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Gloria J. Jeff, Director Michigan Department of Transportation Hyatt Regency Hotel-Dearborn, Michigan Wednesday, June 1,

Partnering at our Borders. Gloria J. Jeff, Director Michigan Department of Transportation Hyatt Regency Hotel-Dearborn, Michigan Wednesday, June 1, 2005. Michigan’s Vision for Borders.

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Gloria J. Jeff, Director Michigan Department of Transportation Hyatt Regency Hotel-Dearborn, Michigan Wednesday, June 1,

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  1. Partnering at our Borders Gloria J. Jeff, Director Michigan Department of TransportationHyatt Regency Hotel-Dearborn, Michigan Wednesday, June 1, 2005

  2. Michigan’s Vision for Borders Provide for the seamless, safe and secure transport of goods, people and services in a cost-efficient & timely manner. Transportation Commission Policy: October 2004

  3. Michigan’s Current Goals for Borders • Assure adequate transportation capacity. • Protect and upgrade border facilities. • Study needs to improve and expand facilities. • Enhance collaboration, coordination and communication with stakeholder groups. • Collaborate with partners. • Increase federal funding for borders. • Cooperate with agencies to improve flow of trade while maintaining national security. Transportation Commission Policy: October 2004

  4. Cooperation, Coordination, and Communication • Maximize benefits • Across all levels • Throughout all programs • Short-term and long-term

  5. Examples of Successful Cooperation, Coordination, and Communication • Built 2nd span at Blue Water Bridge • Upgraded inspection facilities at Blue Water Bridge • Bi-national partnership • New border processing facility at International Bridge • Cooperating agencies on MDOT projects

  6. Security Efficiency Challenges • Balance security with efficiency. • Ridge-Manley Smart Border Action Plan • Facilitate low-risk movements • 25% challenge to improve transit times (SE Michigan/SW Ontario) • Long-term solutions for delay

  7. Homeland Security in MDOT • Transportation Risk Assessment and Protection Committee (TransRAP) • Michigan’s Statewide Homeland Security Strategy • Approved by DHS January 2004 • Specifies transportation protection and enhancing abilities • Security Assessment visits • Buffer Zone Protection plans

  8. International Bridge

  9. Blue Water Bridge Plaza Study

  10. Ambassador Bridge Project

  11. Detroit River International Crossing

  12. Detroit River International Crossing Study Corridors

  13. Detroit River International Crossing Current Timeline

  14. Michigan’s Commitment to Borders • $1 Billion in new infrastructure investments 2005-2013. • Greater cooperation and coordination between U.S. and Canadian stakeholders. • Support federal policies and initiatives improving flow of people and goods, while enhancing security.

  15. What We Need From You • Strong commitment to partnership • Strong commitment to funding border infrastructure.

  16. Questions? ? ? ?

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