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Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Michigan Suburbs Alliance August 2, 2013. 2040 Regional Transportation Plan. Six goals shape policy . Access to jobs, markets, services and amenities Reliable quality infrastructure Attractive environmental assets. Goals continued.
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Six goals shape policy • Access to jobs, markets, services and amenities • Reliable quality infrastructure • Attractive environmental assets
Goals continued • Economic prosperity • Desirable communities • Fiscally sustainable public services
Projects range “from A to Z” • Transit • Operations • Pavement/bridge maintenance • Bike/pedestrian projects • Safety • Capacity
Employment and Population Similar to 2000 Levels Southeast Michigan, 1990-2040 Source: SEMCOG 2040 Regional Development Forecast
Infrastructure Funding Formulas are Increasingly Obsolete Impact of Federal Fuel Economy Standards $204 million per year
We're Under-Investing…Changing pavement condition 2004 2012 Costs have more than doubled Percent Lane Miles
70% Say More Funding is Needed to Care for What We Have More funding is needed to ensure infrastructure is properly maintained.
The Paradox:73% also say the problem is inefficiency in spending, not the amount of $ we have It’s not the amount we spend, it’s how efficiently we spend it.
Advocacy Thoughts • Case for roads and transit • We have a job to do in this climate • Residents and legislature • Transit separate • Short- and long-term strategy
Annual Revenue Generated in Southeast MichiganDifferent Funding Mechanisms