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

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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

8. Phase II Tasks:
Task 5: Planning Level Analysis and Project Identification
 Refine Phase 1 Project List
 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

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

10. Spokane Intermodal Yard

11. Spokane Intermodal Yard

12. South Seattle

13. South Seattle

14. South Seattle

15. Task 1 - Coalition Sustainability

16. 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.

17. 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.”

18. 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.

19. 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

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

21. 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

22. 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.

23. Thank You! Questions / Comments? Chris Herman, WPPA