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1. Bolder PoliciesBrighter Future Peter Skosey Vice President Metropolitan Planning Council
2. Metropolitan Planning Council Since 1934, the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) has been dedicated to shaping a more sustainable and prosperous greater Chicago region. As an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, MPC serves communities and residents by developing, promoting and implementing solutions for sound regional growth. Policy research & development is done through direct research and the use of models tested in communities around the region. Policy advocacy is done through education and outreach to policymakers at all levels of government. Policy implementation is done through the practical application of MPC-designed tools communities can use.
3. Bolder Policies, Brighter Future The set up: Post-war U.S. economic boom masked poor infrastructure spending decisions The problem: $7.3 billion/year cost of congestion in Chicago. Nationally $105 b transportation shortfall. The solution: Smarter spending, reduce demand, maximize use of existing infrastructure The result: Better communities
4. The Set Up Economy masks poor investment decisions After World War II the federal government’s debt equaled 120 percent of GDP No competition from Asia, India, Brazil, China... Economic growth of the 1950s and ’60s quickly whittled that debt away.
5. The Set Up Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
6. Fast growth masks problems Slow growth reveals them SO What’s the strategy for the new American economy?
7. Fat and Lazy
8. The Set Up: Growth is an Illusion
9. The Set Up: Growth is an Illusion
10. The Set Up: Growth is an Illusion Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
11. The Set Up:Growth is an Illusion U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
12. Health Matters The result of obesity: Spending more on health care and fuel. Airline industry used 350 more gallons of fuel in 2000 than it did in 1990. Source: Allstate and cars.com
13. Transportation investments comes from the Highway Trust Fund which gets its money from the Gas Tax
14. Stagnant Motor Fuel Tax Currently 18.4 cents per gallon (since 1993) Amount MFT would be today if indexed to inflation in 1993 = 29 cents per gallon Potential 2012 dollars if MFT had been indexed to inflation = $18 billion
15. Unintended result of a good policy Increases fuel efficiency means less Motor Fuel Taxes. Fuel tax receipts will decline $204 billion Roads still need maintenance Source: Allstate and cars.com
16. CongestionCosts the Chicago Region $7.3 billion a year $33 million in environmental damages $354 million in wasted fuel $6.9 billion in wasted time (2 ½ days/year/commuter) and 87,000 jobs not created. $14.76/hour/commuter stuck in traffic.
17. “We’ve Run out of Money, now we have to think” -Winston Churchill
18. The Solution: Build Smarter Communities! Smarter spending Reduce demand Maximizing existing infrastructure
19. Smarter Spending Performance Criteria key to place based strategies allows multiple goals Federal Programs MAP-21 TIGER Grants TIFIA Regional Plans CMAP Major Projects Public Private Partnerships “This is all about return on investment — a smart business plan for communities. Are we reducing vehicle miles traveled? Are we producing jobs? Are more people being educated? … Are the balance of investments being made between highways, bridges, and mass transit?” – Adolfo Carrion, Former Director, White House Office of Urban Affairs
20. Smarter Spending: Types of PPPs Leasing existing assets Chicago Parking meters Chicago Skyway Build new (MPC’s Focus)
21. Chicago’s lease runs through 2083, no I don’t know what a ½ hour will cost.
22. Smarter Spending: Potential PPPs in Illinois Elgin-O’Hare Western Access Cost = $3.4 billion Tollway Commitment = $3.1 billion Gap = $300 million Illinana Cost = $2 - $3 billion Toll revenues = $30 million by 2020 Bonding authority = $275 million I-90 No authority for PPP in add lane
23. Smarter Spending: TIFIA TIFIA provides loans and loan guarantees to public and private entities to help finance highway, transit, intercity passenger facilities, and freight rail projects. Funding is increased from $122 million to $750 million in FY 2013 and $1 billion in FY 2014.  Selection criteria eliminated. TIFIA loans will now be available on a first-come, first-served basis instead of through a competitive process. The maximum size of the TIFIA loan was increased from 33 to 49 percent of total project cost. 
24. Smarter Spending: Tolling MAP-21 only allows States to toll new capacity added to the Interstate system. The number of non-tolled lanes must exceed tolled lanes.  MPC Supports Sen. Kirk’s Lincoln Legacy Development Act Removes caps on Interstate tolling pilot programs. Incentivizes PPPs
25. Maximizing Use of Existing Infrastructure Pricing Parking Tolls Bus Rapid Transit Western Avenue
26. Values of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Congestion relief: Chicago’s Cost of Congestion = $7.3 billion/yr 95% is cost of wasted travel time Connectivity: To existing rapid transit network, recreational centers, education, food, medical, jobs, entertainment… Community: Creates framework for future complementary development Cost: BRT delivers excellent service, costs less, and utilizes existing infrastructure
27. Report Goal: To help create a vision for full-scale Bus Rapid Transit in Chicago and apply a clear, goal-driven approach to potential transit investment See the full report, technical study, and appendices at www.metroplanning.org/brt
28. Transit integration and connectivity 21 CTA rail stationconnections 15 Metra station connections 12 BRT on BRT connections
29. Reduce Demand Encourage Alternative Travel Modes Bike Sharing Placemaking ALL public spaces Land Use Employer Assisted Housing Mixed Income Transit Oriented Development “Increased commitment to and investment in bicycle facilities and walking networks can help meet goals for cleaner, healthier air; less congested roadways; and more livable, safe, cost-efficient communities.” Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation, March 15, 2010
30. Commute Options Pilot Housing and transportation two biggest household expenses More people driving alone Provides “one-stop” commuter information, including Employer-assisted housing Employers a good conduit of information
31. How Chicago gets to work Source: U.S. Census, 2008 to 2010
32. Project History Goal to reduce single occupancy commutes Civic Consulting Alliance/Boston Consulting researches options Employer-based commute strategies Consistent with MPC policy goals MPC began pilot in late 2010
33. Commute Options Pilot 15 employers since 2010 Survey of commuting habits/needs Customize recommendations and alternatives Follow-up survey No cost to employer
34. Participating employers
35. Participating employers Chicago Public Schools (Central Office) 1,000 McDonalds Corporation 3,000 Loyola University 1,790 Moraine Valley C.C. 1,710 Education, Civic Food Services Goose Island 100 Shedd Aquarium 500 Al Raby 60 Lincoln Elem. 37 Grainger 2,590 Illinois Tool Works 540 Underwriters Laboratories 1,800 Manufacturing, Wholesale Engineering, Testing, Design Champro Sports 70 Burke Engin-eering 170 Robinson Engin-eering 100 Newell Rubbermaid 300 Labelmaster 180 Webb deVlam 27
36. Partners and providers Local Government Transit Civic Organizations 50
37. Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. Survey conducted February 2012 Nearly 40% of employees live over 20 miles from work Most drive alone Office served by transit, but convenience is an issue Bike to work program
38. Burke and I-Go roll out car sharing program Burke uses I-Go vehicles as fleet vehicles and as shuttles between the CTA Rosemont Station and their office.
39. Robinson Engineering Robinson has shown commitment to the wellness of its employees through: housing and commuting assistanceand health initiatives A long time EAH (employer-assisted housing) employer, Robinson has offered a downpayment benefit to employees since 2003 Commute Options: 85 employees were surveyed in January and February 2012 44% of respondents drive alone to work more than 20 miles each way, every day Public transit options are limited Carpooling is likely the best way for some employees to improve their commutes
40. Reduce Demand Housing Employer Assisted Housing (EAH) Place based criteria for tax credits (Ill. Affordable Housing Tax Credit)
41. Next steps Conduct follow-up survey with current participants Report on program metrics Launch this pilot into a sustainable plan: Chicago-area Transportation Demand Management
42. Maximizing the Use of Existing Infrastructure with Technology Pedestrian Dynamic Crosswalk Signals Parking Dynamic Variable Pricing SF Park Bike Share Washington, DC Chicago
43. Managing Parking Demand On-street metering Zoning
44. Managing Parking Demand: On-street SF Park Old Pasadena
45. Managing Parking Demand: Repurposing Land Converted parking lot in Copenhagen Bike Parking People Spot Bike Lane
46. Corridor Management: Congestion Pricing & Transit Integrated Corridor Management Pilots San Diego Minneapolis Dallas
47. Corridor Management: Congestion Pricing & Transit Over 1 million hours of sitting in traffic 1.3 million gallons of fuel 12,600 tons of vehicle emissions from polluting the air
48. Congestion Pricing Illinois 1-90 I-55 Bus on Shoulder
49. The Solution: Build Smarter Communities! Smarter spending Rethink Investment Reduce demand Maximizing existing infrastructure
50. Thank You Peter Skosey Vice President Metropolitan Planning Council metroplanning.org pskosey@metroplanning.org312.863.6004