ALDOT Statewide Freight Plan Freight Advisory Committee Meeting October 7 2015 130 PM Meeting Agenda Welcome and Introductions Website Update Commodity Flow Comparisons MPO Meetings Recap Draft Performance Measures ID: 762087
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ALDOT Statewide Freight PlanFreight Advisory Committee MeetingOctober 7, 2015 – 1:30 PM
Meeting AgendaWelcome and IntroductionsWebsite UpdateCommodity Flow ComparisonsMPO Meetings RecapDraft Performance MeasuresDraft Primary Freight NetworkNext Steps
ALDOT Freight Planning Websitewww.dot.state.al.us Bureaus drop-down box on lower right “Transportation Planning and Modal Programs”
Overview of Freight PlanPurposeAlign Alabama’s freight policy with MAP-21 and related guidanceProvide guidance to MPOs on performance monitoringThe 2016 Alabama Statewide Freight Plan will identify: Alabama Statewide Freight Network and methodologyMotor freight movement characteristicsDeficiencies on Freight Network (congestion, safety, other) MAP-21 and Title VI consistency and complianceGoals and performance measures specific to motor freightStatewide improvement strategy for freight mobilityPrevious Efforts 2010 Alabama Statewide Freight Study and Action Plan2013 Alabama Rail Plan and Rail Directory
Commodity Flow AnalysisFocus on statewide commodities moved2012 versus 2040Freight Analysis Framework data43 commoditiesDifferent modesKilotons movedLooking to FAC for confirmation or questions
Anticipated results will be a growth in commodities being moved No drastic change in commodities Just increases
Coal remains the dominate commodity – especially for the destination FAF predicts Alabama origin commodities of chemicals to decrease while gravel is expected to see a large increase
Expect significant growth in Manufactured Products and Precision Instruments
Biggest change will be cereal grains coming to Alabama on the inland waterways Origins will remain much lower than destinations
Large increase in Coal exports through the Port Small increases in other exports and all imports
MPO Regional MeetingsSix meetings held – Columbus (GA), Montgomery, Mobile(2), Birmingham, and HuntsvillePurpose was to gain regional perspective on freight issuesAll MPOs participated with the exception of Auburn and Dothan Representatives from Port Authority, Birmingham Airport, BNSF Railroad and other logistics staff also participated
Highlights from MeetingsPresented base year commodity flows Gathered input on:Overall Freight Mobility TrendsFreight ChokepointsKey Freight GeneratorsPriority Freight ImprovementsPorts Authority Expansion PlansInformation to be used for: Primary Freight Network, Model Validation, Improvement Strategy
Draft Primary Freight NetworkPrioritized Network for Freight Improvements and StrategiesRequired by MAP-21Draft network developed by ALDOT based on previous commodity flows, network connectivityTo be finalized upon FAC comment and projected 2040 conditions
Draft Performance MeasuresLinked to Freight Mobility GoalsAddresses key MAP-21 emphasis areas: Congestion Reduction/ Mobility PreservationInfrastructure ConditionEconomic CompetitivenessSafetyInnovative Operational Improvements Environmental Sustainability/ Environmental JusticeInfluenced by available data sourcesCorridor and Statewide levels
Next StepsValidate and complete statewide modelFinalize Primary Freight NetworkComplete freight performance measuresDevelop freight improvement strategy