1. Challenges with Multi-State/Jurisdictional Transportation Planning Crystal City (Arlington), Virginia June 18-19, 2001 Wilbur Smith Associates Arno Hart and Jim Covil Report on the Federal Highway Administration’s White Paper on: Sponsors TransportationResearchBoard I-95 Corridor Coalition

2. Seven Multi-State Alliances

3. I-95

4. High Priority Corridor 18 I-69

5. Seven Multi-State Alliances Latin America Trade and Transportation Study LATTS

6. Seven Multi-State Alliances Midwest Regional Rail Initiative MWRRI

7. Seven Multi-State Alliances Appalachia Regional Commission ARC

8. Seven Multi-State Alliances Binational Border Transportation Planning and Programming Process JWC

9. Seven Multi-State Alliances International Mobility and Trade Corridor IMTC

10. Goals Coordinate/further transportation improvements (ITS) I-95 Plan the development of new highway facility I-69 Regional passenger rail system MWRRI Position the region for international trade LATTS Economic development ARC Coordinate bi-national border crossing investments JWC Alleviate border-crossing congestion IMTC

11. Multi-stateCoalitionsMulti-stateCoalitions OriginOrigin Cannot be addressed easily using traditional approaches Cannot be addressed easily using traditional approaches Transportation needs

12. Single agency ChampionChampion Recruit members, organize Becomes lead agency

13. Previous experience working in a another organizational setup Facilitated by: Example - SASHTO

14. Degrees of Formality VariousVarious Formal Formal Set out basic aspects Set out basic aspects MOU Not a legal document Not a legal document Symbolize willingness Symbolize willingness Terms of Reference Informal

15. Do not relinquish prerogatives with regard to Alliance decisions Do not relinquish prerogatives with regard to Alliance decisions MEMBERS ACT ON OWN ACCORD MEMBERS ACT ON OWN ACCORD CoalitionsCoalitions Act as Forums No controlling authority No controlling authority No binding authority No binding authority NO POWERS NO POWERS Coalitions operate in pursuit of shared interests Coalitions operate in pursuit of shared interests VOLUNTEER BASIS VOLUNTEER BASIS

16. To achieve win-win To achieve win-win To avoid problems for partners To avoid problems for partners Some are bigger winners Some are bigger winners But all must win (perceive) But all must win (perceive) Level of Commitment from Members Influenced by Anticipated Benefits Win-Win Outcome is Key CompromisesCompromises

17. Major Decisions Respect for unique circumstances Resolved outside of formal settings Formally ratified at meetings

18. Private - Sector Advocacy Group Support of a: Well organized Active Similar Objectives Helpful if:

19. Studies, Research, etc Studies, Beyond staff resources Retain External Services

20. AlliancesAlliances Achieve more than if each members act alone Achieve more than if each members act alone COLLECTIVE POWER COLLECTIVE POWER Greater sphere of influence Especially true if seeking Federal discretionary funds

21. Pooled Fund Approach Tackle larger issues Tackle larger issues Broadens the scope Broadens the scope Greater flexibility Greater flexibility Achieve more

22. Seven Multi-State Alliances

23. Federal Agencies Typically play a role Source of funding Disproportionate to role on steering committee

24. Financial Participation By Members Staff involvement Travel expenses Out-of-state travel policies can limit involvement Contribute to “Pool”

25. Key to success FUNDING OF COALITION ACTIVITIES FUNDING OF COALITION ACTIVITIES IMPLEMENTATION OF PROPOSALS IMPLEMENTATION OF PROPOSALS Influences Success, or Potential Success Level of Commitment

26. Funding Sources TargetTarget Federal Discretionary Grants Congressional Earmarks Leverage state funds Federal Federal State State Credit Programs

27. ValueofCoalitionsValueofCoalitions Coordination Consensus Multi-JurisdictionProjects Special Funding

28. Three Phases (Lives) Champion pushes idea Champion pushes idea Decide on vision, goals, plan, etc Decide on vision, goals, plan, etc BUILD COALTION BUILD COALTION Secure study funding (pool) Secure study funding (pool) Hire external resources Hire external resources Conduct study Conduct study STUDY/RESEARCH STUDY/RESEARCH Mostly coordinate Mostly coordinate IMPLEMENT/COORDINATE IMPLEMENT/COORDINATE Phase I Phase II Phase III

29. Funding is Issue Members cover costs Members cover costs Other association meetings Other association meetings BUILD COALTION BUILD COALTION Federal earmarks, discret. & formula Federal earmarks, discret. & formula Own funds (state) Own funds (state) STUDY/RESEARCH STUDY/RESEARCH Funding is Scarce Funding is Scarce IMPLEMENT/COORDINATE IMPLEMENT/COORDINATE Phase I Phase II Phase III Major Challenge

30. Funding Needs Several $ Thousand Several $ Thousand BUILD COALTION BUILD COALTION $1-$5 Million $1-$5 Million STUDY/RESEARCH STUDY/RESEARCH $Hundreds of Millions and $Billions $Hundreds of Millions and $Billions IMPLEMENT/COORDINATE IMPLEMENT/COORDINATE Phase I Phase II Phase III Project eligibility Project eligibility Competing priorities Competing priorities Difficulty matching Federal funds Difficulty matching Federal funds States Have Limited Resources

31. Jurisdiction 1 Jurisdiction 1 Jurisdiction Jurisdiction 3 Jurisdiction 2 Jurisdiction 4 Jurisdiction 5 AB JobsJobs JobsJobs JobsJobs JobsJobs Travel transcends boundaries

32. Boundaries control jurisdiction Jurisdiction Jurisdiction 2 Jurisdiction 1 Jurisdiction 3 Jurisdiction 4

33. Coalition Jurisdiction 1 Jurisdiction 2 Jurisdiction 3 Jurisdiction 4 Multi-State/Jurisdictional Approach

34. Coalition Public Sector Private Sector Expanded Approach

35. Coalition ChallengesOpportunities

36. Thank You