wv state freight plan
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West Virginia State Freight Plan
KYOVA Freight Summit
February 17, 2016
STATE FREIGHT PLAN
AGENDA
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MAP-21 / FAST ACT
REQUIREMENTS
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MAP-21 / FAST ACT
REQUIREMENTS
STATE FREIGHT PLAN
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MAP-21
Provided provisions for improving the condition and performance of the national freight network
Supported investment in freight-related transportation projectsEncouraged states to develop a Freight Advisory CommitteeComprehensive PFN
– Approx. 41,000 miles based on statutory criteriaPrimary Freight Network (PFN)
– 27,000 miles based on statutory cap and criteria– 3,000 additional miles for a total of 30,000
Critical Rural Freight Corridors
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Recognized limitations to demonstrate comprehensive network 27 K mile cap required by law is not representative of all the
critical highway elements in the U.S. freight system Final Designation of the Highway Primary Freight Network
Re-designate every 10 years Released Draft National Strategic Freight Plan Proposed new Multimodal Freight Network for public comment
Public Comment Period - Share your ideas here: https://www.transportation.gov/freight/share-your-ideas
Federal Register Updates 2015
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FAST Act
Provides $305 billion for next 5 years– National Highway Freight Program ($1.2 B annually)– Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects ($900 M annually)– Distributed by share of primary miles on national freight network
Repeals the increased (90-95%) Federal match in MAP-21 Federal share may not exceed 60%25% of funds set aside for rural areasOnly 10% of funds can be used for non-highway projects10% must be set aside for small projects (< $5 M)
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Identified areas for special attention
Many first & last mile links in urban/rural areas occur off of the MFN routes
If a project is on a MFN route, it does not get preferential for funding
If a project is not on the MFN, it is still eligible for funds
Eligibility is based on improving freight flows in a cost-effective way
US DOT Multi-Modal Freight Network
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535 miles of Interstate, US & State Routes and 21 miles of NHS intermodal connectors
0 miles of multimodal highways on STRAHNET Corridor network (linking 200 military installations)
0 multimodal border crossings
0 cargo airports (in the top 100)
2,485 route miles of multimodal rail network
274 miles of domestic waterway routes
1 major port facility at Huntington
US DOT Multi-Modal Freight Network
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PURPOSEBuild off of the national freight network and identify facilities that best complement the movement of freight in West Virginia
GOALIdentify a comprehensive freight route network and a future freight planning framework for West Virginia
Evaluate existing transportation systems and how they are used by different industry sectors in and through West Virginia
Better position West Virginia for federal funding Strengthen relationships with the freight industry through outreach activities
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Task 2: Freight Industry Outreach
Task 3: Freight Data Analysis
Task 4: Identify Freight Network
Task 5: Identify Freight Projects
Task 6: Prioritize Freight Projects
Task 7: Develop a Freight Planning Framework
Task 8: Project Documentation/ Coordination
Task 1: Literature Review and Data Collection
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AugJulyJunMayAprMarFebJanDecNovOctSeptAug
2016
Identify Freight Network
Identify Freight Projects
Existing Literature Review and Data Collection
Freight Industry Outreach
Prioritize Freight Projects
Develop Planning Framework
2015
Freight Analysis Framework
Study Schedule
Project Documentation / Coordination
- TAC Meeting - Upcoming TAC Meeting
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Review Previous Studies and Plans– Multi-Modal Statewide Transportation Plan– Statewide Strategic Port Master Plan– State Rail Plan– MPO Plans– Plans from
surrounding states
Task 1: Literature Review and Data Collection
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Collect Existing and Future Freight Data USACE Waterway Data Intermodal Connectors Freight Analysis Framework
(FAF) US Energy Information
Administration US Bureau of Transportation
Statistics
Task 1: Literature Review and Data Collection
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Conduct Online SurveysDocument Potential
Freight Improvements Document Any Policy
IssuesDevelop a Freight
Advisory Committee Framework
Freight Advisory Committees can submit applications for additional mileage consideration
Task 2: Freight Industry Outreach
FRONT ROYAL INLAND PORT
REPRESENTATIVES FROM LARGE
FREIGHT GENERATORS
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Task 2: Freight Survey
Establish PrioritiesNeeds Identification Input on system modes Survey is now closed
– from 09/04 thru 01/04/16
213 visits80 entries
– (38% response rate)
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Draft Goals Provide a safe and secure transportation network Increase the accessibility and mobility of freight Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation
system, across and between modes, for freight Support the economic vitality of the state, especially by enabling
global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency Emphasize the preservation and efficient management of the existing
transportation system while protecting and enhancing the environment
Task 2: Freight Industry Outreach
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FAF Data Highlights (UPDATED): In 2012– Rail is still the dominant mode by tonnage, but there is only a 3% difference in total tonnage between
trucks and railroads– Pipeline flows have tripled in both tonnage and value
Task 3: Freight Data Analysis
Truck
Rail
Water
Air
Intermodal
Pipeline
Other
0 40,000 80,000 120,000 160,000
Internal
Exports
Imports
West Virginia Freight Tonnage: By Mode (2012)
Source: Freight Analysis Framework, FHWA
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Task 3: Freight Data Analysis
Identify Major Growth Industries, Freight Generating Clusters and Critical Freight Infrastructure
Develop a Multi-Modal Freight Profile
Rail34%
Truck31%
Water9%
Intermodal6%
Pipeline21%
Air0%
Other0%
West Virginia Freight Tonnage: By Mode (2012)
Source: Freight Analysis Framework, FHWA
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Task 3: Freight Data Analysis
Analyze FAF Data
Rail$13,210
Truck$80,485
Water$4,576
Intermodal$11,005
Pipeline$20,674
Air$527
Other$50
Source: Freight Analysis Framework, FHWA
West Virginia Freight Tonnage: By Value (2012) ($ Millions)
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Task 4: Identify Freight Network
Understand major freight facilities by business type, commodity, and location
Identify critical corridors and plan future growth along priority corridors
Involve stakeholders in the development and evaluation of the draft corridors list
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To qualify for corridor designation:
1. Principal arterial roadway or above
2. At least 25 percent trucks (PCEs)
3. Access to energy exploration or production areas
4. Connection to primary freight network designated by USDOT
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1. Primary arterial roadway– 1,266 miles of
primary arterials in WV
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2. 25 percent trucks (PCE)
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3. Access to energy exploration or production areas
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4. Connection to Multimodal Freight Network
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Developing the Freight Network– Tally of each of
the 4 metrics
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Draft Freight Network for West Virginia
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Develop a Universe of Potential Multi-modal Freight Projects Based on:– Previous Studies– Technical Analysis– Outreach Efforts
Conduct TAC Roundtable Forum to Identify Additional Freight Needs
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Survey Responses Bridges with
Vertical Clearance Constraints– 13’6” or less
Bridges with Load Restrictions
Waterway Locks Runway Length
Task 5: Identify Freight Projects
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Conduct TAC Roundtable Forum to Identify Freight Projects and Potential Prioritization Criteria
Develop Project Prioritization CriteriaDevelop a Prioritization Spreadsheet Tool that Focuses Both
on Freight as Well as All Other VehiclesPrioritize Freight Projects
Task 6: Prioritize Freight Projects
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Potential Performance Metrics Safety / Security
Reductions in crashes, fatalities, & injuries Accessibility / Mobility
Reduced travel times Integration / Connectivity
Proximity to other modes/freight facilities Increase multimodal access
Economic Competitiveness Amount of goods shipped Value of goods shipped Contribution to economic competitiveness/potential job growth
Preservation/Environment Bridge condition ratings
Task 6: Prioritize Freight Projects
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Task 7: Develop a Freight Planning Framework
the Freight Planning Process Needs in Regards to Freight at Both the State and MPO Level
a Planning Framework for Freight
the Planning Framework Into Current Planning Practices
ESTABLISH DEVELOP INTEGRATE
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Task 8: Project Documentation/Coordination
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Kick-Off Meeting
Project Meetings
Roundtable TAC
Meetings
Industry Outreach
Project Debriefs
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Continue to Identify Projects and PoliciesEstablish Prioritization ToolPrioritize ProjectsDevelop Freight Plan
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Elwood Penn, PE
WVDOH - Planning Division
304-558-9618
Garth Lynch, PE, AICP
HNTB
404-946-5703
http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/Pages/default.aspx