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MnDOT Focus Accountability and Transparency. Charlie Zelle, Commissioner Minnesota Department of Transportation February 18, 2014. MnDOT Strategic Priority. Continued Focus: Transparency & Accountability
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MnDOT FocusAccountability and Transparency Charlie Zelle, Commissioner Minnesota Department of Transportation February 18, 2014
MnDOT Strategic Priority Continued Focus: Transparency & Accountability • MnDOT runs the equivalent of a multi-billion dollar project execution and services business • Focused on best value for taxpayer dollars, accountable and transparent • Right thing to do, not to justify new revenue • Helping to close the revenue gap through efficiencies in innovative solutions, technologies, and operations
Perfect Storm Looming • Risks contributing: Loss of purchasing power -- Highway construction inflation, more fuel efficient vehicles At our debt ceiling limit (20% of annual state revenues to the TH Fund) Federal Highway Trust Fund at risk, adding stress to states Aging system -- life cycle costs Changing demographics place new and greater demands on the system
Trunk Highway Fund Debt Service Forecast Compared to MnDOT PolicyNovember FY2013
Performance Based Design, Best ValueWise use of resources: saving dollars and motorist delays • Performance-based design: • Hwy 169/494, TH100 near Hwy 7, St. Croix Crossing • MnPASS Lanes – move more people with less pavement • Innovative Construction Methods – Maryland Ave. & Hastings Bridges HASTINGS BRIDGE Original bridge Float down the river 9/12/12 Completed bridge Lifted into place 60 hours later
Transparency & Accountability Three continued areas of focus: • Financial Management • Budgeting by Products and Services • Full Cost Allocation System • Asset Management • Lifecycle costs for pavement, bridges, etc. • Project Management • On time and on budget quality projects
Comparison of our workforce to the size of our state system (in lane miles)
2011 Highway Spending Per Lane-mile: Minnesota vs. Regional Peer States(Source: 2011 Highway Statistics, FHWA)
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