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Sustainable Transportation for the New Normal

Sustainable Transportation for the New Normal. Paul Morris, FASLA NCDOT Deputy Secretary for Transit NCAMPO Annual Conference Luncheon, Asheville May 3, 2012. NCDOT’S Revised Mission Statement (Approved April 5, 2012). Connecting people and places safely and efficiently,

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Sustainable Transportation for the New Normal

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  1. Sustainable Transportation for the New Normal Paul Morris, FASLA NCDOT Deputy Secretary for Transit NCAMPO Annual Conference Luncheon, Asheville May 3, 2012

  2. NCDOT’S Revised Mission Statement(Approved April 5, 2012) Connecting people and places safely and efficiently, with accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy, health and well-being of North Carolina.

  3. w From Policy to Projects: NCDOT’s Culture of Reform • Comprehensive, Department-wide effort • Increased transparency, accountability • Strategic, data-driven decisions • Holistic approach

  4. NCDOT’s 2040 Plan • Long-range plan serves as umbrella for comprehensive planning efforts • Broad policy, program delivery and investment strategy recommendations for next 30 years • Reflects revised mission • Based on extensive input from communities and other stakeholders

  5. The Importance of Responsible Decision-Making • Best bang for the buck - links investment to results • A systems perspective to optimize all human and financial forms of capital for the greatest societal good • Meet customer needs - now and into the future • Accountability and transparency

  6. Principles of Responsible Decision-Making • Moving People and Goods: Efficient transportation network • Choices: Options in how to travel • Connectivity: Integration of transportation and land use • Resource Protection: Protection and conservation of natural resources

  7. Principles of Responsible Decision-Making • Prosperity: Economic growth and development • Accountability: Balance of needs and interests with available resources • Healthy Communities: Livable communities and improved quality of life • Organizational Responsibility: A sustainable organization

  8. Responsible Decision-Making Prosperity Organizational Responsibility Moving People & Goods Accountability Choices Resource Protection Connectivity Healthy Communities

  9. Decision-Making Framework: Policy Prosperity Organizational Responsibility Moving People & Goods Accountability Choices Resource Protection Connectivity Healthy Communities

  10. Decision-Making Framework: Plans and Programs Prosperity Organizational Responsibility Moving People & Goods Accountability Choices Resource Protection Connectivity Healthy Communities

  11. Decision-Making Framework: Projects Prosperity Organizational Responsibility Moving People & Goods Accountability Choices Resource Protection Connectivity Healthy Communities

  12. Policy:Complete Streets Policy Plan:Blue Ridge District Study Project:U-4437 in Wake County, Proposed Intersection Improvements at NC 54 (Hillsborough Street) and Blue Ridge Road Reflects All Decision-Making Principles: Organizational Responsibility Prosperity Moving People and Goods Choices Connectivity Healthy Communities Resource Protection Accountability Example: Complete Streets

  13. Policy: House Bill 1005, Session Law 2007-551 Statewide Logistics Plan Plan: NC Maritime Strategy Seven Portals Study Projects: Global TransPark Rail Link Individual “Last Mile” Links for highway and rail to ports Reflects These Decision-Making Principles: Prosperity Moving People and Goods Choices Connectivity Resource Protection Accountability Example: Statewide Logistics

  14. Policy: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Program: Piedmont Improvement Program Projects include: 28 miles of double track 18 new bridges 10+ miles of new highway Closing 24 at-grade crossings 8 station improvement projects Example:Piedmont Improvement Program Reflects All Decision-Making Principles: • Prosperity • Moving People and Goods • Choices • Connectivity • Healthy Communities • Resource Protection • Accountability

  15. Other Initiatives

  16. Opened November 2007 Estimated $18.8 million in new tax revenue since opening; exceeded ridership projections by 60% Planned extension of Blue Line from Center City to UNC Charlotte Begin operations in late 2016/early 2017 CATS LYNX Blue Line

  17. Light Rail: Improved Public Health • People who use light rail transit obtain significantly more daily physical activity than those who do not (LYNX Study) • Use of LRT reduces body weight by an average of 6.5 lbs./person • Those at the greatest risk for obesity are more likely to receive the health benefits of walking to/from transit • Quality of local physical environment is also significant Source: J. MacDonald, PhD, etal..

  18. 25-mile commuter and freight rail connecting Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson and Mooresville Estimated to generate 23,000 new jobs during the life of project Pioneering use of value capture for 50% local government contribution Construction scheduled for 2014-2016, with service beginning in 2017 Red Line Regional Rail

  19. Healthy Environments Collaborative • Working together to coordinate efforts to improve the state’s health, environments and economy • Uses overlap of health, land use, transportation, • environment and economics to provide • greatest benefit for North Carolina

  20. An approach to interdependent, multi-modal transportation networks that safely accommodate access and travel for all users: • Policy • Implementation guidelines • Training • www.nccompletestreets.org

  21. North Carolina Sustainable Communities Task Force Goal is healthy and equitable development without compromising natural systems and the needs of future generations of North Carolinians

  22. Provide more transportation choices • Promote equitable, affordable housing • Enhance economic competitiveness • Support existing communities • Coordinate and leverage federal policies and investment • Value communities and neighborhoods

  23. Comprehensive Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan • In addition to mobility, the plan will consider how bicycle and pedestrian facilities can support: • Economic development • Public health and increased physical activity • Conservation

  24. “New Normal” Requires A Different Approach • Integration of sustainability across our organization -- into our policies, programs and projects • Building on initiatives that foster economic prosperity, healthy communities, resource protection (the triple bottom line)

  25. Critical Success Factors • Partnerships to support communities’ needs across the state • Understanding what communities want • Working together to achieve desired results • Accountability and transparent decision-making • Innovation and continuous improvement

  26. Questions?Paul F. Morris, FASLADeputy Secretary for TransitNC Department of Transportationpfmorris@ncdot.gov(919) 707-2800

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