F E D E R A L R A I L R O A D A D M I N I S T R A T I O N. FRA Update SCORT Annual Meeting Oakland, CA. [Insert RR Graphic]

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1 FRA Update 2017 SCORT Annual Meeting Oakland, CA [Insert RR Graphic] 10/6/2017 September 19, 2017

2 Our Strong Foundation Paul Nissenbaum Associate Administrator of Railroad Policy & Development 2

3 Union Depot Multi Modal Transit Hub (MN) HSIPR ARRA 3

4 Osage River Bridge Replacement (MO) HSIPR ARRA 4

5 Sacramento Valley Station Track Relocation Project (CA) HSIPR FY09 5

6 Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor King St. Station Track Work (WA) HSIPR ARRA 6

7 Niagara Falls Intermodal Transportation Center (NY) TIGER 7

8 PHOTO BY TREVOR GIBSON California High Speed Rail (CA) HSIPR ARRA 8

9 Dearborn Intermodal Rail Facility (MI) HSIPR ARRA 9

10 Amtrak ACS 64 Locomotive RRIF 10

11 Normal Multimodal Transportation Center (IL) TIGER/HSIPR ARRA 11

12 NCDOT Piedmont Third and Fourth Frequency Program (NC) HSIPR ARRA 12

13 Downeaster Portland North Project (ME) HSIPR ARRA 13

14 Siemens SC 44 Locomotive HSIPR ARRA 14

15 Atlantic Gateway Project Map FASTLANE 15

16 Vancouver Port Access Rail Improvements (WA) HSIPR ARRA 16

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18 NEC FUTURE 18

19 Englewood Flyover (IL) HSIPR ARRA 19

20 California High Speed Rail (CA) HSIPR ARRA 20

21 Denver Union Station (CO) RRIF/TIFIA 21

22 West Approach Structure & Track Work for Merchants Bridge (MO) HSIPR ARRA 22

23 Kalispell Glacier Rail Park and Trail (MT) TIGER 23

24 Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor Program Tacoma Trestle (WA) HSIPR ARRA 24

25 Niantic River Bridge Replacement (CT) Amtrak ARRA 25

26 Agenda Our Strong Foundation Partnership for Growth Innovation for the Future 26

27 Other DOT Funding Programs SAFETY PROGRAMS MULTI MODAL PROGRAMS Over $320 million for safety programs $10 million for Safe Transportation of Energy Products (STEP) $25 million for the Safety Infrastructure Improvement Program (SIIP) $86 million for the Railroad Safety Technology Program, including $25 million for PTC in 2016 An additional $199 million for PTC administered by FTA in 2017 RRIF LOANS 36 loans worth over $4.4 billion since 2008 $3 billion to Amtrak for new equipment $1 billion to MTA (NY) for PTC $0.4 billion to freight railroads Over $750 million in grants from multi modal competitive programs overseen by OST FASTLANE: $111 million for Nationally Significant Freight Projects TIGER: $646 million in the first 8 rounds OTHER FREIGHT & PASSENGER RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS $132 million for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality improvements $130 million for Railroad Development (including interagency transfers) $81 million for Rail Line Relocation & Improvement (including earmarks) $20 million for Railroad Rehabilitation and Repair 10/6/2017

28 Partnership for Growth Our Partners States Amtrak FRA Railroads Commissions Foundation for Collaboration and Growth 28

29 Harmonization of DOT Funding Requirements Focused on projects with multiple sources of USDOT funding 5 Focus Areas Buy America Labor Title VI Disadvantaged Business Enterprise NEPA Next Step Review of Public Comments on DOT Policy, Guidance & Regulation 29 29

30 Partnership for Growth Michael Lestingi Director, Office of Policy & Planning 30

31 Overview of Current DOT Funding Sources FY17 Appropriations for Investment in High Performance Rail FY17: $5M FY17: $25M FY17: $68M Federal- State Partnership for State of Good Repair Restoration & Enhancement Consolidated Rail Infrastructure & Safety Improvements FRA Program FTA Program PTC Implementation INFRA OST Program TIGER FY17: $199M FY17: $787M FY17: $500M 31

32 FY17 FY17 F E D E R A L R A I L R O A D A D M I N I S T R Authorized A T I O NEnacted FY 2017 Competitive Rail Development Grants Consolidated Rail Infrastructure & Safety Improvements $190 M $68 M Purpose of Program To fund projects that improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of passenger and freight rail Eligible Applicants State Entities Amtrak Class II / III Railroads Transportation Research Board University Transportation Centers Certain Non profit Organizations Eligible Projects Wide range of capital projects, such as track, station and equipment improvements, Positive Train Control, congestion mitigation, grade crossings, and rail line relocation 32

33 FY17 FY17 F E D E R A L R A I L R O A D A D M I N I S T R Authorized A T I O NEnacted FY 2017 Competitive Rail Development Grants Federal State Partnership for State of Good Repair $140 M $25 M Purpose of Program To fund capital projects to reduce the State of Good Repair backlog on certain publicly owned railroad assets Eligible Applicants State Entities Groups of States Amtrak Interstate Compact Eligible Projects Capital projects to repair, replace, or rehabilitate publicly owned railroad assets 33

34 FY17 FY17 F E D E R A L R A I L R O A D A D M I N I S T R Authorized A T I O NEnacted FY 2017 Competitive Rail Development Grants Restoration & Enhancement $20.5 M $5 M Purpose of Program Operating assistance to initiate, restore, or enhance intercity passenger rail service Eligible Applicants State Entities Groups of States Amtrak Interstate Compact Rail Carrier Eligible Projects Financial assistance to cover expenses associated with operation of passenger rail service, such as staffing, fuel, maintenance, and management costs 34

35 Innovation for the Future Dr. Maryam Allahyar Wyrick Director, Office of Research, Development & Technology (RD&T) Beth Nachreiner Chief, Division of Passenger Rail Policy Lyle Leitelt Regional Planner Peter Schwartz Regional Planner 35

36 RD&T Research Areas Overview Track Research Focus: To develop technologies to improve track inspection and monitoring Track and infrastructure failure is the major leading cause of train derailments in the U.S. Another common cause of derailment is incorrect interaction between moving vehicles and the track. Rolling Stock Research Focus: To prevent derailments, equipment failure, and undesired emergency brake applications Other integral research areas are risk assessment and mitigation, along with support for safety assurance. Train Control & Communications Focus: To develop Intelligent Railroad Systems Systems will incorporate new sensor, computer, and digital communications technologies into train control, braking systems, grade crossings, and defect detection; also will be integrated into planning and scheduling systems. Human Factors Focus: To conduct research into automation, fatigue, distraction and ergonomics Also conduct pilot trials to improve safety and organizational culture in railroad organizations. Human errors account for more than one third of all train accidents in the U.S. railroad industry

37 New Technologies for Rail Transportation FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Autonomous Track Geometry Freight Car Tank Car Structural Integrity Tank Car Impact Testing Locomotive Cab Automation 37

38 Amtrak Planning and Coordination FAST Act included provisions to: Improve transparency and management of Amtrak funding Target federal investment in rail infrastructure and State of Good Repair needs Enhance project planning and coordination Improve stakeholder collaboration through consultation process 38

39 Amtrak Planning and Coordination Amtrak completed the first set of Service Line Plans on June 30, 2017; next version of the Plans are due in February

40 Amtrak Planning and Coordination Asset Line Plans are expected February 2019 and annually thereafter. Process will include consultation with Service Lines and external partners. Contents include: Goals & Service Plan Financial Projections Asset Inventory Prioritized List of Capital Investments 40

41 Long-Distance Pilot Program Allows for Non Amtrak operation of no more than 3 long distance routes For a period of 4 years, plus one additional 4 year extension Winning bidders will/must Receive at most 90% of the prior fiscal year s operating subsidy for that route Negotiate access with all host railroads to the route Meet Amtrak performance of same route in prior fiscal year Report quarterly on performance standards to FRA Eligible parties are Current long distance host railroads States, or rail carriers, with written agreements with Amtrak s host railroads Amtrak May submit a competing bid Must provide winning bidder access to reservation systems, stations, facilities 41

42 Long-Distance Pilot Program Timeline Petition Window (180 days) Implementation Step Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 FRA Notice of Receipt Window (30 days) Bid Window (120 days) DOT Execution of Award Window (up to 270 days) Operations Period (Non Amtrak Bidders) (4 years) Final Rule Published: July 7, 2017 Final Rule Effective: September 5,

43 Regional Planning Lyle Leitelt Regional Planner Peter Schwartz Regional Planner 43

44 Regional Rail Planning Overview Purpose Studies Components of Rail Plans CONNECT Stakeholders Next Steps Network Planning Methodology Example Scope Analysis Example Criticism Next Steps and Contacts 44 44

45 Purpose of Regional Rail Plans Why Regional Planning? Better integrate rail projects with other transportation modes Promote greater involvement by stakeholders and build consensus Identify priorities that support both the logical sequencing of developing networks and the efficient use of limited funding Yield more cost effective investments Credit: Georgia Tech Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development Respond to PRIIA requirements 45

46 Purpose of Regional Rail Plans Regional Planning Goals Produce a consensus 40 year vision for intercity passenger rail transportation within a region Identify the potential multi state network of candidate corridors for further evaluation, planning, and implementation Identify institutional challenges and opportunities that exist related to the development and delivery of the vision for the region 46

47 Regional Rail Planning Efforts 47

48 Southwest Multi-State Study Launched in 2011 Published in 2014 Over 20 stakeholders participated Test case for the guidelines, tools, and performance standards developed in FRA s national planning effort 48

49 Southwest Multi-State Study Outputs 49

50 Elements of a Regional Rail Plan Baseline Conditions & Market Assessment Generalized Network Vision & Service Plan Governance Strategies Draft Regional Rail Plan State by State Adoption Adopted Regional Rail Plan Prioritized Investments & Map Costs, Benefits & Funding (incl. incorporation into STIPs and State Rail Plans as needed) 50

51 Regional Rail Plan Components Baseline Conditions & Market Assessment Generalized Network Vision & Service Plan Governance Strategies Prioritized Investments & Map Costs, Benefits & Funding Network Planning Identify a proposed network configuration comprised of interconnecting corridors Evaluate appropriate service levels for the identified corridors focused on service tiers Emphasis on analyzing network effects rather than stand alone corridors Use CONNECT as the primary analytical tool to test and capture the benefit of network effects Look to have the data drive the decisions 51

52 Regional Rail Plan Components Baseline Conditions & Market Assessment Generalized Network Vision & Service Plan Governance Strategies Prioritized Investments & Map Governance Form a working group to address the institutional, financial, political, and regulatory structures necessary to support the full lifecycle of the network Examine options for resolving potential conflicts of interest among affected parties Not looking to prescribe a specific solution Deliver a proposal and action plan to set the institutional and governance framework in place Costs, Benefits & Funding 52

53 CONNECT Overview Provides an analytic base to decision making process in early phases of planning Enables relative comparisons between alternative corridor and network configurations Acts as a coarse screen to identify most compelling options for further study Can provide a sense of the importance of connecting markets and their potential impact on a corridor Estimates existing travel market between metro regions and develops estimates for future travel 53

54 2016 CONNECT Model Update Refresh the underlying database and extend forecast horizon years to 2055 Incorporate intercity bus mode Extend the study area geography to include portions of Canada and Mexico Enable the tool to analyze 15 study corridors per network (up from 10) Add high level cartographic output functionality Add benefit cost analysis (BCA) functionality 54

55 Role of Stakeholders Provide relevant data and input to the study effort Review and assess information and present your state s perspective on the topics to be analyzed Identify institutional requirements and financial arrangements required to achieve the goals Communicate study progress to state transportation leadership Strategize and collaborate on future study activities and planning priorities 55

56 Efforts Post Regional Planning FRA Rail Planning Framework Network Planning Look at high priority corridors through a more formal planning process In depth market and ridership analysis Feasibility/Alternatives Analysis Initiate Tier I NEPA/SDP National Planning Parameters Regional Rail Plans Tier I Corridors & Terminal Areas Tier II Projects Standardized Criteria, Tools, & Guidance CITY 56

57 Efforts Post Regional Planning Governance Establish long term regional rail commission to continue efforts and bolster projects Southwest Plan: Recommended a blue ribbon commission Midwest Plan: States are continuing to work through the existing MIPRC framework Southeast Plan: States have been working from the experience of the VA NC Compact and are advancing efforts 57

58 Network Planning Methodology Example Two major methodological challenges to Regional Rail Planning 1. Number of potential alternatives too great for traditional alternatives screening based planning process 2. Geographic scope too great to consider whole region at once 58

59 Strategic Approach to Scenario Development Traditional Planning Approach Strategic / Dynamic Planning Approach Long List of Alternatives Coarse Screen Short List Fine Screen Selected Alt Assess Major Markets Test Trip Time/ Frequencies Answer Sub Network Questions Develop Network Vision Refine Network Vision 59

60 Assess Major Markets Fargo Primary Major Regional Other Sioux Falls Omah a Wichita Minneapolis Kansas City Des Moines Chicago Madison St. Louis Milwaukee Grand Rapids Indianapolis Louisville Detroit Toled o Cleveland Columbus Dayton Akro n Cincinnati Lexington Toronto Youngstow n Buffalo Pittsburgh Annual Trips 150, , , , , , , ,999 Oklahoma City Fayetteville Little Rock Memphis Nashville Chattanooga Knoxville Charlotte Greensboro >1,000,000 60

61 Assess Major Markets Rank Auto Air Rail Total 1 Chicago Milwaukee Chicago Twin Cities Chicago Milwaukee Chicago Milwaukee 2 Chicago St. Louis Chicago Kansas City Chicago St. Louis Chicago St. Louis 3 Chicago Detroit Chicago Detroit Chicago Detroit Chicago Detroit 4 Chicago Indianapolis Chicago Nashville Kansas City St. Louis Chicago Indianapolis 5 Cincinnati Dayton Chicago Cleveland Chicago Grand Rapids Cincinnati Dayton The six markets selected for analysis represent 2% of all CBSA CBSA markets separated by miles, but 22% of all auto trips and 28% of all air trips. 61

62 Test Trip Times/Frequencies RAIL RIDERHSIP 2,500,000 2,000,000 TC 1,500,000 1,000, , :00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 3,000,000 2,500,000 DET 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000, , :00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 5,000,000 4,000,000 MIL 3,000,000 2,000,000 1,000, :00 1:00 2:00 TRIP TIME 1,200,000 1,000,000 KC 800, , , , :00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 2,000,000 1,600,000 1,200, , , :00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 2,500,000 2,000,000 IND 1,500,000 1,000, , :00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 62 STL

63 Answer Subnetwork Questions 63

64 Answer Subnetwork Questions Main Line Route Branch vs Main Line Aggregator Cities Regional Gateways Market Specific Consideration Major City Major City Aggregator City Regional Gateway Regional Network 64

65 Answer Subnetwork Questions 65

66 Answer Subnetwork Questions 66

67 Answer Subnetwork Questions 67

68 Answer Subnetwork Questions Iterative Analysis Clear Answers No Clear Answers / Tradeoffs Exist Draft Elements of Proposed Network Requires Stakeholder Input 68

69 Next Steps Short Term Southeast and Midwest Regional Plans Final Workshops: Southeast Plan: October 2017 in Raleigh, NC Midwest Plan: December 2017 in Chicago, IL Draft regional plans to be provided to stakeholders in early 2018 For more information: Southeast Regional Rail Plan Jessie Fernandez Gatti FRA Lead Planner (202) Midwest Regional Rail Plan Peter Schwartz FRA Lead Planner (202)

70 Next Steps Long Term Release guidance on Regional Rail Planning Initiate new regional rail plans for the remaining portions of the country Implement existing regional rail plans Advance high priority corridors identified in rail plans through a more formal planning process (i.e., FRA Rail Planning Framework) Update regional rail plans every 10 years Continue to advance and update CONNECT 70

71 Moving Rail Forward: Investing in the Future Register at: 71

72 Thank you 72