TEXAS FREIGHT MOBILITY PLAN

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1 TEXAS FREIGHT MOBILITY PLAN Houston-Galveston Area Council March 18, 2015 March 18, 2015 Goals and Objectives Feb. 20, 2014

2 Texas Freight Mobility Plan: Background and Purpose Outlines the State s immediate and long-term plan for freight transportation investments Goals: Define elements of the state s transportation system (all modes) critical for freight movement Determine needs for efficient freight movement Identify and evaluate freight mobility projects Develop measures and goals for freight system performance Meet Federal MAP-21 requirements Ensure consistency with Texas Transportation Plan Coordinate with Long-term Regional Transportation Plans 2

Trends, Needs and Issues Freight Forecast Conditions and Performance The State s Decision-

3 Texas Freight Mobility Plan Elements Strategic Goals Economic Context Freight Policies, Strategies & Institutions Freight Transportation Assets Strength and Weaknesses of the System Trends, Needs and Issues Freight Forecast Conditions and Performance The State s Decision- Making Process Freight Transportation Improvement Strategy Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

4 Texas Freight Mobility Plan Development Process Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

5 Identification of Freight Movement Challenges and Gaps Current Plans and Initiatives Current and Future Network Conditions and Performance Current/Forecast Freight Activity and Volume Stakeholder Engagement Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

Listening Session #2: June 18, 2014 Remote Listening Session #2: July 10, 2014

6 Outreach Summary Houston Highlights Listening Session #1: June 12, 2013 Remote Listening Session #1: July 15, 2013 Freight Leadership Summit: April 3, 2014 Listening Session #2: June 18, 2014 Remote Listening Session #2: July 10, 2014 TxFAC Meeting: October 20, 2014 Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

7 Texas Freight Network Outlines the freight-centric transportation facilities that allow for efficient movement of goods and emphasize strategic freight corridors. Identifies key assets that move the bulk of goods in Texas and is a pillar for freight transportation. Comprised of: Primary Freight Highway Network: Nearly 6,400 miles of highways and is projected to carry more than 10 million tons by Secondary Freight Highway Network/Emerging Freight Corridors: Over 13,400 miles of highways, provides connections to rural areas and energy sector corridors Major seaports, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, major airports and both class I and short line railroads. Focuses the Freight Plan and guide future freight transportation investments for safe, efficient and reliable goods movement. 7

8 Development of the Texas Freight Network Texas Rail & Highway System Texas Trunk Network Texas Freight Gateways/Generators Texas Freight Network 8

9 Texas Highway Forecasted Freight Flows (2040) Source: 2010 IHS Global Insight/ TRANSEARCH 9

10 Texas Freight Network Cornerstone of the Texas Freight Mobility Plan Defines an allmode Network: Transportation corridors Key freight generators and gateways Links modal networks and key freight nodes Design and maintain the Network for current and future freight capacity needs 10

11 Recommendations Framework Recommendations Framework 10 Freight Transportation Challenges 3 Recommendation Categories 1. System Capacity 2. System Operations 3. Safety/Security 4. Intermodal 5. Rural Connectivity 6. NAFTA and Border Challenges 7. Public and Private Sector Coordination 8. Education/Public Awareness 9. Funding/Financing 10. Energy/Environment Programs Policies Projects 11

12 Development of Recommendations: Other Modes Project Identification: Rail Stakeholder Input Legislative Appropriations Request: FY 2016 and 2017 Texas Rail Plan and other Plans Discussions with Railroads and TxDOT Rail Division Industry reports Project Identification: Air Stakeholder Input Texas Aviation System Plan and other Plans Analysis of key airport connectors Industry reports Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

13 Development of Recommendations: Other Modes Project Identification: Maritime Stakeholder Input Legislative Appropriations Request: FY 2016 and 2017 Texas Port Report Texas Ports Capital Program Texas Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Master Plan and Technical Report Discussion with Ports and TxDOT Maritime Division Industry reports and other plans Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

14 Development of Recommendations: Other Modes Project Identification: Border/Ports-of-Entry Stakeholder Input Texas Border Master Plans including: El Paso/Santa Teresa- Chihuahua Regional Border Master Plan Lower Rio Grande Valley- Tamaulipas Border Master Plan Laredo District Coahuila/Nuevo Leon/Tamaulipas Border Master Plan Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

15 Development of Recommendations: Highway Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

16 Development of Recommendations: Highway Safety Improve multimodal transportation safety. Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

17 Development of Recommendations: Highway Asset Management Maintain and preserve infrastructure assets using cost-beneficial treatment. Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

18 Development of Recommendations: Highway Mobility and Connectivity Reduce congestion and improve system efficiency and performance. Provide transportation choices and improve system connectivity for all passenger and freight modes. Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

19 Development of Recommendations: Highway Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

20 Development of Recommendations: Highway Leverage projects already planned by TxDOT and MPOs. Unified Transportation Plan (UTP): Projects for which funding has been identified and are anticipated to be completed within 10 years. Supplemental Planning Authority (SPA): Projects which are over and above the UTP s fiscally constrained funding limit. Planning Authority (PLAN): Projects for which a need has been identified and which are still in the initial stages of development. Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

21 Development of Recommendations: Highway- Planned Projects Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

22 Development of Recommendations: Highway Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

23 Development of Recommendations: Highway Unmet Needs Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

24 Development of Recommendations: Highway Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

25 Development of Recommendations: Highway Strategic Projects Planned projects identified focused on addressing passenger movement and congestion. Strategic freight projects focus on addressing freight mobility needs. Identified by freight stakeholders throughout the state, local MPOs and TxDOT districts. Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

26 Development of Recommendations: Highway Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

Next Steps Continue discussion on project recommendations: TxDOT Divisions and Districts MPOs Other Stakeholders Complete draft of Texas Freight Mobility Plan Present Plan to Texas Freight

27 Next Steps Continue discussion on project recommendations: TxDOT Divisions and Districts MPOs Other Stakeholders Complete draft of Texas Freight Mobility Plan Present Plan to Texas Freight Advisory Committee Distribute TFMP for Public Comment Incorporate Public Comments into Final TFMP Texas Transportation Commission Approval of TFMP Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update March 18,

28 Caroline Mays, AICP Manager, Freight Planning Branch (O) (C) Goals and Objectives Feb. 20, 2014

FREIGHT PLAN UPDATE/CRITICAL FREIGHT CORRIDORS. Association of Texas MPOs 2017 Summer Meeting

FREIGHT PLAN UPDATE/CRITICAL FREIGHT CORRIDORS Association of Texas MPOs 2017 Summer Meeting July 17, 2017 Texas Freight Mobility Plan Update Update began in August 2016 to make TFMP fully FAST Act compliant: