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Transportation leadership you can trus presented to presented to FHWA’s FHWA’s Talking Freight Seminar Talking Freight Seminar presented by presented by Michael Williamson Michael Williamson Cambridge Systematics, Inc. Cambridge Systematics, Inc. April 19, 2006 April 19, 2006 NCHRP Project 8-47 Guidebook for Freight Policy, Planning, and Programming in Small- and Medium-Sized Metropolitan Areas
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Transportation leadership you can trust.

presented topresented to

FHWA’sFHWA’s Talking Freight SeminarTalking Freight Seminar

presented bypresented by

Michael WilliamsonMichael WilliamsonCambridge Systematics, Inc.Cambridge Systematics, Inc.

April 19, 2006April 19, 2006

NCHRP Project 8-47Guidebook for Freight Policy, Planning, and Programming in Small- and Medium-Sized Metropolitan Areas

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NCHRP 8-47Agenda

Project Background

Approach Guidelines

Guidebook Development

Overview of Guidebook

3

NCHRP 8-47Project Background

Developed to provide small- and medium-sized MPOs with the necessary resources to begin and/or enhance their freight transportation planning program

Designed to provide MPO staff with a basic “how to” roadmap to initiate and implement a successful freight transportation planning program

Functions as a gateway to the freight resources available through FHWA’s Capacity Building Program and Freight Professional Development Program

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NCHRP 8-47Approach Guidelines

Provide flexibility

• There is no one activity or set of activities

• Guidebook allows users to pick and choose

Emphasize integration

• Where do freight program resources come from?

• Reallocation of staff and funding

Use “best practices” effectively

• Best practices have not been developed for all areas

• Guidelines are not limited by available best practices

5

NCHRP 8-47Guidebook Development

Guidebook development was guided by practitioners

• Surveys

• Interviews

• Case studies

• Periodic review of deliverables

Guidebook was completed in December 2005

Official distribution will occur following editorial review by NCHRP

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NCHRP 8-47Integrating Freight into MPO Activities

Long-Range Planning 

• Development and maintenance of long-range plans

• Data collection and analysis programs

• Corridor plans/analyses

• Stand-alone research and planning initiatives

Transportation Improvement Programming 

• Three to five year list of proposed improvement projects, plans, studies, and other activities

Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) 

• Annual work plan for an MPO

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NCHRP 8-47Guidebook Architecture

Module 1 Module 1 – – Using the GuidebookUsing the Guidebook

Developing Freight Policy DirectiveDeveloping Freight Policy Directive

Developing Regional Freight ProfileDeveloping Regional Freight Profile

Developing Freight Developing Freight Needs and DeficienciesNeeds and Deficiencies

Developing Freight LRP ElementDeveloping Freight LRP Element

Identifying Freight ProjectsIdentifying Freight Projects

Addressing Freight Analysis Addressing Freight Analysis in Corridor Plans/Studiesin Corridor Plans/Studies

Developing Freight Developing Freight Project Evaluation CriteriaProject Evaluation Criteria

Developing Freight Developing Freight Performance MeasuresPerformance Measures

Identifying Innovative Funding Identifying Innovative Funding and Financing Techniquesand Financing Techniques

Assessing Freight Assessing Freight Project ImpactsProject Impacts

Data and Analytical ToolsData and Analytical Tools

Training and EducationTraining and Education

Outreach and PartnershipsOutreach and Partnerships

Module 3 –Module 3 –Integrating Freight into MPO ActivitiesIntegrating Freight into MPO Activities

1) 1) Assign lead…Assign lead…

2) 2) Establish goals…Establish goals…

3)3) Develop profile… Develop profile…

4)4) Engage partners… Engage partners…

5) 5) Define needs…Define needs…

6) 6) Key decisions…Key decisions…

7) 7) Refine goals…Refine goals…

8) 8) Develop data..Develop data..

9) 9) Establish measures...Establish measures...

10) 10) Identify projects…Identify projects…

11) 11) Develop criteria…Develop criteria…

12) 12) Integrate into…Integrate into…

13) 13) Fund and deploy…Fund and deploy…

14)14) Develop process… Develop process…

Module 4 –Module 4 –Putting It All TogetherPutting It All Together

Module 5 –Module 5 –

IdentifyingIdentifying Freight ResourcesFreight Resources

Data andData andAnalytical ToolsAnalytical Tools

TrainingTrainingResourcesResources

GuidebookGuidebook Case Studies Case Studies

AvailableAvailableFreight ResearchFreight Research

Freight GlossaryFreight Glossary References References

Module 2 Module 2 – – Getting StartedGetting Started

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NCHRP 8-47Getting Started

Step 1 – The Freight Self-Assessment

• Know Your Region

• Know Your Freight Stakeholders

• Know Your Organization 

Step 2 – Definition of Your Freight Planning Program Stage

• How well did you know your region?

• How well did you know your freight stakeholders?

• How well did you know your organization?

Step 3 – Identification of Program Elements and Guidelines

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NCHRP 8-47Integration of Initial Freight Program Evaluation Processes

Know Your Know Your OrganizationOrganization

BasicBasic Intermediate/Intermediate/AdvancedAdvanced

Know Your Know Your StakeholdersStakeholders

Know Your Know Your RegionRegion

Long-Range Long-Range Plan ElementPlan Element

Freight Policy Freight Policy DirectiveDirective

Data/Tool Data/Tool DevelopmentDevelopment

Regional Regional Freight ProfileFreight Profile

Needs IDNeeds ID

Training and Training and EducationEducation

Outreach and Outreach and PartnershipsPartnerships

Corridor PlansCorridor Plans

Project IDProject ID

Performance Performance MeasuresMeasures

Evaluation Evaluation CriteriaCriteria

Funding and Funding and FinancingFinancing

Project Project ImpactsImpacts

Assessment Assessment of Program of Program

EffectivenessEffectiveness

Enhancement Enhancement of Existing or of Existing or Development Development

of New Freight of New Freight ActivitiesActivities

InstitutionalInstitutionalSupportSupport

DataDataCollectionCollection

Outreach andOutreach andPartnershipsPartnerships AnalysisAnalysis

ProjectProjectImplementationImplementation FeedbackFeedback

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NCHRP 8-47Example – Freight Policy Directive

Step 1. Review existing long-range plan goals, objectives, and policies

Step 2. Develop freight-specific language

Step 3. Incorporate freight language into long-range plan as amendment or as part of next update

Basic Approach for Developing a Freight Policy DirectiveBasic Approach for Developing a Freight Policy Directive

ActivityActivity Developing a Freight Policy Directive – BasicDeveloping a Freight Policy Directive – Basic

Activity TypeActivity Type PolicyPolicy

Level of EffortLevel of Effort LowLow

Technical ComplexityTechnical Complexity LowLow

Data/Analytical Tool NeedsData/Analytical Tool Needs Low Low – – Requires the collection and review of existing policy languageRequires the collection and review of existing policy language

Outreach/Partnership NeedsOutreach/Partnership Needs Low Low – – Requires internal staff coordinationRequires internal staff coordination

Training/Education NeedsTraining/Education Needs Low Low – – Requires staff to begin building basic freight knowledge; should explore Requires staff to begin building basic freight knowledge; should explore resources available from FHWA resources available from FHWA

http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/FPD/index.asp

Related ActivitiesRelated Activities Provides foundation for all subsequent freight planning activitiesProvides foundation for all subsequent freight planning activities

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NCHRP 8-47 Example – Freight Policy Directive

Step 1. Establish outreach program to gather input from key decision-makers and system users.

Step 2. Develop freight-specific goals, objectives, and policies.

Step 3. Conduct focus group to build consensus and refine.

Step 4. Incorporate/integrate material into overall transportation program.

Advanced Approach for Developing a Freight Policy DirectiveAdvanced Approach for Developing a Freight Policy Directive

ActivityActivity Developing a Freight Policy Directive – Developing a Freight Policy Directive – AdvancedAdvanced

Activity TypeActivity Type PolicyPolicy

Level of EffortLevel of Effort Moderate to HighModerate to High

Technical ComplexityTechnical Complexity ModerateModerate

Data/Analytical Tool NeedsData/Analytical Tool Needs Moderate. Requires review of existing policy language and collection of data to Moderate. Requires review of existing policy language and collection of data to support development of new languagesupport development of new language

Outreach/Partnership NeedsOutreach/Partnership Needs Moderate. Requires discussions with private sector freight stakeholders to Moderate. Requires discussions with private sector freight stakeholders to facilitate development of freight policiesfacilitate development of freight policies

Training/Education NeedsTraining/Education Needs Low Low – – Requires staff to begin building basic freight knowledge; should explore Requires staff to begin building basic freight knowledge; should explore resources available from FHWA resources available from FHWA

http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/FPD/index.asp

Related ActivitiesRelated Activities Provides foundation for all subsequent freight planning activitiesProvides foundation for all subsequent freight planning activities

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NCHRP 8-47Example – Outreach and Partnerships

Basic Approach for Outreach and PartnershipsBasic Approach for Outreach and Partnerships

ActivityActivity Outreach and Partnerships – BasicOutreach and Partnerships – Basic

Activity TypeActivity Type Policy, Planning and ProgrammingPolicy, Planning and Programming

Level of EffortLevel of Effort ModerateModerate

Technical ComplexityTechnical Complexity LowLow

Data/Analytical Tool NeedsData/Analytical Tool Needs Moderate Moderate – May require data collection efforts– May require data collection efforts

Outreach/Partnership NeedsOutreach/Partnership Needs NANA

Training/Education NeedsTraining/Education Needs Low Low – – Requires staff to apply basic freight knowledge, particularly relating to Requires staff to apply basic freight knowledge, particularly relating to stakeholder outreach activities; should explore resources available from FHWAstakeholder outreach activities; should explore resources available from FHWA

http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/FPD/index.asp

Related ActivitiesRelated Activities Provides foundation for all subsequent freight planning activitiesProvides foundation for all subsequent freight planning activities

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NCHRP 8-47Identify and Develop Freight Outreach Program

Step 1. Identify key planned freight program elements

Step 2. Define anticipated outreach and partnership needs

Step 3. Identify potential private sector partners

Step 4. Conduct specific outreach on as needed basis

Step 5. Solicit participation in ad hoc freight advisory committee

Step 6. Solicit input on freight program development as needed

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NCHRP 8-47Example of Freight Program Development

Freight Planning Process

Establish goals and objectivesof freight program

Develop an inventoryof the freight system

Define freight datarequirements

Develop ongoing freight datacollection/data improvement program

Identify needs and deficienciesof the freight system

Identify freight projectsof district significance

Integrate freight projects into existingtransportation planning programs

(SIS, MPO plans, port/airport masterplans, existing district programs)

Fund and deployfreight projects

Education and Outreach

Develop public education/outreach program

Promote “quick fix” program tomaintain private sector interest

Establish industry based committeeto provide regular input to freight

planning initiatives

Provide ongoing support andresources to local planning agencies

Quick Start Action Items

Assign/identify key district staffto champion program development

Solicit participation in freighttechnical advisory committee

Assess condition ofintermodal connectors

Develop scope of work andschedule for program development

Develop education material andprogram to address public

safety concerns

Define role in region and coordinate/communicate with other agencies

in southeast Florida

Develop “quick fix” program toaddress smaller projects and illustrate

commitment to industry

Ensure close coordination andparticipation in statewide

freight initiatives

Identify technical resourcesand funding for deployment

Determine roles and responsibilitiesof District 4

Transportation leadership you can trust.

presented topresented to

FHWA’sFHWA’s Talking Freight SeminarTalking Freight Seminar

presented bypresented by

Michael WilliamsonMichael WilliamsonCambridge Systematics, Inc.Cambridge Systematics, Inc.

April 19, 2006April 19, 2006

NCHRP Project 8-47Guidebook for Freight Policy, Planning, and Programming in Small- and Medium-Sized Metropolitan Areas


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