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Texas freight advisory committee

Texas freight advisory committee. Freight Partnership V July 31-August 2, 2013. TEXAS FREIGHT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OVERVIEW. Created in January 2013 by the Texas Transportation Commission Evolved out of the Panama Canal Stakeholder Working Group

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Texas freight advisory committee

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  1. Texas freight advisory committee Freight Partnership V July 31-August 2, 2013

  2. TEXAS FREIGHT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OVERVIEW • Created in January 2013 by the Texas Transportation Commission • Evolved out of the Panama Canal Stakeholder Working Group • Membership Includes Private and Public Sector Freight Stakeholders • Committee Meets Quarterly • Held Kick-off Meeting on February 28, 2013 • To-Date Met Two Times • Next Meeting Scheduled for August 22, 2013

  3. COMMITTEE KICK-OFF MEETING

  4. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP • Comprise of 24 Members and Affiliates • Represents a Cross-Section of Freight Industry in Texas Sectors Represented • Economic Development • Railroads • Trucking • Agriculture • Ports • Manufacturing • Air Cargo • Inland Port • 3PLs • Exporters and Importers • Shippersand Receivers • Retailers • Public Sector • Ocean Carriers 1

  5. IMPORTANCE OF THE COMMITTEE 2 • Essential Component of TxDOT’s Comprehensive and Multimodal Freight Planning Program • Freight Transportation is Driven by the Private Sector, and Requires a Mix of Public and Private Stakeholders • Enable TxDOT to Better Plan for Freight Transportation Mobility by Incorporating Freight into Policy, Planning, Programming, and Implementation Activities • Help TxDOT to Identify Freight Transportation Networks that are Critical to the State’s Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness

  6. COMMITTEE PURPOSE 3 • Forum for Discussing Transportation Decisions Affecting Freight Mobility • Advise TxDOT on Freight Related Priorities, Issues, Projects, and Funding • Make Recommendations on Freight Transportation Policies and Performance Measures • Participate in the Development of the First Comprehensive and Multimodal Texas Freight Mobility Plan • Communicate and Coordinate Priorities with Other Organizations • Help TxDOT to Understand the Concerns of the Freight Industry and Business Community • Assist the State in Promoting the Role of Freight to the State’s Economic Competitiveness

  7. COMMITTEE MISSION Advise TxDOT on Freight Issues, Priorities, Projects, Funding Needs for Freight Improvements, and Elevate Freight Transportation as a Critical Component of the State’s Economic Vitality and Competitiveness. 4

  8. COMMITTEE GOALS Become “Champions” and Develop a Statewide Coalition Build Consensus and Collaborate on Common Issues Generate Ongoing Long-term Stakeholder Involvement and Partnership Improve the State’s Freight Transportation System Collaboratively 5

  9. COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES 6 • Ensure Participation of Private Sector Freight Stakeholders in TxDOT’s Freight Planning Process • Ensure Freight Transportation is Addressed in TxDOT’s Transportation Planning, Programming, Investments, and Implementation Processes • Assist TxDOT to Identify and Prioritize Strategic Freight Transportation Projects that Facilitate Safe and Efficient Freight Movement • Improve the Condition and Performance of the Texas Freight System to Facilitate Texas’ Ability to Compete in a Global Economy

  10. COMMITTEE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Contribute to the Development of Statewide Freight Policies • Contribute to Development of Multimodal Texas Freight Mobility Plan • Strengthen Collaboration Between TxDOT and Freight Industry Advice • TxDOT to Understand Concerns of the Freight and Business Community • Foster Dialogue Between TxDOT and Freight Industry • Shape the Future of Texas Freight Transportation System Assist • Provide a Common Voice for the State’s Freight Issues • Participate in all Activities of the Committee • Become Freight “Champions” Support & Advocate 7

  11. COMMITTEE: INFLUENCES FREIGHT PLAN EFFORTS • Facilitated Discussion • Discuss Needs and Solutions • Managers within Freight Community • Facilitated Discussion • Discuss Business Sector Trends • Leaders in Freight Community • Vested in Successful Freight Mobility Plan • Freight Community Participants • One-on-one • Performed on-site • Discuss Specific Operational Needs and Solutions 8 • Contribute to the Development of a Comprehensive and Multimodal Texas Freight Mobility Plan

  12. COMMITTEE ROLE : TEXAS FREIGHT MOBILITY PLAN 9 • Articulate Concerns of the Freight Industry and Business Community Provide a Common Voice for Freight Transportation Issues

  13. TXDOT STAFF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Committee Point of Contact • Coordinate Communication Between the Chair, Committee, and Stakeholders • Ensure that All Requests for Information and Questions that the Committee May Have are Answered in a Timely Manner • Ensure that Committee Activities are Coordinated • Handle all Committee Meeting Logistics 10

  14. COMMITTEE GOVERNANCE 11 • Committee isGoverned by a Chair and Vice-Chair • Chair and Vice-ChairProvideCommittee Leadershipand Overall Direction • Chair Oversees all Meetings and Act as Committee Spokesperson • Decisions and Recommendations Based on the 4-Cs—Consensus, Coordination, Cooperation, and Communication • Committee Meets Quarterly and Additional Meetings as Needed • Each Member Has toMake Their Best Effort to Attend All Meetings • All Committee Members have Equal Opportunity to Provide Input • Members May Designate an Alternateto Participate in the Meeting in Their Absence

  15. COMMITTEE PERFORMANCE MEASURES 12 • Levels of Stakeholder Participation and Meeting Attendance • Committee Newsletter (Monthly or Quarterly?) • Quarterly Progress Reports • Annual Report Card: Key Successes, Challenges, and Opportunities

  16. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Strategic Committee Selection Committee Chairs’ Leadership Success Factors Clear Direction and Expectations Define Roles and Responsibilities Committee Member Commitment and Participation Focus Meeting: Agenda and White Papers 13 Visible Management Support and Commitment

  17. SUMMARY • Freight Advisory Committee is an Essential Component of TxDOT’s Comprehensive and Multimodal Freight Planning Program • Addressing Freight Requires Involvement of Multiple Partners from Public and Private Sectors • Committee Provides the Opportunity to Collaboratively Address Critical Freight Transportation Issues in Texas • On-goingand Long-term Partnerships with all Freight Stakeholders is Key to Addressing Freight Issues in the State

  18. www.MoveTexasFreight.com Caroline Mays, AICP Interim Freight Systems Branch Manager (O) 512-486-5059 (C) 512-658-2436 Caroline.mays@txdot.gov

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