Intermodal Freight Special Interest Group Multi-State Approaches to

Intermodal Freight Special Interest Group Multi-State Approaches to Improving Freight Mobility Moderator: Marygrace Parker Co-Chair, Intermodal Special Interest Group

Introduction n Share experiences among multijurisdictional coalitions n Identify common issues n Discuss opportunities to work together 2

Reauthorization n Funding provided in SAFETEA-LU for Coalitions, Borders and Corridors • Recognition by US Congress of importance of multi-jurisdictional and multi-agency collaboration • Many corridors actively involved in projects related to CVFM • Opportunity for CVFM to bring Corridors to the table to collaborate 3

Gary-Chicago-Milwaukee Corridor Daniel E. Shamo, P. E. Presented to: Intermodal Freight Special Interest Group ITS America Commercial Vehicle and Freight Mobility Forum August 31, 2005

The GCM Corridor extends about 150 miles around Lake Michigan: n nsi sco is Wi ino Ill a ian Ind nois i Ill 5

History of Coalition n 1 of 4 ITS “Priority Corridors” - ISTEA 1991 n Designated a Priority Corridor in March 1993 n Initial Program Plan adopted in June 1995 n Plan updated in 1997 and again in 2001 n Currently updating Program Plan 6

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GCM Organization Chart 8

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Current GCM Corridor Objectives - Effectively use ITS to enhance. . Ø Ø Ø System Performance Management & Operations Information Delivery to Travelers Safety Security Air Quality -Coordinate Regional ITS Projects Ø GCM Partner Projects 10

Key GCM Projects n Virtual Weigh Stations n Gateway linking the TMCs n Integrated Corridor 5 -1 -1 n Multi-state agreements for Coordinated Variable Message Signs 11

Key GCM Projects, cont’d n Coordinated Incident Management n Corridor Communications Plan n Mobile Technologies to Measure Travel Times n Corridor Electronic Data Archive n Multi-Agency Radio Communications at State Borders 12

Other GCM CVO Related Efforts… • Action team to promote ITS during heavy road construction • Developing regional Traveler Info • Award winning regional website for traffic information (gcmtravel. com) • Supporting aggressive incident response programs • Developing Performance Measures 13

Potential Issues of National Significance n Potential of Virtual Weigh Stations • Fuel $ Weight Limits Infrastructure n ITS Corridors = great tool for regional coordination • Lower costs, standards, sharing lessons, etc. n CVO ITS will play a major role in National Security • Electronic screening, fleet monitoring, response, etc. 14

Contact Information Dan Shamo, P. E. Ph: (317) 636 -7469 Email: dan_shamo@urscorp. com http: //www. gcmtravel. com/gcm/home 15

Upper Midwest Regional Corridor Ernie Wittwer Presented to: Intermodal Freight Special Interest Group ITS America Commercial Vehicle and Freight Mobility Forum August 31, 2005

History of Coalition n 2002 Regional workshop n 2003 Regional pooled fund effort n 2003 Study team assembled • • • MRUTC/UW--Madison U of Toledo U of I--Chicago n 2003 Study began n 2004 Study complete 17

Members/Jurisdiction n Ohio n Indiana n Illinois n Minnesota n Iowa n Wisconsin n Michigan n Ontario n Manitoba n FHWA 18

Organizational Structure n Steering Committee • States/Provinces • FHWA n Advisory Committee • • Steering Committee Private Sector MPOs Port Authorities n Study Team 19

Goals n Study performance metrics n Learn from a synthesis of related projects n Understand usage n Measure capacity n Understand administrative issues n Build regional cooperation 20

Study Area 21

Current Projects n Phase Two • Developing a regional freight agenda • Developing a conceptual plan for the use of technology in managing freight facilities • Continuing work on regional data 22

Potential Issues of National Significance n Highway capacity n Rail capacity n Maritime capacity n Intermodal barriers n Inconsistent use of technology 23

Existing Highway Conditions 24

Existing Railroad Line Haul Conditions 25

Existing River Conditions 26

Weigh stations and current deployment of E-screening 27

U. S. freight activity and economic indicators 28

Contact Information Teresa Adams, Director MRUTC Adams@engr. wisc. edu 608 -263 -3175 Ernie Wittwer, Wittwer Consulting Wittwee@jvlnet. com 608 -986 -2609 http: //www. uppermidwestfreight. org 29

I-95 Corridor Coalition Karen Tobia Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Co-Chair - I-95 Intermodal Program Track Committee Presented to: Intermodal Freight Special Interest Group ITS America Commercial Vehicle and Freight Mobility Forum August 31, 2005

I-95 Corridor Coalition n Partnership of transportation agencies including DOT’s, law enforcement, toll/bridge/port/tunnel authorities n Formed early 90’s to assist with ITS deployment and managing congestion and highway incidents n Focus evolved to facilitating integrated ITS deployments and coordinated operations 31

Members/Jurisdiction n n State Departments of Transportation Toll, Bridge, Tunnel Authorities Metropolitan Planning Organizations Transit and Rail Agencies Port Authorities Motor Vehicle Agencies State Police/Law Enforcement US Department of Transportation Intercity Passenger and Freight Transportation Industry Associates Affiliate members include Provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick Canada 32

The Coalition Region n $3. 6 Trillion GDP n 3 rd Largest Economy in the World n 565 n 5. 3 Million Long Distance Trips Billion Freight Tonnage 33

IMPTC Goal To promote reliable, efficient, and balanced intermodal transportation throughout the Coalition states by supporting leadership, information technology, and operations that improve the intermodal movement of freight and passengers. CVO Goal To promote the funding and cost effective deployment of ITS/CVO technologies and systems. 34

Organizational Structure Executive Board Executive Director/Staff Steering Committee Program Track Committees PTC #1: Program Management PTC #2: Inter -regional Multimodal Travel Information PTC #3: Coordinated Incident Management PTC #4: Commercial Vehicle Operations PTC #5: Intermodal Transfer of People/Goods PTC #6: Electronic Payment Services 35

Current Projects (1) n Virtual Container Yard Internet-based off-port empty container matching and transfer platform to improve efficiency in container use/equipment management; and establish business and financing plan for future deployment n Corridor scan of state freight safety and security-related activities • Complements study of national/border activities • Potential to facilitate multi-state activities 36

Current Projects (2) n Enforcement Application of Commercial Vehicle to Infrastructure Communication • Utilizes wireless 802. 11 application to verify compliance • Layers technological solutions over enforcement processes • Develops prototype vehicle-to-infrastructure virtual inspection 37

Current Projects (3) n Expanded E-Screening • Potential to identify alternate enforcement and screening models to accommodate expanded roadside safety/security n Coalition CVOPTC currently conducting assessment n Credentialing Technical Assessment • Recommend solutions to improve sharing of commercial vehicle credential data among I-95 CC states as contribute to the national data exchange improvement 38

Potential Issue of National Significance n Rail Capacity and Intermodal Connector Issues • Current studies underway: n MAROps n NEROps n SEROps n Impact of Security on Freight • 12/04 Workshop on Freight and Security • 12/05 Workshop (Balancing Mobility and Security) n Data Issues • Sharing information (virtual/at roadside) 39

Contact Information: Marygrace Parker Program Coordinator Freight Mobility, Safety & Security 518 -436 -2817 i 95 mgp@ttlc. net 40

I-10 Freight Corridor Mike Akridge Florida Department of Transportation Presented to: Intermodal Freight Special Interest Group ITS America Commercial Vehicle and Freight Mobility Forum August 31, 2005

History of Coalition n 2000 - Interest in a corridor study is initiated by states along the I-10 corridor during AASHTO meetings. n 2002 - 8 states, led by Texas, apply to the pooled fund program to use SP&R funds. Wilbur Smith Associates is selected, and the National I-10 Freight Corridor Study kicks off in Dec. n 2003 – Public meetings are held across the corridor to discuss seven improvement scenarios n 2004 – The National I-10 Corridor Study is completed; technology investment is strongly supported by the analysis. A Phase-II examination of ITS integration strategies kicks off n 2005 – A “Concept of Operations” for technology integration in the I-10 Corridor is completed. 42

Members/Jurisdiction n Florida n Alabama n Mississippi n Louisiana n Texas n New Mexico n Arizona n California 43

Organizational Structure (proposed) I-10 National Freight Corridor Steering Committee I-10 Technical Advisory Committee I-10 ITS Integration Working Groups - DSRC - Incident Management - Haz. Mat Response - Smart Roadside Operations - CVO Electronic Clearance - C 2 Traveler (push info) - Hurricanes - Flooding - Dust / Fog Intelligent Vehicle Initiatives Traffic Operations Advanced CVO Traveler Information Road Weather Information Systems Corridor Architecture and Standards - C 2 C Communications - Regional interoperability Ports and Border Crossing Vehicle Infrastructure Integration - Advanced Clearance systems 44

I-10 Freight Corridor Vision n Improve highway system performance, to meet current and future growth in trade traffic (primarily truck) within the I-10 corridor n Provide for efficient, reliable, fast and safe intermodal transportation systems for goods movement within the corridor to facilitate international and domestic trade. 45

The Major Corridor Themes n. Inter-jurisdictional planning n. ITS Integration strategies n. Multi-jurisdiction / coordinated operations n. Mode diversion strategies n. Truck exclusive lanes 46

I-10 ITS Integration Vision n Establish corridor-wide communications system capable of providing real-time information for management and operations in the corridor n Support long range real-time transportation network monitoring needs n Support inter-jurisdictional architecture needs, e. g. (Center-tocenter (C 2 C) communications 47

Corridor ITS Integration Goals n. Enhance overall mobility n. Ease freight congestion n. Increase transportation security 48

I-10 ITS Integration Steps Task 4 - Define I 10 Corridor ITS Architecture Task 3 - Develop I-10 ITS Integration Work Plan Task 2 - Specify User Needs And Vulnerabilities Task 1 - Identify Strategic Concepts (completed) 49

n Address alternative operational opportunities within Corridor • Recommend and organize stakeholder groups • Identify operational and safety Task 1 problems and opportunities Concept of Operations • Identify system needs related to above problems and opportunities • Identify ITS Themes (common functional elements) from needs 50

Operational and Safety Issues n Major weather related events have had significant impacts across the corridor 51

Issue Areas n Road Weather Information System • • • Hurricanes Flooding Dust Storms / Fog • • • Homeland security Data Security Infrastructure Port Security Border crossing / security Haz. Mat Assessment n Security n Intelligent Vehicle Initiatives • DSRC n Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) n Smart Roadside operations n n n Incident Management Traffic Operations C 2 C Communication Traveler information Architecture / Standards CVO Electronic Clearance n n Public / Private Partnerships Business Model • C 2 Traveler (push info) • Marketability • Sustaining Operation/Maintenance • Funding n Ports / Border Crossings • Advanced clearance at intermodal hubs and borders 52

Priority Issue Areas n Road Weather Information System • • • Hurricanes Flooding Dust Storms / Fog • • • Homeland security Data Security Infrastructure Port Security Border crossing / security Haz. Mat Assessment n Security n Intelligent Vehicle Initiatives • DSRC n Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) n Smart Roadside operations n n n Incident Management Traffic Operations C 2 C Communication Traveler information Architecture / Standards CVO Electronic Clearance • C 2 Traveler (push info) n Public / Private Partnerships n Business Model • Marketability • Sustaining Operation/Maintenance • Funding n Ports / Border Crossings • Advanced clearance at intermodal hubs and borders 53

Proposed Early Winner Projects n Gulf Coast Hurricane Cooperative Network n Southwest Dust Storm Cooperative Network n Gulf Coast Incident Sharing Web Site n Southwest Border Incident Sharing Web Site n Implement Roadway Traffic Patrols n Design Mutual Aid Agreements n Port Security Initiatives n Border Crossing Security Initiatives 54

Next Steps: Near Term n Identify and agree on early winner program n Assemble materials highlighting cooperative benefits n Get approval of early winner package n Implement several early winner projects n Complete remaining requirements for a full Con. Ops (stakeholder outreach) n Take next steps toward a corridor-wide architecture 55

Potential Issues of National Significance n Homeland Security • Inspections at points of entry • High value commodities n Regional Cooperation for Incidents • Hurricane cooperation in the Gulf area • Dust storms throughout the Southwest • Traffic incident sharing n Directly Relates to SAFETEA n Directly Relates to USDOT Initiatives 56

Transportation Systems Management and Operations SAFETEA TSM&O BASICS - Core Elements http: //ops. fhwa. dot. gov/safetea. htm Transportation Systems Management and Operations (Sec. 1701) • Define and encourage Regional Operations Collaboration and Coordination • Increase procurement flexibility • Clarify & expand eligibility Real-Time System Management Information Program (Sec. 1702) • Encourages establishment of Real-Time information systems • Requires establishment of Statewide incident reporting systems within two years • Requires DOT to establish data exchange formats within one year ITS Performance Incentive Program (Sec. 1703) • Establishes formula-based incentive program to encourage deployment of ITS to improve system performance • $135 million per year Commercial Vehicle Information System and Network Development (CVISN) (Sec. 1704) • Establishes program to fund nationwide deployment • $25 million per year Freight Transportation Gateways; Freight Intermodal Connections (Sec. 1205) • Program enables systematic improvements that facilitate freight transport into & through gateways • Expand STP eligibility for publicly owned transfer facility projects • 2% NHS set-aside for connectors • Requires each State to designate a freight transportation coordinator 57

USDOT ITS Initiatives http: //www. its. dot. gov/newinit_index. htm The current USDOT ITS initiatives aimed at improving transportation safety, relieving congestion and enhancing productivity. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Cooperative Intersection Collision Avoidance Systems Electronic Freight Manifest Emergency Transportation Operations Integrated Corridor Management Systems Integrated Vehicle Based Safety Systems Mobility Services for All Americans Nationwide Surface Transportation Weather Observing and Forecasting System – Clarus 8. Next Generation 9 -1 -1 9. Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) 58

Contact Information Mike Akridge Deputy State Traffic Engineer, Incident Management and CVO Michael. akridge@dot. state. fl. us 850 -410 -5607 http: //www. i 10 freightstudy. org/ 59