Overview of a Timely Publication
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Overview of a Timely Publication
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Transportation’s importance has been recognized since colonial times◦ National defense◦ Economic vitality◦ Quality of life
Transportation affects every aspect of our lives◦ Product (shipping) costs◦ Travel costs◦ Productive time◦ Available discretionary time◦ Stress
Our highway system is critical
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400 YEARS OF TRAVEL
(A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE HIGHWAY
SYSTEM)
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18th Century Highways – the Braddock Road
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The 18th Century - trails
Trail Route Length
Braddock Road US40=> I-68 100+ miles
El Camino Real US101=> I-5 600 miles
Santa Fe Trail I-25 2000 miles
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The 19th Century – turnpikes and plank roads
Plank roads constructed by private companies at no cost to communities
Private roads disappeared due to•Low return on investment•Over-regulation•Availability of other modes
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20th Century - highways
1920’s Bureau of Public Roads distributed Federal funds for network of 2-lane roads and to spur employment
1950’s Federal highway Administration began construction of the 46,000 mile interstate system
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Continued progress◦ Use of advanced technology◦ Safer roads◦ More reliable trips
or Slow deterioration
◦ Increased congestion◦ Funding gridlock◦ Less responsive public agencies
What’s next?
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A focus on the future
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A potentially ugly future
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VMT Index Lane Mile Index
Vehicle Miles of Travel
Roadway Capacity
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The system is in trouble
Lack of public understanding
No money Increasing demand Driving our modern cars on broken roads
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Near term solutions◦Mobility◦Safety
Longer term solutions◦Funding alternatives◦Changing the culture
What if we do nothing?
Examining solutions
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FIRST – LET’S TAKE A
TEST
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THE U.S. HAS THE MOST ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM IN THE WORLD(TRUE OR FALSE?)
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Answer: The US is just beginning to implement advanced technology that is routinely used by the rest of throughout much of the world.
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Mobility is the ability to reliably get from Point A to point B within a reasonable time and at a reasonable cost.
Mobility can be improved with effective management of the roadway system
Let’s improve mobility
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Traffic signals Ramp metering Incident management Electronic payment (tolls, HOT lanes, etc.) Lane management (shoulders, HOV, HOT) Route diversion Variable speed limits Traveler information systems Etc.
We’ve got a full toolkitdetails to
follow
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Benefits of improved signaltiming include:◦ Travel time reduced as much as 25%◦ Emissions reduced up to 22%◦ Fuel consumption reduce up to 10%
Better signal timing could save each motorist as much as50 gallons/year
Why does the public accept poor operation?
Traffic Signals
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Ramp Metering on Freeways Controls traffic entering the
freeway Keeps freeway flowing
smoothly Benefits measured in
Minnesota:◦ Travel time reduced 22%◦ Accidents reduced 25%
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So why aren’t we making full use of
these tools?
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Let’s Improve Safety
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THE US IS A WORLD LEADER IN HIGHWAY
SAFETY (TRUE OR FALSE?)
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Answer: The US ranks 13th in a list of 15 European nation’s. Only Turkey and Greece have more dangerous roads.
UK 3.4 deaths/100,000US 12.3 deaths/100,000Greece14.4 deaths/100,000
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40 Years of US Fatalities
60,000
40,000
20,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
Viet Nam
Persian Gulf
Afghanistan
Iraq
Automobile
58,200
269 1,600 4,5000
1,600,000
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The State of Victoria, Australia◦ Greatly increased penalties for drunk driving◦ Increased probationary license period to three years◦ Increased speed enforcement◦ Increased traffic stops◦ Increased public education
Fatality rate decreased by 60% (one-half the US fatality rate)
Success due to ◦ Political support◦ Sound and realistic plan
The Australian’s figured it out
key point
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Let’s Change the Culture
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Improved customer service – Do you know who to call?
Increased performance measurement – Do you know how your agency is doing?
Get the politicians out of the picture – Who should make the transportation decisions?
Agencies must be more responsive
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Resources ($) needed for long-term solutions
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HOW MUCH HAS THE FUEL TAX INCREASED
SINCE 1993?
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Answer: The Federal gas tax has been fixed at 18.4¢ gallon since 1993.
The tax is NOT indexed for inflation. A 33% loss in purchasing power has occurred during that time.
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Higher gas taxes Tolls, HOT lanes, congestion pricing Increased fees (registration, licenses, etc.)
Privately constructed and operated roads
Vehicle miles of travel (VMT) pricing Transportation utility fees
What are the alternatives?
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Privatize the transportation system◦ Create and investor owned transportation utility◦ Financed by transportation utility fee◦ Oversight by public utility commission
Advantages◦ Minimizes legislative micro-management◦ Freed from dependence on annual appropriations◦ Avoids categorical funding◦ Staff incentives possible
A creative alternative
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The problem can’t be ignored
Let’s improve mobility
Let’s improve safety
Let’s improve accountability
Let’s change the funding paradigm
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Everyone suffers from inaction
•Increased travel time•Higher shipping costs•Poor air quality•Degraded transit service
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We have a system worth saving
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