Alliance for I-69 Presentation

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CommunitiesWorking Togetherto Meet GrowingDemand & Bring

An InterstateHighway to

UnderservedRegions of Texas

EncouragingCooperation andSeeking Solutions

Since 1994

July 2008


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Who is the Alliance for I-69 Texas?Who is the Alliance for I-69 Texas?

www.I69texas.orgwww.I69texas.org

ission: Actively advocate theconstruction of an interstatehighway in Texas from

Texarkana to the Lower RioGrande Valley and Laredo byupgrading existing highways

where possible

he Alliance is a 501 (c) (6) non-profit organization made up oflocal governments, economicdevelopment groups, port

authorities and private-sectorassociate members

Board Chairs ofAlliance for I-69 Texas

John Thompson, Polk County Judge (Current)Robert Eckels, Former Harris County Judge (2004-2007)

Helen R. Walker, Former Victoria County Judge (1998-2003)

Louis Bronaugh, Former Mayor of Lufkin (1993-1998)

TEXAS

CORRIDOR


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History of I-69 Initiative

Federal 1991 - Congress gave interstate

designation to I-69 specifying a corridorthrough Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee,Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana andTexas

1995 Funding of first feasibility study

1999 -2008 Federal funding total for I-69 in Texas just over $60 million

State 2002 TxDOT designates I-69 as one of

four priority corridors

2003 Alliance for I-69 supportslegislation to expand TxDOT authority to

use alternative financing tools 2004 - 2005 Environmental scoping

meetings

2006 TxDOT issues request forqualifications from potentialComprehensive Development Agreement(CDA) partners

2007 Draft Environmental ImpactStatement published on Tier 1

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I-69 is aMulti-State

Corridor


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Progress Made in 2008

Transportation Commission

appointed 24-member I-69Corridor Advisory Committee

Commission adopted guidingprinciples:

TxDOT to approve toll rates

Only new lanes to be tolled

No non-compete clauses

Follow existing ROW whenpossible

TxDOT recommended I-69 study

area be confined to upgradeableexisting highways

ZAI/ACS selected to createmaster development andfinancial plan for I-69 Texas anda specific plan for upgrading

U.S. 77 south of Corpus Christi


TxDOTRecommendations

Narrow Study Area toExisting US 59, US 84,US 77, US 281 and SH 44Upgradeable Corridors

TxDOT POLICY: If additionaltravel lanes are added toexisting highways, only thenew lanes will have tolls.


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Zachry/ACS Proposal

Anticipates $2.5 billion in near-

term transportationconstruction projects in I-69vicinity

Anticipates no fuel tax dollarsfor construction of US 77upgrades and other near-termprojects

Identifies opportunities forlong-term improvementsincluding a total of 60 near,mid- and long-term possibleprojects (not all of which willgo forward)

Anticipates multimodalsolutions to transportationchallenges

ZAI/ACS will work with local

communities to plan projectsthat are needed and viable.The Alliance will facilitate this 5www.I69texas.orgwww.I69texas.org


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ZAI Conceptual Plan for US 77

Anticipates system financing of US

77 improvements

Other toll projects would generaterevenue to develop US 77

CC Southside Mobility Corridor

CC SH 358 managed lanes

CC SH 286 managed lanes

Driscoll bypass

Riviera bypass

5-Mile Spur Cameron County

West Loop Cameron County

Proposes no tolls on US 77 except

on the relief routes at Driscoll andRiviera

Proposes complete local andcounty government coordination

Includes upgrading 110 miles to

interstate standard to connect toInterstate 37 at Corpus Christi



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Why is I-69 Needed: Texas is Growing

The Texas population is growing at morethan 1,000 people each day

Texas population:

1980 - 14.2 million

2006 23.5 million

2025 More than 30 million (est)

Strong growth along I-69 corridor:

Percent Growth Since 2000 Census

27% - McAllen-Edinburg SMA

18% - Brownsville-Harlingen SMA

23% - Laredo SMA

18% - Houston-Sugar Land SMA

13% - Polk County

7% - Nacogdoches County

6% - Longview-Marshall SMA

5% - Texarkana SMA

Texas has created 1.6 million new jobsin the past 10 years


The Texas Data Center and the Office of the

State Demographer project that the Texas

population will increase by 71.5% from 2000

to 2040, from 20.9 million to 35.8 millionpeople. Source: Texas State Data Center


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Ready or Not, Freight is Coming (andReady or Not, Freight is Coming (andGoing)Going)

The I-69 corridor is already a major

freight corridor.

Rail & truck traffic will increase in Texaswhether or not we build newtransportation capacity.

Texas gained 36,000 new manufacturing

jobs since 2004. Increasedmanufacturing means more freight.

Texas leads the nation in exports.Imports and exports are doubling every10 years.

Panama Canal expansion will change

world freight flow patterns, increasingthe amount of goods movement on

Texas highways and railroads.



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ZAIs Proposed Freight Shuttle SystemZAIs Proposed Freight Shuttle System


Containers or Trailers

Improving the Supply Chain Elevated Guideways in

Existing Right-of-Way

Universal Shuttle

Drive-on/Drive-off loadingof rotating cargo bay

16 feet

20 feet


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ConceptualRouting ofInitial FreightShuttle

Network inZAI Proposal

San Antonio

Dallas

Houston

CorpusChristi

Harlingen

Laredo

VictoriaFreeport

TexasCity


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New Highways Bring New Jobs & TaxBase

SH 130 Case Study Williamson

& Travis Counties Orthopeutics LP moves its spinal treatment

company from San Diego, CA, toGeorgetown

Joe Vining of Round Rock EDC reports their11 miles stretch of SH 130 has put them in

the hunt for several companies currentlylocated in San Jose, CA

Atlantic Coast Developers LLC brings amixed use project to SH 130 including 1.45million sq.ft. of office, hotels,entertainment and apartments

Endeavor Real Estate Group LLC is putting

in 2.3 million sq.ft. of retail, multi-family,office space and a hotel at SH 130 and US290

Retail West Properties is building 1.4million sq.ft. of retail space and 1,200residential units on the corridor

SCC Development Co. and EastborneInvestments Ltd, both NY developers, areputting in 1 million sq.ft. of retail at SH


Georgetown

HuttoRound Rock

Manor

Pflugerville


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Doing Nothing is Not an Option



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Project FundingProject Funding

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10 years ago the Texas portion of I-69 was

estimated to be a $6 billion project. Todaythe estimate is $12 to $15 billion due toinflation in construction materials, fuel andenvironmental regulation.

Since 1991 federal funding for the multi-state 1,700-mile I-69 corridor has been $300

million. The Texas portion of federal fundinghas been $60 million.

The State has invested about $48 million inthe I-69 environmental review process.

Federal and state funding of ongoing studies

has been critical to bringing us to nearcompletion of the Tier 1 EIS process.

The current cost of interstate highwayconstruction is in excess of $30 million permile. Additional tools and funding sourcesfrom both Washington and Austin are needed

as we approach actual design andconstruction of I-69 in Texas.


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What I-69 Needs From WashingtonWhat I-69 Needs From Washington

Over the history of the project, I-69 has

consistently received support to advancedevelopment

Designation as high priority corridor

Included in Environmental Streamlining ExecutiveOrder

Designated Corridor of the Future

Consistent annual federal funding

As we move toward I-69 construction we needto:

Capitalize on the toll pilot project programincluded in SAFETEA-LU to enhance the ability ofTexas to attract project funding

Define the Corridor of the Future Program toserve as a template for dedicated funding

Use the opportunity of the next federaltransportation reauthorization bill to advance I-69through funding flexibility and creative financingprovisions

Further reduce the donor/donee disparity againstTexas



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What I-69 Needs From AustinWhat I-69 Needs From Austin

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The Alliance for I-69 Texas supported HB 3588 in

2003, HB 2702 in 2005 and SB 792 in 2007 in orderto create and preserve the tools needed to build I-69

As we move toward I-69 construction we need to:

Reverse the diversions from Fund 6 for purposes otherthan construction and maintenance

Index the state fuels tax to continue adequatemaintenance of the existing highway system

Pass enabling legislation allowing TxDOT to utilize aportion of the $5 billion Prop 12 general revenue bondon projects in the I-69 corridor

Preserve the tools already provided by the Legislatureincluding bonding, tolls and private equity participation

The Alliance supports:

Tolling for new capacity only

Use of existing right of way wherever possible on I-69

Dedicated freight components, such as freight shuttle,that separate freight movers from passenger vehicles

Comprehensive Development Agreements (CDAs) forprivate equity

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Alliance Board Members for 2008Alliance Board Members for 2008

NORTHEASTCharles Thomas, Carthage Economic Development Corp.

Alliance Executive Committee MemberBrenda Samford, Carthage City Manager

Ed Smith, Mayor of Marshall

James Carlow, County Judge, Bowie County

James Greer, County Commissioner, Harrison County

David Anderson, County Judge, Panola County

EASTJohn Thompson, County Judge, Polk County

Alliance Board Chair

Jack Gorden Jr., Mayor of Lufkin

Alliance Executive Committee MemberJim Jeffers, Nacogdoches City Manager

Brad Browder, Cleveland Economic Development Corp.

John Windham, Mayor of Center

NORTH CENTRALJim Edmonds, Chairman, Port of Houston Authority

Alliance 2ndVice Chair

Jeff Moseley, President, Greater Houston Partnership

Ben White, Mayor of College Station

Norman Brown, County Commissioner, Liberty County

CENTRALBillie Jones, Wharton Chamber of Commerce

Buck Boettcher, Mayor of East Bernard

Mickey Reynolds, County Commissioner, Wharton County

Perri DArmond, Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council

COASTAL BENDJudy Hawley, Commissioner, Port of Corpus Christi Authority

Alliance 3rdVice ChairLoyd Neal, County Judge, Nueces County

Terry Simpson, County Judge, San Patricio CountyTom Niskala, Corpus Christi MPO & Chamber of Commerce

Nelda Martinez, Council Member, Corpus Christi

Berdon Lawrence, South Texas Property Owners Assn.

EAST SPUR SOUTH TEXASBill Summers, President, Rio Grande Valley Partnership

Alliance Vice Chair

J. D. Salinas, County Judge, Hidalgo County

Pete Sepulveda, International Bridge System, Cameron CountyAlan Johnson, Texas State Bank, Harlingen

Ben Medina, Planning Director, City of Brownsville

Pat Townsend, Mission Economic Development Corp.

Mike Allen, McAllen Economic Development Corp.

WEST SPUR SOUTH TEXASJ. Jorge Verduzco, International Bank of Commerce, Laredo

Alliance Secretary/Treasurer

Danny Valdez, County Judge, Webb County

Harold Gleinser, County Judge, Goliad County

Raul Salinas, Mayor of LaredoDavid Silva, County Judge, Bee County

Ray Miller, Victoria MPO

Ex-Officio Members

Louis Bronaugh

Helen Walker

Robert Eckels

Michael Behrens

July 2008

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