2016 Advisory Council Agenda Discussion. December 16, 2015

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1 2016 Advisory Council Agenda Discussion December 16, 2015

2 Action Requested Request that the Business and Community Advisory Councils discuss potential 2016 work agenda

3 Criteria for Advisory Agenda Consistent and aligned with NOACA Board priorities NOACA Regional Strategic Plan Regional cohesion Preservation of Infrastructure Sustainable multimodal transportation system Economic growth Quality of life Legislative Agenda Federal: Asset management, Multimodal and Direct suballocation State: System funding and support for transit External Affairs Committee Focus Areas Asset management advocacy Regional cohesion RSP goal State transportation finance - policy

4 Potential Agenda Items Asset management advocacy (both) Planning coordination with regional economic growth initiatives (BAC) Promoting job access solutions (CAC) Promoting regional cohesion (both) Issues from Council members David Beach Mode Shift Project

5 Asset Management Challenge: $1.8B unfunded preservation need Policy needs state and federal Funding needs state and federal Local support Prioritization Promote economic importance of issue Organize business stakeholders Promote solutions including local contribution

6 Regional Economic Growth Planning Challenge: Economic growth disconnected from infrastructure planning NOACA scoring preferences Support retention and expansion Utilize BAC and CAC Direct NOACA investment for retention and expansion Promote regional cooperation

7 Job Access Challenge: Ability to connect people to work opportunities Inadequate facilities hinder workforce utilization Federal Reserve and FFEF studies Spatial mismatch is in part a transportation planning problem

8 Promoting Regional Cohesion Challenge: Development patterns disregard regional importance in favor of local perspective Collaboration: transportation Joint development and maintenance Cost sharing; service consolidation Maximizing benefit through collaborative planning Promote community inter-relationships through infrastructure investments

9 Mode Shift: Increasing choices for a more sustainable transportation system in Northeast Ohio

10 2016 Year of Sustainable Transportation How can we tell if the transportation system is becoming more sustainable? How can we be strategic about achieving the transition?

11 Key indicator The mix of transportation modes (the mode split between cars, transit, bikes, walking) is a key indicator of sustainable transportation. Benefits Equity and opportunity Efficient land use and vibrant places Air and water quality Carbon emissions reduction Health Affordable in the long term

12 NOACA region mode split Work trips % Driving 87 Walk 3 Bike 1 Transit 7 Other 2 Source: 2012 Northeast Ohio Regional Travel Survey commissioned by NOACA

13 NOACA Regional Strategic Plan Goal 3: Build a sustainable, multi-modal transportation system Objectives: a) Provide funding priority and other preferences with scoring criteria to projects that: (1) enhance and improve coordination for public transit, rail, pedestrian and bicycle transportation (2) improve access to regional job centers, employment opportunities, and city centers (3) facilitate intermodal transportation connections (4) reduce energy use and improve air quality (5) reduce greenhouse gas emissions (6) reduce reliance on auto travel (7) can be demonstrated to have an adequate long-term funding stream for operation and maintenance (8) engage in regional efforts to control stormwater, protect and improve water quality, and control development in floodplains (9) promote safety b) Assure that the Regional Transportation Plan and TIP reflect a coherent commitment to a balanced multi-modal transportation system and to NOACA s strategic vision. c) Encourage transit-oriented development in higher density urban corridors and other higher density areas of the region and retrofitting transit oriented elements in appropriate lower density areas. d) Consider strategic abandonment or alternative provision of service for infrastructure elements that are under-utilized or whose maintenance or reconstruction costs may exceed their benefit. e) Achieve levels of infrastructure investment that do not exceed the region s financial capacity.

14 Mode Shift: From general goal to implementation Set a measurable goal Figure out the transportation projects that will produce the shift (be intentional about what would make it happen) Change plans and policies so the projects are designed, programmed, and funded in the coming years (actually change the mode split)

15 MORPC in Columbus Model Columbus or Pittsburgh

16 Massachusetts - Boston

17 Seattle

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19 Potential Organization Plan Develop statement on outcomes Presentation to External Affairs Committee Stakeholder identification and outreach Plan scope of outreach effort Education Stakeholder organizing Advocacy

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