1. “efficient movement of goods across the entire state of Oregon”
Notes from Subcommittee Vision discussions: Question: What should the long-term vision be for aviation, marine and freight as a whole?
“efficient movement of goods across the entire state of Oregon”
“need to recognize commerce and the trade economy as the economic backbone of the state”
“in order for the state to be strong, we need diverse assets (across regions and modes) that support the trade economy”
“as a state we need to prioritize among our transportation investments- avoid the ‘peanut butter approach’ to funding enhancements to system”
“we need to make freight movement work for Oregon- and recognize that freight movement in the metro region is paramount to the economy of all parts of the state”
“reducing the increase in driving in growing urban areas should be a goal for freight mobility, it also has environmental benefits”
“While recognizing market demand, and the need to focus and prioritize investments, a long term vision should not lose sight of the importance of rural economic development”
“The panel should look for opportunities where costs can be reduced, salvaging assets rather than build anew where appropriate”
“no matter what kind of modal investment is being considered, there needs to be some nexus to the value and importance of freight movement”

2. Framework for a Freight ‘Vision’
Movement
in, out, and
through
Metro region
and major ports
Investment in
freight needs of
rural economies
VISION: How do we create the environment that supports the needs of both?

3. Outline of Subcommittee Preliminary Findings
The following Concepts are broad themes identified by the subcommittee to date
Strategies are potential subcommittee recommendations based on these themes
Questions:
What concepts are missing
What concepts need to be refined
What additional strategies can be added
What strategies need to be refined?

4. CONCEPT 1: Reduce highway congestion and increase freight efficiency by investing in ‘mode shift’ where market opportunities exist:
Strategies:
Invest in multimodal freight facilities including transloading facilities and port drop sites
Preservation and enhancement of shortline rail for corridors that serve ports
TBD: A state dividend for investment in congestion relief
TBD: Identify ways to incentivize Class 1 Rail toward picking up common carrier freight

5. CONCEPT 2: Address highway congestion for freight by investing in strategies that manage roadway demand and improve the efficiency of the existing system
Strategies:
Enhance transit service and other transportation options for commuters in congested urban areas*
Invest in innovative strategies that lead to more efficient use of the highway Right of Way (contra-flow traffic patterns, ITS, etc.)
*[note: the Transportation Options Plan identifies a menu of options in addition to transit investment]

6. CONCEPT 3: Address trucking and freight congestion through enhancements
Strategies:
Address freight bottlenecks on highway corridors, particularly in urban areas (e.g., I-5, I-205, etc.)
Enhance rural highway corridors that create freight network alternatives (e.g., Hwy 97, etc.)
Enhance state investment in multimodal transportation facilities (e.g., a permanent ConnectOregon fund, new revenue source, etc.)
Address truck parking shortages on highways to meet hours of service*
*[note: future needs are uncertain due to impact of automated and connected vehicles]

7. CONCEPT 4: Address port access constraints in the Portland Metro area:
Strategies:
Congestion reduction on highways serving the Port of Portland (multiple strategies)
Identify and enhance road, rail, and marine options that can relieve access constraints for the Port of Portland (e.g., transload and peel-off options)
Investigate potential for movement of containers on barges along the Columbia River (as well as linking to Tacoma)
Develop working group that identifies where and how to get new container service shipping calls

8. CONCEPT 5: Address rural port needs and solutions:
Strategies:
Market based enhancements of coastal river ports to provide shipper alternatives and increase economic activity
Develop working group that identifies where and how to get new container service shipping calls
Enhancement of shortline railroads and trucking corridors that serve these ports
Develop a statewide modal plan for Oregon ports
Enhanced funding for dredging, docking, jetty repair, etc.
Address land use constraints, and land use protections to ensure that urban development does not constrain future port development [look to Goal 12]
Address parking issue for trucks serving ports

9. CONCEPT 6: Address needs of rural airports:
Strategies:
Address Land Use protections for rural airports [constraints largely addressed in 2015 Leg. Session]
Support ‘though the fence’ airport operations where appropriate
Address workforce development needs that create constraints for small regional airports (i.e., pilot and mechanic shortages)

10. CONCEPT 7: Support transportation innovation that provides freight solutions:
Strategies:
Create a business and regulatory environment that establishes Oregon as an economic ‘hub’ for the UAV industry
Enhance trucking and port logistics through coordinated information technology
Position the state to be ‘early adopters’ of transportation innovations that are taking place nationwide, particularly those that have a positive impacts on freight mobility (e.g., freight platooning, ‘Uber model’ for truckers, etc.)

11. Subcommittee Discussion
Discussion Questions:
What additional strategies should the group identify?
What are the priority strategies to advance?
Which concepts or strategies can address statewide needs and priorities?
Movement in, out, and through Metro region and major ports
Investment in freight needs of rural economies