Locust Town Hall-Honeycutt Room, 186 Ray Kennedy Drive … · 2017. 3. 9. · II-1 COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (CTP) DEVELOPMENT II-1.1 Develop CTP Vision Anson County CTP Meeting

Locust Town Hall-Honeycutt Room,

186 Ray Kennedy Drive Locust, NC 28097

Please use the side door.

1000 North1st Street, Suite 17 Albemarle, NC 28001 980.581.6589 www.rockyriverrpo.org

“Serving Anson, Stanly and a portion of Union Counties & Municipalities.”

AGENDA

TECHNICAL ADVISORY

COMMITTEE

1. Ethics Statement Richard B. Allen, Chairman 2. Amend/Adopt Agenda Richard B. Allen, Chairman…………….……………………...…..(ACTION NEEDED) 3. Approval of Minutes from January 2017 Richard B. Allen, Chairman…………….……………………...…..(ACTION NEEDED) 4. Strategic Transportation Improvement (STI) - Prioritization 5.0 (P5.0) (20 minutes) Dana Stoogenke, RRRPO……………………………..…….………………………..(ACTION NEEDED)

Background: The TCC Subcommittee has met twice since January. The goal of the Subcommittee was to determine the best way to select projects for the P5.0 process. All transportation modes for the RRRPO need to be entered into the P5.0 database in mid-September 2017. P5.0 will allow for 18 projects per mode. A lot of work needs to be done to complete the vetting of highway projects. The Subcommittee has recommended using Crash data (2009-2013), Volume to Capacity data, and Truck Traffic data as baseline assessment tools. In addition, all projects will be run through the P5.0 database, once it is released in July. This will also help determine the best projects to submit for potential funding. The TAC needs to review the information and take action on it.

5. Planning Work Program and Five-Year Calendar (10 minutes) Dana Stoogenke, RRRPO……………………………..…….………………………..(ACTION NEEDED)

Background: Every year NCDOT requires all RPOs to create a Planning Work Program and Five-Year Calendar for review and action by the TAC. The TAC needs to review the information and take action on it.

6. Stanly County Airport Presentation (20 minutes) David Griffin, Stanly County Airport………………………….……..………………...(INFORMATION)

Background: The Stanly County Airport contributes at least $100 million to Stanly County’s economy every year. There are some unique opportunities and challenges ahead for the airport. Airport Director, David Griffin, will share with the RRRPO TCC its aviation highlights.

7. NCDOT Updates (10 minutes) a. County Updates..…………………………………………..Division Staff

Locust Town Hall-Huneycutt Rm

186 Ray Kennedy Drive Locust, NC 28097 Thursday, March 16, 2017

6-8pm

1000 North1st Street, Suite 17 Albemarle, NC 28001 980.581.6589 www.rockyriverrpo.org


b. Transportation Planning Branch…………………..….Reuben Crummy

8. Old Business

a. Workgroup P5.0 (Topics left to discuss: Public Transportation scoring, Rail scoring, Highway scoring, Local Input Points & Process Verification) b. Freight Study Update (Quetica-Supply Chain Approach to Freight Planning)

9. New Business

10. Public Comment

11. Adjourn

Next meeting: May 18, 2017 6pm

Location: Raye Boardroom (formally

Horne)/SPCC, Polkton

TAC Minutes

January 19, 2017

Union County Ag Center/Monroe, NC

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Technical Advisory

Committee Meeting Minutes

Members Present: Richard Allen (Chair – Peachland), Larry Milano (Vice Chair – Badin), Frank Aikmus (Union

County), Terry Almond (Richfield), Michael Herron (Misenheimer), Tate Daniels (New London), Tracy Dodson

(NCDOT Board), Mike Efird (Oakboro), Matthew Swain (Stanly County), Bob Usrey (Wadesboro), and Jarvis

Woodburn (Anson County)

Members Absent: Minnie Staton (NVM – Polkton), Larry Smith (Red Cross), Joey Estridge (Ansonville) and Chris

Whitley (Albemarle)

Others Present: Scott Cole (NCDOT), Stuart Basham (NCDOT), Wes Hartsell (NVM-Norwood), Warren Cooksey

(NCDOT), Pate Butler, (NCDOT), Donald Griffith (NCDOT), Bjorn Hansen (Union County), Ernest Peoples (Badin),

Jessica Hill (CCOG), Myra Dalgleish (NVM-Alt. Polkton), Dana Stoogenke (RPO) and Lisa Park (RPO)

Welcome

The meeting convened at 6:00 pm. Quorum was established.

1. Ethics Statement

The Ethics Statement was read to members by Chairperson Richard Allen.

2. Approval of Agenda (Approved)

A motion was made by Frank Aikmus to approve the agenda and was seconded by Bobby Usrey.

The motion was unanimously approved.

3. Approval of Minutes from November 2016 (Approved)

A motion was made by Michael Herron to approve the amended minutes and was seconded by Bobby Usrey.

The motion was unanimously approved.

4. Freight Study-Jessica Hill, CCOG (Informative)

Due to rapid population and job growth in the region, a freight study was conducted by Centralina Council of

Governments. A very informative presentation and handout was provided to TAC members and guest.

This document can be used to inform upcoming Comprehensive Transportation Planning and P5.0 submittals.

5. P4.0 NCDOT STI Results-Dana Stoogenke, RRRPO (Informative)

P4.0 NCDOT STI results were released in December. Many projects in the RRRPO region did not receive a score

needed to be funded. The RRRPO did receive one Regional Tier project and four Division Tier projects. The TCC

subcommittee, represented by each RRRPO county, will submit recommendations to the TAC for recommendations

for the next round of project funding.

TAC Minutes

January 19, 2017

Union County Ag Center/Monroe, NC

6:00pm – 8:00pm

6. P5.0 Update-Dana Stoogenke, RRRPO (Approved)

P5.0 meetings are held bimonthly in Raleigh with representatives from the MPOs, RPOs, NCDOT and other

stakeholders. This work group develops criteria for each NC transportation project. The RPO representatives are

working to create stronger rural strategies.

Michael Herron made the motion to endorse the discussed points as RRRPO’s legislative agenda. It was seconded by

Frank Aikmus and unanimously approved.

7. Highway 52 Safety Project -ate Butler/Donald Griffith, NCDOT (Informative)

A very detailed presentation was given by Ms. Butler concerning safety measures to be implemented on Highway 52

between Albemarle and Norwood. Monies for this project will come from safety funds to help decrease speeds and

implement edge and center line rumble strips as well as other safety measures. This project’s estimated cost is $1

million.

8. NCDOT Updates

a. County Updates, Stuart Basham

● Monroe Expressway work continues.

● Resurfacing contracts for Anson, Union & Stanly counties have been and/or are scheduled to be let for

2017.

● Hwy 74, Wadesboro—lane and median upgrade project in process.

● Bridge replacement project in Burnsville will begin next week with completion in May.

9. Old Business: None

10. New Business: Request to revisit Hwy 49 project.

12. Public Comment: None

13. Adjourned at 8:40 pm

Adopted: This the 16th day of March, 2017.

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Richard Allen, TAC Chairperson Dana Stoogenke, Secretary

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Prioritization 5.0- Project Submittal Process

TCC Subcommittee Recommendations

Participants: Dana Stoogenke, Bjorn Hansen, Michael Sandy (Bob Remsburg) and Scott Rowell Two meetings were held by the subcommittee to draft a timeline and process for picking transportation projects to submit to NCDOT Prioritization 5 (P5.0). The subcommittee has developed draft recommendations, which are outlined below. P5.0 has limited the RRRPO submissions to 18 transportation projects, per mode. The TCC subcommittee has determined that using three factors (Congestion, Safety, and Truck Traffic) will allow for holistic and objective evaluation of projects. Highway Project Evaluation Process: 18 total projects, per mode, to submit to NCDOT. The RRRPO has no carryover projects, so all projects must be resubmitted. Congestion V/C Score: (1=.3-.5; 2=.51-.7; 3=.71+) Accidents Score: 9(1=32-65; 2=66-78; 3=78-99) Truck Traffic Score: (1=500-700; 2=701-999; 3=1,000-1999; 4=2,000+) TIMELINE: March TCC/TAC: Present draft P5.0 Submittal Process and New Transportation Project Submission form. May TCC/TAC: Have all new projects submitted by the close of the May 9th (TCC meeting). The TCC meeting will have time dedicated to work with jurisdiction staff on project scope, if needed. July TCC/TAC: N/A August: 30-day public comment period to end on September 14th. The draft Project List will be posted to the www.rockyriverrpo.org and sent to the TCC/TAC members September TCC/TAC: Draft Project List will be reviewed and finalized by the TCC and TAC. This will be the final day for public comment and there will be a public hearing. The final list needs to be submitted by September 15th.

http://www.rockyriverrpo.org/

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New Transportation Project Submission

(all modes)

Jurisdiction:________________________________________________________

Contact Person:_____________________________________________________

Contact Number:____________________________________________________

Facility Type (circle one): Bike/Ped, Rail, Aviation, Highway, Transit

Route:____________________________________________________________

To:______________________________________________________________

From:____________________________________________________________

Question: Is the project in a CTP, LRP, Capital plan or another planning document?

___________________________________________________________________

Purpose of project:____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Email all new project requests to [email protected] by May 8th or

bring to the TCC on May 9th.

mailto:[email protected]

I. DATA COLLECTION AND ASSESSMENT

I-1.1 CTP Inventory and Assessment $ 6,670 $ 26,680 $ 33,350

Annual list of prioritized CTP needs Spreadsheet Rocky River 1718-00

I-1.7 Public Transportation Service Data and Assessment

SCUSA- TAB Meeting Stanly 1718-03

SCUSA- Local Coordinated Plan Report Stanly 1718-03

SCUSA- 5310 Report Stanly 1718-03

Union TS- Five Year Plan Assistance Report Union County 1718-03

Union TS- 5310 Report Union County 1718-03

Unon TS- TAB Meeting Participation Union County 1718-03

Union TS- Local Coordinated Plan Report Union County 1718-03

ACTS- 5310 Report Anson County 1718-03

ACTS- Local Coordinated Plan Report Anson County 1718-03

ACTS- TAB Meeting Anson County 1718-03

I-1.8 Multimodal Data Collection and Assessment

Report Documenting Gaps in Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan Coverage Report Rocky River 1718-00

I-1.9 Freight Data Collection and Assessment

Regional Freight Work Meetings Rocky River 1718-04

I-1.10 Socioeconomic Data Inventory

Work with Metrolina Regional Model Meetings

Stanly and Union

Counties 1718-06

Collect 2016 SE Update GIS Data

Anson, Stanly and

Union Counties 1718-06

Use CommunityViz GIS Data

Stanly and Union

Counties 1718-06

Learn and apply CommunityViz to yearly SE updates GIS Data

Stanly and Union

Counties 1718-06

I-1.11 Environmental and Land use Data Inventory and Assessment

Update Land Use, Local Transportation and Pedestrian Plans GIS Data Rocky River 1718-01

I-1.12 Demographic Data Collection and Assessment

Map(s) of Low-income, Minority, Disabled, & LEP populations Mapping Rocky River 1718-06II. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING $ 460 $ 1,840 $ 2,300

II-1 COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (CTP) DEVELOPMENT

II-1.1 Develop CTP Vision

Anson County CTP Meeting Anson County 1718-02

II-1.1.a CTP Study Setup


II-1.1.b Local CTP Vision


SPENDING DETAILS PER LINE ITEM ARE REQUIRED

EACH QUARTER.

FY 2017-2018

Rocky River Rural Planning Organization

PLANNING WORK PROGRAM


EACH QUARTER.

GEOGRAPHY

PRIMARY

PROJECT #

(IF APPLICABLE)

FY_00X

TASK CODE/

WORK PRODUCT

DESCRIPTION

RPO PROGRAM FUNDS

TASK

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WORK

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FORMATTOTAL

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LOCAL

20%

STATE

80%

Rocky River RPO 1 FY 2015-16

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PROJECT #

(IF APPLICABLE)

FY_00X

TASK CODE/

WORK PRODUCT

DESCRIPTION

RPO PROGRAM FUNDS

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WORK

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STATE

80%

II-1.2 Conduct CTP Needs Assessment

II-1.2.a Data Collection and Assessment


II-1.3 Analyze Alternatives and Environmental Screening

II-1.3.a Alternatives Assessment

II-1.4 Develop Final Plan

II-1.4.b Local Endorsement

II-1.4.d CTP Document

II-1.4.d CTP Document

II-1.4.e CTP and Local Land Use Revisions

II-2 PRIORITIZATION AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT $ 6,900 $ 27,600 $ 34,500

II-2.1 Local Project Prioritization

II-2.1.a Local Project Prioritization

SPOT Prioritization of Projects (all modes) Administrative Rocky River 1718-07

Update RRRPO Methodology Spreadsheet Rocky River 1718-07

SPOT Project Data Entry Spreadsheet Rocky River 1718-07

Public Involvement Meeting Participation Rocky River 1718-07

II-2.1.b Project Entry and SPOT Prioritization Process

Enter all modes into P4 Data Entry Rocky River 1718-07

II-2.2 STIP Participation

II-2.2.a STIP Participation

II-2.2 STIP Participation

II-2.2.a STIP Participation

II-3 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT $ 230 $ 920 $ 1,150

II-3.1 Problem Statement and Purpose and Need

II-3.1.a Purpose and Need Data

II-3.1.b Public Involvement Strategies

II-3.2 Merger Process

II-3.2.a Meeting Attendance

Attend merger meetings & update status to TCC and TAC Meeting Participation Rocky River 1718-00

II-3.2.b Review and Comment

II-3.3 Indirect and Cumulative Effects

II-3.3.a ICE Assessment of Probable Growth

II-4 GENERAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING $ 5,750 $ 23,000 $ 28,750

II-4.1 General Transportation Planning Tasks

II-4.1.a Regional or Statewide Planning

Attendance to National RPO- NADO RPO America, etc. Meeting Participation National 1718-00

Attend NCARPO Quarterly Meetings Meeting Participation State wide 1718-00

Attend Annual NCAMPO/NCARPO Conference Meeting Participation State wide 1718-00

Safe Routes to School Initiative Meeting Participation Regional 1718-00

Charlotte Regional Area for Transportation Meeting Participation Regional 1718-00

SPOT P5 Committee Meeting Participation State wide 1718-00


SPENDING DETAILS PER LINE ITEM

ARE REQUIRED EACH QUARTER.

SPENDING DETAILS PER LINE ITEM ARE

REQUIRED EACH QUARTER.


EACH QUARTER.


EACH QUARTER.


GEOGRAPHY

PRIMARY

PROJECT #

(IF APPLICABLE)

FY_00X

TASK CODE/

WORK PRODUCT

DESCRIPTION

RPO PROGRAM FUNDS

TASK

CODE

WORK

PRODUCT

FORMATTOTAL

HIGHWAY/TRANSIT

LOCAL

20%

STATE

80%

II-4.1.b Special Studies and Projects

Corridor Study:Hwy 74 Meeting ParticipationWadesboro

1718-02

Volunteer Transportation Service Board Meeting Participation Regional 1718-00

II-4.1.c CMAQ Planning

II-4.1.d Air Quality Assessment

Metrolina Regional Models Meeting Participation Rocky River 1718-06

SICM meetings Meeting Participation Region Wide 1718-06

II-4.1.e Alternative Funding

II-4.1.f Training and Certification

AICP Training Meeting Participation State wide 1718-00

Carolina Thread Trail Training Meeting Participation Region wide 1718-00

II-4.2 Title VI

II-4.2.a RPO Affirmation of Title VI Compliance

II-4.2.b Transportation Initiatives and ADA Compliance

II-4.2.c Environmental Justice Assessment

Map EJ areas with ACS updates Mapping Stanly County 1718-01

Map EJ areas with ACS updates Mapping Union County 1718-01

Map EJ areas with ACS updates Mapping Anson County 1718-01

II-4.2.d Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Assessment

III. ADMINISTRATION OF TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND POLICIES $ 6,584 $ 26,335 $ 32,919

III-1 ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

III-1.1 Administrative

III-1.1.a Planning Work Program

Prepare and update PWP Administrative Rocky River 1718-00

III-1.1.b 5-Year Planning Calendar

Prepare 5 year planning calendar AdministrativeRocky River

1718-00

III-1.1.c Quarterly Invoice and Progress Reports

Prepare quarterly invoice and progress report Administrative Rocky River 1718-00

Annual Report Administrative Rocky River 1718-00

III-1.1.d TCC/TAC Work Facilitation

Prepare minutes, agenda and host TAC and TCC meetings Administrative Rocky River 1718-00

Ethics Spreadsheet Rocky River 1718-00

III-1.1.e Regulatory Documents

III-1.1.f Miscellaneous Expenses

Respond to member requests AdministrativeRocky River

1718-00

III-1.2 Public Involvement

III-1.2.a Public Involvement Plan (PIP)

III-1.2.b Documentation of Public Input

Update website, as needed Other Rocky River 1718-00

$ 26,594 $ 106,375 $ 132,969

Approved by the TAC on March

132,969 ($106,375 – State, $26,594 – Local

TOTAL






GEOGRAPHY

PRIMARY

PROJECT #

(IF APPLICABLE)

FY_00X

TASK CODE/

WORK PRODUCT

DESCRIPTION

RPO PROGRAM FUNDS

TASK

CODE

WORK

PRODUCT

FORMATTOTAL

HIGHWAY/TRANSIT

LOCAL

20%

STATE

80%


1000 North 1st Street, Suite 17 Albemarle, NC 28001 980.581.6589 www.rockyriverrpo.org


Five Year Planning Calendar FY 2017 – FY 2021

Rocky River Rural Planning Organization

As part of developing an annual planning work program, the Rocky River Rural Planning Organization (RRRPO) is required to document the ongoing and planned future activities of the RPO for the next five fiscal years. This document should serve as the vision for guiding the RPO’s future activities and should be used for guidance in the development of future planning work programs. For the period FY 2017 through FY 2021, the RPO proposes to undertake the following activities:

Data Collection and Assessment – Annually update GIS data layers showing roads and parcels/land use and building permits; complete inventories of existing sidewalks, greenways, and bicycle facilities in the region; and develop online maps using Online GIS to display available GIS information (such as AADT, crash locations, CTP recommendations, and project information) to the public.

Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) Development – Update Anson County and City of Wadesboro Comprehensive Transportation Plan. RPO staff will assist with the CTP stakeholders meetings, public involvement, and adoption process.

Prioritization and Program Development – Prepare necessary information for SPOT processes for priorities in 2017 and 2018 and develop local priorities for each process; review, disseminate, and comment on STIPs in 2019. Continue work on the P4 Committee.

Special Projects – Work with communities on identifying corridor study needs and continue working on special projects as appropriate (e.g., Street diet, Freight)

Air Quality – Coordinate with NCDOT, FHWA and the Metrolina Regional Model staff on model and conformity as needed due to MTP (formerly LRTP) or STIP updates. Work with regional partners to implement CommunityViz Software as a forecasting and annual updating tool.

General Transportation Planning –Document compiled regional transportation plan based on county and municipal CTPs; and develop regional bicycle and pedestrian plan based on compiled local plans and a regional effort to fill in the gaps and make needed connections. Assist Community Transportation Systems with service planning, data analysis, GIS routing and passenger surveys. Implement all aspects of Title VI compliance.

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Airports’ Impact onNorth Carolina’s Economy

Airports are a critical part of North Carolina’s transportation system, linking our state to the global economy and generating economic activity, commerce, and tourism. Seventy-two publicly owned airports in N.C. are supported annually with funds from the state for infrastructure and development projects. this report shows how these airports are significant economic engines in our state and contribute:

• $31 billion annual economic impact• 123,400 airport-related jobs• $913 million in direct government revenue

North Carolina aviation serves everyone in our state. the economic reach of airports extends far beyond pilots and operators by supporting:

• Time-sensitive, high-value cargo and freight transport• People, both for business and pleasure travel• Fire fighting and medical emergency• Search and rescue• Military • Agriculture• Aerospace industry• Tourism

North Carolina is served by a robust network of airports.

Airports are a critical piece of North Carolina’s transportation system. this report shows how airports support our state’s economy and link N.C. globally.

to see how these impressive numbers were calculated, turn to the blue tabbed pages titled “DAtA BY AIRpoRt” to view the numbers per each airport.

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North Carolina airports contribute to the state’s economy primarily through three impact categories:

DIRECT impacts result from firms that are directly engaged in the movement of people or goods through an airport, such as airline employees and rental car companies.

INDIRECT impacts result from spending by airport-related firms on products and services provided by support businesses, such as office supply companies, property maintenance, and other organizations.

INDUCED impacts result from payroll expenditures by employees of directly and indirectly related firms that produce successive spending, such as purchasing a new car, computer, or high-definition television.

DIRECt = Airport Jobs

INDIRECt = Airport Suppliers

How Do Airports Contribute to the Economy?

“Airports mean jobs—on the airport, supporting the airport, and supporting the businesses that utilize and rely on them.”

— Bobby Walston, Director NCDot Division of Aviation

the 72 North Carolina public use airports consist of 10 commercial air carrier airports and 62 general aviation airports providing vital and considerable economic impacts. Continued investment in aviation is making North Carolina a leader in the aerospace industry and aviation-driven commerce.

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“our executives frequently travel to Washington, D.C. and Nashville, tennessee. Having a good airport in our county means that we can make day trips out of what would otherwise be a three day trip if we flew commercially. The airport is critical to our sales team and our executive team.”

Businesses frequently evaluate local commercial and general aviation airports when considering new sites for manufacturing operations and corporate headquarters.

Airports promote Growth

Airports play an important role in attracting and retaining businesses in local communities. Communities with access to airport services offer a significant competitive advantage connecting people and goods to the global economy. In an economy highly dependent on high-tech manufacturing jobs, the ability to move time-sensitive, high-value cargo throughout North Carolina is critical.

Since our last airport economic impact study in 2012, the partnership between North Carolina airports and business communities has continued to grow. Airport-related employment has grown 13 percent since 2012, and airports have created an additional $5 billion in annual economic output. In addition to the activity that occurs as a result of airports, an additional $10.5 billion in economic activity is supported by North Carolina’s aerospace manufacturing industry, which results in approximately 42,600 jobs across the state. Airports and aerospace manufacturing support 8.5 percent of North Carolina’s total Gross State product.

Value per Pound of Shipments by Mode* ($/lb.)

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Aircraft primarily transport high- value goods and facilitate the efficient transportation of these goods to consumers. the value of goods transported by air far exceeds that of other modes of transportation.

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“From the birth of early aviators to supporting America’s fighting forces and veterans, the support N.C. airports provide our military is essential!”

Pope Field at Fort Bragg Army Base, FayettevilleSeymour Johnson Air Force Base, Goldsboromarine Corps Air Station Cherry point, Havelockmarine Corps Air Station New River, JacksonvilleElizabeth City Coast Guard Air Station

N.C. National Guard:145th Airlift Wing, Charlotte-Douglas and Stanly County449th theater Aviation Brigade, Raleigh-Durham449th theater Aviation Brigade, Rowan County

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Key military Aviation Locations Each branch of the United States Armed Forces relies on North Carolina airports to conduct military operations in our state. Approximately 200,000 military operations occurred at public access airports in North Carolina in 2014. these operations — conducted by the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, and N.C. National Guard — are crucial for national security and troop preparation.

Local economies in North Carolina also benefit from military presence at our airports. Local businesses provide military personnel with aircraft fuel as well as personal accommodations, meals, and supplies. the majority of our state’s public airports support seasonal, occasional, weekly, or daily military operations.

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Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also called drones, have the potential to change the way we approach agriculture, public safety, construction, and many other important industries in North Carolina. As a leader in UAS/drone implementation, the NCDOT demonstrates the legal way to use this beneficial and safe technology. the Division of Aviation’s goal is to make sure that UAS/drone operations in North Carolina are safe and responsible.

predictions indicate UAS activities in North Carolina have the potential to create $918 million in annual economic impact and support 1,160 jobs.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has exclusive authority over the use of airspace in the United States, including airspace used by UAS/drones. North Carolina has authority to implement and manage regulations that pertain to state laws concerning UAS operators and where operations originate and terminate.

With Session Law 2014-100, the North Carolina General Assembly granted the Division of Aviation the responsibility to implement testing and permitting systems for UAS operation in North Carolina.

the Division of Aviation encourages individuals and organizations to take time to make sure they understand and comply with all UAS/drone regulations outlined at www.ncdot.gov/aviation/uas/

North Carolina law has placed the responsibility of implementing testing and permitting systems for UAS operation with the NCDot Division of Aviation.

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Division of Aviation’s Role

the NCDot Division of Aviation, headquartered and located at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), is responsible for all aviation functions regarding state airport and aviation system planning and development. It also provides funding to communities for constructing and improving airports throughout the state.

North Carolina has 72 publicly owned airports and nearly 300 privately owned airports. ten airports have regularly scheduled airline service and four serve international destinations. there are more than 7,000 registered aircraft based in the state and 14,000 licensed pilots.

More than 56 million passengers fly to and from North Carolina each year, and more than 1.3 billion pounds of air freight originate in the state. the Division of Aviation offers a number of services, including NCDot state aircraft services as well as safety and education support. the Division is also responsible for the operations and maintenance of NCDot’s four aircraft.

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• Airport system planning and development

• Funding for capital improvement projects

• Airport infrastructure maintenance support

• Assistance with state and federal compliance

• Aviation and aerospace advocacy• Flight services (passenger service,

aerial photography, statewide emergency response)

• Safety education and community outreach

• Wildlife hazard management• Automated Weather Observation

System (AWoS) program• UAS/drone knowledge testing

and permitting• Airport guides, aeronautical

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Impact Type Commercial Aviation General Aviation (GA) Total

Direct $7,484,560,000 $2,736,650,000 $10,221,210,000

Indirect $9,046,760,000 $808,510,000 $9,855,270,000

Induced $10,610,530,000 $491,080,000 $11,101,610,000

Total $27,141,850,000 $4,036,240,000 $31,178,090,000

Commercial GA Total

30,060 10,550 40,610

42,460 5,350 47,810

21,000 2,660 23,660

99,810 23,610 123,420

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General Aviation Airport ID and Name

City/TownOutput (dollars) Employment (jobs) Estimated Payroll Income (dollars) Total State and

Local TaxesDirect Indirect Induced Total Direct Total Direct TotalAFP Anson County - Jeff Cloud Field Wadesboro $15,410,000 $1,750,000 $800,000 $17,960,000 20 40 $900,000 $1,350,000 $249,000 GEV Ashe County Jefferson $28,440,000 $4,030,000 $2,210,000 $34,680,000 120 260 $2,960,000 $5,020,000 $460,000 HBI Asheboro Regional Asheboro $6,060,000 $3,280,000 $3,670,000 $13,010,000 50 130 $2,740,000 $4,460,000 $367,000 7A8 Avery County/Morrison Field Spruce Pine $9,070,000 $3,850,000 $1,310,000 $14,230,000 70 130 $2,310,000 $3,620,000 $330,000 HSE Billy Mitchell Hatteras $430,000 $890,000 $320,000 $1,640,000 <10 10 $90,000 $170,000 $5,000 BUY Burlington-Alamance Regional Burlington $64,640,000 $29,010,000 $20,710,000 $114,360,000 330 720 $20,360,000 $32,500,000 $3,100,000 SUT Cape Fear Rgnl Jetport/Howie Franklin Fld Oak Island $129,140,000 $46,230,000 $39,760,000 $215,130,000 760 1,710 $38,250,000 $61,160,000 $5,924,000 EQY Charlotte-Monroe Executive Monroe $8,340,000 $6,820,000 $7,700,000 $22,860,000 60 140 $3,250,000 $5,380,000 $703,000 CPC Columbus County Municipal Whiteville $94,360,000 $20,710,000 $6,910,000 $121,980,000 170 380 $14,830,000 $22,580,000 $15,521,000 ONX Currituck County Regional Currituck $2,400,000 $2,950,000 $2,120,000 $7,470,000 20 40 $1,420,000 $1,840,000 $129,000 EYF Curtis L Brown, Jr. Field Elizabethtown $2,780,000 $730,000 $670,000 $4,180,000 10 30 $620,000 $720,000 $284,000 MQI Dare County Regional Manteo $7,630,000 $2,640,000 $1,600,000 $11,870,000 60 100 $1,750,000 $2,630,000 $368,000 EXX Davidson County Lexington $21,140,000 $5,080,000 $3,420,000 $29,640,000 140 240 $5,900,000 $8,040,000 $901,000 DPL Duplin County Kenansville $18,200,000 $6,800,000 $2,330,000 $27,330,000 90 190 $29,800,000 $47,340,000 $559,000 ECG Elizabeth City CG Air Station/Regional Elizabeth City $205,550,000 $145,000,000 $33,260,000 $383,810,000 990 2,540 $23,300,000 $74,110,000 $8,413,000 ZEF Elkin Municipal Elkin $2,070,000 $2,090,000 $1,500,000 $5,660,000 20 30 $540,000 $770,000 $138,000 FFA First Flight Kill Devil Hills $400,000 $4,040,000 $1,820,000 $6,260,000 <10 10 $90,000 $170,000 $5,000 MRN Foothills Regional Morganton $1,220,000 $1,930,000 $970,000 $4,120,000 10 20 $260,000 $450,000 $74,000 AKH Gastonia Municipal Gastonia $1,580,000 $2,310,000 $2,010,000 $5,900,000 10 30 $550,000 $1,000,000 $130,000 IXA Halifax - Northampton Regional Roanoke Rapids $6,870,000 $2,170,000 $1,080,000 $10,120,000 50 90 $1,650,000 $2,420,000 $283,000 HRJ Harnett Regional Jetport Erwin $107,050,000 $18,470,000 $12,440,000 $137,960,000 150 400 $13,970,000 $19,860,000 $2,316,000 ACZ Henderson Field Wallace $1,180,000 $1,140,000 $400,000 $2,720,000 10 20 $210,000 $350,000 $56,000 HNZ Henderson-Oxford Oxford $980,000 $2,010,000 $1,150,000 $4,140,000 10 20 $240,000 $330,000 $69,000 HKY Hickory Regional Hickory $15,120,000 $5,830,000 $4,150,000 $25,100,000 70 160 $3,150,000 $5,110,000 $552,000 7W6 Hyde County Englehard $360,000 $240,000 $170,000 $770,000 <10 10 $90,000 $120,000 $11,000 24A Jackson County Sylva $360,000 $340,000 $240,000 $940,000 <10 10 $80,000 $110,000 $14,000 JNX Johnston County Smithfield $71,850,000 $19,450,000 $16,540,000 $107,840,000 250 600 $17,080,000 $30,370,000 $8,655,000 ISO Kinston Regional Jetport at Stallings Field Kinston $386,280,000 $41,710,000 $24,280,000 $452,270,000 600 1,350 $28,290,000 $48,290,000 $4,774,000 MEB Laurinburg-Maxton Maxton $27,910,000 $16,770,000 $4,010,000 $48,690,000 360 560 $16,750,000 $33,950,000 $1,070,000 IPJ Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Lincolnton $5,060,000 $4,190,000 $1,910,000 $11,160,000 30 70 $1,500,000 $2,540,000 $367,000 LBT Lumberton Municipal Lumberton $4,910,000 $2,580,000 $1,360,000 $8,850,000 30 50 $760,000 $1,100,000 $437,000 1A5 Macon County Franklin $7,020,000 $3,260,000 $1,930,000 $12,210,000 50 110 $1,850,000 $2,910,000 $315,000 MCZ Martin County Williamston $3,050,000 $1,170,000 $3,030,000 $7,250,000 10 40 $1,860,000 $2,210,000 $151,000 MRH Michael J Smith Field Beaufort $19,450,000 $8,890,000 $5,370,000 $33,710,000 60 120 $3,220,000 $5,130,000 $515,000 43A Montgomery County Star $870,000 $330,000 $210,000 $1,410,000 10 10 $190,000 $240,000 $73,000 SOP Moore County Pinehurst/Southern Pines $41,930,000 $8,140,000 $6,260,000 $56,330,000 150 300 $7,250,000 $10,610,000 $1,264,000 MWK Mt Airy/Surry County Mount Airy $655,230,000 $43,770,000 $39,540,000 $738,540,000 1,290 2,420 $72,630,000 $94,330,000 $32,815,000 W40 Mt Olive Municipal Mount Olive $8,610,000 $4,830,000 $2,340,000 $15,780,000 60 120 $2,170,000 $3,760,000 $338,000 EDE Northeastern Regional Edenton $3,290,000 $1,540,000 $1,630,000 $6,460,000 20 40 $1,240,000 $1,550,000 $176,000 W95 Ocracoke Island Ocracoke $1,360,000 $860,000 $290,000 $2,510,000 10 20 $350,000 $510,000 $45,000 60J Odell Williamson Municipal Ocean Isle Beach $530,000 $1,850,000 $930,000 $3,310,000 <10 10 $120,000 $190,000 $22,000 TDF Person County Roxboro $51,650,000 $9,170,000 $7,070,000 $67,890,000 100 220 $10,410,000 $14,320,000 $880,000 PMZ Plymouth Municipal Plymouth $1,150,000 $1,700,000 $940,000 $3,790,000 10 20 $420,000 $580,000 $44,000 TTA Raleigh Exec Jetport at Sanford-Lee County Sanford $17,160,000 $13,340,000 $9,550,000 $40,050,000 110 220 $5,470,000 $11,630,000 $919,000 RCZ Richmond County Rockingham $420,000 $100,000 $100,000 $620,000 <10 10 $130,000 $170,000 $21,000 SIF Rockingham County/NC Shiloh Reidsville $28,770,000 $17,090,000 $12,590,000 $58,450,000 140 440 $10,030,000 $18,300,000 $867,000 RWI Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Rocky Mount $15,080,000 $7,020,000 $3,570,000 $25,670,000 50 120 $3,240,000 $5,370,000 $1,032,000 RUQ Rowan County Salisbury $62,810,000 $17,950,000 $17,230,000 $97,990,000 300 710 $20,650,000 $30,030,000 $2,935,000 FQD Rutherford County-Marchman Field Rutherfordton $1,790,000 $640,000 $360,000 $2,790,000 20 30 $400,000 $600,000 $161,000 CTZ Sampson County Clinton $1,020,000 $890,000 $490,000 $2,400,000 10 20 $390,000 $550,000 $97,000 EHO Shelby - Cleveland County Regional Shelby $27,340,000 $6,550,000 $5,140,000 $39,030,000 100 220 $7,030,000 $10,100,000 $860,000 SCR Siler City Municipal Siler City $2,870,000 $1,460,000 $460,000 $4,790,000 20 40 $1,660,000 $2,880,000 $295,000 INT Smith-Reynolds Winston-Salem $272,260,000 $135,670,000 $97,810,000 $505,740,000 1,620 4,390 $94,060,000 $201,490,000 $13,119,000 VUJ Stanly County Albemarle $60,680,000 $24,870,000 $16,580,000 $102,130,000 170 660 $14,450,000 $29,080,000 $785,000 SVH Statesville Regional Statesville $25,610,000 $8,120,000 $6,950,000 $40,680,000 170 290 $6,440,000 $9,490,000 $2,420,000 ETC Tarboro-Edgecombe County Tarboro $5,340,000 $2,590,000 $890,000 $8,820,000 30 70 $1,020,000 $1,770,000 $197,000 LHZ Triangle North Executive Louisburg $5,440,000 $9,140,000 $8,660,000 $23,240,000 60 120 $2,430,000 $4,360,000 $511,000 ASJ Tri-County Ahoskie $980,000 $1,120,000 $2,520,000 $4,620,000 <10 20 $610,000 $720,000 $52,000 OCW Warren Field Washington $8,400,000 $3,790,000 $4,070,000 $16,260,000 70 140 $3,510,000 $4,950,000 $446,000 GWW Wayne Executive Jetport Goldsboro $26,920,000 $14,630,000 $5,520,000 $47,070,000 120 310 $6,680,000 $13,740,000 $1,001,000 RHP Western Carolina Regional Andrews $31,780,000 $8,810,000 $7,110,000 $47,700,000 120 280 $9,320,000 $12,110,000 $478,000 UKF Wilkes County North Wilkesboro $3,380,000 $1,230,000 $800,000 $5,410,000 40 60 $1,110,000 $1,500,000 $315,000

General aviation total $2,736,650,000 $808,510,000 $491,080,000 $4,036,240,000 10,550 23,610 $541,010,000 $956,000,000 $122,575,000

Combined total $10,221,210,000 $9,855,270,000 $11,101,610,000 $31,178,090,000 40,610 123,420 $2,398,480,000 $4,167,150,000 $912,689,000

CommercialAirport ID and Name City/Town

Output (dollars) Employment (jobs) Estimated Payroll Income (dollars) Total State and Local Taxes (dollars)Direct Indirect Induced Total Direct Total Direct Total

OAJ Albert J. Ellis Jacksonville $45,560,000 $114,420,000 $77,140,000 $237,120,000 150 370 $7,770,000 $12,240,000 $4,908,000 AVL Asheville Regional Asheville $116,170,000 $245,220,000 $194,270,000 $555,660,000 750 1,680 $22,160,000 $39,110,000 $9,609,000 CLT Charlotte Douglas International Charlotte $4,740,250,000 $3,914,610,000 $4,936,940,000 $13,591,800,000 18,240 61,590 $1,321,630,000 $2,212,690,000 $551,973,000 EWN Coastal Carolina Regional New Bern $28,230,000 $83,810,000 $67,070,000 $179,110,000 180 560 $7,550,000 $13,310,000 $3,376,000 JQF Concord Regional Concord $97,670,000 $42,950,000 $20,320,000 $160,940,000 1,140 1,940 $16,980,000 $42,960,000 $3,162,000 FAY Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field Fayetteville $57,320,000 $151,480,000 $103,720,000 $312,520,000 320 610 $13,080,000 $18,680,000 $6,636,000 GSO Piedmont Triad International Greensboro $477,030,000 $653,200,000 $823,060,000 $1,953,290,000 2,200 8,410 $116,520,000 $229,710,000 $55,596,000 PGV Pitt-Greenville Greenville $22,230,000 $46,560,000 $34,610,000 $103,400,000 160 340 $4,980,000 $8,040,000 $2,127,000 RDU Raleigh-Durham International Raleigh/Durham $1,236,790,000 $3,199,980,000 $4,141,410,000 $8,578,180,000 6,330 21,340 $319,080,000 $593,930,000 $143,570,000 ILM Wilmington International Wilmington $760,980,000 $637,480,000 $232,310,000 $1,630,770,000 1,730 4,910 $44,700,000 $83,440,000 $12,319,000

air Carrier total $7,484,560,000 $9,046,760,000 $10,610,530,000 $27,141,850,000 30,060 99,810 $1,857,470,000 $3,211,150,000 $790,114,000

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P5.0 Workgroup Consensus Tracker March 3, 2017

Date Topic DecisionDecision

TypeNotes

October 3, 2016Proposed Workgroup

Meeting ScheduleHold Workgroup meeting dates as scheduled (see slides) Agreement

Consider adding

meetings on Tuesday,

Jan 3, 2017 and

Tuesday, Jan 17, 2017

November 14, 2016

P5.0 Prioritization and

Programming (STIP)

Schedule

Proceed with proposed schedule (see slides), with extension

of project submittal window to September 15, 2017Consensus

November 14, 2016

Projects to Evaluate in

P5.0: Committed

Projects

Continue using the P4.0 approach for committed projects

(projects programmed for right of way or construction in the

first 5 years of the STIP)

Consensus

November 14, 2016


P5.0: Carryover

Projects

Option 1 for carryover projects (projects programmed but not

committed, siblings of programmed projects, and projects

with NEPA active or completed in the last 10 years)

Consensus

(tentative)

Tentative consensus

for the purpose of

discussing Submittal

options

November 28, 2016Statewide Mobility

Corridor Cap

Apply the cap as proposed, which applies no more than 100%

of the project cost, and for interchange/intersection projects

is split on each approach by the highest order route.

Consensus

December 12, 2016 ScalingContinue the use of scaling for P5.0, as applied in P4.0 (scaling

of each criteria measure)Consensus

December 12, 2016


P5.0: Carryover

Projects

Definition of carryover projects:

‐ Projects programmed for R/W or CON in years 6‐10 based on

Final STIP

‐ Siblings of programmed projects

‐ Projects with a completed NEPA document within the last 10

years or planning actively underway as of 12/31/16

Consensus

(confirmed)

December 12, 2016Projects to Evaluate in

P5.0: SubmittalsUse "Base Plus" approach for submittals, as presented Consensus

Specific numbers to

be discussed

separately

December 12, 2016Projects to Evaluate in

P5.0: Submittals

Use the following specific values in the "Base Plus" approach

for submittals:

‐ Base number of 12 submittals will be allotted for each

MPO/RPO

‐ One additional submittal will be allotted to each MPO/RPO

for every 50,000 in population and every 500 centerline miles

‐ Each Division will be allotted 14 submittals

Consensus

January 5, 2017 Peak ADT Continue the use of Peak ADT in P5.0 Consensus

January 17, 2017 Workgroup Goals Continue to use the same goals in P5.0 as in P4.0 Consensus

January 17, 2017 NormalizationContinue the use of normalization in P5.0 (not pursue cross‐

modal criteria)Consensus

January 30, 2017Projects that Benefit

Multiple Modes

Evaluate rail‐highway crossing projects in Rail, unless

justification is provided to indicate it should be evaluated in

Highway

Consensus

February 13, 2017 Normalization

Option F:

Regional Impact: 90% min. Highway, 4% min. Non‐Highway

(statewide competition), 6% Flex

Division Needs: 90% min. Highway, 4% min. Non‐Highway

(2% statewide competition, 2% region/division competition),

6% Flex

Consensus

February 13, 2017 Ferry ScoringContinue using the current P4.0 Ferry scoring for criteria,

measures, and weights in P5.0.Consensus

February 13, 2017 Aviation Scoring

Continue using the P4.0 Aviation criteria, measures, and

weights in P5.0, with the exception of changing the

Benefit/Cost criteria calculation to use the "Cost to NCDOT"

instead of the total project cost.

Consensus

February 27, 2017Bicycle/Pedestrian

Scoring

Continue using the P4.0 Bicycle/Pedestrian criteria, measures,

and weights in P5.0, with the addition of Crash Severity,

addition of two new project types, combination of two

existing project types into one, updates to Safety Benefit and

Connectivity matrices, and changing schools to a major

destination

Consensus

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Optimizing Statewide Freight Networks – A Private Sector Performance Approach to Solving Public Sector Problems

During the past decade the importance of freight transportation to national, state, and local economieshas been well documented in public policy research. In 2015, even a gridlocked Congress recognized theimportance of freight by passing the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, containing newfederal funding programs focused on freight infrastructure. The FAST act established a national freightprogram as part of the core Federal-aid Highway Program structure. This formula program was authorizedat $6.2 billion over five years, and a State’s share of national freight program will be reflective of a State’soverall highway program apportionment. The FAST Act also requires all states using formula dollars tocomplete a State Freight Plan, including a new required plan element: a freight investment plan coveringa five year horizon.Optimization: A Private Sector Approach to Define Public Sector Investment NeedsFreight planning is a relatively new area for many public sector transportation agencies, and in most casesthe available data, tools and programs to help agencies define and prioritize freight investment needs arein a “developmental” stage. It is fair to characterize the existing state of public sector tools for makingdecisions about freight infrastructure investments as qualitative wish listings. In contrast, private sectortransportation companies like railroads and Fortune 500 shippers have been using advanced quantitativemethods like optimization to make investment decisions for decades.The Merriam-Webster dictionarydefines optimization as; an act,process, or methodology of makingsomething as fully perfect,functional or effective as possible.”Applying optimization models tofreight transportation networksuses math and data to find leastcost solutions for moving goods.When optimization modelsindicate a bottleneck or barrier tothe optimal solution, investmentsmay be required.Quetica recently developed anoptimization model that examined

Quetica’s optimization process integrates traditionalcommodity flow data with actual shipment data

the lowest cost transportation solutions for businesses in Iowa, however the model could also bespecified to examine most reliable (time consistent), or most time sensitive (fastest) solutions as well. Anessential goal for public sector optimization is to identify infrastructure and economic constraints thataffect businesses’ freight transportation performance and point out where improvements can be made.

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How does the optimization process work?The model consists of a network (supply) module that simulates a state or regional multimodal freightnetworks (e.g. road, rail, barge and multimodal combinations of these networks). It also includes ademand module that simulates freight shipments to, from and within the study area. The customizedmodel simulates current and forecast, multimodal freight network supply and demand within the studyarea. Demand data comprised of national level commodity flows, integrated with shipment level data isfed into an integer programming model that solves for the least cost options and uses “bid data”technologies to improve network performance.Do I need to have a traveldemand model (TDM)? A TDM isnot necessary to conductoptimization analysis. However,in the case of Iowa, outputs aboutchanges in freight demandresulting from networkimprovements identified by theoptimization model were used toexamine overall impacts on travelfor all vehicles.Where does the private sectordata come from? Quetica’s rootscan be traced to a freight audit

High-level View of Optimization Model Components and Process

firm that developed the first cloud-based freight audit and payment system in the world. Due to thatunique history Quetica can source private sector data that has been aggregated to prevent theidentification of individual firms. However, we have found that due to our background and ability tosign non-disclosure agreements with companies, that interested stakeholders will typically donateshipment data specific to the study region to improve the overall accuracy and relevance of the studyoutcomes.What do optimization study outcomes look like? Using the Iowa study as an example, a key finding forthe industries examined found that a substantial volume of truck freight was being conducted as smallshipments using less-than-truckload services (LTL) that could be consolidated. The optimizationidentified and evaluated the impacts of cross dock facilities in several locations around the state. Thehighest value location, using a conservative estimate for capturing the available market projectedannual average cost savings of approximately $34 million with a return on investment (ROI) of 0.6 years.The analysis also estimated that this cross dock facility would reduce truck miles in the state by 1.1billion miles by the year 2020.A similar optimization result examined the ability to leverage railroad transportation in Iowa to reducefreight costs. An intermodal yard analysis, again using conservative estimates of the market capture,projected annual cost savings of $12.8 - $15.5 million, with an ROI of 1.0 to 1.2 years. The analysisfurther estimated that by 2020 modal shifts resulting from better intermodal service would reduce totaltruck ton-miles by 5 billion, increase rail ton-miles 6.6 billion; and, reduce the total cost per ton mile toshippers in the state by nearly ten cents per ton-mile ($.097/ton mile).