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Arizona Transit Association Annual Conference April 22, 2013. John S. Halikowski ADOT Director. Transportation Connection to the Economy. A strong transportation system is the foundation for improved quality of life for Arizona residents. Multimodal Choices. Passenger Rail Corridor Study .
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Arizona Transit Association Annual ConferenceApril 22, 2013 John S. HalikowskiADOT Director
Transportation Connection to the Economy A strong transportation system is the foundation for improved quality of life for Arizona residents
Financial Reality Economic Changes Behavioral changes in driving habits Vehicle license taxes Declines in the gas tax collections Federal Funding Reductions
Greater Arizona and Statewide Subprogram Scenarios • Scenario A: Focus on Pavement Preservation • Scenario B: Focus on Major Projects • Scenario C: Combination of Scenario A and B
Greater Arizona and Statewide Subprogram Scenarios Scenario A: Focus on Preservation • No Major Projects programmed in GA after 2014 • Increase funding for Pavement Preservation & Bridge • Maintains interstate highway assets at acceptable level to 2031
Greater Arizona and Statewide Subprogram Scenarios Scenario B: Maintain Major Projects • Maintain major projects contained in FY13-17 Program • Reduction in most subprograms including preservation/bridge • Maintains interstate highway assets at acceptable level to 2017
Greater Arizona and Statewide Subprogram Scenarios Scenario C: Combination • Maintain several major projects contained in FY13-17 Program • Major projects selected based on priority and development status • Maintains interstate highway asset at acceptable level to 2022
Global Competition • Setting the stage for trade in the global market: • Trade Corridors • Passenger Rail • Border Master Plan • North/South Corridor
Future StrategiesCapitalize on Arizona’s potential • Major Interstates • Class I railroads • International airports • Seven foreign trade zones • Links to three Mega Regions
Transportation and Trade Corridor Alliance A focused transportation strategy for economic growth
Looking Forward Arizona is at a pivotal point ADOT will deliver.