ADOT’S FREIGHT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Presentation to the AASHTO Special Committee on Intermodal Transportation and Economic ExpansionBoston, MassachusettsNovember 12, 2016
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ADOT’s Freight Advisory Committee
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Arizona Revised Statues (2010)
28-9402. Freight advisory council. “The director shall establish a freight advisory council to advise the director regarding freight systems issues, infrastructure and planning in this state.”
Members appointed by DOT Director
Currently an informal committee
ADOT’s Freight Advisory Committee
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City of Mesa
APL Logistics
Tucson Airport Authority
United Parcel Service (UPS)
Federal Express (FedEx)
Swift Transportation
Knight Transportation
Union Pacific (UP)
BNSF Railway
Greater Yuma Port Authority
Arizona State University
Pacific Brokerage, Inc.
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad
ProLogis, Inc.
HELP, Inc.
Rural Transportation Advocacy Council
Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold
Eastern Arizona Counties Organization
TTX Company
FHWA
City of Tucson
City of Phoenix (Aviation Dept)
Arizona Trucking Association
4 Council of Governments (COGs)
8 MPOs
ADOT’s Freight Advisory Committee
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City of Mesa
APL Logistics
Tucson Airport Authority
United Parcel Service (UPS)
Federal Express (FedEx)
Swift Transportation
Knight Transportation
Union Pacific (UP)
BNSF Railway
Greater Yuma Port Authority
Arizona State University
Pacific Brokerage, Inc.
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad
ProLogis, Inc.
HELP, Inc.
Rural Transportation Advocacy Council
Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold
Eastern Arizona Counties Organization
TTX Company
FHWA
City of Tucson
City of Phoenix (Aviation Dept)
Arizona Trucking Association
4 Council of Governments (COGs)
8 MPOs
ADOT’s Freight Advisory Committee
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Role of the Freight Advisory Committee
Primary role
Provide industry input to ADOT (for State Freight Plan)
Validate conclusions with industry knowledge
Secondary role
Deliverables review and comment
Expectations for the FAC
insight into the transportation issues/needs/challenges
State Freight Plan
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State Freight Plan
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Scenario Planning
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Domestic Bliss Diminished international trade volumes, due to U.S.-
based manufacturing
Arizona economy diversifies to become based on manufacturing
SoBo (South of the Border) Mexico displaces China as trade partner;
manufacturing and related distribution activities are increasingly ‘near-shored’ to western Mexico
Urbanizona Immense growth of urban, multifamily density in
Phoenix and Tucson metro areas, greater demand on imported consumable goods
Scenario Planning
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Scenario Planning
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Charter element CA CO ID IA MN OR TX WA WI N
Mission or Purpose 9
Member Responsibilities 8
Leadership Structure and Responsibilities 6
Decision-making Structures 6
Charter Amendment Process 5
Member/Participant Type/Distinction 4
Term of Membership 4
Appointment Authority/Process 4
Meeting Frequency 4
Communications Policy (Private/Public) 3
Conflict of Interest 2
Federal Recommendation to States 2
Staff Support of FAC 2
Values Statement 2
Quorum Requirement 2
Use of Alternates or Proxies 1
State Authorization 1
Strategies (or Main FAC Activities) 1
Membership/Size Limitation 1
FAC Performance Measures 1
Meeting Time/Place 1
Notice of Meeting Required 1
Records and Minutes 1
Project List Process 1
Lessons Learned
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Thank you.
Michael Kies, P.E. Assistant Director, Multimodal Planning Division
(602) 712-7431
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