1. Patricia McDonald, Secretary Vermont Agency of Transportation
A Seamless, Multimodal, Integrated Transportation System:
What, Why and How
Patricia McDonald, Secretary
Vermont Agency of Transportation

2. Seamless, Multimodal, Integrated Transportation
What Would It Look Like?
Transparent to the consumer, regardless of modes
Reliable (quick and efficient are desirable, reliable is
essential)
Highly integrated with ITS and electronic information systems
Supports effective public / private partnerships that combine public infrastructure with private delivery systems
Provides diverse options – a more flexible, less vulnerable system

3. Seamless, Multimodal, Integrated Transportation
Why Do We Need It?
Maintain economic competitiveness in world markets
Target investment in an era of limited transportation funding
Enhance security requirements post 9/11
Investment capital in infrastructure – important, but a 20th century approach
Manage transportation systems – the 21st century approach

4. Seamless, Multimodal, Integrated Transportation
How Do We Do It?
Different needs - different systems
Passenger systems
Freight systems
Analyze relationships between passenger and freight systems
Identify opportunities for multi-use resources e.g. Canamex, I10, I35, I95 corridors

5. Seamless, Multimodal, Integrated Transportation
Passenger Systems
European examples: Netherlands, Germany, Sweden
Northeast corridor potential
Urban vs. rural resources
Alleviation of traffic congestion

6. Seamless, Multimodal, Integrated Transportation
Freight Systems
Opportunities beyond containerized cargo
Security concerns related to international trade
Better management of existing infrastructure.
Limitation (fiscal, geographical, environmental) on capital investment and physical expansion of facilities.

7. Seamless, Multimodal, Integrated Transportation
Examples
Passenger – Vermont Operations Council
Freight – I95 Corridor Coalition Intermodal Program Track
SCOHT - shift in perspective

8. THINK SEAMLESS, MULTIMODAL, INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION
BIKE & PED
AIR
PASSENGER
RAIL
FREIGHT
Patricia McDonald, Secretary
Vermont Agency of Transportation