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David S. Ekern, P.E. April 6, 2005 Transforming Transportation Building the Next Generation Context Sensitive Solutions Project Development Conference

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Page 1: David S. Ekern, P.E. April 6, 2005 David S. Ekern, P.E. April 6, 2005 Transforming Transportation Building the Next Generation Context Sensitive Solutions

David S. Ekern, P.E.

April 6, 2005

David S. Ekern, P.E.

April 6, 2005

Transforming Transportation Building the Next Generation Transforming Transportation Building the Next Generation

Context Sensitive SolutionsProject Development Conference

Context Sensitive SolutionsProject Development Conference

Page 2: David S. Ekern, P.E. April 6, 2005 David S. Ekern, P.E. April 6, 2005 Transforming Transportation Building the Next Generation Context Sensitive Solutions

Topics MapTopics MapTopics MapTopics Map

Taking Stock

Where the Journey is Headed

Overview of the Initiatives of Change

Page 3: David S. Ekern, P.E. April 6, 2005 David S. Ekern, P.E. April 6, 2005 Transforming Transportation Building the Next Generation Context Sensitive Solutions

IdahoIdahoTransportationTransportation

BoardBoard

D-4Gary Blick

Castleford, Idaho

D-1John McHughPost Falls, Idaho

D-2Bruce SweeneyLewiston, Idaho

D-3Monte C. McClure

Meridian, Idaho

D-6John X. ComboIdaho Falls, Idaho

D-5Neil Miller

Blackfoot, Idaho

ChairmanCharles L. Winder

Boise, Idaho

#150

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ITDExecutive

TeamDavid Ekern Director

Sue SimmonsAdministration

Charles RountreeDeputy Director,

Planning/Programming

Larry FalknerPublic

Transportation

Bob MartinAeronautics

Pamela LoweMotor Vehicles

Steve HutchinsonHighways

Julie PipalBudget, Policy,

Intergov. Relations

Page 5: David S. Ekern, P.E. April 6, 2005 David S. Ekern, P.E. April 6, 2005 Transforming Transportation Building the Next Generation Context Sensitive Solutions

Transportation Transportation

is:is:Transportation Transportation

is:is:

International in scope

Intermodal / Integrated in form

Intelligent in character

Inclusive in service

Agencies are Agencies are moving to:moving to:

Agencies are Agencies are moving to:moving to:

Provide a new mix of products and services

Increase the use of technology

Develop interagency alliances/ partnerships

Redefine private sector relationships

Reshape and upgrade workforce skills

Focus on Planning and Innovative Finance

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Professional Attributesand

Leadership Culture:

Professional Attributesand

Leadership Culture: Customer focused

Innovative in reducing barriers

Technology savvy

Entrepreneurial Attitude

Customer focused

Innovative in reducing barriers

Technology savvy

Entrepreneurial Attitude

Accountability

Consistency

Strategic/Tactical

Recognition

Accountability

Consistency

Strategic/Tactical

Recognition

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21ST CENTURY Mobility (outcomes) Customer-oriented System-focused 24X7 Proactive Performance-driven Partnerships

20TH CENTURY Public works Project-focused Our jurisdiction 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Reactive Business as usual Do it our way

When the Transformation is Complete

When the Transformation is Complete

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What Idahoans Want:What Idahoans Want:

• Multimodal systems that provide choices

• Quality of life that respects history and protects its environment

• Being engaged in making decisions about the system

• Achieving goals within the bounds of reasonable funding

THE BOARD DIRECTION

To focus on turning the Vision into real and

tangible products and services

THE BOARD DIRECTION

To focus on turning the Vision into real and

tangible products and services

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Improving Safety

Enhancing System Operations

Organizational Development

Planning and Innovative Finance

Improving Project/Program Delivery

Strategic Strategic Focus AreasFocus AreasStrategic Strategic

Focus AreasFocus AreasMoving the business from one place

to another

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Operations & System

Management

Operations & System

Management

2004 Access Management

Policy Update

Regional Transportation

Operation Centers

Traveler Services/511

2005 Road Weather

Information Systems

Statewide Communication

Strategic Plan Update

Organizational Development

Organizational Development

2004 IS System Transformation Statewide Facilities Master

Plan Transfer of Programming to

Planning Program Budgeting Emphasize Research Moving

to Practice

2005 HQ/District 3 Facilities Plan

Focus on Employee Services

Review of Pay Delivery System

Division Internal Realignments

Administrative Study

Improving Improving

SafetySafetyImproving Improving

SafetySafety

2004

Consolidated

Traffic

Section/Office of

Highway Safety

Functions

2005

Statewide

Safety

Program

Idaho Safety

Summit

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Planning and Innovative FinancePlanning and Innovative Finance

2004Treasure Valley Regional PlanForum on Transportation InvestmentRecreational Airstrips PlanRest Area System – Investment PlanConsolidated STIP ProcessNon-Metropolitan Consultation Guidelines

2005Program Budgeting and Process ReviewConnecting IDAHO – GARVEE BondingAsset Management/Performance Measures

UpdateSystem Adjustments Guidelines RevisionForum on Aviation Investment

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Project / Program Project / Program DeliveryDelivery

Project / Program Project / Program DeliveryDelivery

2004 Context Sensitive Solutions/Policy

2005

Resource Agency Agreements

ITD / FHWA / LHTAC Stewardship Agreement

Funding Neutral Project Development Process

Consultant Process Review

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DEFINING CONTEXT SENSITIVE SOLUTIONS

A way of thinking…

Creating a project which will leave a lasting positive impact on the people it serves and the area it affects.

A philosophy defining a successful project as being in harmony with the community and the environment.

Page 14: David S. Ekern, P.E. April 6, 2005 David S. Ekern, P.E. April 6, 2005 Transforming Transportation Building the Next Generation Context Sensitive Solutions

DEFINE SUCCESS AS:

Community Acceptance

Environmental Compatibility

Engineering Functional Credibility

Financial Feasibility

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FACTORS THAT SHAPE SUCCESS

All Modes

Public Involvement

Balance Interdisciplinary Team

Aesthetics Design Flexibility

Page 16: David S. Ekern, P.E. April 6, 2005 David S. Ekern, P.E. April 6, 2005 Transforming Transportation Building the Next Generation Context Sensitive Solutions

MAKING ITHAPPEN

Visionary Leadership/ Attitude of Excellence

Personal Perseverance Planning with Public Involvement Creative Funding Attitude

Integration of Experts Flexible/Innovative Design Learning from Success and

Failure Sharing the Results

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Our Mission Remains:Our Mission Remains:

. . . through high-quality, cost-effective transportation systems that are safe,

reliable, and responsive for the economical and efficient movement

of people and products.

Improving Customer Service and System Performance

Improving Customer Service and System Performance

Page 18: David S. Ekern, P.E. April 6, 2005 David S. Ekern, P.E. April 6, 2005 Transforming Transportation Building the Next Generation Context Sensitive Solutions

Thank YouThank You

[email protected]

— Quality Transportation Through People Who Make a Difference —