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Page 1: Climate Change and Energy Planning for … Change and Energy Planning for MPOsPlanning for MPOs AfiveA five-part webinar series to build MPO capacitypart webinar series to build MPO

Climate Change and Energy Planning for MPOsPlanning for MPOs

A five-part webinar series to build MPO capacityA five part webinar series to build MPO capacity for energy and climate change planning

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AUDIENCE QUESTIONSAUDIENCE QUESTIONS

Please add to the Climate Change & Energy webinar discussion by sharing your insights,

observations and recommendations!observations, and recommendations!

Please send questions/comments via the Webinar “Chat Box” (at any time during the webinar).g )

Or, you can email them, after the webinar, to: [email protected]

We will use your input during the webinar and afterwards in preparing theWe will use your input during the webinar and afterwards, in preparing the final report for U.S. DOT on this AMPO project.

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5-Part Webinar Series on Climate Change5 Part Webinar Series on Climate Change and Energy (CC&E) Planning

1. The Context for CC&E Planning (Nov 29, 2011) 2. CC&E Partners and Collaboration (Jan 10, 2012) 3 CC&E Communications (Mar 6 2012)3. CC&E Communications (Mar 6, 2012)4. Linking CC&E Solutions to Other Goals (May 1, 2012)5. Effective CC&E Implementation – Traffic Operations/Management

(J 26 2012)(June 26 2012)

Goal: To build MPO capacity for CC&E planning – and identify common MPO concerns, needs, and opportunities

Sponsored by: FHWAPerformed by: AMPO in partnership with Parsons BrinckerhoffAICP credits: Webinar #1-4 (Webinar #5 Pending)

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Steering CommitteeSteering CommitteeCharlie Howard, Puget Sound (WA) Regional Council Todd Ashby, Des Moines (IA) Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Rich Perrin, Genesee (NY) Transportation CouncilCynthia Copeland, Strafford (NH) Regional Planning Commission Jacob Snow, formerly with RTC of Southern Nevada (NV)Walter Brooks and Jeffrey Roesel, New Orleans (LA) Regional Planning Council Ron Kirby, Metropolitan Washington (DC) Council of Governments Andrea Riner, formerly with Lane (OR) Council of Governments Ann Flemer, San Francisco Bay Area (CA) Metropolitan TransportationAnn Flemer, San Francisco Bay Area (CA) Metropolitan Transportation Commission

Sponsor: Diane Turchetta, FHWA

Project Planning: AMPO: DeLania Hardy and Rich DenbowParsons Brinckerhoff: Cindy Burbank, Tara Weidner, Gary McVoy, and Tiffany Batac

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Climate Change and Energy Planning for MPOsPlanning for MPOs

Webinar #5Effective Implementation of Traffic

Operations and Management

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OverviewOverview Framing Discussion

Gary McVoy Parsons BrinckerhoffGary McVoy, Parsons Brinckerhoff Why MPOs? Why Operations?

Wh t t d b t i i ? What to do about emissions? How to adapt?

MPO guests:g North Central Texas COG, Natalie Bettger Genesee Transportation Council, Rich Perrin

RTC f S th N d B i H ft RTC of Southern Nevada, Brian Hoeft Audience Q&A

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U.S. Recent Temperature ChangesU.S. Recent Temperature Changes

Annual Mean Temperature Anomalies 1901-2005Annual Mean Temperature Anomalies, 1901-2005

Source: EPA

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U.S. Recent Precipitation ChangesU.S. Recent Precipitation ChangesAnnual Precipitation Trends, 1901-2005

Source: EPA

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Tornados – link unclear, but…Tornados link unclear, but…

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Increased Extreme Weather Events

Pew Research CenterInteractive Extreme Weather Events Map

www.c2es.org/science-impacts/extreme-weather-events-map

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Unexpected consequencesUnexpected consequences

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Why MPOs?

Where do emissions come from in space

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GHG Sources – by Countryy yComparison: Annual* & Cumulative** CO2 Emissions

35%Annual Emissions (2004)

22%

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Source: * Annual Emissions for the year 2004 from IEA (2006) CO2 Emissions from Fossil Fuel Combustion** Cumulative Emissions from 1850-2000, CAIT WRI

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Transportation’s Share of U S GHGTransportation s Share of U.S. GHGSource: U.S. DOT Report to Congress, 2010

Rail3%

Marine5%

Pipelines1%

Lubricants1%

Light Duty Vehicles

Freight Trucks

Aircraft12%

58%

Buses0.6%

Motorcycles0.1%

Trucks19%

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Transportation pUrban vs. RuralTwo thirds of VMTTwo-thirds of VMT occurs in urban areas

Source: USDOT, FHWA, Hi h St ti ti SHighway Statistics Summary.

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Why Operations?

Where do emissions come fromWhere do emissions come from in the transportation system?

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Minimal US Highway expansionPast & Future Lane miles increasing

by < 1% per year

Source: USDOT, FHWA, Highway Statistics Summary.

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PROJECTS - NOT

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Wh d h t b tWho can do what about emissions?

MPOs provide a unique role.

MPOs provide a unique role, including a forum to facilitate the

role of others

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Potential array of transportationPotential array of transportation GHG mitigation strategies

1. Vehicle efficiency - PROMOTE 2. Low-carbon fuels - PROMOTE 3 VMT R d ti (i l di l d )3. VMT Reductions (including land use)4. Vehicle/System Operations5. Construction, Maintenance, Agency5. Construction, Maintenance, Agency

Operations

Parsons Brinckerhoff / Sarah J. Siwek & Associates, Inc. | Climate Change

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Traffic Operations: pStrategies To Reduce GHG

Source: Matthew Barth and Kanok Boriboonsomsin, “Traffic Congestion and Greenhouse Gases,” Access magazine, Fall 2009.

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AdaptationWhy MPO’s?

R t 5 b t S ti d S h t d N Y k i bRoute 5 between Scotia and Schenectady, New York, is overrun byfloodwaters from Mohawk River.Source: Routers

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Multi-Modal Transportation Systemp yDiverse, Complex and Vital - comes together in MPO

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MPOs Bring… gPartnerships, Decisions, Funding• Forum for strategies by multiple agenciesg y p g• Increase credibility of chosen strategies• Leverage multiple funding sourcesLeverage multiple funding sources

For example in New York….

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AdaptationWhy Operations?

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Maintenance/Operations – who else?p

Asset Management ETO (Emergency Transportation ETO (Emergency Transportation

Operations) ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) 511 (Traveler Information System) Adaptive Management / Partnerships….

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MPO Preparations for Extreme Eventsp Mitigation actions

Assess infrastructure most at risk, provide alt routes or re-design Promote street design that reduces paved surfaces, increases urban tree

t d b h t i l d ff tcanopy to decrease urban heat island effects Adaptation Actions to address:

Multi-day flooding Water rationing dust storms Water rationing, dust storms Wildfires Cooling Centers for extreme heat Increased days with poor Air Quality Index Energy outages Rock slides Increased maintenance - clearing of storm debris, cleaning storm drains Transit system operational impacts Transit system operational impacts

Evacuation/Rerouting/Recovery Plans Public Communication Clearinghouse for advance/during event communicationg g Event Coordination “Vision” and common goals

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MPOs can bring…SynergiesMPOs can bring…SynergiesThe right thing for many reasons

Source: Michigan DOT

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MPO Climate Strategies g-- multiple benefits --

C ti M t / T ffi Fl F i htCongestion Management / Traffic Flow ITS improvements such as…

− Signal TimingT it P ti

Freight ITS improvements such as…

- Pre-clearances at scale houses− Transit Pre-emption− Traveler Information− Ramp Metering

- Truck Stop Electrification

Improved routing Alternative fuels / Diesel retrofits

Bottleneck Reduction Incident management

Alternative fuels / Diesel retrofits Freight logistics improvements Intermodal facilities Freight rail diversion

Multimodal / Active / Sustainable TransportationStreet Design policies that promote…

Freight rail diversion

− Urban Tree Canopies− Walkable neighborhoods

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ResourcesResources “Extreme Weather, Climate change and the Risks we Face”

Scientific American Three part series (J h C th ith PScientific American Three-part series (John Carey author, with Pew Center commission)http://www.c2es.org/press-center/article/scientific-american-series-extreme-weather-climate-change

Gulf Coast Adaptation Studies Gulf Coast Adaptation Studies Impacts and Adaptation Options in the Gulf Coast, June 2012

by Hal Needman, David Brown, and Lynne Carter; (Pew Center)http://www pewclimate org/publications/gulf-coast-impacts-adaptation-optionshttp://www.pewclimate.org/publications/gulf-coast-impacts-adaptation-options

FHWA Gulf Coast Adaptation Studieshttp://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/climate_change/adaptation/ongoing_and_current_research/gulf_coast_study/index.cfm

‘Carbon Footprint Estimation Tool (CFET)’ of construction/maintenance projects - Univ of MD, Virginia Tech (Dec 2010)http://utc.dot.gov/publications/spotlight/2010_12/html/spotlight_1012.html

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AUDIENCE POLLING QUESTION

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Q 1: Does your agency provide a forum for multi-E i l i ?agency Emergency operations planning?

a) Yes climate change is part of ita) Yes, climate change is part of itb) Yes, but climate change is not part of itc) No, have not been able due to

funding/time limitationsd) No, not interested

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Transportation System Management And Operations Programs To Meet Climate Change Needs

Natalie Bettger

North Central Texas COG

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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS PROGRAMS TO MEET AND OPERATIONS PROGRAMS TO MEET

CLIMATE CHANGE NEEDS

Natalie BettgerNatalie BettgerJune 26, 2012

North Central Texas Council of Governments

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Presentation Outline

Regional Overview36

Regional Overview

Transportation Systems Management and Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) Projects

Project-Level Evaluation

Emergency Response to Extreme Weather

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North Central Texas Council of Governments

Transportation Department serves as the

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Transportation Department serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

Executive Board Fiduciary Agent

Regional Transportation Council Policy Board

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Dallas-Fort Worth Regiong38

12 County MPA - 9 County Non-Attainment Area - 9,441 Square Miles

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Regional Statisticsg

Current Population 6 6 million

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Current Population 6.6 million Population in 2035 9.8 millionCurrent Employment 4.2 million p y

Roadway Infrastructure/Freeways / Tollways 800 centerline miles

Arterials 1,800 centerline milesLight Rail 75 miles Light Rail 75 miles Commuter Rail 35 milesHOV / Managed Lanes 135 miles/ M gVeloweb 644 miles

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Regional Stakeholdersg

230 Citi

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230 Cities12 CountiesTwo TxDOT DistrictsThree Transit AgenciesOne Toll AuthorityTwo Commercial AirportsPrivate Partners

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NCTCOG TSM&O Projects& j41

Operations and ManagementOperations and ManagementIntelligent Transportation System DeploymentFreeway Incident Management / Freeway Incident Management /

Photogrammetry TrainingMobility Assistance PatrolsMobility Assistance PatrolsRegional Traffic Signal ProgramCenter to Center Plug In’s for SignalsCenter-to-Center Plug-In s for SignalsRegional Fiber Network

D d MDemand Management

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Project-Level EvaluationsProject Level Evaluations

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5,635 Signals, g

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Traffic Signal Implementation

City Signal Program Regional Signal Program

• Federal Funding or L l F di

• Federal FundingI l d b Local Funding

• Implemented by City

• Implemented by NCTCOG

• Regional ArterialsCity• Any Arterial• Single Jurisdiction

• Regional Arterials• Multiple

JurisdictionsSingle Jurisdiction Jurisdictions

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Regional Traffic Signal Retiming Program

Funding45

80 Percent Federal 20 Percent State / Local

Traffic Signals~2300 Intersections

Implementation Partners34 Cities; Two TxDOT Districts

P PurposeReduce vehicular emissions and improve mobility through traffic signal retiming. signal retiming.

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Corridor Selection Process

Call for Corridors46

Evaluation CriteriaVolumeAi Q lit (NOX d VOC)Air Quality (NOX and VOC)Signal CommunicationsConstruction ScheduleTruck PercentageEnvironmental JusticeSafetySafetyMulti-Modal OperationsMulti-Jurisdictional Corridor

Approval by Project Review Committee

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Air Quality BenefitQ y

R i l T ffi Si l R i i P

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Regional Traffic Signal Retiming Program

(Funded Through CMAQ)

Total Cost $4 000 000Total Cost $4,000,000

Total Signals ~300 (Includes hardware upgrades)

NOx 443.82 TonsNOx 443.82 Tons

VOC 1,267.93 Tons

CO2 186,629.52 Tons

Emission Duration 3 Years

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Proposed Selling of CO2 Emission C dit F T ffi Si lCredits For Traffic Signals

Regional Traffic Signal Retiming Additional Traffic

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Program

(Funded Through CMAQ)Signal Retiming

(Funded Through CO2Credits)

Total Cost $4,000,000 $2,000,000

Total Signals ~300 (Includes hardware upgrades)

~300 (Retiming only)

NOx 443.82 Tons 295.88 Tons

VOC 1,267.93 Tons 845.29 Tons

CO2 186,629.52 Tons 124,419.68 Tons2 ,

Program Emission Benefits

Region keeps NOx, VOC and CO2 Credits

Region keeps NOx, VOC Credits. Region sells CO2

Credits

Emission Credits Duration

3 Years 3 Years

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Demand Management49

Employer Trip Reduction Program

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Employer Trip Reduction Program Vanpool ProgramTryParkingIt com Tracks Commute TripsTryParkingIt.com Tracks Commute Trips

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Emergency Response to Extreme WeatherWeather

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Regional Response to E t W th C ditiExtreme Weather Conditions

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Public Works Emergency Response TeamAssistance Provided After April 3 Tornadoes

Regional Resource Inventory Public Works Assets, Resources g yand CapabilitiesCommunicate on the Regional Emergency Management listserv

Coordinating Responses to Requests for AssistanceOwn Jurisdiction First

Mutual Aid/SB11 Elected Official Support for Deployment

Training Damage Assessment and NIMS

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NCTCOG’s Current Practice for GHG

Developed Methodologies to Calculate Benefits

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Developed Methodologies to Calculate Benefits

T k P j t b P j t B iTrack on a Project-by-Project Basis

Incorporated CO2 Emissions into Air Quality Model

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NCTCOG’s Future Approach GHG pp

Policy Board Committed to Expanding Efforts to

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Policy Board Committed to Expanding Efforts to Include Multi-pollutant Benefits when Making Funding Decisionsg

Continue to Look for Innovative Funding Sources Continue to Look for Innovative Funding Sources, Where Credits are Not Sold

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Questions54

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AUDIENCE POLLING QUESTION

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Q 2: Which of the following GHG mitigation i i i l d i ?operations programs is your agency involved in?

a) Improve traffic flow (ramp meteringa) Improve traffic flow (ramp metering, incident management)

b) Si l ti i t it tib) Signal timing, transit pre-emptionc) Traveler informationd) Speed limit enforcement e) Pedestrian/bike access & safety programse) Pedestrian/bike access & safety programs

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Addressing Climate Change through MPO Transportation System Management & Operations Planning

Rich PerrinGenesee Transportation Council

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Addressing Climate Change through Addressing Climate Change through MPO Transportation System MPO Transportation System

Management & Operations PlanningManagement & Operations Planning

FHWA and AMPO Climate Change & Energy Planning for MPOsFHWA and AMPO Climate Change & Energy Planning for MPOs

June 26, 2012

Richard Perrin AICPRichard Perrin, AICP

GENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL

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GeneseeGenesee--Finger Lakes RegionFinger Lakes RegionGeneseeGenesee Finger Lakes RegionFinger Lakes Region

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GTC TSMO PlanningGTC TSMO PlanningGTC TSMO PlanningGTC TSMO Planning

19911991 –– Expressway Committee is formedExpressway Committee is formed 1991 1991 Expressway Committee is formedExpressway Committee is formed

1996 1996 –– Expressway Committee becomes Expressway Committee becomes Transportation Management Committee (TMC)Transportation Management Committee (TMC)p g ( )p g ( )

1996 1996 –– First regional TSMO planning activity First regional TSMO planning activity (IMAGE Report)(IMAGE Report) is completedis completed( p )( p ) pp

2002 2002 –– Regional Traffic Operations Center is Regional Traffic Operations Center is openedopened

2003 2003 –– First GTC ITS planning activity (First GTC ITS planning activity (Port of Port of Rochester ITS Case StudyRochester ITS Case Study) is completed) is completed

GENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCILGENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL

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GTC TSMO PlanningGTC TSMO PlanningGTC TSMO PlanningGTC TSMO Planning

2006 2006 –– First TSMO coordination First TSMO coordination t d i l t d GTCt d i l t d GTCstudy is completed; GTC study is completed; GTC

becomes TMC facilitatorbecomes TMC facilitator20072007 NYS Route 96 TrafficNYS Route 96 Traffic20072007 –– NYS Route 96 Traffic NYS Route 96 Traffic

Signal Coordination Study is Signal Coordination Study is completedcompletedpp20072007 –– LRTP 2027LRTP 2027 classifies classifies

recommendations by category recommendations by category rather than moderather than mode

20102010 –– GTC establishes GTC establishes d di t d TSMO itid di t d TSMO iti

GENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCILGENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCILdedicated TSMO positiondedicated TSMO position

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GTC TSMO PlanningGTC TSMO PlanningGTC TSMO PlanningGTC TSMO Planning

2011 2011 –– ITS Strategic Plan ITS Strategic Plan completedcompleted

20112011 –– LRTP 2035LRTP 2035 expands expands h i TSMOh i TSMOemphasis on TSMOemphasis on TSMO

20112011 –– TSMO guide is TSMO guide is de elopedde elopeddevelopeddeveloped

2011 2011 –– Development of Development of RCTO beginsRCTO beginsRCTO beginsRCTO begins

2011 2011 –– Diversion route Diversion route planning initiative beginsplanning initiative begins

GENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCILGENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL

planning initiative beginsplanning initiative begins

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Multiple Benefits of TSMOMultiple Benefits of TSMOMultiple Benefits of TSMOMultiple Benefits of TSMO

Advances important regional issues such as:Advances important regional issues such as: Advances important regional issues such as:Advances important regional issues such as: Improving safetyImproving safety Preserving the systemPreserving the system Increasing mobilityIncreasing mobility Reducing delayReducing delay Addressing climate changeAddressing climate change

GENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCILGENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL

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Primary TSMO InitiativesPrimary TSMO InitiativesPrimary TSMO InitiativesPrimary TSMO Initiatives

1.1. CoordinationCoordination1.1. CoordinationCoordination Facilitate interagency coordination and collaboration Facilitate interagency coordination and collaboration

among transportation agencies, first responders, among transportation agencies, first responders, d t i tid t i tiand emergency management organizationsand emergency management organizations

2.2. TechnologyTechnology U ili i f i d i i h l iU ili i f i d i i h l i Utilize information and communication technologies Utilize information and communication technologies

via ITS and other instrumentation via ITS and other instrumentation

33 DemandDemand3.3. DemandDemand Provide users with better and additional information Provide users with better and additional information

to manage demand on the systemto manage demand on the systemg yg y

GENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCILGENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL

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Primary TSMO InitiativesPrimary TSMO InitiativesPrimary TSMO InitiativesPrimary TSMO Initiatives

1.1. CoordinationCoordination1.1. CoordinationCoordination Facilitate interagency coordination and collaboration Facilitate interagency coordination and collaboration

among transportation agencies, first responders, among transportation agencies, first responders, d t i tid t i tiand emergency management organizationsand emergency management organizations

Examples:Examples:BiBi hl T i M C ihl T i M C i BiBi--monthly Transportation Management Committee monthly Transportation Management Committee (TMC) meetings(TMC) meetings

Regional Concept of Transportation OperationsRegional Concept of Transportation Operations Regional Concept of Transportation Operations Regional Concept of Transportation Operations (RCTO)(RCTO)

Diversion Route Planning InitiativeDiversion Route Planning Initiative Diversion Route Planning InitiativeDiversion Route Planning Initiative

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Primary TSMO InitiativesPrimary TSMO InitiativesPrimary TSMO InitiativesPrimary TSMO Initiatives

2.2. TechnologyTechnology2.2. TechnologyTechnology Utilize information and communication technologies Utilize information and communication technologies

via ITS and other instrumentation via ITS and other instrumentation

Examples:Examples: Identify agency capabilities Identify agency capabilities –– whatwhat, not , not howhow

Diagnosis to PrognosisDiagnosis to Prognosis

Role of ITS in “Complete Streets”Role of ITS in “Complete Streets”

GENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCILGENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL

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Primary TSMO InitiativesPrimary TSMO InitiativesPrimary TSMO InitiativesPrimary TSMO Initiatives

3.3. DemandDemand3.3. DemandDemand Provide users with better and additional information Provide users with better and additional information

to manage demand on the systemto manage demand on the system

Examples:Examples: Offer accurate and upOffer accurate and up--toto--date travel informationdate travel information

Promote alternative travel optionsPromote alternative travel options

Improve wayfinding for destinations and parkingImprove wayfinding for destinations and parking

GENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCILGENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL

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Mutual BenefitsMutual BenefitsMutual BenefitsMutual Benefits

Raises profile of both TSMO and climate changeRaises profile of both TSMO and climate change Raises profile of both TSMO and climate changeRaises profile of both TSMO and climate change Mainstreams TSMO as a viable alternative and costMainstreams TSMO as a viable alternative and cost--

effectively addresses climate change usingeffectively addresses climate change usingth i ti tth i ti tthe existing systemthe existing system

Provides opportunities to gain additional championsProvides opportunities to gain additional champions A l b h hA l b h h d id i Appeals to both cashAppeals to both cash--strapped transportation strapped transportation

agencies and environmental advocatesagencies and environmental advocates

Broadens availability of resourcesBroadens availability of resources Broadens availability of resourcesBroadens availability of resources May expand access to funding if benefits can be May expand access to funding if benefits can be

demonstrateddemonstrated

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GENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCILGENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL50 W. Main St., Suite 811250 W. Main St., Suite 8112

Rochester, NY 14614Rochester, NY 14614www gtcmpo orgwww gtcmpo orgwww.gtcmpo.orgwww.gtcmpo.org

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AUDIENCE POLLING QUESTION

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Q 3: What would help your agency facilitate i l l i f li h doperational planning for climate change and energy

in your region?

a) More fundingb) Mandate/reprioritizationb) Mandate/reprioritizationc) Tools/best practices assistance ) Od) Other

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Multimodal Traffic Operations and Management in Las VegasManagement in Las Vegas

Brian Hoeft

RTC of Southern Nevada

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Multimodal Traffic Operations and Management inManagement in         Las Vegas

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Climate Change challenges in Southern Nevadain Southern Nevada

Source:

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Climate Change challenges in Southern Nevada (cont.)

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Renewable Energy efforts

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Regional Collaboration and Multimodal approach

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RTC’s new downtown transit center

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RTC Bike Center Mixing Modes!

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Electric Bike (E-Bike) Program

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RTC / FAST  current daily activities

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New premium transit service emphasizes renewable energy, additional modes, and traffic operations technology

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Premium Transit Service (cont.)

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BHX & HDXOpened September 18, 2011Opened September 18, 2011

Rid hi I 98 8%98 8%Ridership Increase 98.8%Feb. 2011-Feb 2012

98.8%

HDX = 27 minutes BHX = 40 minutes

Previous routewas 60 minutes

From Sunset To Downtown Las Vegas

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The emerging center of the transportation system universe

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Seeing is believingSeeing is believing

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If you measure it, you can manage it

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Safe and efficient incident clearance

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How to quantify impact of incidents on freeway performance

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How to quantify impact of incidents on freeway performance (cont.)

Crashes that block half or more freeway lanes cause queues to grow at a rate of 150 to 200f ifeet per minute.RTC‐FAST Analysis, 2012

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How to quantify impact of incidents on freeway performance (cont.)performance (cont.)

When no tow truck is needed, the average time to clear lanes after a NHPto clear lanes after a NHP trooper arrives is less than three minutes.

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AMPO Climate Change and Energy Planning Webinar SeriesPlanning Webinar Series

Multimodal Traffic Operations and Management inManagement in         Las Vegas

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Audience DiscussionPlease use the webinar question tool to submit

questions – and also to provide your own insights, information and suggestionsinformation and suggestions.

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CC& E Planning for MPOs gFindings Workshop & ReportReview five webinars :1-Context, 2-Partners, 3-Communications, 4-Co-benefits, 5-Implementation Issues, unique MPO role, needs MPO role in CC&E Mitigation and Adaptation activities MPO case study examples of best practices

Action Plan: For individual MPOs and MPOs collectively How can FHWA, AMPO, others assist MPO efforts to inform and , ,

influence decisions on mitigation and adaptation

Workshop at 2012 AMPO Annual Conference: Moving Americas MetrosThursday, September 13, 10:50 am – 12:20 pmSarasota Springs, NY, (Conference registration at: www.ampo.org )

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Thank you!Webinar slides available at : www.ampo.org

Contacts for further info:AMPO: Rich Denbow [email protected]

FHWA Di T h tt di t h tt @d tFHWA: Diane Turchetta [email protected]: Tara Weidner [email protected];

Tiffany Batac [email protected] McVoy [email protected]

Cindy Burbank [email protected]