Please use the side door. Locust Town Hall-Honeycutt Room, 186 Ray Kennedy Drive Locust, NC 28097

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1 Please use the side door. Locust Town Hall-Honeycutt Room, 186 Ray Kennedy Drive Locust, NC 28097

2 AGENDA TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Locust Town Hall-Huneycutt Rm 186 Ray Kennedy Drive Locust, NC Thursday, March 16, pm 1. Ethics Statement Richard B. Allen, Chairman 2. Amend/Adopt Agenda Richard B. Allen, Chairman......(ACTION NEEDED) 3. Approval of Minutes from January 2017 Richard B. Allen, Chairman......(ACTION NEEDED) 4. Strategic Transportation Improvement (STI) - Prioritization 5.0 (P5.0) (20 minutes) Dana Stoogenke, RRRPO.....(ACTION NEEDED) Background: The TCC Subcommittee has met twice since January. The goal of the Subcommittee was to determine the best way to select projects for the P5.0 process. All transportation modes for the RRRPO need to be entered into the P5.0 database in mid-september P5.0 will allow for 18 projects per mode. A lot of work needs to be done to complete the vetting of highway projects. The Subcommittee has recommended using Crash data ( ), Volume to Capacity data, and Truck Traffic data as baseline assessment tools. In addition, all projects will be run through the P5.0 database, once it is released in July. This will also help determine the best projects to submit for potential funding. The TAC needs to review the information and take action on it. 5. Planning Work Program and Five-Year Calendar (10 minutes) Dana Stoogenke, RRRPO.....(ACTION NEEDED) Background: Every year NCDOT requires all RPOs to create a Planning Work Program and Five- Year Calendar for review and action by the TAC. The TAC needs to review the information and take action on it. 6. Stanly County Airport Presentation (20 minutes) David Griffin, Stanly County Airport......(INFORMATION) Background: The Stanly County Airport contributes at least $100 million to Stanly County s economy every year. There are some unique opportunities and challenges ahead for the airport. Airport Director, David Griffin, will share with the RRRPO TCC its aviation highlights. 7. NCDOT Updates (10 minutes) a. County Updates....Division Staff 1000 North1st Street, Suite 17 Albemarle, NC Serving Anson, Stanly and a portion of Union Counties & Municipalities.

3 b. Transportation Planning Branch...Reuben Crummy 8. Old Business a. Workgroup P5.0 (Topics left to discuss: Public Transportation scoring, Rail scoring, Highway scoring, Local Input Points & Process Verification) b. Freight Study Update (Quetica-Supply Chain Approach to Freight Planning) 9. New Business 10. Public Comment 11. Adjourn Next meeting: May 18, pm Location: Raye Boardroom (formally Horne)/SPCC, Polkton 1000 North1st Street, Suite 17 Albemarle, NC Serving Anson, Stanly and a portion of Union Counties & Municipalities.

4 TAC Minutes January 19, 2017 Union County Ag Center/Monroe, NC 6:00pm 8:00pm Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Members Present: Richard Allen (Chair Peachland), Larry Milano (Vice Chair Badin), Frank Aikmus (Union County), Terry Almond (Richfield), Michael Herron (Misenheimer), Tate Daniels (New London), Tracy Dodson (NCDOT Board), Mike Efird (Oakboro), Matthew Swain (Stanly County), Bob Usrey (Wadesboro), and Jarvis Woodburn (Anson County) Members Absent: Minnie Staton (NVM Polkton), Larry Smith (Red Cross), Joey Estridge (Ansonville) and Chris Whitley (Albemarle) Others Present: Scott Cole (NCDOT), Stuart Basham (NCDOT), Wes Hartsell (NVM-Norwood), Warren Cooksey (NCDOT), Pate Butler, (NCDOT), Donald Griffith (NCDOT), Bjorn Hansen (Union County), Ernest Peoples (Badin), Jessica Hill (CCOG), Myra Dalgleish (NVM-Alt. Polkton), Dana Stoogenke (RPO) and Lisa Park (RPO) Welcome The meeting convened at 6:00 pm. Quorum was established. 1. Ethics Statement The Ethics Statement was read to members by Chairperson Richard Allen. 2. Approval of Agenda (Approved) A motion was made by Frank Aikmus to approve the agenda and was seconded by Bobby Usrey. The motion was unanimously approved. 3. Approval of Minutes from November 2016 (Approved) A motion was made by Michael Herron to approve the amended minutes and was seconded by Bobby Usrey. The motion was unanimously approved. 4. Freight Study-Jessica Hill, CCOG (Informative) Due to rapid population and job growth in the region, a freight study was conducted by Centralina Council of Governments. A very informative presentation and handout was provided to TAC members and guest. This document can be used to inform upcoming Comprehensive Transportation Planning and P5.0 submittals. 5. P4.0 NCDOT STI Results-Dana Stoogenke, RRRPO (Informative) P4.0 NCDOT STI results were released in December. Many projects in the RRRPO region did not receive a score needed to be funded. The RRRPO did receive one Regional Tier project and four Division Tier projects. The TCC subcommittee, represented by each RRRPO county, will submit recommendations to the TAC for recommendations for the next round of project funding.

5 TAC Minutes January 19, 2017 Union County Ag Center/Monroe, NC 6:00pm 8:00pm 6. P5.0 Update-Dana Stoogenke, RRRPO (Approved) P5.0 meetings are held bimonthly in Raleigh with representatives from the MPOs, RPOs, NCDOT and other stakeholders. This work group develops criteria for each NC transportation project. The RPO representatives are working to create stronger rural strategies. Michael Herron made the motion to endorse the discussed points as RRRPO s legislative agenda. It was seconded by Frank Aikmus and unanimously approved. 7. Highway 52 Safety Project -ate Butler/Donald Griffith, NCDOT (Informative) A very detailed presentation was given by Ms. Butler concerning safety measures to be implemented on Highway 52 between Albemarle and Norwood. Monies for this project will come from safety funds to help decrease speeds and implement edge and center line rumble strips as well as other safety measures. This project s estimated cost is $1 million. 8. NCDOT Updates a. County Updates, Stuart Basham Monroe Expressway work continues. Resurfacing contracts for Anson, Union & Stanly counties have been and/or are scheduled to be let for Hwy 74, Wadesboro lane and median upgrade project in process. Bridge replacement project in Burnsville will begin next week with completion in May. 9. Old Business: None 10. New Business: Request to revisit Hwy 49 project. 12. Public Comment: None 13. Adjourned at 8:40 pm Adopted: This the 16th day of March, Richard Allen, TAC Chairperson Dana Stoogenke, Secretary

6 Draft 2/27/17 Prioritization 5.0- Project Submittal Process TCC Subcommittee Recommendations Participants: Dana Stoogenke, Bjorn Hansen, Michael Sandy (Bob Remsburg) and Scott Rowell Two meetings were held by the subcommittee to draft a timeline and process for picking transportation projects to submit to NCDOT Prioritization 5 (P5.0). The subcommittee has developed draft recommendations, which are outlined below. P5.0 has limited the RRRPO submissions to 18 transportation projects, per mode. The TCC subcommittee has determined that using three factors (Congestion, Safety, and Truck Traffic) will allow for holistic and objective evaluation of projects. Highway Project Evaluation Process: 18 total projects, per mode, to submit to NCDOT. The RRRPO has no carryover projects, so all projects must be resubmitted. Congestion V/C Score: (1=.3-.5; 2=.51-.7; 3=.71+) Accidents Score: 9(1=32-65; 2=66-78; 3=78-99) Truck Traffic Score: (1= ; 2= ; 3=1, ; 4=2,000+) TIMELINE: March TCC/TAC: Present draft P5.0 Submittal Process and New Transportation Project Submission form. May TCC/TAC: Have all new projects submitted by the close of the May 9 th (TCC meeting). The TCC meeting will have time dedicated to work with jurisdiction staff on project scope, if needed. July TCC/TAC: N/A August: 30-day public comment period to end on September 14 th. The draft Project List will be posted to the and sent to the TCC/TAC members September TCC/TAC: Draft Project List will be reviewed and finalized by the TCC and TAC. This will be the final day for public comment and there will be a public hearing. The final list needs to be submitted by September 15 th.

7 Draft 2/27/17 New Transportation Project Submission (all modes) Jurisdiction: Contact Person: Contact Number: Facility Type (circle one): Bike/Ped, Rail, Aviation, Highway, Transit Route: To: From: Question: Is the project in a CTP, LRP, Capital plan or another planning document? Purpose of project: all new project requests to dstoogenke@rockyriverrpo.org by May 8th or bring to the TCC on May 9th.

8 FY PLANNING WORK PROGRAM Rocky River Rural Planning Organization RPO PROGRAM FUNDS TASK CODE I. DATA COLLECTION AND ASSESSMENT I-1.1 I-1.7 TASK CODE/ WORK PRODUCT DESCRIPTION WORK PRODUCT FORMAT GEOGRAPHY CTP Inventory and Assessment Annual list of prioritized CTP needs Spreadsheet Rocky River Public Transportation Service Data and Assessment SCUSA- TAB Meeting Stanly SCUSA- Local Coordinated Plan Report Stanly SCUSA Report Stanly Union TS- Five Year Plan Assistance Report Union County PRIMARY PROJECT # (IF APPLICABLE) FY_00X HIGHWAY/TRANSIT $ 6,670 $ 26,680 $ 33,350 SPENDING DETAILS PER LINE ITEM ARE REQUIRED EACH QUARTER. Union TS Report Union County Unon TS- TAB Meeting Participation Union County Union TS- Local Coordinated Plan Report Union County ACTS Report Anson County ACTS- Local Coordinated Plan Report Anson County ACTS- TAB Meeting Anson County I-1.8 Multimodal Data Collection and Assessment Report Documenting Gaps in Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan Coverage Report Rocky River I-1.9 Freight Data Collection and Assessment Regional Freight Work Meetings Rocky River I-1.10 Socioeconomic Data Inventory Work with Metrolina Regional Model Meetings Stanly and Union Counties Collect 2016 SE Update GIS Data Anson, Stanly and Union Counties Use CommunityViz GIS Data Stanly and Union Counties Learn and apply CommunityViz to yearly SE updates GIS Data Stanly and Union Counties I-1.11 Environmental and Land use Data Inventory and Assessment Update Land Use, Local Transportation and Pedestrian Plans GIS Data Rocky River I-1.12 Demographic Data Collection and Assessment Map(s) of Low-income, Minority, Disabled, & LEP populations Mapping Rocky River II. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING $ 460 $ 1,840 $ 2,300 LOCAL 20% STATE 80% TOTAL II-1 II-1.1 II-1.1.a II-1.1.b COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (CTP) DEVELOPMENT Develop CTP Vision Anson County CTP Meeting Anson County CTP Study Setup Anson County CTP Meeting Anson County Local CTP Vision Anson County CTP Meeting Anson County SPENDING DETAILS PER LINE ITEM ARE REQUIRED EACH QUARTER. Rocky River RPO 1 FY

9 TASK CODE II-1.2 II-1.2.a II-1.3 II-1.3.a II-1.4 II-1.4.b II-1.4.d II-1.4.d II-1.4.e WORK TASK CODE/ PRIMARY PRODUCT WORK PRODUCT PROJECT # Conduct CTP Needs Assessment FORMAT GEOGRAPHY (IF APPLICABLE) Data Collection and Assessment Anson County CTP Meeting Anson County Analyze Alternatives and Environmental Screening Alternatives Assessment Develop Final Plan Local Endorsement CTP Document CTP Document CTP and Local Land Use Revisions RPO PROGRAM FUNDS HIGHWAY/TRANSIT II-2 PRIORITIZATION AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT $ 6,900 $ 27,600 $ 34,500 II-2.1 Local Project Prioritization II-2.1.a Local Project Prioritization II-2.1.b II-2.2 II-2.2.a II-2.2 II-2.2.a II-3 II-3.1 II-3.1.a II-3.1.b II-3.2 II-3.2.a II-3.2.b II-3.3 II-3.3.a II-4 II-4.1 II-4.1.a SPOT Prioritization of Projects (all modes) Administrative Rocky River Update RRRPO Methodology Spreadsheet Rocky River SPOT Project Data Entry Spreadsheet Rocky River Public Involvement Meeting Participation Rocky River Project Entry and SPOT Prioritization Process Enter all modes into P4 STIP Participation STIP Participation STIP Participation STIP Participation PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Data Entry Rocky River Problem Statement and Purpose and Need Purpose and Need Data Public Involvement Strategies Merger Process Meeting Attendance Attend merger meetings & update status to TCC and TAC Meeting Participation Rocky River Review and Comment Indirect and Cumulative Effects ICE Assessment of Probable Growth GENERAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING General Transportation Planning Tasks Regional or Statewide Planning Attendance to National RPO- NADO RPO America, etc. Meeting Participation National Attend NCARPO Quarterly Meetings Meeting Participation State wide Attend Annual NCAMPO/NCARPO Conference Meeting Participation State wide Safe Routes to School Initiative Meeting Participation Regional Charlotte Regional Area for Transportation Meeting Participation Regional SPOT P5 Committee Meeting Participation State wide LOCAL STATE TOTAL SPENDING DETAILS PER LINE ITEM ARE REQUIRED SPENDING DETAILS PER LINE ITEM ARE REQUIRED EACH QUARTER. SPENDING DETAILS PER LINE ITEM ARE REQUIRED EACH QUARTER. $ 230 $ 920 $ 1,150 SPENDING DETAILS PER LINE ITEM ARE REQUIRED EACH QUARTER. $ 5,750 $ 23,000 $ 28,750 Rocky River RPO 2 FY

10 TASK CODE II-4.1.b II-4.1.c WORK TASK CODE/ PRIMARY PRODUCT WORK PRODUCT PROJECT # Special Studies and Projects FORMAT GEOGRAPHY (IF APPLICABLE) Corridor Study:Hwy 74 Meeting Participation Wadesboro Volunteer Transportation Service Board Meeting Participation Regional CMAQ Planning II-4.1.d Air Quality Assessment Metrolina Regional Models Meeting Participation Rocky River SICM meetings Meeting Participation Region Wide II-4.1.e Alternative Funding II-4.1.f Training and Certification AICP Training Meeting Participation State wide Carolina Thread Trail Training Meeting Participation Region wide II-4.2 Title VI II-4.2.a RPO Affirmation of Title VI Compliance II-4.2.b Transportation Initiatives and ADA Compliance II-4.2.c Environmental Justice Assessment Map EJ areas with ACS updates Mapping Stanly County Map EJ areas with ACS updates Mapping Union County Map EJ areas with ACS updates Mapping Anson County Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Assessment RPO PROGRAM FUNDS HIGHWAY/TRANSIT II-4.2.d III. ADMINISTRATION OF TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND POLICIES $ 6,584 $ 26,335 $ 32,919 III-1 ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT III-1.1 Administrative III-1.1.a Planning Work Program Prepare and update PWP Administrative Rocky River III-1.1.b 5-Year Planning Calendar Prepare 5 year planning calendar Administrative Rocky River III-1.1.c Quarterly Invoice and Progress Reports Prepare quarterly invoice and progress report Administrative Rocky River Annual Report Administrative Rocky River III-1.1.d III-1.1.e TCC/TAC Work Facilitation Prepare minutes, agenda and host TAC and TCC meetings Administrative Rocky River Ethics Spreadsheet Rocky River Regulatory Documents LOCAL STATE TOTAL SPENDING DETAILS PER LINE ITEM ARE REQUIRED EACH QUARTER. SPENDING DETAILS PER LINE ITEM ARE REQUIRED EACH QUARTER. III-1.1.f Miscellaneous Expenses Respond to member requests Administrative Rocky River III-1.2 Public Involvement III-1.2.a Public Involvement Plan (PIP) III-1.2.b Documentation of Public Input Update website, as needed Other Rocky River TOTAL Approved by the TAC on March $ 26,594 $ 106,375 $ 132, ,969 ($106,375 State, $26,594 Local Rocky River RPO 3 FY

11 RPO PROGRAM FUNDS TASK CODE TASK CODE/ WORK PRODUCT WORK PRODUCT FORMAT GEOGRAPHY PRIMARY PROJECT # (IF APPLICABLE) HIGHWAY/TRANSIT LOCAL STATE TOTAL Rocky River RPO 4 FY

12 Five Year Planning Calendar FY 2017 FY 2021 Rocky River Rural Planning Organization As part of developing an annual planning work program, the Rocky River Rural Planning Organization (RRRPO) is required to document the ongoing and planned future activities of the RPO for the next five fiscal years. This document should serve as the vision for guiding the RPO s future activities and should be used for guidance in the development of future planning work programs. For the period FY 2017 through FY 2021, the RPO proposes to undertake the following activities: Data Collection and Assessment Annually update GIS data layers showing roads and parcels/land use and building permits; complete inventories of existing sidewalks, greenways, and bicycle facilities in the region; and develop online maps using Online GIS to display available GIS information (such as AADT, crash locations, CTP recommendations, and project information) to the public. Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) Development Update Anson County and City of Wadesboro Comprehensive Transportation Plan. RPO staff will assist with the CTP stakeholders meetings, public involvement, and adoption process. Prioritization and Program Development Prepare necessary information for SPOT processes for priorities in 2017 and 2018 and develop local priorities for each process; review, disseminate, and comment on STIPs in Continue work on the P4 Committee. Special Projects Work with communities on identifying corridor study needs and continue working on special projects as appropriate (e.g., Street diet, Freight) Air Quality Coordinate with NCDOT, FHWA and the Metrolina Regional Model staff on model and conformity as needed due to MTP (formerly LRTP) or STIP updates. Work with regional partners to implement CommunityViz Software as a forecasting and annual updating tool. General Transportation Planning Document compiled regional transportation plan based on county and municipal CTPs; and develop regional bicycle and pedestrian plan based on compiled local plans and a regional effort to fill in the gaps and make needed connections. Assist Community Transportation Systems with service planning, data analysis, GIS routing and passenger surveys. Implement all aspects of Title VI compliance North 1st Street, Suite 17 Albemarle, NC Serving Anson, Stanly and a portion of Union Counties & Municipalities.

13 Economic Impact of Airports in North Carolina 2016

14 Economic Impact of Airports in North Carolina Airports are a critical piece of North Carolina s transportation system. This report shows how airports support our state s economy and link N.C. globally. To see how these impressive numbers were calculated, turn to the blue tabbed pages titled DATA BY AIRPORT to view the numbers per each airport. $31 Billion Annual Impact Airports Impact on North Carolina s Economy North Carolina is served by a robust network of airports. Economic Impact ECONOMIC IMPACT JOB CREATION BUSINESS ACTIVITY 123,400 Aviation Related Jobs Airports are a critical part of North Carolina s transportation system, linking our state to the global economy and generating economic activity, commerce, and tourism. Seventy-two publicly owned airports in N.C. are supported annually with funds from the state for infrastructure and development projects. This report shows how these airports are significant economic engines in our state and contribute: $31 billion annual economic impact 123,400 airport-related jobs $913 million in direct government revenue MILITARY SUPPORT North Carolina aviation serves everyone in our state. The economic reach of airports extends far beyond pilots and operators by supporting: UNMANNED AIRCRAFT STATE SUPPORT DATA BY AIRPORT 2 $913 Million Direct Government Revenue North Carolina Department of Transportation Time-sensitive, high-value cargo and freight transport People, both for business and pleasure travel Fire fighting and medical emergency Search and rescue Military Agriculture Aerospace industry Tourism 3

15 4 DIRECT = Airport Jobs Indirect = Airport Suppliers INDUCED = Salary Spending HighwayStarz/BigStockPhoto.com Auremar/BigStockPhoto.com Andres/BigStockPhoto.com How Do Airports Contribute to the Economy? Westerm Carolina North Carolina airports contribute to the state s economy primarily through three impact categories: Jackson Co. Macon Co. DIRECT impacts result from firms that are directly engaged in the movement of people or goods through an airport, such as airline employees and rental car companies. INDIRECT impacts result from spending by airport-related firms on products and services provided by support businesses, such as office supply companies, property maintenance, and other organizations. INDUCED impacts result from payroll expenditures by employees of directly and indirectly related firms that produce successive spending, such as purchasing a new car, computer, or high-definition television. Asheville Avery Co. Ashe Co. Wilkes Co. Foothills Regional Elkin Statesville Hickory Lincolnton Rutherford Co. Shelby- Gastonia Cleveland Co. Mount Airy Surry Co. Rowan Co. Legend Smith Reynolds General Aviation 62 Commercial Aviation 10 Interstate Highways Stanly Co. Anson Co. Charlotte- Monroe Exec. The impacts generated from each airport are tabulated by group on pages 14 and 15. The 72 North Carolina public use airports consist of 10 commercial air carrier airports and 62 general aviation airports providing vital and considerable economic impacts. Continued investment in aviation is making North Carolina a leader in the aerospace industry and aviationdriven commerce. Burlington- Alamance Co. Siler City Asheboro Raleigh Exec. Concord Montgomery Co. Harnett Co. Charlotte Douglas Rockingham Co.- Shiloh Davidson Co. Piedmont Triad Richmond Co. Person Co. Raleigh- Durham Moore Co. Laurinburg - Maxton Henderson- Oxford Halifax- Northampton Johnston Co. Triangle North Rocky Mt.- Wilson Olive Sampson Co. Fayetteville Curtis L. Brown Lumberton Columbus Co. Odell Williamson Mount Duplin Co. Henderson Field Cape Fear Regional Tri-Co. Currituck Co. Elizabeth City Tarboro- Edgecombe Co. Northeastern Martin Co. Plymouth Pitt-Greenville Goldsboro- Wayne Co. Kinston Wilmington Albert J. Ellis Warren Field Coastal Carolina Michael J. Smith Field First Flight Hyde Co. Ocracoke Isle Airports mean jobs on the airport, supporting the airport, and supporting the businesses that utilize and rely on them. Dare Co. Bobby Walston, Director NCDOT Division of Aviation Billy Mitchell 5 JOB CREATION

16 Airports Promote Growth Businesses frequently evaluate local commercial and general aviation airports when considering new sites for manufacturing operations and corporate headquarters. Business activity 6 Airports play an important role in attracting and retaining businesses in local communities. Communities with access to airport services offer a significant competitive advantage connecting people and goods to the global economy. In an economy highly dependent on high-tech manufacturing jobs, the ability to move time-sensitive, high-value cargo throughout North Carolina is critical. Since our last airport economic impact study in 2012, the partnership between North Carolina airports and business communities has continued to grow. Airport-related employment has grown 13 percent since 2012, and airports have created an additional $5 billion in annual economic output. In addition to the activity that occurs as a result of airports, an additional $10.5 billion in economic activity is supported by North Carolina s aerospace manufacturing industry, which results in approximately 42,600 jobs across the state. Airports and aerospace manufacturing support 8.5 percent of North Carolina s total Gross State Product. $10.5 Billion Economic Impact 42,600 Aviation Jobs Aerospace Manufacturing Industry North Carolina Global Transpark Value per Pound of Shipments by Mode * ($/lb.) Mode Total Rail $ 0.14 Water $ 0.17 Pipeline $ 0.25 Truck $ 0.42 Air/Air + Truck $ Aircraft primarily transport highvalue goods and facilitate the efficient transportation of these goods to consumers. The value of goods transported by air far exceeds that of other modes of transportation. Our executives frequently travel to Washington, D.C. and Nashville, Tennessee. Having a good airport in our county means that we can make day trips out of what would otherwise be a three day trip if we flew commercially. The airport is critical to our sales team and our executive team. Phil Drake, CEO Drake Enterprises * From 2012 statistics 7

17 Critical Military Support North Carolina s military installations attract private defense companies, which prefer to locate close to military facilities. From the birth of early aviators to supporting America s fighting forces and veterans, the support N.C. airports provide our military is essential! Secretary Cornell A. Wilson, Jr. N.C. Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Retired US Marine Corps Major General MILITARY support Approximately 200,000 military aircraft operations are conducted at public access airports statewide. 8 Key Military Aviation Locations 1 Pope Field at Fort Bragg Army Base, Fayetteville 2 Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Goldsboro 3 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Havelock 4 Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville 5 Elizabeth City Coast Guard Air Station N.C. National Guard: 6 145th Airlift Wing, Charlotte-Douglas and Stanly County 7 449th Theater Aviation Brigade, Raleigh-Durham 8 449th Theater Aviation Brigade, Rowan County North Carolina National Guard 3 5 Each branch of the United States Armed Forces relies on North Carolina airports to conduct military operations in our state. Approximately 200,000 military operations occurred at public access airports in North Carolina in These operations conducted by the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, and N.C. National Guard are crucial for national security and troop preparation. Local economies in North Carolina also benefit from military presence at our airports. Local businesses provide military personnel with aircraft fuel as well as personal accommodations, meals, and supplies. The majority of our state s public airports support seasonal, occasional, weekly, or daily military operations. 9

18 Unmanned Aircraft Systems North Carolina law has placed the responsibility of implementing testing and permitting systems for UAS operation with the NCDOT Division of Aviation. Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also called drones, have the potential to change the way we approach agriculture, public safety, construction, and many other important industries in North Carolina. As a leader in UAS/drone implementation, the NCDOT demonstrates the legal way to use this beneficial and safe technology. The Division of Aviation s goal is to make sure that UAS/drone operations in North Carolina are safe and responsible. Unmanned aircraft systems Predictions indicate UAS activities in North Carolina have the potential to create $918 million in annual economic impact and support 1,160 jobs. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has exclusive authority over the use of airspace in the United States, including airspace used by UAS/drones. North Carolina has authority to implement and manage regulations that pertain to state laws concerning UAS operators and where operations originate and terminate. 10 With Session Law , the North Carolina General Assembly granted the Division of Aviation the responsibility to implement testing and permitting systems for UAS operation in North Carolina. The Division of Aviation encourages individuals and organizations to take time to make sure they understand and comply with all UAS/drone regulations outlined at North Carolina Department of Transportation $918 Million Economic Impact 1,160 Jobs 11

19 Division of Aviation s Role The Division of Aviation promotes North Carolina s economic well-being through air transportation system development and improved aviation safety and education. The NCDOT Division of Aviation, headquartered and located at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), is responsible for all aviation functions regarding state airport and aviation system planning and development. It also provides funding to communities for constructing and improving airports throughout the state. North Carolina has 72 publicly owned airports and nearly 300 privately owned airports. Ten airports have regularly scheduled airline service and four serve international destinations. There are more than 7,000 registered aircraft based in the state and 14,000 licensed pilots. More than 56 million passengers fly to and from North Carolina each year, and more than 1.3 billion pounds of air freight originate in the state. The Division of Aviation offers a number of services, including NCDOT state aircraft services as well as safety and education support. The Division is also responsible for the operations and maintenance of NCDOT s four aircraft. 56 Million Passengers 1.3 Billion Pounds of Air Freight North Carolina Department of Transportation NCDOT s provides services for state airports, including: Airport system planning and development Funding for capital improvement projects Airport infrastructure maintenance support Assistance with state and federal compliance Aviation and aerospace advocacy Flight services (passenger service, aerial photography, statewide emergency response) Safety education and community outreach Wildlife hazard management Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) Program UAS/drone knowledge testing and permitting Airport guides, aeronautical charts, and windsocks State support

20 14 Airport Impact Data Annual Economic Impact Impact Type Commercial Aviation General Aviation (GA) Total Direct $7,484,560,000 $2,736,650,000 $10,221,210,000 Indirect $9,046,760,000 $808,510,000 $9,855,270,000 Induced $10,610,530,000 $491,080,000 $11,101,610,000 Total $27,141,850,000 $4,036,240,000 $31,178,090,000 Commercial Airport ID and Name Commercial City/Town Jobs supported Commercial GA Total 30,060 10,550 40,610 42,460 5,350 47,810 21,000 2,660 23,660 99,810 23, ,420 Output (dollars) Employment (jobs) Estimated Payroll Income (dollars) Total State and Local Taxes Direct Indirect Induced Total Direct Total Direct Total (dollars) OAJ Albert J. Ellis Jacksonville $45,560,000 $114,420,000 $77,140,000 $237,120, $7,770,000 $12,240,000 $4,908,000 AVL Asheville Regional Asheville $116,170,000 $245,220,000 $194,270,000 $555,660, ,680 $22,160,000 $39,110,000 $9,609,000 CLT Charlotte Douglas International Charlotte $4,740,250,000 $3,914,610,000 $4,936,940,000 $13,591,800,000 18,240 61,590 $1,321,630,000 $2,212,690,000 $551,973,000 EWN Coastal Carolina Regional New Bern $28,230,000 $83,810,000 $67,070,000 $179,110, $7,550,000 $13,310,000 $3,376,000 JQF Concord Regional Concord $97,670,000 $42,950,000 $20,320,000 $160,940,000 1,140 1,940 $16,980,000 $42,960,000 $3,162,000 FAY Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field Fayetteville $57,320,000 $151,480,000 $103,720,000 $312,520, $13,080,000 $18,680,000 $6,636,000 GSO Piedmont Triad International Greensboro $477,030,000 $653,200,000 $823,060,000 $1,953,290,000 2,200 8,410 $116,520,000 $229,710,000 $55,596,000 PGV Pitt-Greenville Greenville $22,230,000 $46,560,000 $34,610,000 $103,400, $4,980,000 $8,040,000 $2,127,000 RDU Raleigh-Durham International Raleigh/Durham $1,236,790,000 $3,199,980,000 $4,141,410,000 $8,578,180,000 6,330 21,340 $319,080,000 $593,930,000 $143,570,000 ILM Wilmington International Wilmington $760,980,000 $637,480,000 $232,310,000 $1,630,770,000 1,730 4,910 $44,700,000 $83,440,000 $12,319,000 Air Carrier total $7,484,560,000 $9,046,760,000 $10,610,530,000 $27,141,850,000 30,060 99,810 $1,857,470,000 $3,211,150,000 $790,114,000 North Carolina Department of Transportation General Aviation General Aviation Airport ID and Name City/Town Access the full report online at Output (dollars) Employment (jobs) Estimated Payroll Income (dollars) Total State and Local Taxes Direct Indirect Induced Total Direct Total Direct Total AFP Anson County - Jeff Cloud Field Wadesboro $15,410,000 $1,750,000 $800,000 $17,960, $900,000 $1,350,000 $249,000 GEV Ashe County Jefferson $28,440,000 $4,030,000 $2,210,000 $34,680, $2,960,000 $5,020,000 $460,000 HBI Asheboro Regional Asheboro $6,060,000 $3,280,000 $3,670,000 $13,010, $2,740,000 $4,460,000 $367,000 7A8 Avery County/Morrison Field Spruce Pine $9,070,000 $3,850,000 $1,310,000 $14,230, $2,310,000 $3,620,000 $330,000 HSE Billy Mitchell Hatteras $430,000 $890,000 $320,000 $1,640,000 <10 10 $90,000 $170,000 $5,000 BUY Burlington-Alamance Regional Burlington $64,640,000 $29,010,000 $20,710,000 $114,360, $20,360,000 $32,500,000 $3,100,000 SUT Cape Fear Rgnl Jetport/Howie Franklin Fld Oak Island $129,140,000 $46,230,000 $39,760,000 $215,130, ,710 $38,250,000 $61,160,000 $5,924,000 EQY Charlotte-Monroe Executive Monroe $8,340,000 $6,820,000 $7,700,000 $22,860, $3,250,000 $5,380,000 $703,000 CPC Columbus County Municipal Whiteville $94,360,000 $20,710,000 $6,910,000 $121,980, $14,830,000 $22,580,000 $15,521,000 ONX Currituck County Regional Currituck $2,400,000 $2,950,000 $2,120,000 $7,470, $1,420,000 $1,840,000 $129,000 EYF Curtis L Brown, Jr. Field Elizabethtown $2,780,000 $730,000 $670,000 $4,180, $620,000 $720,000 $284,000 MQI Dare County Regional Manteo $7,630,000 $2,640,000 $1,600,000 $11,870, $1,750,000 $2,630,000 $368,000 EXX Davidson County Lexington $21,140,000 $5,080,000 $3,420,000 $29,640, $5,900,000 $8,040,000 $901,000 DPL Duplin County Kenansville $18,200,000 $6,800,000 $2,330,000 $27,330, $29,800,000 $47,340,000 $559,000 ECG Elizabeth City CG Air Station/Regional Elizabeth City $205,550,000 $145,000,000 $33,260,000 $383,810, ,540 $23,300,000 $74,110,000 $8,413,000 ZEF Elkin Municipal Elkin $2,070,000 $2,090,000 $1,500,000 $5,660, $540,000 $770,000 $138,000 FFA First Flight Kill Devil Hills $400,000 $4,040,000 $1,820,000 $6,260,000 <10 10 $90,000 $170,000 $5,000 MRN Foothills Regional Morganton $1,220,000 $1,930,000 $970,000 $4,120, $260,000 $450,000 $74,000 AKH Gastonia Municipal Gastonia $1,580,000 $2,310,000 $2,010,000 $5,900, $550,000 $1,000,000 $130,000 IXA Halifax - Northampton Regional Roanoke Rapids $6,870,000 $2,170,000 $1,080,000 $10,120, $1,650,000 $2,420,000 $283,000 HRJ Harnett Regional Jetport Erwin $107,050,000 $18,470,000 $12,440,000 $137,960, $13,970,000 $19,860,000 $2,316,000 ACZ Henderson Field Wallace $1,180,000 $1,140,000 $400,000 $2,720, $210,000 $350,000 $56,000 HNZ Henderson-Oxford Oxford $980,000 $2,010,000 $1,150,000 $4,140, $240,000 $330,000 $69,000 HKY Hickory Regional Hickory $15,120,000 $5,830,000 $4,150,000 $25,100, $3,150,000 $5,110,000 $552,000 7W6 Hyde County Englehard $360,000 $240,000 $170,000 $770,000 <10 10 $90,000 $120,000 $11,000 24A Jackson County Sylva $360,000 $340,000 $240,000 $940,000 <10 10 $80,000 $110,000 $14,000 JNX Johnston County Smithfield $71,850,000 $19,450,000 $16,540,000 $107,840, $17,080,000 $30,370,000 $8,655,000 ISO Kinston Regional Jetport at Stallings Field Kinston $386,280,000 $41,710,000 $24,280,000 $452,270, ,350 $28,290,000 $48,290,000 $4,774,000 MEB Laurinburg-Maxton Maxton $27,910,000 $16,770,000 $4,010,000 $48,690, $16,750,000 $33,950,000 $1,070,000 IPJ Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Lincolnton $5,060,000 $4,190,000 $1,910,000 $11,160, $1,500,000 $2,540,000 $367,000 LBT Lumberton Municipal Lumberton $4,910,000 $2,580,000 $1,360,000 $8,850, $760,000 $1,100,000 $437,000 1A5 Macon County Franklin $7,020,000 $3,260,000 $1,930,000 $12,210, $1,850,000 $2,910,000 $315,000 MCZ Martin County Williamston $3,050,000 $1,170,000 $3,030,000 $7,250, $1,860,000 $2,210,000 $151,000 MRH Michael J Smith Field Beaufort $19,450,000 $8,890,000 $5,370,000 $33,710, $3,220,000 $5,130,000 $515,000 43A Montgomery County Star $870,000 $330,000 $210,000 $1,410, $190,000 $240,000 $73,000 SOP Moore County Pinehurst/Southern Pines $41,930,000 $8,140,000 $6,260,000 $56,330, $7,250,000 $10,610,000 $1,264,000 MWK Mt Airy/Surry County Mount Airy $655,230,000 $43,770,000 $39,540,000 $738,540,000 1,290 2,420 $72,630,000 $94,330,000 $32,815,000 W40 Mt Olive Municipal Mount Olive $8,610,000 $4,830,000 $2,340,000 $15,780, $2,170,000 $3,760,000 $338,000 EDE Northeastern Regional Edenton $3,290,000 $1,540,000 $1,630,000 $6,460, $1,240,000 $1,550,000 $176,000 W95 Ocracoke Island Ocracoke $1,360,000 $860,000 $290,000 $2,510, $350,000 $510,000 $45,000 60J Odell Williamson Municipal Ocean Isle Beach $530,000 $1,850,000 $930,000 $3,310,000 <10 10 $120,000 $190,000 $22,000 TDF Person County Roxboro $51,650,000 $9,170,000 $7,070,000 $67,890, $10,410,000 $14,320,000 $880,000 PMZ Plymouth Municipal Plymouth $1,150,000 $1,700,000 $940,000 $3,790, $420,000 $580,000 $44,000 TTA Raleigh Exec Jetport at Sanford-Lee County Sanford $17,160,000 $13,340,000 $9,550,000 $40,050, $5,470,000 $11,630,000 $919,000 RCZ Richmond County Rockingham $420,000 $100,000 $100,000 $620,000 <10 10 $130,000 $170,000 $21,000 SIF Rockingham County/NC Shiloh Reidsville $28,770,000 $17,090,000 $12,590,000 $58,450, $10,030,000 $18,300,000 $867,000 RWI Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Rocky Mount $15,080,000 $7,020,000 $3,570,000 $25,670, $3,240,000 $5,370,000 $1,032,000 RUQ Rowan County Salisbury $62,810,000 $17,950,000 $17,230,000 $97,990, $20,650,000 $30,030,000 $2,935,000 FQD Rutherford County-Marchman Field Rutherfordton $1,790,000 $640,000 $360,000 $2,790, $400,000 $600,000 $161,000 CTZ Sampson County Clinton $1,020,000 $890,000 $490,000 $2,400, $390,000 $550,000 $97,000 EHO Shelby - Cleveland County Regional Shelby $27,340,000 $6,550,000 $5,140,000 $39,030, $7,030,000 $10,100,000 $860,000 SCR Siler City Municipal Siler City $2,870,000 $1,460,000 $460,000 $4,790, $1,660,000 $2,880,000 $295,000 INT Smith-Reynolds Winston-Salem $272,260,000 $135,670,000 $97,810,000 $505,740,000 1,620 4,390 $94,060,000 $201,490,000 $13,119,000 VUJ Stanly County Albemarle $60,680,000 $24,870,000 $16,580,000 $102,130, $14,450,000 $29,080,000 $785,000 SVH Statesville Regional Statesville $25,610,000 $8,120,000 $6,950,000 $40,680, $6,440,000 $9,490,000 $2,420,000 ETC Tarboro-Edgecombe County Tarboro $5,340,000 $2,590,000 $890,000 $8,820, $1,020,000 $1,770,000 $197,000 LHZ Triangle North Executive Louisburg $5,440,000 $9,140,000 $8,660,000 $23,240, $2,430,000 $4,360,000 $511,000 ASJ Tri-County Ahoskie $980,000 $1,120,000 $2,520,000 $4,620,000 <10 20 $610,000 $720,000 $52,000 OCW Warren Field Washington $8,400,000 $3,790,000 $4,070,000 $16,260, $3,510,000 $4,950,000 $446,000 GWW Wayne Executive Jetport Goldsboro $26,920,000 $14,630,000 $5,520,000 $47,070, $6,680,000 $13,740,000 $1,001,000 RHP Western Carolina Regional Andrews $31,780,000 $8,810,000 $7,110,000 $47,700, $9,320,000 $12,110,000 $478,000 UKF Wilkes County North Wilkesboro $3,380,000 $1,230,000 $800,000 $5,410, $1,110,000 $1,500,000 $315,000 General Aviation total $2,736,650,000 $808,510,000 $491,080,000 $4,036,240,000 10,550 23,610 $541,010,000 $956,000,000 $122,575,000 Combined Total $10,221,210,000 $9,855,270,000 $11,101,610,000 $31,178,090,000 40, ,420 $2,398,480,000 $4,167,150,000 $912,689, Data BY AIRPORT

21 Airports in North Carolina provide $31 billion in economic impact, support 123,400 jobs across the state, and contribute $913 million in government revenue each year. Increased Job Opportunities AndreyPopov/BigStockPhoto.com Increased Spending monkeybusinessimages/bigstockphoto.com Increased Government Revenue Casaalmare & Isafx/BigStockPhoto.com Our Mission Statement Promote the economic well-being of North Carolina through air transportation system development and improved aviation safety and education copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $2,922 or about $1.46 per copy. Printed on recycled paper. Designed and printed in the USA. Front cover photo dbvirago/bigstockphoto.com For more information: N.C. Department of Transportation Division of Aviation 1560 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina To download a copy of this booklet and the full report, visit

22 Date Topic Decision October 3, 2016 November 14, 2016 November 14, 2016 November 14, 2016 November 28, 2016 Proposed Workgroup Meeting Schedule P5.0 Prioritization and Programming (STIP) Schedule Projects to Evaluate in P5.0: Committed Projects Projects to Evaluate in P5.0: Carryover Projects Statewide Mobility Corridor Cap P5.0 Workgroup Tracker March 3, 2017 Hold Workgroup meeting dates as scheduled (see slides) Proceed with proposed schedule (see slides), with extension of project submittal window to September 15, 2017 Continue using the P4.0 approach for committed projects (projects programmed for right of way or construction in the first 5 years of the STIP) Option 1 for carryover projects (projects programmed but not committed, siblings of programmed projects, and projects with NEPA active or completed in the last 10 years) Apply the cap as proposed, which applies no more than 100% of the project cost, and for interchange/intersection projects is split on each approach by the highest order route. Decision Type Agreement (tentative) Notes Consider adding meetings on Tuesday, Jan 3, 2017 and Tuesday, Jan 17, 2017 Tentative consensus for the purpose of discussing Submittal options December 12, 2016 Scaling December 12, 2016 December 12, 2016 December 12, 2016 Projects to Evaluate in P5.0: Carryover Projects Projects to Evaluate in P5.0: Submittals Projects to Evaluate in P5.0: Submittals Continue the use of scaling for P5.0, as applied in P4.0 (scaling of each criteria measure) Definition of carryover projects: Projects programmed for R/W or CON in years 6 10 based on Final STIP Siblings of programmed projects (confirmed) Projects with a completed NEPA document within the last 10 years or planning actively underway as of 12/31/16 Use "Base Plus" approach for submittals, as presented Use the following specific values in the "Base Plus" approach for submittals: Base number of 12 submittals will be allotted for each MPO/RPO One additional submittal will be allotted to each MPO/RPO for every 50,000 in population and every 500 centerline miles Each Division will be allotted 14 submittals Specific numbers to be discussed separately January 5, 2017 Peak ADT Continue the use of Peak ADT in P5.0 January 17, 2017 Workgroup Goals Continue to use the same goals in P5.0 as in P4.0 January 17, 2017 Normalization Continue the use of normalization in P5.0 (not pursue crossmodal criteria) January 30, 2017 Evaluate rail highway crossing projects in Rail, unless Projects that Benefit justification is provided to indicate it should be evaluated in Multiple Modes Highway Option F: Regional Impact: 90% min. Highway, 4% min. Non Highway February 13, 2017 Normalization (statewide competition), 6% Flex Division Needs: 90% min. Highway, 4% min. Non Highway (2% statewide competition, 2% region/division competition), 6% Flex February 13, 2017 Ferry Scoring Continue using the current P4.0 Ferry scoring for criteria, measures, and weights in P5.0. February 13, 2017 Aviation Scoring Continue using the P4.0 Aviation criteria, measures, and weights in P5.0, with the exception of changing the Benefit/Cost criteria calculation to use the "Cost to NCDOT" instead of the total project cost. February 27, 2017 Bicycle/Pedestrian Scoring Continue using the P4.0 Bicycle/Pedestrian criteria, measures, and weights in P5.0, with the addition of Crash Severity, addition of two new project types, combination of two existing project types into one, updates to Safety Benefit and Connectivity matrices, and changing schools to a major destination Page 1 of 1

23 Optimizing Statewide Freight Networks A Private Sector Performance Approach to Solving Public Sector Problems During the past decade the importance of freight transportation to national, state, and local economies has been well documented in public policy research. In 2015, even a gridlocked Congress recognized the importance of freight by passing the Fixing America s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, containing new federal funding programs focused on freight infrastructure. The FAST act established a national freight program as part of the core Federal-aid Highway Program structure. This formula program was authorized at $6.2 billion over five years, and a State s share of national freight program will be reflective of a State s overall highway program apportionment. The FAST Act also requires all states using formula dollars to complete a State Freight Plan, including a new required plan element: a freight investment plan covering a five year horizon. Optimization: A Private Sector Approach to Define Public Sector Investment Needs Freight planning is a relatively new area for many public sector transportation agencies, and in most cases the available data, tools and programs to help agencies define and prioritize freight investment needs are in a developmental stage. It is fair to characterize the existing state of public sector tools for making decisions about freight infrastructure investments as qualitative wish listings. In contrast, private sector transportation companies like railroads and Fortune 500 shippers have been using advanced quantitative methods like optimization to make investment decisions for decades. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines optimization as; an act, process, or methodology of making something as fully perfect, functional or effective as possible. Applying optimization models to freight transportation networks uses math and data to find least cost solutions for moving goods. When optimization models indicate a bottleneck or barrier to the optimal solution, investments may be required. Quetica s optimization process integrates traditional commodity flow data with actual shipment data Quetica recently developed an optimization model that examined the lowest cost transportation solutions for businesses in Iowa, however the model could also be specified to examine most reliable (time consistent), or most time sensitive (fastest) solutions as well. An essential goal for public sector optimization is to identify infrastructure and economic constraints that affect businesses freight transportation performance and point out where improvements can be made. financial services payments government transportation healthcare

24 How does the optimization process work? The model consists of a network (supply) module that simulates a state or regional multimodal freight networks (e.g. road, rail, barge and multimodal combinations of these networks). It also includes a demand module that simulates freight shipments to, from and within the study area. The customized model simulates current and forecast, multimodal freight network supply and demand within the study area. Demand data comprised of national level commodity flows, integrated with shipment level data is fed into an integer programming model that solves for the least cost options and uses bid data technologies to improve network performance. High-level View of Optimization Model Components and Process Do I need to have a travel demand model (TDM)? A TDM is not necessary to conduct optimization analysis. However, in the case of Iowa, outputs about changes in freight demand resulting from network improvements identified by the optimization model were used to examine overall impacts on travel for all vehicles. Where does the private sector data come from? Quetica s roots can be traced to a freight audit firm that developed the first cloud-based freight audit and payment system in the world. Due to that unique history Quetica can source private sector data that has been aggregated to prevent the identification of individual firms. However, we have found that due to our background and ability to sign non-disclosure agreements with companies, that interested stakeholders will typically donate shipment data specific to the study region to improve the overall accuracy and relevance of the study outcomes. What do optimization study outcomes look like? Using the Iowa study as an example, a key finding for the industries examined found that a substantial volume of truck freight was being conducted as small shipments using less-than-truckload services (LTL) that could be consolidated. The optimization identified and evaluated the impacts of cross dock facilities in several locations around the state. The highest value location, using a conservative estimate for capturing the available market projected annual average cost savings of approximately $34 million with a return on investment (ROI) of 0.6 years. The analysis also estimated that this cross dock facility would reduce truck miles in the state by 1.1 billion miles by the year A similar optimization result examined the ability to leverage railroad transportation in Iowa to reduce freight costs. An intermodal yard analysis, again using conservative estimates of the market capture, projected annual cost savings of $ $15.5 million, with an ROI of 1.0 to 1.2 years. The analysis further estimated that by 2020 modal shifts resulting from better intermodal service would reduce total truck ton-miles by 5 billion, increase rail ton-miles 6.6 billion; and, reduce the total cost per ton mile to shippers in the state by nearly ten cents per ton-mile ($.097/ton mile). 2 quèt ica 2015 Quetica, LLC. All rights reserved