overview of a timely publication. transportations importance has been recognized since colonial...
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Overview of a Timely Publication
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Transportation’s importance has been recognized since colonial times◦ National defense◦ Economic vitality◦ Quality of life
Transportation affects every aspect of our lives◦ Product (shipping) costs◦ Travel costs◦ Productive time◦ Available discretionary time◦ Stress
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Trail Route Length
Braddock Road US40=> I-68 100+ miles
El Camino Real US101=> I-5 600 miles
Santa Fe Trail I-25 2000 miles
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Plank roads constructed by private companies at no cost to communities
Private roads disappeared due to•Low return on investment•Over-regulation•Availability of other modes
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1920’s Bureau of Public Roads distributed Federal funds for network of 2-lane roads and to spur employment
1950’s Federal highway Administration began construction of the 46,000 mile interstate system
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VMT Index Lane Mile Index
Vehicle Miles of Travel
Roadway Capacity
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Lack of public understanding
No money
Increasing demand
Driving our modern cars on broken roads
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Near term solutions◦Mobility◦Safety
Longer term solutions◦Funding alternatives◦Changing the culture
What if we do nothing?
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Mobility is the ability to reliably get from Point A to point B within a reasonable time and at a reasonable cost.
Mobility can be improved with effective management of the roadway system
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Traffic signals Ramp metering Incident management Electronic payment (tolls, HOT lanes, etc.) Lane management (shoulders, HOV, HOT) Route diversion Variable speed limits Traveler information systems Etc.
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Benefits of improved signaltiming include:◦ Travel time reduced as much as 25%◦ Emissions reduced up to 22%◦ Fuel consumption reduce up to 10%
Better signal timing could save each motorist as much as50 gallons/year
Why does the public accept poor operation?
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Controls traffic entering the freeway
Keeps freeway flowing smoothly
Benefits measured in Minnesota:◦ Travel time reduced 22%◦ Accidents reduced 25%
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The State of Victoria, Australia◦ Greatly increased penalties for drunk driving◦ Increased probationary license period to three years◦ Increased speed enforcement◦ Increased traffic stops◦ Increased public education
Fatality rate decreased by 60% (one-half the US fatality rate)
Success due to ◦ Political support◦ Sound and realistic plan
key point
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Improved customer service – Do you know who to call?
Increased performance measurement – Do you know how your agency is doing?
Get the politicians out of the picture – Who should make the transportation decisions?
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Higher gas taxes Tolls, HOT lanes, congestion pricing Increased fees (registration, licenses, etc.)
Privately constructed and operated roads
Vehicle miles of travel (VMT) pricing Transportation utility fees
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Privatize the transportation system◦ Create and investor owned transportation utility◦ Financed by transportation utility fee◦ Oversight by public utility commission
Advantages◦ Minimizes legislative micro-management◦ Freed from dependence on annual appropriations◦ Avoids categorical funding◦ Staff incentives possible
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Let’s improve mobility
Let’s improve safety
Let’s improve accountability
Let’s change the funding paradigm
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•Increased travel time
•Higher shipping costs
•Poor air quality
•Degraded transit service
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