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Start-up Toll Authorities Lessons Learned. Presented by Richard L. Ridings, P.E., R.P.L.S. Perspective. Experiences in 28 states. 90 years of service to the toll industry. Focus on Different Agencies and States. Maine Turnpike; Start-up in 1946 North Carolina Turnpike Authority
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Start-up Toll AuthoritiesLessons Learned Presented by Richard L. Ridings, P.E., R.P.L.S.
Perspective Experiences in 28 states 90 years of service to the toll industry
Focus on Different Agencies and States • Maine Turnpike; Start-up in 1946 • North Carolina Turnpike Authority • North Texas Turnpike Authority • Central Texas RMA • Alamo RMA • Cameron County RMA • HCTRA • Trans Texas Corridor/TTA
Start Up Agency Challenges • State or local authorizing legislation • Governing boards • Types of facilities • Size of systems • Number of facilities • Management philosophies • Bond histories/new agency • System growth rates • Project delivery approaches • Political settings But…
64% 36% Available It is ALL About the MONEY Highway Funding for Texas Unfunded needs Roadway funding met through traditional methods
TIFIA Tolls State DOT Local
TIFIA State DOT Tolls Local
TIFIA Tolls Local State DOT
TIFIA Tolls State DOT Local
Develop Strategic Plan Agree on the VISION Agree on the MISSION Agree on the PURPOSE
Foster Informed Consent Public understands the Vision, Mission and Purpose… … and will accept what you are doing
64% 36% Available Assets = Liabilities Highway Funding for Texas Unfunded needs Roadway funding met through traditional methods