Freight Cluster Plans Update

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1 SOUTHEAST DIESEL Freight Cluster Plans Update COLLABORATIVE CONFERENCE Charleston, SC September 27, 2018 Daniel Studdard, AICP Principal Planner Atlanta Regional Commission

2 ARC Legal Designations

3 ARC Structure The Atlanta Regional Commission is comprised of six regional planning organizations: Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Metropolitan Area Planning & Development Center (MAPDC) Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (MNGWPD) Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board (ARWDB) Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Atlanta Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)

4 ARC Sustainability The Green Communities Program is a voluntary certification program that helps local governments implement measures that will reduce their environmental impact. Contact: Crystal Jackson Principal Planner, Sustainability cjackson@atlantaregional.org

5 ARC Sustainability

6 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) RTP is a 20+ year long range plan that is updated every 4 years World Class Infrastructure Healthy Livable Communities Competitive Economy Ensuring a comprehensive transportation network Developing walkable, vibrant communities Building the region as a global hub of innovation and prosperity

7 Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Created in 1999 due to region s non-compliance with Clean Air Act air quality standards: ARC dedicated $1 Million per year in studies and $500 Million in projects through 2040 for LCI To date, LCI has awarded: o $8.6M to 119 communities for LCI Plans o $5.6M for 118 supplemental studies o $202M for 109 LCI transportation projects in 59 LCI communities LCI Goals: Jobs/housing balance, reduce SOV trips, improve air quality

8 2008 Developed by Transit Planning Board Known informally as Concept Transit VISION Evolution Updated by ARC Regional Transit Committee Reflected most recent planning efforts 2018 Conducted by ARC Streamlined universe of projects Data driven analysis process Will support ATL Authority work

9 Transit Has Turned a Corner : MARTA sales tax referendum passes for expansion to Clayton County with 74% of the vote; bus service started 2015 and commuter rail to come 2015: Georgia General Assembly includes $75 million for transit projects statewide as part of HB 170 transportation funding deal 2016: General Assembly passes SB 369, allowing the City of Atlanta to vote on a ½% sales tax increase for additional MARTA expansion projects 2017: Georgia House creates Commission on Transit Governance and Funding, which recommends new regional framework and state investment

10 Pre-HB 930: +

11 HB 930: The ATL HB 930: passed the General Assembly on March 29 th and Governor Deal signed it into law on May 3, 2018, creating a new regional governance and funding structure called A unifying entity for the Atlanta region that ensures coordinated transit planning and funding, and increased transparency. Intends to improve coordination, integration and efficiency of transit in Metro Atlanta

12 Major Mobility Investment Program HB 170 Passed in new major investment roadway projects Maintenance projects statewide

13 History of ARC Freight Planning Freight Advisory Task Force Formed Atlanta Regional Freight Mobility Plan ASTROMaP Atlanta Regional Freight Mobility Plan Update

14 ARC Truck Parking Study Truck Driver survey results 277 Responses How long does it usually take you to find truck parking in the Atlanta region? Length of time Response Less than 1.3% 15 minutes minutes 6.5% 30 minutes 41.3% 1 hour More than 1 hour 51.0%

15 Freight Cluster Plans Regional Transportation Plan Freight Cluster Plan Scope Content Roadways/Connectivity/Traffic Safety/Crash Data Review Access to Jobs Bike/Ped/Transit Changing freight/ logistics industry Technology Impacts Growth potential Land use conflicts Bridges Truck Parking Rail Activity Alternative fuels Signage Lighting

16 Freight Cluster Plans Alternative fuels/energy Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)/ Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Electric Trucks Charging Infrastructure? Truck Parking Electrification Pivotal LNG Plant Ball Ground, GA Tesla Semi

17 QUESTIONS? Freight Cluster Plans Update SOUTHEAST DIESEL COLLABORATIVE CONFERENCE Daniel Studdard, AICP Atlanta Regional Commission