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CommunitiesWorking Togetherto Meet GrowingDemand & Bring
An InterstateHighway to
UnderservedRegions of Texas
EncouragingCooperation andSeeking Solutions
Since 1994
July 2008
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Who is the Alliance for I-69 Texas?Who is the Alliance for I-69 Texas?
www.I69texas.orgwww.I69texas.org
ission: Actively advocate theconstruction of an interstatehighway in Texas from
Texarkana to the Lower RioGrande Valley and Laredo byupgrading existing highways
where possible
he Alliance is a 501 (c) (6) non-profit organization made up oflocal governments, economicdevelopment groups, port
authorities and private-sectorassociate members
Board Chairs ofAlliance for I-69 Texas
John Thompson, Polk County Judge (Current)Robert Eckels, Former Harris County Judge (2004-2007)
Helen R. Walker, Former Victoria County Judge (1998-2003)
Louis Bronaugh, Former Mayor of Lufkin (1993-1998)
TEXAS
CORRIDOR
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History of I-69 Initiative
Federal 1991 - Congress gave interstate
designation to I-69 specifying a corridorthrough Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee,Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana andTexas
1995 Funding of first feasibility study
1999 -2008 Federal funding total for I-69 in Texas just over $60 million
State 2002 TxDOT designates I-69 as one of
four priority corridors
2003 Alliance for I-69 supportslegislation to expand TxDOT authority to
use alternative financing tools 2004 - 2005 Environmental scoping
meetings
2006 TxDOT issues request forqualifications from potentialComprehensive Development Agreement(CDA) partners
2007 Draft Environmental ImpactStatement published on Tier 1
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I-69 is aMulti-State
Corridor
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Progress Made in 2008
Transportation Commission
appointed 24-member I-69Corridor Advisory Committee
Commission adopted guidingprinciples:
TxDOT to approve toll rates
Only new lanes to be tolled
No non-compete clauses
Follow existing ROW whenpossible
TxDOT recommended I-69 study
area be confined to upgradeableexisting highways
ZAI/ACS selected to createmaster development andfinancial plan for I-69 Texas anda specific plan for upgrading
U.S. 77 south of Corpus Christi
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TxDOTRecommendations
Narrow Study Area toExisting US 59, US 84,US 77, US 281 and SH 44Upgradeable Corridors
TxDOT POLICY: If additionaltravel lanes are added toexisting highways, only thenew lanes will have tolls.
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Zachry/ACS Proposal
Anticipates $2.5 billion in near-
term transportationconstruction projects in I-69vicinity
Anticipates no fuel tax dollarsfor construction of US 77upgrades and other near-termprojects
Identifies opportunities forlong-term improvementsincluding a total of 60 near,mid- and long-term possibleprojects (not all of which willgo forward)
Anticipates multimodalsolutions to transportationchallenges
ZAI/ACS will work with local
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ZAI Conceptual Plan for US 77
Anticipates system financing of US
77 improvements
Other toll projects would generaterevenue to develop US 77
CC Southside Mobility Corridor
CC SH 358 managed lanes
CC SH 286 managed lanes
Driscoll bypass
Riviera bypass
5-Mile Spur Cameron County
West Loop Cameron County
Proposes no tolls on US 77 except
on the relief routes at Driscoll andRiviera
Proposes complete local andcounty government coordination
Includes upgrading 110 miles to
interstate standard to connect toInterstate 37 at Corpus Christi
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Why is I-69 Needed: Texas is Growing
The Texas population is growing at morethan 1,000 people each day
Texas population:
1980 - 14.2 million
2006 23.5 million
2025 More than 30 million (est)
Strong growth along I-69 corridor:
Percent Growth Since 2000 Census
27% - McAllen-Edinburg SMA
18% - Brownsville-Harlingen SMA
23% - Laredo SMA
18% - Houston-Sugar Land SMA
13% - Polk County
7% - Nacogdoches County
6% - Longview-Marshall SMA
5% - Texarkana SMA
Texas has created 1.6 million new jobsin the past 10 years
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The Texas Data Center and the Office of the
State Demographer project that the Texas
population will increase by 71.5% from 2000
to 2040, from 20.9 million to 35.8 millionpeople. Source: Texas State Data Center
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Ready or Not, Freight is Coming (andReady or Not, Freight is Coming (andGoing)Going)
The I-69 corridor is already a major
freight corridor.
Rail & truck traffic will increase in Texaswhether or not we build newtransportation capacity.
Texas gained 36,000 new manufacturing
jobs since 2004. Increasedmanufacturing means more freight.
Texas leads the nation in exports.Imports and exports are doubling every10 years.
Panama Canal expansion will change
world freight flow patterns, increasingthe amount of goods movement on
Texas highways and railroads.
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ZAIs Proposed Freight Shuttle SystemZAIs Proposed Freight Shuttle System
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Containers or Trailers
Improving the Supply Chain Elevated Guideways in
Existing Right-of-Way
Universal Shuttle
Drive-on/Drive-off loadingof rotating cargo bay
16 feet
20 feet
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ConceptualRouting ofInitial FreightShuttle
Network inZAI Proposal
San Antonio
Dallas
Houston
CorpusChristi
Harlingen
Laredo
VictoriaFreeport
TexasCity
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New Highways Bring New Jobs & TaxBase
SH 130 Case Study Williamson
& Travis Counties Orthopeutics LP moves its spinal treatment
company from San Diego, CA, toGeorgetown
Joe Vining of Round Rock EDC reports their11 miles stretch of SH 130 has put them in
the hunt for several companies currentlylocated in San Jose, CA
Atlantic Coast Developers LLC brings amixed use project to SH 130 including 1.45million sq.ft. of office, hotels,entertainment and apartments
Endeavor Real Estate Group LLC is putting
in 2.3 million sq.ft. of retail, multi-family,office space and a hotel at SH 130 and US290
Retail West Properties is building 1.4million sq.ft. of retail space and 1,200residential units on the corridor
SCC Development Co. and EastborneInvestments Ltd, both NY developers, areputting in 1 million sq.ft. of retail at SH
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Georgetown
HuttoRound Rock
Manor
Pflugerville
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Doing Nothing is Not an Option
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Project FundingProject Funding
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10 years ago the Texas portion of I-69 was
estimated to be a $6 billion project. Todaythe estimate is $12 to $15 billion due toinflation in construction materials, fuel andenvironmental regulation.
Since 1991 federal funding for the multi-state 1,700-mile I-69 corridor has been $300
million. The Texas portion of federal fundinghas been $60 million.
The State has invested about $48 million inthe I-69 environmental review process.
Federal and state funding of ongoing studies
has been critical to bringing us to nearcompletion of the Tier 1 EIS process.
The current cost of interstate highwayconstruction is in excess of $30 million permile. Additional tools and funding sourcesfrom both Washington and Austin are needed
as we approach actual design andconstruction of I-69 in Texas.
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What I-69 Needs From WashingtonWhat I-69 Needs From Washington
Over the history of the project, I-69 has
consistently received support to advancedevelopment
Designation as high priority corridor
Included in Environmental Streamlining ExecutiveOrder
Designated Corridor of the Future
Consistent annual federal funding
As we move toward I-69 construction we needto:
Capitalize on the toll pilot project programincluded in SAFETEA-LU to enhance the ability ofTexas to attract project funding
Define the Corridor of the Future Program toserve as a template for dedicated funding
Use the opportunity of the next federaltransportation reauthorization bill to advance I-69through funding flexibility and creative financingprovisions
Further reduce the donor/donee disparity againstTexas
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What I-69 Needs From AustinWhat I-69 Needs From Austin
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The Alliance for I-69 Texas supported HB 3588 in
2003, HB 2702 in 2005 and SB 792 in 2007 in orderto create and preserve the tools needed to build I-69
As we move toward I-69 construction we need to:
Reverse the diversions from Fund 6 for purposes otherthan construction and maintenance
Index the state fuels tax to continue adequatemaintenance of the existing highway system
Pass enabling legislation allowing TxDOT to utilize aportion of the $5 billion Prop 12 general revenue bondon projects in the I-69 corridor
Preserve the tools already provided by the Legislatureincluding bonding, tolls and private equity participation
The Alliance supports:
Tolling for new capacity only
Use of existing right of way wherever possible on I-69
Dedicated freight components, such as freight shuttle,that separate freight movers from passenger vehicles
Comprehensive Development Agreements (CDAs) forprivate equity
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Alliance Board Members for 2008Alliance Board Members for 2008
NORTHEASTCharles Thomas, Carthage Economic Development Corp.
Alliance Executive Committee MemberBrenda Samford, Carthage City Manager
Ed Smith, Mayor of Marshall
James Carlow, County Judge, Bowie County
James Greer, County Commissioner, Harrison County
David Anderson, County Judge, Panola County
EASTJohn Thompson, County Judge, Polk County
Alliance Board Chair
Jack Gorden Jr., Mayor of Lufkin
Alliance Executive Committee MemberJim Jeffers, Nacogdoches City Manager
Brad Browder, Cleveland Economic Development Corp.
John Windham, Mayor of Center
NORTH CENTRALJim Edmonds, Chairman, Port of Houston Authority
Alliance 2ndVice Chair
Jeff Moseley, President, Greater Houston Partnership
Ben White, Mayor of College Station
Norman Brown, County Commissioner, Liberty County
CENTRALBillie Jones, Wharton Chamber of Commerce
Buck Boettcher, Mayor of East Bernard
Mickey Reynolds, County Commissioner, Wharton County
Perri DArmond, Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council
COASTAL BENDJudy Hawley, Commissioner, Port of Corpus Christi Authority
Alliance 3rdVice ChairLoyd Neal, County Judge, Nueces County
Terry Simpson, County Judge, San Patricio CountyTom Niskala, Corpus Christi MPO & Chamber of Commerce
Nelda Martinez, Council Member, Corpus Christi
Berdon Lawrence, South Texas Property Owners Assn.
EAST SPUR SOUTH TEXASBill Summers, President, Rio Grande Valley Partnership
Alliance Vice Chair
J. D. Salinas, County Judge, Hidalgo County
Pete Sepulveda, International Bridge System, Cameron CountyAlan Johnson, Texas State Bank, Harlingen
Ben Medina, Planning Director, City of Brownsville
Pat Townsend, Mission Economic Development Corp.
Mike Allen, McAllen Economic Development Corp.
WEST SPUR SOUTH TEXASJ. Jorge Verduzco, International Bank of Commerce, Laredo
Alliance Secretary/Treasurer
Danny Valdez, County Judge, Webb County
Harold Gleinser, County Judge, Goliad County
Raul Salinas, Mayor of LaredoDavid Silva, County Judge, Bee County
Ray Miller, Victoria MPO
Ex-Officio Members
Louis Bronaugh
Helen Walker
Robert Eckels
Michael Behrens
July 2008