Great Northern Corridor Coalition Update September 16, 2016 Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board

Objectives What is the Great Northern Corridor Coalition? What work has been completed? What’s next?

The Great Northern Corridor stretches across 8 states and 19 urban areas of 100,000 population or more. It encompasses rail, highway and waterway freight networks. The corridor area is defined as all counties within 20 miles of the GNC.

BNSF State DOT’s Idaho Minnesota Montana North Dakota Washington Oregon Wisconsin Ports: Everett Grays Harbor Longview Northern Montana Pasco Portland Quincy Seattle Tacoma Vancouver, USA WPPA

The Great Northern Corridor is….. 3,331 railroad mainline route miles; 38 regional and shortline railways; 9 Interstate Highways, 11 U.S. highways, and many key state highways; 15 ports (deep water, lake, river and inland); Intermodal facilities, border facilities, and; 2,322 road/rail at-grade crossings The GNC Coalition began to form in 2011 and received a Multistate Corridor Operations and Management Grant in 2012 to conduct a Phase 1 planning study. A competitive RFP was issued in 2013 and the coalition selected the team of Olsson, Parsons Brinkerhoff and The Beckett Group to conduct the Phase 1 SWOT Analysis, which consisted of seven primary tasks.

Phase II Tasks: Task 1: Coalition Participation / Sustainability- in process 1.1 Defining the GNC Coalition Business Model 1.2 Developing the Business Plan 1.3 Transition Assistance Deliverable: Tech Memo - Business Model Task 2: GNC Website- on-going 2.1 Enhancements 2.2 Future Enhancements and Maintenance Deliverables: new pages/ content/ etc.

Phase II Tasks: Task 3: Stakeholder Participation Plan  3.1 Supply Chain Interviews 3.2 GNC Coalition Meetings  3.3 Public Forums and Events Deliverables: Stakeholder Plan and Interviews Task 4: SWOT Analysis  4.1 Border Freight Analysis  4.2 Highway Freight Flows  4.3 Programmatic Corridor Initiatives 4.4 Threats Analysis Deliverables: 3 Tech Memos

Phase II Tasks: Task 5: Planning Level Analysis and Project Identification  5.1 Refine Phase 1 Project List  5.2 Review and Refine Evaluation Criteria 5.3 Id and Analyze Priority Projects- redefining Deliverable: Tech Memo Task 6: Findings and Recommendations Draft Final Report Final Report, Draft Exec. Summary and Presentation Executive Summary & Action Plan Final Presentation Materials

ATRI Truck O/D Analysis An Examination of How Highways Support the Intermodal Nature of the Great Northern Corridor

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Spokane Intermodal Yard

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South Seattle

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Task 1 - Coalition Sustainability

Promote a premier multi-state freight corridor. Mission Statement Promote a premier multi-state freight corridor. By acting collectively to promote public policy, research and infrastructure development that expands commerce on the corridor.

Vision Statement “The Great Northern Corridor is a globally competitive, multistate freight Corridor consisting of a seamless road and rail network that promotes economic growth for neighboring communities and accommodates the demand for safe, efficient, and environmentally sound transportation services.”

Goals Position the Great Northern Corridor as a national leader and model of collaboration and coordination among transportation alliances in eight states and bordering Canadian provinces; Sustain and enhance the economic vitality and global competitiveness of the Region; Support efficiencies that reduce the transportation carbon footprint; Support a sustainable and secure energy future; Support freight compatible land use development along the corridor; Invest in a 21st Century transportation system that utilizes diverse revenue and financing mechanisms; Support a seamless, efficient, and integrated freight system; Encourage optimal modal freight movement based on efficiency, demand, capacity, and environmental sustainability; Implement advanced operations and technology solutions to improve freight mobility.

Value Proposition Through collective action: Promote freight related economic development and growth Provide a collaborative process for Corridor-wide project prioritization and advancement Provide support for discretionary grant programs: FASTLANE, TIGER, other Serve as unified advocate on Corridor freight matters Share information among coalition members to enhance the movement of goods through the Corridor Educate the public and stakeholders on the economic benefits of the Corridor Provide an influence for smaller communities along the corridor to improve freight mobility Serve as “trusted advisor” and partner on Corridor freight transportation issues Support research efforts to improve the movement of freight along the Corridor Moved to earlier in presentation – want to get consensus. Economic development element is related to the “commercial” element Story boards – UMN/BNSF research example Smaller communities as an outreach tool to elevate projects, advance project development

GNC Coalition Organizational Structure Executive Board (5 members) Executive Director Steering Committee Operational Committees Membership Funding and Advocacy Projects Programs Communications Economic Development

GNC Coalition Membership Tiers Coalition Members – full member privileges; two-year commitment Associate Members – no voting rights, committee participation permitted, excluded from chair positions Friends of Coalition – on mailing list, attend meetings at the “Friends” rate

Stakeholder Segments - Future Other state agencies Canadian provinces Federal agencies: FHWA/FRA Suppliers (consultants, technology companies, vendors) Other railroads: short lines Shippers – corridor supply chains Other transportation or logistics companies Local cities, communities MPOs/RTPOs Tribal nations Local economic development agencies Other Discussion on whether to encourage all now, or broaden over time Less interest in including Canadian provinces - potential to lose focus Also desire to vet potential members to not have membership from entities that may be at odds with GNCC’s mission.

Thank You! Questions / Comments? Chris Herman, WPPA cherman@washingtonports.org 360-489-8797