WTP Phase 2 – Implementation & Freight System Plan Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments Thank you and introduction Can you please hold your questions until the end of our presentation? Thank you Kathy Murray – Multimodal Planning Division Matthew Pahs – Rail, Freight, and Ports Division Kelso, WA July 27, 2017

Washington Transportation Plan - Vision By 2035, Washington’s transportation system safely connects people and communities, fostering commerce, operating seamlessly across boundaries, and providing travel options to achieve an environmentally and financially sustainable system. Washington Transportation Plan 2035, page 14 The WTP is a policy level statewide multimodal transportation plan that is being updated in two phases: Phase 1 was adopted by the Transportation Commission in 2015 and established the Vision and proposed recommendations Phase 2 proposes Action Items to achieve the Vision abd will be adopted by WSDOT in Dec 2017 to implement the Vision. MPOS and RTPOs are represented by Matt Ransom (Vancouver) on Steering Committee Matt Ransom, Robin Mayhew, (Seattle) Kevin Murphy (Mount Vernon) and Kevin Wallace (Spokane) on Advisory Group

WTP and MTPs WTP – Phase 2 MTPs Long-range Statewide Transportation Plan (23 CFR 450.214) and Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan (RCW 47.06.040) Metropolitan Transportation Plan (23 CFR 450.324) Financially-constrained Project List is optional and not in Phase 2 Financially-constrained project list required Requires data from and coordination with MPOs Requires data from and coordination with WSDOT Must follow Title VI, EJ, ADA, and LEP Required for STIP approval Required for TIP approval Must follow documented public involvement and consultation processes with designated stakeholders Phase 2 statewide plan for all transportation agencies across the state – not just WSDOT. Will not contain a project list – the state legislature has adopted the Connecting Washington package with a 16 year project list Will describe the current performance program – it will not propose new performance measures or targets The federal requirements for MTPs and the WTP are very similar – same goals, same public involvement process, same consultation requirements. This provides us with opportunities to combine our processes. 3

Reaching the Vision: Focus Areas & Action Items Phase 1 Key Findings 2015 VOWS Survey Data Analysis Phase 2 Focus Areas Maintain and Preserve Assets 2. Manage Growth and Traffic Congestion 3. Enhance Multimodal Connections and Choices 4. Align the Funding Structure with the Multimodal Vision Scenario Planning Climate Change, Technology Phase 1 included over 100 recommendations WSDOT categorized the 100 to 12 Focus Areas Advisory Group and Steering Committee chose top 4 Focus Areas Advisory Group and WSDOT subject matter experts participated in scenario planning to discuss the plausible futures around these 4 focus areas. The WSDOT asked internal experts what keeps you up at night – Climate Change and Technology - we used these two as the uncertainties for our Advisory Group scenario planning exercises The Advisory Group proposed Action Items for all of us to work on after the plan is adopted. Effective, Feasible, and Relevant 11 Action Items Effective, Feasible, Relevant

MPO Outreach: What You Told Us Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Priorities include: Securing sustainable funding for maintenance and preservation Supporting regional economic vitality and exploring ways to improve accessibility Maximizing investments through partnerships Bridge preservation (SR 433 – Lewis & Clark bridge) Priorities from the Washington State Transportation Commission 2016 Annual Summary and their MTP The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) is the lead agency for a bi-state MPO, comprised of the urbanized area of Longview and Kelso, Washington and (crossing over the Columbia River) the city of Rainier, Oregon. The urbanized area, originally designated as an MPO in 1982 by federal and state governments, covers an area of over 66,000 people. The Cowlitz area Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) accomplishes much of the groundwork prior to CWCOG consideration.

Focus Area and Action Items Maintain and Preserve Assets MP1. Maintain, preserve, and operate assets to meet desired performance on multimodal transportation systems before funding expansion projects. MP2. Support ways to help jurisdictions, transportation asset owners, and transportation service providers prepare for, respond to, and become resilient to emergencies and disasters. The next few slides list Action Items for each Focus Area – see page 1 of your handout. The Action Items are things we will work on after the plan is adopted. Notice that MPOs and RTPOs are listed as partners to accomplish these action items. Do you have similar activities underway that can help with these two action items? Any volunteers? Stay tuned to our website for opportunities to comment on these action items. Item 2 supports your priority to preserve and maintain pavement and bridges We’ve received input from: Maintenance & Operations (Pasco Bakotich) Traffic (Ted Bailey) Emergency & Security (John Himmel) PARTNERS: regional and metropolitan transportation planning organizations, County Road Administration Board, Washington State Association of Counties, Association of Washington Cities, Washington Public Ports Association, Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board, Transportation Improvement Board, Washington State Transit Association, Community Transportation Association of the Northwest, pedestrian organizations, bicycle organizations, WSDOT

Focus Area and Action Items Manage Growth and Traffic Congestion MG1. Promote transportation-efficient communities by coordinating state agency technical assistance to enhance planning’s link to land use at all levels of government, the private sector, and other organizations. MG2. Prioritize access for people and goods instead of throughput for vehicles to improve multimodal options, livable communities, and economic vitality for people and businesses. MG3. Research, evaluate, adapt to, and deploy technologies and innovations in all modes; share best practices. We’ve received input from: Maintenance & Operations (Pasco Bakotich) Traffic (Ted Bailey) Emergency & Security (John Himmel) PARTNERS: regional and metropolitan transportation planning organizations, County Road Administration Board, Washington State Association of Counties, Association of Washington Cities, Washington Public Ports Association, Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board, Transportation Improvement Board, Washington State Transit Association, Community Transportation Association of the Northwest, pedestrian organizations, bicycle organizations, WSDOT 1 &2 . Implements recommended actions from Page 31, Phase 1 to couple land use with transportation decisions 3. Implements recommended actions from Page 32, Phase 1 to accommodate technologies.

Focus Area and Action Items Enhance Multimodal Connections and Choices EC1. Achieve better travel time reliability and door to door multimodal connections for people of all backgrounds and abilities through continued application of practical solutions. EC2. Provide transportation facilities and services to support the needs of all communities, including populations with specialized needs, those in rural areas, and those who are under-represented, under-served, or disproportionately affected. EC3. Adopt metrics for all modes to align with performance objectives. Your priority to explore accessibility/mobility matches action item #2. Do you have similar activities underway that can help with these two action items? Any volunteers We’ve received input from following WSDOT: Public Transportation (Alan Soicher) Office of Equal Opportunity (Larry Watkinson and Oscar Cerda) PARTNERS: Transit agencies, Washington Public Ports Association, Freight Mobility Strategic Improvement Board, County Road Administration Board, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, local governments, WSDOT. Implements recommended actions from Page 40, Phase 1 to increase travel time reliability Implements recommended actions from Page 42, Phase 1 to support inclusive and equitable planning and from Page 34, Phase 1 to support transportation for special needs populations Implements recommended actions from Page 32, Phase 1 to accommodate active transportation trends

Focus Area and Action Items Align the Funding Structure with the Multimodal Vision FS1. Support funding flexibility to reduce barriers to creating an integrated multimodal system that achieves performance objectives. FS2. Diversify and strengthen transportation revenue sources without compromising existing indebtedness. FS3. Address the constraints and opportunities for public-private partnership programs. Item 1 addresses your priority to complete the North-South Freeway Do you have similar activities underway that can help with these two action items? Any volunteers? Next up is Paul Krueger to discuss the Freight System Plan We’ve received input from following WSDOT staff: Public Private Partnerships (Anthony Buckley and Tonia Buell) Active Transportation Division (Barb Chamberlain, Ed Spilker, Charlotte Claybrooke) Economic Analysis (Lizbeth Martin-Mahar) CPDM (Todd Lamphere) PARTNERS: Washington State Association of Counties, Washington State Department of Commerce, metropolitan and regional transportation planning organizations, Association of Washington Business, Washington Public Ports Association, Western Federal Lands Highway Division, local governments, pedestrian organizations, bicycle organizations, WSDOT. 1 & 2 & 3. Implements specific funding reforms from Page 90, Phase 1

2017 Freight System Plan

Purpose of Freight System Plan Economy: Washington is second most trade-dependent state in the nation $126.8 billion in total imports and exports value 1.41 million jobs in freight-dependent industries (including wholesale, retail, manufacturing, construction, transportation, and agriculture/timber and wood products) $550.5 billion in gross business income for freight-dependent sectors Freight Components in Washington: Global Gateway - access to international markets Made in Washington - manufactured or produced in Washington Delivering Goods to You - representing local freight delivery To emphasize the importance of freight, identify specific information in the region before the meeting related to: Truck – Truck Freight Economic Corridors Rail – Major routes; crossings Marine – routes and ports Air Cargo – ports Specific issues to address should be identified in advance.

Purpose of Freight System Plan Objectives: To provide information on the importance of freight to the economy of the state To develop a working definition of the freight transportation system To provide an analysis of conditions and volumes, and a forecast for freight To identify the major freight trends, issues, and needs To provide a blueprint of strategies to address the identified trends, issues, and needs. Key Components: A Freight Investment Plan that describes key funding sources, networks eligible for funding, and projects identified on those networks A Marine Ports and Navigation Plan that describes the marine system and assesses the transportation needs of marine ports, including navigation

Purpose of Freight System Plan Key Federal Requirements: Identification of multimodal freight corridors and facilities Description of how the plan meets the national multimodal freight policy goals and the national highway freight program goals Strategies to mitigate significant congestion or delay caused by freight movement Development of a Freight Investment Plan, including a list of freight priority projects National Multimodal Freight Network: interim network designated; final will be designated by USDOT later in 2017 National Highway Freight Network: WSDOT and MPOs designated corridors in 2016 Freight Investment Plan: WSDOT is working with the state freight advisory committee to validate freight projects in 2017

Trends and Issues Economic Vitality Preservation Safety Efficient flow of freight through gateways: border crossings, airports, seaports Competition facing ports Preservation of industrial sites Preservation Aging infrastructure Waterway channel maintenance Safety Truck related crashes Truck parking shortages Highway-rail grade crossing improvements Ask audience for other topics for each goal

Trends and Issues Mobility Environment Stewardship Intermodal connections: inland ports New logistics and distribution models Urban goods movement Environment Climate impact vulnerability Emissions Hazardous material risks: crude by rail Stewardship System resilience (e.g., landslides) Congestion caused by freight Data and communication Ask audience for other topics for each goal

New Volumes and Forecasts Washington state’s freight network moved 436.6 million tons of freight in 2015, with a total of 194.9 billion ton-miles traveled. Freight demand by weight is projected to grow 29% in next 20 years, while the total ton-miles traveled is projected to increase 60%. (Source: FAF 4)

Marine Ports and Navigation Plan Foundation Setting Accounting of issues, trends, challenges, and needs Develop as a stand alone document Findings integrated into Freight System Plan and Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan RCW 47.06.070 | Marine ports and navigation plan The state-interest component of the statewide multimodal transportation plan shall include a state marine ports and navigation plan, which shall assess the transportation needs of Washington's marine ports, including navigation, and identify transportation system improvements needed to support the international trade and economic development role of Washington's marine ports.

Outreach and Schedule - 2017 February – March Initial scoping Solicit input and information, focusing on our scope and approach for the 2017 Plan update, and present the issues and trends identified in 2014. April – June In-progress update Present our preliminary analysis of issues and trends for 2017, and present the recommendations and strategies identified in 2014. June – September Review of findings Share the final draft of the plan Solicit feedback on recommendations and strategies. December Final plan submitted

What Does WSDOT Need From You? Feedback on WTP Phase 2 and State Freight draft plans 19

Contact Information Freight: Jason Beloso belosoj@wsdot.wa.gov 206-464-1259 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Freight/ WTP: Richard Warren warrenr@wsdot.wa.gov 206-464-1283 https://washtransplan.com 20