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TRIP(The Road Information Program)

TRIP is a nonprofit organization that researches, evaluates anddistributes economic and technical data.

TRIP is sponsored by a variety of related industry and businessorganizations.

AGC of Minnesota is a member of TRIP

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Source Data Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Bureau of Economic Analysis

American Public Transit Association (APTA)

Texas Transportation Institute (TTI)

U.S. Census Bureau

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Minnesotas Transportation Challenges and the

Improvements Needed to Address Them

Focus Areas:

Pavement Conditions

Bridge Deficiencies

Congestion

Transit

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General ObservationsFindings:

Total cost of addressing all TRIP Report challenges:$7.1 to $9.4 billion

There is an additional identified need of $171 - $181million annually for transit operating assistance

No funding is currently available to address needs

Demographic and Economic Trends:

Population growth

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Focus Area

Pavement Challenges:

In 2013, one third of Minnesotas major roads are in pooror mediocre condition.

It is critical that roads are fixed before they require majorrepairs because reconstructing roads cost approximately four

times more than resurfacing them.

o 12% poor conditiono 19% mediocre condition

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Focus Area

Bridge Challenges:

In 2011, a total of 11 percent of bridges inMinnesota show significant deterioration or donot meet current design standards.

o Eight percent of Minnesotas bridges were rated

structurally deficient.o Three percent of Minnesotas bridges were rated

as functionally obsolete.

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Focus AreaCongestion Challenges:

Minnesotas urban roads are becoming increasingly

congested, hampering commuting and commerce whilereducing economic opportunities and quality of life in the

state. The improvements needed to relieve congestion and

enhance mobility:

o Capacity enhancements

o Roadway reconstructiono Managed lanes and improved traffic management on

multiple roadways in the Twin Cities Metro Area

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Focus Area

Transit Challenges:

Needs and Service/Reliability Gaps

Expand Metro Mobility

Expand Bus Service Expand LRT Service and Connect Employment Centers

Add BRT Corridors

Increase Operating Funds

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Focus AreaSafety Challenges:

Rural Roads (non-interstate):

Fatality rate is triple the rate of fatalities per millionvehicle miles of traveled on all other roads and highways

in the state.

Safety Can Be Enhanced Through:

Adding cable median barriers and rumble strips

Implementing conflict warning systems on ruralintersections

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Return on InvestmentBenefits of Transportation Improvements:

Improved business competitiveness due to reducedproduction and distribution costs as a result of increased

travel speeds and fewer mobility barriers.

A reduction in economic losses from vehicle crashes,traffic congestion and vehicle maintenance costs

associated with driving on deficient roads.

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Return on InvestmentJobs:

A 2007 FHWA study found that every $1 billion invested in highwayconstruction supports 27,800 jobs.

o 9,500 direct constructiono 4,300 indirecto 14,000 induced

A 2009 report prepared for APTA found that every $1 billion investedin public transit highway construction supports approximately 36,000jobs.o 17,500 direct constructiono 4,300 indirecto 14,000 induced

The FWHA estimates that each dollar spent on road, highwayand bridge improvements results in an average benefit of $5.20in the form of reduced:o Vehicle maintenance costso Delayso Fuel consumptiono Improved safetyo

Bridge and road maintenance costso Reduced emissions as a result of improved traffic flow

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