Moving Ohio into a Prosperous New World Directors Presentation 2010 Conaway Conference Ohio...

Moving Ohio into a Prosperous New World

Director’s Presentation 2010 Conaway ConferenceOhio Department of Transportation Ohio Contractors Association

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Ohio’s historic investments intransportation are

igniting the state’s economic engine

2010-2011:

$4 billionin capital and construction

($5 billion in active construction)

ODOT will deliver on time, on budget, and at the highest level of quality,

the largest construction program in Ohio history - 30% larger than at any other time -

with personnel levels at a historic 30 year low.

A Partnership for Ohio’s Transportation FutureOhio Department of Transportation

Historic Investment in Historic Times

2010 Conaway Conference

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Transportation Stimulusfor Ohio:

$1.5 billionAUTHORIZATION DEADLINE

MARCH 1, 2010

$935.7 million395 stimulus projects

TOTAL IMPACT: 21,000 direct,indirect and spin-off jobs


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$818,888,489 *

invested in interstates, roadways, and bridges

$131,788,541 *

invested in water ports an freight railroads

$16,283,517 *

invested in bike and pedestrian facilities

$200,005,776invested in urban and rural transit agencies

$29,219,450invested in commercial and general airport

$400,000,000invested in passenger rail

* Estimated Amounts

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Ohio Stimulus-Funded Transportation Projects:

Total Hours Worked:709,193

Total Wages Earned:$22,518,693


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Building a 21st Century ODOT

Modernizing ODOT to meet Ohio’s 21st Century transportation needs

New Division of Transportation System Development

New Office of Multi-Modal Planning

New Office of Maritime

New Office of Innovation, Partnership and Energy

ODOT Economic Development Liaison

New Division of Equal Opportunity


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Transportation Review Advisory Council

Advancing Projects in Central Ohio:

I-270 Alum Creek Interchange at Rickenbacker

I-71 Grove City Interchange at State Route 665

I-70 Added Lanes near Springfield


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Ohio’s 3C “Quick Start” Passenger Rail


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Ohio’s 3C “Quick Start” Passenger Rail


Quick Facts on the “Quick Start” $400,000,000 in federal stimulus funds

Ohio was one of just 21 other states to win share of $8 billion in stimulus funds

More than 220,000 college students within 10 miles of the eight proposed 3C train stations

No state has gone from zero to high speed in one step. Ohio’s high speed trains will begin with conventional speed passenger rail

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ODOT 2010-2011 Business PlanMoving Ohio into a Prosperous New World

Taking Action :Creating a 21st Century ODOT

Modernizing ODOT to meet Ohio’s 21st Century transportation needs

New Division of Transportation System Development New Office of Maritime New Office of Innovation, Partnership and Energy New Office of Multi-Modal Planning First-ever ODOT Economic Development Liaison New Division of Equal Opportunity

Building the Foundation for a 21st Century Multi-Modal Transportation System

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Finding Multi-Modal Solutions:Go Ohio Transportation Futures Plan

“Go Ohio” Futures Plan will help ensure department’s investmentsand planning efforts focus on job growth and economic opportunity,

improved safety, system diversification, logistical connectivityand livable communities that attract economic prosperity.

The Futures Plan will serve as a compass for future decision makingwhere investments can be most effective in achieving prosperity in Ohio


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Providing a FAST TRAC:Advancing Projects of State and Regional Economic Significance

TRAC to pursue new “FAST TRAC” proceduresto advance Major New transportation projects

that are economic drivers, have statewide or regional significanceand have committed public and private sector partners.

ODOT will designate $100 million over the biennium

and a total of $400 million in the financial plan to support FAST TRAC


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Target: ZeroFocus on safety in the workplace, on the construction site

and with the traveling public to assure ZERO tolerance for any safety hazard

ODOT’s increased safety efforts - combined with reduced traveling - have resulted in 16% fewer fatalities on Ohio roadways

through the end of November 2009.

Over the biennium:

Establish annual goal of reducing employeeinjury/equipment incidents by 20% andreducing total crashes on Ohio’s roadways by 5%.

Use new technology to increase safetyincluding piloted use of new edge line/centerline rumble stripesuse of reflective back plates on traffic signalsand increased use of cable barriers

Key Initiatives for 2010-2011

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Igniting Ohio’s Economic EnginePursue job creation, business development and economic growth

as hallmarks of ODOT’s construction and investment policies and programs Over the biennium:

Establish criteria and provide new funding for a FAST TRACprogram to advance projects to constructionquickly after approval by TRAC “Think Ohio First” by utilizing ODOT’s purchasing powerto procure supplies, services, equipment and renewable energiesfrom Ohio-based companies Establish Transportation Development Roundtables


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Go with Green Use the best environmentally-sensitivity practices in our operations and pilot new

green initiatives as ODOT leads by example in embracing environmental stewardship and reducing energy consumption

In 2009, ODOT’s highway maintenance crewsreduced spraying of herbicides by 98% ODOT snow plows earned “Ohio Green Fleets” by reducing diesel emissions and using alternative fuels

Over the biennium:

Upgrade traffic control devices with LED technology LEEDS certification for at least 50% of newly constructedoccupied buildings (garages, offices).


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In the 2008-2009 Business Plan, the cumulative effects of high construction cost inflation, adjustments needed to address maintenance

and preservation shortfalls, and past over-programming created a forecasted deficit of $3.5 billion for through the year 2015.

During the past two years of the Strickland Administration,

ODOT has cut the projected shortfall by $2 billion through 2017.

Solid Financing Foundation

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As a member of Team ODOT, SERVICE is my commitment:

Safety First: I will focus each day on safety: my own, my teammates, our workplace, our work practices, and our customers – the traveling public – with a “Target: Zero” goal for any and all safety hazards;

Every Partner: I will remember that partnership is the key to success and help all members of Team ODOT succeed, along with all our public and private partners;

A New Pledge to Serve Ohioans

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Respect for My Customers: I will bring a positive attitude to everything I do, remembering Ohioans are my customers and deserve respect, prompt and effective solutions, and the best return on their investment of tax dollars in our transportation system;

Value of My Job: I will commit myself fully every day to be a productive and safety-conscious member of Team ODOT, and in return, be given meaningful, valuable work and treated without discrimination;


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Integrity: I will conduct myself with honor, integrity and professionalism by following the highest ethical standards;

Clear Communication: I will communicate with everyone respectfully, clearly, honestly, effectively, and timely; and

Eye to the Future: I will always look for and welcome new ways to assure ODOT’s continuous improvement through partnership, innovation, wise investment, technology and environmental stewardship.


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