1. New Directions Forward Scott Omer, PTP, Director Multimodal Planning Division Arizona Department of Transportation 2014 AzTA / ADOT Annual Conference April 14, 2014

2. Importance of A Strong Vision Develop a multimodal system, moving people and freight that offers transportation choices and connects all of Arizona, while linking the state nationally and globally. ~ 2050 “ “ 2

3. Preliminary Alts Planning for a Multimodal System

4. A New Way of Doing Business

5. Not Always a Highway Solution Performance management will broaden our vision System performance will drive the solution and investment decision making 5

6. Goal is a Healthy Transportation System 6

7. A Healthy System Connects a Strong Economy 7 Enhance connection to major domestic markets in southern California and central Texas Improve commerce flow with emerging market in Mexico

8. Multimodal Linkages are Necessary 15 airports are within 10 miles of the Key Commerce Corridors A combined economic impact of $22.2 Billion House 47% of the states total registered aircraft Include four Commercial Service Airports serving 21.4 million passengers in 2013 8

9. Tucson to Phoenix Passenger Rail 3 Final Alternatives

10. Developing a State Transit Perspective 10 State Transit Plan : Outline a statewide vision for transit Establish priorities for transit development Identify corridors of travel that will increase regional connectivity Develop implementation strategies

11. Enhancing Active Transportation 11 State Bike and Pedestrian Plan establishes a vision for bicycling and walking in Arizona. Goals include: double the percentage of trips reduce crashes improve infrastructure on state highways Economic Impact of Bicycling examined bicycle industry of Arizona $88 million in economic effects generated each year from out-of-state bicyclists in tourism and retail sales creating 721 jobs

12. Institutionalizing Smart Transportation  Examining ways to integrate smart, sustainable planning and flexible design strategies into ADOT’s processes  Smart Transportation promotes the connection between transportation, land use, the economy, and the natural environment  Will be a reference toolkit to enhance current practices and inspire new ways of doing business 12

13. Questions Scott Omer, PTP Director, Multimodal Planning Division 602-712-8143 somer@azdot.gov Questions? 13