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NCHRP Project 8-47. Transportation leadership you can trust. Guidebook for Freight Policy, Planning, and Programming in Small- and Medium-Sized Metropolitan Areas. presented to FHWA’s Talking Freight Seminar presented by Michael Williamson Cambridge Systematics, Inc. April 19, 2006. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Transportation leadership you can trust.
presented topresented to
FHWA’sFHWA’s Talking Freight SeminarTalking Freight Seminar
presented bypresented by
Michael WilliamsonMichael WilliamsonCambridge Systematics, Inc.Cambridge Systematics, Inc.
April 19, 2006April 19, 2006
NCHRP Project 8-47Guidebook for Freight Policy, Planning, and Programming in Small- and Medium-Sized Metropolitan Areas
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NCHRP 8-47Agenda
Project Background
Approach Guidelines
Guidebook Development
Overview of Guidebook
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NCHRP 8-47Project Background
Developed to provide small- and medium-sized MPOs with the necessary resources to begin and/or enhance their freight transportation planning program
Designed to provide MPO staff with a basic “how to” roadmap to initiate and implement a successful freight transportation planning program
Functions as a gateway to the freight resources available through FHWA’s Capacity Building Program and Freight Professional Development Program
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NCHRP 8-47Approach Guidelines
Provide flexibility
• There is no one activity or set of activities
• Guidebook allows users to pick and choose
Emphasize integration
• Where do freight program resources come from?
• Reallocation of staff and funding
Use “best practices” effectively
• Best practices have not been developed for all areas
• Guidelines are not limited by available best practices
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NCHRP 8-47Guidebook Development
Guidebook development was guided by practitioners
• Surveys
• Interviews
• Case studies
• Periodic review of deliverables
Guidebook was completed in December 2005
Official distribution will occur following editorial review by NCHRP
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NCHRP 8-47Integrating Freight into MPO Activities
Long-Range Planning
• Development and maintenance of long-range plans
• Data collection and analysis programs
• Corridor plans/analyses
• Stand-alone research and planning initiatives
Transportation Improvement Programming
• Three to five year list of proposed improvement projects, plans, studies, and other activities
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
• Annual work plan for an MPO
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NCHRP 8-47Guidebook Architecture
Module 1 Module 1 – – Using the GuidebookUsing the Guidebook
Developing Freight Policy DirectiveDeveloping Freight Policy Directive
Developing Regional Freight ProfileDeveloping Regional Freight Profile
Developing Freight Developing Freight Needs and DeficienciesNeeds and Deficiencies
Developing Freight LRP ElementDeveloping Freight LRP Element
Identifying Freight ProjectsIdentifying Freight Projects
Addressing Freight Analysis Addressing Freight Analysis in Corridor Plans/Studiesin Corridor Plans/Studies
Developing Freight Developing Freight Project Evaluation CriteriaProject Evaluation Criteria
Developing Freight Developing Freight Performance MeasuresPerformance Measures
Identifying Innovative Funding Identifying Innovative Funding and Financing Techniquesand Financing Techniques
Assessing Freight Assessing Freight Project ImpactsProject Impacts
Data and Analytical ToolsData and Analytical Tools
Training and EducationTraining and Education
Outreach and PartnershipsOutreach and Partnerships
Module 3 –Module 3 –Integrating Freight into MPO ActivitiesIntegrating Freight into MPO Activities
1) 1) Assign lead…Assign lead…
2) 2) Establish goals…Establish goals…
3)3) Develop profile… Develop profile…
4)4) Engage partners… Engage partners…
5) 5) Define needs…Define needs…
6) 6) Key decisions…Key decisions…
7) 7) Refine goals…Refine goals…
8) 8) Develop data..Develop data..
9) 9) Establish measures...Establish measures...
10) 10) Identify projects…Identify projects…
11) 11) Develop criteria…Develop criteria…
12) 12) Integrate into…Integrate into…
13) 13) Fund and deploy…Fund and deploy…
14)14) Develop process… Develop process…
Module 4 –Module 4 –Putting It All TogetherPutting It All Together
Module 5 –Module 5 –
IdentifyingIdentifying Freight ResourcesFreight Resources
Data andData andAnalytical ToolsAnalytical Tools
TrainingTrainingResourcesResources
GuidebookGuidebook Case Studies Case Studies
AvailableAvailableFreight ResearchFreight Research
Freight GlossaryFreight Glossary References References
Module 2 Module 2 – – Getting StartedGetting Started
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NCHRP 8-47Getting Started
Step 1 – The Freight Self-Assessment
• Know Your Region
• Know Your Freight Stakeholders
• Know Your Organization
Step 2 – Definition of Your Freight Planning Program Stage
• How well did you know your region?
• How well did you know your freight stakeholders?
• How well did you know your organization?
Step 3 – Identification of Program Elements and Guidelines
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NCHRP 8-47Integration of Initial Freight Program Evaluation Processes
Know Your Know Your OrganizationOrganization
BasicBasic Intermediate/Intermediate/AdvancedAdvanced
Know Your Know Your StakeholdersStakeholders
Know Your Know Your RegionRegion
Long-Range Long-Range Plan ElementPlan Element
Freight Policy Freight Policy DirectiveDirective
Data/Tool Data/Tool DevelopmentDevelopment
Regional Regional Freight ProfileFreight Profile
Needs IDNeeds ID
Training and Training and EducationEducation
Outreach and Outreach and PartnershipsPartnerships
Corridor PlansCorridor Plans
Project IDProject ID
Performance Performance MeasuresMeasures
Evaluation Evaluation CriteriaCriteria
Funding and Funding and FinancingFinancing
Project Project ImpactsImpacts
Assessment Assessment of Program of Program
EffectivenessEffectiveness
Enhancement Enhancement of Existing or of Existing or Development Development
of New Freight of New Freight ActivitiesActivities
InstitutionalInstitutionalSupportSupport
DataDataCollectionCollection
Outreach andOutreach andPartnershipsPartnerships AnalysisAnalysis
ProjectProjectImplementationImplementation FeedbackFeedback
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NCHRP 8-47Example – Freight Policy Directive
Step 1. Review existing long-range plan goals, objectives, and policies
Step 2. Develop freight-specific language
Step 3. Incorporate freight language into long-range plan as amendment or as part of next update
Basic Approach for Developing a Freight Policy DirectiveBasic Approach for Developing a Freight Policy Directive
ActivityActivity Developing a Freight Policy Directive – BasicDeveloping a Freight Policy Directive – Basic
Activity TypeActivity Type PolicyPolicy
Level of EffortLevel of Effort LowLow
Technical ComplexityTechnical Complexity LowLow
Data/Analytical Tool NeedsData/Analytical Tool Needs Low Low – – Requires the collection and review of existing policy languageRequires the collection and review of existing policy language
Outreach/Partnership NeedsOutreach/Partnership Needs Low Low – – Requires internal staff coordinationRequires internal staff coordination
Training/Education NeedsTraining/Education Needs Low Low – – Requires staff to begin building basic freight knowledge; should explore Requires staff to begin building basic freight knowledge; should explore resources available from FHWA resources available from FHWA
http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/FPD/index.asp
Related ActivitiesRelated Activities Provides foundation for all subsequent freight planning activitiesProvides foundation for all subsequent freight planning activities
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NCHRP 8-47 Example – Freight Policy Directive
Step 1. Establish outreach program to gather input from key decision-makers and system users.
Step 2. Develop freight-specific goals, objectives, and policies.
Step 3. Conduct focus group to build consensus and refine.
Step 4. Incorporate/integrate material into overall transportation program.
Advanced Approach for Developing a Freight Policy DirectiveAdvanced Approach for Developing a Freight Policy Directive
ActivityActivity Developing a Freight Policy Directive – Developing a Freight Policy Directive – AdvancedAdvanced
Activity TypeActivity Type PolicyPolicy
Level of EffortLevel of Effort Moderate to HighModerate to High
Technical ComplexityTechnical Complexity ModerateModerate
Data/Analytical Tool NeedsData/Analytical Tool Needs Moderate. Requires review of existing policy language and collection of data to Moderate. Requires review of existing policy language and collection of data to support development of new languagesupport development of new language
Outreach/Partnership NeedsOutreach/Partnership Needs Moderate. Requires discussions with private sector freight stakeholders to Moderate. Requires discussions with private sector freight stakeholders to facilitate development of freight policiesfacilitate development of freight policies
Training/Education NeedsTraining/Education Needs Low Low – – Requires staff to begin building basic freight knowledge; should explore Requires staff to begin building basic freight knowledge; should explore resources available from FHWA resources available from FHWA
http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/FPD/index.asp
Related ActivitiesRelated Activities Provides foundation for all subsequent freight planning activitiesProvides foundation for all subsequent freight planning activities
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NCHRP 8-47Example – Outreach and Partnerships
Basic Approach for Outreach and PartnershipsBasic Approach for Outreach and Partnerships
ActivityActivity Outreach and Partnerships – BasicOutreach and Partnerships – Basic
Activity TypeActivity Type Policy, Planning and ProgrammingPolicy, Planning and Programming
Level of EffortLevel of Effort ModerateModerate
Technical ComplexityTechnical Complexity LowLow
Data/Analytical Tool NeedsData/Analytical Tool Needs Moderate Moderate – May require data collection efforts– May require data collection efforts
Outreach/Partnership NeedsOutreach/Partnership Needs NANA
Training/Education NeedsTraining/Education Needs Low Low – – Requires staff to apply basic freight knowledge, particularly relating to Requires staff to apply basic freight knowledge, particularly relating to stakeholder outreach activities; should explore resources available from FHWAstakeholder outreach activities; should explore resources available from FHWA
http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/FPD/index.asp
Related ActivitiesRelated Activities Provides foundation for all subsequent freight planning activitiesProvides foundation for all subsequent freight planning activities
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NCHRP 8-47Identify and Develop Freight Outreach Program
Step 1. Identify key planned freight program elements
Step 2. Define anticipated outreach and partnership needs
Step 3. Identify potential private sector partners
Step 4. Conduct specific outreach on as needed basis
Step 5. Solicit participation in ad hoc freight advisory committee
Step 6. Solicit input on freight program development as needed
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NCHRP 8-47Example of Freight Program Development
Freight Planning Process
Establish goals and objectivesof freight program
Develop an inventoryof the freight system
Define freight datarequirements
Develop ongoing freight datacollection/data improvement program
Identify needs and deficienciesof the freight system
Identify freight projectsof district significance
Integrate freight projects into existingtransportation planning programs
(SIS, MPO plans, port/airport masterplans, existing district programs)
Fund and deployfreight projects
Education and Outreach
Develop public education/outreach program
Promote “quick fix” program tomaintain private sector interest
Establish industry based committeeto provide regular input to freight
planning initiatives
Provide ongoing support andresources to local planning agencies
Quick Start Action Items
Assign/identify key district staffto champion program development
Solicit participation in freighttechnical advisory committee
Assess condition ofintermodal connectors
Develop scope of work andschedule for program development
Develop education material andprogram to address public
safety concerns
Define role in region and coordinate/communicate with other agencies
in southeast Florida
Develop “quick fix” program toaddress smaller projects and illustrate
commitment to industry
Ensure close coordination andparticipation in statewide
freight initiatives
Identify technical resourcesand funding for deployment
Determine roles and responsibilitiesof District 4
Transportation leadership you can trust.
presented topresented to
FHWA’sFHWA’s Talking Freight SeminarTalking Freight Seminar
presented bypresented by
Michael WilliamsonMichael WilliamsonCambridge Systematics, Inc.Cambridge Systematics, Inc.
April 19, 2006April 19, 2006
NCHRP Project 8-47Guidebook for Freight Policy, Planning, and Programming in Small- and Medium-Sized Metropolitan Areas