Louisiana Statewide Transportation Plan

February 18, 2013

Louisiana Statewide Planning Conference

Baton Rouge, LA

Agenda
About the Plan Draft Vision and Goals Transportation in Louisiana

About the Plan Intended Outcomes

Performance-based planning focus Identification of investments, policies and programs most important to Louisiana Includes:
Multimodal plan Separate plans for aviation and rail Statewide travel demand model

About the Plan - Process

Data/Analysis
Existing Conditions Modal Needs

Products
Vision Goals and Objectives Performance Measures

Outreach
Leadership Interviews Public Poll Legislator Questionnaire Visioning Participants

Advisory Councils
Revenues Gap Scenario Analysis Investment Scenarios Supporting Policies Advisory Councils

Impact Analysis

Implementation Prioritized Projects

Advocates Advisory Councils Public Comment

About the Plan - Decision-making Structure

Policy Committee Executive Advisory Council
DOTD Executives Advisory Council Chairs

Advisory Councils
Aviation Freight Rail Intermodal State Highway Operations & Maintenance Ports & Waterways Regional Planning Officials Community Development & Enhancement Trucking

About the Plan DOTD Roles

Owner-Operator Partner Advocate

Highways & Bridges Ports Aviation Rail Transit

Non-motorized

Louisiana State Highway System

16,687 state centerline miles (27% of all roads in Louisiana) 11th largest state system ~80% rural ~2/3 on low volume roads 7,963 State bridges (60% of all bridges)

Louisiana State Highway System

Pavement Condition by Mileage
100% 3,000 80% Very Poor 60% Poor Fair 40% Good Excellent 2,500 2,000 1,500

Structurally Deficient DOTD Bridges

1,000
500 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Structurally Deficient Bridges

20%

0% RURAL URBAN

DOTD interviews top transportation priorities?

Asset management Bottlenecks Transportation and the economy DOTD strategic goals Other modes (transit, rail) Achievable projects Corridor focus

DOTD interviews what must change?

Add capacity to key facilities Emphasize growth management Connections Intergovernmental cooperation New funding sources

Legislative Questionnaire
On what do you believe the state should focus existing transportation funding?
Providing additional transportation choices such as walking, biking, and transit Providing essential public transportation services for elderly, disabled, and low income citizens Improving transportation safety
17%

18%

19%

Reducing commute times Strengthening the economy and creating/sustaining jobs Maintaining what we have
0% 10% 20%

26%

54%

77%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

Percent Responding As Very Important (Rank of 1 or 2 out of 6)

Legislative Questionnaire
What types of projects are most needed to improve the performance of Louisianas transportation system?
Improving freight railroads to enhance service and reliability in support of Louisiana industry Improving airports to better accommodate tourism, business travel, personal travel, and air cargo Increased modal choices for passengers Safety-related investments across all transportation modes Reduce congestion by increasing transit and nonmotorized services Reduce congestion by improving operations with low cost projects Improving ports in support of Louisiana industry Reduce congestion by highway capacity expansion

7% 8% 8%

8%
8% 28% 31% 54% 59% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Percent Responding as Very Important 70%

Maintenance/preservation projects across all transportation modes

Legislative Questionnaire
What ways do you think are most feasible for increasing transportation funding?

Other (responses included increase in state gas tax, public-private partnerships, more effective spending) Reducing other state expenditures, such as higher education, health care, etc., to allow greater expenditures in transportation Local option taxes/fees

33%

17%

31%

Savings from outsourcing/privatizing state services

Tolls approved by local voters
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

46%

61%

50%

60%

70%

Percent Responding as Feasible (Rank of 4 or 5 out of 5)

Questionnaire Whats the likelihood of

50.0% 30.2% 16.3% 34.9% 18.6%

Continued suburban development

0.0% 50.0%

0.0%

Less Likely More Likely

32.6% 11.6%

Reduction in federal transportation funds. Reduced state fuel tax revenues due to increased gas prices, increased fuel efficiency, alternative fuels.

25.6%

23.3%

7.0%

0.0%

50.0% 9.3% 0.0% 50.0% 32.6% 20.9%

27.9%

18.6%

23.3%

Reduced travel demand due to telecommuting, compressed work weeks, internet shopping, etc.
Rural population shift to urban/suburban areas Urban redevelopment

23.3% 0.0% 50.0% 23.1%

25.6% 9.3% 9.3%

30.8%

38.5% 7.7%

0.0%

0.0% 50.0%
26.8% 9.8% 0.0% 26.8% 19.5% 17.1%

Public Survey
Broad impressions (Questions 1-7)
Roads and Bridges in Good Condition? Safe, Convenient for Bike/Ped?
28% 34% 37% 51% 69% 97% 0% % Strongly Agree or Somewhat Agree 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Convenient, Reliable Public Transportation?

Roads and Bridges Safe? Convenient, Reliable Air Service?

Transportation Important to Quality of Life and Economy?

Public Survey
Where to spend tax $ (Questions 8-17)
More non-highway transp. choices
Reduce congestion transit & bike/ped Basic transp. for elderly/disabled/low income
41%
45% 58%

Not Very Important

Reduce congestion new capacity

Railroads for economic development Airports for business, tourism

61%
63%

Very Important to some

68% 73% 74% 78% 91%

Ports to attract business, jobs

Reduce congestion technology/low cost Increase safety all modes

Very Important to Most

Maintain what we have

0% 20% 40% 60% % Very Important

Very
80%Important100% to

All

Public Survey
If tax revenues arent sufficient (Questions 18-21)
Reducing expenditures on higher education, health care, etc.
Voter-approved tax by parish/city
23%

78%

Voter-approved tolls
0% 20% 40%

61%
60% 80% 100%

Strongly Approve or Somewhat Approve

Opened ended question on how to pay for projects: #1 response no opinion (51%) #2 response more effective spending (18%) #3 response some sort of taxes/fees (14%)

Draft Vision and Goals

Vision:
Mostly small and mediumsized communities with quality open space in-between But also higher-growth, dense, compact urban areas such as New Orleans Support extractive and resource industries, a major economic driver in the state Consider and support the potential for increased economic activity associated with arts, entertainment, retirement and tourism as well as a research & technology focus

Goals:
Infrastructure Preservation and Maintenance Safety Economic Competitiveness Community Development and Enhancement Environmental Stewardship

Highway Needs Roadway Preservation

Investments needs to attain current standards Initial estimate Over $17 billion
$3.8B in now needs (preservation only)
Interstate Condition Distribution
% Length (Miles) 100 80 60 40 20 0

Highway Preservation Needs by Type

20.2% 8.1% Modernization

Preservation
71.7% Routine Maintenance

2019

2011

2013

2015

2017

2021

2023

2025

2027

2029

2031

2033

2035

2037

2039

Year Very Poor Poor Fair Good Very Good

2041

Potential Performance Measures Preservation

Percent of State Highway System meeting pavement condition target IRI by system tier (Interstate, NHS, other) Percent of structurally deficient bridges by tier Grade associated with the condition of Louisianas traffic control, ITS, other related assets Average statewide age of transit fleet as percent of design life Number of actual ferry operating days/hours vs. planned service Average statewide runway pavement condition rating

Potential Performance Measures - Safety

Number of: Highway fatalities Highway crashes Crashes/collisions related to trucks Crashes/collisions related to transit vehicles Crashes/collisions on waterways Crashes/collisions at rail crossings

Potential Performance MeasuresEconomic Competitiveness

Percent of system with acceptable V/C ratios Annual hours of delay from incidents on freeways Number of freight bottlenecks addressed Percent of town centers served by Louisianas arterial highway system Average travel times on specified origindestinations

Potential Performance MeasuresCommunity Development & Enhancement

Number of local comprehensive plans addressing land use and transportation issues, especially mobility needs Anecdotal improvements to system accessibility Number of parishes with elderly and handicapped transit service

Potential Performance MeasuresEnvironmental Stewardship

Annual tons of emissions due to mobile sources Percent of public fleets converted to alternative fuels OR gasoline consumption reduced by conversion of public fleets to alternative fuels

Revenue Scenarios
Scenario
Scenario 1 "Baseline" Options

Scenario Description
Discretionary Federal funds & total state transportation revenues

Total FY 2012 - FY 2044

$19-20B

Scenario 2 "Reduction" Options

Major reduction in Federal funds in 2015, rebound in 2016

$16-17B

Scenario 3 "Modest Growth"

Scenario 4 Higher Growth

Dedicated vehicle sales tax revenues beginning in FY 2019

New revenue -

$25-26B
TBD

Louisiana Airport System Plan

30 Minute Drive Time Analysis

Louisiana Rail Plan Passenger System: 1956 and Now

Thank You!
http://www.dotd.la.gov/study/ Dan Broussard (Dan.Broussard@LA.GOV)

DOTD interviews issues identified

Heavier trucks, more traffic DOTD focus on preservation Public expectations are high, public support for more funding is low Soft issues becoming important (quality of life, access to education) Aging population Economic development focus Impact of hurricanes

Draft Goals, Objectives, and Performance Measures

Goal: Infrastructure Preservation and Maintenance
Objectives

Keep Louisianas highway pavement in good condition Keep Louisianas bridges in good condition Keep Louisianas other highway-related assets in good condition Assist modal partners in achieving state-of-good repair for transit, port and aviation facilities
Goal: Safety
Objectives

Reduce number and rate of highway-related fatalities and injuries Reduce number of highway crashes Reduce number of pedestrian and bicycle accidents Assist modal partners in achieving safe and secure transit, port and aviation facilities

Draft Goals, Objectives and Performance Measures

Goal: Economic Competitiveness
Objectives

Improve level of service of freight transportation throughout Louisiana Improve access to intermodal facilities and the efficiency of intermodal transfers Provide predictable, reliable travel times throughout Louisiana Improve connectivity between town centers and urban areas throughout Louisiana Goal: Environmental Stewardship
Objectives

Minimize the environmental impacts of building, maintaining and operating the state transportation system Comply with all federal and state environmental regulations

Draft Goals, Objectives and Performance Measures

Goal: Community Development and Enhancement
Objectives

Cooperate with and support MPOs and other local agencies in development of plans, including comprehensive Plans, and programs to ensure consistency with statewide goals, needs and priorities Provide support to local governments to seek sustainable revenue for local transportation needs Reduce barriers to state and local collaboration Enhance access to jobs for both urban and rural populations Improve modal options associated with supporting the economy and quality of life

Draft Goals, Objectives and Performance Measures

Goal: Community Development and Enhancement
Objectives

Cooperate with and support MPOs and other local agencies in development of plans, including comprehensive Plans, and programs to ensure consistency with statewide goals, needs and priorities Provide support to local governments to seek sustainable revenue for local transportation needs Reduce barriers to state and local collaboration Enhance access to jobs for both urban and rural populations Improve modal options associated with supporting the economy and quality of life