USDOT Congestion Mitigation Initiative Walter Kulyk, P.E. Director, Office of Mobility Innovation Federal Transit Administration U.S. Department of Transportation APEC TPT WG 29 Intermodal & ITS Experts Group Meeting July 11, 2007
Jan 04, 2016
USDOT Congestion Mitigation Initiative
Walter Kulyk, P.E.
Director, Office of Mobility InnovationFederal Transit Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
APEC TPT WG 29
Intermodal & ITS Experts Group Meeting
July 11, 2007
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Overview
The National Strategy to Reduce Congestion
Congestion Mitigation Initiative Funding
Congestion Mitigate Initiative (Four “Ts”)
Transit’s Role in the Congestion Mitigation Initiative
Schedule
Preliminary Urban Partners
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The National Strategy to Reduce Congestion
Execute “Urban Partnership Agreements” (Congestion Mitigation Initiative)
Encourage States to enact public private partnership laws
Support deployment of real-time traffic information nationwide
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The National Strategy to Reduce Congestion (Continued)
Develop new interstate highway and rail capacity
Engage major freight stakeholders on policy reforms
Make major improvements to the air transportation system
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Potential Funding for Urban Partnerships
Federal Transit Administration – 3 Programs
Federal Highway Administration – 8 Programs
Research and Innovative Technology Administration – 1 Program
Up to $1.2 Billion Potentially Available
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Congestion Mitigation Initiative Goal
Demonstrate integrated strategies to reduce traffic congestion using the Four “Ts”:
Tolling (Congestion Pricing)
Transit
Telecommuting
Technology and Operations
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Tolling
Goal Maintain free-flow conditions on highways
through a system-wide congestion pricing demonstration
Key elements Direct user charge based on use of facility Charge varies based on level of congestion Toll collection via electronic means (no toll
booths) Specifics determined by State and local
leaders
Many potential configurations Pricing of individual facilities Network of high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes Cordon pricing
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TransitGoal
Provide a convenient, comfortable, and cost-effective alternative to solo driving during peak travel periods
Key elements High-quality bus service operating in free-flow lanes High-frequency service during peak periods
New technologies and amenities Improved station design Rapid fare collection Cleaner and quieter vehicles Guided vehicles Improved schedule reliability and increased ridership,
courtesy of congestion pricing
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TelecommutingGoal
Reduce peak period commuting
Key elements Commitment by major employers to
expand telecommuting and flexible work scheduling options
Removal of regulatory impediments to telecommuting
Different options Employees work from home Use of telework centers Alternate work schedules
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Technology and Operations
Goal Employ congestion-reducing cutting-edge operational & technological improvements
Key elements USDOT outreach to locals on operational & technological issues Emphasis on congestion mitigation by local and State transportation operations departments
Sample technologies and policies Adaptive control software for coordinating traffic signal timing More complete real-time traffic information for travelers Movable barriers to augment the number of peak period lanes “Quick clearance” laws and teams
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Transit’s Role in the Congestion Mitigation Initiative
Service Modifications to Accommodate Demand
Improved Traveler Information
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Transit’s Role in the Congestion Mitigation Initiative (continued)
Universal Electronic Payment
Park-and-Ride Improvements
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Schedule
USDOT Selects Preliminary Urban Partners - 6/7/07
Discussions between USDOT and Preliminary Partners – June to July 2007
USDOT Announces Final Urban Partner(s) - Selections by 8/8/07
Signature of Urban Partnership Agreement(s) – August to October 2007
UPA Implementation - ASAP (post-signature)
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Preliminary Urban Partners
Minneapolis, MN
New York,
NY
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Seattle, WA
Miami, FL
Denver, CO
Dallas, TX
Atlanta, GA
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Thank You
Walter Kulyk, P.E.Director, Office of Mobility Innovation
Federal Transit Administration
Washington, D.C.
(202) 366-4991