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Military base access solution which will reduce traffic congestion for San Diego, CA commute corridors. The presentation highlights how combining remote muster points and dedicated shuttle services can increase base access security while simultaneously, alleviate the area of a significant portion of current commuter traffic. Presented to the US Navy.TRANSCRIPT
U.S. Navy – Remote Front GateFlexibility for an Adaptive Navy
Jim Friedl
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What is the Remote Front Gate (RFG)?
• Strategy to:– Improve base security at U.S. Navy (and other DoD) facilities in
Coronado and Point Loma– Reduce number of private cars entering Navy bases– Reduce traffic congestion across Coronado/Point Loma and San
Diego (and within bases)– Create additional space on all bases by reducing parking areas– Implement an energy-efficient strategy to minimize fuel usage for
U.S. Navy and DoD commuters– Improve productivity for Navy personnel – Create new jobs for military veterans
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RFG Components
• Secure parking lot system – Solar panels provide shaded parking and generate adequate
energy to power RFG and hybrid vehicle hook-ups (option)
• Central identification and security checkpoint– Improved overall security (versus front gate only)
• Central parking and transit hub for all Coronado and Point Loma Bases– Dedicated shuttle buses provide transportation to all Navy/DoD
sites
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RFG – How Does it Work?
• U.S. Navy commuter drives to RFG site; admitted via car decal check
• Commuter parks in (shaded) parking lot• Commuter’s DoD ID is validated via central checkpoint (or
multiple checkpoints)• Approved, on-site amenities (coffee stand, etc.) available to
riders• Commuter boards dedicated U.S. Navy shuttle bus and
departs for base© Jim Friedl 2014
Where to Place the RFG?
• Site flexibility is key to this proposal• Priority can be placed on using existing military installations or
government properties:
– One (1) single, centralized site • U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Depot near San Diego International Airport
– Two (2) or three (3) smaller sites around San Diego proper• USMC Recruiting Depot (or other downtown location), Miramar or Qualcomm Stadium
(north of SD), and Imperial Beach (south of SD)• Multiple sites would cover primary origin points for most U.S. Navy commuters
• Private property can be purchased and developed by MV Transportation
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USMC Recruiting Depot
• Good example of centrally located facility; site and space are good fit for this concept
• 266 total acres: up to 30,000 cars can be parked in this space (including access and circulation roads)– Only portion of this acreage would be required for RFG
• Energy generated from optional solar panels could power RFG facility and vehicle charging hook-ups
• Access to San Diego Bay offers ferry shuttle service option
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USMC Recruiting Depot
30,000 CARS
Optional Navy Ferry Shuttle Access
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Multiple Sites• Smaller, multiple RFG sites can be set up around San Diego
County• Focus would be to service areas that are heavily-used origin
points/access routes for commuters• Consider existing rail/trolley connections• Possible sites could include:
– Central – USMC Depot or Qualcomm Stadium– North – Miramar– South – Imperial Beach (Navy antenna station)
• See following slides for detail on commuter distribution© Jim Friedl 2014
Commute Corridors
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Commuter Distribution
SD Navy Base North Island Pt. Loma Sub Broadway Cx
Miramar 4810 3251 628 792 139
Chula Vista 3920 1915 837 934 234
Imperial Beach 2037 685 603 651 98
Total 10767 5851 2068 2377 471
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Multiple Sites
North – Miramar or Qualcomm Stadium
Downtown/USMC Depot
South – Imperial Beach© Jim Friedl 2014
Option: Solar Parking Lots
• Parking stalls covered with solar panel roof• Panels generate ample energy to power RFG facility and
hybrid vehicle recharging stations • Energy generated will assist with Navy’s NetZero Energy
efforts• Panels can be built during initial construction or added later• Panels shade cars during the day• Following slide illustrates solar parking lot in Sacramento,
and a solar charging site at Seal Beach© Jim Friedl 2014
Option: Solar Parking Lots
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Option: On-base Shuttle Transport
• Alternative-fuel or fuel-efficient vehicles can move personnel within and among bases– Would replace commuters’ personal vehicles driving within bases
• U.S. Navy can reconfigure on-base parking areas to provide maximum operational flexibility
• Reduced car-miles within installations would have significant impact on sites’ energy footprint– Mileage and carbon reductions count toward NetZero Energy efforts
• Drives personnel awareness, improves productivity• Commuter/shuttle fleet can be utilized for emergency events or
evacuations© Jim Friedl 2014
Benefits to the U.S. Navy
• Ease security burden at front gates (removes risk)• Minimize overall congestion at front gates and within bases
(90% fewer vehicles, improved security)• Prepare for future growth by creating additional space on
bases (Asia-Pacific focus)• Create significant veteran hiring opportunities (targeted for
staffing)• Improve community relations and commuters’ quality of life• Establish public-private partnership that can be emulated in
other Navy communities – Honolulu, Guam, Norfolk, etc.© Jim Friedl 2014
Benefits to the Community
• Ease congestion throughout Coronado and San Diego• Remove thousands of cars (and their attendant pollution)• Improve relationships between the U.S. Navy and its
neighbors• Better use of current assets and properties • Participation of local, veteran-owned companies • Professional drivers; exceptionally safe transportation• Sustainable best practice
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Conclusion
• The U.S. Navy can:
– Improve base security– Promote energy-efficient strategies – Transform on-base parking lots for other use – Minimize fuel usage for commuters– Reduce air pollution and ease congestion across a wide area– Enhance veteran job opportunities – Improve effectiveness of existing Vanpool/Carpool incentives– Improve productivity of Navy personnel
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Proposed Next Steps
• Meet with senior U.S. Navy staff (Southwest Region, Pentagon) to discuss path forward:– Identify requirements– Quantify benefits/costs– Determine potential sites and development needs– Logistics – Coordination and scheduling of all services (on- and
off-base)– Finalize strategy to employ military veterans with project
• MV Transportation provides unsolicited proposal or enters public-private partnership with U.S. Navy
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Point of Contact
Jim Friedl35 Saint Christopher’s Lane
Coronado, CA 92118
Direct – (212)696-0035
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