Draft Idaho Statewide Rail Plan 41013
Draft Idaho Statewide Rail Plan 41013
Draft Idaho Statewide Rail Plan 41013
Thi e%%ort re ulted in the identi%ication o% recommended policy and programmatic change , needed tudie and plan , and propo ed capital inve tment that upport con en u -.a ed goal %or Idaho5 %reight and pa enger rail net$or+ and ervice ) The e overall goal include0 GOAL 1: Idaho5 rail y tem %eature eamle , modal connectivity $hile maintaining a%ety and e%%iciency in moving good and people)
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E!act legislatio! to e!a%le a port authority Esta%lish o!-goi!g pu%lic educatio! program to promote Idaho&s o%'ectives relative to reight rail" 1( Provide sta resources)support to *peratio! +i esaver" 2( ,esearch u!di!g sources or mar-eti!g)educatio!al campaig!s" 1( Ide!ti y a!d prioriti$e rail improveme!ts that provide the %est opportu!ity to provide eco!omic developme!t a!d e!ha!ce reve!ue opportu!ities through the state %y movi!g reight via rail i! lieu o motor carriers" 2( .o!itor a!d e!act legislatio! that e!sures motor carrier sta!dards are u!i orm a!d do !ot give competitive adva!tage over rail" 1( Ide!ti y availa%le la!d use pla!!i!g resources" 2( /or- #ith rail o#!ers)operators to dissemi!ate policies regardi!g la!d use)tra!sportatio! policies alo!g rail right-o -#ay 1( A!!ually assess rail volume reports 0 rom IP12( or tre!ds" 2( 2o!duct %e!e it)cost a!alysis o! i!dividual li!es sho#i!g decreasi!g volumes over time, i!cludi!g pote!tial or !e# i!dustries" 3( Ide!ti y eco!omic developme!t part!erships)i!vestme!ts" 3( 4evelop part!erships %et#ee! state)local 'urisdictio!s a!d rail li!e o#!ers)operators to apply or u!di!g or rail li!e preservatio! a!d)or to apply or other u!di!g or corridor preservatio! 0i!cludi!g usi!g the corridor or alter!ate mea!s(" 1( Expa!d existi!g part!erships #ith ad'ace!t states a!d private railroads" 2( .o!itor rail !et#or- improveme!ts or impact o! Idaho&s eco!omic competitive!ess" 3( 1se the 5reight Advisory 2ommittee a!d existi!g part!erships to i!crease a#are!ess o e!ha!ceme!ts" Ide!ti y pote!tial u!di!g sources to preserve rail corridor a!d capacity" 2o!sider rail%a!-i!g" Ide!ti y u!di!g to ac6uire rail corridor right-o -#ay or commuter rail operatio!" Evaluate a%a!do!ed rail li!es or pote!tial heritage tourism 0part!er #ith State 7istoric Preservatio! * ice("
(n%er!%a%e Rail Par%ner! i$ Program /GC0 1 G"RR Rail Corridor Pre!er*a%ion Program Comm'%er Rail Corridor Pre!er*a%ion Program 2eri%age To'ri!m Rail Pro-ec%!
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/or- #ith -ey sta-eholders to ide!ti y local, state, 5ederal a!d private u!di!g opportu!ities, a!d develop %usi!ess pla! Ide!ti y acility thresholds a!d pote!tial site locatio!s usi!g results rom multimodal acility a!alysis" Assess via%ility o existi!g yards" 1se regio!al orums to ide!ti y pu%lic)private part!ership opportu!ities to %uild acilities" /or- #ith rail li!e o#!ers a!d !eigh%ori!g states to prioriti$e corridors %ased o! cost-%e!e it8 Ide!ti y u!di!g !eeds or i!stallatio! o high-cu%ed dou%le staci!termodal service" 1( *%tai! research u!ds to de i!e multi-modal acility types, thresholds a!d pote!tial site locatio!s i! Idaho a!d the regio!" 2( 2o!sider dou%le-trac-ed tra!sload acilities, dry ports, rail spurs, tra!sload acilities, i!termodal acilities, etc"(" Ide!ti y a!d prioriti$e rail improveme!ts that provide the %est opportu!ity to provide eco!omic developme!t a!d e!ha!ce reve!ue opportu!ities through the state %y movi!g reight via rail i! lieu o motor carriers" 2oordi!ate)commu!icate #ith ad'oi!i!g states o! uture studies to evaluate the restoratio! or replaceme!t o the li!e that Amtra- termi!ated i! 199: alo!g 1P li!e" Evaluate pote!tial support)dema!d a!d pote!tial locatio!s or commuter rail service
Tr'c+/Rail E,'i%y Pro-ec% Am%ra+ Pioneer Ro'%e &ea!ibili%y S%'dy Comm'%er Rail Ser*ice &ea!ibili%y S%'dy
Table ES-3 summari$es the recomme!ded ;-year 2apital I!vestme!t pla! or Idaho, #hile TableES-6 summari$es the recomme!ded lo!g-ra!ge 020-year( capital i!vestme!ts" .a!y o the pro'ects listed i! the 20-year 2apital I!vestme!t pla! are co!ti!ge!t upo! the outcome o studies a!d pla!s listed i! Table ES-2" Table ES-3.
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4evelop ;0 acre tra!sload acility #ith ;0,000 s6uare oot #arehouse acility 2o!struct acilities as ide!ti ied 513-A .ultimodal 5acility A!alysis a!d 5easi%ility Assessme!t
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5,A recog!i$es that speci ic dollar estimates or i!dividual pro'ects i! the 2apital Pro'ects +ist are !ot li-ely to %e availa%le" /here !ot curre!tly availa%le, the estimated cost is ide!ti ied as A@)AB 0!ot availa%le( i! the AEst" 2ostB colum!" Executive Summary April 10, 2013 Page ES- 3
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.ultiple pro'ects listed i! the ,ail 2rossi!g Sa ety Pro'ect +ist i! Sectio! C, as detailed i! the Idaho State ?ra!sportatio! Improveme!t Pla! 2013-201: Esta%lish high-cu%ed dou%le staci!termodal service i! Idaho, as %ased o! i!di!g a!d priorities ide!ti ied i! 5-1CA, 2ost >e!e it A!alysis" 1( Ide!ti y -ey railroad yards, i!tercha!ge poi!ts, a!d ma'or structures that may !eed to %e secured rom ope! pu%lic access" 2( Part!er #ith local 'urisdictio!s to ide!ti y security strategies i!cludi!g educatio!, e! orceme!t, a!d a#are!ess" 1( 1pgrade the PD+ %ra!ch %ridges to the level re6uired %y the 5ederal ,ail Admi!istratio! 05,A( i! order to accommodate 2EC,000 l%" 02ECF( rail cars a!d 2( provide relia%le rail access to a !e# private sector <1: millio! commercial grai! storage a!d loadi!g acility at .c2oy"
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,ail#ay-7igh#ay 2rossi!gs Program8 7SIP
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P1L S or% line Railroad /ridge Re$lacemen% and S '%%le Train Loader &acili%y
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Phase 3G 4evelop ad'ace!t 100 acres as a rail-%ased i!dustrial par-
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Po%e!tial 5u!di!g)5i!a!ci!g
2.A=8 E4A8 ,,I5 0loa!(8 PA> 0%o!ds(8 ,E4I5i? 0loa!(8 ?I5)1,48 ,eve!ue A!ticipatio! >o!d 2.A=8E4A8 ,,I5 0loa!(8 PA> 0%o!ds(8 ,E4I5i? 0loa!( ,ail#ay-7igh#ay 2rossi!gs Program8 7SIP
Phase 3G 2o!ti!ue to co!struct acilities as ide!ti ied 513-A .ulti-.odal 5acility A!alysis a!d 5easi%ility Assessme!t 1( 2o!ti!ue /or- #ith rail li!e o#!ers a!d local 'urisdictio!s to ide!ti y high ris- grade crossi!gs that meet the ,ailroad 2rossi!g Sa ety Program re6uireme!ts" 2( I!crease a#are!ess o program" Phase 2G 4esig! a!d co!struct i!la!d dry port acility"
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2o!ti!ue to impleme!t high-cu%ed dou%le stac- i!termodal service capa%ility i! Idaho, as %ased o! i!di!g a!d priorities ide!ti ied i! 5-1CA, 2ost >e!e it A!alysis" 1( /or- #ith F.P* to ide!ti y u!di!g or %e!e it cost a!alysis a!d prioriti$atio! o >ridgi!g the Halley pro'ects" 2( E!gi!eeri!g a!d co!structio!"
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1( /or- #ith F.P* to ide!ti y u!di!g or %e!e it cost a!alysis a!d prioriti$atio! o >ridgi!g the Halley pro'ects" 2( E!gi!eeri!g a!d co!structio!" Ac6uire rail corridor right-o -#ay or commuter rail operatio!, as %ased upo! P2 5easi%ility study i!di!gs" Impleme!t commuter rail service, i supported %y i!di!gs o easi%ility study"
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Role of Rail in Statewide Transportation 1.1 Introduction.....1-1 1.2 Process..1-1 1.3 Idahos Rail Vision and Goals.1-2 1.4 Role of Freight Rail in Idahos Trans ortation !"ste#......1-3 1.$ Role of Passenger Rail in Idaho...1-4 1.% Rail Institutional Fra#e&or'....1-( 1.( Prior !tudies) Initiati*es) and Plans.1-11 Section 2: Idahos Rail System 2.1 Freight Rail..2-1 2.2 Passenger Rail...2-2+ Section 3: Trends and Forecasts 3.1 ,e#ogra hic and -cono#ic Gro&th Factors....3-1 3.2 -n*iron#ent and -nerg" Trends..3-1. 3.3 /and 0se 1 2o##unit" I# acts..3-13 3.4 !afet" and !ecurit"....3-1$ 3.$ Freight ,e#and and Gro&th3-21 3.% Passenger Tra*el ,e#and.3-41 Section 4: Rail Service Needs and pport!nities 4.1 Freight Rail 3eeds and 4 ortunities.....4-1 4.2 Passenger Rail !"ste# 3eeds and 4 ortunities .4-1. 4.3 Integration of Freight and Passenger Issues....4-12 4.4 !ta'eholder Identified Freight Rail 3eeds..4-1$ 4.$ !ta'eholder Identified Passenger Rail 3eeds.....4-1( Section ": #otential Frei$ht and #assen$er Rail Improvements and Investments $.1 Pro5ect Identification Process...$-1 $.2 Pro5ect Refine#ent) !election) and Prioriti6ation.$-1. Section %: Idahos &on$ Ran$e Rail Service and Investment #ro$ram %.1 Vision for Rail.%-1
Appendices
7 7 endi: 7; Pu8lic In*ol*e#ent ,ocu#entation endi: <; 2o##ent=Res onse ,ocu#entii
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Process
The Rail Plan %sed a process intended to: 1# deli&eratel' and s'ste aticall' engage sta$eholders. 2# identif' the State,s passenger rail o&-ectives and plans. 3# inventor' the rail s'ste ,s transportation infrastr%ct%re. /# anal'0e rail-related econo ic environ ental i pacts. and, /# esta&lish a long-range invest ent progra for c%rrent and f%t%re passenger and freight rail infrastr%ct%re thro%gho%t the State, as an o%tco e of a colla&orative process) Sta$eholders were engaged thro%gho%t the st%d' process thro%gh the %se of a Pro-ect Steering 1o ittee ade %p a &road cross section of rail and freight sta$eholders, a Statewide (reight S% it, Sta$eholder Interviews, Regional (reight (or% s, and foc%s gro%p eetings) The Pro-ect Steering 1o ittee, representing the interests of diverse sta$eholders, provided feed&ac$ to the Idaho Transportation +epart ent on freight and passenger iss%es and reco endations) The Steering 1o ittee incl%ded agric%lt%ral prod%cers representing a variet' of co odities. other freight-intensive ind%stries and an%fact%rers. owners and operators representing a variet' of odes,
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The vision and goals for Idaho,s Rail 7etwor$ are &ased on inp%t received thro%gh inp%t fro the (reight S% it and the Pro-ect Steering 1o ittee, and vetted thro%gh foc%s gro%p eetings, regional &riefings, and sta$eholder interviews, and the p%&lic participation process, as detailed in Section ! of this report) Table 1-1 s% ari0es the vision and goals esta&lished for Idaho,s Rail 7etwor$)
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GO ! (" Idahos rail system feat#res effecti%e 'artnershi's that le%era&e reso#rces and o''ort#nities.
GO ! )" Idaho strate&ically in%ests in its rail system infrastr#ct#re while ma*imi+in& e*istin& ca'acity and 'reser%in& the system. O#tcomes"
Idaho &oods and 'eo'le are trans'orted efficiently Trans'ortation costs are com'etiti%e nationally Rail-related safety im'ro%es
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Since Idaho,s statehood in 1!80, rail transportation has &een vital to the growth of i portant sectors of the 9e State,s econo ') :ntil the technolog' sector &oo aro%nd ;oise, Idaho,s two ost i portant ind%stries were agri&%siness and the e5traction of raw aterials) According to the :nion Pacific Railroad 1o pan' ":PRR#, the top five co odities &' vol% e &oth shipped and received on their Idaho trains were either related to agric%lt%ral prod%cts or raw aterials)1 <ith total freight tonnage in Idaho anticipated to increase &' nearl' =2> &' 20/02, cost effectiveness and efficienc' of transport will &eco e i portant considerations in odal choice and odal invest ent in the f%t%re) (ro a f%el efficienc' standpoint, rail can transport one ton of freight /?8 iles per
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(or the p%rpose of the statewide rail plan, passenger rail is defined as an' t'pe of passenger service along rail lines, incl%ding regional services "inter-cit', low fre*%enc', %ltiple stops# and co %ter rail service "cit' to s%&%r& or cit', ore fre*%ent service d%ring co %te ti es, and li ited stops#) The onl' c%rrent passenger rail service in Idaho is A tra$,s A pire ;%ilder, which r%ns fro 1hicago, Illinois to Seattle, <ashington, and Portland, Bregon "see ,i&#re 1-(#) In Idaho, the A pire ;%ilder operates on the ;7S( Railwa' "s%ccessor to the 9reat 7orthern Railwa' and 7orthern Pacific Railroad# ain line and enters Idaho in the vicinit' of Co'ie Springs, then r%ns so%thwest to Sandpoint, and contin%es so%thwest where it crosses into <ashington) The train stops in Sandpoint, with service twice dail' "one train in each direction#) According to A tra$, the station at Sandpoint, which is the onl' active passenger rail station in the state of Idaho with intercit' service, averages 1@ dail' &oardings and alightings co &ined)8
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Track Status
Active Track (tot.) Class I Class II Class III Embargoed Suspe ded Aba do ed
Miles
1,709.5 995.8 33.5 680.2 277.7 !".1 70!.7
Source: ESRI10, FRA11, ITD12, Oak Ridge Natl Lab ,1! Railroad"
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Source: A#trak According to the 2010 1ens%s, the pop%lation within a 30- ile radi%s of the Sandpoint station totals an esti ated 23,000, and incl%des portions of Contana and <ashington, as depicted in ,i&#re 1-)) Pop%lation densities in this area are generall' less than 100 persons per s*%are ile) Fi ure 1$3. Population %ensities within 3& 'erial (iles of Sandpoints '"tra) Station
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Federal +i hwa! 'd"inistration ,F+-'. Bne of the odal agencies within :)S) +BT, (D<A is responsi&le for p%&lic highwa'-rail grade crossing iss%es that affect highwa' safet') (D<A provides g%idelines and standards for the correct design of grade crossings, the assess ent of safet' at highwa'-rail grade crossings, and appropriate place ent of traffic control devices at and on the approach to highwa'-rail grade crossings) These traffic control devices incl%de circ%lar advance warning signs, cross&%c$s, pave ent ar$ings, and, in so e locations, &ells, gates, and flashing lights as descri&ed in the (D<A,s Can%al on :nifor Traffic 1ontrol +evices "C:T1+#) States deter ine which p%&lic crossings are in need of i prove ents, and rel' heavil' on federall' s%pplied f%nds, as previo%sl' a%thori0ed %nder the Safe, Acco%nta&le, (le5i&le, Afficient Transportation A*%it' Act: A Eegac' for :sers "SA(ATAA-E:# progra "$nown as 2Section 1303#) This Railwa'-Dighwa' 1rossing Progra allocated one' to the States specificall' for eli inating ha0ards at p%&lic highwa'-railroad grade crossings) :nder Cap-21 "the recentl' a%thori0ed s%rface transportation f%nding progra #, the Rail Dighwa' Safet' Progra is contin%ed %nder the Dighwa' Safet' I prove ent Progra "DSIP#) The (D<A distri&%tes DSIP to the states, with f%nds to &e ad inistered &' the states strategicall', consistent with the state,s Strategic Dighwa' Safet' Plan, on a 2data-driven &asis3)1@ Federal Railroad 'd"inistration ,FR'. Bne of the odal agencies within :)S) +BT, the (ederal Railroad Ad inistration holds responsi&ilit' for developing and enforcing railroad safet' r%les, anages the Railroad Reha&ilitation and I prove ent (inancing "RRI(# progra , provides oversight of A tra$ for :)S) +BT, and anages a s all research progra ) <ith the passage of the Passenger Rail I prove ent and Invest ent Act "PRIIA# in 200!, and the s%&se*%ent provision of capital f%nding for intercit' passenger rail in the A erican Recover' and Reinvest ent Act "ARRA#, the (RA was tas$ed with anaging these progra s) Traditionall', the vast a-orit' of (RA personnel and financial reso%rces have &een devoted to safet' enforce ent activities) Federal Transit 'd"inistration ,FT'. The (TA ad inisters for %la and grant f%nding for the develop ent of p%&lic transportation in %r&an and r%ral areas, s%pports e5isting and reco ends f%nding for new services, and coordinates research and training) Thro%gh the 7ew Starts process, the (TA esta&lishes criteria and eval%ates applicants see$ing federal f%nding for new transit lines) The ost co on f%nding re*%ests for rail transit entail %r&an light rail, rapid transit "which is f%ll' grade separated#, and co %ter or regional services) <hile
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(%nds are also availa&le for planning activities) Applicants can appl' for %p to F100,000 to st%d' potential rail invest ents) Applicants are re*%ired to provide a 100 percent atch) Re ional Plannin 3r ani4ations A Cetropolitan Planning Brgani0ation, co onl' referred to as a CPB, is an association of local agencies that coordinate transportation planning and develop ent activities within a etropolitan area) Asta&lish ent of a CPB is re*%ired &' law in %r&an areas with pop%lations of ore than @0,000 in order for the area to %se federal transportation f%nding) CPBs are designed to ens%re coordination and cooperation a ong the vario%s -%risdictions that oversee transportation within the %r&an area) CPB decision- a$ing is g%ided &': A polic' &oard, generall' co prised of local elected officials and p%&lic agenc' officials who ad inister or operate a-or odes of transportation, and A technical advisor' gro%p of professional planners and engineers who are often e plo'ees of the sa e agencies)
A CPB has effective control over transportation i prove ent f%nding within the etropolitan planning area, since a pro-ect %st &e a part of the CPBGs adopted long-range plan and &e placed in their Cetropolitan Transportation I prove ent Progra "CTIP# in order to receive federal f%nding) 1%rrent CPBs in Idaho incl%de: ;annoc$ Transportation Planning Brgani0ation ";TPB# ;onneville Cetropolitan Planning Brgani0ation ";CPB# 1o %nit' Planning Association of So%thwest Idaho "1BCPASS# Hootenai Cetropolitan Planning Brgani0ation "HCPB# Eewis-1lar$ Ialle' Cetropolitan Planning Brgani0ation "E1ICPB#
2ount! and 5ocal ' encies 1o%nt' and local govern ent pro-ects thro%gho%t the state range fro preparing transit s%pportive land %se plans and adopting appropriate 0oning and develop ent reg%lations to crossing i prove ent pro-ects) Bn the state level, local pro-ects are selected &' IT+ on a statewide &asis and sched%led into the IT+ Statewide Transportation I prove ent Progra "STIP#) Rail-Dighwa' 1rossing Pro-ects are selected and sched%led in the STIP &ased %pon the crossing,s location4rating on the (RA Priorit' Inde5)
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An ite not incl%ded in PRIIA is A tra$,s stat%tor' access rights to the national rail s'ste ) These rights ens%re A tra$,s a&ilit' to operate over rail lines owned &' freight railroads and regional transportation a%thorities, which acco%nt for all &%t ?@@ iles of A tra$,s c%rrent 21,000 ro%te s'ste and nearl' all of the rail lines on which new 12@ ph or less intercit' passenger service has &een proposed) 1%rrent legislation gives these rights e5cl%sivel' to A tra$, and the S%rface Transportation ;oard has r%led that the' are not transfera&le or assigna&le to other entities)1?
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Frei ht Rail Freight Study The Idaho Transportation +epart ent, in partnership with the Idaho +epart ents of Agric%lt%re and 1o erce, co pleted a statewide st%d' of the %lti odal freight networ$ in 2012) The p%rpose of this st%d' was to anal'0e all odes, strengthen the partnerships &etween private and p%&lic partners, and esta&lish fra ewor$ for ore strategic invest ents that s%pport Idaho,s econo ic f%t%re) This effort res%lted in the identification of reco endations and action steps that s%pport consens%s &ased goals for the ove ent of freight in, o%t and thro%gh Idaho) These overall goals incl%de: Strategic invest ents in reso%rces and capacit'
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Idaho goods transported effectivel' (reight transportation costs are co petitive (reight-related safet' i proves
The st%d' res%lted in the identification of si5 $e' reco endations that are designed to fra ewor$ f%t%re activit' related to freight in Idaho) These reco endations incl%de: 1reate an instit%tional fra ewor$ for co %nication, colla&oration and partnership Align transportation polic' and pro-ects with econo ic develop ent strategies Strategicall' invest in a freight networ$ incl%ding corridors and new4e5panded %lti- odal facilities and connections (acilitate the efficient ove ent of freight 1ollect and anal'0e freight data A5pand so%rces for freight infrastr%ct%re f%nding
This effort relied heavil' on involve ent fro $e' freight sta$eholders incl%ding the s'ste %sers, incl%ding shippers, carriers, and Idaho co odit' prod%cers. networ$ owners4operators. and p%&lic agencies4organi0ations) Inp%t was gathered thro%gh several tools incl%ding a steering co ittee that g%ided the entire effort which incl%ded the ;%rlington 7orthern, :nion Pacific, and <AT1B) 1996 Idaho State Rail Plan 1o pleted in 188@, and adopted &' the Idaho Transportation ;oard in 188?, the 188? Idaho Rail Plan :pdate is the state,s ost recent prior Rail Plan :pdate) It was considered the railroad odal plan for Idaho,s long range transportation plan, and was intended to esta&lish a vision for rail transportation in the 'ear 201@ and &e'ond) The plan was prepared p%rs%ant to Eocal Rail Service Rea%thori0ing Act of 18!8, which esta&lished the plan as a prere*%isite for eligi&ilit' for local rail freight assistance) At the ti e of the plan develop ent, there were 1,8/0 iles of active rail line in the state) The Plan identified concerns over the possi&le loss of passenger service provided &' A tra$,s Pioneer line. financial assistance needed for the short line railroads to aintaining the ph'sical condition of the rail lines to ens%re ade*%ate service in the f%t%re. a shortage of rail cars to ha%l grain. safet' of grade crossings. rail transport of spent n%clear f%el. line a&andon ents and, rail pro-ect f%nding) 9oals and o&-ectives identified in that plan are detailed &elow) Goal I" A via&le, co petitive, and safel' operated rail s'ste B&-ectives for this goal incl%ded: to serve the citi0ens of the state of Idaho)
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Goal II" The retention and aintenance of operations over all lines of the rail s'ste which serve as essential co ponents of the state,s transportation s'ste ) B&-ectives for this goal incl%ded: To identif' endangered co ponents of the rail s'ste , define pro&le s and ca%ses, and for %late sol%tions) To identif' all potential so%rces of federal f%nds for application in pro&le sit%ations) To define a dedicated so%rce of state f%nds for rail service preservation and to enco%rage the %se of local f%nds) et for f%t%re
Goal III" The preservation of rights-of-wa' of rail lines for which the prior goal cannot &e rail or alternative %ses) B&-ectives for this goal incl%ded:
To ass%re local decision a$ers are aware of the potential to preserve rights-of-wa' thro%gh the federal P%&lic :se and Interi Trail :se proced%res To enco%rage localities to e5a ine alternative %ses of rights-of-wa' of endangered or a&andoned rail lines) To identif' potential f%nding so%rces K federal, state, and local K for right-of-wa' preservation)1=
Boise Valley Railroad & City of Boise REDIFiT ssess!ent In 7ove &er of 2011, ;oise Ialle' Railroad and 1it' of ;oise received a grant to assess the feasi&ilit' of a %lti odal freight center in ;oise, to serve so%thwestern Idaho) The grant was f%nded thro%gh the Idaho R%ral Acono ic +evelop ent and Integrated (reight Transportation "RA+I(iT# Progra descri&ed in a previo%s section) The proposed facilit' is anticipated to e5pand opport%nities to co &ine rail service and local tr%c$ service, red%cing overall freight costs and i proving the co petitiveness of o%t&o%nd Idaho-prod%ced freight and in&o%nd goods and aterials)LM The st%d', co pleted in (e&r%ar', 2012, eval%ated freight flows in so%thwestern Idaho "incl%ding the co%nties of Bw'hee, Al ore, Ada, 1an'on, ;oise, 9e , Pa'ette, Ialle', Ada s and <ashington# in order to esti ate potential rail car vol% e in the region) The findings of that anal'sis s%ggested that So%thwest Idaho had the potential to s%pport and grow a %lti- odal transloadi facilit' pre ised
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Priorit' transportation invest ents identified &' the st%d' incl%ded: A5pansion of :S-8@ fro ;onners (err' to 1anada in the short-ter . :S-8@ I prove ents to and fro the Sna$e River Ports in the id-ter . <idening of I-80 thro%gh Hootenai 1o%nt' in the long-ter . 1onstr%ction of the D%etter Road ;'pass in Hootenai 1o%nt' in the e5tended ter )18
Passen er Rail !tra% &orth Coast #ia'atha Ser(i"e In 200!, PRIIA rea%thori0ed A tra$ to %nderta$e a st%d' to e5a ine the reinstate ent of the 7orth 1oast Diawatha ro%te) A tra$ p%&lished the feasi&ilit' st%d' in Bcto&er 2008, which proposed restoring the 7orth 1oast Diawatha to its 18=8 ro%te) ,i&#re 1-. shows &oth the proposed ro%te of the 7orth 1oast Diawatha and the ro%te over which the train last operated in Bcto&er 18=8 as potential ro%te alternatives)20 Fi ure 1$4. :orth 2oast +iawatha Route 'lternati7es
Source: A#trak Nort( %oa"t )ia*at(a Stud+ ,la&, 200<ith one e5ception, the train wo%ld follow the 18=8 ro%te thro%gh so%thern 7orth +a$ota and so%thern Contana, restoring service to a line A tra$ has not operated since the 7orth 1oast Diawatha,s discontin%ance) The service wo%ld operate over rail lines owned &' ;7S( and Contana Rail Ein$ "CRE#,
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In addition, an esti ated total of %p to 1! loco otives and @/ passenger cars are re*%ired to restore the 7orth 1oast Diawatha) The esti ated p%rchase cost of the re*%ired loco otives and passenger cars is F330 illion)23 Additional f%nding &e'ond PRIIA is re*%ired for capital or operating e5penses) ;ased on the cost esti ates identified in the st%d', A tra$ will need significant additional f%nding to restore the 7orth 1oast Diawatha) A tra$ has stated that the' will not la%nch new intercit' service that wo%ld increase the alread' large operating losses) 1ongress provides appropriations to the (ederal Railroad Ad inistration "(RA# for A tra$ operating losses, which are tied onl' to e5isting ro%tes) Reinstating %lti-state passenger ro%tes
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Source: A#trak ,io&eer Route ,a""e&ger Rail Stud+ Since the trac$ east of the ;oise depot is o%t of service, trains will have to &'pass ;oise, perhaps stopping at 7a pa and contin%ing on the present freight-onl' &'pass) (or each of the fo%r options, the report ass% es that the reintrod%ced Pioneer will operate dail', and is co prised of a loco otive and fo%r S%perliner cars) The st%d' fo%nd that all the Pioneer options will prod%ce a net A tra$ ridership increase of &etween !2,000 and 111,000 passengers ann%all', with a corresponding increase in passenger reven%e of F=)? illion to F13)1 illion ann%all')2= The st%d' reported the following ridership and reven%e &' option: Bption 1 "Salt Ea$e 1it'-Seattle Bption#: 102,000 passengers and F11)? illion reven%e Bption 2 "+enver-Seattle Bption#: 111,000 passengers and F13)1 illion reven%e Bption 3 "Salt Ea$e 1it'-Portland Bption#: !2,000 passengers and F=)? illion reven%e Bption / "+enver-Portland Bption#: 8@,000 passengers and F8)2 illion reven%e in%s direct operating costs# &ased on st%d' findings incl%de:
Bption 1 "Salt Ea$e 1it'-Seattle#: F2@)0 illion Bption 2 "+enver-Seattle#: F33)1 illion Bption 3 "Salt Ea$e 1it'-Portland#: F2!)3 illion Bption / "+enver-Portland#: F3@)@ illion
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O'tion ) O'tion . to 59alt !ake /ity to 5:en%er 2ortland7 2ortland7 F3=0)@ F/!/)! F=)? F3@)8 "F2!)3# 21)2> !2,000 103 F8)2 F//)= "F3@)@# 20)?> 8@,000 ==
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An initial anal'sis identified F200 illion in proposed infrastr%ct%re invest ents if Pioneer service is restored &etween Salt Ea$e 1it' and Portland, and a total of F308 illion in invest ents if the Pioneer were to operate via the Bverland Ro%te &etween +enver and Portland) If a decision is ade to reinstit%te the Pioneer, A tra$ and :PRR will need to cond%ct f%rther anal'ses, incl%ding capacit' odeling and si %lation of the entire ro%te, and negotiate an agreed-%pon level of invest ents)28 The st%d' fo%nd that appro5i atel' F13)@ illion in additional capital invest ents is re*%ired to directl' serve ;oise via the 2;oise 1%toff3 "a 2@- ile rail section of <atco,s ;oise Ialle' Railraod &etween 7a pa to -%st so%theast of ;oise#) Total e5pendit%res of F1?)1 illion for 18 stations are pro-ected if the Pioneer operates via the Bverland Ro%te) Reinstate ent of dail' Pioneer service is e5pected to re*%ire a total of fo%r to si5 loco otives and 23 to 2? S%perliner cars, depending %pon the option selected)30 Si ilar to the 7orth 1oast Diawatha service, restoration of the Pioneer wo%ld re*%ire large e5pendit%res for initial capital costs and ongoing operating costs not covered &' fare&o5 reven%es) Additional f%nding &e'ond PRIIA will &e re*%ired for capital or operating e5penses) To reinstate the Pioneer service, federal and state polic' a$ers will need to deter ine whether passenger rail service along the for er Pioneer ro%te sho%ld &e reintrod%ced) Bne ethod of deter ination is to perfor a cost-&enefit anal'sis to deter ine if additional p%&lic s%&sidies can &e
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Source: Le.i&"o&, 2010 Treasure Valley #igh Ca)a"ity Transit Study The Treas%re Ialle' Digh 1apacit' Transit St%d' &egan in 200= in con-%nction with Ialle' Regional Transit and other e &er agencies to address the e5pectation that traffic in the I-!/ corridor is e5pected to do%&le &' 2030) The st%d' consisted of eval%ating three related planning pro-ects: a passenger %lti odal transportation center. a downtown circ%lator. and, an east-west high-capacit' corridor)3@ Ca-or goals of the st%d' incl%ded: Q Q Q Q Q I prove Transit 1onnectivit' I prove Transit Co&ilit' Canage Travel +e and S%pport Transportation and Eand :se Plans (inancial (easi&ilit'
A passenger %lti odal center in downtown ;oise is intended to serve as a Oh%&O for vario%s transportation services) The center co%ld ho%se &%ses, streetcars, and regional passenger rail) A
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The arterial align ents %sed 1aldwell-7a pa ;o%levard for the connection &etween the cities of 1aldwell and 7a pa) The Phase 1 Alternatives Anal'sis process was co pleted Bcto&er 2008) The st%d' reco ends the following D1T alternatives &e considered for the detailed anal'sis in the ne5t phase of the alternatives anal'sis) Q Q Q Q Q Q ;oise 1%toff Eight Rail "Reco ended &' St%d' tea # ;oise 1%toff ;RT- A5cl%sive "Reco ended &' St%d' tea # (ran$lin ;RT-A5cl%sive "Reco ended &' St%d' tea # (airview ;RT-A5cl%sive "Reco ended &' St%d' tea # ;oise 1%toff 1o %ter Rail "Potential Incl%sion# (ran$lin Eight Rail "Potential Potential Incl%sion# ost pro ising alternatives, a n% &er of iss%es re ain
<hile the initial anal'sis fo%nd these to &e the that will erit f%rther assess ent, incl%ding: Q Q Q Q
(%rther e5ploration of e5cl%sive g%idewa' connections fro the ;oise 1%toff and (ran$lin Road to the downtown ;oise "passenger# C%lti odal 1enter) (%rther e5ploration of ro%ting feasi&ilit' for all odes &etween the cities of 7a pa and 1aldwell) Refine ent of sh%ttle service options for providing a connection &etween co %ter rail at the ;oise +epot and the downtown ;oise "passenger# C%lti odal 1enter) +etailed traffic anal'sis to %nderstand the i pacts associated with e5cl%sive D1T operations in (ran$lin Road and (airview Aven%e)
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Valley Regional Transit Rail Corridor E(aluation Study This Rail 1orridor Aval%ation St%d' was cond%cted in 2003 for Ialle'Ride in cooperation with Ada and 1an'on 1o%nties, Ada 1o%nt' Dighwa' +istrict, the cities of ;oise, Ceridian, 7a pa and 1aldwell, 1o %nit' Planning Association of So%thwest Idaho "1BCPASS#, and IT+) The pri ar' p%rpose of the st%d' was to provide infor ation and the &ac$gro%nd necessar' for the sponsoring agencies to a$e an infor ed decision regarding the potential for a p%&lic ac*%isition of certain rail corridors within Ada and %ter operation in the corridor on traffic 1an'on 1o%nties)3? The potential i pacts of introd%cing a co and %tilities were addressed) Ialle'Ride, along with partner -%risdictions, have initiated disc%ssions foc%sed on negotiating an ac*%isition of the re aining portions of the ;oise 1%t-Bff) Sec%ring p%&lic control of the proposed rail passenger corridor is the preferred long-ter sol%tion) <ith the ass% ption that Ialle'Ride wo%ld p%rs%e (ederal Transit Ad inistration "(TA# 7ew Starts f%nding to i ple ent a pro-ect, the ne5t steps for the pro-ect incl%de co pletion of an alternatives anal'sis, selection of a Eocall' Preferred Alternative "EPA#, preparation of an environ ental assess ent or environ ental i pact state ent in accordance with the 7ational Anviron ental Planning Act "7APA#, and Preli inar' Angineering "PA#) Co!!unities in *otion +,-, 1BCPASS, the -oint Cetropolitan Planning Brgani0ation "CPB# for Ada and 1an'on 1o%nties, develops and %pdates a regional long-range transportation plan for Ada and 1an'on 1o%nties ever' fo%r 'ears) These 20- 'ear plans to help ens%re roads, &ridges, and transportation services "&%ses, rail, etc)# are ade*%ate in f%t%re 'ears, &' helping to prioriti0e pro-ects &ased on p%&lic inp%t and how the region is li$el' to grow) The intent of the 1o %nities in Cotion 20/0 "1IC 20/0# is to ove &e'ond a traditional long-range transportation plan to &eco e a regional long-range transportation and s%staina&ilit' plan)3= In 200?, 1o %nities in Cotion descri&ed a &%s and rail s'ste , with rail service &etween the cities of 7a pa and ;oise "to Cicron, one of the region,s largest e plo'ers#) The total capital develop ent cost was esti ated to &e appro5i atel' F1)2! &illion, with initial ann%al operating costs of F1/ illion, increasing to F232 illion per 'ear &' 203@) The co &ined &%s and rail service incl%des 2? ro%tes with an ann%al operating cost of a&o%t F8 illion) At &%ild o%t, the f%t%re s'ste wo%ld increase services eleven-fold over c%rrent levels, providing seven-da' per wee$ service, with appro5i atel' 11 ti es ore service ho%rs than the c%rrent s'ste ) 1%rrentl', develop ent of 1BCPASS, Eong Range Transportation Plan is c%rrentl' %nderwa') 1o %nities in Cotion 20/0 will integrate transportation, ho%sing, health' living, and co %nit' infrastr%ct%re planning to identif' a Opreferred growth scenarioO, or vision of what Treas%re Ialle'
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Rail transportation is vital to the growth of important sectors of the Idahos economy. Two of Idahos most important industries remain agribusiness and the extraction of raw materials which rely on rail service. The two sectors are still vastly important, as approximately 60 of all freight rail tonnage generated within Idaho are related to agricultural or food products, while at least !! pertain to raw materials." #ccording to the $nion %acific Railroad &ompany '$%RR(, the top five commodities by volume both shipped and received on their Idaho trains were either related to agricultural products or raw materials.! The geography and profile of the states rail networ), which began to ta)e shape in the "*+0s, during a territorial farming and mining boom, reflects this legacy. ,ocal rail lines were established in areas of high agricultural or mineral yield with the design to get Idahos resources to the transcontinental rail networ) and into the mar)et. The importance of the agribusiness and raw materials processing sectors can be seen in the dispersal of the states rail networ), especially in southern Idaho where the agriculturally productive lands of the -na)e River %lain, .agic /alley, and Treasure /alley are found. 0ne of $%RRs transcontinental railways travels across the state from the foot of the 1rand Tetons to northwest of 2oise. #cross the -na)e River %lain, several feeder lines extend off the main $%RR line into dairy, wheat and potato producing areas. In the Treasure /alley, feeder lines peel away from the $%RR main to serve the areas onion growing regions, as well as other industries including manufacturing. 3ey mining concerns also have rail service in this part of the state. # cluster of phosphate mines north of -oda -prings, for example, are served by the $%RRs 4ry /alley -ubdivision, which connects the mines to one of the companys transcontinental routes. The pattern in 5orth Idaho is similar, but the networ) in the states panhandle is not as connected to the )ey economic centers in the state. 5o in6state rail connection exists between northern Idaho and either the Treasure /alley or the -na)e River %lain. 7reight traveling by rail between southern and northern Idaho is routed as far west as 8ermiston, 0regon, or east across the -na)e River %lain then north through 2utte and .issoula, .ontana, before returning to Idaho. 9ithin northern Idaho, connectivity is an operational challenge, as only circuitous out6of6state rail lin)s exist between ,ewiston, .oscow, and greater &oeur d#lene, all important regional centers in the north. The %alouse region centered in Idaho around ,ewiston is served by several rail lines 'including 9atcos 1reat 5orthwest railroad line, providing Idaho %alouse grain growers with access to international mar)ets through the ports of -eattle and %ortland. %alouse growers also have rail access to the grain elevator facility at the %ort of ,ewiston on the &learwater River, which is the most inland marine port on the 9est &oast. The port is uni:ue in that it also boasts the capability to handle containeri;ed cargo to
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Class I Railroads
The maAority of the ",+0@.> miles of active trac) in Idaho are owned by maAor $.-. railroad operators, or &lass I railroads. These $.-. railroads are defined by their transcontinental scope and, more specifically, as companies with operating revenues greater than B<@*.+ million, or more, annuallyi. Two of the seven $.-. &lass I railroads operate in the state ? 25-7 Railway, head:uartered in 7ort 9orth, Texas and $nion %acific Railroad '$%RR( based in 0maha, 5ebras)a. Together, 25-7 and $%RR own @@>.* miles of trac), or Aust over >* of all rail line mileage in the state and have trac)age rights over ",666.+ miles of active lines in the state."! 0nly portions of the %end 0reille /alley Railroad and the 9ashington C Idaho Railway lac) trac)age rights from one of the two &lass I railways according to the data. Union aci!ic Railroad Com"any #U RR$ The $%RR has the largest single railroad presence in Idaho with *++.= miles of active rail lines, trac)age rights for *@ of all lines in the state, and several feeder lines leased to smaller local railroads."<,"= $%RR is the only railroad in operation in both northern Idaho and southern Idaho. $%RRs presence is absent only in the rugged territory between the -almon River and the 9ood River /alley where no railroads exist. The company has maAor operations centers in Idaho at 5ampa and %ocatello.
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Agricultural product Agricultural product Abandoned .o t of line in 2008/ no cu to.er !1o p1ate 4ort15e t (orridor tran con/ &rea ure 0alle, indu trie and agribu ine -er7ice (al!ortland (o. read, .i8 concrete facilit, 9.bargoed/ not counted in acti7e rail line total 4$- route, u ed b, local ag concern 4ort15e t (orridor tran con. 4$- route, connect to -alt 3ake (it, 4ort15e t (orridor tran con. "da1o 4ational 3ab. <"43= 3ink 5it1 (anadian !acific &i.ber product
"daho Northern 5.8 "nd-strial +ead *alad 14.1 *ontana Nampa Ogden ocatello Sco/ille Spokane 3allace 131.6 238.6 48.9 124.3 31.3 121.2 15.1
4a.pa 6alad (it, "#$6& -tate 3ine 4a.pa 6c(a..on !ocatello 'lackfoot -tate 3ine "#$:A 'order
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$%RRs third Idaho corridor runs northwest through the states %anhandle and features the states only international interchange at Eastport. $%RRs -po)ane -ubdivision runs east from -po)ane and enters Idaho at %ost 7alls. The line runs parallel to the 25-7 1reat 5orthern &orridor, crossing under it at #thol. The line then crosses at -andpoint at6grade, and again crosses until it once more north of 5aples. The 25-7s 1reat 5orthern &orridor runs in the alignment of the former 5% transcontinental line southwest of -andpoint but with the general alignment of the 1reat 5orthern Railways transcontinental line northeast of the city. The $%RR line connects to the 25-7 1reat 5orthern line, as well as the .ontana Rail ,in) at -andpoint, where geography and a number of operational factors create challenges for train operators. #n additional connection between the $%RR and 25-7 routes occurs farther northeast from -andpoint at 2onners 7erry. The $%RR line leaves the 25-7 route less than "0 miles from the .ontana border, then extends north for !0 miles to the international port of entry at Eastport, Idaho and 3ingsgate, 2ritish &olumbia, &anada. 8ere, sidings on both sides of the
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The 25-7 1reat 5orthern &orridor runs in the alignment of the 5orthern %acific Railroad transcontinental railroad. 5orth of -andpoint, the alignment is that of the former 1reat 5orthern Railways transcontinental railroad. 25-7 has also constructed a double trac) main over nearly half of the subdivisions Idaho extent, plus seven passing sidings. 25-7s improvements have driven the lines trac) rating to &lass =!6 for much of its length, which means that freight trains can travel at a maximum speed of 60 mph, while #mtra) passenger trains can travel a maximum speed of +@ mph. There are several grade6separated crossings including two on the $%RRs -po)ane -ubdivision. The line also includes centrali;ed traffic control '&T&( signali;ation. The rail lines infrastructure and geography allow 25-7 to run an average of =* trains per day over the 1reat 5orthern &orridor southwest of -andpoint.!+ The 1reat 5orthern &orridor line northeast of -andpoint is not certified by the railway to handle large dimensional shipments due to some of the clearances of the line in .ontana.!* #ccording to 25-7, the 1reat 5orthern &orridor is cleared to handle double6stac)ed trains, but not all large dimensional shipments between -andpoint and 9hitefish, .ontana.!@ 25-7s other two Idaho rail lines feed its transcontinental service. The 5ewport -ubdivision is =.> miles long and lin)s the 1reat 5orthern &orridor with three other railroads ? the $%RR -po)ane line, the .R, 7ourth -ubdivision, and the %end 0reille /alley Railroad '%0/#(, a short line with service between -andpoint and .etaline 7alls, 9ashington. The other 25-7 Idaho subdivisions are the &oeur d#lene -ubdivision, which connects &oeur d#lene to the larger -po)ane area via the 3ootenai River line. &urrently, service over the &oeur d#lene -ubdivision is temporarily embargoed due to weight restrictions.<0 The line also once connected to $%RRs &oeur d#lene Industrial ,ead line downtown, but $%RR abandoned that portion of the subdivision in !00*. &urrently &oeur d#lene has no freight rail service. These 25-7 subdivisions average less than one daily train. #dministratively, 25-7s Idaho operations, including the 1reat 5orthern &orridor, are split at -andpoint between two regional divisions ? the .ontana 4ivision head:uartered in 2illings and the 5orthwest
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Class II Railroads
&lass II Railroads, often referred to as regional railroads, are those with operating revenue of B<".@., or more, but less than B<@*.>.. This definition naturally describes railroad companies with a large regional presence, too large to be considered a short line but not large enough to span the country. Get, &lass II railroads fill a noticeable gap between the operations of &lass I companies and the short lines. Idahos only &lass II operator is the .ontana Rail ,in). Montana Rail (ink In "@*+, 2urlington 5orthern '25( spun off nearly @00 miles of trac) between northern Idaho and the plains of eastern .ontana to the .ontana Rail ,in) '.R,(. .R, operates these rail lines, but, in an important distinction, still leases the trac) from 25-7, rendering it a 25-7 bridge line. The main line between -andpoint, Idaho and 8untley, .ontana serves as an important lin) in the 25-7 networ). The .R, enters Idaho from the east near present day &abinet 1orge 4am on the &lar) 7or) River and travels <<.> miles to -andpoint near water level, where it lin)s with the 25-7 3ootenai River and $%RR -po)ane on the peninsular city of -andpoint. #s previously noted, southwest of -andpoint, the .R, has trac)age rights over 25-7s 3ootenai River line for =*.> miles in Idaho toward -po)ane.<< 0perationally, the .R,s 7ourth -ubdivision in Idaho operates under centrali;ed traffic control '&T&( on &lass = trac) for part of its Idaho extent, allowing maximum freight train speeds of 60 mph.<= 4espite its high speeds and advanced traffic control, the capacity of .R,s 7ourth -ubdivision is slightly limited due to terrain and its single trac) main line, but the line does have numerous passing sidings. The line moves approximately "* trains a day.<> The .R, is privately owned by the 9ashington &ompanies, but independently operated from its .issoula, .ontana, offices. It employs @>0 people system wide.<6
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-ources for rail mileage calculations include data from Idahos railroads and 1I- files. 9here some data are contradictory, professional Audgment was used when determining active rail locations and mileage. In some cases, railroads reported mileage that appeared inconsistent with geography.
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Source: ITD, FRA, Oak Ridge Natl Lab., Railroads' Figure 2-- provides a summary of double6stac)ed intermodal car restrictions. 4ouble6stac) capability of short lines was not examined as intermodalHtransload facilities to serve these cars do not exist in Idaho outside of the %ort of ,ewiston, which can effectuate container6on6barge lifts. It is unclear how many rail transfers the port serves. /ery few short lines are li)ely to be certified to handle double6stac)ed intermodal trains due to poor geometrics and weight restrictions.
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Source: ITD, FRA, Oak Ridge Natl Lab., Railroads'1 /eight Restrictions 2eginning in the "@+0s, rail cars manufacturers began introducing heavier, higher6capacity rolling stoc) to their customers. Recogni;ing the efficiencies these new rail cars brought to their long6haul
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Source: ITD, AAR, FRA, ORNL., A&erica# S(ort Li#e a#d Regio#al Railroad Associatio#, Railroads')
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In addition to rail6highway crossing accidents, all Idaho railroad accidents not involving highway6rail grade crossings since !00@ were identified. The number of total accidents each year since !00@ has either been consistently "> or "6, generally occurring in yards or sidings+6. -ee Figure 2-8 for a map of accidents by rail segment from !00@ to the first :uarter of !0"!. 0ut of a total of =* accidents since
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Source: ITD, AAR, FRA, ORNL'' Fanuary !00@, "@ accidents, or =0 , have occurred at $%RRs %ocatello yard. There have been a handful of main line accidents, including a derailment of four cars on the EIRR near Rexburg due to bro)en rail and an accident on $%RRs 5ampa main line near 4ietrich in which a crew failed to heed yellow, then red signals and damaged a switch when their train ran through the turnout without it being thrown for their route at a Aunction. The Railroad -afety %rogram &oordinator recorded a do;en or less annual
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#n analysis of the types of goods moving on Idahos railroads continues to confirm the emphasis on transcontinental service and its feeder networ), both of which were identified in the directional rail traffic profile and statewide networ) analysis. 7or example, four trains and ","=" )ilotons of freight classified as automobile freight moved through the state in !0"0 without being unloaded, according to -T2 92 data. 0ver half of all through tonnage was classified as bul) cargo, but only a :uarter of all through trains. The difference between bul) tonnage and daily trains is li)ely due to the heavier nature of bul) rail cargo. Intermodal trains are the most common train classification amongst through trains with <+ a day.
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Table 2-0. Rail Tra##ic by (er9ice Type by 2o9e%ent. 2717. /aily Trains
Ser/ice Type?8irection .eneral *erchandise "ntermodal
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Total 30 37 23 4 94
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Freight Flo's by Railroad Class The role of &lass I railroads is magnified due to the manner in which Idahos rail networ) developed, as has been discussed. In every analysis, the presence of &lass I transcontinental service is emphasi;ed in the data. Tables 2-8 and 2-= detail how these railroads move freight across the state. #ccording to the -T2 92, 25-7s presence is almost exclusively through traffic without robust local services of any )ind. 0nly ! of the railroads freight tonnage either originates or terminates in Idaho. Its services are comprised nearly exclusively to move traffic through Idaho on its transcontinental line.
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Commodity Flo' &ereal grains and non6metallic minerals comprise the top two non6through commodities flowing in Idaho over rail, with significant movements of other agricultural products and raw materials, such as wood products. These findings confirm the overall pattern found in the analyses of Idahos rail networ) and rail traffic profile. Those findings suggest that the states two transcontinental services are
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.rand Total 26,855 16,283 16,168 12,012 6,156 5,887 4,909 4,610 3,757 3,329 2,181 1,754 1,465 1,394 1,221 8,238 &&5',&%
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Source: City of Sandpoint Caldwell $raction Co%&any The 0aldwell Traction 0ompany began in 191>, and served areas west of 0aldwell including 8c"eil, +a2e +owell, and ilder. The operation included both freight and passenger service. It was abandoned in 193,.93
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*xisting Ser)ices
(%trak in the +.S. 6mtra2 operates a nationwide rail networ2, serving more than 4%% destinations in ,6 states and three 0anadian provinces on more than 31,1%% miles of routes, with more than 3%,%%% employees 9see Figure 2-11;. ,igure 2-... *xisting (%trak Syste%
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Source: Amtra (%trak "oardings and (lightings In fiscal year 3%11, 6mtra2 reported 4,396 boardings and alightings combined 914 daily boardings and alightings; at the *andpoint station, a drop of 4.4I over 5@3%1%. 6mtra2 attributed the drop in *andpoint passenger movements to severe flooding in "orth #a2ota, which suspended /mpire -uilder service for wee2s during the busy summer traveling months of Fune and Fuly.113 (%trak Station *andpoint is the only active passenger rail station within the *tate of Idaho with intercity service. The station only provides service to the /mpire -uilder. The station has limited services and amenities, and has no defined hours of operation, tic2et office, baggage service or enclosed waiting area, and a total of two par2ing spaces.11>
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The growth of rail freight volumes in Idaho is influenced by the interplay of a variety of factors that have a bearing on transportation demand. These factors include overall population and employment growth, and the evolution of the states industrial structure. Industries, ranging from agriculture to construction have specific freight rail needs, and their growth will affect rail demand. )n the supply side i.e., the provision of rail infrastructure and (uality rail services!, the strength of Idahos rail transportation system and its ability to provide efficient rail service will affect, positively or negatively, the overall competitiveness of the states industries and its economy. #n efficient rail system can help to lower the cost of consumer goods to Idahos residents by reducing travel times, adding capacity, potentially reducing future maintenance needs on the highway network, and&or by increasing the reliability of ontime shipments. *ith a location amidst one of the fastest growing regions in the $.%. and "anada, Idahos rail network and services need to respond not only to the intrinsic growth conditions of the state, but also to the transportation and economic needs of *estern +orth #merica.
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Source: U.S. *epartment of +a,or$ Bureau of +a,or Statistics and Moodys Analytics Economy.com (forecast) 1ooking into the future, employment in Idaho is e'pected to recover to 455< 0ob levels the prerecession peak! at some point in 456>. *ith continued growth, total employment in Idaho is e'pected to reach <55,555 and <><,555, respectively, in 4545 and 4595, as shown in Figure 3-+. This forecast represents moderate growth for Idaho a post 456> annual growth rate of 5.: percent!, compared to an average annual rate of 4.9 percent posted over the 6::5-4565 period. Idahos e'panding economy and recovering 0ob numbers will translate into higher demand for a full range of goods and services all possessing some form of transportation re(uirement, including many that are or will be met by rail.
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1.80 1.70 1.60 1.50 1.40 1.30 1.20 1.10 1.00 0.90 1990 1995 IDAHO 2000 2005 United States 2010 2012
Source: U.S. *epartment of +a,or$ Bureau of +a,or Statistics Gross Domestic Product Idahos rail transportation system helps to support the states @85 billion economy. Idahos economy as measured by gross domestic product -?;, the value of goods and services produced by a state, region, or country and a universal measure of economic si3e and activity!, grew by 96 percent between 4556 and 4566 ad0usted for inflation!, twice as (uickly as the 6> percent increase in $.%. gross -?; recorded over the same period, as shown in Figure 3-.. $nlike the states employment levels, Idahos -?;, by 4566, recovered from the recession, reaching a new record, as shown in Figure 3-/. This disparity can be e'plained by stronger rises in productivity compensating for slower growth in 0obs. #s in the past, continued economic growth in Idaho will rely on the efficient movement of goods and people to keep costs down, customers supplied, and to maintain economic competitiveness within the $.%. and world markets. The Idaho rail network can play an important role in this growth by linking to the rest of the freight network.
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.ail service has lower greenhouse gas -A-! emissions and potentially less energy consumption than some other freight modes. 7ecause of these benefits, federal agencies are increasingly re(uiring states to address environment and energy issues in planning efforts and funding re(uests. This is also important to the state of IdahoF the Idaho ?epartment of Bnvironmental Guality ?BG! regularly monitors si' criteria pollutants in the state. *ith the e'ception of o3one, most pollutants meet the federal standards. Aowever, the 7oise metropolitan area has been categori3ed as being in nonattainment maintenance! status for o3one per the "lean #ir #ct.6 $.%. transportation sector -A- emissions are put into a global conte't when compared with transportation emissions from all countries in the world. International Bnergy #gency IB#! data for 4558 show that while the $.%. accounts for only > percent of the world population, it accounts for 46 percent of global ")4 emissions, with the $.%. transportation sector accounting for 99 percent of global transportation ")4 emissions. )verall, direct emissions from the $.%. transportation sector represent about < percent of global ")4 emissions and about 4: percent of $.%. total emissions, as shown in Figure 3- (.4 The power generation industry is the $.%.s largest -A- contributor at 92 percent of the $.%. total. #s shown in Figure 3- , emissions from light-duty vehicles, which include passenger cars and light duty trucks accounted for >: percent of $.%. transportation -A- emissions in 4558. Bmissions from freight trucks accounted for 6: percent of emissions and rail accounted for nearly 9 percent. %ince 6::5, -A- emissions from medium and heavy-duty trucks have increased << percent, growing at three times the rate of emissions from light-duty vehicles. This is the product of decreasing fuel efficiencyHas measured per ton-mile carriedHand steadily increasing demand for freight trucking. These changes were driven by an e'pansion of freight trucking after economic deregulation of the trucking industry in the 6:=5sF widespread adoption of 0ust-in-time manufacturing and retailing practices by business shippers and receivers, increasing highway congestionF and structural changes in the economy that produce higher-value, lower-weight, and more time-sensitive shipments better served by trucking. -A- emissions from freight trucks have increased at a greater rate than all other freight sources, as shown in Figure 3- !.9
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Source: U.S. EPA (1((5). "n4entory of U.S. Green!ouse Gas Emissions and Sin6s: %&&( to 1((7. *hile Figure 3- ! shows that freight rail emissions are lower than truck, significant emissions are still released as a result of line-haul trains which travel long distances on intercity routesF and switchyard locomotives which move around rail yards to assemble rail cars into trains. ;assenger sources of rail emissions include urban transit, commuter, and inter-city rail. -A- emissions from freight rail have steadily increased from 6::5 to 4558, while emissions from passenger rail have increased slightly over the same period.2 Increasing freight rail activity has led to increased freight rail emissions. Aowever, simultaneous increases in fuel efficiency have counteracted this trend to slow the growth of rail -A-. In 4565, railroads moved a ton of freight with an average of 2=2 miles per gallon of fuel consumed. #ccording to the ##., railroad fuel efficiency has increased 658 percent since 6:=5, and rail transportation is currently four times more fuel-efficient than using trucks.> In light of the aggressive national -A- reduction goals which seek to reduce $.%. -A- emissions by as much as =5 percent from 455> levels by 45>5, the transportation sector could play a significant role in meeting the goal. "ertainly shifting from the use of trucks to rail for freight transport could make a positive contribution to the overall goal - according to the ##., moving the same amount of freight on rail instead of by truck would reduce average -A- emissions by <> percent8 - but do3ens of other strategies have also been proposed. These strategies each fall within four ma0or solution groups: % Introduce lo%-car-on fuels* The ob0ective of these strategies is to develop and introduce alternative fuels that have lower carbon content and therefore generate fewer transportation
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#s states and other public sector stakeholders take an interest in harnessing the economic development potential of both freight and passenger rail pro0ects, there is increasing opportunity to have a role in proactively planning these systems while mitigating any potential negative impacts that could stem from increased activity. These impacts may arise in the form of land use conflicts, noise and light pollution, perceived safety and congestion impacts, or other deterrents from overall community (uality of life. 1and use authority is typically vested within local municipal or county governments. Aowever, the state has the opportunity to organi3e and in some cases lead! appropriate stakeholders in a discussion of land use planning relevant to freight needs so that rail investments are appropriately planned and constructed to achieve both state and local community goals. 7ecause freight volumes, and their resulting impacts, are anticipated to increase significantly in the future, growing by over 85 percent nationally! over the ne't 4> years, it is important to plan appropriately to accommodate freight-generating industries while protecting the health, safety, and (uality of life of residents. If freight planning and land-use decision-making activities are well integrated, both the public and private sector may benefit through reduced congestion, improved air (uality and safety, enhanced community livability, improved operational efficiency, reduced transportation costs, and greater access to facilities and markets. The freight community can be
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*hile passenger rail does not have a ma0or role in current transportation planning, due to its very limited presence in Idaho, as we look to evaluate and plan for future passenger rail service in Idaho, the idea of conte't-sensitive solutions would also apply to station areas around passenger rail service. # proven method to effectively integrate transit rail pro0ectsHand especially new stationsHinto the fabric of a community is through the application of transit-oriented design T)?! principles. The principles of T)? promote walkable, higher-density, and mi'ed-use development. These principles are applicable to other forms of passenger transportation, including commuter, intercity and high-speed passenger rail. Today, in Idaho application of this solution to rail stations may be limited as the only e'isting and e'pected future! station is for the long-distance Bmpire 7uilder service in %andpoint.
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# safe and secure railroad system is vital to rail transportation efficiency and of utmost importance for consideration when planning for increased rail services both e'clusive freight rail service and passenger service within shared freight track& right-of-way. Key safety issues presented here include atgrade crossing safety, the introduction of positive train control ;T"!, and rail security concerns, post :&66. *ail+,ighway Grade 'rossing Sa)ety # rail-highway grade crossing is an intersection where a roadway crosses railroad tracks at the same level. 7ecause a grade crossing is a point at which more than one mode of transportation meets, both public and private entities have 0urisdiction over various aspects of the intersections. .ailroad companies own and maintain the tracks, and generally own the property right-of-way! to either side of the tracks. Aowever, the roadway at a crossing either is on a railroad easement or owned by a public entity. ;ublic crossings are those at which the highway or roadway is under the 0urisdiction of a public authority such as a municipality, and private crossings are those in which the roadway is privately owned and are not under the 0urisdiction of the public entities. 7ecause of these dual responsibilities at crossings, it is imperative that the public and private sectors coordinate to ensure the intersections are safe. The ,A*# is responsible for public grade crossing issues that affect highway safety, providing guidelines and standards for the correct design of grade crossings, the assessment of safety at a grade crossing, and appropriate placement of traffic control devices at and on the approach to a grade crossing. Aowever, states determine which public crossings are in need of improvements and rely heavily on
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The rules governing ;T" define a Dmain lineE as a railroad segment that carries > million or more gross tons of freight annually. The cost of implementing positive train control on rail passenger routes may have implications on future plans for new rail passenger service. #s the cost of implementing ;T" is e'pected to range between @65 and @6< billion nationally over the ne't 45 years, this may also affect freight service to producers of ha3ardous materials, as the full cost of ;T" is not considered financially viable for rail carriers alone. *ail Security The threat of terrorism following the attacks of %eptember 66, 4556 :&66! is an important consideration in state rail planning. Aighlighting this importance, following :&66, the ##. established a .ailroad %ecurity Task ,orce. That task force produced the <errorism =is6 Analysis and Security Mana.ement Plan that was designed to enhance freight rail security. The plan remains in effect today. #s a result, freight railroads enacted more than >5 permanent security-enhancing countermeasures. ,or e'ample, access to key rail facilities and information has been restricted, and cyber-security procedures and techni(ues have been strengthened. The $.%. ?epartment of Aomeland %ecurity is the primary federal agency responsible for security in the transportation sector and, thus, the rail transportation system. The Idaho 7ureau of Aomeland %ecurity, a ?ivision of the Idaho /ilitary ?ivision, provides support to the $.%. ?epartment of Aomeland %ecurity. In the transportation sector, security is addressed mainly by identifying critical infrastructure assets and developing protection strategies for these assets. )ther agencies, such as law enforcement and railroad operators, also play a significant role in addressing rail security needs. The %trategic .ail "orridor +etwork %T.#"+BT!, a program under the ?epartment of ?efenses .ailroads and Aighways for +ational ?efense program, is designed to ensure the nationLs rail and highway infrastructure can support defense emergencies. %T.#"+BT consists of 9=,=55 miles of rail
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Improved communications among railroads and all security-cleared officials at the state, emergency responder, and police agencies along with continued improvements in technology will help to ensure the security of the stateLs rail freight shipments and infrastructure. ,rom a passenger rail perspective, #mtrak is the only provider of long-distance passenger rail service in Idaho. It implements a range of security measures to improve passenger rail security, some of which are conducted on an unpredictable or random basis. These security measures, which may be conducted in stations or on board trains, include: uniformed police officers or mobile security teams, random passenger and carry-on baggage screening, use of K-: units, checked baggage screening, onboard security checks, and identification checks.
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The operational and spatial characteristics of Idahos rail network are functions of the states history and geography. Bven before Idaho became a state in 6=:5, the region bore witness to attempts to bridge the nation via transcontinental railroads. This legacy of providing a land bridge between the #merican industrial /idwest and the ports of the ;acific "oast, along with the states history of resource e'traction and agricultural production, still largely governs the capabilities of the states rail network. ,or e'ample, two of the historic northern transcontinental transcon! railroad alignments the +orthern ;acific .ailroad +;! and the -reat +orthern .ailroad -+! are still partially in use in the states panhandle, by the /ontana .ail 1ink and 7+%,s -reat +orthern "orridor, respectively. The result is a system where the vast ma0ority of freight rail traffic neither originates nor terminates in the state66, but is instead likely headed west to *est "oast ports or east to rail hubs like "hicago or Kansas "ity. This national movement of freight provides 0obs for Idaho residents and investments in infrastructure. Aowever, as the states ability to provide value-added services for these freight movements is restricted due to network and operational constraints and a lack of intermodal and transload facilities, Idaho has yet to reali3e the ma'imum benefit of access to the transcon system operated by 7+%, or $;... This section looks at freight rail forecasts, and analy3es Idahos freight rail system, highlighting the limitations and opportunities of the network. %pecial attention is paid to potential constraints, bottlenecks, and, gaps. #s part of this process, a level of service 1)%! calculator was used that compares daily train capacities against a number of track attributes. The results of the process provide an industry-accepted, data-driven tool to determine operational characteristics of the rail network.
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*hile the ,#,9 uses a disaggregation process to allocate aggregated waybill data to the appropriate ,#, #nalysis Jone, it is of necessity, not a wholly accurate process. It is further worth noting that the ,#, and *7 use different commodity classifications schemes %tandard "lassification of Transported -oods N%"T-O in the case of ,#,, %T"" for the *7!, that make direct comparisons difficult for some commodity types.
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These pro0ections provide a general idea of where growth can occur and are only used to help identify potential needs in the rail freight network. These numbers should not be considered as the definitive forecasts for any individual commodity. Section 3: Trends and Forecasts April 10, 2013 Page 3 23
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%Increase 133.3% 118.8% !4.4% 170.0% 1**.7% 1*0.0% 200.0% 147.8% 1*8.4% 150.0% 150.0%
Source: FRA, ST&, (IS a!al"sis, ITD, Oak Ridge Natl Lab., Railroads , &NSF
The 20!0 train pro'e(ted volume outloo% for the state+s short lines are mi*ed, ranging from the high, gro)th rates seen )ith the Class I main line railroads, to more moderate in(reases, to a de(line in train volumes& -or e*ample, the average daily train volume for the .oise /alley #ailroad (./##) system is pro'e(ted to more than double by 20!0, )hi(h is similar to the gro)th rate, (al(ulated for the Class I main line subdivisions& Its strategi( gro)th lo(ation and the potential development of a multimodal transloading and distribution (enter may further impa(t pro'e(ted gro)th in(reases& .y (ontrast, more modest volume in(reases are e*pe(ted for both net)or%s of the 0astern Idaho #ailroad (0I##) system& The railroad operates t)o distin(t net)or%s in the state, one (entered on the "agi( /alley and T)in -alls and the other northeast of Idaho -alls, both agri(ulturally ri(h areas& 1n 0I##+s busiest line, the T)in -alls .ran(h subdivision northeast of #upert that inter(hanges )ith the 2P## trans(on line at "inido%a, the average trains per day is pro'e(ted to be ! by 20!0, an in(rease of only 2 trains& 3ome Class III short line railroads are li%ely to lose servi(e, su(h as the .ountiful 4rain and Craig "ountain #ailroad+s (.4C") line to Cotton)ood& 3ervi(e on the line in early 20 is minimal at best beyond the to)n of Culdesa(, but the line+s future prospe(ts dimmed (onsiderably in 3eptember 20 )hen a
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Source: Natio!al Rail Freig+t I!#rastructure a$acit" a!d I!%est,e!t Stud", $re$ared #or Associatio! o# A,erica! Railroads, a,bridge S"ste,atics, Se$te,ber 2--.. Table 1-4 Volume-to-"a(a!ity )atios and $e'el of er'i!e +$, - .rades
Source: Natio!al Rail Freig+t I!#rastructure a$acit" a!d I!%est,e!t Stud", $re$ared #or Associatio! o# A,erica! Railroads, a,bridge S"ste,atics, Se$te,ber 2--.. $13 (al(ulations are generated for a base year of 20 2, using (urrent train volume and tra(% (onditions, and a future base year of 20!0, using the aforementioned train volume pro'e(tions and a theoreti(al 20!0 state)ide rail net)or%& The 20!0 rail net)or% used in the analysis is largely similar to the 20 2 net)or%& -or instan(e, the 20!0 net)or% does not assume the installment of positive train (ontrol (PTC) as a signali9ation system& There are a fe) %ey differen(es bet)een the t)o analyti(al net)or%s, ho)ever& Any %no)n planned and funded rail net)or% upgrades, su(h as the 2P##+s /!io! 0aci#ic a$acit" De%elo$,e!t 2-121 plan ;, are programmed as net)or% attributes for the 20!0 net)or%, sho)n in Table 3-5& 2P##+s identified improvements are limited to pro'e(ts funded in the short term, and no .73- improvements have been refle(ted in the 20!0 net)or%, as none )ere identified as funded by .73-& 5hile it is e*pe(ted that .73- and 2P## )ill implement (apa(ity improvements to respond to
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@n(rea0e tra(k ratio to /:pan0ion o8 pa00in# 1.11 0idin#0 at -api and Bora @n(rea0e tra(k ratio to +on0tru(tion o8 0e(ond 2.0 &ain )ine tra(k @n(rea0e tra(k ratio to /:pan0ion o8 pa00in# 1.5 0idin#0 at Soda Sprin#0 @n(rea0e tra(k ratio to /:pan0ion o8 pa00in# 1.08 0idin# at + au00e
+oeur dC2)ene @n(rea0e tra(k ratio to /:pan0ion o8 pa00in# B(t 1.5 0idin# at +oeur dC2)ene Meado= +reek @n(rea0e tra(k ratio to /:pan0ion o8 pa00in# 1.08 0idin# at Meado= +reek
Source: /0RR27ote that )hile Table 3-5 does in(lude planned improvements as identified by the raillines, it does not in(lude other long term improvements that the raillines may implement to meet e(onomi( (onditions and future (ustomer demand& A((ording to Figure 3-13, in terms of (ongestion, the (urrent $13 of Idaho+s railroad net)or% is )ithin a((eptable levels& /ery fe) railroad segments are approa(hing their operational (apa(ity& -or almost all of Idaho+s rail lines, average daily trains are less than <0 per(ent of that rail line+s (urrent operational (apa(ity& In fa(t, the only segments e*perien(ing $13 (onditions of D, or )orse, are in .73-+s northern trans(on (orridor in the state+s panhandle& The four bottlene(%s found on .73-+s 4reat 7orthern Corridor, )hi(h in Idaho in(ludes the Aootenai #iver 3ubdivision east of 3andpoint, and the 3po%ane 3ubdivision )est of 3andpoint, are detailed in Table 3-4 and the follo)ing Class I (onstraints subse(tion& -lo)s on all other rail lines, in(luding the (ore 2P## main lines in southern Idaho, are un(onstrained& Bet, many of those lines are )itnessing (onditions approa(hing <0 per(ent of (apa(ity, or $13 C, )hi(h is fun(tional, but not ideal& In total for 20 2, only 6< miles of tra(% are at or belo) a level of servi(e D, all of it affe(ting trans(on traffi( on the .73- system in 7orth Idaho&
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Source: (IS A!al"sis based o! data $ro%ided b" AAR, &NSF, FRA, /0RR 21
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Source: (IS A!al"sis based o! data $ro%ided b" AAR, &NSF, FRA, /0RR22
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"au0er .ard Lake 'end $rei))e Brid#e BNSF Kootenai River Bo3er 6 Sandpoint BNSF Kootenai River /a0t+ro00port Source: AAR, &NSF, FRA, /0RR 2'
Idaho )ail egments 0ith Pro6e!ted $e'el of er'i!e "onditions of D or 7elo0 2040'i
Subdivision Kootenai River E Spokane T=in Fa))0 Bran( Fourt Spokane Terminus State Line Rupert 'ondera3 State Line Terminus MT Border Minidoka TPD 2040 105 14 35 20 20 54 52 52 52 51 51 51 $a aci%! 3! 18 3! 18 18 3! 3! 3! 3! 3! *4 3! Trac# 112 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1.5 1 L,S F1? ? / F1/ F F F F F F ? F
MT Border Sand +reek Brid#e UP Spokane Sandpoint /a0tport UP "untin#ton $R Border +a)d=e)) UP %a&pa Kuna Mountain "o&e UP %a&pa B)i00 S o0 one UP %a&pa ?ietri( Mi( aud UP 'o(ate))o B)a0er $re#on Trai) Road UP 'o(ate))o $re#on Trai) ?r3 Aa))e3 5 Road Soda Sprin#0 UP 'o(ate))o ?r3 Aa))e3 6 -. Border Soda Sprin#0 Source: AAR, &NSF, FRA, /0RR2)
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Trains Per Day $evel of 3ervi(e vi $evel of servi(e pro'e(tions assuming no (apa(ity or operational improvements to .73- infrastru(ture, and only limited infrastru(ture improvements as identified by 2P## as funded in the short,term, as detailed in Table 3-5& Section 3: Trends and Forecasts April 10, 2013 Page 3 3
All four se(tions have a $13 of D or belo), and all four se(tions are single,tra(% main lines& The Eauser to #amsey segment is part of GThe -unnelH bet)een 3andpoint and 3po%ane, a relatively straight shot of tra(% after the t)ists and turns of the river (anyons to the northeast, depositing trains after (limbing to the high point of the line near Athol2@ into the flats around 3po%ane, mu(h li%e a funnel& At the .73Eauser Bard, the main line has five tra(%s& To)ard 3andpoint to the north, ho)ever, the tra(% ratio drops to &0 before e*panding ba(% to a double main line south of Athol& The double main line (omes and goes until 'ust south of one of the biggest (ho%epoints on the line F the $a%e Pend 1reille .ridge& The 0&;,mile long bridge, )hi(h had its piers repla(ed in 200@2;, brings eastbound .73- and Amtra% trains to 3andpoint+s la%efront? the tra(% (rosses .ridge 3treet atop an older, single,tra(% bridge before a((essing the Amtra% depot& The $a%e Pend 1reille .ridge remains, ho)ever, one of the largest (ho%epoints on the subdivision and is unoffi(ially the northern terminus of GThe -unnelH into 3po%ane& A solution to the (onstrained nature of the bridge is (onstru(ting storage tra(%s on either side of $a%e Pend 1reille& These storage tra(%s (an fa(ilitate the staging of trains on either side of the bridge to allo) fleeting, a pro(ess by )hi(h several trains heading in the same dire(tion )ould traverse the bridge in (on(ert& There is, ho)ever, very little room on either side of the la%e for additional infrastru(ture, espe(ially off the northern end of the bridge, )here the rail line first lands on a tiny pie(e of land it shares )ith a par% and 23 Eigh)ay ;:, before turning more northerly to another peninsula )here the railroad, a hotel, a different par%, and the Amtra% depot o((upy a very narro) spa(e bet)een $a%e Pend 1reille and 3and Cree%& "ere yards beyond that is 3andpoint Iun(tion, )here the "#$ meets the .73-& The la(% of available spa(e may ne(essitate a different solution, su(h as (onstru(ting a ne) double, tra(%ed bridge and a se(ond main line on 3andpoint+s la%eshore in the vi(inity of the Amtra% depot, or undoing the (onvoluted routing s(heme through 3andpoint and route .73- trains on ne) tra(% along the )est side of to)n in (on'un(tion )ith, or parallel, to 2P##+s 3po%ane subdivision, thus avoiding $a%e Pend 1reille and (rossing the mu(h narro)er Pend 1reille #iver& 7orth from the $a%e Pend 1reille .ridge and 3andpoint+s Amtra% depot, the .73- Aootenai #iver 3ubdivision enters into the re,routing s(heme mentioned previously& The (urrent main line leaves the old 7P alignment and 3andpoint I(t& and (rosses the City of 3andpoint on ne)er tra(% to (onne(t to the
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5ith the e*(eption of e*(ursion trains, Amtra% is (urrently the only passenger line offering servi(e in Idaho& Amtra% operates one passenger train route through Idaho, the 0mpire .uilder& The 0mpire .uilder route originates in Chi(ago and traverses the northern portion of Idaho via .73- tra(%age& The route splits in 3po%ane, and the 0mpire .uilder terminates in t)o lo(ations? 3eattle to the north, and Portland to the south& 3andpoint is the only station in Idaho served by Amtra%& 1ther than .onners -erry, no other (ity )ith a si9able population is near .73-+s 4reat 7orthern Corridor in Idaho, )hi(h Amtra% utili9es& The (onstraints and bottlene(%s Amtra% e*perien(es in Idaho are no different from the issues affli(ting .73- trains on the 4reat 7orthern Corridor& Amtra !m"ire #uilder Passenger rail traffi( has been in(reasing for many years& Despite a do)nturn in 200; due to the re(ession, Amtra% reported a !! per(ent national in(rease in ridership from 2000 to 20 & In fa(t, 20 brought re(ord numbers of ridership for Amtra%& This is (onsistent )ith re(ent Amtra% trends, as ridership has set re(ords for eight of the last nine years& As sho)n in Figure 3-18, Amtra%+s 0mpire .uilder route originates in Chi(ago and traverses through the Pa(ifi( 7orth)est, )ith servi(e to> Illinois (2 station stops)? 5is(onsin (6 station stops)? "innesota(6 station stops)? 7orth Da%ota (< station stops)? "ontana ( 2 station stops)? Idaho ( station stop)? 5ashington( station stops)? and 1regon ( station stop)&
The 0mpire .uilder is a long,distan(e route, offering over,night sleeping (ar servi(e& Amtra% on(e served portions of northern Idaho via the 7orth Coast Eia)atha route, )hi(h operated bet)een Chi(ago and 3eattle, but it )as dis(ontinued in ;<;&
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Source: A,trak Route Atlas, 3ul" 2-12. As previously dis(ussed, until ;;<, Amtra% offered passenger rail servi(e in southern Idaho& The Pioneer route operated bet)een Chi(ago, Illinois and 3eattle, 5ashington via Denver, Colorado and 3alt $a%e CityC1gden, 2tah& As noted in the Passenger #ail 3ystem Profile and Analysis (Tas% Te(hni(al "emorandum), Amtra% undertoo% a study in 200@ to evaluate the possibility of reintrodu(ing passenger rail servi(e to southern Idaho& Amtra% (onsidered four options to restore the Pioneer, and ultimately determined that G#estoration of the Pioneer )ould enhan(e Amtra%+s route net)or% and produ(e publi( benefits, but )ould re=uire signifi(ant e*penditures for initial (apital (osts and ongoing operating (osts not (overed by fare bo* revenues&H!2 To date, no a(tion has been ta%en to reinstate the Pioneer route& Impa(ts to ridership gro)th on the 0mpire .uilder route in fis(al year (-B) 20 are attributable to servi(e (hanges resulting from the ongoing tra(% )or% and from flooding and )eather,related (an(ellations&!J In the first si* months of -B 20 2 (bet)een 1(tober of 20 and "ar(h of 20 2), a number of Amtra%+s long,distan(e routes e*perien(ed ridership gro)th over the same period of -B 20 & The 0mpire .uilder e*perien(ed the strongest ridership in(rease, up from 2! ,:!6 to 2:<,!< , or
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Total ridership (boardings and alightings) from the 3andpoint, Idaho station are sho)n in Table 3-5 for -B 200: through -B 20 (7ote , 200; #idership data unavailable)& As the table sho)s, total Idaho ridership steadily gre) bet)een 200: and 200@ by over 0&! per(ent, but has de(lined in ea(h of the last t)o years& As of 200@, the population served by Amtra%+s 3andpoint station )ithin 2: miles is J6,@J: and )ithin :0 miles is 2 <,@< &!6 -urthermore, Amtra% is )or%ing )ith .73- and the City of 3andpoint on an agreement to upgrade the station&!< Table 3-5 S%a%ion Sand oin% 200. 5;5!! Idaho Passenger )ail )idershi( - Fis!al :ear'ii 200/ 5;78! 2000 5;!08 2001 *;181 2010 5;*0* 2011 5;2!*
References
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< D,T, April 20 0& Tra!s$ortatio!4s Role i! Reduci!g /.S. (ree!+ouse (as 5,issio!s: 2olu,e 1& #eport to Congress prepared by Cambridge 3ystemati(s& Ibid& Ibid& &sso!iation of &meri!an )ailroads O1nlineP Ibid& < D,T= Tra!s$ortatio!4s Role i! Reduci!g /.S. (ree!+ouse (as 5,issio!s: 2olu,e 1, April 20 0& #eport to Congress prepared by Cambridge 3ystemati(s& F>?&& F67A Freig+t a!d La!d /se 6a!dbook, prepared by Cambridge 3ystemati(s, April 20 2&
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Ibid& F>?&= 8a$921 Su,,ar". O1nlineP& (A((essed Ianuary, <, 20 2)& 2010 "arload ?aybill am(le Data& Sur#ace Tra!s$ortatio! &oard, /S De$art,e!t o# Tra!s$ortatio!, 5ashington, D&C&? Idaho@ &n Im(ortant $in2 in the 71 F 1et0or2& &NSF Rail:a" o,$a!", -ort 5orth, Te*as, Iune 20 ? <P Information for Idaho )ail Plan& /0 Ida+o State Rail 0la! Res$o!se ;)92-12<.$d#? 2nion Pa(ifi( #ailroad Company, 1maha, 7ebras%a& OpdfP&
Federal )ailroad &dministration +F)&-% 23 Department of Transportation& Rail=li!es.s+$& 20 0? Natio!al Tra!s$ortatio! Atlas Database, .ureau of Transportation 3tatisti(s, 5ashington, D&C& 3EP file format? Idaho Trans(ortation De(artment +ITD-= Ida+oRail.s+$? ,a2 )idge 1ational $aboratory +,)1$-% 23 Department of 0nergy& =c1*%.s+$? 71 F )ail0ay "om(any@ Trains Per Day * #ain )outes% 2010 ubdi'ision &'erage= Trai!= ou!t=2-1-.$d#& -ebruary @, 20 & &NSF Rail:a" o,$a!", -ort 5orth, Te*as? <nion Pa!ifi! &'erage Daily Trains * 2012 ;1= /0 Ida+o A%erage Dail" Trai!s ;1> 2-12<.$d#& "ay , 20 2& /!io! 0aci#ic Railroad o,$a!", 1maha, 7ebras%a& OpdfP? Idaho hort $ine Volumes= /0 Ida+o S+ort Li!e 2olu,es.$d#& 20 2& /!io! 0aci#ic Railroad o,$a!", 1maha, 7ebras%aO pdf P? F)& 3=02 - >igh0ay-)ail "rossing In'entory Data= FRA Rail ?i!g I!%e!tor" ( IS1@.AlsA& "ar(h, 20 2& Federal Railroad Ad,i!istratio!, /S De$art,e!t o# Tra!s$ortatio!, &ureau o# Tra!s$ortatio! Statistics, 5ashington, D&C& O*ls* file formatP& F)&& Rail=li!es.s+$& ? ITD& Ida+oRail.s+$&? ,)1$& =c1*%.s+$? 71 F )ail0ay "om(any@ Trains Per Day * #ain )outes% 2010 ubdi'ision &'erage= Trai!= ou!t=2-1-.$d#? <nion Pa!ifi! &'erage Daily Trains * 2012 ;1= /0 Ida+o A%erage Dail" Trai!s ;1> 2-12<.$d#? Idaho hort $ine Volumes= /0 Ida+o S+ort Li!e 2olu,es.$d#? F)& 3=02 - >igh0ay-)ail "rossing In'entory Data= FRA Rail ?i!g I!%e!tor" ( IS1@.AlsA.B2010 "arload ?aybill am(le Data& F)&& Rail=li!es.s+$& ? ITD& Ida+oRail.s+$&? ,)1$& =c1*%.s+$? 71 F )ail0ay "om(any@ Trains Per Day * #ain )outes% 2010 ubdi'ision &'erage= Trai!= ou!t=2-1-.$d#? <nion Pa!ifi! &'erage Daily Trains * 2012 ;1= /0 Ida+o A%erage Dail" Trai!s ;1> 2-12<.$d#? Idaho hort $ine Volumes= /0 Ida+o S+ort Li!e 2olu,es.$d#? F)& 3=02 - >igh0ay-)ail "rossing In'entory Data= FRA Rail ?i!g I!%e!tor" ( IS1@.AlsAB 2010 "arload ?aybill am(le Data& 71 F& 0,mail from Colleen 5eatherford to "aureen 4resham, Ianuary
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A,n!e that !reosote !at!hes on fire there is no ho(eA= Le:isto! Tribu!e, $e)iston, Idaho. O1nlineP 3eptember ;, 20 & OCited> "ay !, 20 2&P F)&& Rail=li!es.s+$& ? ITD& Ida+oRail.s+$&? ,)1$& =c1*%.s+$? 71 F )ail0ay "om(any@ Trains Per Day * #ain )outes% 2010 ubdi'ision &'erage= Trai!= ou!t=2-1-.$d#? <nion Pa!ifi! &'erage Daily Trains * 2012 ;1= /0 Ida+o A%erage Dail" Trai!s ;1> 2-12<.$d#? Idaho hort $ine Volumes= /0 Ida+o S+ort Li!e 2olu,es.$d#? F)& 3=02 - >igh0ay-)ail "rossing In'entory Data= FRA Rail ?i!g I!%e!tor" ( IS1@.AlsAB 2010 "arload ?aybill am(le Data&
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1ational )ail Freight Infrastru!ture "a(a!ity and In'estment tudy& AAR=Nat= Rail= a$=Stud".$d#& 3eptember, 200<& Ameri(an Asso(iation of #ailroads, 5ashington, D&C& OpdfP& Idaho tate )ail Plan@ <nion Pa!ifi! "a(a!ity De'elo(ment 2012B& /0 Ida+o a$acit" De%elo$,e!t 8a$ ;)92-12<.$d#& April 0, 20 & /!io! 0aci#ic Railroad o,$a!", 1maha, 7ebras%a& OpdfP?A,n!e that !reosote !at!hes on fire there is no ho(eA= Le:isto! Tribu!e Idaho tate )ail Plan@ <nion Pa!ifi! "a(a!ity De'elo(ment 2012B& /0 Ida+o a$acit" De%elo$,e!t 8a$ ;)92-12<.$d#& 1ational )ail Freight Infrastru!ture "a(a!ity and In'estment tudy& AAR=Nat= Rail= a$=Stud".$d#? F)&& Rail=li!es.s+$& ? ITD& Ida+oRail.s+$&? ,)1$& =c1*%.s+$? 71 F )ail0ay "om(any@ Trains Per Day * #ain )outes% 2010 ubdi'ision &'erage= Trai!= ou!t=2-1-.$d#&? <nion Pa!ifi! &'erage Daily Trains * 2012 ;1= /0 Ida+o A%erage Dail" Trai!s ;1> 2-12<.$d#? Idaho hort $ine Volumes= /0 Ida+o S+ort Li!e 2olu,es.$d#? F)& 3=02 - >igh0ay-)ail "rossing In'entory Data= FRA Rail ?i!g I!%e!tor" ( IS1@.AlsA. 1ational )ail Freight Infrastru!ture "a(a!ity and In'estment tudy& AAR=Nat= Rail= a$=Stud".$d#? F)&& Rail=li!es.s+$& ? ITD& Ida+oRail.s+$&? ,)1$& =c1*%.s+$? 71 F )ail0ay "om(any@ Trains Per Day * #ain )outes% 2010 ubdi'ision &'erage= Trai!= ou!t=2-1-.$d#? <nion Pa!ifi! &'erage Daily Trains * 2012 ;1= /0 Ida+o A%erage Dail" Trai!s ;1> 2-12<.$d#? Idaho hort $ine Volumes= /0 Ida+o S+ort Li!e 2olu,es.$d#? F)& 3=02 - >igh0ay-)ail "rossing In'entory Data= FRA Rail ?i!g I!%e!tor" ( IS1@.AlsA.B 2010 "arload ?aybill am(le Data& 1ational )ail Freight Infrastru!ture "a(a!ity and In'estment tudy& AAR=Nat= Rail= a$=Stud".$d#? F)&& Rail=li!es.s+$& ? ITD& Ida+oRail.s+$&? ,)1$& =c1*%.s+$? 71 F )ail0ay "om(any@ Trains Per Day * #ain )outes% 2010 ubdi'ision &'erage= Trai!= ou!t=2-1-.$d#? <nion Pa!ifi! &'erage Daily Trains * 2012 ;1= /0 Ida+o A%erage Dail" Trai!s ;1> 2-12<.$d#? Idaho hort $ine Volumes= /0 Ida+o S+ort Li!e 2olu,es.$d#? F)& 3=02 - >igh0ay-)ail "rossing In'entory Data= FRA Rail ?i!g I!%e!tor" ( IS1@.AlsA. 1ational )ail Freight Infrastru!ture "a(a!ity and In'estment tudy& AAR=Nat= Rail= a$=Stud".$d#? F)&& Rail=li!es.s+$& ? ITD& Ida+oRail.s+$&? ,)1$& =c1*%.s+$? 71 F )ail0ay "om(any@ Trains Per Day * #ain )outes% 2010 ubdi'ision &'erage= Trai!= ou!t=2-1-.$d#? <nion Pa!ifi! &'erage Daily Trains * 2012 ;1= /0 Ida+o A%erage Dail" Trai!s ;1> 2-12<.$d#? Idaho hort $ine Volumes= /0 Ida+o S+ort Li!e 2olu,es.$d#? F)& 3=02 - >igh0ay-)ail "rossing In'entory Data= FRA Rail ?i!g I!%e!tor" ( IS1@.AlsAB 2010 "arload ?aybill am(le Data&
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The >istory of the 71 F@ & $ega!y for the 21st "entury& Rail:a" 8agaCi!e, &NSF Rail:a" o,$a!", -ort 5orth, Te*as, ;;;& OpdfP tate0ide )ail "a(a!ity and ystem 1eeds tudy@ Task 1.1.A Washington States Freight Rail System. "ay 2006& 7as+i!gto! State Tra!s$ortatio! o,,issio!, 1lympia, 5ashington. OpdfP& tate0ide )ail "a(a!ity and ystem 1eeds tudy@ Task 8 Policy and Investment !tions. De(ember 2006& 7as+i!gto! State Tra!s$ortatio! o,,issio!, 1lympia, 5ashington. O pdf P&
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71 F )ail0ay@ #ontana Di'ision% Timetable C5& TT=8o!ta!a.$d#& De(ember 2, 200;& &NSF Rail:a" o,$a!", -ort 5orth, Te*as& OpdfP& Dee( Foundations for a )ail 7ridge )e(la!ement% by #i(% 3mith& Lake&ridgeDFI=Fall2--D=$g)29)).$d#& -all 200;& 3acobs a!d Associates, 3eattle, 5ashington& O pdf P& tate0ide )ail "a(a!ity and ystem 1eeds tudy@ Task 1.1.A Washington States Freight Rail System. tate0ide )ail "a(a!ity and ystem 1eeds tudy@ Task 8 Policy and Investment !tions. 1ational )ail Freight Infrastru!ture "a(a!ity and In'estment tudy& AAR=Nat= Rail= a$=Stud".$d#. 71 F= .73- Corridors of Commer(e& O1n,lineP (A((essed Iuly, 20 2)& <nion Pa!ifi! in Idaho& /!io! 0aci#ic Railroad o,$a!", 1maha, 7ebras%a& "ar(h 20 2& Idaho tate )ail Plan@ <nion Pa!ifi! "a(a!ity De'elo(ment 2012B& /0 Ida+o a$acit" De%elo$,e!t 8a$ ;)92-12<.$d#& <nion Pa!ifi! )ailroad In'ests D10=8 #illion for Tra!2 Im(ro'ements for Idaho Infrastru!ture Im(ro'ements= /!io! 0aci#ic Railroad o,$a!", 1maha, 7ebras%a& O1nlineP (A((essed April 2!, 20 2)& Determined through 4I3 analysis& ,)1$& =c1*%.s+$ >ea'y Traffi! &head@ )ail Im(a!ts of the Po0der )i'er 7asin "oal to &sia by ?ay of the Pa!ifi! 1orth0est Terminals= 6ea%" Tra##ic A+ead=(11D1ED@.11.$d#= 71 F )ail0ay@ "learan!e )estri!tions for &uto#aE% Double ta!2 F >iTri$e'el "ars= DblStk=a!d='Le%el.$d#& 3eptember 200;& &NSF Rail:a" o,$a!", -ort 5orth, Te*as& OpdfP? #ontana )ail ,'er'ie0& 8o!ta!a De$art,e!t o# Tra!s$ortatio!, "issoula, "ont& O1nlineP 1(tober 2@, 200:& OpdfP? "ontainer G Trailer on Flat!ar in Intermodal er'i!e on #ontanaHs )ail0ay $ines= 8o!ta!a De$art,e!t o# Tra!s$ortatio!, "issoula, "ont&, 7ovember 200@& OpdfP& 1ational )ail Freight Infrastru!ture "a(a!ity and In'estment tudy& AAR=Nat= Rail= a$=Stud".$d#. &mtra2& 0io!eer Route 0asse!ger Rail Stud"& 5ashington D&C&> 7ational #ailroad Passenger Corporation, P#IIA 3e(tion 22!, 200;& Page <& &mtra2& Amtra% Annual #eport 20 & , 20 2&
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Freight System Operational Constraints T e previous section included pro!ected "reig t rail de#ands in t e $ear 2040, and anal$%ed capacit$ i#plications "or t e state&s "reig t rail net'or( as )ased on pro!ected de#and* +n addition to t e de#and-driven capacit$ i#prove#ents t at 'ill li(el$ need to )e addressed )$ t e railroads, t ere e,ists anot er cac e o" constraints t at degrade t e service capa)ilities o" rail lines - operational constraints* T ese t$pes o" constraints are related #ore to in"rastructure conditions, rat er t an rail net'or( attri)utes* Potential operational i#pedi#ents to rail tra""ic include 'eig t restrictions on )ridges, s orter sidings t at li#it train lengt , and lo'-clearance tunnels and over ead )ridges* Routing trains around operational constraints can pose a c allenge "or rail operators and o"ten ave conse.uences* /or instance, trains traveling t e 0NS/&s 1reat Nort ern 2orridor, nort east o" Sandpoint are restricted "ro# carr$ing certain t$pe o" cargo due to clearance restrictions and so#e s orter, eavier rail cars due to t e presence o" older )ridges on t e route* 3ost 2lass + transcontinental 4transcon5 lines do not ave eit er clearance or 'eig t restrictions* T e 0NS/ corridor, o'ever, is uni.ue in t at it operates in a istoric, $et so#e' at pro)le#atic, align#ent in di""icult terrain t at 'as designed in an earlier age* 2learance, 'eig t, and speed restrictions are all legacies o" t is older align#ent and can ave a negative i#pact on operations* Clearance Restrictions Trac( restrictions governing t e eig t, 'idt , and #ini#u# negotiated curve radius o" rail cars on a particular line are e,a#ples o" clearance restrictions ' ic constrain "reig t rail operations* T ese t$pes o" constraints are placed on rail lines )$ railroad operators to prevent rail cars ' ic #ig t cause da#age to in"rastructure ad!acent to or over t e seg#ent* Suc restrictions are issued so t at operators #a$ route certain trains and rail cars a'a$ "ro# areas 'it tig t curves, narro' )ridges, or lo'clearance tunnels* T e dou)le stac(ing o" containers on trains is a trend, along 'it t e appearance o" t e 316,000 l)* rail car* 7et, t e operation o" dou)le-stac(ed containeri%ed inter#odal trains, or t e operation o" taller S89-laden auto carriers suc as t e Auto3a,, is #ore co#ple, t an si#pl$ #aneuvering t e second container atop t e "irst* Not all dou)le-stac(ed inter#odal rail cars are ali(e nor can all rail cars )e acco##odated on ever$ line* Rail lines 'it tig t curves or ori%ontal, vertical, or 'eig t restrictions can li#it t e use o" dou)le-stac( inter#odal, or auto carrier rail cars* Older railroad align#ents are #ore li(el$ to restrict certain cars due to tig t curves in river can$ons, older )ridges, or lo'-clearance tunnels*
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11th %'e. )*RR )oise 2009, 2010 $orth #(t. C&t+,-0a1den %'e UPRR Spokane #6RR 7ellowstone )$S8 9ootenai Ri'er 2008 2(23
/ow+angle crossing near 4&nction with UPRR Coe&r d5%lene 6nd&strial /ead Co ple( intersection with crossing and two other roads )$S8 transcon and % trak Empire Builder
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Source: FRA "" +n addition to grade crossing accidents, derail#ents and accidents pose a potential "or net'or( dela$s* One area identi"ied in t e /reig t Rail +nventor$ recorded t e ig est nu#)er o" accidents )$ "ar on t e s$ste# - t e 8PRR Pocatello $ard, ' ic reported 1@ accidents since Fanuar$ 200@, or 40 percent o" all state rail accidents*12 Other Freight System Issues/Needs Intermodal and Transload Service :espite t e presence o" t'o transcontinental corridors, t'o 2lass + rail operators, and a ro)ust 2lass ++ rail line engaged in t e #ove#ent o" inter#odal trains, +da o as no inter#odal "acilit$ in t e state t at can eit er s ip or receive containeri%ed goods or provide value-added services "or t e s ip#ent o" suc containers* <it t e istoric e#p asis on t e agricultural and resource e,traction industries, t e trend to'ard t e s ip#ent o" inter#odal "reig t in a containeri%ed "as ion as gone unans'ered in +da o* <it congestion on t e 0NS/ and 8PRR transcontinental s$ste#s e,pected to reac a critical stage )$ 2040, t e opportunit$ to partner 'it t e 2lass + railroads and construct t e necessar$ inter#odal "acilities to andle t is tra""ic could present itsel"* +da o and neig )oring states, partnering 'it 8PRR and 0NS/, could 'or( to esta)lis co#petitive ig -cu)e dou)le-stac( inter#odal service in +da o, paralleling t e east-'est interstates 4+-@0, +-A4, and +-AE5 and t e nort -sout routes 4+-16, 8S-@65* T e purpose o" suc a progra# 'ould )e to position +da o on t e e#erging "reig t rail e.uivalent to t e
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< ile t e presence o" so#e o" t e a)ove operational aspects o" +da o grain "acilities could not )e deter#ined, "acilities across t e state 'ere e,a#ined "or t eir a)ilit$ to ost t e H#egaD grain s uttle trains* +t 'as deter#ined t at +da o as t ree grain "acilities capa)le o" andling t e long 110-car s uttle trains and one "acilit$ 'it t e a)ilit$ to acco##odate 100-car s uttle trains* All "our "acilities are in t e 3agic 9alle$ region, as detailed in Table 4-2* ;ac "acilit$&s a)ilit$ to per"or# as a grain s uttle loader #a$ di""er depending on t e attri)utes "or ' ic data 'as unavaila)le, suc as nu#)er and si%e o" scales* T e location o" t ese "acilities is depicted in Figure 4-2* Table 4-2 Trains Facility Name !rain Shuttle "oader Facilities in #daho Capable o$ Acco%%odating 100& Car "racka!e #in $eet% ;000 8alls ;000 9000 ;000 110 100 110 1< 1.0;. < 1.> <
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As previousl$ stated, 'it t e e,ception o" e,cursion trains, A#tra( is currentl$ t e onl$ passenger line o""ering service in +da o* A#tra( operates one passenger train route t roug +da o, t e ;#pire 0uilder*
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Ann al Ridership
Source: %ioneer Route %assenger Rail Study! /orecast riders ip "ro# reinstating A#tra(&s Nort 2oast =ia'at a service is pro!ected to )e 36@,A00 annuall$, ' ic includes E6,A00 riders ' o are pro!ected to use t e Nort 2oast =ia'at a service, s ould it )e reinstated, instead o" t e e,isting ;#pire 0uilder route*1?
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Nearl$ all o" t e passenger rail services in t e 8*S* operate on e,isting "reig t railroad trac(s* ;ven seg#ents o" t e Nort east 2orridor, o'ned )$ A#tra(, are used )$ "reig t trains* T is can per#it t e use o" e,isting railroad rig t-o"-'a$ in dense ur)an areas and can spur redevelop#ent and transitoriented develop#ent at stations* 0$ using t e e,isting rig t-o"-'a$, trac(s, and )ridges "or passenger rail service, less propert$ ac.uisition is usuall$ re.uired and a lo'er cost can potentiall$ )e ac ieved "or start-up o" a li#ited service on t ose e,isting trac(s* Passenger #ulti-#odal stations are o"ten possi)le 'it lig t rail, )us connections, and )ic$cle and pedestrian net'or(s at do'nto'n stations* S ared corridors are onl$ via)le i" t e e,isting capacit$ is reserved "or "reig t railroad e,pansion or i" t e "reig t corridor as declining de#and* ;nviron#ental i#pacts are li(el$ to )e lessened )$ using t e
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As )ased on anal$sis co#pleted in Ful$, 2012, 'it annuali%ed data )ased upon t e "irst si, #ont s o" 2012* T is anal$sis :oes not account "or upgrades co#pleted in t e last al" o" 2012, or "inal annual average TP:* Section 4: Rail Service Needs and Opportunities April 10, 2013 Page 4-13
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0NS/ indicates capacit$ e,panded to E4 as /e)ruar$, 2013* 0NS/ indicates actual trains in 2012 totaled 2A, rat er t an t e pro!ected 30, on ' ic t e anal$sis )ased* iv 0NS/ indicates capacit$ e,panded to E4 as /e)ruar$, 2013* v 0NS/ indicates actual trains in 2012 totaled 2A, rat er t an t e pro!ected 30* vi 0NS/ indicates actual trains in 2012 totaled 2A, rat er t an t e pro!ected 30*
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T roug out t is stud$, "eed)ac( regarding "reig t rail 'as solicited "ro# various sta(e older groups including transportation s$ste#s users, operators, and govern#ent agencies* Outreac included: a /reig t Su##it eld earl$ in t e stud$ process captured issues and concerns on t e #ulti-#odal "reig t s$ste#> a series o" targeted sta(e older intervie's "ocused on detailed in.uir$ and vetting o" "reig t su##it "eed)ac(> a round o" regional #eetings vetting t e goals, o)!ectives, and per"or#ance #easures> and, steering co##ittee #eetings "ocused on pro!ect outco#es and visions* T roug revie' o" outreac "eed)ac(, several (e$ "reig t rail-related needs and issues e#erged - #an$ o" ' ic 'ere identi"ied t roug tec nical anal$sis, previousl$ descri)ed* T ese issues include t e develop#ent o" a trul$ #ulti#odal "reig t transportation net'or(, t e issue o" connecting products "ro# "ar# to #ar(et, and t e need "or #ore in"rastructure "unding - especiall$ to'ards s ortline railroads* T ese (e$ issues, and ' ere t e$ 'ere identi"ied, are su##ari%ed in Table 4--* Table 4-4 "opic Areas M ltimodal Connecti'ity "r ck and 3nteraction Accessibility Re! lation F ndin! Rail Su%%ar. o$ Freight Rail-Related /eeds $ro% Sta0eholder 1utreach 4ey Points 3denti$yin! Parties
6ntegrated tr&ck/rail <i odal -acilities needed within 6dahoA S& it, Stakeholder incl&de role o- the airport and Port o- /ewistonA i ple entation o- 6nter'iews, Steering inter odal transloading -acilities needs to !e practical Co ittee #--ecti'e tr&ck and rail partnerships reB&ired to le'erage interests S& it, Stakeholder 6nter'iews, Steering Co ittee 6nter'iews, ittee Stakeholder
Connecting -ar s to arket on shortlines and other railroads is Stakeholder i portant -or 6dahoCs econo 1 Steering Co and Contin&ed dereg&lation o- railroads is i portant, as too reg&lation can h&rt the econo 1 &ch S& it, 6nter'iews
S&--icient shortline rail capacit1 is needed especiall1 as s&pport is dwindlingA capital is needed to aintain rail and !ridge Stakeholder 6nter'iews in-rastr&ct&re to 28"9 )ther Rail crossing sa-et1 is i portant and !etter rail sa-et1 anal1sis Stakeholder needed Steering Co Create !etter !alance !etween inco ing and o&tgoing tra--ic Source: Stake+older outreac+ res,onses, -anuary .#". to -une .#". S& it 6nter'iews, ittee
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0ecause o" t e ver$ li#ited presence o" passenger rail in +da o, in order to appropriatel$ represent t e state&s interest in passenger rail, deli)erate e""orts to secure "ocused input "ro# (e$ passenger rail sta(e olders 'ere incorporated into t e planning process* T e /reig t Stud$ and Rail Plan Pro!ect Steering 2o##ittee included representation "ro# A#tra(, and t e steering co##ittee 'as as(ed to provide input on t e vision, goals, and outco#es "or passenger rail, as 'ell as o' to )est secure passenger rail input* 0ased upon a revie' o" e,isting studies, plans, and past input on potential passenger rail pro!ects in +da o, a surve$ 'as developed to solicit targeted input "ro# (e$ in"or#ants and sta(e olders associated 'it previous passenger rail planning e""orts, as 'ell as 3POs and "i,ed route transit service providers to in"or# t e develop#ent o" t e passenger rail co#ponent o" t is plan* ;lectronic surve$s as 'ell as personal intervie's 'ere conducted* Additionall$, an e,panded list o" passenger rail sta(e olders 'as identi"ied t roug t ese intervie's and surve$s, and t e dra"t plan 'as e#ailed directl$ to t at group, along 'it t e originall$ identi"ied (e$ in"or#ants and sta(e olders, 'it a set o" "ocused .uestions, to #a,i#i%e participation and input on t e passenger role co#ponents o" t e plan* Role o' $assenger Rail In Idaho Sta(e olders identi"ied passenger rail as a potentiall$ signi"icant transportation tool "or +da o in its "uture* Passenger rail as also )een envisioned to )e part o" so#e Bocal 3o)ilit$ 3anage#ent
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Pro!ects identi"ied related to passenger rail inter#odal connectivit$ included: +#proved interline connections )et'een state su)sidi%ed inter-cit$ )us and rail passenger service along eit er a nort ern or sout ern eastI'est corridor: :evelop#ent o" an inter#odal u) in Sandpoint to connect SPOT )us as 'ell as t e intercit$ )us service> An inter#odal )us station at Rat dru#, ' ic could connect 2oeur dJAlene and Post /alls 'it Sandpoint and Spo(ane> and, < ere passenger rail connections are in #a!or co##unities 'it pu)lic transportation, intercit$ and local transit service connects to t e train station ' en t e train arrives and departs*
3iscellaneous ot er potential pro!ects included: An education progra# to pro#ote #essage a)out convenience and a""orda)ilit$ o" passenger rail> and, /easi)ilit$ stud$ to #easure t e support "or co##uter line rail, 'it an$ identi"ied pro!ects developed "irst on a #odest scale*
Re'erences
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Federal 2ighwa. Ad%inistration 3F2WA45 6S +epart%ent o$ Transportation* n i!s+,* 2010* National Trans,ortation Atlas Data ase, 0ureau o" Transportation Statistics, <as ington, :*2* S=P "ile "or#at> AutoMa7 ##8 Technical ,ulletin* Auto/a0.!,d)* ,/SF Railwa.8 Acceptable !ross Weight9 1eig+t2a2)!,d)! .#".! BNSF Rail3ay (o*,any, Fort 1ort+, Te0as! KPd" L* ,ridges* Bridges4ID!0ls! 2012* BNSF Rail3ay (o*,any, Fort 1ort+, Te0as! K,ls "ileL*
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FRA* Rail4lines!s+,* > +T:* Ida+oRail!s+,> 1R/"* .c"&5!s+,> AAR Railinc :%bargo S.ste% Map* A*erican Association o) Railroads, <as ington, :*2* ,/SF Railwa.8 Acceptable !ross Weight9 3eig+t2a2)!,d)> Allowable !ross Weight Map9 $% Allo3a le Gross 1eig+t /a,!,d)* 3arc 2012* $nion %aci)ic Railroad (o*,any, O#a a, Ne)ras(a* K2ited: 3a$ 14, 2012L* pd" "ile "or#at> 1ur Me%bers ; Railroad Me%bers 3Weight "i%its49 A*erican S+ort Line and Regional Railroad Association, <as ington, :*2* KOnlineL 4Accessed 3a$ 14, 20125> ,oise <alle. Railroad9 <atco 2o#panies* KOnlineL 4Accessed: 3a$ 14, 2012*5 ,oise <alle. Railroad #nc9 3Weight "i%its49 A*erican S+ort Line and Regional Railroad Association, <as ington, :*2* KOnlineL 4Accessed: 3a$ 14, 20125> +eparture Will "ea*e no Trac0s9 (oeur dAlene %ress6 2oeur d&Alene, +da o! KOnlineL Nove#)er 2, 2011* 4Accessed: Ful$ 1A, 20125> :astern #daho Railroad Trac0 Capacit.9 <atco 2o#panies* KOnlineL 4Accessed: 3a$ 14, 20125> :astern #daho Railroad 3Weight "i%its49 A*erican S+ort Line and Regional Railroad Association, <as ington, :*2* KOnlineL 4Accessed: 3a$ 14, 20125> !reat /orthwest Railroad Trac0 Capacit.9 <atco 2o#panies* KOnlineL 4Accessed: 3a$ 14, 20125> The !reat /orthwest Railroad 3Weight "i%its49 A*erican S+ort Line and Regional Railroad Association, <as ington, :*2* KOnlineL 4Accessed: 3a$ 14, 20125> Montana Rail "in05 #nc9 3Weight "i%its49 A*erican S+ort Line and Regional Railroad Association, <as ington, :*2* KOnlineL 2012* K2ited: 3a$ 14, 2012*L 4Accessed: 3a$ 14, 20125> St9 Maries Ri*er Railroad Co9 3Weight "i%its49 A*erican S+ort Line and Regional Railroad Association, <as ington, :*2* KOnline4Accessed: 3a$ 14, 20125*
Fi*e-=ear Strategic (lan* %ort o) Le3iston, Be'iston, +da o* KOnlineL 2006* K2ited: 3a$ 14, 2012*L ttp:II'''*porto"le'iston*co#I'ordpressIMpageNidO?4Accessed: 3a$ 14, 20125* +eparture Will "ea*e no Trac0s9 (oeur dAlene %ress! FRA >902 - 2ighwa.-Rail Crossing #n*entor. +ata9 FRA Rail 7ing In5entory G(IS"'!0ls0! !oogle Maps! KOnlineL 4Accessed: Ful$ 1A, 20125*
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FRA* Rail4lines!s+,* > +T:* Ida+oRail!s+,> 1R/"* .c"&5!s+,> AAR Railinc :%bargo S.ste% Map* A*erican Association o) Railroads, <as ington, :*2* ,/SF Railwa.8 Acceptable !ross Weight9 BNSF Rail3ay (o*,any,
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Allowable !ross Weight Map9 $nion %aci)ic Railroad (o*,any> 1ur Me%bers ; Railroad Me%bers 3Weight "i%its49 A*erican S+ort Line and Regional Railroad Association> ,oise <alle. Railroad9 1atco (o*,anies> ,oise <alle. Railroad #nc9 3Weight "i%its49 A*erican S+ort Line and Regional Railroad Association> :astern #daho Railroad Trac0 Capacit.9 1atco (o*,anies> :astern #daho Railroad 3Weight "i%its49 A*erican S+ort Line and Regional Railroad Association, <as ington, :*2* 4Accessed: 3a$ 14, 20125> !reat /orthwest Railroad Trac0 Capacit.9 <atco 2o#panies* KOnlineL 4Accessed: 3a$ 14, 20125> The !reat /orthwest Railroad 3Weight "i%its49 A*erican S+ort Line and Regional Railroad Association> Montana Rail "in05 #nc9 3Weight "i%its49 A*erican S+ort Line and Regional Railroad Association> St9 Maries Ri*er Railroad Co9 3Weight "i%its49 A*erican S+ort Line and Regional Railroad Association*
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FRA >902 - 2ighwa.-Rail Crossing #n*entor. +ata9 FRA Rail 7ing In5entory G(IS"'!0ls0! FRA 190- - Accident;#ncident 1*er*iew b. State;Region9 Federal Railroad Ad*inistration, $S De,art*ent o) Trans,ortation, <as ington, :*2* KOnline report generated 200A-2012L 4Accessed: 3a$ 10, 20125* (roduce Raile7press8 (rogra% 1*er*iew* $nion %aci)ic Railroad (o*,any, O#a a, Ne)ras(a* KOnlineL 4Accessed: Ful$ 1E, 20125 Raile7 Fast Facts8 What #s Raile7M Raile0 $SA, Rotterda#, Ne' 7or(* KOnlineL 4Accessed: Ful$ 1E, 20125> Statewide Rail Capacit. and S.ste% /eeds Stud.8 Task 8 Policy and Investment Options.
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2010 Montana State Rail (lan8 Section -90 ) !rain Car Consolidation Facilit. #%pact Anal.sis* /ontana De,art*ent o) Trans,ortation, 3issoula, 3ont* KOnlineL 2010* 4Accessed: Ful$ 1A, 20125* !rain +irector.* $nion %aci)ic Railroad (o*,any6 !rain :le*ators* 8le5ators4ID!,d)6 2010 Montana State Rail (lan8 Section -90 ) !rain Car Consolidation Facilit. #%pact Anal.sis* /ontana De,art*ent o) Trans,ortation*
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A%tra0* Nort 2oast =ia'at a Stud$ Plan* <as ington :*2*: National Railroad Passenger 2orporation, PR++A Section 224, 200@* A%tra0 Ser*ice in :ast !lacier5 MT ) ,R1* National Association o" Railroad Passengers, <as ington, :*2* KOnlineL 4Accessed: Ful$ 1E, 20125* A%tra0 Ser*ice in :ast !lacier5 MT ) :SM* National Association o" Railroad Passengers, <as ington, :*2* KOnlineL 4Accessed: Ful$ 1E, 20125* A%tra0 Ser*ice in :ast !lacier5 MT ) !(?* National Association o" Railroad Passengers, <as ington, :*2* KOnlineL 4Accessed: Ful$ 1E, 20125* A%tra0 Ser*ice in :ast !lacier5 MT ) W!"* National Association o" Railroad Passengers, <as ington, :*2* KOnlineL 4Accessed: Ful$ 1E, 20125*
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An inventor* o! I"aho%s c rrent rail net)or+, the tren"s an" !orecasts !or ! t re "eman", an" anticipate" rail nee"s an" opport nities ,"etaile" in Sections 2, 3, an" - o! this plan./ A revie) o! relevant local, regional, an" state plans an" st "ies ,as s mmari#e" in Section 1 o! this plan./ 01tensive p 2lic an" sta+ehol"er o treach, )hich incl "e" the Freight S mmit, 'egional For ms, sta+ehol"er intervie)s, an" steering committee meetings ,as s mmari#e" in Section 3 o! this plan./ A revie) o! the Preliminar* 4ational 'ail Plan, as )ell as 'ail Plans !rom the a"$acent states o! 5ashington, 6regon, 4eva"a, 7tah, 5*oming, an" 8ontana ,as s mmari#e" in Section 1 o! this plan.(
Table 5-1 s mmari#es the Freight 'ail Pro$ects i"enti!ie" an" consi"ere", )hile Table 5-2 s mmari#es the Passenger 'ail Pro$ects consi"ere". Potential Freight Rail Studies, Programs, and Projects Table 5-1: Freight Rail Studies, Programs and Projects Considered
! "o F1 Project T$%e St "*
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#ocation
State)i"e
Pro$ect P rpose: 0val ate the nee" !or investment in rail cars incl "ing specialt* cars, to e1pan" access to !reight rail in I"aho, an" improve !reight rail e!!icienc*( :eneral Scope: 1. Inventor* e1isting an" assess ! t re nee"s !or specialt* rail cars/ 2. I"enti!* ! n"ing nee"s !or specialt* rail cars - to incl "e an anal*sis o! the ! n"s nee"e" in e1cess o! )hat is availa2le thro gh '0;IFiT( Page 5-1
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! "o F2
Project "ame
#ocation
9it* o! =oise
Pro$ect P rpose: 9onstr ct a m lti-mo"al transloa" !acilit* in =oise to improve access to !reight rail service, improve !reight e!!icienc*, enhance !reight capacit* an" promote economic "evelopment opport nities( :eneral Scope: 1. 5or+ )ith +e* sta+ehol"ers to i"enti!* local, state, Fe"eral an" private ! n"ing opport nities( 3. = il" the center( Pro$ect P rpose: 0val ate the !easi2ilit* o! e1pan"ing the availa2ilit* o! m lti-mo"al !reight !acilities thro gho t I"aho to improve the e!!icienc* o! I"aho%s !reight s*stem an" sp r economic "evelopment opport nities( :eneral Scope: 1 .62tain research ! n"s( 2. Anal*#e m lti-mo"al !acilit* t*pes ,incl "ing "o 2le-trac+e" transloa" !acilities, "r* ports, rail sp rs, transloa" !acilities, intermo"al !acilities.( 3. I"enti!* minim m threshol"s !or economic !easi2ilit*( -. Assess potential site locations in I"aho( Pro$ect P rpose: To improve sa!et* an" e!!icienc* o! the =4SF an" 7P'' lines !rom Athol, I"aho to Spo+ane, 5A 2* com2ining alignments an" eliminating at-gra"e railroa" crossings( :eneral Scope: 1. 5or+ )ith ?8P6 to i"enti!* ! n"ing !or 2ene!it cost anal*sis an" prioriti#ation o! =ri"ging the <alle* pro$ects( 2. 0ngineering an" constr ction(
F(
State)i"e
St "*
F)
F5
=ri"ging The <alle*: :ra"e 9rossing Improvement ,=4SF ro te. an" 'ealignment o! 1 7P'' mainline =ri"ging The <alle*: :ra"e 9rossing Improvement onl* ,=4SF 2 ro te.
Spo+ane <alle*> 'ath"r m Prairie ,2et)een Spo+ane an" Athol. Spo+ane <alle*> 'ath"r m Prairie ,?ootenai 9o nt*.
9apital Pro$ect
9apital Pro$ect
Pro$ect P rpose: To improve the sa!et* o! the =4SF an" 7P'' lines !rom Athol, I"aho to Spo+ane, 5A 2* improving at-gra"e railroa" crossings( :eneral Scope: 1. 5or+ )ith ?8P6 to i"enti!* ! n"ing !or 2ene!it cost anal*sis an" prioriti#ation o! =ri"ging the <alle* pro$ects( 2. 0ngineering an" constr ction(
1 2
Pro$ect also i"enti!ie" in the 5ashington State 'ail Plan( Pro$ect also i"enti!ie" in the 5ashington State 'ail Plan( Page 5-2
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! "o F*
Project "ame
#ocation
State)i"e
Pro$ect P rpose: 9ontin e the investment in rail-high)a* crossing improvements to improve sa!et* an" re" ce propert* loss, in$ ries, an" !atalities( :eneral Scope: 1. 5or+ )ith rail line o)ners an" local $ ris"ictions to i"enti!* high ris+ gra"e crossings that meet the 'ailroa" 9rossing Sa!et* Program re@ irements( 2. Increase a)areness o! program( Pro$ect P rpose: 9ontin e s pport o! 6peration &i!esaver as a means to improve rail sa!et* thro gh e" cation an" a)areness programs( :eneral Scope: 1. Provi"e sta!! reso rces>s pport to 6peration &i!esaver( 2. 'esearch ! n"ing so rces !or mar+eting>e" cational campaigns( Pro$ect P rpose: To s pport the strategic investment an" preservation o! e1isting rail in!rastr ct re( :eneral Scope: 1. Ann all* assess rail vol me reports ,!rom IP79. !or tren"s( 2. 9on" ct 2ene!it>cost anal*sis on in"ivi" al lines sho)ing "ecreasing vol mes over time, incl "ing potential !or ne) in" stries( 3. I"enti!* economic "evelopment partnerships>investments( -. ;evelop partnerships 2et)een state>local $ ris"ictions an" rail line o)ners>operators to appl* !or '0;IFiT ! n"ing !or rail line preservation an">or to appl* !or other ! n"ing !or corri"or preservation ,incl "ing sing the corri"or !or alternate means.( Pro$ect P rpose: To invest in improvements that "ecrease inci"ents o! rail trespassing as a means to improve sa!et* an" re" ce propert* loss, in$ ries, an" !atalities( :eneral Scope: 1. I"enti!* +e* railroa" *ar"s, interchange points, an" ma$or str ct res that ma* nee" to 2e sec re" !rom open p 2lic access( 2. Partner )ith local $ ris"ictions to i"enti!* sec rit* strategies incl "ing e" cation, en!orcement, an" a)areness( Pro$ect P rpose: To improve capacit* to meet pro$ecte" ! t re "eman"( :eneral Scope: 1. 0sta2lish ongoing partnerships )ith a"$acent states an" private railroa"s( A""itional capacit* !or ! t re nee"s )o l" improve operations o! the 7P'' an" co l" improve economic competitiveness I"aho(
F+
6peration &i!esaver
State)i"e
Program
F,
State)i"e
Program
F-
9apital Pro$ect
F1.
9apital Pro$ect
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! "o F11
Project "ame
#ocation
Pocatello to 4ampa
Pro$ect P rpose: To improve capacit* to meet pro$ecte" ! t re "eman"( :eneral Scope: 1. 0sta2lish ongoing partnerships )ith a"$acent states an" private railroa"s( A""itional capacit* !or ! t re nee"s )o l" improve operations o! the 7P'' an" co l" improve economic competitiveness I"aho( Pro$ect P rpose: To improve capacit* to meet pro$ecte" ! t re "eman"( :eneral Scope: 1. 0sta2lish ongoing partnerships )ith a"$acent states an" private railroa"s( A""itional capacit* !or ! t re nee"s )o l" improve operations o! the 7P'' an" co l" improve economic competitiveness I"aho( Pro$ect P rpose: To e" cate the p 2lic on the importance o! rail, an" the 2ene!its o! moving !reight via rail, to 2 il" p 2lic s pport !or I"aho%s 'ail Program( :eneral Scope: 1. 0sta2lish on-going p 2lic e" cation program to promote I"ahoBs o2$ectives relative to !reight rail( Pro$ect P rpose: To improve e1isting m lti-mo"al rail *ar"s, an">or e1pan" e1isting rail *ar"s to improve access an" availa2ilit* o! m lti-mo"al !reight !acilities thro gho t I"aho to improve the e!!icienc* o! I"aho%s !reight s*stem an" sp r economic "evelopment opport nities( :eneral Scope: 1. 7se regional !or ms to i"enti!* p 2lic>private partnership opport nities to 2 il" !acilities( 2. I"enti!* ! n"ing so rces to constr ct an">or improve !acilities as i"enti!ie" in F3( 3. 9onstr ct !acilities( Pro$ect P rpose: To esta2lish an">or improve e1isting rail classi!ication *ar"s, an">or e1pan" e1isting rail *ar"s to improve access an" availa2ilit* o! m ltimo"al !reight !acilities thro gho t I"aho to improve the e!!icienc* o! I"aho%s !reight s*stem an" sp r economic "evelopment opport nities(
F12
9apital Pro$ect
F1(
State)i"e
Program
F1)
State)i"e
9apital Pro$ect
F15
State)i"e
9apital Pro$ect
:eneral Scope: 1. 7se regional !or ms to i"enti!* p 2lic>private partnership opport nities to 2 il" !acilities( 2. I"enti!* ! n"ing so rces to constr ct an">or improve !acilities as i"enti!ie" in F3( 3. 9onstr ct !acilities(
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! "o F1*
Project "ame
#ocation
F1+
Freight corri"ors paralleling I-D0, I-Ean" I-EF east>)est, an" I-15 north> so th( State)i"e
Pro$ect P rpose: 0sta2lish competitive high c 2e "o 2le-stac+ m lti-mo"al service in I"aho to increase capacit* an" improve the e!!icienc* o! I"aho%s !reight rail net)or+( :eneral Scope: 1. 5or+ )ith rail line o)ners an" neigh2oring states to prioriti#e corri"ors 2ase" on cost-2ene!it(2. I"enti!* ! n"ing nee"s !or installation o! high-c 2e" "o 2le stac+ intermo"al service(
Program
Pro$ect P rpose: 0sta2lish ongoing partnerships to !oster colla2oration an" $oint planning )ith a"$acent states( :eneral Scope: 1. 01pan" e1isting partnerships )ith a"$acent states an" private railroa"s( 2. 8onitor rail net)or+ improvements !or impact on I"ahoBs economic competitiveness( 3. 7se the FA9 an" e1isting partnerships to increase a)areness o! enhancements( Pro$ect P rpose: 0val ate carloa" capacit* nee"s along the 8e1ico to I"aho S ppl* 9hain as a !irst step in increasing e!!iciencies( :eneral Scope: 1. 9on" ct st "* to "e!ine pro$ect an" a"vance goals( Pro$ect P rpose: To eval ate tr c+ing iss es that a!!ect rail shipping( :eneral Scope: 1. I"enti!* an" prioriti#e rail improvements that provi"e the 2est opport nit* to provi"e economic "evelopment an" enhance reven e opport nities thro gh the state 2* moving !reight via rail in lie o! motor carriers( 2. 8onitor an" enact legislation that ens res motor carrier stan"ar"s are ni!orm an" are not given competitive a"vantage over rail( Pro$ect P rpose: To con" ct a !easi2ilit* anal*sis o! e1pan"ing>improving access to 9ana"ian mar+ets via a 4orth-So th !reight rail ro te( :eneral Scope: 9on" ct st "* to "etermine most cost e!!ective north-so th ro te !or !reight rail access to 9ana"a that incl "e recommen"ations !or ! n"ing mechanisms(
F1,
State)i"e
St "*
F1-
State)i"e
St "*> Program
F2.
State)i"e
St "*
3 -
Pro$ect also i"enti!ie" in the 5ashington State 'ail Plan( Pro$ect also i"enti!ie" in the 5ashington State 'ail Plan( Page 5-5
Section 5: Potential Freight & Passenger Improvements & Investments April 10, 2013
! "o F21
Project "ame
#ocation
Pro$ect P rpose: Improve sa!et* an" liva2ilit* )ithin comm nities impacte" 2* !reight rail operations( :eneral Scope: 1. 9on" ct st "* to "etermine most e!!ective locations an" ! n"ing !or implementation o! sa!et* meas res !or the esta2lishment o! IF'A approve" G iet HonesJ( Pro$ect P rpose: To improve sa!et* an" emergenc* responsiveness along ha#ar"o s materials transport ro tes( :eneral Scope: 1. I"enti!* ha#ar"o s material ro tes>corri"ors( 2. 8onitor in!rastr ct re con"ition( 3. Prioriti#e e1isting ! n"ing !or sa!et* improvements along ha#ar"o s material ro tes( Pro$ect P rpose: To install Positive Train 9ontrol ,PT9. improvements on 9lass 1 carrier s*stems, as re@ ire" 2* 7S;6T, to improve sa!et* an" e!!icienc*( :eneral Scope: 1. I"enti!* main lines ,carries 5 million or more gross tons o! !reight ann all*. over )hich ha#ar"o s materials that are poisono s or to1ic 2* inhalation ,PIA>TIA materials. are transporte" on other trac+s as "esignate" 2* reg lation or or"er !rom the Secretar* o! Transportation( 2. Install Positive Train 9ontrol in compliance )ith the 'ail Sa!et* Improvement Act( Pro$ect P rpose: To improve e!!icienc* an" capacit* thro gh capital investment in the 4orth)est 9orri"or%s Pocatello S 2"ivision( :eneral Scope: 1. Prepare cost estimates an" sche" le !or a secon" main line at Topa# an" to lengthen e1isting si"ings( 2. 9onstr ct secon" line an" e1ten" si"ings( Pro$ect P rpose: To improve capacit* an" enhance rail access !or agric lt ral pro" cers in 4orth 9entral I"aho( :eneral Scope: 1. 7pgra"e the P&& 2ranch 2ri"ges to the level re@ ire" 2* the Fe"eral 'ail A"ministration ,F'A. in or"er to accommo"ate 2EF,000 l2( ,2EF?. rail cars an" 2. provi"e relia2le rail access to a ne) private sector K13 million commercial grain storage an" loa"ing !acilit* at 8c9o*(
F22
State)i"e
Program
F2(
State)i"e
9apital Pro$ect
F2)
4orth)est 9orri"or Pocatello S 2"ivision 7pgra"e P&& Short line 'ailroa" =ri"ge 'eplacement an" Sh ttle Train &oa"er 5 Facilit*
9apital Pro$ect
F25
9apital Pro$ect
Pro$ect also i"enti!ie" in the 5ashington State 'ail Plan( Page 5-F
Section 5: Potential Freight & Passenger Improvements & Investments April 10, 2013
! "o F2*
Project "ame
#ocation
F2+
0ast o! Port o! &e)iston, 2et)een ?amiah an" :rangeville 9hicago, I& to <anco ver, =9 State)i"e
Pro$ect P rpose: To preserve rail corri"or an" capacit* in s pport o! agric lt ral !reight transport in 4orth 9entral I"aho, an" to promote economic "evelopment opport nities in the region( :eneral Scope: 1. I"enti!* potential ! n"ing so rces( 2. 9onsi"er rail2an+ing( Pro$ect P rpose: To s pport m lti-state corri"or planning e!!ort( :eneral Scope: 1. Partner )ith a"$oining states an" =4SF on the :reat 4orthern 9orri"or St "*( 2. 9oor"inate )ith a"$oining states on rail plans( Pro$ect P rpose: To pgra"e critical corri"or in!rastr ct re to accommo"ate higher capacit* rail cars to meet "eman" !or capacit* an" enhance s*stem e!!icienc*( :eneral Scope: 1. 7se the Freight A"visor* 9ommittee to i"enti!* corri"ors )ith ! t re capacit* nee"s that can 2e resolve" thro gh higher capacit* rail cars( 2. 9on" ct a 2ene!it>cost anal*sis on i"enti!ie" corri"ors( 3. I"enti!* p 2licprivate partnerships an" potential ! n"ing so rces to pgra"e 2ri"ges, roa"2e"s, an" rails i"enti!ie" as nee"ing pgra"es( Pro$ect P rpose: To esta2lish a "r* port "istrict in Pocatello an" constr ct a m lti-mo"al in" strial par+ )ith transloa" capa2ilities, to enhance intermo"al an" !reight rail access an" e!!icienc*, )hile provi"ing economic "evelopment opport nities( :eneral Scope: 1. 0nact legislation to ena2le a port a thorit*( 2. ;esign an" constr ct !acilit*( Pro$ect P rpose: To "isseminate technical reso rces>tools !or local comm nities on lan" se policies that s pport rail s*stem investment :eneral Scope: 1. I"enti!* availa2le lan" se planning reso rces( 2. 5or+ )ith rail o)ners>operators to "isseminate lan" se>transportation policies along rail right-o!-)a*
Partnership
F2,
9apital Pro$ect
F2-
9apital Pro$ect
F(.
State)i"e
Program
F 3
Pro$ect also i"enti!ie" in the 5ashington an" 6regon State 'ail Plans( Pro$ect also i"enti!ie" in the 5ashington an" 8ontana State 'ail Plans( Page 5-3
Section 5: Potential Freight & Passenger Improvements & Investments April 10, 2013
! "o F(1
Project "ame
#ocation
State)i"e
Pro$ect P rpose: To "evelop tool to assess m lti-mo"al s ppl* chains an" capacit* along !reight corri"ors( :eneral Scope: 1. I"enti!* priorit* !reight corri"ors ,Freight A"visor* 9ommittee.( 2. 7se Agric lt re an" 9ommerce pro$ections to assess ! t re capacit* nee"s along priorit* !reight corri"ors(
Potential Passenger Rail Projects Table 5-(: Potential Passenger Rail Ser/ice Studies, Projects and Programs Considered
! "o P1 Project "ame Intercit* = s Program #ocation State)i"e Project T$%e Program Project Pur%ose & 'eneral Sco%e Pro$ect P rpose: To assess "eman" an" esta2lish ri"ership !or ! t re passenger rail programs( :eneral Scope: 9ontin e )ith intercit* 2 s program( Pro$ect P rpose: To meas re s pport an" potential "eman" !or comm ter rail services along high comm ter corri"ors :eneral Scope: 0val ate potential s pport>"eman" an" potential locations !or comm ter rail service Pro$ect P rpose: To preserve ! t re rail corri"ors to serve high capacit* comm ter ro tes :eneral Scope: I"enti!* ! n"ing to ac@ ire rail corri"or right-o!-)a* !or comm ter rail operation( St "* Pro$ect P rpose: To esta2lish 2 s station along Amtra+%s 0mpire ro te to serve as intermo"al inter!ace an" e1pan" access to Amtra+ service( :eneral Scope: Assess !easi2ilit* o! an intermo"al 2 s station at 'ath"r m, )hich co l" connect 9oe r "BAlene an" Post Falls )ith San"point an" Spo+ane
P2
State)i"e
St "*
P(
P)
Program
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! "o P5
Project Pur%ose & 'eneral Sco%e Pro$ect P rpose: To preserve an" re se a2an"one" !reight rail lines !or heritage to rism( :eneral Scope: 0val ate a2an"one" rail lines !or potential heritage to rism ,partner )ith State Aistoric Preservation 6!!ice.( Pro$ect P rpose: To partner )ith a"$oining states in s pport o! a ne) !easi2ilit* st "* o! the Pioneer 'o te :eneral Scope: 9oor"inate>comm nicate )ith a"$oining states on ! t re st "ies to eval ate the restoration or replacement o! the line that Amtra+ terminate" in 1DD3 along 7P line(
P*
Partnership
P+
5illiston, 4; to San"point, I;
Partnership
Pro$ect P rpose: To s pport 8ontanaBs e!!orts to st "* the !easi2ilit* o! passenger rail service connecting San"point, I; to the east( :eneral Scope: 9oor"inate>comm nicate )ith 8ontana on st "* to eval ate !easi2ilit* an" potential alignment o! passenger rail line(
P,
Partnership
Pro$ect P rpose: To s pport 4eva"a%s e!!orts to st "* the !easi2ilit* o! intercit* rail 2et)een =oise an" &as <egas :eneral Scope: 9oor"inate>comm nicate )ith 4eva"a on st "* to "etermine the "eman" !or service an" potential alignment !or a high spee" rail line( Pro$ect P rpose: To s pport a service e1pansion e1pan"ing on Amtra+%s 0mpire ro te 2* a""ing a secon" stop in San"point( :eneral Scope: 9oor"inate>comm nicate )ith a"$oining states an" Amtra+ on shi!ting sche" le to stop in San"point in "a*light ho rs an" connect to the intercit* 2 s service that )o l" lin+ 9oe r "BAlene an" =oise to nation)i"e rail service( A"" service to San"point, s ch as the Aia)atha 'o te( Pro$ect P rpose: To s pport e!!orts to e1pan" Amtra+%s 0mpire 'o te to incl "e reinstatement o! portions o! the !ormer Aia)atha 'o te :eneral Scope: Participate in a st "* to eval ate reinstatement o! the ol" Aia)atha line that Amtra+ terminate" in the 1D30s(
P-
San"point
Partnership
P1.
St "*
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! "o P11
Project Pur%ose & 'eneral Sco%e Pro$ect P rpose: To assess the !easi2ilit* o! esta2lishing a comm ter rail service along I-E- in the heavil* pop late" Treas re <alle* region o! I"aho( :eneral Scope: 1. Assess economic !easi2ilit* o! comm ter rail service along I-E-( 2. I! economicall* !easi2le, assess potential alignments !or rail service(
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F'
'ri$ging The !alle": 5ra$e %rossing Improvement 0'6SF ro te( an$ 7ealignment o& 8P mainline
Section 5: Potential Freight & Passenger Improvements & Investments April 10, 2013
Page 5-11
Relevant oal ID F5 Name 'ri$ging The !alle": 5ra$e %rossing Improvement onl" 0'6SF ro te( 7ailroa$ %rossing Sa&et" Program Location Spo*ane !alle". 7ath$r m Prairie 09ootenai %o nt"( State+i$e Description % 1( )or* +ith 9#P1 to i$enti&" & n$ing &or /ene&it cost anal"sis an$ prioriti2ation o& 'ri$ging the !alle" pro:ects, 2( ;ngineering an$ constr ction, & 3 !hallenges "ector
Ran$
1<
F(
F)
1peration >i&esaver
F*
State+i$e
1( )or* +ith rail line o+ners an$ local : ris$ictions to i$enti&" high ris* gra$e crossings that meet the 7ailroa$ %rossing Sa&et" Program re= irements, 2( Increase a+areness o& program, 1( Provi$e sta&& reso rces.s pport to 1peration >i&esaver, 2( 7esearch & n$ing so rces &or mar*eting. e$ cational campaigns, 1( Ann all" assess rail vol me reports 0&rom IP8%( &or tren$s, 2( %on$ ct /ene&it.cost anal"sis on in$ivi$ al lines sho+ing $ecreasing vol mes over time, incl $ing potential &or ne+ in$ stries, 3( I$enti&" economic $evelopment partnerships.investments, 3( @evelop partnerships /et+een state.local : ris$ictions an$ rail line o+ners.operators to appl" &or 7;@IFiT & n$ing &or rail line preservation an$.or to appl" &or other & n$ing &or corri$or preservation 0incl $ing sing the corri$or &or alternate means(,
P /lic
1ngoing, esta/lishe$ 3
P3
1ngoing, esta/lishe$
P /lic
%om/ine$ +ith P3
13
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Page 5-12
Relevant oal ID F+ Name 7ail Trespassing @eterrence Program Location State+i$e 08nprotect e$ railroa$ right-o&+a"( Description % 1( I$enti&" *e" railroa$ "ar$s, interchange points, an$ ma:or str ct res that ma" nee$ to /e sec re$ &rom open p /lic access, 2( Partner +ith local : ris$ictions to i$enti&" sec rit" strategies incl $ing e$ cation, en&orcement, an$ a+areness, 1( ;sta/lish on-going p /lic e$ cation program to promote I$ahoAs o/:ectives relative to &reight rail, 1( 8se regional &or ms to i$enti&" p /lic.private partnership opport nities to / il$ &acilities, 2( I$enti&" & n$ing so rces to constr ct an$.or improve &acilities as i$enti&ie$ in F3, 3( %onstr ct &acilities, & 3 !hallenges "ector
#dditional !omments
Ran$
13
F%3
F%'
7ail Freight ;$ cation an$ In&ormation Program # lti-mo$al 7ail Bar$ Improvements
State+i$e
P3
State+i$e
Private, possi/l" P3
%om/ine$ +ith F3 %om/ine$ +ith F13 %om/ine$ +ith F1< %om/ine$ +ith 13 2
F%(
Freight corri$ors paralleling I-?0, I-D3 an$ I-D< east.+est, an$ I-15 north.so t h,
1( )or* +ith rail line o+ners an$ neigh/oring states to prioriti2e corri$ors /ase$ on cost-/ene&it,2( I$enti&" & n$ing nee$s &or installation o& high-c /e$ $o /le stac* intermo$al service,
Private, possi/l" P3
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Page 5-13
Relevant oal ID F%) Name Interstate 7ail Partnership Program Location State+i$e Description % 1( ;Epan$ eEisting partnerships +ith a$:acent states an$ private railroa$s, 2( #onitor rail net+or* improvements &or impact on I$ahoAs economic competitiveness, 3( 8se the Freight A$visor" %ommittee an$ eEisting partnerships to increase a+areness o& enhancements, 1( I$enti&" an$ prioriti2e rail improvements that provi$e the /est opport nit" to provi$e economic $evelopment an$ enhance reven e opport nities thro gh the state /" moving &reight via rail in lie o& motor carriers, 2( #onitor an$ enact legislation that ens res motor carrier stan$ar$s are ni&orm an$ are not given competitive a$vantage over rail, 1( 8pgra$e the P&> /ranch /ri$ges to the level re= ire$ /" the Fe$eral 7ail A$ministration 0F7A( in or$er to accommo$ate 2D<,000 l/, 02D<9( rail cars an$ 2( provi$e relia/le rail access to a ne+ private sector F1G million commercial grain storage an$ loa$ing &acilit" at #c%o", & 3 !hallenges "ector
#dditional !omments
Ran$
13
F%+
State+i$e
11
F&5
P&> Short line 7ailroa$ 'ri$ge 7eplacement an$ Sh ttle Train >oa$er Facilit"
F n$ing
Private, possi/l" P3
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Page 5-13
Relevant oal ID F&( Name '5%# & 5677 7ail %orri$or Preservation Program Pocatello @r" Port Location ;ast o& Port o& >e+iston, /et+een 9amiah an$ 5rangeville Pocatello possi/l" at the airport Description % 1( I$enti&" potential & n$ing so rces, 2( %onsi$er rail/an*ing to preserve rail corri$or an$ capacit" & 3 F n$ing, o+nership P /lic !hallenges "ector
#dditional !omments
Ran$
1<
F&+
Political +ill
P3 3
F3,
State+i$e
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References
IT@, 7ail Plan Steering %ommittee #eeting 6otes, Fe/r ar" 2G, 2013, Fe$eral 7ailroa$ A$ministration, Preliminary National Rail Plan, 200?, Fe$eral 7ailroa$ A$ministration, National Rail Plan: Moving Forward, 2010, '6SF 7ail+a", 5reat Northern Corridor Study, Paci&ic 6orth+est ;conomic 7egion ;conomic >ea$ership For m, 2012, 7ail Transportation A$visor" 5ro p an$ I$aho @epartment o& %ommerce, Report to the Idaho State Legislature: Railroad Freight Service in Idaho !n !ssessment, 2002, #ontana @epartment o& Transportation, # ltimo$al Programs, Montana Rail Planning Presentation, 2012, Inlan$ Paci&ic C / A$visor" 'oar$, Inland Paci"ic #u$: %ransportation Investment and Pro&ect Priority 'lueprint, Phase ( Final Report, 2012, 'oise State 8niversit" %ollege o& ' siness an$ ;conomics, R)*IFi% !ssessment, 'oise +alley Railroad , City o" 'oise Final Report, 2012I$aho @epartment o& Transportation, Intercity 'us Program .uide, 2012, I$aho @epartment o& Transportation, Idaho State Rail Plan, 1??<, % rrent Transportation Sol tions, Idaho Intercity Corridor *e"inition, 2011)ashington State @epartment o& Transportation, /ashington State (010 (020 Freight Rail Plan, 200?, I$aho Transportation @epartment, Idaho Statewide Freight Study, 2012, 6eva$a Transportation @epartment, Nevada Statewide Rail Plan, 2012,
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+his vision )as "o(ndational in the development o" Idahos Long-Range Rail Service and Investment Program 7LRSIP8* Programs, st(dies and pro,ects incl(ded in the LRSIP )ere selected #ased (pon their potential #ene"it in reali3ing the identi"ied goals and their "easi#ilit%* As #ased (pon the pro,ects selected, the "ollo)ing o(tcomes are envisioned in the "ive-%ear and t)ent%-%ear planning hori3ons* Five-Year Freight Rail In the "ive-%ear planning hori3on, it is envisioned that Idaho )ill develop programs and "(nding mechanism that s(pport the e&pansion o" access to intermodal services in Idaho, eval(ate opport(nities "or e&panding access, and invest in the "irst phase o" a m(lti-modal transload "acilit% in the +reas(re :alle%* Idaho )ill contin(e to improve sa"et% thro(gh investments in rail-high)a% crossing, )ith priorit% given to the most dangero(s crossings*
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Program #oordination
In the development o" this plan, the "ollo)ing plans and legislation )ere revie)ed to provide polic% g(idance and identi"% potential opport(nities "or coordination: Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act 7PRIIA8, 2009 Preliminar% 5ational Rail Plan 7P5RP8, 200= +he 1ederal Railroad Administrations 71RA8 Proposed State Rail Plan 4(idance, 2012 Ad,acent States Rail Plans*
Preliminar! $ational Rail Plan %P$RP&' "(() +he Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act 7PRIIA8 o" 2009 directs the Administrator o" the 1RA to develop a long-range national rail plan and a Preliminar% 5ational Rail Plan 7PR5P8* 1RA delivered the P5RP to 6ongress on /cto#er 16, 200=, and prod(ced a progress report, National Rail Plan: Moving Forward, in Septem#er 2010* +he P5RP and the s(#se>(ent progress report )ere considered in the development o" this plan* +his P5RP esta#lishes polic% direction "or state "reight planning: 1reight corridors sho(ld #e sel"-s(pporting 7a"ter constr(ction8, cost-e""ective, "(el e""icient, and environmentall% "riendl%*
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+he P5RP also provides direction regarding the assignment o" costs and allocation o" reso(rces e>(ita#l% across all modes o" "reight transportation* It provides a #rie" disc(ssion regarding the discrepanc% #et)een motor and )ater carriers that operate on p(#lic right-o"-)a%s 7high)a%s and )ater)a%s8 )hich are p(#licl% "inanced and the privatel% s(pported rail ind(str%* Rail ind(str% c(stomers pa% all varia#le and "i&ed costs, incl(ding maintenance o" the in"rastr(ct(re, (nli$e other modes* +he PR5P notes that according to the 1ederal @igh)a% Administrations 2a% 2000 Addendum to the 1997 Federal Highway Cost Allocation tudy, all t%pes o" com#ination tr(c$s onl% pa% 90 percent o" their "ederal high)a% cost responsi#ilit% thro(gh (ser "ees, and com#ination tr(c$s over 90,000 po(nds pa% onl% hal" o" their cost responsi#ilit%* Also, local roads are partiall% locall% "(nded* +he P5RP s(ggests that states Ae&amine the opport(nities that )o(ld e&ist i" the vario(s modes )ere priced properl%, and calc(late the e&pected #ene"its and cost savings that might res(ltB in their rail plans, in order to ens(re that transportation reso(rces and costs are ade>(atel% allocated* Pro*osed State Rail Plan +,idance' "(1" PRIIA re>(ires each state to develop a state)ide rail plan to eval(ate policies involving "reight and passenger 7intercit% and comm(ter8 rail transportation )ithin their #o(ndaries, esta#lish priorities and implementation strategies to enhance rail service in the p(#lic interest, and serve as a #asis 1ederal and State rail investments )ithin the State* In A(g(st o" 2012, 1RA iss(ed proposed State Rail Plan 4(idance to standardi3e the content o" state plans, in accordance )ith re>(irements detailed in ?= C*S*6* D22E0<*1 +he Idaho Rail Plan 1inal Report )as developed consistent )ith this g(idance* -d.acent States Rail Plans Rail plans "rom ad,acent states )ere revie)ed to identi"% opport(nities "or coordination o" policies and potential pro,ects* State plans considered incl(de Fashington, /regon, 5evada, Ctah, F%oming, and 2ontana* A s(mmar% o" the relevant elements o" those plans is incl(ded in Section 1 o" this plan, and opport(nities "or pro,ect coordination are identi"ied in Section < o" this plan*
6./
+his section o(tlines potential "(nding so(rces "or "reight rail and passenger rail in Idaho* Potential "(nding so(rces incl(de "ederal, state, and private monies* 1(nding so(rces ma% #e grants, loans 7that have the potential to generate or #e repaid "rom a reven(e stream8, and "inancing programs s(ch as p(#lic-private partnerships*
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A mi& o" "(nding so(rces ma% #e re>(ired "or vario(s phases and components o" each potential rail pro,ect* +hree national trends a""ect potential so(rces o" reven(es "or rail pro,ects: 1* +he shi"t o" transportation "inance responsi#ilities "rom "ederal government to state government and state government to local government, partic(larl% the anticipated "(t(re decline o" "ederal grant assistance "or transportation pro,ects* State and local government )ill #ear an increasing share "or "inancing "(t(re transportation needs* 2* +he increasing reliance on loan "inancing tools to "(nd pro,ects in order to compensate "or the decline o" grant "(nding and to increase private sector participation* * Increasing (nrelia#ilit% o" gas ta& reven(eGas "(el e""icienc% increases and (se o" alternative "(el vehicles increases, gas ta& reven(es )ill decrease* Federal F,nding So,rces Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) 2AP-21 is the "ederal s(r"ace transportation "(nding program* 2AP-21 )as signed in to la) on H(l% 6, 2012 and e&pires on Septem#er 0, 201?* 2AP-21 a(thori3es "ederal high)a%, transit, and transportation sa"et% programs "or "ederal "iscal %ear 71I8 201 and 201? 7/cto#er 1, 2012 thro(gh Septem#er 0, 201?8* It provides a total "ederal a(thori3ation o" J10< #illion "or 1I 201 and 201?* /verall "(nding, and the relative "(nding split "or high)a%s and transit 7appro&imatel% 90 percent'20 percent8 are the same as the previo(s #ienni(m* Idahos 1I 201 apportionment totaled J269*E million across all 2ap-21 Programs* 2AP-21 consolidates the n(m#er o" "ederal programs #% t)o-thirds, "rom a#o(t =0 programs do)n to less than 0* +he S(r"ace +ransportation Program retains the same str(ct(re, goals and "le&i#ilit% to allo) states and metropolitan areas to invest in the pro,ects that "it their (ni>(e needs and priorities* It also )idel% de"ines eligi#ilit% o" s(r"ace transportation pro,ects that can #e constr(cted* A5e) StartsB grant programs "or "i&ed g(ide)a% capital investments s(ch as passenger rail )ere streamlined (nder 2AP-21, allo)ing alternatives anal%sis )or$ to #e done as part o" other metropolitan and environmental planning processes* 2AP-21 creates a ne) title called AAmerica 1ast 1or)ard 1inancing InnovationB )hich strengthens the +ransportation In"rastr(ct(re 1inance and Innovation Program 7+I1IA8, )hich is disc(ssed in more detail in a later section* +I1IA is not a "(nding so(rce, #(t a method o" "inancing pro,ects thro(gh assisted
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$% &epartment of 'ransportation! Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) 1RA s(pports passenger and "reight railroad services thro(gh a variet% o" competitive grant, dedicated grant, and loan programs to develop sa"et% improvements, relieve congestion, and enco(rage the e&pansion and (pgrade o" passenger and "reight rail in"rastr(ct(re and services* 1RA also provides training and technical assistance to grantees and sta$eholders* In addition, since 200 , CS!/+ is re>(ired to approve 5ational Railroad Passenger 6orporation 7Amtra$8 allocation o" congressionall% appropriated "ederal "(nding, and 1RA is responsi#le "or administering appropriated "(nds in designated operating and capital e&pense acco(nts, dis#(rsed >(arterl% and monitored monthl%* Railroad Rehabilitation and I!'ro%e!ent ,inan$in& -ro&ra! .RRI,/
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!irect loans can "(nd (p to 100 percent o" a railroad pro,ect, )ith repa%ment periods o" (p to < %ears and interest rates e>(al to the governments cost o" #orro)ing* 0ligi#le #orro)ers incl(de railroads, state and local governments, government sponsored a(thorities and corporations, ,oint vent(res that incl(de at least one railroad, and limited option "reight shippers that intend to constr(ct a ne) rail connection* Fith ,(st J1*6 #illion committed to pro,ects so "ar, this program is (nder(tili3ed* +he main o#stacle is the length o" time to sec(re a loanG(p to 19 months or more* 1RA )ill give priorit% to pro,ects that: 0nhance p(#lic sa"et%, the environment, service, and capacit% in the national rail s%stem. Promote economic development. 0na#le CS companies to #e more competitive in international mar$ets. Are endorsed #% the plans prepared #% the State in )hich the% are located. Preserve or enhance rail or intermodal service to small comm(nities or r(ral areas. and'or 2ateriall% alleviate rail capacit% pro#lems )hich degrade the provision o" service to shippers and )o(ld "(l"ill a need in the national transportation s%stem*
Railroad Resear$h and 0e%elo'!ent 1ni%ersit Grants +he Research L !evelopment Program o" 1RA provides grants "or (niversit% research, each %ear a)arding several grants a ranging "rom J100,000 to J200,000, )ith a total allocation o" J1 million per %ear* +he grant c%cle is once ever% three %ears* Research is "oc(sed on vehicle-trac$ interaction, transd(cers, detection o" )ea$ trac$, s(#s(r"ace eval(ation, car relia#ilit%, and engineer stress, #(t other areas a)arded grants are as )ell* A)ards are made to Cniversit%s that have e&pertise that complements 1RAs Research L !evelopment program* Applicants are enco(raged to share pro,ect costs, or provide in-$ind services in s(pport o" the research pro,ects*
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Innovative Finan ing 'ools Trans'ortation Infrastr"$t"re ,inan$e and Inno%ation A$t .TI,IA/ Loans and 4redits
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An% s(r"ace transportation pro,ect )hich receives 1ederal assistance (nder +itle 2 , Cnited States 6ode. An% pro,ect "or an international #ridge or t(nnel "or )hich an international entit% a(thori3ed (nder 1ederal or State la) is responsi#le, and )hich receives 1ederal assistance (nder +itle 2 , Cnited States 6ode. and, An% "acilit% "or the trans"er o" "reight "rom tr(c$ to rail or rail to tr(c$ 7incl(ding an% temporar% storage "acilities directl% related to s(ch trans"ers8 )hich receives 1ederal assistance (nder +itle 2 or +itle ?=*
0&les o" "acilities "or the trans"er o" "reight "rom tr(c$ to rail or rail to tr(c$ incl(de cranes, loading doc$s and comp(ter-controlled e>(ipment that are integral to s(ch "reight trans"ers* 0&les o" "acilities that are not "reight trans"er "acilities incl(de lodging, retail, ind(strial or man("act(ring "acilities* Fithin < %ears, =< percent o" proceeds m(st #e e&pended* +here"ore PAKs are appropriate "or planned, Ashovel read%B pro,ects* PAKs ma% #e (sed in con,(nction )ith +I1IA* PAKs li$el% have limited applica#ilit% in Idaho, as the c(rrent state constit(tion e&pressl% prohi#its (sing p(#lic "(nds "or pro"it* Speci"icall%, Article :II, Section 10 o" the Idaho 6onstit(tion states: A2A;I54 PR/1I+ 1R/2 PCKLI6 2/50I PR/@IKI+0!* +he ma$ing o" pro"it, directl% or indirectl%, o(t o" state, co(nt%, cit%, to)n, to)nship or school district mone%, or (sing the same "or an% p(rpose not a(thori3ed #% la), #% an% p(#lic o""icer, shall #e deemed a "elon%, and shall #e p(nished as provided #% la)*2
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Clean Diesel +he !iesel 0missions Red(ction Act a(thori3es "(nds to red(ce emissions "rom e&isting diesel enginesG E0 percent o" !0RA "(nds "or national competitive grants, )ith the remaining 0 percent allocated to the states* Idahos allocation "or 2012 )as J120,62 * +he 2010 rea(thori3ation is "or (p to J100 million ann(all% "or 1I 2012 thro(gh 1I 2016 and allo)s "or ne) t%pes o" "(nding mechanisms* 6ongress appropriatedJ2=*= million "or 1I2012* 4rants are "or emission control and idle red(ction technologies, cleaner "(els, engine (pgrades or replacements, and'or vehicle or e>(ipment replacements and other (ses* +he main (se o" the "(nding "or rail pro,ects is to replace locomotives* 4rants cannot #e (sed to "(nd the cost o" emissions red(ctions that are mandated (nder "ederal la)* 12 0e'art!ent of Treas"r # Internal Re%en"e 2er%i$e .IR2/ %uali$ied Railroad &rack 'aintenance &a( Credit !he Railroad !rac" Maintenance Credit, a(thori3ed (nder Section ?<4 o" the Internal Reven(e 6ode, provides ta& credits to >(ali"ied ta&pa%ers "or e&pendit(res on railroad trac$ maintenance on trac$age that 6lass II or 6lass III railroads o)n or lease* It )as e&tended to ta& %ear 201 * Applicants complete IRS "orm 9=00* +he amo(nt o" the ta& credit provided can e>(al (p to <0 percent o" the >(ali"ied railroad trac$ maintenance and reha#ilitation e&pendit(res* N(ali"ied railroad trac$ e&pendit(res incl(de all
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@!A reven(e is added to the remaining 12 percent o" state reven(e "rom !epartment o" 2otor :ehicles "ees 7s(ch as operators licenses, titles, driver records, etc*8 and miscellaneo(s so(rces to reven(e "rom "ederal and local "(nding to comprise the State @igh)a% Acco(nt* +he Idaho +ransportation Koard has allocated J2<0,000 dollars ann(all% "rom the state high)a% distri#(tion acco(nt "or rail sa"et% pro,ects, in addition to the "ederal "(nds dedicated (nder the @SIP
An additional one cent per gallon goes into the Petrole(m 6lean Fater +r(st 1(nd, created as a res(lt o" a legal settlement #et)een the state and the American +r(c$ing Association regarding the repeal o" the )eight-distance ta&* Section 6: Idahos Long-Range Rail Service and Investment Program April 10, 201 Page 6-16
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State "(nding "or pro,ects is contingent (pon appropriate private sector partnerships )ith the participation and cooperation o" state and local governments* +he Legislat(re appropriated a onetime appropriation o" J< million "or the program #eginning in 1I 200E* +he R0!I1i+ revolving loan "(nd 7"or capital "acilities8 has total assets o" J *<E million* +here is a J100,000 "(nding cap on individ(al grants, )hile "easi#ilit% st(d% grants are capped at J100,000, and re>(ire a 100M match* 0ligi#le applicants are Individ(als, gro(ps o" individ(als, #(sinesses 7that have co(nt%-#ased or cit%-#ased partnerships8 and co(nt%-#ased or cit%-#ased Intermodal 6ommerce A(thorities* 0ligi#le pro,ects incl(de planning and "easi#ilit% st(dies, rail line reha#ilitation, e>(ipment p(rchase, and constr(ction o" reloading "acilities* It does not cover p(rchase o" land or #(ildings* A match o" 100 percent is re>(ired* Local F,nding 0echanisms Local "(nding so(rces are (sed primaril% "or improving the mo#ilit% o" local residents, )hich largel% involves passenger rail pro,ects, altho(gh the% can #e (sed "or "reight pro,ects 7e*g*, grade-crossing improvements, rail relocation pro,ects, etc*8, as )ell as economic development pro,ects* Potential so(rces o" local "(nding can incl(de the "ollo)ing: 'a- In rement Finan ing )ithin an $r.an Rene)al &istri t ('IF/$R&) +a& Increment 1inancing 7+I18 is a local economic development "inancing tool that is availa#le to Cr#an Rene)al Agencies 7CRAs8 )ithin the state o" Idaho* +I1 )or$s #% "ree3ing the ta&a#le )orth o" propert% at the val(e it holds at the time the a(thori3ing legislation )as approved* An% pa%ments derived "rom the increased assessed val(e o" improvements to the propert% are directed to)ards a separate "(nd )hich is then (sed to "inance the constr(ction o" p(#lic in"rastr(ct(re* +he "(nds m(st #e (sed in
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Potential F,nding Polic! #hanges' Strategies and Partnershi*s %tate Infrastru ture 0an2 State in"rastr(ct(re #an$s are revolving loan "(nds that can (se e&isting state or "ederal "(nds* SA10+0ALC a(thori3ed in"rastr(ct(re #an$ esta#lishment "or all states, and there appear to #e no changes to the State In"rastr(ct(re Kan$ provisions in 2AP-21* In"rastr(ct(re #an$ pro,ects that (se "ederal "(nds m(st meet "ederal eligi#ilit% re>(irements, and re>(ire a 20 percent state or local match* Csing an in"rastr(ct(re #an$, states can leverage mone% "or transportation pro,ects, accelerate constr(ction timelines, and re(se assistance "or "(t(re pro,ects* Kan$s ma% also ma$e loans and provide access to credit, and are there"ore (sed in p(#lic-private partnerships* 2one% ma% #e (sed "or an% t%pe o" s(r"ace transportation pro,ect* Repa%ment sched(les can #e str(ct(red to match the availa#ilit% o" pro,ect reven(e streams* In"rastr(ct(re #an$s are (nder(tili3ed "or non-high)a% pro,ects*
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Lo$ation
-ro7e$t 0es$ri'tion 0sta#lish on-going p(#lic ed(cation program to promote IdahoOs o#,ectives relative to "reight rail* 18 Provide sta"" reso(rces's(pport to /peration Li"esaver* 28 Research "(nding so(rces "or mar$eting'ed(cational campaigns* 18 Identi"% and prioriti3e rail improvements that provide the #est opport(nit% to provide economic development and enhance reven(e opport(nities thro(gh the state #% moving "reight via rail in lie( o" motor carriers* 28 2onitor and enact legislation that ens(res motor carrier standards are (ni"orm and do not give competitive advantage over rail* 18 Identi"% availa#le land (se planning reso(rces* 28 For$ )ith rail o)ners'operators to disseminate policies regarding land (se'transportation policies along rail right-o"-)a% 18 Ann(all% assess rail vol(me reports 7"rom IPC68 "or trends* 28 6ond(ct #ene"it'cost anal%sis on individ(al lines sho)ing decreasing vol(mes over time, incl(ding potential "or ne) ind(stries* 8 Identi"% economic development partnerships'investments* ?8 !evelop partnerships #et)een state'local ,(risdictions and rail line o)ners'operators to appl% "or "(nding "or rail line preservation and'or to appl% "or other "(nding "or corridor preservation 7incl(ding (sing the corridor "or alternate means8* 18 0&pand e&isting partnerships )ith ad,acent states and private railroads* 28 2onitor rail net)or$ improvements "or impact on IdahoOs economic competitiveness* 8 Cse the 1reight Advisor% 6ommittee and e&isting partnerships to increase a)areness o" enhancements*
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0val(ate a#andoned rail lines "or potential heritage to(rism 7partner )ith State @istoric Preservation /""ice8*
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Program 6ffects
State Trans*ortation S!stem 6ffects Rail is a critical component o" Idahos "reight net)or$ "or ha(ling #(l$ commodities, incl(ding agric(lt(ral prod(cts, #asic chemicals, "ertili3ers, cereal grains, and other agric(lt(ral prod(cts* According to the 1reight Anal%sis 1rame)or$, :ersion 71A1 8, total "reight tonnage in Idaho anticipated to increase #% nearl% E2M #% 20?0*11 A m(lti-modal approach to transportation investment is essential to meeting Idahos "(t(re "reight demands* +he "reight rail investments contemplated in this plan )ill provide enhanced access to all modes o" "reight movement, th(s increasing e""icienc%, e&panding capacit% and improving mo#ilit% )ithin Idahos transportation net)or$* Fhile passenger rail service c(rrentl% has a ver% limited role in Idahos transportation net)or$, it is recogni3ed as a potential transportation tool "or Idaho in the "(t(re* Passenger rail programs, st(dies and pro,ects identi"ied in this plan are intended to e&plore and c(ltivate the "easi#ilit% o" "(t(re passenger rail service* Rail #a*acit! and #ongestion In terms o" congestion, the c(rrent level o" service "or Idahos 6lass I and 6lass II railroad net)or$ is generall% )ithin accepta#le levels, ho)ever, train vol(mes on Idahos net)or$ are pro,ected to increase #% 1? M #% 20?0*12 It is anticipated that K5S1, CPRR, and 2ontana Rail Lin$ )ill implement capacit% and e""icienc% improvements to respond to this demand, i" s(pported #% the #(siness case* +hose private #(siness decisions are not incl(ded )ithin this plan at the speci"ic re>(est o" those rail companies* Pro,ects detailed )ithin this plan incl(de p(#lic pro,ects that )ill enhance access to rail and improve intermodal inter"aces, as )ell as opport(nities "or p(#lic-private partnership that )ill serve to enhance the e""icienc% o" Idahos transportation net)or$*
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!hro"gh the process detailed in Section #, programs, st"dies, and pro$ects that %ere identi&ied the co"rse o& the planning %ere eval"ated and prioriti'ed( Table 4-4 s"mmari'es )reight Rail St"dies recommended to *e "nderta+en %ithin the ne,t &ive -ears, %hile Table 4-5 identi&ies Passenger Rail Service St"dies that %ill need to *e completed in s"pport o& identi&ied capital pro$ects considered in the 6 to 20 -ear planning hori'on(
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Table 4-' list &reight rail capital pro$ects recommended &or completion in &ive--ear planning hori'on( !he capital pro$ects list incl"des the pro$ect name, location, a description o& the pro$ect or phase, the part- and potential &"nding so"rces and alternate &inancing so"rces( )RA recogni'es that speci&ic dollar estimates &or individ"al pro$ects in the 0apital Pro$ects List are not li+el- to *e availa*le(16 2here not c"rrentl- availa*le, the estimated cost is identi&ied as F:9AG Dnot availa*leA in the F4st( 0ostG col"mn( Table 4-+ provides a detailed listing the planned Rail-<igh%aSa&et- 0apital Pro$ects &or the period 201 thro"gh 201@, as re&lected in Idahos )ive-7ear !ransportation Investment Plan, %hile Figure 4-& maps the location o& those sa&et- pro$ects( Table 4-, details the )reight Rail 0apital Pro$ects proposed &or the si,- to t%ent---ear planning hori'on( A n"m*er o& those pro$ects identi&ied in the 20--ear planning hori'on are dependent on the &indings o& st"dies identi&ied in the previo"s section o& this report( Table 4-'. Freight Rail 5--ear "a ital Projects List
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The vi#ion, goal# and implementation #trategie# de#cri%ed in thi# Plan re lect the important inp(t and g(idance provided %$ #ta&eholder#, with inp(t collected, doc(mented, reviewed and incorporated into #(%#e5(ent dra t# on a rec(rring %a#i#' Thi# #ection #(mmari*e# the coordination and review proce##e# (#ed in the development o thi# plan' Speci ic doc(mentation a##ociated with the#e #ta&eholder and p(%lic engagement activitie# i# incl(ded in Appendi6 A, P(%lic !nvolvement ,oc(mentation'
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A# a pro)ect &ic&-o , the !daho Tran#portation ,epartment 7!T,8, the !daho ,epartment o Agric(lt(re 7Ag8, and 9oi#e State :niver#it$ 79S:8, co-#pon#ored the ir#t-ever !daho 3reight S(mmit on ,ecem%er 13, 2011 at 9oi#e State :niver#it$' The p(rpo#e o the event wa# to provide #ta&eholder# intere#ted in reight and rail re#o(rce# and activitie# in !daho with an initial opport(nit$ to identi $ element# o the vi#ion, &e$ i##(e#, concern# and opport(nitie# a##ociated with !daho;# reight rail #$#tem, incl(ding intermodal acilitie# and inter ace#' Pro)ect #ta identi ied and #ent invitation# to a %road li#t o individ(al# and gro(p#, repre#enting diver#e per#pective#, incl(ding:
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Railroad owner#<operator# o Tr(c& owner#<operator# o Airport# o Port# Shipping ind(#tr$ o Carrier#<co(rier# o -areho(#ing<terminal# Agric(lt(ral !nd(#tr$ o Prod(ce o .rain o ,air$ o Animal and 3eed o 9ee =at(ral Re#o(rce# o Rec$cling o Sand<gravel o 1(m%er o +etal#<mining P(%lic Agencie# o !daho Tran#portation ,epartment o ,epartment o Agric(lt(re o ,epartment o Commerce o P(%lic :tilitie# o >conomic ,evelopment Agencie# o 3ederal and regional planning organi*ation# o Citie#, co(ntie#, highwa$ di#trict#, cham%er#
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Thi# li#t %ecame the o(ndation o the pro)ect mailing and di#tri%(tion li#t, which grew over the co(r#e o the pro)ect' !nitiall$ compri#ed o nearl$ 100 individ(al#, appro6imatel$ ?0 attended the Statewide S(mmit' The S(mmit, which eat(red in ormational and ta%le top di#c(##ion#, wa# de#igned to collect inp(t# to the vi#ion, &e$ i##(e#, concern# and opport(nitie#' !t wa# ramed aro(nd the ollowing three &e$ 5(e#tion# a%o(t which the pro)ect team #o(ght an e ective (nder#tanding' 1' -hat i# !daho;# vi#ion or the reight #$#tem@ -hat doe# it loo& li&e and how doe# it per orm@ 2' Aow can we wor& together toward an integrated and coordinated reight tran#portation #$#tem in !daho@ 3' -hat doe# it ta&e or (# to wor& within !daho;# e6i#ting Polic$ 3ramewor&@ ,oe# an$thing within it need to change and wh$@ Sta&eholder# participating in the 3reight S(mmit identi ied &e$ i##(e#<opport(nitie# or !daho"# reight and reight rail #$#tem, which helped in the development o the p(%lic involvement proce## (#ed to more (ll$ delineate !daho"# vi#ion or it# reight and rail #$#tem, a# well a# identi $ &e$ i##(e# and opport(nitie#' S(mmar$ re#(lt# o the#e inp(t# are im%edded in the di#c(##ion o each o the#e element# o the planB doc(mentation o the S(mmit and other p(%lic involvement activitie# are provided in (ll in Appendi6 A' A #(rve$ o participant# helped identi $ which individ(al# were intere#ted in participating in which level o involvement, ranging rom participation on the Pro)ect Steering Committee to )(#t %eing in ormed a%o(t the dra t plan when it wa# availa%le'
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9a#ed on inp(t# generated at the Statewide S(mmit, a dra t P(%lic !nvolvement Plan wa# prod(ced to g(ide p(%lic, #ta&eholder, and agenc$ involvement e ort, pending the review and inp(t o the pro)ect Steering Committee' The P(%lic !nvolvement Plan identi ied p(%lic involvement goal#, a(dience# and o(treach activitie#' The (ll plan i# incl(ded in Appendi6 A 7page A-C08' The p(%lic involvement proce##, a# identi ied in the plan, i# de#igned to achieve the ollowing: 1' > ectivel$ comm(nicate the proce## and #ched(le o the !daho 3reight St(d$ and Rail Plan :pdate #o #ta&eholder# can engage in the proce## at the point the$ ind mo#t meaning (lB 2' 3acilitate active and colla%orative participation %$ &e$ #ta&eholder#, rel$ing on their intimate involvement and collective e6perti#e to help develop and recommend the vi#ion and plan or !daho;# reight and rail #$#tem#B and
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The approach to engaging p(%lic, #ta&eholder and partnering agencie# in developing the #tate rail plan incl(ded the ollowing #trategie#: Stakeholder Interview and Survey 3reight Rail Sta&eholder interview# were cond(cted with &e$ in ormant# to gather an in-depth (nder#tanding o the per#pective# o owner#, operator#, (#er#, and potential (#er# rom vario(# ind(#trie# and mode#' Speci icall$, interviewee# were a#&ed to provide inp(t on the ollowing: 3(t(re vi#ion or !daho"# reight #$#tem, and the role o reight rail within that #$#tem, 0pport(nitie# to improve the reight< reight rail #$#tem, 0pport(nitie# and challenge# or cro##-mode colla%oration, Potential data #o(rce# and availa%ilit$, and Potential recommendation#'
Additionall$, a n(m%er o data- and<or i##(e-#peci ic interview# were cond(cted to in orm the team regarding partic(lar reight i##(e# and opport(nitie#' ,ata<i##(e-#peci ic interview# were cond(cted with 9=S3, :PRR, -ATC0, 9oi#e Airport, !daho ,epartment o Agric(lt(re, Port o 1ewi#ton, !daho ,epartment o +otor 4ehicle#, the !daho P(%lic :tilit$ Commi##ion, and the !daho ,epartment o Commerce'
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Their #peci ic ta#&# were to Con irm the identi ied #ta&eholder# and the P(%lic !nvolvement PlanB ,evelop a vi#ion #tatement, goal# and o%)ective#B Recommend #tatewide reight per ormance mea#(re#B Provide inp(t on high-level inve#tment #cenario# or te#tingB Recommend policie# and inve#tment prioritie#B and, +a&e recommendation# on #peci ic #trategie# and activitie#'
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The Steering Committee met ive time# d(ring the pro)ect' The$ wor&ed on %oth !daho;# 3reight St(d$ and Statewide Rail Plan, devoting the #everal meeting o the gro(p e6cl(#ivel$ to the Rail Plan' +eeting date# and agenda o(tcome# incl(ded:
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2(ne 1D, 2012B Septem%er 1G, 2012B 0cto%er 2C, 2012B and, 3e%r(ar$ 27, 2013'
The Steering Committee wor&ed colla%orativel$, helping to en#(re that the #t(d$ proce## and prod(ct# %alanced the varied intere#t# o #tatewide #ta&eholder#' The$ pla$ed a critical role in di##eminating pro)ect in ormation and collecting eed%ac& rom their networ&# o ind(#tr$ contact# and a iliated intere#t gro(p#' The$ reviewed and provided recommendation# to !T, on pro)ect wor& prod(ct# and delivera%le#, and pla$ed a &e$ role in orm(lating recommendation#' "eb ite The !daho Tran#portation ,epartment maintained a pro)ect we%#ite or the d(ration o the pro)ect, po#ting meeting re#(lt# and dra t doc(ment# a# the$ %ecame availa%le' The we%#ite, #een in Figure 7-1, will contin(e a# a part o !T,;# reight and rail program, and will ho#t the inal plan and ongoing related material#' Figure 7-1. Project We !ite
#ocu $rou% The pro)ect team (tili*ed a oc(# gro(p o rail operator# to (rther e6plore data gathering, pro)ected rail need#, and (t(re pro)ect# re#pective to the rail #$#tem #peci icall$' 9=S3, -ATC0, :nion Paci ic and
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:#ing all o the #trategie# and ven(e# identi ied a%ove, along with ongoing and reg(lar comm(nication via e-mail %la#t# and interper#onal comm(nication %etween the pro)ect manager and intere#ted #ta&eholder#, !daho;# Rail Plan wa# dra ted, developed and revi#ed %a#ed (pon on the inp(t and iteration# provided %$ #ta&eholder# thro(gho(t the proce##' Speci ic inp(t# and proce## detail# are pre#ented in Attachment A, and the (#e and in l(ence o that inp(t on all element# o the plan are re lected in the narrative de#cri%ing tho#e element#' -ith the completion o the dra t plan a ormal review and comment period %egan' Thi# proce## eat(red: A media notice o the dra t plan availa%ilit$ in new#paper# in ma)or mar&et# aro(nd the #tate, An e-mail %la#t to the di#tri%(tion li#t anno(ncing the availa%ilit$ o the dra t, A #(rve$ mon&e$ lin& g(iding people thro(gh an intentional review and comment proce## that al#o eat(red the opport(nit$ or other remar&# or however the reviewer wa# inclined to comment'
All comment# received on the dra t plan, and how tho#e comment# were addre##ed are #(mmari*ed Appendi6 9, Comment-Re#pon#e ,oc(ment'i
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Rail plans from ad acent states were reviewed to identif! opport"nities for coordination of policies and potential pro ects# State plans considered incl"de $as%ington, ®on, 'evada, (ta%, $!oming, and )ontana# A s"mmar! of t%e relevant elements of t%ose plans is incl"ded in Section 1 of t%is plan, and opport"nities for pro ect coordination were considered, as identified in Section * of t%is plan# Rail coordinators in ad acent states were also incl"ded on t%e e-mail distri+"tion list for t%e draft plan, and afforded an opport"nit! to comment#
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IdahoFreightSummit
December13,2011 SummitPurpose SummaryReport
TheIdahoTransportationDepartment(ITD)isconductingastudyofthestatewidemultimodalfreight networktoexaminecurrentandfuturetransportationneeds.Thepurposeofthestudyistoidentify policies,programsandinvestmentswithinthestatestransportationnetworkthatwillfacilitatethe efficientmovementoffreightoverstatetransportationsystems,improvesafety,andsupporteconomic developmentinitiativesatthestateandlocallevel.ITDwilluseresultsfromthestudytoinform transportationsystemplansincludingtheupdatetothe1996StatewideRailPlan.ITDhasretaineda consultingteamledbyDavidEvansandAssociates,Inc.(DEA)toassistwithpreparationofthestatewide freightstudyandrailplanupdate. Aspartofthisundertaking,ITDcosponsored,withtheIdahoDepartmentofAgricultureandBoiseState University,thefirstIdahoFreightSummitonDecember13,2011atBoiseStateUniversity.Thepurpose ofthiseventistoprovidestakeholdersinterestedinthemovementofgoodsintoandthroughoutIdaho anearlyandinitialopportunitytoidentifykeyissues,concernsandopportunities.Additional opportunitiestoparticipateinthestudyandplanupdateswillbeongoingthroughoutthecourseofthe project. Inadditiontocollectingkeyissues,concernsandopportunities,theSummitwasframedaroundthe followingthreekeyquestionsaboutwhichtheprojectteamseeksagoodunderstanding. 1. WhatisIdaho'svisionforthefreightsystem?Whatdoesitlooklikeandhowdoesitperform? 2. Howcanweworktogethertowardanintegratedandcoordinatedfreighttransportationsystem inIdaho? 3. WhatdoesittakeforustoworkwithinIdaho'sexistingPolicyFramework?Doesanything withinitneedtochangeandwhy? Themeetingcontentandprocesswasdesignedtohelpgenerateinputsinresponsetothesequestions.
Participants
Seventyseven(77)individualsfromdiverseperspectivesparticipatedintheSummit.Fourteen(14) additionalparticipantswithaninterestintheprojectservedastabletopdiscussionfacilitators. MaureenGresham,ITDProgramManagerfortheproject,hostedtheevent,andMarshaBracke,Bracke andAssociates,Inc.andmemberoftheprojectteam,facilitated.Foralistofmeetingparticipants,see AttachmentAofthissummaryreport.
Agenda:ProcessandOutcomes
TheSummitfeaturedthefollowingeventsandactivities,severalofwhichresultedinabodyof informationthatwillinformandguidetheproject.AttachmentBprovidesacopyoftheSummitagenda.
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Inputinresponsetoeachactivityiscatalogedinattachmentstothisdocument;howeverabrief overviewofthatinputisalsoprovidedbelowwitheachactivity. OfficialWelcomefromScottStokes,ChiefDeputy,IdahoTransportationDepartment ProjectOverviewfromMaureenGresham,ITDDivisionofTransportationPerformanceand KevinJeffers,ProjectManager.CopiesofMs.GreshamsandMr.Jeffers'powerpoint presentationareincludedasAttachmentCtothissummary,andprovideinformationaboutthe projectpurposeandschedule. Processtodocumentindividualissuesandconcernstobeconsideredandaddressedaspossible withintheproject.Participantswereprovidedwithasheetofferingthemtheoptiontoindicate whichperspectivetheyrepresent,andtolistanyandallconcernsandissuestheyhaveabout thefreighttransportationsystemasitcurrentlyexists.Thismaterial,includedinAttachmentD istranscribedverbatim,organizedbyperspectiveandgroupedintosimilarthemes.Perspectives includedgovernment,economicdevelopment,operator,user,consultant/private,user representatives,andtransportationinterests.Somemeetingparticipantsselectedmorethan onecategory.Thetypeofissuesandconcernsidentifiedbymeetingparticipantsincluded access/capacity,collaboration,economiccompetiveness,funding,information sharing/communications,infrastructure,planning,policy,safety,systemconnectivity.Theinputs areanimportantresourceandguideforprojectstaffasthevision,goalsandstrategiesfor freighttransportationaredeveloped.Thefollowingisasummaryoftheinputprovided. ApaneldiscussionmoderatedbyJohnWatts,VeritasAdvisors,featuringthefollowingfour presentations,followedbyaquestionandanswersessionwithparticipantsseekingclarification andinformationinresponsetopresentationmaterials. o o o o ImportanceofFreighttoIdahoRepresentativeScottBedke FreightandEconomicOpportunityDr.BrianGreber,Director CenterforBusinessResearchandEconomicDevelopment,BoiseStateUniversity NationalTrendsErikaWitzke,PE,CambridgeSystematics PolicyFrameworkJohnWatts,VeritasAdvisors
Dr.Greber,Ms.WitzkeandMr.Wattsspokefrompowerpointpresentations,whichare includedasAttachmentsE,FandGtothissummary,respectively. TableTopdiscussions.Participantswereseatedattablesinordertocapturediversityof perspectiveswithineachdiscussiongroup.Eachtableconductedanintentionaldiscussionin responsetotheSummitquestions.Inclosing,participantswrotedowntheirindividual responsestothosequestionsonaformprovided.Theseinputsaresignificantlyimportant,in thattheywillhelptheprojectteamdevelopadraftvisionforIdaho'sfreightsystem,andhelp thembegintoaddressparticipants'issuesandconcernsdocumentedintheearliersession. Participantmaterialswerecollected,havebeentranscribedverbatim,andareincludedas AttachmentHtothissummary.TheProjectTeamandotherreadersareencouragedtoreview andrespondtotheverbatimtranscriptofinputsastheyconsideranddeveloptheproposed collectiveresponsetoSummitQuestions. TableTopdiscussionfacilitatorsalsosummarizedthemesfromeachgroup,andthoseresponses arehighlightedinblueintheAttachment.Summarily,facilitatorsnotedthefollowinginputsas aresultofthediscussionprocess.
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Whatdoestheidealfreightsystemlookliketoyouandhowdoesitperform? Nameonespecificopportunityyouwouldliketo/youwouldliketoseeIdahopursueregarding thefreighttransportationsystem(inyourareaorstatewide)and/orhowyoucouldhelppursue suchopportunities. Transload/multimodaldistributionfacility Fundingopportunities Railimprovements IPlandatasystemsimilartoUPlan Railservedindustrialparks Shippingpartnershipsandnetworkstofillbackhauls Pilotstudyincreasedtrucksizeandweights/costs Effectsofinvestmentinrailandmultimodalfacilities Lobbyforincreasedtransportationfunding Certaintyforoversizeshipmentpermitting Uniformityofweightsasapolicyissue WhatdoesittakeforustoworktogetherwithinIdahosexistingpolicyframework?Does anythingneedtochangeandifso,whatandwhy? DryPortlegislation Taxingauthority Morealignmentamongvariousentitiesmanagementofthestatesroadsystem(ITD, Counties,Cities,etc.) Intentionalcollaboration PolicylevelpartnershipsITD,Commerce,Governments Unifiedvisionfortransportationandeconomicdevelopment Seekbalancedsystem Data Consistency Uniformity Balancedamountofincomingandoutgoingfreight Coordinatedmodes,includingairandportinadditiontorailandtruck Integratedacrossmodes Coordinatedacrosssystems Uniformityandconsistencyofweightsandlawsinsideandoutsidestate Mobilitythroughoutstate,usinghubsandtransloaderfacilities Goodnorthsouthroute LeverageduseofthePortofLewiston Collaborative Safe Datadriven Efficient Stimulateseconomicdevelopment Soundinfrastructure Useofinformationtechnology
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Alsoincludedonthatformwasasurveytoadvisetheprojectteamabouteachparticipant's "levelofinterestinandcommitmenttopursuinganintegratedandcoordinatedfreight transportationsystem."Whilesomeparticipantsleftthemeetingpriortocollectingthis information,othersdidnotcompletetheforms,andseven(7)completedtheformbutdidnot respondtothisrespectivequestion,52responseswerereceived: o Twentysix(26)individualssaidthattheyare"veryinterested"inparticipatinginan integratedandcoordinatedfreighttransportationsystem(anothertwo(2)indicated"very interested"butdidnotleavetheirname) Seventeen(17)indicatedthattheywere"moderatelyinterested" Five(5)were"indifferent"and Two(2)were"notparticularlyinterested."
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Conclusion Ms.Greshamconcludedthesessionbysummarizingkeythemesthatsheheardinthebreakout sessions,andinvitingahandfulofSummitparticipantstosharetheirprimarydiscussionpointsaswell. WhiletheinputsgeneratedinAttachmentsB(IssuesandConcerns)andH(ParticipantsResponsesto SummitQuestions)remainstheprimarysourceforprojectinformationatthisstage,thefollowing themeswerespecificallynoted: Aneedforadiscussionandcollaborationamongstakeholdersataregionalleveltoaddress regionalissuesandseekregionalsolutions; TheimportantopportunityaffordedthestatebythePortofLewistonandfindingwaysto capitalizingonthatuniqueresource; Findingawaytobetrulymultimodalandcapitalizingonandcoordinatingallsystemsto effectivelymovegoodsandservices,includingdevelopingmultimodaltransloadingfacilities; and Findingwaysasaninlandstatetobeincreasinglycompetitive,addressingissuesassociatedwith theimbalanceamongoutboundandinboundloads. Ms.Greshampointedoutthatthemeetingsummary,powerpointsandinputswillbepostedonthe projectwebsiteinamatterofweeksforreviewandreference,andinvitedparticipantstoleavetheir meetingevaluationsforherownuseandthatoftheprojectteam.Thoseinputshavebeentranscribed verbatimandareincludedasAttachmentItothissummary.
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IdahoFreightSummit
December13,2011 ListofParticipants
Andrus Bedke Blacker Bowen Brown Brown Burgess Claire Coats Corder Coulter Daniels Davenport Davis DeThomas Dionas Doeringsfeld Doherty Drescher Eyre Ford Fowers Francis Frew Gaddi Grant Gresham Hansen Harbeke Hauge Hopkins Ince Inouye Johnson Jones Jordan Kempel Kerr Kole Jason Scott Travis Erika Tracy John Ken Janice John Tim Mel Mark Benjamin Don John Dan David Karen Jeremy Darren Bob Kathy Bryant Alan Miguel Steve Maureen Terry Dan Zach Inez Bill Winston Laura Travis David Mike Ron Patrick
AttachmentA:ListofParticipants
DougAndrusDistributing IdahoHouseofRepresentatives IdahoGrowersShippersAssociation(IGSA) IdahoTransportationDepartment CREngland WATCO DriveourEconomy/Veritas GlanbiaFoods StandleeHayCompany IdahoStateSenate IdahoTransportationDepartment FederalRailroadAdministrationRegion8 PotlatchCorporation/RischPisca,PLLCLawandPolicy IdahoTransportationDepartmentDistrict1 IdahoTransportationDepartment ConAgraFoods LewistonPortAuthority HDR J.R.SimplotCompany CRSEngineers OfficeofSenatorCrapo IdahoTruckingAssociation BoiseAirport IdahoTransportationDepartment HDR IdahoTransportationDepartment IdahoTransportationDepartment WadaFarmsMarketingLogistics UnionPacificRailroad CapitalWest IdahoTransportationDepartment UnionPacificRailroad MiniCassiaCommerceAuthority/IdahoPolicyAdvisors DepartmentofAgriculture IdahoGrainProducersAssociation ClearwaterPaperCorporation PacificRecycling IdahoPotatoCommission
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Kyrias LaBeau Leckie Lindstrom Linkhart Lockwood Martin Miles Naerebout Olson Palmer Peck Peterson Pettyjohn Roberts Schmalz Searby Seibert Shanine Shaw Smith Smith Stark Stokes Stratton Strayer Taylor Thomas Thorne Tisdale Turnbull Waldinger Watts Werner Wheeler Whitehead Wilson Wittmeyer
Randy Alex Joe Sandy Robert Mary Terrance Glenn Bob Kelly Joe Doug Kim Keith Mitchell Albert Matthew Greg Gus Bill Deb Toy Ray Scott James Todd Garth Steve Marv Toni Michael MaryAnn John Sherry Heather Jerry Cathy Jane
IdahoTransportationDepartment IdahoAssociationofCommerce&Industry IdahoPublicUtilitiesCommission UnionPacificRailroad IdahoTransportationDepartment IdahoTransportationDepartment LactalisAmericanGroup KootenaiMetropolitanPlanningOrganization IdahoDairymensAssociation IdahoBarleyCommission IdahoHouseofRepresentatives BuschAgriculturalResources,Inc. DepartmentofAgriculture Expeditors FederalMotorCarrierSafetyAdministration J.D.Heiskell&Company DepartmentofCommerce FederalHighwayAdministration IdahoTransportationDepartmentDistrict6 ClearwaterEconomicDevelopment NorthwestDairyAssociation BoiseMetroChamberofCommerce IdahoTransportationDepartment LactalisAmericanGroup TheScoularCompany DepartmentofAgEcon,UniversityofIdaho BNSF/MoffattThomasBarretRock&Fields,CHTD. ConnectingIdahoPartners COMPASS FederalRailroadAdministration COMPASS WATCO/Veritas StandleeHayCompany CommunityTransportationAssociationofIdaho WesternTrailers IdahoWheatCommission Wittmeyer&Associates
TableTopFacilitatorsandProjectStaff
Bracke Farrow Fernandez Greber Gresham Marsha Trevan SonnaLynn Brian Maureen BrackeandAssociates,Inc. IdahoTransportationDepartment IdahoTransportationDepartment BoiseStateUniversity IdahoTransportationDepartment
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Jeffers Jennings Kaplan Nilsson O'Connor Phillips Phipps Porreca Richardson Vanegas Witze
Kevin Brent Melissa Patricia Jo Jim Regina Lori Carole Ted Erika
DavidEvansandAssociates IdahoTransportationDepartment IdahoTransportationDepartment CityofBoise IdahoTransportationDepartment IdahoTransportationDepartment IdahoTransportationDepartment FederalHighwayAdministration DavidEvansandAssociates IdahoTransportationDepartment CambridgeSystematics
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IdahoFreightSummit
December13,2011 AttachmentB:Agenda 1. ProjectDescription TheIdahoTransportationDepartment(ITD)isconductingastudyofthestatewide multimodalfreightnetworktoexaminecurrentandfuturetransportationneeds. Thepurposeofthestudyistoidentifypolicies,programsandinvestmentswithin thestatestransportationnetworkthatwillfacilitatetheefficientmovementof freightoverstatetransportationsystems,improvesafety,andsupporteconomic vitalityatthestateandlocallevel.InadditiontotheFreightStudy,ITDwillusethe processtoupdatetothe1996StatewideRailPlanincompliancewithPassengerRail InvestmentandImprovementActof2008(PRIIA). PRIIAtasksstateswithproducingaStateRailPlantoestablishpolicy,prioritiesand implementationstrategiesforfreightandpassengerrailtransportationwithinits boundaries,enhancerailserviceinthepublicinterest,andserveasthebasisfor FederalandStaterailinvestmentswithinthestate.PRIIArequiresStateRailPlans besubmittedtotheFederalRailroadAdministration(FRA)forreviewandapproval. TheIdahoRailPlanwilladdressabroadspectrumofrailissues,including: IdentificationoftheStatespassengerrailobjectivesandplans, Aninventoryoftherailsystemstransportationinfrastructure, Analysisofrailrelatedeconomicenvironmentalimpacts,and Establishmentofalongrangeinvestmentprogramforcurrentandfuture passengerandfreightrailinfrastructurethroughouttheState. ThePlanwillalsoaddressintermodalinfrastructure,safety,andsecurityissue, outlining5and20YearWorkPlans,settingthestageforacontinuationofwork underwayacrosstheStateinadherencewithPRIIA. 2. GoalsofthePublicInvolvementProgram ThemostusefulandrelevantIdahoFreightStudyandRailPlanUpdaterelyon effectiveandmeaningfulpublicinvolvementandinputwhichisintentionally generated,documented,andusedintheproductionoftheProjectproducts.Itisthe goaloftheIdahoRailPlanandFrightStudyPublicInvolvementPlanto: 1. EffectivelycommunicatetheprocessandscheduleoftheIdahoRailPlanand FreightStudy,sothatstakeholderscanandwillbeinvolvedintheprocessat thepointtheyfindmostmeaningful;
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2. Facilitateactiveandcollaborativeparticipationbykeystakeholders,relying ontheirintimateinvolvementandcollectiveexpertisetohelpdevelopand recommendtheVisionandPlanforIdahosfrightandrailsystem; 3. Collectpublicinputtomakeabetterproduct,byprovidinginformation, keepingthelinesofcommunicationopen,andhavingarobustbodyofinput availabletoconsiderwhenmakingdecisions. Theintendedoutcomeisapublicthatfeelssatisfiedwiththelevelofparticipation theyhavebeenoffered,andhasassistedtheStateincreatingaprojectthatbest meetstheoverallpurposeandneed. 3. Stakeholders,ParticipantsandAudiences AllIdahoanswithaninterestintheIdahoFreightStudyandRailPlanupdateare encouragedtoparticipateintheprocess.Inaddition,ITDhasidentifiedthe followingspecificstakeholdergroupsforwhichthisProjectwillhavespecific relevance. Userspublicandprivate,includingbutnotlimitedtoagriculture, manufacturing,naturalresources,recycling,otherproductsandpassengers Operatorspublicandprivate,includingbutnotlimitedtoair,rail,port, trucking,highway EconomicDevelopment ElectedOfficial FederalGovernment StateGovernment MetropolitanPlanningOrganizations Environmentalorganizations GeneralPublic 4.OutreachActivitiesandSchedule TheoutreachactivitiesidentifiedinTable1belowaredesignedtomeetthePIP goals,theproductsofwhichwillinformthedevelopmentofProjectmaterials.The scheduleforoutreachactivityimplementationisalsoindicatedinthisTable.
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Purpose
Products
ListofIssues,Concerns Listofinputstoinformvision,goals andobjectives VolunteersforSteeringCommittee MeetingSummary InterviewSummarythatdocuments inputsandinformsthedevelopmentof theRailPlanandFreightStudyvision, goals,objectivesandrecommendations FacilitatedSteeringCommittee meetingsandmeetingsummary documentation FinalProjectStakeholderandPublic InvolvementPlan Recommendationsasindicated
Schedule
Goal
December2011
1,2,3
Stakeholder Interviews
Moredetailedinquiryregardingissues,needs, goalsandobjectives
March2012 September2012
1,2,3
Steering Committee
AdopttheStakeholderandPublicInvolvement Plan; AffirmthedraftVisionStatements,Goalsand Objectives; RecommendPerformanceMeasures,and RecommendPolicies,InvestmentPriorities,and investmentscenariosfortesting. Recommendspecificstrategiesandactivitiesto beincludedintheRailsystemactionplan Postinformation;solicitcomments Asneeded(uptofour)toaddress/guideissue specificcomponentsoftheplan(potentially economicdevelopment,infrastructure,safety andsecurity,congestionmanagement,landuse, performancemeasures,environmentalissues, and/orfinancing.) 30daypubliccommentwithproductionofdraft plan
Project Website
All
Website
1,3
FocusGroups
Specificto focusissue
Focusgroupmeetingsummariesto informplandevelopment.
Midwaythroughthe planningproject
Public Comment
All
OutreachProgramSummaryreport
February2013
Appendix A: Public Involvement Documentation April 10, 2013
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5.IssuestoAddress AtthetimeoftheprintingofthedraftPublicInvolvementPlan,theprojecthascompleted theFreightSummit,andinthatprocesscollectedaninitialsetofissuestobeaddressedin theprocess.TheProjectTeamwillbelookingattheseissuesinthedetailinwhichthey wereprovidedandothersthatarecollectedthroughtheprocessanddevelopingthose throughthepublicandplanningprocessasappropriate.Initiallyandsummarily,these issuesinclude: Accessandcapacity Collaboration Economiccompetiveness Funding Informationsharing/communications Infrastructure Planning Policy Safety Systemconnectivity ConsistencyinRegulation 6.UsingPublicInput Inputandcommentsobtainedthroughpublicinvolvementactivitieswillprovidethe technicalprojectpersonneltheinformationtheyneedtomakedecisionsandmeet communityneeds.Allcommentsreceivedwillbeincludedintheissueslog,presentedfor projectteamandSteeringCommitteeconsideration,addressed,andrespondedina responsetopubliccommentdocumentincludedbyreferencetothedraftandfinalIdaho FreightStudyandRailPlanUpdate. 7.Evaluation Inordertodetermineifthepublicinvolvementactivitiesareachievingthedesiredresults, itiscriticaltoassesstheireffectivenessperiodicallyduringthestudy. InformationwillbecollectedfromtheFreightStudy,SteeringCommittee,andFocusGroup evaluationforms.Thesesheetswillserveasaminisurveybyaskingattendeesquestions relatedtotherelevanceandeffectivenessofthemeetingandprocess.Anonline questionnaireisanotherpotentialevaluationactivitythatmaybeusedtoevaluateprocess effectiveness. 8.RolesandResponsibilities TheITDDivisionofTransportationPerformancehasleadresponsibilityfortheconduct oftheIdahoFreightStudyandRailPlanUpdate.
Appendix A: Public Involvement Documentation April 10, 2013
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ITDhassecuredtheservicesof\DavidEvansandAssociates,Inc.(DEA),whoisleadinga ProjectTeamofconsultingprofessionalstoconductthestudyandproducetheupdatein thecontextofthepublicprocessoutlinedwithinthisplan.OtherTeammembersincluded professionalsfromCambridgeSystematicsandBrackeandAssociates,Inc.DEAworks accordingtoaspecificscopedirectedbyITD,toincludemostofthetechnicalelementsof plandevelopmentandthebulkofthepublicinvolvementprocess.Giventhecontractual arrangement,ITDwillinsomecaseshavesoleresponsibilityforelementsoftheprocess;in others,thereisasharedresponsibility. SteeringCommitteemembersareresponsibleforparticipatinginallofthemeetingsof theSteeringCommittee,reviewingpublicinputandtechnicaldocumentsrequiredtomeet agivenmeetingobjective,andworkingcollaborativelywithothermemberstogenerate recommendationsthatbestsupporttheneedsoftheentirestateandrangeofstakeholders. Otherstakeholdersandindividualswithaninterestintheprojectareencouragedtostay engagedintheprocessbyreviewingprojectdocumentsandrecommendationsasthey becomeavailable,andformonitoringthewebsitetostayinformedaboutproject developmentsandstatus.
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1/6/2012
FREIGHT SUMMIT
DECEMBER 13, 2011
JORDAN BALLROOM A STUDENT UNION BUILDING BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY 1910 UNIVERSITY DRIVE BOISE, ID
Integrate movement of freight across all modes Strengthen partnerships between private and public
entities
Implement long range transportation goals and ITD
Strategic Plan
Establish framework for future investments
Key Stakeholders
Transportation Industry
Natural Resources
services
Shipping Industry
Public Agencies
Carriers/couriers Warehousing/terminals
opportunities
Agricultural Industry
Idaho Transportation Department Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce Public Utilities Economic Development Agencies Federal and regional planning organizations Cities, counties, highway districts, chambers
Next Steps
Produce meeting summary Provide additional opportunities for input on Freight
Study/Rail Plan
Foster dialogue and partnerships
existing policy framework? Does anything within it need to change and why?
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1/10/2012
Overview
Kevin M. Jeffers, PE, PMP
David Evans and Associates
Stakeholder and Public Involvement Data Collection System Overview and Analysis Issues and Opportunities
Needs Assessments and Potential Projects Institutional and Policy Limitations
Freight Summit Steering Committee ITD Project Management Team Idaho Transportation Board Public Comment Period
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IdahoFreightSummit
December13,2011 AttachmentD:IssuesandConcerns
IssuesandConcerns
Meetingparticipantscompleted61cardshighlightingissues/concernsandperspectives.Theproject teamwillusethisinformationtoguidethedevelopmentandanalysisoffreightscenariosaswellasthe selectionofafinalscenario.Thefinalscenariowilladdressfreightmovementoneachmodeandthe policies,programsandimprovementsneededtosupportthatscenario. Perspectives Meetingparticipantsidentifiedthemselveswiththeperspectiveslistedbelow.Thislistisorganizedinto likecategories.Afewparticipantsselectedmorethanoneperspective.Thenumberinparenthesis indicatesthenumberoftimesthataperspectivewaschosen. Government(16) o StateGovernment(9) o MPO(3) o FederalGovernment(2) o ElectedOfficial(1) o Citygovernment(1) EconomicDevelopment(13) Operator(9) o Rail(2) o Trucks(4) o PortDistrict(1) o Aeronautics(2) o GeneralFreight(1) Users(8) Other(7) o Unidentified(6) o Consultant/PrivateIndividual(3) o UserRepresentatives(2) o Transportationinterest(2) Issues,byperspective Meetingparticipantsidentifiedthefollowinglistofissues/concerns(copiedverbatimfromthecomment cards).Theseissues/concernsarefirstorganizedbyperspectivethengroupedintosimilarthemes.The themesincludeaccess/capacity;collaboration,economiccompetiveness,funding,information sharing/communications,infrastructure,planning,policy,safety,systemconnectivity.Noteverytheme isrepresentedbycommentsineveryperspective.Wordsinitalicshavebeenaddedtoindicateifa commentisgroupedinmorethanonetheme.Wordsinitalicsarealsoaddedtofurtherexplaina commentthatmayotherwisebeconfusingresultingwhenthecommentsbyoneindividualwere separatedintothemostapplicabletheme. EconomicDevelopment Access/Capacity Needbetteraccessibilitytofreighttransportnotenoughtrucksinregionduringpeakagtimes
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Oversizedshipmentstheyneedaccesstooversizedfreighttransportation(HillcoTech) Concernabilitytomovehighcapacitytrucksthroughsomeareasofthestate
Collaboration/Coordination Thatlocalgovernmentallowreasonablebusinessandfreightdeliveryonlocalstreets Economiccompetitiveness ForIdahotruckweightlimitstobecompetitivewithsurroundingstatesandnationally. Howtocreategreaterdemandforairfreight,especiallyinternationally,whichwouldleadto needfornewfacilitiesatBoiseAirport,whichareidentifiedintheMasterPlantooccurinthe 2ndhalfofthisdecadebutistotallydrivenbydemand EnsuringtheabilityofCommerceinandthroughoutthestatecanflowefficientlyandfreely commerceisanimportantelementofeconomichealthofcommunities,regionsandthestate KeepingIdahocompetitivewithotherstates Providingincentivestoprivateinvestment Attractingadditionalbusinessestotheareawithadefinedneedfortransportofgoodsin/out Reducethelimitationsonfreightcommerce.,includingpoliciesthatinhibitordiscourage utilizationofvariousmodesand/orcoordinationofthosemodes,internalregulationslimited freeflow/expenseofcommerce,eliminating'chokepoints'thatmightdiscouragefreight movementthroughIdaho Funding Theretobeadequatefundingtomaintainthesystemandimproveit. Developingandmaintainingfundingsourcesforsystemimprovement InformationSharing/Communications Publishingandupdatingtheinventoryoffreighthaulingsystems Therebepublicandprivateeducationopportunitiesfordriversoffreight Providingstatetheartoffreighthauling???forexistingbusinessclientsandpotentialclients IncreasingthelevelofknowledgeaboutthefreighthaulinginfrastructureinIdaho Infrastructure ToensurerailaccessforprospectiveclientsinterestedinlocatingintheStateofIdaho Needmorerail Portisintegraltoagproducers Idahotohaveawellmaintainedroadsystemforfreight. Needcontinuedimprovementtonorthsouthcorridor(s) Increasedpresenceoffreightforwarders,anintegralcomponentinthemovementogoods domesticandinternational Planning Developingasustainablesystemtomaintainandimproveabove(economiccompetitivenessand freighthauling) SystemConnectivity AreraillinesupgradedtohandleincreasedusageandwhatistheopportunityforspursintoBOI airportpropertyif/whenneeded? Encourageadeliveryanddistributionsystemthatinvolvesroads,railroadsandair transportation
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Needtocorrelatetherelationshipofairfreighttorailfreightandalsotoroadfreighttrucking. ThePortofLewistonisalsoafactor. ProgressinestablishingexportcontaineryardcentrallylocatedinIdaho. Asaninlandstateitisdifficulttocompetewithcoastalstateswhenitcomestofreight.Therail iscriticalinlevelingthefield.Allcontainersarecurrentlytruckedoutofstatetoacontainer yardtoberailedtoport.Insufficienttruckavailabilitytotrucktoport/transloadertomeet volume. IdahoFreightCurrentlyshipintermodaloutofBoise12loadsperweek.Ihavetorun???to SaltLakeCitytomakemovestotheEastCostandthenbacktotheWestCoastthroughUtah. Thisofcourseaddscomplexityandcosttotheproblem.Boiseisinneedofamajorrailhubthat couldhandletheintramodelmovealongwithexpresstrainservice.Atleastacommuterto reducecycletimeinbothmodules.Containerfrighttothewestcoastwouldshowbenefitdue totheincreasedexpertbusinesstobecompetitiveintheglobalcommunity.Expeditedis important. Addresstheneedsofexistingandfuturerailcustomersforintermodalbusinessanoffer solutions,i.e.,transloadinglocations
Government Access/Capacity Amountoffreighttruckavailable Capacitytoshipcontainers Containeravailableforagriculturalproductsandcommodities Collaboration/Coordination Totalcollaborationofalltransportationsystemusersemphasizingorfocusingonfreight movement FormSteeringCommittee/WorkingGroup BetterdialogwithClassIrailroadsandstateITD<AG,others)onissuesimpactingag,timberand miningmaterialsandproducts Noapparentorganizationsforfreight Specificstandardsofproofbeforerailcompanycanhandoverarailsegment Freightcostsacrossalltypes Relationshipbetweenlocalroadjurisdictions,highwaydistrictsandcitiesandcountiesand infrastructureplan,freightplanandfunding. EconomicCompetitiveness Howdowegrowoureconomy? AddressingthepriceadvantageofWA/OR/CAproductsbecauseofaddedtransportationcosts totheportsforIdaho'sproducersandmanufacturers Economyandmobilityingeneral.Freightandrailsupporttheeconomy.Butaretheypaying fortheirfairshareoftheroad(bothexpansionneedsandmaintenance). CompetitivenessofIdahocompaniesbecauseofourcurrentrailsystem Fairandreasonableaccessandcostforourcaptiveshippers Federalgovernmentandeconomicdevelopment Fuelpriceinequityamongstates InternationalagreementstoaccommodatesuchthingsasCalifornia'sregulatoryand environmentalpoliciesandOregon'smileagecoststhatincreasefreight18cents/mile
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Funding Equitablefundingforhighways o Visionforfreightandrailneeds2parts(ormaybe3)(alsoincludedinthePlanning category) o Whatdoesthecommunitywant o Whatdoesthecommunityneedbasedondataforecasts o Whatcanbeachievedthatisfiscallyconstrained Lackoffundingtoproduceandkeepupagoodfreightsystem Policyoninfrastructuremaintenanceandconstructionincludingbridgesfunding(includedin PolicyandPlanningcategories) InformationSharing/Communications NeedbetterunderstandingofhowIdaho'sfreightmovements'interact'ordependon 'intermodal'freightcentersinSaleLake,Portland,etc. Keepingthemomentum/partnershipgrowing.Howdowebuildtrustbetweenagenciesyet keepmeetingtheirindividualneeds. Manyindividualsdonotunderstandtheweightlawsandhowtheywork.Weightisclarifiedby codeandappliestoallhighwayswithinthestate. GaininganinformedunderstandingoftheinterrelationshiptransportationsystemwithinIdaho andtheinterfacewiththeregional(northwest)andnationaltransportationsystem Nodatareadilyavailablethatshowswheretheneedisforfreightmovement ITDandCommercedevelopandpublicizeinformationonimportanceoffreightrailserviceto Idaho Infrastructure ITDworkswithAmtraktomaintainandenhanceservicethroughNIdaho Needtoinvestinbridgeupkeepandrepair. Planning Freightisbeingconsideredasfeasibilityandenvironmentalstudiesaredevelopedforcorridor studiesandprojectstudies Arewe'updating'theoldrailandfreightplansordoweseetheneedtochangethemindsetand writeplansthataggressivelypursuefreightmovementtohelptheeconomyofIdaho(also includedintheEconomicCompetitivenesscategory) "quickwins"i.e.,planstatesthatallbridgesmeetxandyforheightandweighttoallowmore freightpaths.IdentifyingthiscouldimmediatelydirecthowITDprogramsprojects.National Standards. AretherenationaltrendsinfreightrailthatcanbeappliedtoIdaho?Aretherestandardstoday thataren'tbeingmet,butneedtobe Visionforfreightandrailneeds2parts(ormaybe3)(alsoincludedintheFundingcategory) o Whatdoesthecommunitywant o Whatdoesthecommunityneedbasedondataforecasts
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o Whatcanbeachievedthatisfiscallyconstrained Noreasontohaveavisionifitisnotachievableneedaroadmaptomakeitachievable IdentifywaystoimprovefreightmobilityandefficiencyinIdaho.Eliminatebarriers. Policyoninfrastructuremaintenanceandconstructionincludingbridgesfunding(includedin PolicyandFundingcategories) MakingfreightresourcesavailableonIPlan.Contributingtoprojectwithanymeansnecessary fromtheplanningsection(2pm) Proximitytoindustriesandcompaniesinterestedinusingrailtoship/exportproducts COMPASScompletedtruckfreightstudyin2007withinAdaandCanyonCountywouldbegreat ifthestatewidedatacollectioneffortwascomparable(givesusallmoredata). Prioritizationneedgooddataaboutfreightmovementtohelpwithprojectprioritizationwithin TMA(COMAPSASarea)forTIPandlongrangeplan Data"complete"setofdataaddressing/coveringfreightforIdaho,lessrelianceonnational dataatstatelevelonly.Needstoinclude'route'orpreferredroadwaysusedfor pickup/delivery. Integratefreightintolongrangetransportationplan InPanelairfreightwasnotdiscussedshouldbe.ItrackBoiseairportfreight,whichis substantive Railmoreunderstandingwhattherailownersplanforfuture.wehavefutureplanstopossibly userailforcommutepurposeshowdolocalplansmeshwithrailownersplansonalongterm statewidebasis? MoredetailonneedsandimpactsoffreightinTreasureValleyspecifically We(COMPASS)usefreightdatainprojectscoringandwouldliketoenhanceourprocesswith moremeaningfuldata COMPASSrecentlydidafreightsurveythatshouldbeconsideredinthestudy Impactoffreightwithinacommunityimpactsonlanduse,gettingfreightto/fromareasthat arecongested LackofexpertiseinmanyagriculturalregionslackofexpertisefromourIdahocompanieson transportationissues Needtoplanforlandusesandfacilitiesalongmajorfreightroutes.Arethereinappropriateor conflictingusesthawlocalgovernmentsshouldbeawareof?Wehavehistoryofplanninguses aroundairports,butwhataboutothermodes? DoweknowifcertainregionsofIdahohavegreaterweightimbalancethanotherregions? Needtoplanstrategicallynotatjustastatewidelevel.
Policy Policyoninfrastructuremaintenanceandconstructionincludingbridgesfunding(includedin FundingandPlanningcategories) Trucking'hoursofservice'ruleschangingregulationsandtheeffectonourproducers CommitmentbythestateofIdahotoimproveourtransportationsystemtomeettheneedsof theresidentsofIdahoincludingthefreightneeds freightregulationsandlawsthatprohibitcosteffectiveandtimelytransport Freightweightlimits Safety Railcrossingsafetyissuesincluding: o Standardsforsignalcrossing
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o Distancebetweenrailrightofwayandroadrightofway o Warningandsignageatrailcrossing o Gradedcrossingsroadandrailnotonsamelevel(grade) o Safetystandardsforpipelineeasementsthroughrailrightofways o Safetyinspectiononprivateshippersorreceiversofpropertyforhazardousrailcars Safetynotonlyvehicletrainatpublicrailhighwaygradecrossingbutalsopedestrians(railroad andFederalRailroadadministrationcallthis'trespass')onrailroadproperty.Pedestrianson railroadpropertyincludespublicrailhighwaycrossing;railyards;railroadbridgesneedfor placesforswimmingorfishing;andpedestrianstakingashortcutacrossrailroadtracksto schools,parksorotherpartsoftown(railroadtracksoftendividesmallIdahocities).
Systemconnectivity Improveaccesstofreightmodesforallusers Enhancedinstateintermodalopportunities Interconnectivityoffreightandrailtoallmodesoftransportationdryports,seaports, highways,bridges,airports,etc. Connectivityandeconomicviabilitybetweenallmodesoftransportation,i.e.,productscomein bywatertoportandthenshippedbytruck.Fromtrucktowaterandorrailandreverse.Utilize alloptions/modesavailabletobringeconomicvitalitytoIdahoanditsresidents. Eliminateormoderateconflictbetweenrailandtrucks Operator Access/Capacity Weneedbulktruckloads(outbound)toallpointsintheUSA Inboundoutboundimbalanceiscoalinboundwithoutanybackhauloncoalonlyequipment Recognizeanationalshortageofqualifiedtruckdriverswillcauseproblemsingettingfreight deliveredbytruck.Yettrucksareacriticalcomponentofthefreightsystemandcannotbe replaced.Therefore,howcanweworktowardsafreightsystemthatencourageslargertrucks thatprovidethebenefitsofmorefreightmovedpervehicle,haslessdriversneeded,lessroad wear,andhowdoweensurethesevehiclesareatleastassafeasvehiclestheyreplace?The systemmustincludepropermaintenanceandreplacementofbridgesandroadwaystoensure theyhandleincreasedweights. EconomicCompetitiveness Thepriceofdieselcontinuestouseeventhoughgasolinecontinuestorise.Thishasahuge impactonthetruckingindustry. Inordertoinduce/attractmanufacturingcompaniestoIdaho,shippersneedcompetitive resourcestooptimizesupplychains.LoweringinlandcostsisahighpriorityforallIdaho companies.Howcanthisbedone?Leveragingexisting'loadcenters"TwinFalls/Boise/Idaho Fallsandcreateintermodalyardsfordomestic,F?piggybackservice Railex:Railexisacompanythathasstartedafewyearsagomovingrailproducefrom WashingtonStatetoNewYorkfast!45daystransit.IttakesIdahoonagoodday1012days transittomoveourproduce.HardforIdahotocompetewiththat. Expandroutesandmakepermanent129,000#GVW(alsoincludedinpolicy) EconomicDevelopmentprogram/grantsshouldincludeprojectstoenhancefreightmobility. BroadsectorsofIdahoeconomycouldbenefitbyfocusedinvestmentinintermodal transportationprojects.
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Growthopportunities
InformationSharing/Communications Easeofaccessuseofsystemmakingsurewehavetherightassetsintherightplace,making surerulesandregulationsareeasytounderstand,implementandnavigate Infrastructure Asanoperatorofafeeddeliverycompanymostofmyequipmentoperateontheruralnetwork ofroads.Ihaveaseriousconcernsastothefutureplanningaswellasmaintenancetothese roads.Mostconditionsontheroadswetravelismarginalatbest.Yetmytruckshavetokeep travelingthemtomakedeliveries.R&Mcostsareuponequipment.Lifeisgreatwhenthe trucksaremovingdowntheinterstate,howevernotsogreatwhentheyhavetotravelaway fromit. Expandroutesandmakepermanent129,000#GVW(alsoincludedinpolicy) Maintenanceandpreservationofinvestmentplan Planning UnionPacificisconcernedaboutrailregulationandproperplanning/managementof anticipatedrailgrowthanddevelopment.Wehopetogrowasacompanyandneedtoplan withthestateandotherstomaximizeefficiency. PassengerRailPlan Moreinformedinvestments Projectplanninganddevelopment Policy Concernoverincreaseintrucksizeandweightissues;truckscurrentlydonotpaytheirfairshare andtotheextentthatthediscussiontakesplacethetruckingindustryoughttodowhatis necessarytoclosethatgap.Freightrailhastheabilitytolessonimpacttoroadwaysovertime, andthemorefreightthatcanbemovedfromtrucktorailenhancessafety,lowersemissions, andreduceswearandtearonthestateroadways.Ourtrainhaulingfrightisequivalentto taking300trucksofftheroad.Also,totheextenttrucksizeandweightisincreased,beaware oftheimpactnotonlytoclass1railroadsbutalsosimilarclassIIorIII,shortline,railroads,as theyaretypicallyhithardestbyfreightdisplacement. OneofthegreatthingsaboutmovingfreightwithinIdahoandtoOregonandWashingtonisthat wecanmovemorethan80,000GVWwiththerightcombinationofaxles.But,wecan'ttake advantageofthiswhenmovingloadseastbecauseofotherstatesregulations.Isthereanything thatcanbedoneheretohelpotherstatesbecomemoreefficientaswell?Webelongtothe CTPGroup,tryingtochangethisbyallowingstatestoincreasetheirweights.Seewww. transportationproductivity.orgorSETA(SenatorCrapo'sbillintroducedthisyear0 Consistenttrucksizesandweights.Idahohasthefollowinggroupsregulatingsizesandweights stateofIdaho,federalgovernment,56highwaydistricts.Federallawforcesthemostefficient truckstotheworstroads.Highwaydistrictsarenottechnicallyqualifiedtomakesome decisions.Createdin1920,buthavenotkeptupinthemeantime. Trucksarethetightesttheyhaveeverbeeninmyexperience.NoproposedHOSregulations wouldreallyhurtus! Continuitybetweenlocalandstatejurisdictionssizeandweightsoftrucks Thefederalgovernmentneedstoleavethecurrenthoursofserviceinplace.Iftheyshortenthe drivingtimefortruckdrivers,thiswillimpactwhateveryonepaysforeverything.
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Tomovefreightmoreeconomically,saferandcleanertheFederalgovernmentmustlifttheLCV freezeontheinterstatesostatescandecideforthemselveswhattheywanttoallow
Safety Safetymakingsurewehaveasafesystemtotransportgoods SafetyStandards SystemConnectivity Onanothernotemycompanyreliesheavilyonrailforinboundcommodities/ingredients.We arelocatedinWendellandareservedbytheEIRR.Theservicedofferedbythemismarginalat best.Therearedayswhenwearenotevensureifwewillreceiveaswitch. Seamlessrailtruckportsystem Instatefacilitiestoloadandunloadtrailersandcontainersonrail BetterhighwayaccesstoandfromtheportofLewiston,highway95south,highway12east Conductivitybetweenmodesoftransportation.Idahodoesnothaveacohesiveplanto promoteconnectionbetweenrail/roadsandportcargo.Promotingfundingthatwouldhelpget trucktrafficonrailorwaterwouldreducehighwaymaintenancecosts. Moreefficientmobility User Access/Capacity Barrierforlargershipperswithlargervolumestogetrailaccesstobemorecompetitiveget themtostop Railyardrampavailability Carrieravailability,bothtruckandrail Barrierformanyshipperstomeetminimumvolume(unittrains)toshipfreighttowestcoastfor exportinamorecosteffectiveandcompetitivemanner Needmoreautomationattheports.Idahoagricultureisexportdependent.Needfreightto movequickerandmoreefficientlyattheportsparticularlyLongBeach Simplyputhowtogetpotatoestoourmarkets.Railiscrucialandatpresentthechanges coming,largercarsthatdon'tfitexistingmarkets,'justintime'deliverythatcanmeanproduct istoolateoroutofgradeandcondition,theinfrastructuredeteriorationalloftheseputa geographicallychallengedstateatrisk.ItseemslikeWashingtonStateisaheadofus Lotsofrailfreightdesignedmoreforbulkproductsie.distillersgrain).Noteasyforsmaller shipmentstobreakintosomeofthesameopportunitiesavailabletolargetrains/shipments.Is thereawaytogroupwithlargershipments9'tagalong')whereotherwisewecan'treally utilize? Communications/InformationSharing LeverageITforinformationtransferandreporting EconomicCompetitiveness ExtrachallengesandcostswefaceinIdaho,vs.producersinotherstates(especiallyportbased orthosewithadequaterailaccess),thatcauseustobelesscompetitiveintheworldmarket Keepinglocalcarriersinbusiness Promoteindustryreliantontransportationinfrastructurethatis'economical'nonreliantupon Governmentsubsidiestosurvive,i.e.,PacificEthanol/Burleyreliantuponethanolsubsidiesand Pacificalreadywentbankrupt?
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Funding Funding Infrastructure MorebridgescrossingtheSnakeRiverinMagicValley Maintenanceofcurrentinfrastructure Beingcaptivetoasinglerailroadisasignificantdeterrenttobuildingadditionalmarketsoutside ofIdahoforouragriculturalproducts.UPengagesindiscretionary,sometimesevenpredatory, pricingbecausetheyareamonopolyandtherewereveryfeweconomicallyviableremedies. Roadandbridgemaintenance,particularlyruralareas(farmtomarket)Backlogofmaintenance needsappeartobealmoststaggeringannoplantoraisenecessaryrevenues. I84corridorduringtimesofbadweather/snowoncetheroadisclosedthere'sreallynotagood waytoreroutewithoutaddingadditionalcostandmilestotheload/customerandshipper SnoqualmiePassanotherroughspotwheninclimateweatherhits Potentialofusingthewaterwaysystemasaportvs.takingfreighttothecoast Accessibilityinrurallocations Rail,lackofintermodalfreightinfrastructureinIdaho(alsoincludedinSystemConnectivity) Planning ComprehensivefreightplanningislongoverdueinIdahoandveryworthwhilefromag's perspective. Growerspaythefreightbill.efficiency,maximizeusage,leverageITtoreducecostsand improveefficiencies Policy ImplementingauniformstatetostatetruckGVW Accesstorefercontainersattimes Consistentspeedlimitsfortrucksandcars. Regulatorchangesallowingforlargerpayloads Inconsistenciesbetweenregulators,federalhighway,statehighwaysandlocalhighwaydistricts Streamliningregulationswhilemaintainingsafetyweightandspeed Transportationregulationsspeedlimits,hoursofservicereductionindriverhours,weight restrictionsincreasedweightsneeded,SCA2010?,SETA Loadlimitsrestrictionsavenuestoincreaseweightlimitsthatprotecttheinfrastructure Maximizetruckefficiencies.Again,themostefficient,safestshippersshouldbeabletobemost efficient.Regulationsshouldallowthemtohaulthelargestloadspossible(safely). Uniformweightrestrictionregulationsinter/intrastate.
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LackofaccesstointermodalinIdaho LackofaccesstointernationaloceancontainersinIdahoaccessinIdahotoshipocean containersdirecttoPort Lackof/inabilitytofindimportfreighthaulingfromLAthatwecanusetogetproducttoport Topthreeconcerns:intermodal,oceancontainer/port,andrailaccessforourcompany affordable Efficientrailservice.SeamlesstransitionbetweenClassIandshortlinerailroads.Workto streamlinerailinboundandoutboundservicelarger'unit/shuttle'facilitiesthatpromote increasedcarvelocity.Todaytherearestilllotsofsinglecarsthatclogthesystem.Some products/commoditieswillremainsmallenoughvolumetorequiresinglesbutthingslikegrain andfeedshouldbeincentivizedtomoveinunits/shuttles9100cartrains) IntermodaltoomanyentitiesseemtobescramblingtodevelopthisinIdaho.Needstobea unifiedefforttodeveloponegoodintermodalsysteminIdaho.
Access/Capacity Availabilitytouserailincosteffectivemanner Systemthatbringstruckingcapacityintostatemoreoutgoingthanincoming Majordrawfromtruckcapacity.usUtah,Oregon.HowcanIdahocompetewiththeseareas? Collaboration/Coordination Bettercoordinationamongfreightsystemsincludingrail Interestedinimprovingtheoverallsystembetweentheproduct,trucking,rail,airportsand ports.Maininterestishowtoinvolverailtoimprovetheoverallsystem. Developpartnerships BetterleadershipfromITDinfreightplanningandcoordination Annualorbiannualfreightsummittokeeptheballrolling EnsuringtransportationefficienciesequityacrossallofIdaho EconomicCompetitiveness BringjobstoIdaho Themovementoffreightshouldaidintheeconomicdevelopmentprocessandeffortsneedto befocusedonmakingthathappen. Foragriculturalproducts,freightismajorcomponentoffinishedproduct,viatruck,railor whatevermeanscanbeutilizedtomaintaincostsatacompetitivelevel Intrastatemoveshowcanwebemorecosteffectiveinhaulingmoreweighttoreducevolume oftrucksontheroad Funding CoordinateandenhancefundingforRedifitProgram Reducecostofadministrationandplanningaspercentageofprojectdevelopment Determinehowtofundaproject.Thereseemstobemanygoodideasoutthereforprojectsbut limitedknowledgeonhowtofundthem. Investstateandfederaldollarsinallmodesoftransportationbasedongoodplanningdecisions, marketingintermodaltransportat???
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InformationSharing/Communications Createalistof'qualified'railroadconsultantsonrailroadprojects.Manycivilroaddesignfirms donotunderstandrailroadrequirements.UPRRhasalistoftheseconsultantsthestatecould use. Infrastructure Maintainandenhanceahealthrailandintermodalsystemandpreventmoreabandonment. Idahohaslosttoomuchrailroadtoabandonmentalready RestoreAmtrakPioneerIntercityPassengerRailforsouthernIdaho Moreinvestmentsininfrastructureroads,bridges,raillines,etc. Focusonrailasaviablefreightcarriersystem Utilizeexistingrailbedsthataren'tbeingusedforrailtransportforothertransportationmodes, i.e.bike. Provideopportunitytomovepeople,aswellasgoods,fromonepointtoanotherpointwithin Idahoandborderingstates Interlinewithavailabletransportationoptionswithincommunitieswhichhaveapassenger 'stop" Adjustinfrastructuretosupportfreightmovement FindingwaystoimproveIdaho'sruralinfrastructure Enhancelocalsourcetomarketroutesandmodes Treehuggershavemanagedtohamstringsociety'sabilitytodevelopimprovedtransportation system. Idahoneedsimprovednorthsouthsurfacetransportationtohelpfacilitateproductmovement betweentheUSA,CanadaandMexicounderNAFTA.Thiscorridorwillthenattractnew business. Planning ImprovestandardoflivinginIdaho Howcanwereduceourcarbonfootprintbyreducingvolumeorincreasingefficiencies? Considergrowthpatterns,cityexpansion,downtowncoresandheavytrucktrafficconflicts Improveairquality,water,etc.whileimprovingmovementoffreight Whataretheneedsoftruckingforrail:inIdahoaretheseneeds? Liketolookatentirestateandthendevelopaplantoimplementrailimprovements:what, where,when,howmuchmoney,marketanalysis,feasibilitystudy,fundingandhowtorecover costsandbemorecosteffectivetruckingandrail! Thattheplanstrategicallyputstogetherandcombinesallmodesoffreighttransportationto achievepositivegrowthforIdaho.Weneedtoreviewwhatformsoftransportationaresuited besttoeachportionofatotaltransportationproduct.Safety,price,efficiency,sothatwecan growandretainbusinessinIdaho Therightplanasaplaceforalltransportationmodes.Thedesigninterfaceiscritical!Alldollars mustgenerateaproperreturnoninvestmentandbeappliedandmeasuredtoachievethe desiredoutcome. Ithinkitwouldhavebeenbeneficialtoshowthisgroupwhatthebasicfederalandstate requirementsareforastaterailandintermodalsystemsplan. Promoteefficientgrowth Reductionintraveltimevs.certaintyintraveltime
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Policy SpeedupUPRRsreviewandapprovalprocess Deregulation:asmuchaspossible,restrictionsneedtobemovedinordertoallowthemarket toworkatitsbestandtoencouragegrowthandsuccess. Wewastevastamountsofcapitolonuselessenvironmentalstudies;slowingprogressand wastingfundsandskillsthatcouldbeusedtoimprovetransportation. SystemConnectivity Safetyfreightshouldmovethroughstatewithoutanyadverseaffectonthepopulationof Idahothatusesthehighways Usevariousmodestogethertobettermovefreight Integratedtransportationsystemrecognizecontributionofeachmode TurnintermodalserviceforsouthernandnorthernIdaho Multimodaltransferfacilities IdahoshouldcapitalizeonitsportatLewistonwithimprovedhighwayandrailaccesstothat seaport.Thisportcouldbecometheinlandhubforimportstotheintermountainwestandfor exportsoffarmproducts,mineralsandwoodproducts.
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Attachment Greber Attachment E: EGreber
Reinforce the critical role of freight in economic decisions of firms. Highlight opportunities for enhancing freight efficiency in Idaho. Introduce work that the Center for Business Research and Economic Development has been doing with freight opportunities in the Treasure Valley.
The US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (Freight Story 2008) estimated that transportation amounts to: 14.2% of final value of sales of agricultural products 9.1% of final value of sales of manufactured products 8.0% of final value of sales of mined products
Rail 22%
Truck 78%
Truck 81%
US Reliance on Trucks
2007 US Flow by Mode by Weight
Rail
15%
Truck 70%
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50 to 99 miles 6%
Source: bts.gov
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MIX IT UP!
Hopper bottom unloading Dry bulk (sandbag) transfer Gondola railcar being loaded by truck in facility
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Liquid Transload Bottomfed Unloading Intermodal containers being transloaded from truck to railcars
Scrap Metal transload Boxcar with drum securement and spill containment system
Fuel transload
Gondola railcars filled with burrito packaged material Drums of mixed hazardous waste being off loaded for loading into box car
Inside rail access Flatcars containing containers for rail-to-truck transfer to disposal site Warehouse Facility
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Attachment F: Witzke
National Trends
Goods Movement in the U.S.
Transportation investments can be used to help reshape the economy and drive economic development
Economic Growth
presented to
Business
Public
Competitiveness
Productivity
Market Access
Carrier
Travel Time
Cost
Reliability
Connectivity
Trucking will continue to dominate freight transportation, hauling the most tonnage, garnering the most revenue, and accounting for the most ton-miles of travel
Percent
Traded Industries
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Local Industries
World Markets
U.S. Markets
50 40 30 20
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Trade Corridors
Source: EDRG
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Local Network
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Tons
Value
Ton Miles
Source: Cambridge Systematics, Inc. AASHTO Freight Transportation Bottom Line Reports, based on Global Insight 2004 TRANSEARCH data and economic forecasts.
MODAL PROFILES
Source: Cambridge Systematics, Inc. AASHTO Freight Transportation Bottom Line Reports, based on Global Insight 2004 TRANSEARCH data and economic forecasts.
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However, as fuel and labor costs increase, trucking will reorient to serve megaregion trips, shifting more long-haul freight to intermodal and transload rail freight services
But congested bottlenecks especially at Interstate interchanges are driving up the cost of truck trips and reducing the reliability of the national highway network
Major Interstate Interchange Bottlenecks for Freight Trucks
Source: FHWA, Estimated Cost of Freight Involved in Highway Bottlenecks, 2008 Source: Regional Plan Association
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The freight rail system has been restructured since the economic deregulation of the industry in 1980; rail volumes may grow significantly if fuel and GHG emission costs rise
Freight Rail Traffic
As intermodal rail freight volumes increase, so will opportunities for intermodal service, but the freight rail network is nearing capacity, especially on the lines west and south of Chicago
Future Corridor Volumes Compared to Current Corridor Capacity, 2035 without Improvements
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Growth at the largest tonnage ports is driven by petroleum imports, agricultural exports, and movement of non-metallic minerals
Top U.S. Ports by Tonnage
Growth at the largest container ports is driven by merchandise imports; LA and NY dominate, but the southeastern ports are growing rapidly
Top U.S. Ports by Container Volume (TEUs)
Volumes at container ports will likely triple or quadruple, putting intense pressure on intermodal rail and highway links and opening up opportunities for other ports
Approximate Water, Rail, and Highway Access Conditions at Top U.S. Container Ports
National Trends
Goods Movement in the U.S.
presented to
Water
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Attachment G: Watts
Aeronautics-Airport
Title 21 Chapter 8 21-807. Powers of board (regional airports) (7) To construct, maintain, operate, improve such projects necessary for maintenance and development of aviation services for the region including freight terminals (8) To include in such project, subject to zoning restrictions, space and facilities for business and commercial purposes.
70-2201. County-based or city-basedauthorized to acquire, construct, maintain, operate, develop and regulate rail, truck, on-land transfer and terminal facilities, buildings, warehouses and storage facilities, manufacturing, industrial and economic development facilities and services No taxing authority
REDIFiT
Title 49 Chapter 29 - Rural Economic Development and Integrated Freight Transportation Act
49-2901 (2) State funding for rural freight transportation service projects shall benefit the state's interest by assisting businesses and industries to develop and expand their operations in shipping freight and products to market. Establishes multi-modal planning and analysis function
Interagency working group from rail, truck , industry and agency
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IdahoFreightSummit
December13,2011 AttachmentH:ResponsetoSummitQuestions
ResponsestoSummitQuestions,byIndividualsFollowingTableTop Discussions
Theinputsbelowweretranscribedverbatimfromtheresponsesindividualswroteonquestionnaires subsequenttotheirtabletopdiscussionsattheIdahoFreightSummit.Insomecaseshandwritingwas notlegibleordifficulttoread,sosometimesacompletetranscriptiondoesnotexist.Thismaterialwill beusedbytheprojectteamtoinformthedevelopmentofavisionandgoalsandstrategiestoreachthe vision.Commentshighlightedinlightbluearethosesubmittedbythefacilitatordocumentingwhat facilitatorsheardduringthegroupdiscussion. WHATDOESTHEIDEALFREIGHTSYSTEMLOOKLIKETOYOUANDHOWDOESITPERFORM? 1. Integratedandbalancedbetweenmodes 2. Createabetterbalanceinshippingoutgoingvs.incoming 3. Improveinfrastructure 4. Cohesive,uniform,allsystemsworktogetheratleastatamultistateregionallevelifnot nationwide 5. Onecentralweight(GV)networkstatewideincoordinationwithPNWregionalstates 6. Thereneedstobemoreuniformityandconsistencyofweightsand(bridgelaw)sizes betweendifferentmodesaswellasourneighboringstates 7. Affordableanduniformed 8. Railyardrampaccessiblewithadequateyardavailability 9. Continuedfocusandeffortondevelopinganinfrastructurethatprovidesmoreoutbound freight 10. Studyneedstoquantifydemandonfreightnetwork 11. Determinefromstudyinvestmentsinnewrailfacilitiesandinvestmentsinmultimodal facilityintegration 12. Nottruenorthsouthtruckingroute 13. Hookupwithfreightpassingthroughstateenhanceexistingfreightnetwork 14. Studywillmake???moretransparentmakeinvestmentlessrisky 15. Idaho'sfreightisexternallygeneratedanddriveworkwithexistingsystemtoaddonmore regionalcoordination 16. Idaho'sfreightsystemisdrivennotinternallybutexternallybyfreightsystemspassing throughIdaho.Shouldlookatopportunitiestoimprovetheexisting'passthrough'freight systems,whichinturncould'open'opportunitieswithinIdaho. 17. Quantifydemand;integratedifficultroutes;berealistic 18. Itisonethatisfunded.Userspayproportionatecosts.Thenetwork,allmodes,are deterioratednowandusersrecognizeneedbutareunwillingtopaytheirshare. 19. Theidealfreightsystemwouldbeaffordable,includeallfourmodes,putIdahoindustryona levelplayingfieldandbenationallyconsistentsystem. 20. Asystemthatis:costeffective,positiveimpacttotransportationsystem,opportunityfor growthforfreightandusers,includesworkingwithallmodesoftransportation. 21. Asystemthatallowsusageoftrucksbothwaysno"deadheadhauls"
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Preloadedtrailerstoincreasetimeefficiency AnintermodalsetupwithhubsinPocatello,TwinFallsandBoisesoloadswouldn'thaveto beshippedtoSaltLakeCitytoaccessraillines. IntermodalhubinBoisealllongwithatransloadfacility.Centrallocationtrucks,LTL, containerandboxcaralongwithintermodal Multimodalsystemthatintegratestheshippingcapacitiesofmultiplebusinessesfor maximumshipments Coordinated Integratedsystemwithrailandtruck.Carrieravailabilitythroughouttheyearvs.seasonal. Consistentfreightweightsforallstates.Lessregulationfortrucks. Wherecompaniesneedingrailhavealocation'in"Idahotoshiporreceivetheir commodities. Systemsthathelppayforitselfandservicessmallcompaniesaswellaslargecorporations. Railsystemsthatmovepeopleandgoodswherepractical.Goodnetworkingamong'freight systems'sowecanlearnwhateachotherisdoingandhowwecanbenefit/helpeachother. Multimodalandintegratedbetweenmodes.Recognitionthatwhileallmodesareimportant truckingisstilldominantandneedsattentioninincreasingweightsoveralland129K.And workingtobaseregulationonsoundsciencesowearenotlimitingefficiencyarbitrarilyor politically. Linked,connected,integrated,regulationstreamlinedanduniform,accessible,collaborative, coordinated,safe,efficient,leveragingITtofacilitatecommunication,dispatchandefficiency. FreightnetworkisdevelopedforIdahowithseveralintermodalfacilitiesinplace. Safe;efficientlowcost;regulatedbyscience. Connectivityamongmodes Safetyforoperators,efficientsharedinformation,GISsolution Flexiblemovementofallgoods Harmonizedregulations,agriculturegoods,hazmat Highwayregulationsregardingeightandspeed(especiallyInterstates)wouldbeconsistent Ruleswouldbeconsistentwithinthestate Universaldispatchsystem Connectivitybetweenmodes Predictability Multimodal,coordinated,integrated,sciencedriven,collaborated Countyroadsaregoodcondition Railcompaniesareaccountableandreliable Potentialgrowthisusedascatalystforfreightsystemdevelopment Truck/railworkstogether Airporthasarole Automationisleveraged Allrailandtruckindustriesservedontimeeveryday Somekindofcooperativebetweenthetruckingandrailindustry Asystemwherebyvariousmodesmustworktogethertoperformmoreeffectivelyand efficientlyinthemovementofgoods,bothinboundandoutbound Therailnetworkhascompetitionthereforeprovidingmorecostcompetitivealternativesto shippers.Theypickupmorecargoinsteadofdroppingandmovingon. AsystemthatencouragesprivateinvestmenttoeitherexportorrelocateinIdaho AsystemthatatleastputsIdahoonparwithotherstates Asystemthatissufficientlydevelopedtoboastabouttoclients
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79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90.
Aseamlesslyintegratedsystemofrail,truck(andPort0,andairutilizationthateliminates delaysandbarrierstocommercemovement. Intermodalcapacityimprovedlocalcapacity Effective,efficient,economicalandforwardlooking.Integratedandnotoverregulated. Theidealfreightsystemneedstobefocusedoncominginasmanyofthedifferent transportationmodesaspossible,i.e.,rail,barge,truck.Thesystemmustbedrivenby safety,price,???,efficiencyofredundancytooverseefreightlosessothatwecanattractand retainbusinessesinIdaho.Multimodaldistributioncenterswillbekey. Integratedtransportationsystemrecognizecontributionofeachmode.Developmore intermodaltransferfacilities Mechanismscreatecollaborationforintegrationmodes(water,rail,truckandair).We manageIdaholikeLongBeachmanagesaPort.Morecoordinationofoutboundfreight opportunity. UsingmodesforthebenefitofthestateofIdaho.Trucksmakingiteasiertogofurther;rail includethemtobemoreavailabletohelpthestatebemoreefficient. Flexible/abletoadapttomarkettrends/needs.Costeffective.Abilityto accept/accommodatebothlargeandsmallshipments.Accesstorail,intermodalandocean containers,locatedcentrallyinIdaho(Boise) Includetruckstotakeonmorefreightfromintermodalsystem. Morecollaborationneeded,havegooddatasystem Havedifferentoptionsonhowtoshipbeintermodal Gooddataclearinghousewithcurrentdata Collaboration Usingdifferentmodes Havingthebalancebetweeninflux/outgo Ourteamdiscussedstrugglestohavetrucksatrighttimetoshipproducts Integratedfreightbetweenrail,truckingandocean Havinganefficientamongofequipmentwhileyouwantit;whenyouwantit UseRedifitneedseconomicbenefitstoallplayers.Collectionpointsthroughoutstateon investment.Noteverywhere. Multilevelopportunities.Rail,Intermodal. Asystemofdubbasedtransloadsurroundedbymanufacturing/industryservicedbytrains cominginandtrucksdistributingoutlocally.Sameforairportsandbarges...largeloadsin andtruckdistributeout. Intermodaltransferstations Whatdowewanttobewhenwegrowup?Strategicinvestmentstoattracttherighttypeof industries. Increaseefficiencyforenduser(likewhatweightworksbestforuser) Increaseuniformitywithinstate(truckweight0 Increaseuniformityacrossstates. Moreandbetternorthsouthroadsandrailroads UsethePortofLewistonmore SeamlessrailserviceClassIandshortlineworkingtogether.Railpromotesmostefficient movesunits/shuttles Uniformtruckweightregulations/restrictionsagainpromotingmostefficientmoves/haulers Intermodalunifiedeffortbetweenallentitiestomovefreight UtilizeLewistonPortmaximizeopportunities Uniformweightsfromstatetostatetrucking(federalissue?)
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Safewithrightinfrastructure,accessibilitytomultimodalsystems Teamtrackspercommunitylocalizeddeliverygetfreightofftheroadsgettothe destinations Economicdevelopmentgettingproductstomarketforagricultureproductsefficiencyand synergyinBoiseincredibleopportunities Taxbreakstoencourageeconomicdevelopment Engineeredtomeetthesuitableregulations(LOS) Funding Sustainableroadswithflexibleconnections Increasedrelianceonrailteamtracks,railservedindustrialparks,etc.Railismoreefficient (costsandfuel)andsaveswearandtearonroads.Mayrequirestatefinancialparticipation inimprovingrail. Meetsusersneedsforefficiency CoordinatedSystem Alignedwithneighboringstatesroadwayrules IntermodalconnectivitybetweenmodesConsiderplanninggrants? Railservedsiteswithsidingwithsidings Consistency among roadway regulators within Idaho; ITD, County, City, Local Highway Districts FewerlocalHighwayDistricts Continuityofroutesbetweenlocalandstateroads Eliminateoratleastreduceroad/railintersections Eliminatetruckqueuingatgradecrossings;bothfromtrafficlights/stopsignsontotracksand attracksbackintoroadwayintersections. Consistencyofwarningdevisesatatgradehighway/railgradecrossings Consistency in application of the criteria of the black, red, blue, and green truck routes. UniformfromstatetostateonGVWlimits. Rail,truckasintegratedaspossiblewithportsandthattransportationefficienciesforall freighttrucksbeallowedtobegainedforalltrucksinIdaho,notjustthepilotprojects. Morecapacity Cancompetewithprices Containeravailable Trainspaceavailability Morerailcapacity Investmentinintegration/ports Railfacilitiesatnewlocations Quantifydemandonfreightsystemunknown Public/privatepartnershiptofindfacilitate Notruenorthsouthtruckingrouteonexistingsystem Opendialogue Centraldispatchsystem Integratedsystemofdispatch Challengeofchippinganddispatchservice Typeorkindofsystemortrucks InformationTechnologyondispatchsystemsmartphoneapplicationavailablebutneedto organizeandapply Createfreightroadwaynetworkandintermodalconnectionpoints
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REGARDINGTHEFREIGHTTRANSPORTATIONSYSTEM(INYOURAREAORSTATEWIDE)AND/ORHOW YOUCOULDHELPPURSUESUCHOPPORTUNITIES. 134. AdaCountytransloadopportunity 135. Canpublicfundspayforprivatecapitalneedsredifitistoolimiting 136. Needtoseewhatotherstatesaredoing 137. Lookatsavingsinpavementcostsbyconvertingtruckfreighttorailfreightandsendsavings torailimprovements 138. DetermineifspendingITDfundstoimproverailinfrastructurewilllightenloadsonroadsand savemoneyonpavementrehabilitation 139. IbelievethatIdahoneedsanintermodalfacilitatelocatedsomewherewithinthestate. However,therewillneedtobesomethingofferedtobringthetruckingandrailindustries together.Currentlyrailroadsviewtruckingasacompetitorandviceversa. 140. Amultimodalfacilitatetakingadvantageofair,rail,road(interstate)options 141. Multimodalfacilitywithinthestate 142. Revisetheredifitprogramtoallowforinvestmentintruckingequipment 143. Expansionofandbroaderuseofreliablecostefficientrailtransportation.Currentrail operationsaretoofew,tooexpensiveandtoounreliable. 144. Movingpotatoesandpotatoproductstomarketsinatimelyfashion 145. Multimodaltransloaddistributioncenter,Boise,Idaho 146. Increasedbarge/rail/truckvolumeatPortofLewiston 147. Developstaterailandintermodalplantodogoodplanningdecisionstoinvestfederaland statedollarsinallmodesoftransportation. 148. Megamultimodalsysteminplaceinonekeylocation. 149. Workingbettertogether.Figuringoutwhichmodebenefitsusthemost. 150. MultimodalfacilityinBoise. 151. Onethatincludesoceancontainersbroughtintothefacility/Idahotofacilitateexport competitiveness. 152. IPlandatasystemsimilartoUplan. 153. Needbarriersdiscussion/event. 154. IPlanaggregatingdataoutofsilostomakeinformeddiscussions.Whoownsallofthe electronictruckersdata? 155. Needsachampiontobringallstakeholderstogetherandnotjusttalk....musttakeaction. 156. Intermodalrailsystemcollaborationbetweenentities. 157. IntermodalyardforpiggybacktrucksinTwinFallsorPOI??? 158. Clearvisionofwhatafreighttransportationsystemshouldlooklikeandwhoitwouldbenefit andhow. 159. Intermodalrailsidings.
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Betterdirectcommunicationandoperatingfacilitationbystateagenciestothevarious modalitieshelpingthemcoordinate.Alsobettercommunicationbetweenstateagencies withlocalchamberssoeveryoneknowslocaltransportationoptions. RedifitActintermodalcommerceauthorities TomakePortofLewistonahubbyimprovingnorth/southhighwaysystemandopeningrails UsethePortofLewistonasahub Uniformtruckweightregulations/restrictionsonallroadwaysinstatecounty,state,fed Opportunitiestocreateregionaltransporthubtradeoffs Multimodaldistributionfacilities/center Railservedindustrialparkswherebringbigscaleeconomicdevelopment Helpgrowthflowofproductsopportunitiestomatchneedsofsystembycreatinganorth southrailrouteoutofmiddleofIdaho morecooperationbetweenITDandprivateindustrylackofcommonsenseneeded Exist113Interstate15.FutureasaHub. Again,railservedindustrialparkstoattractlargeindustrygoodjobs,useofresources,tax base. NorthSouthroute Commonsenseapproachthaulerswearenottheenemywefeelguiltyuntilproven innocent Pursuemultimodalfacility Increasetrucksizeandweights Increasetherailsystempreserverailcorridors Integratewithintermodal facilitiesinadjoiningstatesSilverBow,MT,Spokane,WA,SaltLakeCity,UT Betterdata,reducedbarriersbothphysicalandregulatory. Pilotprogramstoseewhatworks Centralizedweightandsizeacrossthestateisthefirststeptoimprovingthetransportation system.Wecansupportthiswithdata,pilotproject,realtimeindustryfeedback. Helptheshippingcommunitycreatepartnershipsandnetworkstofillbackhaulsand/or locatecarrierstobackhaul. MakesueoftheSnakeRiverWaterWayaffordedaccesstothePortsontheWestCoast. Todayitscostprohibitive. Costoftransportation Pursuemultimodalfacility Lookateffortsofpilotstudyofincreasedtrucksizeandweights Lookatincreaseweightonroadsandhowtruckscancovercosts Lookateffectsofinvestmentsinrailandmultimodalfacilities Lookatopportunitiestoimprovetheexisting'passthrough'freightsystems,whichinturn could'open'opportunitieswithinIdaho. ContainerYardprovidedataandwillingtodoresearch(JohnCoats) Idahoneedstofundthesystem.Bridgesdeficient,airportsnotabletoaccommodateheavier loads Understandneedischangebetweenimportsandexportsduetofreightnetworkorlackof availabilityofgoods(exports) IwouldliketoseeIdahopursuegettingupdateddatatoensureanydecisionmadeareusing themostrecentdata.IthinkredifitisanopportunitythatIdahoshouldcontinuetopursue. Studytoidentifypotentialtruckingandrailusersandtheirissuesandneeds Marketstudytoidentifypotentialintermodallocationregionally
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Needdetaileddatabase Howcanweusedatatodevelopplangoingforward? NotenoughtrucksinIdaho Truckweightlimits Hourstruckdriverscanwork Reviseregulationsonshipping/trucking IntermodalhubinBoise Collectdatafromtheshippingindustrytobenchmarknowandproper(?) Coordinatedshipmentsfrommultiplebusinesses Freightnetworks Intermodalcenters Increasetruckweights Consolidationareaswheretruckloadscouldbeputtogetherforrailshipments.Specifically intermodal(trucksonflats) IntermodalcenterlocatedinIdaho.PreferablythePocatelloarea. Mutlimodalintermodalfeasibilitystudyneedtounderstandtheneedforrailaccessatthe customerlevel Idahocouldlooktostatesthathavebeensuccessfulatdevelopingfreightplanstoseewhatis workingwellandseewhatwecandotoimplementsimilarchangehereinIdaho. Collectdata,lookatfinancingdatacollectionperiodically(every5yearsorso);allowsfor moreindepthanalysis,helpwithdecisionmaking,reinvestmentstrategies. Worktowardhightruckweights. Supportandencourageliftingoffreezeandsupport97,000limiton6axles. Multimodalsystem,connectivity,accessintrastatetransporttoamultimodalcenter. Integratefreightaspartofconsolidatedfeasibilityandenvironmentalstudies UnifyhighwayDistricts,IDA,FHWAtoremovefederalfreezeoninterstate Worktoeliminatethefederalfreezeontruckweightsontheinterstatesystem 129,999GVWfortruckstatewideuniformthetruckingindustrybehindtheinterstateload. Bettercommunicationbetweenhaulersandtheircustomers. Thissummitisagreatfirststep.Discusstheeconomicimpactofintegratedfreightsystems, needtohavesoliddatarewhatshippedin/outandhowtogrowdemandforIdahoproducts. Nooversightoflocalhighwaydistrictsexampleintrastatemaybedealingwithnoone withtechnicaloversightroadsregulatedby6localhighwaydistricts. Focuscreatewaysondriverrecruitmentandretention Seminarstobringinplayerpeer Multimodalair,water,highway,connectthemodes. Regulationneedstochangetogainmoreefficiency Goodbeginningtostartcohesiononanintegratedsystemdiscussion Public/privatepartnershipswillbekeytostrategy. Transload locations for TOFC/COFC in Idaho currently Salt Lake City and Hermiston, OR are closesttoBoise. LobbyEffortsforincreasedTransportationFunding Changeregulationstoallowheaviertrucks Certaintyforoversizeshipmentpermitting Uniformityofweightsasapolicyissue
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WHATDOESITTAKEFORUSTOWORKTOGETHERWITHINIDAHO'SEXISTINGPOLICYFRAMEWORK? DOESANYTHINGNEEDTOCHANGEANDIFSO,WHATANDWHY?
233. 234. 235. 236. 237. 238. 239. Knowledgeanddialogue DryPortlegislationandtaxingabilityisneeded(Pocatello,IdahoFalls,Boise,DEA) PeerStateReviewwouldbehelpful City/Countyauthoritiesok,butlackoftaxingabilityhurtsus.Idahoispassedbywhen companiesconsiderrelocatedbecausenodryports(andwedon'talwaysevenknowit). Notsure Wouldliketoseeexpansionofgovernmentprogramstoincludeotheravenuesthantying everythingtorail Existingtaxonportsforservicessuchasaircraftavionicspotentiallylimitstheamountof businesssuchcompaniesattract.Thiscoulddirectlyimpactthelevelofinboundshipping requiredandthereforereducelevelsofsuccessandoverallgreenergeneration.This businesscouldbelosttoneighboringstatesorotherswithoutsuchataxinplace. Istheredifitloanprogramtoolimiting?Needinsomeareasfortruckinginfrastructure improvement. Weneedmoreknowledgeaboutehstateofthecurrentfreighthaulingsystem.Weneed moreknowledgeaboutotherstateseffortstoimprovetheirsystemsWeneedideasonhow tobreakthroughthetruckvs.railissue. Railandtrucktransportationstakeholdersneedtoworkmorecloselytogetherandbe incentivizedtodoso.Cannotcontinuetoworkinseparatesilos. Limitedbuteffectivepolicyinitiativestoassistprivateenterprise Seemslikeareviewofcurrentpolicy/legislationthatdonotseemtogivethetrucking industryroomtoworkmorewithinotherformsoftransportation. NeedtolookattheNCR17Report,EconomicImportanceofRailroadsinIdaho. Morealignmentamongvariousentitiesmanagementstate'scomplexroadsystemITD, countyroaddistricts,city,etc. Worktowardnotconstrainingourselvesinpolicies.Helpingrailandtruckbemoreefficient. Needtofocusoncurrent/futurebusinessneeds.Notwhatwecando,notwhatwewantto do...butwhattheIdahobusinessesneedtocontinuetogrowandcompeteinaglobal market. Consistencestatewidetruckweights,lengths,regulations,etc. Needachampionforworkingtogether. Mayneedintermodalauthoritytohavetaxingauthority. Reviewexistingsuccessfulcollaborativeprograms. Policyisprobablynottheproblem.Lookatotherstatestoseeiftherearemodelsthatwork. Sharethesesuccessstoriesheretogetpeopletowanttocollaboratebasedoneconomic benefits. Weightrestrictionsoropportunitiesacrossregionornational. Getthedataandthedatawilldrivedecisionmaking. Allplayersatthetable.Noforcingofonemodeoveranother.Shipperschoice.Make variousmodesavailableinonelocationwhenpossible. Policygoverningtrucksneedtoincentivizecooperationandcoordinationwithrail,barges, planes.MostIdahopolicyfostersseparationandindependencevs.cooperationand collaboration. Makeabettercaseforchangewithourlegislation.
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Messageneedstobedeliveredbythebusinesscommunity. Wemustpursueimprovementinstatewidecoordination.setasideturfforawhile. Thatrailsandtrucksneedtoworktogether.Theyarenotalwaysincompetition. Nosignificantchanges.Needmoney.Environmentalgroupswillbeatremendousproblem. Moveforwardwithideasfromthissummittotrytoactunified/focusedintermodal cooperationtoimprove/developbettertransportation. quitlookingatselfinterests.Truckandrailworktogether.Privateandpublicentitieswork together.Dream? Railroaddictatespolicytheybuildtheirownrailtheysetthestandardsandareregulated bythefeds. Policiesneedtoreflectthatuserscreaterelationshipsandincorporateplans/policies Government/Commerce/ITDonsamepagepartnershipscreatethepolicyframeworkget supportoflegislature Havingtheopportunitytobeapartofthesystem/policyframeworkgotoregionalsummits toinvolvemore HaveaunifiedVisionforallofIdahofortransportationandeconomicdevelopment KeepqualityoflifeasanIdahoan,shippingoutwouldreducethis Getrightassetsattherightplace Notconcernedaboutin/outbalancebecausevalueaddedismoreimportant/balanceour globaleconomicservice. Stateleadershiponfocusinggovernmentinvestments Open,honestcommunicationsatearlieststagesofprojecttoidentifyeachparties expectations,limitations,etc. Supply/demandimbalancecomments,especiallyfromourpublicofficialscaredme.Supply anddemandinthelongtermSHOULDBEBALANCED.Also,basedoncommentsfromaTierI railroad(theyaskthequestion'dowewanttoservicethearea",ifwedon'tbalancesupply anddemandweruntheriskoffurtherdeteriorationinourtransportationsystem. Thissummitisagoodstart Continuewithregularfreightlimitsfirmorstatewideworkinggroup Notoverlyfamiliarwiththeproblem Toomanyregulationsthatarenotconsistentwithadjoiningstates AlsomultistateissueatportlevelneedcoordinationatLewiston/Portland/Seattletowork efficiently Needmorecurrentanddetaileddatatoaidinplanningandtoknowwherewearetruly startingdisagreementatourtablethatinbound/outboundisunbalancedtrucksare difficulttofind Communication(forumsbetweentheIdahoTransportationgroupwouldbeabighelp. CurrentlyIamunawareofanygroupthatwouldordoesprovidethistypeofplatformor forums. Weneedmoreconsistencyanduniformity.It'scostingtoomuchtomovefreightfromone modetoanotherbecauseofthedifferentregulationsandrequirements. Continuedfocusandopenforumssuchastoday.However,itsimportanttoprioritizethe issuesanfocusonthemostcriticalmattersfirst. Developcontinuityofregulationsacrossstatelines Workwithexternalpartnerstodevelopcontinuityandmakeinvestments IncorporaterepresentativesfromotherstatesintostudyonTACorworkgroup
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BecarefultoincreasingtruckweightsinIdahobecauseoftheefforttoexistingroadservices andbudgetsandtosafetyofotherroadusers.Vehicleswithheavierweightrequires increasedstoppingdistances. SuggestincludingsomeentitiesfromstatesadjacenttoIdahotoeliminate'conflicting regulation'forinterstate(external)freightsystems. Opportunity129,000totheextentTSAintegrated,throughouttobegivetohowthatmight impactamultimodalfacility,class1orSCpartners Includefundinginequation.Lookforwardtofutureneedsandplantoaccommodatethem. Miningboominghowdowemovethis'product'?NofreightnetworkincentralIdaho. Ithinkoneofthebiggestchallengesforfreightisthedifferencebetweenstateandfederal regions.Itwouldbebeneficialforthefreightsystemtobeconsistentacrossstates.Wealso needtoworktogetheronhowsuchaprojectwouldbefunded. soundslikehighway/truckingcommunityneedstoencourageorprovideincentivesto cooperatewithothermodesoftransportation. Newrailroadsubsidiestohelpfundinfrastructureprojects Educationbusiness,forecastwhatshippinginIdahowilllooklikein35yearssobusinesscan planahead Developintermodalandmultimodallocationstohelpfacilitateprogressandfreight movementefficiency Notsure Legislativesupport Thiswasagoodstart.Initiatethedialoguetopursuevariousopportunitiestothebenefitof all Idahoisgenerallygoodforfreight.Wejustneedtofixtheinflow/outflowissues.Makeit easyforindustryandnewcompaniestodobusinessinourstate. Moreofthesetypesofmeetingsonaregularbasis Torecognizethatwecannotoperateindependently,thatthelegislaturesupports'all'modes equallyregulationsincreasesizeandvolume/cost. Neededinformationbeforehandinordertodiscussthepolicyframework(presentationwas notenough) Moreeducation,moreopportunitieslikethistogetstakeholderstogethertotalkthroughthe issues. Bringtruckingtothetablebyencouragingthatindustrytocollaboratewithothermodesof freighttransportation. Doesstudypresupposethatintermodalisessentialtoaneffectivefreightsystem? Coordinationofeffort.Soundscienceshouldguideregulationintegratelocalhighway districtsrequirementswithstate Comprehensivereviewofregiononanmultimediaplatform Reviewsoundscienceeonhaulingsciencetohelpseeregulation Localhighwaydistrictsare'killingus'i.e.,breakuplimitsoruniqueregulationwithoutscience Regulationsarearbitrary Consistencybetweenstatesandlocalneedtobedone. HazardousmaterialsrailcarinspectionregulationsdonotallowinspectiononnonRRprivate property,onlyRRandpublicproperty,aloopholethatisasafetyissue. LobbyEffortsforincreasedTransportationFunding Changeregulationstoallowheaviertrucks Certaintyforoversizeshipmentpermitting Uniformityoftruckweightsasapolicyissue
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December13,2011 AttachmentI:Evaluation
Thefollowingisasummaryofcommentssubmittedbymeetingparticipantsonthebluemeeting evaluationsheet.Italicizedtextwasaddedtothesummaryascategoryheadingstoaidindigestingthe information. 1. THEFREIGHTSUMMITWASWORTHYOURTIME Yes(52) No(0) 2. LIKEDTHEMOST Content Goodinformationpresented. WasinterestingtolearntherewasPortaccessinIdaho.Wassurprisedtolearntherailroad doesnthavearailrampavailable. Lotsofgoodinformationaboutwhattoexpectinthefuture. Thefreighttransportationissuestranscendallbusinesssectors. WhatIlearnedaboutoveralltransportationinIdaho.WhatIlearnedaboutothermodesand statewidestatistics. Ilearnedsomuch LearnedalotaboutfreighttransportationinIdahoandthroughoutnation. Learningaboutthedifferentmodesandhowtheyinteractortrytointersect. Learningaboutthedifficultiesinvolved. QuiteeducationalasIdidnthaveadepthofknowledgeonthepoliciesassomeontheroom Learningaboutthedifferentneedsandconcerns LearningaboutdifferentviewpointssinceImnotknowledgeableoffreight. Goodopportunitytohearaboutfreight Lotsofgoodinformationpresented.IhaveamuchbetterunderstandingofIdahosoverall transportationsystem. Statusupdate Format Lovedformat. Abilitytogiveinput Openandprettytransparent First,presentationsonfreightmovementtosetthestage,2theinteraction/roundtable discussion. Seatingarrangementtomixupmeetingparticipantsgoodjob! Nametagsontablewerehelpfulforthemixedgroupsgoodjob! Location,format Formatinvolvingalltransportationsystemsandtransportationcompanies General Prettymuchallofit Allofit
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Ilikedthefactthattherewerealmost90peopleheretotalkabouttheseissues.Ithinkitisvery positive.
Interactionwithothergroups/sharingofideas Tabletopdiscussions(2) Roundtablefacilitateddiscussions(2) Roundtablediscussionswereinformative Enjoyedspeakingwiththoseinvolvedacrossthetransportationindustry. Engagementofagriculture Thevarietyofparticipantsandinterests Talkingwithtablemembersverydiverse. Thechancetotalkacrossindustries Interaction Interestincollaboration/integration Healthyfriendlydialogue Groupdiscussion Groupdiscussionswithgreatgrouptoworkwith Opendiscussionofissuesandgenuineinterestineachparticipantspointofview Opendialogue Theopendiscussionideasbackandforth Meetingotherstakeholders. Networking/hearingthoughtsofothers Ialsoenjoyedthetabletopdiscussionandhearingwhatotherindustrieshadtosay. Mytabletopdiscussionandtheoverallinformationsharedbyspeakers. Sharingofpositiveideas Itseducationalvalue.Sharingofideas. Discussionaroundthetableandunderstandingthedifferentperspectiveofhowtheysee freight. Hearingthefewpointsofallthedifferentpeople. Panel Panelwasexcellent Greatpanelpresentationsfromseveralperspectives panelrepsweregreat. GoodoverviewofthetransportationsysteminIdaho
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Content Issuesbynaturemaybedry Needspeakersmaterialinhandouts(slidesinprint)fromwhichtotakenotesfastenough.List ofattendees Discussionsseemtobefocusedmostlyonpolicy.Iwouldhavelikedtohearaboutupcoming capitalprojectsandimprovements. Itseemedlikequestionsaskedbythemoderatorwereleading.Theyweredifferentthanwhat thegreenformshowed. Mylackofknowledge Ithoughtthedatapresentedwassomewhatoldandoutofdate. LearninghowinconsistentandbehindIdahosrailsystemis.
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General Ihavelittleknowledgeofcurrentpolicyandthereforehavenogoodconstructiveinputfor assistance. Everythingwasgoodoverall KevinJefferswiththePMoverviewwasnotnecessary.Maureencouldhavehandledthisjust fine. Debates Size Logistics Unabletoseethescreen/sometimesdifficulttohear,toofaraway. Iwasinthefrontoftheroomtothespeakersleftandcouldnotseearoundthepodiumtosee thescreenwhenslideswereshown.Movedtothebackandprintonslideswastoosmall,oh well. Roomtemperaturewastowarm Ranoutofwater Time/Location Needmoretimeforgroupdiscussions Shorttimeframe Timingwasverygood Timecommitment,consider3hoursorless Panelwenttolong Wouldlikemoretimetomeet/greetothermeetingattendees. Thetimeconstraints TravelingtoBoise SUGGESTEDIMPROVEMENTS Content Provideinformationbeforehand.AttachPDFreportsorhyperlinkssowecanbebetter prepared. Ithinkthemeetingcouldhavebeenlongerandincludedcompanyandindustrypresentations. Moreregionaldata Moreinformationonstatisticsthanpolicydiscussion Meetingtime/location/scheduling PresentersmorespecifictoIdahoversusErikaspresentation Goodfirstsummit.Secondoneintwoyearscangiveaprogressreport.Theideaofregional meetingswasthrownoutbyagentleman.Idothinkregionalmeetingswouldbegood. Slidesshouldbereviewedfortextformat,includingcoloringtoenhanceviewingbythemeeting attendees. Providingcurrentdateapplicabletotodaysenvironment.Whilethedatarepresentedmayhave beensomewhataccurate,thecountry/Idahohasgonethroughsomesignificantchangessince 2007. Perhapssomeinitialprimerinformationsentforstudybeforehand.
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Format Moretimetalkingingroups,lesspresenters. Keeppresentersspeecheswithintheirtimelimit Logistics Stopwithturningon/offlights. Itwashardtoseetheslideshowduetolocationofseating Getabiggerprojectionscreenandpositionitinthecenter,frontoftheroomsoeveryonecan seeandreadit. None Notsure Allgood Verygood Perfectforme Icantthinkofathing Ithinkitisgood Fine Thoughtitwasgood Time/Location Putitatdowntownlocation Couldbealonger(annual)meeting Morningsareapersonalpreference.Greatlocation.Goodtimeofyearformeetingsfor agriculturerelatedbusinesssector. Morningsareoftenbetterformepersonally.Youlostpeopleastheafternoonwenton. Roundtablesworksfordiscussion,butnotpresentationsorQ&A. Moretime Shouldbreakupbeforefive.Wouldconsidertighteninguptheschedule. Yearlymeetings Timeofday.midmorning. HOWOFTEN Annually(23) Twiceayear(16 2years(3) 3years(3) AsNeeded(2) o Onlyasneeded o Orasneeded,oreveryotheryear,regional/localmeetingsmorefrequently TwiceaYearnow,OnceaYearinfuture Twiceayearorannually Similartoprofessionaldevelopmentconference ADDITIONALCOMMENTS Regionalfreightsummitshavebeenrecommendedbyamemberofourtablethiswouldall localchambersandlocalagenciestoparticipateintheprocess Overthenexttwoyears,haveaFreightSummitinNorthIdaho,oneinEastIdahoandonein SouthCentralIdaho
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WhileIunderstandthepurposeofthefreightstudy,itwouldseethatthiswouldbeagreat opportunitytostayintouchwithprivateindustry. Pleaselookintostatetostateuniformity Updateimpliesusingwhatwehaveandbringingitcurrent.Weneedaparadigmshift.Data drivendecisions;interfacewithproducersandshippingtoknowanddealwithissues constrainingmovingfreightthereforecommerce. KevinJeffersbrushuponPowerPointslides.Titleswithshadowswereextremelydifficultto read.Uselessbusybackgroundimages. Awesomeideas.Wantupdatesandtogetinvolvedasthingsmoveforward. Notmentionedhowandwherewewillgofromhere. Weneedtoreviewobjectiveandoftentoensurethatweareontrackandstayfocusedonhow weimprovetotaltransportationproductbyreducingcostandimprovingsafety. Iliketheformatobviouslywillrequiresomefollowup/refining. Verygoodjobmanaging Lookingforwardtomoreinformation Setupwebpageonprogress Greatideaforthesummit,plannedwell. Becarefultonotbuildinabiasforaparticularmode. Thankyou.Informativespeakers.Godmixofstakeholders.Interestingdiscussion. Makethismeatier.MytablehadpeoplethattraveledfromBuffaloNY,Vancouver,WAand EasternIdahoforthismeeting.Thatisalotoftravelforlessthan4hoursandjusttocollect initialthoughts. Greatmeeting.Verymuchneededandweneedthisinformationtosharewithourindustriesat leastonceperyear. Canwegetcopiesoftodayspresentations? Weneedmoregroupsinvolved. Itwillbeinterestingtocomebackandseetheprogressnextyear. ImnotsureIagreewiththeinbound/outboundpresentations.Immoreoftheopinionthereis ashortageoftrucksavailableforoutboundloads.Iftheresanimbalancewherecapacityis concerned,Ifeeloppositeofwhatwaspresented.Couldbeduetoolddata.Couldalsobe trucksversusloadtypenotverybalancedaswell. Boththesestudieswillbeveryusefultoregionalplanning.Pleaseincluderegionalbreakouts, dontovergeneralize. Manyplansfromconsultantstendtoberubberstamped.MakesurethesestaytunedtoIdahos uniqueneedsandusecurrentdata. Alsorequestwritingstylethatiseasytoreadastheyshouldbeusedbyavarietyof organizationsacrossthestate. Thanks! Imalittleconcernedabouttheaviationfreightimpactbeingoverlooked.
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Idaho Freight Study and Rail Plan Update Public Involvement Plan
Prepared for the
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Table of Contents
Project Description .................................................................................................................... 3 Goals of the Public Involvement Plan ...................................................................................... 3 Stakeholders, Participants and Audiences ............................................................................. 4 Outreach Activities and Schedule ............................................................................................ 4 Issues to Address ...................................................................................................................... 7 Using Public Input ..................................................................................................................... 7 Evaluation. .......................................................................................................................... 7 Roles and Responsibilities ....................................................................................................... 8
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The Plan will also address intermodal infrastructure, safety, and security issues, outline 5- and 20-Year Work Plans, and set the stage for a continuation of work underway across the State in adherence with PRIIA.
The most useful and relevant Idaho Freight Study and Rail Plan Update will rely on effective and meaningful public involvement and input which is intentionally generated, documented, and used in the production of the Project products. The goals of this Public Involvement Plan are to: 1. Effectively communicate the process and schedule of the Idaho Freight Study and Rail Plan Update, so that stakeholders can be involved in the process at the point they find most meaningful; 2. Facilitate active and collaborative participation by key stakeholders, relying on their intimate involvement and collective expertise to help develop and recommend the vision and plan for Idahos freight and rail systems; and,
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The intended outcome is a public that feels satisfied with the level of participation they have been offered, and has assisted the State in creating a project that best meets the overall purpose and need.
3. Collect public input to make a better product, by providing information, keeping the lines of communication open, and having a robust body of input available to consider when making decisions.
All Idahoans with an interest in the Idaho Freight Study and Rail Plan Update are encouraged to participate in the process. In addition, ITD has identified the following specific stakeholder groups for which this Project will have specific relevance: Users public and private, including but not limited to agriculture, manufacturing, natural resources, recycling, other products and passengers; Operators public and private, including but not limited to air, rail, port, trucking, highway; Economic Development; Elected Officials; Federal Government; State Government; Metropolitan Planning Organizations; Environmental organizations; and, General Public.
The outreach activities identified in Table 1 below are designed to meet the PIP goals, the products of which will inform the development of Project materials. The schedule for outreach activity implementation is also indicated in this table.
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Freight Summit
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Steering Committee
Regular but intentional interviews and check-ins with key stakeholders throughout the state to keep them apprised of process and to monitory for emerging or outstanding issues about which the project team should be aware. Adopt the Stakeholder and Public Involvement Plan; Affirm the draft Vision Statements, Goals and Objectives; Recommend Performance Measures, and Recommend Policies, Investment Priorities, and Investment Scenarios for testing. Recommend specific strategies and activities to be included in the Rail System Action Plan Post information; solicit comments
Interview log
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Facilitated Steering Committee meetings and meeting summary documentation Final Project Stakeholder and Public Involvement Plan Recommendations as indicated Website
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Focus Groups
As needed (up to four) to address/guide issuespecific components of the plan (potentially economic development, infrastructure, safety and security, congestion management, land use, performance measures, environmental issues, and/or financing.)
Focus group meetings will be triggered by the identification of up to four of the most critical issues (by topic or by region in which stakeholder engagement is essential to address). At a minimum, one focus group will be devoted to a significant rail issue, another to a significant freight issue, and the last two to those issues identified and proposed by the Project Team and/or Steering Committee.
Public Outreach
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Legislative Outreach
Use a variety of tools to enhance communication and understanding 1. Regular E-mail Blasts 2. Distribute a project one-pager to mobility managers for distribution in their areas as appropriate 3. Conduct regional stakeholder meetings to communicate the development of the draft, its vision, goals and objectives, and encourage review of the draft plan 4. Summarize public comment solicited through public outreach effort Convene information-sharing opportunities with legislators as identified to inform them of the study and planning process and secure their future understanding of the strategic vision and goals. 30-day public comment with production of draft plan Log of those with whom information is shared and their response/proposed follow-up
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Public Comment
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Issues to Address
At the time of the printing of the draft Public Involvement Plan, a Freight Summit has been convened. At the Freight Summit a list of issues to address in the process were identified, as were a number of suggestions for potential goals and activities.. Initially and summarily, issues include: Access and capacity; Collaboration; Economic competiveness; Funding; Information sharing/communications; Infrastructure; Planning; Policy; Safety; System connectivity among modes, within state, among other states, as part of a national network; Movement of natural gas; and, Consistency in regulation.
Evaluation
In order to determine if the public involvement activities are achieving the desired results, it is critical to assess their effectiveness periodically during the study. Information will be collected from the Freight Summit, Steering Committee, and Focus Group evaluation forms. These sheets will serve as a mini-survey by asking attendees questions related to the relevance and effectiveness of the meeting and process. An online questionnaire is another potential evaluation activity that may be used to evaluate process effectiveness.
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or vested in this project. Identify opportunities for that person to best be engaged. 2.! We have an opportunity to conduct four focus group meetings over the course of this project. What areas/topics/issues do you think would benefit most from a focus group discussion? Why? 3.! What are we missing? What other strategies should we employ and for what purpose?
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Intermodal Rail Volumes, AAR, BTS, Commodities (existing and expected FHWA future)
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Source BTS, FHWA BTS, FHWA US Census ITD/Boise State ITD/Boise State ITD/Boise State ITD/Boise State
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Probable Format Excel and/or GIS GIS files GIS files GIS files To Be Secured By ITD ITD ITD ITD
Item Idaho Crash Data Speed and Congestion Data - All Highways Pavement Condition on Major Corridors Bridge Location and Condition
Year recent 2011 or most recent 2011 or most recent 2011 or most recent 2011 or most recent
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Appendix A: Public Involvement Documentation April 10, 2013
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Probable Format Text File PDF GIS To Be Secured By ITD DEA Team DEA Team
FRA Rail Crossing Database (includes crossing number, RR, road f class, AADT, signals, day thru, night thru, total trains/day, posted speed, safety info (predicted casualty and fatality rates) Rail Safety Statistics Rail Network (includes location, owners, all track rights, density code, signal system type) FRA FRA
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Timetables, frequencies and times of Amtrak day trains 7 & 8 Total riders per train-mile FRA Cost Recovery Ratio Census Data Demographic Data Amtrak Amtrak US Census ITD/Boise State
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Table 9
Item
Results from Task 10 Rail System Inventory Stakeholder Interview Summaries Rail-centric (conducted as part of this study) Focus Group Summaries Railcentric (conducted as part of this study)
DEA Team
2012
MS Word
DEA Team
DEA Team See Section 4.0 Inventory of Supporting Documents for additional resources
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Table 10
Item
Results from Task 12 Rail Needs Assessment Stakeholder Interview Summaries Rail-centric (conducted as part of this study) Focus Group Summaries Railcentric (conducted as part of this study)
DEA Team
2012
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DEA Team
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Freight Analysis Framework (FAF3) Goods Dependent Industry Data Idaho Crash Data Idaho Employment Data (including specifics for Truck, Rail, Marine and Aviation Industries) Idaho Freight Summit Summary (conducted as part of this study) Idaho Highway Network Idaho Intermodal Network (point file including airports, water ports and intermodal facility locations) Idaho Rail Network Idaho Rail Statistics Idaho Rail Waybill Data Innovative project delivery tools (PPP and TIF) Intermodal Rail Volumes, Commodities (existing and expected future) Literature Review Marine Port Commodities, Volumes (existing and expected future) Motor Carrier and Freight Legislation, current & proposed (including REDIFIT program rules, Motor Carrier Statutes and Administrative Rules) Motor Carrier Permits and Port of Entry Policies (Idaho Transportation Board, IDAPA, adjacent state policies, including REDIFIT program rules, motor carrier statutes and administrative rules) National Rail Freight Infrastructure Capacity and Investment Study On-offs at Sandpoint
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Maritime Environmental/Community concerns Economic
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Table 17
Agency/Company Dept of Labor Panhandle Region Jobs Plus Boundary County EDC Silver Valley EDC NIC Small Business Development Center Bonner County EDC CDA Tribe Panhandle Area Council Inland NW Partners Inland Pacific Hub Kootenai Tribe Department of Labor North Central Region Port of Lewiston Clearwater EDA Swift Transportation Nez Perce Tribe Boise State University Idaho Department of Labor SW Regional Economist Boise Chamber of Commerce Idaho Department of Labor South Central Regional Economist Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization
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Agency/Company Idaho Department of Labor Southeastern and East Central Regional Economist 4 County Alliance of Southeastern Idaho Regional Development Alliance, Idaho Falls Custer Economic Development Association, Challis (R6) Name Tanya Alabain Kathy Ray Tim Solomon Jolie Turek Date Conducted 04/05/10 04/08/10 04/08/10 04/08/10 Area of Interest Economic - District 5 Economic -District 5 Economic - District 6 Economic - District 5 & 6
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Understand the purpose and scope of the project Understand the freight system as it exists today Identify the desired future for the freight system and how to measure success Understand the rail freight and passenger rail system as it exists today Provide additional inputs into the content of a rail needs assessment
Attachments to this Summary include: A. B. C. D. E. The Agenda Flip Chart Transcript Gresham PowerPoint - Project Purpose, Scope and Discussion Questions Steering Committee Inputs June 14, 2012 - Additional Issues and Opportunities Draft Freight Vision and Goals
Objective 1: Understand the Purpose and Scope of Project The facilitator kicked off the meeting with introductions and a review of the Steering Committee roles and responsibilities, per the Charter the group generated at the March 1, 2012 meeting. Given questions posed at the end of the last meeting and an expression by some of feeling overwhelmed, Maureen Gresham, ITD provided another overview of the purpose and scope of this project (See Attachment C - Gresham PowerPoint). She discussed ITD's intent to finish the Freight Study by November in order to inform discussion with legislators - but reminded the group that the plan belongs to the stakeholders; if they need to continue on and to work on more iterations, she is receptive and willing. This first study she sees as just a first step in starting the process of planning for freight movement on a statewide basis in Idaho. Maureen closed her presentation with three questions around which she conducted a discussion with the group. The facilitator recorded questions and responses on flip chart notes, which are transcribed and included as Attachment B to this summary. The following provides the three questions and a summary of the group's response.
1.
What is the one thing you want to get out of this effort? The Steering Committee seeks to produce something that propels the state toward a better infrastructure, identifying a few specific things they can do to get there.
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How much time are you willing to give the effort outside of the Steering Committee meetings? Participants expressed a mixed reaction to this question, some indicating they would do what they need to represent their interests, others indicating a need to reach out to othersemphasizing the importance of the regional meetings, and others identifying the integration of the Freight Study Vision and Goals into their respective operations as a key implementation activity.
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What is your biggest concern about the scope of the project? The biggest concerns participants articulated about the scope of the project included: Data - the need for more data, having data that can talk together, data integrity, the methodology of collecting and reporting data, and finding a balance between spending all the
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project time looking for data and knowing when some shape needs to be given to the state's Freight Study and Rail Plan Update with the data that is available. The differences between public and private operations - the influence of decisions respective to profitability, confidentiality of data and other related distinctions. Securing broad public input - specific questions were asked about securing County involvement and an appreciation for regional forums Maureen has already scheduled to secure that broader engagement.
Objective 2: Understand the freight system as it exists today A Draft Freight Study Overview and a Draft Freight System Issues and Opportunities Report was distributed to Steering Committee members in the week prior to the meeting, as was a copy of 50-slide PowerPoint presentation designed to distill that information (go to http://itd.idaho.gov/freight/freightstudy.html for copies of referenced materials). Steering Committee members were asked to review that material prior to the meeting. Kevin Jeffers, DEA Project Manager, provided a shorter PowerPoint presentation and overview of the two documents. The purpose of the discussion was to generate a shared understanding of the system as a whole as it is understood to date, and to respond to specific questions in order to help complete the two documents. Those questions and a summary of the ensuing discussion follow. The facilitator maintained a record of the responses to the question on flip charts, which have been transcribed and are included in Attachment B for further reference. 1. Given our data limitations, how could we supplement those limitations as we move forward? A number of specific suggestions for places to go for data were identified, although Kevin indicated that some of those have been requested already, to no avail. There was concern about the integrity of and the availability of data from private sources. The Department of Agriculture was identified as a key data source. Other suggestions included sitting down with the different providers of data and discussing it together to get a shared understanding of what it means, knowing that not all data is equal or crosswalks effectively. Some suggested some corrections to texisting data, and others asked at what point progress needed to occur regardless of the range of data available. Generating an effective methodology for collecting and using data across sectors and systems was discussed as a potential long-term goal. 2. Are there additional issues and opportunities (gaps) that havent been identified? What are they? The group ran out of time to discuss additional issues and opportunities collectively, but they did have available to them the Idaho Freight Summit Inputs, grouped by theme, January 20, 2012 (also provided at the March 1). They were asked to document on paper on an individual basis the issues and opportunities or gaps they could see that were not already documented in the Freight Summit paper or the Draft Freight Issues and Opportunities document. Those suggestions have been transcribed verbatim and are included as Attachment D for further consideration and use as appropriate. There was also an individual request to refer to "multi-modal" facilities rather than "inter-modal" facilities in the presentation, reports and meeting documentation. Objective 3: Identify the desired future for the freight system and how to measure success The facilitator reviewed with the group the freight system vision and goals as developed in response to input the Steering Committee provided at its March 1, 2012 meeting. The vision and goals are included as Attachment E. Maureen Gresham reported that she had been sharing this material as a draft with primarily public but some private stakeholders around the state, and that to date it has been well received, and specifically so the Vision.
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Given that the consultant will be asked to develop scenarios for what the freight system will look like in the future, the Steering Committee was asked to provide some detail around each of the three goals so that the consultant would have a sense of what the Steering Committee thinks the environment would look like when these goals are realized. By way of reference material, the group had a copy of the Idaho Freight Summit Inputs, Grouped by Theme, January 20, 2012, in addition to the draft reports just discussed. Committee members were asked to consider and reflect on the inputs in those documents as they participated in the exercise. The Steering Committee did seek a better understanding of the scenarios and how their input will be used to inform them. They moved forward with the process still with questions about what the scenarios were intended to do and look like, and some with questions about what the final product will look like that they are working to build. The Steering Committee divided into three groups, with the facilitator working to ensure as much diversity within the three different groups as possible. Each group took one goal and set of characteristics that helped generate that goal, and responded to the following discussion questions: 1. What does the freight system physically look like having achieved this goal? 2. What specific action must be taken in order to get achieve it? The Project Management Team participants took the entire set of vision and goals, and studied and came back with suggestions respective to system-wide performance measures that might indicate progress toward achieving the goals. Summarily, participants returned with the following draft recommendations: Goal 1: Idaho's freight system features seamless, modal connectivity while maintaining safety and efficiency. This group envisioned the realization of this goal as: Increased weight limit on trucks (interstate, intrastate, north/south and long/short haul) North/South route through Idaho Rail transload facilities featuring double tracks and public/private partnerships Improvements to bridges and highways, including passing lanes Goal 2: Idahos freight system features effective partnerships to leverage resources and opportunities. This group envisioned the realization of this goal as: A non-profit broker available to manufacturers and producers to facilitate their transportation shipments, working with trucks, rail, planes, port, etc. (like UPS/FedEx for freight) - In this scenario, the manufacturer and the producer are the customer. They are not required to use the broker. - Sometimes the issue is "information," and a broker can help with that. Goal 3: Idaho strategically invests in its freight system infrastructure while maximizing existing capacity. This group envisioned this goal as series of steps, to include: Educate the public Identify freight projects and prioritize Educate the decision-makers (legislators) Find state and federal funding Consolidate, coordinate and achieve some consistency across highway districts Generate a defined program of projects and funding strategies
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Respective to potential performance measures, the group came back with the following suggestions by Goal: Goal #1 Border crossing time Warehouse square footage Volume of freight in, out and thru (?) Jobs related to transportation Travel time/safety metrics Cost/ton/mile
Goal #2 Effective partnerships (is not a goal, is a strategy for accomplishing Goal #1) Goal #3 Strategic investments Miles of system Number of terminals Money spent Condition Ultimately, the group looking at performance measures proposed that the first goal was really an ultimate goal of the freight system, and the second "goals" could really be articulated as strategies to achieve the goal. Because of mixed feelings among the group as to whether goals 2 and 3 should be maintained as goals or strategies, Maureen Gresham took an action to work with the Project Management Team to generate a proposed solution. Participants provided feedback to the proposals, some challenging suggestions based on the barriers associated with achieving them, and some embracing concepts (such as the freight broker) as innovative and helpful ideas. The facilitator recorded feedback on flip charts, and those notes have been transcribed and are included in Attachment B- Flip Chart Notes. The suggestions made by the group by goal, and the feedback generated through the discussion, will be resource material to the consulting team as its develops system scenarios for Steering Committee review and consideration. Objective 4: Understand the rail freight and passenger rail system as it exists today A Draft Freight Rail Inventory and Passenger Rail System Profile and Analysis was distributed to Steering Committee members in the week prior to the meeting, as was a PowerPoint presentation designed to distill that information (go to http://itd.idaho.gov/freight/freightstudy.html for copies of referenced materials). Steering Committee members were asked to review that material prior to the meeting. Kevin Jeffers, DEA Project Manager, provided a shorter PowerPoint presentation and overview of the two documents during the meeting. The purpose of the discussion was to generate a shared understanding of the rail freight and passenger rail system as it exists today, and to identify additional information and data that the group considered important to completing the two documents. The facilitator posted the following two specific questions for which the project team sought answers: 1. What else do you need to see as part of a rail needs assessment? 2. What other data should we secure and where might we find it?
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In response, participants suggested more detailed railroad accident fatality data, identification of used and unused rail sidings , and a discussion about rail upgrades and highway alignment. Ultimately, all participants in the group took an action to provide specific responses to these two questions to Maureen by June 28th 2910. Parking Lot During the course of the day the group submitted the following three items, which were addressed as indicated, to the Parking Lot. 1. Improvement to rail infrastructure. This item, and specific details yet to be provided, remains in the Parking Lot for future consideration as the Rail Plan is developed. 2. What is driving the plan? It was suggested that those who produce and need deliver the commodities are the real customer, and the freight system itself is a tool to make that happen. This item and more discussion around it as a premise for the plan remains in the Parking Lot for future consideration as the Freight Study and Rail Plan update is developed. Evaluation Steering Committee and Project Management Team members completed written evaluation forms, which were collected and transcribed by the facilitator and are available upon request. Summarily, participants still found themselves overwhelmed with the scope of the project, appreciated meeting process to keep the discussion on track, and made specific suggestions regarding effective communication. Action Items 1. Maureen will meet with the Project Manage Team to discuss goals and scenarios per the Steering Committee discussion. 2. All participants will provide comments to Maureen by June 28 in response to the questions regarding needs of the Rail system and analysis.
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Steering Committee Meeting Thursday, June 14, 2012 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Objectives 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. TIME
AGENDA
Understand the purpose and scope of the project Understand the freight system as it exists today Identify the desired future for the freight system and how to measure success Describe what the environment might look like in that desired future Understand the freight and passenger rail system as it exists today Identify the desired future for the freight and passenger rail system and how to measure success TOPIC MEETING START AND PROCESS OVERVIEW INTRODUCTIONS Marsha Bracke, Bracke & Associates, Inc. Facilitator Recap since last meeting REFERENCE MATERIALS Agenda Contact Lists: Steering Committee and Project Team March 1 2012 Steering Committee Meeting Summary Final PIP Final Charter Discussion Questions What is the one thing you want to get out of this effort? How much time are you willing to give the effort outside of the Steering Committee meeting? What is your biggest concern about the scope of the process? Project Visual Freight System Overview Freight Mobility Issues and Opportunities Issues and Opportunities Discussion Questions Given our data limitations (reference slide 9), how could we supplement those limitations as we move forward? Are there additional issues and opportunities (gaps) that havent been identified? What are they? OBJ
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Maureen Gresham, ITD Division of Transportation Performance Marsha Bracke, Bracke and Associates, Facilitator
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Kevin Jeffers, David Evans and Associates, Inc., Project Manager: Idaho Freight Study and Rail Plan Update Presentation and Facilitated Discussion
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Kevin Jeffers, David Evans and Associates, Inc., Project Manager: Idaho Freight Study and Rail Plan Update Presentation and Facilitated Discussion
Rail System Overview Passenger Rail System Profile and Analysis Rail Needs Assessment Discussion Questions What else do you need to see as part of a rail needs assessment? What other data should we secure and where might we find it?
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Proposed Meeting Schedule/Objectives: August 22, 2012 Overall Freight 1. Review Project Teams scenario testing results 2. Recommend preferred scenarios 3. Recommend policy-level initiatives and future management tools that may enhance freight mobility 4. Recommend short and long-term strategies 5. Test inputs via vision, goals, objectives Rail: Freight and Passenger 6. Review, discuss and recommend Proposed policy changes Proposed projects and screening criteria Project impact analysis 7. Test inputs via vision, goals, objectives September 25, 2012 Overall Freight 1. Review, discuss and provide input regarding: Freight policies, funding, resources and management tools Action plan and strategy recommendations Preliminary Draft Freight Study document Rail: Freight and Passenger 2. Review, discuss and provide input regarding: Institutional and policy changes Project prioritization and implementation schedule Review and confirm public comment process Preliminary Rail Freight and Passenger Rail document
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ATTACHMENT B Flip Chart Transcripts June 14, 2012 FEEDBACK: WHERE TO GO FROM HERE? Italics indicate Maureen's response What is the one thing you want to get out of this effort? How can I help you? What program can accomplish? Better infrastructure to get products to market Practical, effective way to collect ideas and generate implementable plan Better understanding of freight Movement Intent- implementation 2-3 critical action items to facilitate freight movement Study with ITD top priorities Identify general or specific corridors (inform ITD corridor planning) How much time are you willing to give the effort outside of the Steering Committee Meeting? Not necessarily about time about integrating As much as I need to represent our interests Important project reaching out to others need to hear from them Regional meetings good opportunity Opportunity to be proactive What is your biggest concern about the scope of the process? To get meaningful useful product Data Talk about today/vet with this group/homework Methodology of collecting and reporting Dont know what it looks like when its close how to determine if its good or not Will talk today about your desired conditions Process: where now/going/how? Varied level of detail Getting there How address needs at County level? Regional Freight Forums Focus groups Summit need shared vision Feasibility and implementation on private facilities funding implications Your plan Private and public infrastructure affects data/confusion Issue of profitability This group can discuss/address Regardless, government has a great impact Right process, right group, first step Wont resolve everything right entities
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FEEDBACK: ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES Given our data limitations (reference slide 9), how could we supplement those limitations as we move forward? Ask BNSF have 2011 data Sources related to potato availability American Trucking Association Compare re Idaho Kathy will ask WATCO provide short line data Review Class 3? Is it captured? Separate and understand what you have from various sources Sit down together to sift through/understand hand off Are we counting pass thru? POC info aggregated Department of Ag- Dairy and other before first UPRR 2011 available ask Air Carrier Airports should have good data by carrier There are the specific areas where data doesnt provide adequate information? Then where do we go? How much do we need to achieve on broader goals? Does the status of the data have to be an impediment? Trace back requirements on products will help with data issue of propriety Federal not as up to date as Idaho Is 2011 reflective? (depends on community) Should we consider a broader range of dates? Port data/including Washington ports/lower granite pool Data helps us answer specific questions Strategic needs for data to inform next iteration standard State Association Industry Product Be cognitive of connectivity among systems/states to inform decisions Exports Department of Ag data differs overview data consult Be careful about rail and truck data Couched to their agenda Look at how they go where they go Have to look outside the state How system works strategic decision Data will help inform MEASURING GOALS Goal #1 Increase weight limit on trucks interstate and intrastate, north/south, long haul/short haul Rail have transload facilities, double tracks, public/private partnership Bridge/highway improvements passing lanes Goal #2 Manufacturer and producer work with nonprofit entity to serve as broker get work done
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Idaho freight brokerage-ship work with trucks, planes, port, etc (FedEx, UPS) Manufacturer and producer are customer Information
Goal #3 Education of public Identify freight projects, prioritize Education the decision makers (legislators) Finding the means for funding state/federal Consolidation, consistency, coordination of highway districts Defined program of projects and funding strategies FEEDBACK Good, important ideas but bigger piece at play, how to pull together in profit driving economy Plan help define landscape to take good ideas to inform policy that helps the public section Dont know that these descriptions functionally hit the road Optimistic, but how do I take all this and use it? Competing agendas Give an honest view of landscape so we all know how we fit in? Take these items and turn them into action/functionality policy Re brokerage/info system F-way can help consumers info system Dont see a role for government other than money and priority decisions; no enforcement/safety maybe we dont want that See benefit of clearinghouse dont reinvent where use cooperative structure Maintain the competitive/independent nature ITD finance/kick off cooperative Bring volume and logistics together If increase rail infrastructure, impacts safety at rail crossings Consider cost of life factor on rail crossings Impressed by cooperation, i.e.: increase weight limits Not necessarily agree that #2 and #3 are not measurable they are strategies, not goals. What do you think? Goal 3 Action #1: Educating the public lots of money New/consistent truck weights and impacts on bridge/highways working together to accomplish Feds effect truck weights Get obstacles out of the way (like lesser government) Clear obstacles through this process Important goal collaboration/partnership private/state partnerships understand needs and deliver Education - understand current system, implications, cost Cooperation of entities good for Idaho and potential legislation go together Education take advantage of every opportunity Long run better for everyone Intrigued with freight cooperate (an option, a tool) Exercise illuminates challenges for committee many ideas/complex issue Long iterative process
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Keep at it Idaho not taking advantage with geographic location great location Need to connect infrastructure (cost) with economic development (value) necessary Need for existing companies and potential new ones where we are and where we are going How do we finalize goals want it to be orderly need to define better Encourage different stakeholders to look at larger picture from high level Healthy Idaho will benefit all (UT, OR, WA, US) Any thing you do that makes things work better is good Youve done a great job of identifying issues and questions to address Inbound emphasis facilitate inbound cooperative? Economy of scale
RAIL NEEDS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS More detailed RR accident fatality data Rail sidings currently unused? Industrial uses? Spurs into industrial properties RR upgrades and highway alignment/risk of derailment ACTION ITEMS 1. Maureen Meet with PMT, goals/scenarios with SC 2. RRs provide specific responses to RR questions 3. Provide comments to Maureen by June 28th PARKING LOT 4. Improvement to rail infrastructure 5. What is driving? Commodities
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and throughout Idaho Identification of key trends, barriers, implications Framework for future investments
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Vision, Performance Measures, Preferred Scenario Policies, Coordination Mechanisms, Programs
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How much time are you willing to give the effort
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ATTACHMENT D Steering Committee Inputs June 14, 2012 - Additional Issues and Opportunities Deeper look at rail infrastructure needs/conditions More emphasis on the meta-analysis; the gentlemen from UDOT talked about this How we interact with surrounding states and the nation (big picture) Everyone is always quick to say that inter-modal is the answer to everything. I know that a study has been done that has said that the Treasure Valley was the best location for something like this. However, we need to find out if any rail provider is even interested in doing this first Inter-modal programs have been successful, but the risk associated with starting them is huge and Im sure rail will not do anything without firm commitments from the industry. The majority of the conversation today focused on data. A brainstorming discussion on specific opportunities for each mode of transportation may help to prioritize issues/opportunities Given what the USDOT gentlemen said makes me more concerned of the November 2012 deadline. Need to have the consultant work closely with organizations to gather [?] policies. Seems like a daunting task. Maybe initial system should be prioritized with data at the forefront. I would like to know more about the regulatory systems for the Highway networks not managed by ITD. All the Highway Districts? How create? What is takes to change them and their jurisdiction? Add a short summary of intermodal commerce authorities in Idaho Rail logistics recognizing how freight movies unit trains, etc. What are the best opportunities that Idaho has to plug into the western U.S. transit system and how do we make that happen? Address pass through traffic of freight differently/separately from freight that Os or Ds in Idaho Address/clarify that Federal weight limits apply only on the Interstate Discuss/explain National Truck Network in Idaho and how it affects/relates to freight in Idaho Discuss/explain Idahos permitting process for freight in Idaho (Highway) We need a process by which ITDs program development can reflect freight interests/needs in the identification and prioritization of projects Identify Idahos 129k Pilot network (a map and description).
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ATTACHMENT E Draft Freight System Vision and Goals, June 14, 2012 Freight System Vision and Goals Goals are intended to be broad, the objectives will be specific and measurable. Characteristics provided in italics are intended to help describe the inputs and features provided by stakeholders to date that inform the development of this goal statement.
Freight powers Idahos Economy Goal 1: Idahos freight system features seamless, modal connectivity while maintaining safety and efficiency. Flexible Continuity Multi-Modal Accessibility Safety Efficiency Technology
Goal 2: Idahos freight system features effective partnerships to leverage resources and opportunities. Collaboration Information Platform for communication Partnerships Cross-modal collaboration Private/public Regulation
Goal 3: Idaho strategically invests in its freight system infrastructure while maximizing existing capacity. Funding Maximizes existing resources Research and data Accountability Measurements Prioritization Sustainability
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A. B. C. D.
The Agenda Flip Chart Transcript Witzke PowerPoint - Freight Study Preferred Scenario Process and Results Witzke PowerPoint - Rail Needs Assessment
Process Needs Maureen Gresham kicked off the meeting by reviewing the purpose of this process - to answer the questions of 1) where are we? 2) where do we want to go (vision)? and 3) how do we get there? She pointed out that it will take multiple parties together to achieve the vision. This work lays the framework for recommendations, which she will, and expects others will, take back to their boards and staffs to provide input on, act on, and help the entire state move forward. Maureen reported that she has been sharing the group's proposed Vision and Goals widely, and that it is well received and no changes proposed. Objective 1: Identify Preferred Scenario Concepts Ericka Witzke, Cambridge Systematics, made a presentation describing how the two proposed scenarios were derived based on a list of performance measures and activities collected and proposed through the stakeholder outreach process. Discussion related to that presentation was maintained on flip charts by the facilitator and is included as Attachment B to this meeting summary. The PowerPoint presentation is attached and included as Attachment C. The presentation solicited dicsusion around a number of specific questions, including: Are there other measures we should look at? Performance measures were identified as a point of concern by some, with suggestions about how to identify the most meaningful performance measures. Specifically individuals suggested: o Look at volume and cost of freight, rather than value o Indicate how transportation affects cost, looking at demand and efficiency o Consider how to measure secondary impacts and more than one measure o Identify what can be reasonably tracked over time o Confirm whether risk is a factor o Consider the economic benefit o Factor in opportunity cost o Reconsider the Port Freight measurements-recognizing that perhaps offload/backload number per hour would be more appropriate and meaningful o Measure the "right" and a limited number of things, to include the right service, time, condition and price all specific to Idaho Maureen invited recommendations for additional and specific performance measures from the group, noting that the group will approve the final performance measures at the next meeting. Is there another role that you see you have related to performance measures? Rick Naerebout reported the Department of Agriculture would have aggregated statewide information for dairy data and measurements. There were no other responses to this question.
Ericka reviewed the list of projects - or levers - used in the different scenarios, and the process of applying measures to scenarios based on the levers selected. Reiterating that the proposed concepts were illustrative, the group participated in its own process of identifying which levers to include in preferred scenarios.
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With the list of levers generated through the Freight Study outreach process in hand, the Steering Committee divided into three diverse groups; a fourth was comprised of Project Management Team members participating in the meeting. John Brown and John Watts were not present at the time this process started, and provided their own contribution to the final outcome when group reports were collected. Groups were instructed to: 1. Pick the top 5 levers that comprise their collective preferred scenario and describe each to ensure a shared understanding of the meaning and intent, and 2. Identify if any of the other levers included in the material should not be included in the proposed scenarios Work groups completed this task and reported back to the large group, with the following results drawn respective to the project levers by number and by the number of times they were identified:
Table 1: Scenario Development Results
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Steering Committee Groups John Brown / John Watts Project Management Team
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10 11 7
One team looking for more detail a round 12 One team combined all of concept a rea 3 into one number 7
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Too industry specific; leave on yes list Too industry specific; leave on yes list
Generall y prefer less government, but seek levers specifi c to: Local Hi ghwa y Distri cts (one enti ty per county?) Dry Port Legislation Freight Steering Commi ttee) 6 6 Too industry specific; leave on yes list 16 Ma rket dri ven, off lis t 19 Al ready covered, off lis t 20 Al ready covered, off lis t All levers that did not make this list or are not identified on the NO list, will remain on the preferred scenario proposal.
Based on this exercise, the Project Team will come back to the next meeting with specific recommendations, identify potential costs as low, medium, and high (as possible), and use that to confirm priorities and assignments in the resulting product. Items 16, 19 and 20 will not appear in the next product. Objective 2: Provide Input to the Rail Needs Assessment Ericka presented an overview about the Rail Needs Assessment. Discussion related to that presentation was maintained on flip charts by the facilitator and is included as Attachment B to the meeting summary. The PowerPoint presentation is attached and included as Attachment D. The presentation solicited dicsusion around a number of specific questions, including: Does this reflect your understanding of the rail system? The group discussed maps, noting the following concerns: o The extent to which the short rail lines are presented (or not)
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o References to compliance instead of capacity or physical restrictions o Discomfort with the 07 maps and what that communicates Suggestions included: o Generate maps showing all active and all inactive lines, ownership, and the potential correlation with origination/termination traffic by volume o Discuss capacity in terms of restrictions rather than compliance o Consider appropriate message respective to the 07 maps if they are going to be used
What additional rail system needs have we not identified? Maureen pointed out the requirement to identify funded, committed projects lists over 1-5 years and more general needs and expectations out 6-20 years, and the challenge of doing that for planning purposes while maintaining the privacy needs of the rail lines. The Minnesota Rail Plan was identified as an example of where that specificity was provided, with the note that Minnesota has a robust passenger rail system influencing that communication. The group discussed the need for rail information to show prospective businesses where access exists; conversely, they discussed the opportunity to show rail where commerce has a need, and the rail lines can respond accordingly. Representatives from Individual rail lines said they would send Maureen what they could, and the facilitator pointed out the question has been asked and the promise made several times before; the information needed is still not available. Ultimately, the Steering Committee asked Maureen to put her request in writing and each railroad will respond accordingly. One individual pointed out that with the rail lines showing in the 07 map such additional capacity, that it is realistic that there may not be a long list of projects or investments planned in the short term. Maureen also distributed a draft copy of the Rail Plan Update Outline, which proved to be miscopied and not all pages available. She will send the outline to the group electronically for their review and comment. Action Items 1. Cambridge Systematics will provide a definition to the term 'value' if it is going to be used in the Freight Study 2. The Project Team will develop and present recommendation for performance measures and the preferred scenario concepts at the next meeting for Steering Committee review and decision-making 3. All Steering Committee members with comments about the map and rail data are invited to review Tech Memo 10 as soon as possible and send those comments to Maureen 4. The Project Team will produce a map showing all active and inactive lines 5. Maureen will send a specific written request of informational needs to the railroads, who will respond accordingly in a timely fashion 6. Maureen will send out an electron copy of the Rail Plan Update outline 7. All will review the Rail Plan Update outline and provide comments to Maureen The next meeting, originally scheduled for October 9, will be rescheduled for later in the month to foster a greater amount of participation by Steering committee members (who had a number of conflicts with the October 9 date). A doodle calendar will be issued to identify and confirm the best meeting date. The Steering Committee participated in a meeting evaluation process, the results of which are listed verbatim in the Attachment B, Flip Chart Transcript, page 4.
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ATTACHMENT A: AGENDA IDAHO FREIGHT STUDY AND RAIL PLAN UPDATE STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 19, 2012
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Steering Committee Meeting Wednesday, Septembe r 19, 2012 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Objectives
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Overall Freight 1. Identify preferred scenario concepts Rail: Freight and Passenger 1. Provide input to Rail Needs Assessment 2. Review and discuss Rail Focus Group results TIME TOPIC Welcome and Introductions Marsha Bracke, Bracke and Associates, Inc. Facilitator Process Needs Maureen Gresham, ITD Freight Study Presentation: Preferred Scenario Process and Results Erika Witzke, Cambridge Systematics WORKING LUNCH Identify Preferred Scenario Concepts Facilitated Process BREAK Rail Plan Update Presentation: Rail Needs Assessment Erika Witzke, Cambridge Systematics Facilitated Discussion 1. Does this reflect your understanding of the rail system? 2. What additional rail system needs have we not identified? Presentation: Inputs Maureen Gresham, ITD Facilitated Discussion 1. Does this outline appear to fulfill your need for the Rail Plan? 2. What changes would you propose? REFERENCE MATERIALS
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Agenda Power Point Presentation: Preferred Scenario Process and Results Draft Freight Performance Measures August 27, 2012 About Scenarios Document Scenario Placemats Scenario Project Summary & Selection Worksheet
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Proposed Meeting Schedule/Objectives: October 9, 2012 Overall Freight 1. Review, discuss and provide input regarding: Freight policies, funding, resources and management tools Action plan and strategy recommendations Comment on study recommendations Rail: Freight and Passenger 2. Review, discuss and provide input regarding: Rail Vision and Goals Recommend criteria for evaluating rail projects Process for completing Rail Plan Update
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ATTACHMENT B Flip Chart Transcripts September 19, 2012 PRINCPLES OF MEETING CONDUCT Participate Listen... Be open to new ideas Be solutions oriented One person speaks at a time Respect one another Phones/e-mail - off FREIGHT DISCUSSION NOTES Balance freight through, generated in Idaho, coming into Idaho Comments on performance measurements Definition of current/future year value Look at volume and cost of freight (value changes) These look like outputs How is the transportation adding value/affecting cost? These are indicators of how industry is responding Need to look at demand/efficiency How do you measure secondary impact (yogurt plant)? Gross Regional Product/Employment - can't look at just one thing Next meeting - recommend final performance measures What are we reasonably going to be able to track over time? Should risk be a factor? Have to consider in context of other factors/economic benefit REDIFIT - not just agriculture State highway network and local road network - truck weight issues Scenario overview - just discuss purpose Question 1: Burden of regulatory system - cost/efficiency? Safety? Down/Wait times, etc. - index to inform the regulatory environment Port Freight System - none/2 in 20 years? Why just this one? Bigger one - personal/employee safety Port - offload/backload # per hour Rail Safety - FRA rating for rail crossings/number of trains Measure right: service, time, condition, price - measures those 4 things - focus on that and drill down for Idaho Opportunity cost - adding things that don't exist Opportunity cost - I95 for full trucks Compare to "Connect Oregon" - getting infrastructure funding Abandonment - what about airlines and roads? For rail - what is the underlying reason. Might not be a good measure - market driven Question 2: State Department of Agriculture aggregates Dairy data
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SCENARIO PROCESS 1. Pick top 5 levers and 18-21 (and not on table): On flip charts write a definition of what this means/entails 2. In time available: review remaining levers, indicate yes/no/add, identify 1 lever, if any, that should not be included GROUP REPORTS #3 - self explanatory #7 - ongoing program; legislature funding needed; drives #6 and #5 #10 - self explanatory #11 - self explanatory #12 - connect north and south Idaho #16 - should not be included (this is our protest vote) #2 - designate freight corridors and freight design standards (map to define corridors;, working with industries to identify, standards re passing lanes, rest areas, rail crossings) #8 - Increase Section 130 (increases safety and minimizes risk at grade crossings) #3 - Harmonize TS &W regulations (legislative action, coordination with other states) #14 - coordinate with economic development organizations (big value/low cost, statewide committee for communications, aligns with #15 and #2 $17 - ITS and Technology (integrating technology, decrease regulatory costs, create data) #12 - improve US95 north/south straighten/widen - improve flow of freight, enhance use of Port, accelerate exports/imports, grow access to rail, BNSF north vs. South #7 - The coordination of the #3 concept area" makes sense, as we believe all sources of funding for infrastructure improvement can be utilized #4 - Improve connections with grant elevators and other ag connections to rail and road by c/b evaluations #10 - build partnerships with agriculture and manufacturing industries to identify strategic investments in freight corridors
PM TEAM Access (rail, water, air, rail heads/highways, intermodal) - #4, 5, 11 Partnerships (Ag, Manufacturing, industry, EOOs) - #10 Funding (federal, state, private, CDBG, RCBG,. Redifit) - #7 JOHN B 1 (already doing), 5, 6,7, 8, 11 Tie to goals Lower cost of freight Law foundation - maximize ability to deliver overall overarching plan to achieve goals DISCUSSION #6 allows all to work together - collect and disperse Maybe started funding root of problem - with 7 can make 6/15 happen Projects vs. funding vs. political will Need to define return on investment
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RESULTS
YES SC Teams
2 3, 3 4
John
PM Team
4 5 7 10 11
NO SC Teams
4 5 6
Notes
5 6 7 8 11
Too industry specific; leave on yes list Too industry specific; leave on yes list Too industry specific; leave on yes list One team combined all of concept area 3 into one number 7
One team looking for more detail around 12 16 Market driven, off list Generally prefer less government, but seek levers specific to: Local Highway Districts (one entity per county?) Dry Port Legislation Freight Steering Committee) 19 20 Already covered, off list Already covered, off list
All levers stay on the list with the exception of 16, 19 and 20, and anything associated with 18 that is not specifically included. 7, 10, 11 and 12 all made the list three times, 3, 4, 5, and 8 made the list twice each. SCENARIOS NEXT STEPS Will come back with specific recommendations (potential costs/low, medium high) and confirm priorities, assignments for Action Plan RAIL DISCUSSION Indicate short lines on rail materials for accurate depiction of how it works Map - reality in Idaho, official per STB One map - all active, all inactive Second map - with ownership Appendices See and check Tech Memo 10 regarding maps - send comments to Maureen Consider how this correlates with origination/termination traffic (volumes) Concern about reference to double-stacks - misnomer - what about high/wides/etc., other restrictions, tunnels, etc. "286 and above" "All are 286" Uncomfortable with '07 maps - if used, lots of bullet points to indicate caveats - our whole rail line is red All kinds of projects planned Indicate anticipated investment - broad Idaho's plan to show need to support rail line improvements List of improvement needs/broad sense of planned improvements Need to know who's coming so we can determine where/how much investment - have capacity now
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Requirement 1-5 year, 6-20 year Minnesota volume comparison Funded, committed project lists Needs in time frames Passenger influence Something that tells us needs and how to address Maureen - ask each entity with a specific written request of what we need - railroads respond
ACTION ITEMS 1. Define "value" 2. Develop/present recommendations at next meeting 3. See and check Tech Memo 10 - send comments to Maureen 4. Produce a map showing all active/inactive lines - Maureen 5. Maureen send a specific written request of informational needs to railroads 6. Railroads respond to Maureen's request 7. Maureen send rail Update outline 8. All - review Rail Plan outline and provide comments to Maureen PARKING LOT Nothing submitted to Parking Lot EVALUATION
Productive meeting - Erika's definitions helped. Process progressing, understanding Appreciate that we come together with dedicated time and focus Informative - people/entities in room Tangibly looking at levers - big step Perspective and various ideas from different interests - better perspective/issues Think I made progress but don't know what Like length - tough to get job done Starting to come together, handouts useful Like breakouts - forces us all to participate - railroad and trucking together Great lunch God to see progress since last time here Looking forward to seeing to fruition Discussion - greater understanding of more perspectives Interaction with group - learn Hear various inputs State can only be better from this
Long meeting So many documents, products out - summary Milestones - handling of documents - file sharing to go pick up Names on both sides of table tents Don't know where I'm at and don't know what I did until next meeting Struggling to figure out what rail has to do with ITD ITD's role Who is target audience of final report? Documents/data revisions - what happened with that? Is what we're doing more staff than Steering Committee driven Still don't know what final product will look like Refer back to goals more often - understand design interface between fright study and rail plan Presentation on rail -w hat is and isn't required by feds/adds value Levers - don't want to leave other specifics out "access" etc.
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ATTACHMENT C: PREFERRED SCENARIO PROCESS AND RESULTS POWERPOINT PRESENTATION September 19, 2012
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Presentation Overview
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Freight powers Idahos Economy 1. Idaho's freight system features seamless, modal connectivity while maintaining safety and efficiency 2. Idahos freight system features effective partnerships to leverage resources and opportunities 3. Idaho strategically invests in its freight system infrastructure while maximizing existing capacity.
Source: http://itd.idaho.gov/dashboard/
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Link actions to goals/objectives e.g. overall ITD and Freight Study Manage performance/target setting improve the management and delivery of programs, projects, and services Resource allocation/prioritize projects invest where greatest need/benefits Communicate results highlight the value of public investments in transportation; concrete way for stakeholders to see ITDs commitment to improving the system and build support for investments Strengthen accountability promote accountability for use of taxpayer resources
Freight Demand Freight Safety Freight Efficiency Freight System Condition Other (not reviewed)
Environment Economic Impacts System Investment
Source
Currently tracked by ITD Not currently tracked, but data required is available
Freight Demand
Linking Performance Measures to Goals
11 Related ITD Goal Mode Performance Measure Current Year Value/Tonnage of Freight Moved by Mode by Direction Future Year Value/Tonnage of Freight Moved by Mode by Direction Current Year Value/Tonnage of Key Commodities Moved Output/Gross Regional Product by Freight-Dependent Industry Sectors Employment by FreightDependent Industry Sectors Productivity by FreightDependent Industry Sectors Status (existing, data available, data not available) Data available Data Source FAF3, STB Waybill, FAA, IDA, USACE, Port of Lewiston FAF3 FAF3, STB Waybill, FAA, IDA, USACE, Port of Lewiston BEA, US Census Bureau
ISFS Goal 1 Idahos freight system features seamless, modal connectivity while maintaining safety and efficiency ISFS Goal 2 Idahos freight system features effective partnerships to leverage resources and opportunities LRTP Goal - ITD supports the states economic vitality by enabling efficient movement of people and goods
All
Data available
All
All
Data available
All
Data available
Multimodal
All
Data available
BLS, LEHD
All
Data available
BLS
LEGEND
Existing Measure
Future Measure
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Questions / Comments
1. Are there other measures we should look at? 2. Is there another role that you see you have related to performance measures?
Scenario Concepts
Objective of Scenarios
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Understand how different investments may relate to the performance of the freight system
Cost to Preserve
Cost to Expand
Focus on Preservation
Conceptual Example, Only
Funding Available
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Support Freight?
Conceptual Example, Only
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Freight Summit Stakeholder Interviews Regional Briefings Steering Committee Homework Assignment
Freight Needs
Unique Aspects of Study Goals Identifying Projects, Programs, & Concepts to Goals
What we heard
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Future Scenarios
Choosing a new future for the Idaho Freight System
Baseline no build future scenario Reflects business as usual investments in existing system
Focus on needs of agricultural industry Investments trend more toward rural areas
Focus on needs of the emerging technology/advanced manufacturing industries Investments trend more toward urban areas
Refining Scenarios
Link Scenarios to unique aspects of each goal
Goal
Goal 1 - Idaho's freight system features seamless, modal connectivity while maintaining safety and efficiency
Refining Scenarios
Link Scenarios to unique aspects of each goal
Goal
Goal 1 - Idaho's freight system features seamless, modal connectivity while maintaining safety and efficiency
Goal 2 - Idahos freight system features effective partnerships to leverage resources and opportunities
Goal 2 - Idahos freight system features effective partnerships to leverage resources and opportunities
Goal 3 - Idaho strategically invests in its freight system infrastructure while maximizing existing capacity
Goal 3 - Idaho strategically invests in its freight system infrastructure while maximizing existing capacity
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Refining Scenarios
Link Scenarios to unique aspects of each goal
Goal
Goal 1 - Idaho's freight system features seamless, modal connectivity while maintaining safety and efficiency
Refining Scenarios
Link Scenarios to unique aspects of each goal
Goal
Goal 1 - Idaho's freight system features seamless, modal connectivity while maintaining safety and efficiency
Goal 2 - Idahos freight system features effective partnerships to leverage resources and opportunities
Engaged / active public Use of non-DOT funding sources (e.g. private sector, or new fees) Infrastructure investments that target sectors of the economy, private partnerships Legislative support for investing in Idahos transportation system
Goal 2 - Idahos freight system features effective partnerships to leverage resources and opportunities
Engaged / active public Use of non-DOT funding sources (e.g. private sector, or new fees) Infrastructure investments that target sectors of the economy, private partnerships Legislative support for investing in Idahos transportation system Investment in maintaining existing system Investment in new infrastructure Cost effective investments Investments that leverage existing resources
Goal 3 - Idaho strategically invests in its freight system infrastructure while maximizing existing capacity
Goal 3 - Idaho strategically invests in its freight system infrastructure while maximizing existing capacity
Refining Scenarios
Link Scenarios to unique aspects of each goal
Goal
Goal 1 - Idaho's freight system features seamless, modal connectivity while maintaining safety and efficiency
Refining Scenarios
Link Scenarios to unique aspects of each goal
Goal
Goal 1 - Idaho's freight system features seamless, modal connectivity while maintaining safety and efficiency
Goal 2 - Idahos freight system features effective partnerships to leverage resources and opportunities
Engaged / active public Use of non-DOT funding sources (e.g. private sector, or new fees) Infrastructure investments that target sectors of the economy, private partnerships Legislative support for investing in Idahos transportation system Investment in maintaining existing system Investment in new infrastructure Cost effective investments Investments that leverage existing resources
Goal 2 - Idahos freight system features effective partnerships to leverage resources and opportunities
Engaged / active public Use of non-DOT funding sources (e.g. private sector, or new fees) Infrastructure investments that target sectors of the economy, private partnerships Legislative support for investing in Idahos transportation system Investment in maintaining existing system Investment in new infrastructure Cost effective investments Investments that leverage existing resources
Goal 3 - Idaho strategically invests in its freight system infrastructure while maximizing existing capacity
Goal 3 - Idaho strategically invests in its freight system infrastructure while maximizing existing capacity
Refining Scenarios
Link Scenarios to unique aspects of each goal
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Refining Scenarios
Decide how unique attributes will be reflected in Scenarios (1)
Goal
Goal 1 - Idaho's freight system features seamless, modal connectivity while maintaining safety and efficiency
Goal 2 - Idahos freight system features effective partnerships to leverage resources and opportunities
Engaged / active public Use of non-DOT funding sources (e.g. private sector, or new fees) Infrastructure investments that target sectors of the economy, private partnerships Legislative support for investing in Idahos transportation system Investment in maintaining existing system Investment in new infrastructure Cost effective investments Investments that leverage existing resources
Regulatory changes Intermodal or transload facility New funding Use of financing techniques Strategic investments Economic development coordination
Goal 3 - Idaho strategically invests in its freight system infrastructure while maximizing existing capacity
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Refining Scenarios
Decide how unique attributes will be reflected in Scenarios (2)
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Refining Scenarios
Identify projects that represent unique attributes of Scenarios (1)
Concept Areas Project/ Lever 1. Increase the mobility of 1 Implement "truck-friendly" design standards in urban areas, intra-city routes and corridors commercial vehicles on the road through an increased freight focus 2 Implement freight design standards and freightfor planning, design, and corridor designations on Interstates and inter-city regulation (Goal 1) highways
3 Harmonize TS&W regulations with those of
no
Yes
no
no
Yes
no
no
Yes
no
no
Yes
no
no
no
Yes
Refining Scenarios
Identify projects that represent unique attributes of Scenarios (2)
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Refining Scenarios
Identify projects that represent unique attributes of Scenarios (3)
Concept Areas Project/ Lever 5. Strategic investments 11 Increase rail capacity in key areas, particularly (Goal 3) short lines
12 Provide an improved north-south truck corridor
Project/ Lever 7 Secure grant funds to continue building/upgrading port, rail, or intermodal infrastructure
through upgrading US 95
no Yes Yes
13 Invest in highway and intermodal connectors for
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Yes
Yes
urban areas
no Yes no
no
no
Yes
expansion of agriculture-related rail and intermodal infrastructure 4. Utilize innovative financing techniques (Goal 2)
10 Partner with agriculture and/or manufacturing
no
Yes
Yes
6. Align transportation policy and projects with economic development goals (Goal 2)
organizations to align transportation projects with projected or targeted growth and demand
15 Work progressively with industry to strategically
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Yes
locate private facilities according to need with current or future road and rail infrastructure
no
no
Yes
Questions / Comments
1. Do you have any questions about the scenarios and how they were determined?
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Preferred Scenario
Use Performance Measures to Screen Scenario Concepts
Current Conditions
Today
Future
Demand
Efficiency
Freight tonnage
Safety
Commercial Average Vehicle Miles Traveled Highway - Rail At Grade Incidents/Fatalities
System Condition
Other
Scenario B - Ag/Rural
Apply Measures to Future Scenarios
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Scenario Comparison
Apply Measures to Future Scenarios
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Presentation Overview
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Impacts on Rail System Use Freight Rail System Passenger Rail System Discussion
Population
Idaho more than doubled in size between 1970 and 2010
State growing at
faster rate than National average
2,500,000
Economy, Trade and Economic Development Environment / Energy Use Land Use / Community Impacts Safety and Security
2,000,000
Consumption is linked
to demand on the freight system
1,500,000
1,000,000
Defining economic characteristic - relative size of natural resources & energy sector (includes agriculture, mining, and utilities)
Ag and mining rely
By 2011, Idahos
GDP completely recovered from the recession growth will rely on efficient goods movement
2.00 1.90 1.80 1.70 1.60 1.50 1.40 1.30 1.20 1.10 1.00 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Idaho United States
Continued economic
on rail more than most sectors to transport high volume/high weight products
Idahos freightintensive industries comprised 42% of states economy (2011), far higher than their 35% for the U.S.
Idaho U.S.
customers supplied, and maintain competitiveness within the U.S. and world markets
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Rail offers opportunity to improve air quality, reduce GHG emissions, and reduce energy consumption
In 2010, railroads
moved a ton of freight with an average of 484 miles per gallon of fuel consumed.
U.S. transportation
sector accounts for 33% of global transportation CO2 emissions
U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Transportation Mode, 2006
Railroad fuel
efficiency has increased 106 percent since 1980.
Source: AAR
Source: U.S. EPA (2008). Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990 to 2006, pages 3-9, 3-30, 3-31.
Source: U.S. EPA (2008). Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990 to 2006. MMT CO2e = million metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent
New Housing Adjacent to Active Rail Facilities NO! Facility design standards that minimize noise and light pollution Yes!
1,292 public railroad crossings in Idaho ~25% have advanced warning devices (319) FY12 rail safety*
needs program
~2.1M ~2.6M
Source: Idaho Public Utilities Commission * COMPASS FY2012-16 Regional TIP - www.compassidaho.org/documents/prodserv/trans/DRAFTFY2012TIPrpt.pdf
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System Today
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System Today
Volumes
1,627 rail miles UPRR - ~880 miles of track, trackage rights for 89% of ID system BNSF - ~120 miles of track, trackage rights ~440 miles
Class I rail lines most heavily used Most short lines see less than a few daily trains
System Today
Double-Stacking
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System Today
Weight Restrictions
Double-stacking = ability to stack intermodal containers Majority of Class I rail lines Montana Rail Link
Class I rail system 286 lb, with many lines 315 lb compliant ~76% of system 286 lb, or higher ~14% of system <268lb
Source: ITD, AAR, FRA, ORNL., American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, Railroads
of tracks sidings Types of trains operated Length of trains Train frequency Signal system And others
Presence of
Source: National Rail Freight Infrastructure Capacity and Investment Study, 2007, Cambridge Systematics for AAR
Source: National Rail Freight Infrastructure Capacity and Investment Study, 2007, Cambridge Systematics for AAR
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Recession lowered overall freight industry forecasts Commodity mix is changing Technology and productivity improvements Introduction of passenger rail
Freight railroads have business incentives to invest in addressing the issues and constraints identified
Source: National Rail Freight Infrastructure Capacity and Investment Study, 2007, Cambridge Systematics for AAR * Without improvements
Passenger Service
Amtrak
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Current: Empire Builder Chicago to Seattle/Portland Sandpoint, Idaho station stop (see map) Chicago to Seattle via Denver and Salt Lake
Questions? Comments?
1. 2.
Does this reflect your understanding of the rail system? What additional rail system needs have we not identified?
IdahoFreightStudyandRailPlanUpdate
SteeringCommitteeMeeting PARTICIPANTS SteeringCommitteeMembers ErikaBowen,ITD,PlanningandProgramManagement ColleenWeatherford,BNSF DebSmith,ClearwaterEconomicDevelopment KathyFowers,IdahoTruckingAssociation RobEaton,Amtrak DanHarbeke,UnionPacificRailroad RickNaerebout,IdahoDairymensAssociation JohnBrown,WATCO DavidPlayer,forJerryWhitehead(IdahoTransportationBoard) JohnWatts,WATCO
AttachmentstothisSummaryinclude:
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A. TheAgenda B. WitzkePowerPointFreightPerformanceMeasuresRecommendations C. WitzkePowerPointFreightRecommendations MeetingOverviewandStatusUpdate MaureenGreshamkickedoffthemeetingbyrecappingtheactionitemsfromtheSeptember19thmeeting andprovidingupdates,asrequested.Aspartofthis,shepresentedanoverviewoftheworkconductedon thefreightstudyandrailplan,todate,andthevariouspointsinthestudytheSteeringCommitteewas askedtoreviewmaterialsandprovidefeedback.Allofthesematerialshavebeenpostedintheproject dropbox,thisincludesalltechmemosnotethatthedocumentsaretheoriginaldraftsandthatcomments receivedonthesememoswillbeincludedinthefinalreport. TheFreightStudyrecommendationsdevelopedduringthismeetingwillbepresentedtotheITDBoardin November.TheRailPlanwillcontinueuntilApril2013.Additionalpublicinvolvementwillneedtooccurfor theRailPlanandtheSteeringCommitteewillbeaskedduringthemeetingforinputonthevariousmethods toengagethepublic.Additionally,overthecourseofthenextfewmonthstheprojectteamwilldetermine howbesttoincorporatefreightrailcommentsontheRailNeedsAssessmenttechmemo. TheSteeringCommitteebrieflydiscussedthedatarequiredtofinalizetheFreightStudyinamannerthatall SteeringCommitteemembersaresatisfied. Objective1:GeneratedraftRailVisionandGoals MaureenGreshamprovidedthegroupwiththeFreightSystemVisionandGoalsandaskedforfeedback fromthecommitteehowshouldthesebeadjustedtoreflecttherailsystem,andhowshouldpassenger railbeincorporated.TheflipcharttranscriptisprovidedonPage4. Objective2:ConfirmdevelopmentofRailPlanUpdatenextsteps MaureenGreshamprovidedthegroupwithanoutlineoftheIdahoStatewideRailPlanreportandaskedfor commentsfromthegroup.Asnoted,theRailPlanwillcontinuethroughApril2013. TedVanegasoutlinedinitialthoughtsonhowtoengagepublicstakeholdersonthepassengercomponents oftheRailPlan,andaskedforfeedbackfromtheSteeringCommittee.Thegroupalsotalkedaboutfreight railperspectivesondifferenttypesofpassengerserviceonfreightrail(intercityvs.commuterrail).They alsospokeoftheneedtorevisitpassengerservicenow,asairservicecontinuestobecutfromBoise.The flipcharttranscriptstartsonPage4. Objective3:Confirm/documentlevelofagreementaroundperformancemeasuresandpreferredscenario ErikaWitzkeprovidedanoverviewoftherecommendedperformancemeasuresthatwillmoveforwardinto developmentandeventualimplementation.Aspartofthisadiscussionsurroundedthemeasuresofsuccess determinedforthestudyhowwillweknowweareachievingtheVisionandGoalsofthestudy?Thegroup revisedthesetostate: Idahogoodstransportedeffectively Freighttransportationcostsarecompetitive Freightrelatedcrashesdecline
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Thegroupalsodiscussedtherecommendedperformancemeasuresandsuggestedafewedits.Theflipchart transcriptstartsonPage4. Objective4:Generatedraftactionplan ErikaWitzkeprovidedarecapofthescenarioplanningpresentedattheSept.19thmeetinganddescribed howthebreakoutactivityofthatmeetingledtotherecommendationsandthesuggestedactionspresented atthismeeting. Asagroupeachofthe7recommendationsandactionswerediscussedandadjustedbasedoncommittee feedback.TheflipcharttranscriptisprovidedonPage6. ActionItems 1. TechMemospostedindropboxwillberenamedtoreflectthattheseareoriginaldocumentsanddonot includecommentsreceivedtodatefromtheSteeringCommittee. 2. UPprovidedinformationrequestedinApril13themail.IfthismeetsITDrequirements,Maureenwill forwardtoWatcosotheycanprovideinformationtothestudyinasimilarmanner. 3. QuerytheSteeringCommitteeonoutreachmechanismsforRailPlanpublicoutreach. 4. AmtrakwillprovidetheSteeringCommitteewithdemographicdataofAmtrakusers. ThisisthelastscheduledmeetingoftheSteeringCommitteepriortothecompletionoftheFreightStudy. MaureenwillworkwiththegroupoverthenexttwoweekstofinalizeinputpriortopresentationtotheITD BoardonNov.14th.Maureenasked,andtheparticipantsarewilling,tocontinuemeetingtodiscussfreight issuesinthestateaspartofanongoingfreightcommittee.
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FlipChartNotes
Rail Vision and Goals
Visionmorespecifictorail Linktoindustryandjobgrowth Systemcapacity Maximizetraffic Multimodalopportunities Movementofgoodsandpeople Safetyfreight,pedestrians,trespassers Crashes Atgradecrossings Passengershaveeconomicimpactsonthestate Systempreservationandcondition Landuse Sustainability Reuse,railtrails Forecastingunderstandingsystemusetodayandinthefuture Accesstorail Raillineavailability Transporttime,delays Frequencyofservice Considersuccessmeasuresrewordingascomparedtonationalstats ThreegoalthemesOK,measuresofsuccesstoosimple Overallsafety Beinclusive,freightandpeople Efficient,Timesaving Mobility Incrementalapproach
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o Economyfactors Costsdecline o Toogeneral,toosingularlyfocused o Changedeclinetocompetitive o Statementsshouldbemorepositive o Needmorespecificsasanextstep Finalcutcomments Increaseschange Provideeffective Improvesgoods Freighttransportationcostsarecompetitive(towhat?) o Addvalue Environmental(underefficiency) CommentsonPerformanceMeasures Demand o Concernovereffectofeconomylookatagriculture,fairlyinelastic o Terminologymaybeconfusingtogeneralpublic/electedofficials o Needbaselinedata o Needtounderstandvolumesofdata o Lookatpotentialgrowth o Changedirectiontooriginanddestination o Dontcounttwice o Calculateintrastate o HPMSsampledatavolumesonroadways o Totalfreighttonnage(orunits)comparedtofuelconsumptionand/orenvironmental impacts Safety o Lookatincidencesforraillookatpercentagesoftotalincidents o WhatalldoesFRAoffer? o Leadingindicatorsshowbigpicture o Havetomeasurebacktoaconstant Efficiency o Changetransportationsystemtofreightsystem o Bymodeandhasaccess o Volumeoncorridor o Takespeedout(therearepolicycontrols)lookatitfromamodalperspectiveand commoditytypicaltimes o Lookataveragetraveltimeforsegments o Passengermeasures o %highwaysthataccommodateLCVs(longercombinationvehicles) o Traveltimereliability o FHWAtruckroutes o Takeintoaccountconstruction,maindetours Condition o raillinenotjustshortline o Bridgemightbespeedissue o %ofhighwaysnotallweather(onfreightnetwork),springbreakup o Weightrestrictionsneedtobeclarifiedaffectsallcorridors o 4focusonlocation,relatedtoindustry o Verticalandwidthclearanceonnetwork
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Recommendations
RevisionsnotedbySteeringCommitteehighlightedinredandstrikethroughtext.
Proj # Recommendation / Action Steps Recommendation 1: Create an Institutional Framework for Communication, Collaboration & Partnership (Goal 2) 1. Formalize a Freight Committee as a standing advisory committee to guide decisions regarding freight investments. 2. Formalize a partnership between (include the Idaho Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, and Transportation) to enhance the movement of freight. Role / Responsibility Priority Considerations
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MAP-21 suggestion How to coordinate with Trucking Council? Include private sector, industry, building/materials MOU/MOA? Inter-Agency (govt) Need to develop substance, forum authority, purpose Need to provide technical expertise to Freight Committee
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3. 4.
Encourage Regional Forums as an on-going platform to communicate regional needs, issues, and opportunities. Encourage Statewide Freight Forums every 5 years as an on-going platform to communicate needs, issues, and opportunities.
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Recommendation 2: Align Transportation Policy and Projects with Economic Development Goals Strategies (Goal 2) 1. Participate in the Economic Development District annual planning process (SEDDs). 2. Collaborate with local Chambers of Commerce. 3. Collaborate with local economic development entities. 4. Contribute to a database of public and private stakeholders to gather and distribute information. 5. Identify and disseminateEducate on land use policies that support freight system investment. 6. Collaborate with cities/counties on freight strategies Recommendation 3: Invest in a Freight Corridor Network and Strategically Invest in New/Expanded Multi-Modal Facilities and Connections (Goal 1, 3)
Current statewide initiative to develop a statewide Strategic Economic Development Plan Could include Chambers of Commerce
3 1 Note: EDD and Local EDOs have city/county reps on their boards Recommendations 3 & 4 have been combined to focus on infrastructure
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Proj #
Recommendation / Action Steps 1. Identify priority freight highway corridors for improvements in a data driven manner.
Role / Responsibility
Priority 4
Considerations Link to National Freight Network designation (2013) Traffic volumes, permits, and user surveys Expand corridor concept to include consideration of potential freight route via N-S rail line, to include needed inter- and/or multi-modal facilities. Consider cost/benefit of market driven freight investments along corridor to potentially include modal shift analysis. Methodology and findings of the pilot study could frame the approach for identifying improvements for other freight corridors and strategic multi-modal corridor investments in subsequent strategic Freight Plan. Identify other strategic freight corridors. Identify 5 year Action Plan. Leverage additional federal investments (MAP-21). Include performance measures.
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2. Conduct N-S pilot corridor study using the US-95 general alignment to establish process to identify modal connections, benefit/cost methodology, and data needs.
3. Develop a Freight Plan, utilizing methodology and findings of pilot N-S Freight Corridor Study and the priority freight network. 4. Prioritize public project funding to strategic investments identified in planning process (i.e. freight study, rail plan, Freight Advisory Committee review, pilot study, comp plan). 5. Create and implement process to continually identify needs/opportunities for strategic freight corridors and investments in each region. 6. Implement freight-friendly local, state, and federal design and maintenance standards and tie to freight specific network. (move to recommendation #5, combine with Action 1)
5 3 2 How can the local highway districts be engaged in this effort? Evaluate benefit/cost/impacts of design standards for local and regional freight corridors that are truck-friendly Develop best practices library for freight friendly design standards Implement consistent design standards for designated freight corridors
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Recommendation 4: Strategically Invest in New/Expanded Intermodal Facilities and Connections (Goal 1, 3) 1. Use Rail Plan to prioritize rail capacity improvements to receive federal funding. 2. Create and implement process to continually identify needs/opportunities for strategic multi-intermodal investments in each region. 3. Create and implement process to identify potential locations for transload/ multi-modal facilities.
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Recommendation / Action Steps 4. Analyze applicability, opportunity and potential feasibility for consolidating transportation facilities and infrastructure to meet regional demand (e.g. intermodal, transloadmulti-modal facilities, etc). 5. Identify needs and prioritize strategic investments.
Role / Responsibility 9
Priority
Considerations
2 Recommendation 5: Facilitate the Efficient Movement of Freight (Goal 1, 3) 1. Implement freight-friendly best practices at the local, state, and federal level including design and maintenance standards and tie to freight specific network Implement best practices for design and maintenance of public highways. 2. Collaborate with other northwestern states and FHWA to identify and implement consistent weightuniformity in weight allowances restrictions, at least in the Pacific Northwest region. 3. Revise Promote consistent weight restrictions allowances for state highwayson public highways for consistency with surrounding states and along corridors where the rail does not provide service. 6
Identify priority freight corridors Location-specific economic development needs as identified through Regional Forums and/or Idaho Freight Partnership Validate & prioritize need through modal shift analysis
3 3
This will take federal action. Not focused on least common denominator, either 6 Consider weight per axle versus overall weight restrictions. Should be consistent with surrounding states. Will require coordination with local highway districts. Consider benefit/cost where implementing (safer, more efficient, damage/system condition) Analysis triggered by industry Axle and overall restriction/consistency Will require coordination with local highway districts. State and national Weigh-in-motion technologies Automated plate recognition Transponders GPS Smart phone applications Web-based applications Others, as identified For state highway, coordinate with Bob K.
17
4. Revise weight restrictions and design standards for local public roads. 5.4. Implement best practices to reduce border crossing delays through user surveys and research 6.5. Evaluate cost/benefit of ITS technologies and applications and prioritize their implementation.
17 7, 10
7.6. Implement ITS and relevant technologies on priority freight corridors. Recommendation 6: Expand Sources for Freight Infrastructure Funding (Goal 3) 1. Support an online funding clearinghouse with funding sources and technical support to improve access to public and private resources.
Federal, state, local and non-traditional (same comment for next 3 action steps)
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Proj # 7, 10
Recommendation / Action Steps 2. Evaluate other potential funding sources for strategic freight system improvements.
Role / Responsibility
Priority
Considerations Economic Development Grants Dry Port Districts Tax Increment Financing Revenue Bonds Community Improvement Districts Transportation Improvement Districts Others, as identified Research benefit/cost/impact of freight vs. other transportation system investments. TIFIA Dry Port Districts Tax Increment Financing Revenue Bonds Community Improvement Districts Others, as identified REDIFiT or other transportation, economic development, or commerce department grant, or funding through private industry councils and/or freight associations) Identify data gaps/needs
7, 10 7, 10
3. Evaluate creating a dedicated Idaho funding source for strategic freight system investments. 4. Identify benefits/costs/impacts for creating existing and new mechanism(s) for public-private financing partnerships.
9
3
7, 10
5. Secure funding for outcome-based needs assessment/feasibility analyses to include modal shift analysis. Recommendation 7: Develop Data and Supporting Tools (all goals)Collect and Analyze Data 1. Prepare data collection plan 2. Collect/purchase data
Identify data collection tools/methodologies Assess: RIO Benefit/cost of what to obtain/how usability
3. Align data with recommended performance measures 4. Monitor/track performance measures, regularly update as new data are available 5. Develop glossary of terms/definitions 6. Develop supporting tools
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Idaho Freight Study and Rail Plan Update Steering Committee Meeting, February 27, 2013
PARTICIPANTS Steering Committee Colleen Weatherford, BNSF Dan Harbeke, Union Pacific Railroad David Player, for Jerry Whitehead (Idaho Transportation Board) Joe Leckie, Idaho Public Utilities John Brown, WATCO Lori Porreca, Federal Highway Administration (ex-officio) Rick Naerebout, Idaho Dairymens Association Sonna Lynn Fernandez, ITD Planning and Project Management Wyatt Prescott, Idaho Cattle Association Winston Inouye, Mini-Cassia Commerce Authority
Project Management Team Doug Ware, Idaho Transportation Department (railroad crossing program) Glenn Miles, Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization Laura Johnson, Department of Agriculture Maureen Gresham, Freight Coordinator, Idaho Transportation Department Melissa Kaplan, ITD Division of Aeronautics (aeronautics) Randy Shroll, Department of Commerce Ted Vanegas, ITD Transportation Performance (passenger rail)
Guests Sajonara Tipuric, Idaho Transportation Department SUMMARY The Steering Committee met Wednesday, February 27, 2013 to accomplish the following meeting objectives: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Review and understand status of Freight Study and Rail Plan effort Understand overall vision, needs and opportunities of the rail network Identify and prioritize projects, programs, and policies Review and finalize a draft Freight Advisory Committee charter and identify potential nominations Understand implementation process
Attachments to this Summary include: A. The Agenda B. PowerPoint Needs and Opportunities C. PowerPoint Programs, Policies, and Projects Overview Meeting Overview and Status Update
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Maureen Gresham kicked off the meeting by providing an overview of the work conducted on the freight study and rail plan, to date, noting that the Freight Study recommendations were endorsed by the ITD Board at their December meeting. Maureen further noted that the Rail Plan will continue until April 2013. Needs and Opportunities Maureen Gresham provided an overview rail system needs and opportunities, noting that both the trends and forecasted use of the rail system are based on very high level projections and are only being used to help guide the identification of possible opportunities and in no way should be construed as what conditions will absolutely be in the future. Programs, Programs and Policies Maureen presented a list of projects noting that the list included all projects identified through the course of the freight study/rail plan update. The group discussed the applicability, relevance and description of the projects and provided the following comments: General comments Differentiate between freight and non-freight when using the term multi-modal Stay away from generalizations Stay away from mode specific language Document mode competitiveness and benefits What about east/west commodity flows; project work with other states on flow. Market for potatoes is east (NY)
Project Specific Comments 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Regarding rail car needs, look at what is needed in Idaho, compared to what is needed outside of Idaho Change the references to Hiawatha to Empire Need a better definition of hazardous Take advantage of Pacific Hub definitions of freight multi-modal definitions Tie Rail Plan goals/outcomes to freight multi-modal assessment thresholds Change the Bridge the Valley project descriptions from grade crossing to grade improvement and note that the Inland Pacific Hub project included 60% design of those crossings. 7. Note that the trespassing issues relate more to rail yards rather than rail lines and that there needs to be a better understanding, by all parties, of current law. Other considerations include legislation with stiffer penalties and/or CCTV at high potential locations.
Group Exercise Meeting participants broke out into 3 groups, one group per Rail Plan goal and asked select/identify projects that were relevant to their assigned goal, identify challenges associated with each project, and identify responsible parties. Groups were asked to include at least one passenger rail project their selection. The table on the following page identifies which projects were selected for each goal as well as the challenges and responsible parties. The full list of projects considered by meeting participants is included in the PowerPoint presentation.
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Projects Selected for Relevancy to Rail Plan Goals ID Name Location Description Relevant Goal 1 2 3 To identify further funding opportunities, communicate / collaborate with local, state, federal, and private interests Funding, political will 1) Obtain research funds to define multi-modal facility types, thresholds and potential site locations in Idaho and the region. 2) Consider double-tracked transload facilities, dry ports, rail spurs, transload facilities, intermodal facilities, etc.). Few obstacles; identifies optimum sites for F14 Combine with F2 Challenges Responsible Party Additional Comments
F2
City of Boise
1) Work with key stakeholders to identify local, state, Federal and private funding opportunities. 2) Build the center.
P3
Combine with F3
F3
Analyze multi-modal facility types and thresholds Bridging The Valley: Grade Crossing Improvement (BNSF route) and Realignment of UP mainline between Spokane and Athol Bridging The Valley: Grade Crossing Improvement only (BNSF route)
Statewide
P3
F4
Spokane Valley/ Rathdrum Prairie (Kootenai County) Spokane Valley/ Rathdrum Prairie (Kootenai County)
Resources, funding
Public
Combine with 5
F5
Combine with 4
F6
Statewide
F7
1) Work with rail line owners and local jurisdictions to identify high risk grade crossings that meet the Railroad Crossing Safety Program requirements. 2) Increase awareness of program. 1) Provide staff resources/support to Operation Lifesaver. 2) Research funding sources for marketing/educational campaigns.
Resources, funding
Public
Ongoing, established
P3
Ongoing, established
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ID
Name
Location
Description
Relevant Goal 1 2 3
Challenges
Responsible Party
Additional Comments
F8
Statewide
F9
Decrease incidents of trespassing Educate public on importance of moving freight and benefits of moving via rail Establish and/or improve multi-modal rail yards throughout Idaho
1) Annually assess rail volume reports (from IPUC) for trends. 2) Conduct benefit/cost analysis on individual lines showing decreasing volumes over time, including potential for new industries. 3) Identify economic development partnerships/investments. 4) Develop partnerships between state/local jurisdictions and rail line owners/operators to apply for REDIFiT funding for rail line preservation and/or to apply for other funding for corridor preservation (including using the corridor for alternate means). 1) Identify key railroad yards, interchange points, and major structures that may need to be secured from open public access. 2) Partner with local jurisdictions to identify security strategies including education, enforcement, and awareness. 1) Establish on-going public education program to promote Idaho's objectives relative to freight rail. 1) Identify facility thresholds and potential site locations using results from multi-modal facility analysis. 2) Assess viability of existing yards. 3)Use regional forums to identify public/private partnership opportunities to build facilities.
Public
Combine with P3
F13
Statewide
P3
Combine with F3 X X X Funding, project identification Private, possibly P3 Combine with F13 Combine with F16
F14
Statewide
F16
Freight corridors paralleling I90, I-84 and I-86 east/west, and I-15 north/south.
1) Work with rail line owners and neighboring states to prioritize corridors based on costbenefit.2) Identify funding needs for installation of high-cubed double stack intermodal service.
Private, possibly P3
Combine with 14
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ID
Name
Location
Description
Relevant Goal 1 2 3
Challenges
Responsible Party
Additional Comments
F17
F19
Statewide
1) Expand existing partnerships with adjacent states and private railroads. 2) Monitor rail network improvements for impact on Idaho's economic competitiveness. 3) Use the FAC and existing partnerships to increase awareness of enhancements. 1) Identify and prioritize rail improvements that provide the best opportunity to provide economic development and enhance revenue opportunities through the state by moving freight via rail in lieu of motor carriers. 2) Monitor and enact legislation that ensures motor carrier standards are uniform and do not give competitive advantage over rail. 1) Upgrade the P&L branch bridges to the level required by the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) in order to accommodate 286,000 lb. (286K) rail cars and 2) provide reliable rail access to a new private sector $17 million commercial grain storage and loading facility at McCoy.
F25
P&L Shortline Railroad Bridge Replacement and Shuttle Train Loader Facility Project Preserve rail corridors between Kamiah, Grangeville, and the Port of Lewiston for future rail use. Develop inland dry port (Pocatello) Disseminate technical resources/tools for local communities on land use policies that support rail system investment
Funding
Private, possibly P3
Combine w/28
F26
Funding, ownership
Pubic
F29
Political will
P3
F30
Statewide
1) Identify available land use planning resources. 2) Work with rail owners/operators to disseminate policies regarding land use/transportation policies along rail right-ofway
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ID
Name
Location
Description
Relevant Goal 1 2 3
Challenges
Responsible Party
Additional Comments
P2
Feasibility study to measure support/ demand for commuter rail services along high commuter corridors Preserve future rail corridors to serve high capacity commuter routes
Statewide
Evaluate potential support/demand and potential locations for commuter rail service
Public
Low cost
P3
Ada and Canyon Counties, remaining portions of Boise cut-off Camas Prairies RailNet's line to Grangeville
Identify funding to acquire rail corridor right-ofway for commuter rail operation.
Public
P5
Evaluate abandoned rail lines for potential heritage tourism (partner with State Historic Preservation Office).
P6
Support a new feasibility study of the Pioneer Route, in partnership with adjoining states
Portland, OR to Boise, ID
Coordinate/communicate with adjoining states on future studies to evaluate the restoration or replacement of the line that Amtrak terminated in 1997 along UP line.
P3
P11
Public
Low cost
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Individual Exercise Meeting participants were asked to select six projects, one of which had to be a passenger rail project, they felt should be prioritized above the other projects. The following lists those projects organized by the number of times it was selected.
Project Number F2 Name Advance the Treasure Valley Freight MultiModal Transload Center Establish and/or improve multi-modal rail yards throughout Idaho Location Description 1) Work with key stakeholders to identify local, state, Federal and private funding opportunities. 2) Build the center. Votes 19 (7 votes shared with F3) 18 (6 votes shared with F16) (7 votes shared with F13) 7 (votes shared with F2) 7 (4 votes shared with F7) 7 (votes shared with F14) 7
City of Boise
F14
Statewide
1) Identify facility thresholds and potential site locations using results from multi-modal facility analysis. 2) Assess viability of existing yards. 3)Use regional forums to identify public/private partnership opportunities to build facilities. 1) Obtain research funds to define multi-modal facility types, thresholds and potential site locations in Idaho and the region. 2) Consider double-tracked transload facilities, dry ports, rail spurs, transload facilities, intermodal facilities, etc.). 1) Work with rail line owners and local jurisdictions to identify high risk grade crossings that meet the Railroad Crossing Safety Program requirements. 2) Increase awareness of program. 1) Establish on-going public education program to promote Idaho's objectives relative to freight rail. 1) Enact legislation to enable a port authority. 2) Design and construct facility. Identify funding to acquire rail corridor right-of-way for commuter rail operation.
F3
Analyze multi-modal facility types and thresholds Continue Railroad Crossing Safety Program Educate public on importance of moving freight and benefits of moving via rail Develop inland dry port (Pocatello) Preserve future rail corridors to serve high capacity commuter routes Support a new feasibility study of the Pioneer Route, in partnership with adjoining states Continue to support Operation Lifesaver Establish competitive high cube doublestack multi-modal service in Idaho
Statewide
F6
Statewide
F13
Statewide
F29
Pocatello - possibly at the airport Ada and Canyon Counties, remaining portions of Boise cut-off Portland, OR to Boise, ID
P3
P6
Coordinate/communicate with adjoining states on future studies to evaluate the restoration or replacement of the line that Amtrak terminated in 1997 along UP line. 1) Provide staff resources/support to Operation Lifesaver. 2) Research funding sources for marketing/educational campaigns.
F7
F16
Freight corridors paralleling I-90, I-84 and I-86 east/west, and I-15 north/south.
1) Work with rail line owners and neighboring states to prioritize corridors based on cost-benefit.2) Identify funding needs for installation of high-cubed double stack intermodal service.
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Project Number
Name
Location
Description 1) Identify and prioritize rail improvements that provide the best opportunity to provide economic development and enhance revenue opportunities through the state by moving freight via rail in lieu of motor carriers. 2) Monitor and enact legislation that ensures motor carrier standards are uniform and do not give competitive advantage over rail.
Votes
F19
Statewide
F30
Disseminate technical resources/tools for local communities on land use policies that support rail system investment Treasure Valley High Capacity Transit Study Feasibility study to measure support/demand for commuter rail services along high commuter corridors
Statewide
1) Identify available land use planning resources. 2) Work with rail owners/operators to disseminate policies regarding land use/transportation policies along rail rightof-way
P11
P2
Statewide
Evaluate potential support/demand and potential locations for commuter rail service
F8
Statewide
1) Annually assess rail volume reports (from IPUC) for trends. 2) Conduct benefit/cost analysis on individual lines showing decreasing volumes over time, including potential for new industries. 3) Identify economic development partnerships/investments. 4) Develop partnerships between state/local jurisdictions and rail line owners/operators to apply for REDIFiT funding for rail line preservation and/or to apply for other funding for corridor preservation (including using the corridor for alternate means). 1) Identify key railroad yards, interchange points, and major structures that may need to be secured from open public access. 2) Partner with local jurisdictions to identify security strategies including education, enforcement, and awareness. 1) Expand existing partnerships with adjacent states and private railroads. 2) Monitor rail network improvements for impact on Idaho's economic competitiveness. 3) Use the FAC and existing partnerships to increase awareness of enhancements.
F9
F17
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Population/Employment Idaho Industry Mix Freight Rail System Passenger Rail System
Condition of System
Population
Idaho more than doubled in size between 1970 and 2010
5
2,500,000
By 2011, Idahos
GDP recovered from the recession
2.00 1.90 1.80
1,500,000
1,000,000
Continued economic
1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030
500,000
1.10 1.00 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Idaho United States
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
2030
4/8/2013
on rail more than most sectors to transport high volume/high weight products intensive industries comprised 42% of states economy (2011), far higher than their 35% for the U.S. averages in manufacturing and agricultural
TotalOutput:$53,882M
Wholesale trade 6%
Milled grain (9.0%) Chemical product (9.1%) Alcoholic beverages (8.3%) Chemical products (5.3%) Mixed freight (5.9%) Motorized vehicles (7.1%) Base metal (7.8%) Agricultural products (5.4%) Milled grain (5.6%)
Manufacturing 11% ServiceProviding 58% FreightDependent 42% Utilities 2% Transportation and warehousing 3%
Outbound
Idahos freight-
Construction 5%
Retail trade 8%
Mining 2%
Inbound
System Today
Ownership
9 10
System Today
Volumes (2012)
Class 1
UPRR
880 track miles 89% of trackage rights miles 120 track miles 440 trackage rights miles
BNSF
Class I rail lines most heavily used Most short lines see less than a few daily trains
Class 2
Class 3
Average Trains per Day
System Today
Weight and Clearance Restrictions
11 12
System Today
Railroad Crossings
1,292 public railroad crossings in Idaho ~25% have advanced warning devices (319) FY12 rail safety*
Source: Idaho Public Utilities Commission * COMPASS FY2012-16 Regional TIP - www.compassidaho.org/documents/prodserv/trans/DRAFTFY2012TIPrpt.pdf
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System Today
Level of Service
13 14
Most of Idahos lines are operating at less than 70% of total capacity Potential constraints along BNSF line already being addressed
Source: XX
2040 Volumes
Source: National Rail Freight Infrastructure Capacity and Investment Study, 2007, Cambridge Systematics for AAR * Without improvements
System Tomorrow
Potential Areas of Concern
15 16
Passenger Service
Amtrak
Current: Empire Builder Chicago to Seattle/Portland Sandpoint, Idaho station stop (see map) Chicago to Seattle via Denver and Salt Lake
Only includes projects currently underway or occurring in the near future Capacity is mostly constricted along Class 1 lines
would enhance Amtraks route network and produce public benefits, but would require significant expenditures for initial capital costs and ongoing operating costs not covered by fare box revenues
Source: XX
2040 Volumes
Goals
18
Idahos rail system features seamless, modal connectivity while maintaining safety and efficiency in moving goods and people. Idahos rail system features effective partnerships that leverage resources and opportunities. Idaho strategically invests in its rail system infrastructure while maximizing existing capacity and preserving the system. Idaho goods and people transported efficiently Transportation costs are competitive Rail-related safety improves
Desired Outcomes
4/8/2013
Projects - Studies
Address rail car needs, including specialty cars Analyze multi-modal facility types and thresholds Evaluate carload capacity needs along the Mexico to Idaho Supply chain Expand and improve access to NorthSouth Rail Link to Canada Evaluate trucking issues that affect rail shipping
Projects - Studies
21 22
Projects - Programmatic
Implement Quiet Zones Rathdrum Multimodal Station Feasibility Study Feasibility study to measure support/demand for commuter rail services along high commuter corridors Support the expansion of the Hiawatha route (adding a second stop), in partnership with adjoining states Treasure Valley High Capacity Transit Study
Create an Idaho Rail Preservation Program Reuse freight rail lines for heritage tourism Continue to support Operation Lifesaver Educate public on importance of moving freight and benefits of moving via rail Establish ongoing partnerships with adjacent states Improve transport of hazardous materials, including spent nuclear fuel and low grade radioactive materials
Projects - Programmatic
23 24
Projects - Partnerships
Develop tool to assess freight multi-modal supply chains along freight corridors Disseminate technical resources/tools for local communities on land use policies that support rail system investment Preserve rail corridor between Kamiah, Grangeville, and the Port of Lewiston for future rail use. Develop intercity bus routes to establish ridership for future passenger rail Preserve future rail corridors to serve high capacity commuter routes
Support the expansion of the Hiawatha route (adding a second stop) Support multi-state planning efforts Support a new feasibility study of the Pioneer Route, in partnership with adjoining states Support Nevada's efforts to study the feasibility of intercity rail between Boise and Las Vegas Support Montana's efforts to study the feasibility of passenger rail service connecting Sandpoint, ID to the east.
4/8/2013
Establishand/orimprovefreightmultimodalrailyardsthroughout Idaho Establishand/orimproverailclassificationyardsthroughoutIdaho Establishcompetitivehighcubedoublestackfreightmultimodal serviceinIdaho InstallPositiveTrainControlonClass1carriersystems,asrequired byUSDOT. NorthwestCorridor,UpgradePocatelloSubdivision P&LShortlineRailroadBridgeReplacementandShuttleTrain LoaderFacilityProject Upgradeinfrastructuretoaccommodatehighercapacityrailcars Developinlanddryport(Pocatello)
Selection Criteria
28
27
Group Exercise
1. Review and select projects that are relevant to assigned goal 2. Modify and identify additional projects, if needed 3. For the projects you selected:
a) b) c) Identify challenges (i.e. lack of funding, lack of data, staff resources, political will, etc.) Identify potential costs and funding, if available Identify responsible parties/project owners
Will the project address a demonstrated demand and/or capacity need? Will the project improve efficiency of the network? Will the project address a system condition deficiency? Will the project improve safety? Is there an economic benefit?
29
Project Prioritization
Select top 6 freight projects Only one dot per project Minimum, one dot for a passenger rail project
30
4/8/2013
Purpose
Forum for collaboration, partnership and communication Leverage federal funding
Owners/Operators
Air Highway/Trucking Ports Rail
Expectations
Identify freight priority corridors Monitor freight study implementation and performance measures Recommend project identification prioritization policies
Agriculture (3) Natural Resources (2) Manufacturing/Retail Carrier/Shipping Warehousing/Freight Logistics Public Agencies (Ex-Officio)
33
2 year terms Chair/Vice Chair one year terms ITD Staffing Quarterly meetings Consensus building processes Travel expenses, funded through ITD
Provide name/contact information Identify relevancy to stakeholder interest Feel free to nominate yourself!
Nominations
35
Note that the Idaho Trucking Council and Idaho Aero Board have final say on trucking and air industry, respectively, recommendations Provide contact information, if you have it
Questions? Comments?
1. 2.
Does this reflect your understanding of the rail system? What additional rail system needs have we not identified?
Number
Location
SecondarySource
F1
Statewide
Study
F2
CityofBoise
Capital Improvement
1)Workwithkeystakeholderstoidentifylocal,state,Federaland privatefundingopportunities.2)Buildthecenter.
F3
Study
StakeholderInput,RegionalFreight Forums(JulyAugust,2012)
IdahoFreightStudy,Recommendation 3,Action2.
F4
BridgingTheValley:GradeCrossing SpokaneValley/ Improvement(BNSFroute)and RathdrumPrairie RealignmentofUPmainline (KootenaiCounty) betweenSpokaneandAthol SpokaneValley/ BridgingTheValley:GradeCrossing RathdrumPrairie Improvementonly(BNSFroute) (KootenaiCounty)
Capital Improvement
1)Identifyfundingforbenefitcostanalysis,engineeringand construction.
WashingtonState20102030Freight RailPlan,2009
F5
Capital Improvement
1)Identifyfundingforbenefitcostanalysis,engineeringand construction.
F6
1)Workwithraillineownersandlocaljurisdictionstoidentifyhighrisk StakeholderInput,RegionalFreight gradecrossingsthatmeettheRailroadCrossingSafetyProgram Forums(JulyAugust,2012) requirements.2)Increaseawarenessofprogram. 1)Providestaffresources/supporttoOperationLifesaver.2)Research fundingsourcesformarketing/educationalcampaigns. 1)Annuallyassessrailvolumereports(fromIPUC)fortrends.2) Conductbenefit/costanalysisonindividuallinesshowingdecreasing volumesovertime,includingpotentialfornewindustries.3)Identify ReporttotheIdahoStateLegislature: economicdevelopmentpartnerships/investments.4)Develop RailroadFreightServiceinIdahoAn partnershipsbetweenstate/localjurisdictionsandrailline Assessment,2002 owners/operatorstoapplyforREDIFiTfundingforraillinepreservation and/ortoapplyforotherfundingforcorridorpreservation(including usingthecorridorforalternatemeans). 1)Identifykeyrailroadyards,interchangepoints,andmajorstructures TerrorismRiskAnalysisandSecurity thatmayneedtobesecuredfromopenpublicaccess.2)Partnerwith ManagementPlanRailroads,AAR localjurisdictionstoidentifysecuritystrategiesincludingeducation, RailroadSecurityTaskForce enforcement,andawareness.
F7
F8
CreateanIdahoRailPreservation Program
Statewide
Program
F9
Decreaseincidentsoftrespassing
Capital Improvement
DRAFTRailNeedsAssessment,Idaho StateRailPlanDEA,2012Page18
Appendix A-167
Number
ProjectCategory Description Capital Improvement 1)Establishongoingpartnershipswithadjacentstatesandprivate railroads.Additionalcapacityforfutureneedswouldimprove operationsoftheUPRRandcouldimproveeconomiccompetitiveness Idaho. 1)Establishongoingpartnershipswithadjacentstatesandprivate railroads.Additionalcapacityforfutureneedswouldimprove operationsoftheUPRRandcouldimproveeconomiccompetitiveness Idaho.
Primarysource
SecondarySource
F10
F11
DoubletrackUPRRNampa Subdivision
F12
DoubletrackUPRRPocatello Subdivision
LavaHotSprings, easttoWyoming
Capital Improvement
F13
Statewide
Program
1)EstablishongoingpubliceducationprogramtopromoteIdaho's objectivesrelativetofreightrail. 1)Identifyfacilitythresholdsandpotentialsitelocationsusingresults frommultimodalfacilityanalysis.2)Assessviabilityofexistingyards. 3)Useregionalforumstoidentifypublic/privatepartnership opportunitiestobuildfacilities. 1)Identifyfacilitythresholdsandpotentialsitelocationsusingresults frommultimodalfacilityanalysis.2)Assessviabilityofexistingyards. 3)Useregionalforumstoidentifypublic/privatepartnership opportunitiestobuildfacilities. 1)Workwithraillineownersandneighboringstatestoprioritize corridorsbasedoncostbenefit.2)Identifyfundingneedsfor installationofhighcubeddoublestackintermodalservice.
StakeholderInput,RegionalFreight Forums(JulyAugust,2012)
F14
Capital Improvement
F15
Statewide
Capital Improvement
F16
Freightcorridors Establishcompetitivehighcube parallelingI90,I84 Capital doublestackmultimodalservicein andI86east/west, Improvement Idaho andI15 Establishongoingpartnershipswith AirwayHeights adjacentstates (SpokaneCounty) Evaluatecarloadcapacityneeds alongtheMexicotoIdahoSupply chain Program
F17
1)Expandexistingpartnershipswithadjacentstatesandprivate railroads.2)MonitorrailnetworkimprovementsforimpactonIdaho's WashingtonState20102030Freight economiccompetitiveness.3)UsetheFACandexistingpartnershipsto RailPlan,2009 increaseawarenessofenhancements. 1)Conductstudytodefineprojectandadvancegoals. 1)Identifyandprioritizerailimprovementsthatprovidethebest opportunitytoprovideeconomicdevelopmentandenhancerevenue opportunitiesthroughthestatebymovingfreightviarailinlieuof motorcarriers.2)Monitorandenactlegislationthatensuresmotor carrierstandardsareuniformanddonotgivecompetitiveadvantage overrail. FreightMobilityIssuesand Opportunities,IdahoStatewideFreight Study,page34
F18
Statewide
Study
F19
Study/Program
StakeholderInput,RegionalFreight Forums(JulyAugust,2012)
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Number
NewName
Location
ProjectCategory Description
Primarysource
SecondarySource
F20
Expand&improveaccessto NorthSouthRailLinktoCanada
Statewide
Study
F21
ImplementQuietZones
Study
F22
Program
FinalRuleonUseofLocomotiveHorns 1)Conductstudytodeterminemosteffectivelocationsandfundingfor atHighwayRailGradeCrossings (Final DRAFTRailNeedsAssessment,Idaho Rule ),whichwasmadeeffectiveon implementationofsafetymeasuresfortheestablishmentofFRA StateRailPlanDEA,2012Page18 June24,2005,bytheFRAandamended approvedQuietZones". onAugust17,2006(13). 1)Identifyhazardousmaterialroutes/corridors.2)Monitor IdahoStateRailPlan,1996,p.51to53 infrastructurecondition.3)Prioritizeexistingfundingforsafety improvements along hazardous material routes 1)Identifymainlines(carries5millionormoregrosstonsoffreight annually)overwhichhazardousmaterialsthatarepoisonousortoxicby TheRailSafetyImprovementActof inhalation(PIH/TIHmaterials)aretransportedonothertracksas designatedbyregulationororderfromtheSecretaryofTransportation. 2008 2)InstallPositiveTrainControlincompliancewiththeRailSafety ImprovementAct. 1)PreparecostestimatesandscheduleforasecondmainlineatTopaz RailSystemInventoryforIdahoState andtolengthenexistingsidings.2)Constructsecondlineandextend RailPlan,May2012 sidings. 1)UpgradetheP&LbranchbridgestothelevelrequiredbytheFederal PreliminaryDraftRailNeeds RailAdministration(FRA)inordertoaccommodate286,000lb.(286K) Assessment,IdahoStateRailPlan,DEA, railcarsand2)providereliablerailaccesstoanewprivatesector$17 June2012,page25 millioncommercialgrainstorageandloadingfacilityatMcCoy. FreightMobilityIssuesand Opportunities,IdahoStatewideFreight Study,page34 WashingtonState20102030Freight RailPlan,2009
F23
Capital Improvement
DRAFTRailNeedsAssessment,Idaho StateRailPlanDEA,2012Page18
F24
NorthwestCorridor,Upgrade PocatelloSubdivision
PortneufRiver Valley
Capital Improvement
F25
PortofWhitman County
Capital Improvement
F26
Program
Identifypotentialfundingsources.Considerrailbanking.
PortofLewiston,FiveYearStrategic Plan
F27
Partnership
1)PartnerwithadjoiningstatesandBNSFontheGreatNorthern CorridorStudy.2)Coordinatewithadjoiningstatesonrailplans.
GreatNorthernCorridor,BNSF,2012
Appendix A-169
Number
NewName
Location
ProjectCategory Description
Primarysource
SecondarySource
F28
Capital Improvement
1)UsetheFACtoidentifycorridorswithfuturecapacityneedsthatcan beresolvedthroughhighercapacityrailcars.2)Conductabenefit/cost ReporttotheIdahoStateLegislature: analysisonidentifiedcorridors.3)Identifypublicprivatepartnerships RailroadFreightServiceinIdahoAn andpotentialfundingsourcestoupgradebridges,roadbeds,andrails Assessment,2002 identifiedasneedingupgrades. 1)Enactlegislationtoenableaportauthority.2)Designandconstruct StakeholderInput,RegionalFreight facility. Forums(JulyAugust,2012) 1)Identifyavailablelanduseplanningresources.2)Workwithrail owners/operatorstodisseminatepoliciesregardingland use/transportationpoliciesalongrailrightofway 1)Identifypriorityfreightcorridors(FreightAdvisoryCommittee).2) UseAgricultureandCommerceprojectionstoassessfuturecapacity needsalongpriorityfreightcorridors. Continuewithintercitybusprogram. IdahoFreightStudy,Recommendation 3,Action2.
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Developinlanddryport(Pocatello)
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Disseminatetechnical resources/toolsforlocal Statewide communitiesonlandusepolicies thatsupportrailsysteminvestment Developtooltoassessmultimodal supplychainsalongfreight Statewide corridors Developintercitybusroutesto establishridershipforfuture Statewide passengerrail Feasibilitystudytomeasure support/demandforcommuterrail Statewide servicesalonghighcommuter corridors Preservefuturerailcorridorsto servehighcapacitycommuter routes
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IdahoFreightStudy,Recommendation 2,Action6.
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IdahoFreightStudy,Recommendation 3,Action1and2
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Evaluatepotentialsupport/demandandpotentiallocationsfor commuterrailservice
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RathdrumMultimodalStation FeasibilityStudy
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AssessfeasibilityofanintermodalbusstationatRathdrum,whichcould connectCoeurd'AleneandPostFallswithSandpointandSpokane
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Evaluateabandonedraillinesforpotentialheritagetourism(partner withStateHistoricPreservationOffice).
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Portland,ORto Boise,ID
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Coordinate/communicatewithNevadaonstudytodeterminethe demandforserviceandpotentialalignmentforahighspeedrailline. Coordinate/communicatewithadjoiningstatesandAmtrakonshifting scheduletostopinSandpointindaylighthoursandconnecttothe intercitybusservicethatwouldlinkCoeurd'AleneandBoiseto nationwiderailservice.AddservicetoSandpoint,suchastheHiawatha Route. ParticipateinastudytoevaluatereinstatementofthelinethatAmtrak AmtrakstudyforMT,2010 terminatedinthe1970s.
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Supporttheexpansionofthe Glenfew,ILto Hiawatharoute(addingasecond Auburn,WA,stopin Study stop),inpartnershipwithadjoining Sandpoint,ID states I84,Chinden Boulevard(N)to VictoryRoad(s)
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TreasureValleyHighCapacity TransitStudy
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ConductastudytoevaluateproposedalignmentsalongI84.
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IdahoFreightStudyandRailPlanUpdate
Interview Series 1 Six Interviews To Date February 23, 2012 DRAFT Interview Summary Vision Statement Proposed via Summit Inputs: Intermodalconnectivityandcollaboration Appropriatesystemcapacity IncreasesIdahoscompetitiveedge Consistentandaccessible Funded,affordable,efficient Technology Safe Data/sciencedriven Comments: All reinforced in some way through interview discussion. Nothing identified as missing Distinctions made one some points: 1. Intermodal concern that it may not be as viable as many hope that it is; need to study to ensure it can be supported. Others vigorously support the idea 2. Concern that the features dont emphasize the important role of trucking. 3. May be more practical to look at a regional network, rather than the state, with the loop through southern Idaho, north to Spokane, and back down through Ontario, with the inner part of that circle needing the remote access and Boise providing an intermodal hub. 4. Need to ensure sufficient short line capacity 5. Leverage technology to maximize the system Proposed Vision Statements: Most said existing bullets worked with their individual caveats Three near statements proposed include: 1. We have to lure more business and manufacturing to southern Idaho and get products in and out of the state as efficiently and effectively as possible.
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2. Need to have something that is efficient, properly funded, keep up with the times, flexible to support inbound and outbound, including a northsouth corridor. 3. Consistent and accessible, intermodal connectivity and collaboration, Regional View. Distinction for Vision re Freight, Rail, Passenger: Generally all felt that one vision statement should apply equally across the freight system and be the target for all modes. Interviewees questioned whether that would be appropriate regarding passenger rail, thinking that that system has different facilities, demands, requirements and purposes than the freight system. One said if the same facilities are used, the vision should be the same, but most thought it required some separate thinking. Opportunities/Goals Proposed Opportunities/Goals Via Summit Inputs
Inter/multimodal LeveragePortofLewiston Researchanddata Cooperation,CollaborationandPartnerships RegulatoryChange IncreaseCapacity Funding Three prominent opportunities to pursue: 1. Transportation hub in Boise with regionally focused system/need technology to do so 2. Intermodal facility in magic or treasure valley area 3. Leveraging the use of technology to be widely connected in the region (Boise has a lot of resources Micron/HP understand most advanced levels of communication good partnership opportunities) Boise on that intermountain loop could take on some of the stuff coming out of salt lake well connected with salt lake and serve intermountain area more efficiently. 4. Improve the permitting process. ITD sometimes doesnt understand us or we get confused in understanding what we need to permit a load to get somewhere a lot of times we get one and pay for it and after we send it in they say it is the wrong one. Don t know if its them or us but our guys feel like its overregulated. Especially since we have to haul equipment around.
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5. Communication between rail and truck/coordination and cooperation 6. Reduce regulations for truckers on the road what else are they going to do? Not productive on down time. National issue but is a concern. 7. Regulatory change make sure weve got the right policies and procedures in place for a safe and efficient system. Inconsistent weight limits hinder us we need to level the playing field in order to stimulate the free flow of goods.
8. Regulatory changes (ID 105 GVW vs. surrounding states at 129 GVW huge detriment to effective freight system)
9. Go up to 129K where it is safe and ITD determines roads can handle it 10. Research Coordinate between highway districts (not necessarily elimination but guidelines) have been times where weve been stopped by highway districts dont go over their statutory limits but statutory limits should be changed There was recognition among one interviewee that OR, WA and CA have lower limits (like Idaho) and other surrounding states are higher. The degree to which the weights were an issue were partially contingent on where folks were sending their trucks. 11. Look at a northsouth route and figure out how to move efficiently from the inner areas of the state out (mines, for example, dont know if there is the right infrastructure for that). Make sure the industries we have in the state have the right transportation resources they need 12. Funding 13. Funding is critical in our state. With fuel tax and registration being main source of income for highways inflation has hit but tax and registration (especially cars) has not increased. Cost of maintaining and building roads has gone up but rate per gallon of tax on fuel hasnt gone up at all. Need to look at this and other ideas to maintain and expand. 14. Spend money on our roads make sure they are as safe as anyone elses weve used up more than weve put in. 15. Make sure rail capacity doesnt get exceeded, again. Dont know how we do that, but the market need is there the money will come (from the railways not the state) Whats missing? Only one set of responses: Better roads Better railways Better access without artificial regulations
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Make sure we do so safely both for citizens and roads dont want to destroy our infrastructure as that is false economics if we raise weight limits and destroy roads it wont help If we raise limits and axles on trucks it saves roads (science says) seek a general agreement that is the science and it is true (or the contrary) respond to that
Addressing Barriers Activities for coordination proposed in Freight Summit inputs: Information and data Leadership Regulatory framework and policy Funding structure Collaboration System Issues Interviews primary barriers and how to address them: 1. People may be willing to collaborate and knock down barriers, but committing to a change or a compromise is very difficult. 2. Start by getting local entities on same page for trucking regulations 3. Trucking/Rail competition and trust and ability to coordinate 4. This kind of study and the kind of meeting that we had like the Summit to help bring all the interested parties back together to help us better understand one another. 5. Shrinking driver availability 6. Overcome weight issues to support the volume; get ITD and highway districts to break down barriers and address funding/weight issue 7. Intermodal would be interesting because it would take some freight off the highways and put on rail. Not at capacity now as business is down, but probably were about five years ago. Double or triple track their railway. State of Idaho probably doesnt have enough money to get UPRR to invest unless they see a return on investment for them. 8. People working together you have to work together and put biases aside 9. Whose responsibility is it? For example, the intermodal transit center whose responsibility is it to get that infrastructure in place? 10. Competing interest between rail and truck. Dont know how to fix, but need to start a dialogue. I firmly believe it would not adversely affect either one and with an intermodal environment, would probably help both. If on train car I cant haul it and reduces my rate. There are too many factions so dont know how to go about putting a coalition together to address this. Bigger trucking corporations
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might be able to work that, but smaller ones will feel like its stealing from them. Put together a group right way to talk it through and see how to address their mutual interests. Right people sit down but dont know who they would be. 11. Regulations on carriers, drivers, railroad. Too much regulation is hurting us all economically. It increases costs for all of us. Within the state, I dont think that things are that out of whack other than lack of intermodal station. Can get an overweight permit, thats available. Idahos been good with that. (historically anyway). But when you cross state lines and rules change you have an issue. There might be an opportunity to look at interstate coordination come back through a national effort. 12. Maybe there is a way to focus on the collective and individual in a way that is leverages everyones economic interest so that they might be motivated to work together to that end. But all of us need to start thinking a little bit differently about how we start protecting our own mode and rather about how to be most efficient and better. Additional Data Sources 1. Idaho Wheat has a good study on wheat transport, which provides some data, and an explanation of how wheat moves that might be of interest. 2. Idaho Potato Commission report at least monthly and maybe monthly Market News on volume going in and out of the state shows trucks and weight provide history and perspective of our industry 3. USDA, ERS census surveys, etc., we take a look at markets, flow of goods, etc. where we get a lot of our data. 4. Need to understand our access to where freight is generated and where it is going to; what the balances are in terms of what is coming in on one mode into the state vs. going out on that mode; identify what is to be gained per our understanding of what is coming/going empty. We need to understand what types of product tend to go on each mode to see if there is extra capacity that can be used, or whether the nature of the product going out vs. that coming in does not lend itself to modes with the capacity to support it. Heard at Summit that rail comes in with more freight than it takes out ships coal in but what were shipping out doesnt necessarily fit that mode but theyre more time sensitivesmaller shipments going to more remote locations. 5. I think that the Rail Plan is just a summary of rail capabilities, volume, facilities, etc., not necessarily recommendations. Information like that can be used for folks on ReDiFit to inform decisionmaking there. Make it a useful plan.
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Idaho Rail Plan Update Focus Group Meeting Tuesday, August 14, 2012 Boise, ID PARTICIPANTS John Watts, WATCO Colleen Weatherford, BNSF Maureen Gresham, ITD Phone: o Paul McDonald, UPRR o Don Harbeke, UPRR o Joe Arbona, UPRR o Sandy Lindstrom, UPRR o Tim Grant, UPRR o Lisa Key, DEA o Erika Witzke, Cambridge Systematics FACILITATOR Marsha Bracke MEETING EXPECTATIONS Talk through issues Understand and support plan Have a document that will help guide us over the next decade development, reality, business Listen Document informative directional, guidance all wholly support Competitive balance PRINCIPLES OF MEETING CONDUCT o Participate o Listen o Be solutions oriented o Focus on topic at hand o Each entity has one/equal voice o Start and stop on time o Cell phones off NEEDS ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK Trains per day current and future BNSF Levels of service Capacity Old data State does not take into account investments that will occur Clarify: intermodal, multimodal, transload, industrial park
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Whenever possible use real Idaho data and not extrapolate national Question relevance of projecting to 2040 Some issues, like emissions, may not be as important in Idaho can have unintended consequences PUC discussion (?) P 17 Federal funding no discussion about Idaho P 26 Level of specificity and accuracy P 30, 40, 41 Point of section is good needs context more complete discussion
SOLUTIONS Provide relevant, accurate response add/supplement; provide offline o Not necessary just put material in context Education and Information o How rail network works o Pros and cons of use o Partners o Intermodal facility criteria with information germane to Idaho (also include in Rail Plan) o Abandonment process and criteria SUGGESTIONS FOR PLAN TO ADDRESS/INCLUDE Needs to discuss why X facility is needed in a given location o Must be listed to get federal money o Is this overreaching? o Suggest if x then maybe x o FRA must list projects o Process for new business/infrastructure Includes rail that exists o What/whos on it o Volume to determine viability/develop future. o Articulate strategies if abandonedwhat can happen rails/trails, solicit new business, etc.) o Plan recommends strategies Paint a picture of what the network looks like o Field to Factory (what it takes for shipper to get it there and make money) o What do shippers need for rationale, sequential connectivity? o Where are the shippers? o What are they shipping? o How? Address efficiency o Map o AAR Waybill Data o Take freight study and use it to inform rail plan o Take to Steering Committee
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ACTION ITEMS 1. Entities provide list of investments over last 5 years by type if possible 2. UPRR provide safety/crossing data to Maureen 3. Maureen provide context to issues sheet 4. Maureen talk to Joe Leckie about abandonment processes 5. Erika look at AAR Waybill data to see how specific it gets 6. Maureen send FRA regulations to participants OTHER UPRR opposed to providing information about where customers are located
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................... ii Background ...............................................................................................................................3 Passenger Rail Outreach - Process Summary ..................................................................... 3 Steering Committee Input and Guidance .............................................................................. 4 Vision and Goals ................................................................................................................... 4 Passenger Rail Outreach Process ........................................................................................ 4 Outreach.....................................................................................................................................5 Interviews...............................................................................................................................5 Input.......................................................................................................................................5 Attachment A: Steering Committee Guidance on Passenger Rail Outreach .................................... 12 Attachment B: Interview Questions ............................................................................................ 14
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Background
The Idaho State Rail Plan addresses, in addition to the movement of rail freight in, out and through Idaho, the vision and detail for Idaho's passenger rail system. The state of passenger rail in Idaho is described in detail in the May 21, 2012 project document titled Draft Passenger Rail System Profile and Analysis. That detail will not be duplicated in this outreach process summary. Passenger rail is not a predominant service in Idaho. In order to meaningfully identify, discuss, and create a vision for passenger rail that was complementary to the freight vision and appropriately represent the state's interest in passenger rail, the project team conducted an intentional outreach effort with key stakeholders to secure focused input.
The project team will also seek broad stakeholder review and input during the public comment phase of the Idaho Rail Plan Update.
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The Steering Committee anticipated that the top issues would be, in priority order Funding for passenger rail (4 Lack of infrastructure for passenger rail (2) Passenger and freight rail partnerships, or lack thereof (2) Lack of need for passenger rail in Idaho (1)
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The Steering Committee expressed mixed feelings about the need to reach out of state or on a national level for input beyond that of Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration and Amtrak.
Outreach
Interviews
The project team generated a questionnaire intended to specifically inform the key and required elements of the passenger rail component of the plan, specifically including the vision and goals, performance measures, and potential projects. The questionnaire referenced the study's definition of passenger rails as ...any type of passenger service along rail lines, including regional services (inter-city, low frequency, multiple stops) and commuter rail service (city to suburb or city, more frequent service during commute times, and limited stops). A handful of personal interviews were conducted, and electronic interviews were distributed to Idaho's Metropolitan Planning Organizations and fixed route transit services to respond to the questions. Of the potential 20 interviews sought, a total X interviews were collected.
Input
The following presents the responses to each interview question. 1. As you consider the planning work your organization has been involved in to date, what do you think about the relevance of passenger rail respective to your area's desired future conditions? Passenger rail is a significant transportation tool - ridership in North Idaho increased by 9K this year, influenced in part by families now moving to/working in North Dakota Passenger rail has historic value - the depot in Sandpoint is the last remaining building of the original town, and is currently undergoing a renovation process Passenger rail is an economic tool - it is part of the existing tourism infrastructure and face and can, and will, enhance visits to Sandpoint and Schweitzer Passenger rail projects are identified in some of the Local Mobility Management Network Plans Passenger rail may not be intentionally looked at across the board in all Local Mobility Management Network planning processes Other countries are investing heavily in high speed passenger rail services. If Idaho wants to remain competitive into the next century, then the discussion about public transportation needs to start now. The state could benefit greatly by promoting passenger rail both as a tourist attraction, and as a viable way to get people to work in Spokane or Boise. The motor
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car will not simply disappear overnight. However many people are looking for a reliable, cost effective way to get from the Idaho panhandle to Spokane and back. I believe that a commuter rail link would be well received here in Kootenai County. Kootenai County is served by AMTRAK Empire Builder, which makes stops in Sandpoint, ID and Spokane, WA. Given the short distance to Spokane relative to passenger rail service, it is unlikely an additional stop can be justified in Kootenai County. This is especially true since AMTRAK uses the BNSF corridor, which is several miles north of Kootenai County's population center. As a result, the utilization or increased utilization of AMTRAK will most likely be tied to improved schedules for arriving and departing in Sandpoint or Spokane and/or increased frequency that would allow passengers to arrive and depart during daylight hours, rather than the current 11:00 pm to 2:00 am In a financially constrained vision this mode has no importance in our studies or plans. In an overall context, passenger rail is seen as an opportunity to replace commercial air if it dies. The hub and spoke system of air could be helped with rail acting as the spokes for regional air service. Interest has been expressed by patrons and legislators, but a recent study concluded that the level of demand vis-a-vis resources would not support passenger rail.
2. Based on your experience, and looking at Idaho as a whole, what do you see as the potential for passenger real to look like in Idaho 20 years in the future. We are being presumptive about passenger rail in southern Idaho until another, and precisely accurate, analysis of Pioneer is completed There is potential, especially for commuter rail between Canyon County and Boise. With existing infrastructure and the depot, there may also be great opportunity. Don't know about other areas, but I don't see Twin Falls/Hailey as having potential, in that the area already has a well used bike path along the previous rail line and I don't see building new. North Idaho has great potential, including better utilization of its infrastructure and resources as well as coordination and collaboration among its stakeholders. May be some potential along highway 55 We would need more routes to serve Idaho Continue to grow with viable depots People get message about convenience and affordability Concern: there is a local movement to get BNSF to stop transporting coal from the Dakotas. In Sandpoint we are worried about potential effects of that, as we don't want it to jeopardize our depot project. Over the long term, however, BNSF is planning to put in a double set of tracks in Sandpoint, primarily to serve commercial interests, but it may
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facilitate better and more stops and times (currently 11:30 p.m. outbound and 2:30 a.m. inbound stops) in Sandpoint. Idaho's population is only going to increase. It makes sense to plan for effective transportation networks now, while the land is still available at a reasonable price. I see the potential for re-introducing rail passenger service from Salt Lake City to Portland and Seattle, which would likely benefit passengers along the UP corridor in southern Idaho. I do not see rail passenger service serving central Idaho or any north-south rail passenger service. A connection point between the Pioneer line and the Empire Builder in the TriCities/Hermiston area could create an opportunity for passengers to interconnect to reach north Idaho. The potential also exists to improve inter-line connections between state subsidized inter-city bus and rail passenger service along either a northern or southern east/west corridor. I think the potential for passenger rail in the next 20 years is bleak. There are some corridors where rail service could be stained [sic] but for the most part I see these a tourist/recreational routes not for transportation. Given the rate of population growth, the potential for sustainable passenger rail in 20 years is low.
3. Regarding the Vision and Goals developed by stakeholders involved in the rail planning process to date, from the passenger rail perspective, what would have to occur to make this vision a reality? Obstacles: Funding, Culture (mind set) Population density (has to drive - economics) Utah rail - good example, adding trolley Buy in from communities in those areas selected that rail is an important part of the transportation and will help development - communities believe in it . Needs to connect to be utilized - ability of all stakeholders to make coordination happen Funding by the state - cities are not going to be enough or effective existing corridors and opportunities available Increase stops - need more stops in Sandpoint More routes and more depots Need to do Pioneer Requires a good working relationship between Amtrak and municipalities - Amtrak doesn't want to run stations and municipalities don't have resources. Requires cooperation and state funding. Idaho has varied topography. This often makes communication between the northern and southern parts of the state difficult. A passenger rail connection between Boise and
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the Canadian border would do much to unify the state business interests, to the benefit of all its citizens. Money The ownership and control of the system would need to change. Rail is and will be focused on freight. Passenger rail affect the schedule and time to deliver trains. For this vision a separate rail line dedicated to passenger rail would need to be implemented. Existing rail systems do not provide the comfort of ride or speed which would be needed to make the system attractive. Increased demand, including the will to park private automobiles in favor of riding the train. Historically, persons who used the Pioneer line in eastern Idaho reported an enjoyable experience on the train, despite a 2:00 AM pickup time. Unfortunately, the numbers of passengers never achieved a level that would justify or sustain the service. If the funding (operating subsidy) could be secured and service times were reasonable, ridership may well increase.
4. What specific changes would you have to see in order to demonstrate we are making progress toward achieving these goals specific to passenger rail. Can't define metrics for what you can't do. I would ask, are we lining ourselves up to take the steps? Is it cost effective? Does it apply to tourism and will increase funding? Compare the cost per trip vs. other modes Some funding is available/dedicated or locals have authority to get funding to support it Something in community that identifies rail as high priority - comprehensive or longterm plan Business community endorsement ; it is a priority for economic development . Prospects will go further if business supports it ITD's Plan states that these things are a priority- that Idaho WANTS to get a southern route going. ITD needs to make funding available; enhancement funds no longer exist. Make those available again to encourage municipalities to invest. Start a state wide discussion to measure the support for commuter line rail. Initially make the projects modest in scope. A State of Idaho financial interest in public transportation (bus or rail) that can provide a sustainable funding base from which to establish a program Address the question of ownership and control of rail lines. Coordination with freight trains directed to favorable passenger schedules, especially regarding direct service and limited stops/stopovers.
5. Having reviewed a list of potential passenger rail projects identified for Idaho, are there other key passenger rail projects that should be considered?
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Eastern Idaho, LINX, was trying to pull together a mobility system in a seamless manner. There are good concepts to learn from. Regarding working with BNSF and Amtrak, two years ago they were not interested in restoring the depot; we made our case and they agreed to keep it in place. We are working now on an arrangement to give Amtrak access to approaches, building and platform in Sandpoint. Then, Amtrak will have access to the BNSF escrow account (in which ITD funding is being held) to finish the restoration. Find Amtrak easy to work with Coeur d'Alene to Spokane Valley The Sandpoint to Spokane service is already provided via the Empire Builder, unless the thought is to create a new service on a former corridor. Since the Empire Builder utilizes the very busy BNSF corridor that is highly unlikely and formidably expensive given the low population density and BNSF's trackage right costs. If you are suggesting utilizing the existing UP line from Sandpoint to Spokane, the probability is higher but so is the cost, as it would require capitalization of assets and a significant operating subsidy, again because of the low population density. It may also dilute the financial feasibility of the AMTRAK Empire Builder that provides transcontinental service. The actual Hiawatha route was actually south of Coeur d'Alene and serviced through Plummer, Kellogg and into Montana. Regional service from Rexburg to Salt Lake City. Not to my knowledge. Tremendous feat to establish those listed/contemplated.
6. Obviously, all projects are important to those they serve. Name 3-5 criteria that would be important to justify selecting one project. Economic benefit/cost Ability to expand business and trade Support ITD Goals of safety, mobility and economic opportunity - they more they reach the higher priority they get How it corresponds with local priorities, support and funding The extent to which it increases business or economic opportunity Cost / interpreted in terms of potential persons served Ridership Purpose of ridership Access to new lines Linkage to other modes Potential Ridership Cost per trip Potential population growth of the area
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Environmental Impact Potential for tourism Sufficient ridership demand to provide at least 75% of the capital and operating costs (aka it's still subsidized) Sufficient capacity on the rail line being considered for introducing rail passenger service Sufficient funding available to provide startup funding and sustainable operating subsidies at the 25% level A Class 1 railroad that is willing to provide guaranteed travel time performance between destinations (rather than side line passenger service for Z trains or other consists they feel are more important than passenger service.) Accessibility of rail lines sustainability (break even or make money on the operation side not including infrastructure) Ability to link to other existing or planning route Demonstrated demand, including a willingness to pay the local share Frequency of service Destination locations and connectivity to other modes/services Political will to devote transportation resources to rail rather than other modes, infrastructure, and other projects
7. What other facilities or transit services are needed to connect to passenger rail service (i.e. local transit service, intercity bus, park and ride lot, intermodal stations, walking/biking facilities, etc.) Park and Ride lot - no way to get from rail to home Potential advantages of 'green' transportation in messaging Park and Ride lot; shelter; kiosk with real time information, more than a shelter vending (coffee shop/news) Make it more like our cars (comfortable, accessible, timely, convenient) Linkages are important What are other forms of ridership that will support transportation? Intermodal hub - in Sandpoint we are hoping to connect SPOT bus, Northwest Trailways, coordinate/centralize services to support each other convenient, sexy, safe, efficient - gets you out of your car An intermodal bus station at Rathdrum could connect Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls with Sandpoint and Spokane. Where connections are in major communities with public transportation (inter-city and local), service that reaches the train station when the train arrives and departs. Capacity to walk to destinations such as restaurants or points of interest would also be helpful.. Since most rail passenger riders are on longer length (time) trips, their luggage will typically preclude walking to a hotel, and I have never seen a bicyclist ride their bike
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to meet AMTRAK in Spokane in nearly 20 years (hard to carry an extended trip suitcase on a bike), so biking facilities are probably not on the top 10 list. I only know eastern Idaho state and hear a great deal of improvements would need to be made. There is interconnection with intercity bus but that is moving to the edge of the community to be next to the interstate. The rail facilities were build in the 1920's and their facilities reflect that; no bicycle route, limited pedestrian facilities, and limited parking.
8. Other Comments Passenger rail makes us big - potential to lose our community identity (don't want to be Denver); like idea and convenience but don't want to be that big I always wonder what level of state participation there is going to be. Don't dump financial responsibility on municipalities. Need some commitment by ITD as a multi-modal transportation provider (not just roads). They are making progress. Will take their comment to utilize resources to support more than roads. Need to access/leverage federal funds as possible. America was built on rails. Efficient passenger rail service will help our economy to grow, and make Idaho more attractive to out-of-state business. I think rail is very important and underutilized in our region and the state. The intermodal hub and loading facilities need to be improved to allow more shipment from and to Idaho instead of through. I do not think passenger rail is a critical or needed component. Funding is paramount. Idaho has no originating funding now for public transportation, and to fund passenger rail services ahead of bus service (for example) to serve local daily needs could be a hard sale.
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3) Should the outreach team contact and include stakeholders from adjacent states (yes/no)? a) Yes (2) b) No (2) c) If yes, then who might these stakeholders be?: transportation/rail industry 4) Should the outreach team contact and include stakeholders on the national level (yes/no)? a) Yes (3) b) No (2) c) If yes, then might these stakeholders be?: FRA, Amtrak, FTA 5) Should a passenger rail advisory or technical committee be established to guide with technical and other issues (yes/no)? a) Yes (1) b) No (4), but have a representative 6) What do you think will be the top issues that come out of the public outreach process? e) Other (please explain): 7) What kind of on-going communication should be established for stakeholders and the public? a) Email/e-blast (4) b) Webinars/conference call c) Web page d) Follow-up meetings in person e) Other (please explain): f) All of the above (1)
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1. I know you've been involved in X in Idaho...tell me what you think about those recommendations now and what you think about the project's relevance in the future 2. Based on that experience, and looking at Idaho as a whole, what do you see as the potential for passenger rail to look like in Idaho 20 years in the future? 3. Stakeholders involved in the rail planning process to date which addresses both freight and passenger rail have developed the following vision, goals for Idahos rail. From the passenger rail perspective, what would have to occur to make this vision a reality?
4. What specific changes would you have to see that demonstrate we are making progress toward achieving these goals specific to passenger rail?
1. As you consider the planning work your organization has been involved in to date, what do you think about the relevance of passenger rail respective to your areas' desired future conditions 2. Based on that experience, and looking at Idaho as a whole, what do you see as the potential for passenger rail to look like in Idaho 20 years in the future? 3. Stakeholders involved in the rail planning process to date which addresses both freight and passenger rail have developed the following vision, goals for Idahos rail. W From the passenger rail perspective, what would have to occur to make this vision a reality?
4. What specific changes would you have to see would demonstrate we are making progress toward achieving these goals specific to passenger rail?
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5. Some potential passenger rail projects identified for Idaho include: Reestablishing the Pioneer line across southern Idaho, connecting Idaho to Oregon, Utah, and potentially Denver Adding a route from Sandpoint to Spokane called the Hiawatha in north Idaho Potential light rail services through regional areas (southeastern Idaho/southwestern Idaho/between Twin Falls and Blaine County) Are there any other key passenger rail project that should be considered?
5. Some potential passenger rail projects identified for Idaho include: Reestablishing the Pioneer line across southern Idaho, connecting Idaho to Oregon, Utah, and potentially Denver Adding a route from Sandpoint to Spokane called the Hiawatha in north Idaho Potential light rail services through regional areas (southeastern Idaho/southwestern Idaho/between Twin Falls and Blaine County) Is there any other key passenger rail project that should be considered?
Obviously all projects are important to those they serve. Name 3-5 criteria that would be important to justify selecting one project over another?
Obviously all projects are important to those they serve. Name 3-5 criteria that would be important to justify selecting one project over another?
What other facilities or transit services are needed to connect to passenger rail service If prompting is needed, suggest the following examples: local transit service, intercity bus, park and ride lot, intermodal stations, walking/biking facilities, etc. Comment: 6. Who else do you think should be engaged in this process? Please provide contact information if available.
6. What other facilities or transit services are needed to connect to passenger rail service (i.e. local transit service, intercity bus, park and ride lot, intermodal stations, walking/biking facilities, etc. Comment:
7. Who else do you think should be engaged in this process? Please provide contact information if available.
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