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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Florida Natural Gas Association June 18, 2014 | Boca Raton, FL
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Legal Mandates Florida House Bill 599 – Increasing the flow of domestic and international trade through the state's seaports and airports – Increasing the development of intermodal logistic centers in the state – Increasing the development of manufacturing industries in the state – Increasing the implementation of compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and propane energy policies Federal MAP-21 Section 1118 – Identify trends, needs and issues – Describe policies, strategies and performance measures to guide investment decisions – Describe how plan will improve state ability to meet national freight goals – Consider innovative technologies and operational strategies – Describe improvements required to reduce deterioration of heavy truck routes – Provide an inventory of facilities with freight mobility issues and strategies to address those issues.
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2 Elements Policy Element (Adopted 6/19/2013) – Lays out policy framework – Identifies responsibilities for implementation – Meets requirements of HB 599 Investment Element (Summer 2014) – Identifies freight needs – Identifies criteria for state investment in freight – Prioritizes freight investments across modes – Meets requirements of MAP-21
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FMTP Policy Element Video feature was removed for downloading purposes
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Freight Mobility and Trade Plan Policy Element (2013)
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CNG/LNG in the FMTP Objective 3: Minimize Costs in the Supply Chain – 3.2: Support and facilitate the deployment of CNG/LNG use for hub logistics and long-haul trucking in collaboration with the Florida Department of Agriculture 3.2.1: Explore alternative fuel corridors with suppliers and first- adopters (facilitation to address local issues) 3.2.2: Coordinate initiatives for user conversions as market evolves (via incentives to level playing field) – 3.3: Evaluate alternative fuel taxing options as a successor to gasoline taxes 3.3.1: Assess impact of alternative tax or user fee proposals – 3.5: Support manufacturing and assembly that reduces empty backhauling 3.5.2: Facilitate transportation and CNG/LNG supply to support ILCs
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Investment Element Process
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Where Do We Go From Here? Working with lead agencies/entities to implement policy directives Hiring full-time freight coordinators in each FDOT district Trade & Logistics education for FDOT & partners Developing design/engineering standards that more fully account for the movement of freight Folding freight project priorities into the Department’s Work Program Working with local & regional governments to develop more detailed area freight plans
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Planning for Future Corridors Improve connectivity between regions and between Florida and other states/nations Coordinate long-range growth/transportation plans and visions
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Corridors of the Future More options for personal travel Emerging technologies such as automated or connected vehicles Careful location and design to protect and enhance Florida’s environment and communities Co-location with energy, communications and other infrastructure
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Future Corridors Northwest Florida Tampa Bay-Northeast Florida* Tampa Bay-Central Florida* Southeast Florida-Heartland- Central Florida Southwest Florida-Heartland- Central Florida * Concept Reports Complete
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Other FDOT Planning Several Planning Efforts Are About To Kickoff – Florida Transportation Plan – Seaport/Waterway System Plan – Rail System Plan
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http://www.freightmovesflorida.com Robert E. “Ed” Lee Administrator, Rail/Motor Carrier Planning & Safety robert.lee@dot.state.fl.us (850) 414-4535 13 For More Information
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