UpperMississippiRiverSystemInlandWaterway
StakeholderSurvey2015
UpperMississippiRiverSystemPorts,Terminals,andOperatorsWorkshopAcooperativeeffortbetweentheInlandRivers,Port,&TerminalsAssociation,theUpperMississippiRiverBasinAssociation,andtheMid-AmericaFreightCoalition.
Preparedby:
ErniePerry,PhDProgramAdministrator,MAFC
AaronJermierProjectAssistant
ThissurveywasdistributedtostakeholdersviaemailfromJanuary20thtoFebruary13thandcompletedby50people.Noquestionsweremandatorytoanswerduetotheiropenendednatureandtoencouragemaximumfeedback.Thisresultedinaquestionresponseraterangingfrom15-50peopleperquestion.Thefollowingisasummarizedcompilationofsurveyresponses.
1. [Forports,terminals,andlocalgovernments]Whatcommodity(ies)/freightinyoursurroundingareaprovidesthegreatestdemandforshippingviatheUpperMississippi?
• Industrialsand• Bakkenandtarsandoilproducts• Corn• Cement• Coal• Fertilizer• Grain• Soybeans,SoybeanMeal,Soybean
hulls• Aggregate
• Scrapmetal• Salt• Soybean• Distiller’sdriedgrains(DDGs)• Clay• Glass• Steelproducts• PetroleumandPetro-Chemicals• Foodgradeoils
2. Whatcommodities/freightarenotcurrentlyshippedontheUpperMississippi?
• IndustrialSand• Oil/petroleumproducts
⇒ Bakken/NorthDakota• Containers• Automobiles• Retailgoods• Semi-finishedparts• Parcelfreight• Roll-on/Roll-offcargoes
• Wastematerials• Heavylift/oversize• Identitypreservedcrops• Ethanol• Lumber/woodproducts• Machinery• Fabricatedmetal• Ironore• Highvalueassembleditems
Whatadditionalinfrastructureordevelopmentisneededtosupportthoselistedin2?
• LoadoutfacilitiesbetweenDubuqueandPrescott
• IncreasesizeofLockandDamsystem
• Publicdocksforlargerpassengervessels
• Terminalequipmentforcontainers• Inlandwaterwayintegratedcross-
dock• ROROequipment• Terminalsecuritysystems
• DevelopportatoldSavannaArmyDepot
• Roadaccess/improvements• Railaccess/improvements• Heavyliftequipment• Intermodaltransferfacilities
• Bulkliquidtransloadequipment(railtobarge)
• Improvedlogisticssystem• Loadoutstructurewithfugitivedust
collectionsystems• Improved/Additionalterminals
• Improved/Additionalfleetingareas• Reinvestmentandattractionofruralindustriesthatutilizebulkfreightmaterials
3. Markettrendsorotherchanges(commodities,policy,infrastructure)couldoccuroverthenextfive
totenyearsandhowthattrend/changewillpositivelyornegativelyaffectfreightshippingontheUpperMississippi?
• RailSafety⇒ Movementofpetroleumproducts
• Panamax⇒ NewcapacityatmouthofMississippi
⇒ Expandlocksto1200’• WRRDA
⇒ PPPopportunities⇒ LooktoEurope’sMarcoPoloProgram
• InfrastructureFailure⇒ Outagesimpactingtimedefiniteschedulingandfreight
⇒ Lackofinvestmentinlastmileconnections
⇒ Icebreakingactivitiestokeepriversopenlonger
⇒ Fundingreform• Changingfuelpricesimpacton
othermodes• Greateruseoftechnologies
⇒ ITS• PetroleumfromNDandCanada
⇒ Fracsandimpact
⇒ Needliquidtransloadfacilities
⇒ Pipelinedecisionmayimpact
• RailCapacityatmax⇒ Expansionofrailcapacitymayreducerelianceonwaterways
⇒ Highdemandforrailmakingwaterwayslookmoreappealing
• Agriculturalexportsincreasingdotofarmingimprovements
• ContainersonBarge⇒ DesignatetheMississippiRiverandIllinoisWaterwayasacontainer-on-vesselrouteunderMARAD’sMarineHighwayProgramovertheexistingM-35andM-55
⇒ ProposalforInlandRivers,Ports,andTerminals(IRPT)andMississippiRiverCitiesandTownsInitiative(MRCTI)
• NewCleanAir/EnvironmentalRegulationsandotherpermits
⇒ Reductionofcoalshipments
⇒ Costprohibitivetodobusiness(salt)
⇒ NavigationandEcosystemSustainabilityProgram
⇒ Prohibitiveofmovingliquidsonwater
• Dredging⇒ Burdensomepermitrequirements
⇒ Lookforotherwaystopayforit
• Ethanolproduction⇒ Weakeningproductionimpactongrainmarkets
⇒ Higherproductionduetomandates/subsidies
• IncreasedDeiselTax
⇒ Allowforinfrastructureimprovements
• PeaktonnagemovedonUMRSoccurredin1995
⇒ Dropoffhasbeensosignificantsince1995with1%annualrecoveryitwilltake20-30yearsjusttogetbackto1995tonnagemoved.
• RailandRoadCongestion⇒ Waterwayisseenasviablealternativeforintracitytransportonwater
• Heavyliftmovements⇒ Projectcargo
4. Consideringyouranswerto3…
# Question VeryMuch
Somewhat Undecided NotReally
NotatAll
TotalResponses
Mean
1 IsthecurrentUpperMississippiinfrastructurecapacitysufficienttosupportincreasedshippingdemand?
4 14 4 9 5 36 2.92
2 IsthecurrentUpperMississippiinfrastructureconditionsufficienttosupportincreasedshippingdemand?
1 7 3 13 11 35 3.74
Statistic IsthecurrentUpperMississippiinfrastructurecapacitysufficienttosupport
increasedshippingdemand?
IsthecurrentUpperMississippiinfrastructureconditionsufficienttosupportincreasedshippingdemand?
MinValue 1 1MaxValue 5 5Mean 2.92 3.74Mode Somewhat(14) NotReally(13)Variance 1.68 1.43StandardDeviation 1.30 1.20TotalResponses 36 35
5. Ifnot,whatinfrastructuretypesrequireinvestmentinordertosupportsuchgrowth?
# Question VeryMuch
Somewhat Undecided NotReally NotatAll TotalResponses
Mean
1 Newlockanddams(Dualchamber,1,200footlock)
13 12 3 2 3 33 2.09
2 Lockanddamrehabilitation 19 9 2 1 1 32 1.63
3 9-footchannel(i.e.,dredging) 17 11 2 2 1 33 1.76
4 Ports 8 15 4 2 2 31 2.195 Docks 8 14 6 2 2 32 2.256 Harbordredging 10 15 4 2 1 32 2.037 Fleet 3 12 8 7 1 31 2.718 Fleetservices 4 10 6 7 1 28 2.689 PilotBoats 2 7 13 6 2 30 2.97
6. Rankinorderbydragginganddroppingthefollowingsmall-scaleinfrastructureimprovements
basedontheirimportanceinincreasingcommerceontheUpperMississippi.1isthehighestand5isthelowest.
# Answer 1 2 3 4 5 TotalResponses
1 Mooringcells 6 11 11 5 0 33
2 Guidingwalls 4 7 13 9 0 33
3 Docks 5 11 5 11 1 334 Intermodal
facilities 17 3 2 8 3 33
5 Other 1 1 2 0 29 33 Total 33 33 33 33 33 -
Statistic Newlockanddams
Lockanddam
rehabilitation
9-footchannel(i.e.,
dredging)
Ports Docks Harbordredging
Fleet Fleetservices
PilotBoats
MinValue 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1MaxValue 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5Mean 2.09 1.63 1.76 2.19 2.25 2.03 2.71 2.68 2.97Mode VeryMuch
(13)VeryMuch
(19)VeryMuch
(17)Somewhat
(15)Somewhat
(14)Somewhat
(15)Somewhat
(12)Somewhat
(10)Undecided
(13)Variance 1.59 0.95 1.06 1.23 1.23 1.00 1.08 1.26 1.00StandardDeviation 1.26 0.98 1.03 1.11 1.11 1.00 1.04 1.12 1.00
TotalResponses 33 32 33 31 32 32 31 28 30
Statistic Mooringcells Guidingwalls Docks Intermodalfacilities
Other
MinValue 1 1 1 1 1MaxValue 4 4 5 5 5Mean 2.45 2.82 2.76 2.30 4.67ModeRank(n) 2(11),3(11) 3(13) 2(11),4(11) 1(17) NAVariance 0.94 0.97 1.38 2.34 0.92StandardDeviation 0.97 0.98 1.17 1.53 0.96
TotalResponses 33 33 33 33 33
OtherResponses:
• Fleeting/stagingareas• Lockmaintenance,notemergency
repairs• Scheduling• Lastmileconnectors
• EquipmentatDocks• Addressbacklogofmaintenanceof
Corpsphysicalplant• Floodprotectionforhighwaysand
railwaysservingport7. Rankinorderbydragginganddroppingthefollowingnewinfrastructuredevelopmentsbasedon
theirabilitytomakeserviceroutesevenmoredirect,makingtheUpperMississippievenmoreaccessibletoproductionareas.1isthehighestand5isthelowest.
# Answer 1 2 3 4 5 TotalResponses
1 Portsincloserproximitycustomers
11 9 5 6 1 32
2 Docks 4 6 18 4 0 323 Intermodal
transferconnections
11 13 5 3 0 32
4 Equipment 4 4 4 19 1 325 Other 2 0 0 0 30 32 Total 32 32 32 32 32 -
Statistic Portsincloserproximitycustomers
Docks Intermodaltransfer
connections
Equipment Other
MinValue 1 1 1 1 1MaxValue 5 4 4 5 5Mean 2.28 2.69 2.00 3.28 4.75ModeRank(n) 1(11) 3(18) 2(13) 4(19) NA
Variance 1.50 0.74 0.90 1.31 0.97StandardDeviation 1.22 0.86 0.95 1.14 0.98
TotalResponses 32 32 32 32 32
OtherResponses
• 2-3designatedTrimodalPriorityPortDevelopments• Fullbarge,truckandrailtransloadingfacilities• 1200’locks
8. IdentifyatleastoneexampleontheUpperMississippiofwhereandwhatnewinfrastructuredevelopmentwouldbetterfacilitatefreightmobility.
• FracSand⇒ loadingfacilitybetweenAlmaandTrempealeau
⇒ loadingfacilityinLaCrosse
• Intermodalandheavydutydockingandhandlinginfrastructurein
⇒ Quincy,IL.⇒ Mile13-14onMinnesotaRiver
⇒ St.Louis• NewportatoldSavannaArmy
Depot• GovernmentBridgeatRockIsland
Arsenal/Lock&Dam15• Expandany/alllockanddamsto
1200’
• Investmentinhigherspeedunloadingsystemsandmorestoragespaceatterminals
⇒ Increasevelocityandreduceoverallequipmentneeds
• Fertilizerandsaltmovedinwintermonths
• ReplacementoftheswingbridgeandlesseningofcurvewheretheCanadianPacificrailwaylinecrossestheMississippiRiverbetweenLaCrescent,MNandLaCrosse,WI.
• Maintainchanneldepthviadredging
⇒ Findnewplacestostoredredgedmaterial
• OiltransferterminaloroilrefineryontheUMR.
9. Ifprivateinvestorsweretoengageinapublic-privatepartnershiptoimproveinfrastructureontheUpperMississippi,whatwouldbeyourtopthreeinvestmentpriorities?
• Navigation⇒ Dredging⇒ Buoys
• LockandDams⇒ 1200’⇒ PrivatizeCorpsduties⇒ PreventativeMaintenance
⇒ Helperboatsatalllocks• Terminals/Ports
⇒ Highspeedunloadingsystems
⇒ Landacquisitionfornewfacilities
⇒ Docks⇒ Mooringcells⇒ Additionalbulkstorage⇒ Fleeting⇒ Security
• IntermodalFacilities⇒ Trucktorailterminals⇒ HighwayandRailfloodprotection
• Technology⇒ ImplementRiverInformationServicesinUMR
⇒ Ecosystemrestoration⇒ Energyefficiency
• Holisticapproachtowaterwaymanagement
⇒ Recognizeandprotectshareduseandmultipurposenatureofriver
⇒ ImplementmoderntransportmanagementonUMR
10. What,ifany,policiesorregulationsconstrainfreighttransportationontheUpperMississippi?• EnvironmentalRegulation
⇒ Siteselection♦ Newindustrialfacilities
⇒ Fishandwildlifeblockingaccesstodredgespoillocations⇒ Dredgedmaterialsitepermitting⇒ VesselGeneralPermit⇒ Excessivewetlandmitigationratios
• JonesAct⇒ Limitationofvessel,crew,andownership⇒ Disincentivetoinnovationandinvestment,promotesstatusquo
• FederalOversight⇒ CorpsofEngineerslimitedbyfederalrequirements⇒ MultiplemissionsonUMRhinderfinancing⇒ LackofencouragementofPPPs/NGOs⇒ Lackoffundingforinfrastructureimprovement⇒ LackofFederalleadershipforUMRparticularly⇒ USACEpermitshinderdevelopmentalongriver
• NewConstructionofPorts/Docks
⇒ USACEandDNRprocessgetsintheway⇒ Regulationofinducedheadonnewdocksanddockimprovements
Solutions/Modificationstoregulation:• Changepublicperception
⇒ Veryhighbartoachieveacceptanceandapproval• TemporaryWaiversapproval
⇒ Marketcompetitive⇒ Approved,butstillregulated⇒ Prolongedperiod(ie6years)
• Environmental,FishandWildlife⇒ Needtorealizethatdredgedmaterialsislandsarehelpingwildlife⇒ Dredgedmaterialsreclassificationtoremovehazardouswastelabel⇒ Betterdefinedpermittingrequirements
• Funding⇒ PerformmorelikeHWTFwherelargecapitalprojectsmoveforwardoverlong
timeframes⇒ Needreliableandongoingfundingsource⇒ Promoteandincentivizeprivateinvestment⇒ Reduceagriculturalsubsidiestooffsetcostsforriverimprovements,whichwill
benefitagricultureshipping• USACE
⇒ PromotecooperationbetweenCorpsandShippingindustry⇒ Approvalsandpermittingleveragedfor“pet”project
11. What,ifany,policiesorregulationsbestsupportfreighttransportationontheUpperMississippiandmustbemaintained?
• Balanceindustrialneedwithresourceprotection,publichealth,andsafety• America’sMarineHighwayProgram• InlandFuelTax• Incentivize/allowprivateinvestment• NESP• Protectingtheshareduseofwaterways
12. What,ifany,policiesorregulationsareconfusingandneedclarification?• “Cumulativeimpact”• Harbormaintenancetaxes
⇒ Inlandwaterwaydomesticmovementsforfreightgoingthroughaterminalonthepathtointernationaltrade
• EndangeredSpeciesAct⇒ Rulesbeyonditsscope?
• Abilityofstateagenciestointerferewithinterstatecommerce• Publicfundsforpublicportsnotavailabletoprivateports• USACE408permit
⇒ Lackofstandardforanythingtodowithornearthelevees• Coastguardregulations
⇒ SubchapterM–inspection,standards,andsafetymanagementsystemsoftowingvessels
• EPA’sVGP⇒ VesselGeneralPermit
13. Wouldthefollowingtypesofregionalcollaborationbeofvaluetoyou?
# Question VeryMuch
Somewhat Undecided NotReally NotatAll TotalResponses
Mean
1 Advocacy 17 6 7 2 0 32 1.812 Service
development 6 12 13 1 0 32 2.28
3 Marketing 10 11 9 2 0 32 2.094 Economic
Development 14 11 5 1 0 31 1.77
5 Identifyotherregionalcollaborationthatyouwouldfindvaluable
4 1 2 0 0 7 1.71
Statistic Advocacy Servicedevelopment
Marketing EconomicDevelopment
Identifyotherregionalcollaborationthatyouwouldfindvaluable
MinValue 1 1 1 1 1MaxValue 4 4 4 4 3Mean 1.81 2.28 2.09 1.77 1.71Mode VeryMuch(17) Undecided(13) Somewhat(11) VeryMuch(14) NAVariance 1.00 0.66 0.86 0.71 1.25StandardDeviation 1.00 0.81 0.93 0.84 1.12TotalResponses 32 32 32 31 9
Otherregionalcollaborationthatyouwouldfindvaluable
• Regionalcollaborationaddressingtheabove• Consensusbuildingaroundvalidandthoughtfulregionalplansthatnestimproved
performanceofIWSintoregionaleconomicrecoveryplatform• Utilizingexistingportsandestablishingnewportstoshareinformationandmarketing• Researchrelatedtonavigationmodernization• MODOTIDOTtoimprovehighwayfortransloads
14. Whatarethebiggestopportunitiesthatexistforports,terminals,andoperatorstoworktogether
onservicedevelopmentorotherefforts?
• Publicawareness⇒ Benefitsandneed⇒ Industryandenvironment
⇒ Needforefficientandenvironmentallyconsciouswaytomoveproducts
⇒ Floodprotectionandrivertraffic
• Reliability⇒ Onlywaytotruealternativetorailandtruck
• EducationofElectedOfficials⇒ Marketdrivenforces⇒ Publicsectorinvestmentneeds
⇒ Extentofbeneficialusers
• Businessdevelopment
⇒ Moreinvestmentinrailandproductionfacilitieswithinregion
• Improveefficiency⇒ Increaseutilization⇒ Improveroadcapacity⇒ Intermodalcontainers
• Marketing⇒ Advertiseadvantages⇒ Regional/basin-wide⇒ Importersandforeignfirms
• Cooperationbetweenstateandfederalgovernmentstoimplementimprovements
• Expandfocusonexportstoincludeshorthaul
• DevelopbusinessmodelsandbuildO-Dnetworkoveralargerregionforsingecommoditygroups
• Speakasonevoiceforfreighttoclarifypermitsandregulations
• StLouisasregionalfreightdistricttoimplementareaprojectsthatwillbenefitentireregion
15. WhatshouldtheUpperMississippistates’dotoenhanceportsandterminalsandstrengthentheriver’sroleinfreightmovement?
• BuildrelationshipsattheUMBRAlevelthroughnavigationsubcommittee.• EncourageGovernors’officeshighlightneedforinfrastructuremaintenanceand
improvementandbalancedapproachforecosystemrestoration• Supportmarinehighwaydesignation,NESTP,andadequateO&Mfunding• Formalignedstateorganizationsoflocalstakeholderswithfocusoneconomicdevelopment• Educategeneralpubliconhowcriticalriveristonationandworld• Studybottleneckandintermodalconnections• Updategrainloadingterminals• Createstateandregionalwatertransportationplanswithstakeholders• Reformenvironmentallaws• Expandcoordinationwithrailandtruck• SupportprivateinvestmentandpartnerwithUSACEtoadvancePPPs• Supportshortlinerailroadsthatdelivercargotoriverfacilities.
16. Whatshouldthefederalgovernmentdotoenhanceportsandterminalsandstrengthentheriver’sroleinfreightmovement?
• Maintaintheinfrastructuretheybuilt⇒ Resolvefundingissues⇒ Increasefunding⇒ Dedicatefundingforrailandroadaccess
• ReconsidertheJonesAct• DevelopaStrategicPrimaryFreightNetworkthatincludesconnectorsandterminalsonthe
waterways• Balancenavigationandecosystem• UpdateconditionassessmentsofIWSinfrastructure
⇒ Analyzeandvetclaimedtechnicalrequirementsformajorrehabprojects⇒ AccuratelycaptureO&Mcosts⇒ SeekCorpsexpertsinoperations(lockmasters)toreportwhencostsavingscouldbegeneratedtodrivedowncosts.
⇒ Makeaboveavailabletopotentialinvestors• FundandimplementNESP• Promotemodernizationratherthaninvestmentinobsoletesolutions• Providemeaningfuldialoguewithprivatesectorstakeholders
⇒ Reduceinfrastructureconstraints
⇒ Regulatoryreform• Streamlinepermitsfornewdevelopmentandencouragedevelopment
17. Basedonyouranswersabove,whatarethegreatestneedsforstakeholderadvocacytotheAdministrationandCongressinthefollowingcategories?a.New(ormodificationstoexisting)policies
• NESP⇒ BalancedapproachtoeconomicsonUMR⇒ Ecosystemrestorationgivenequalplay
• JonesAct⇒ Enableinternationalinvestors,operators,crewandowners
• IWTFandOlmsteadlockchanges• Allowprivateinvestment• Increasefederalfunding• Cleanair
⇒ Successfullyremovingcoal⇒ FertilizerandSaltarenext,withhugeramificationsforshippingonUMR
• AllowprivateengineeringfirmstomoveaheadonrehabilitationoflocksanddamsinaPPP• Don’texpandcapacityoflocksuntilitisneeded• UnderstandunintendedconsequencesofEndangeredSpeciesAct• Supportreestablishmentofthehistoricriverchannel
⇒ Actualfundingfordredginganddisposal⇒ Strongervoiceforupriversedimenttransport
• Developuniformrulesandpoliciesforportdevelopmentb.Fundingsupportforthefollowingprogramsorprojects
• NESP• Dredging• CapitalinvestmentsinassetsfornewcargoesatappropriatepointsofIWS• Invest,maintain,andprotecttheriverandcurrentfacilities• Grantstoincreasecapacity
o TIGERfundingusedmoreequitablyforinlandportsandwaterways• 1200’lockanddams• Majorrehaboflockanddams
c.Newinfrastructureprojects
• NESP• LockandDam25andPeorialockontheILRiver• Fullyfundedprojectsupfront,nopiecemeal• Conveyors,buildings,highercapacitycranes,duallockchambers• Currentprojectsandthen1200’lockanddams
• Nonewconstruction,focusonrehabonly• Mooringcells,extendingguidewalls• In-watertrainingstructurestomovesedimentoutofdifficultareastodredge• Onlyprojectsinthewater,notonland• Mid-AmericaIntermodalPort
d.Other
• PushforPPPsandbringprivatecapitaltoIWSmodernization• ConsistentandloudmessagetoDCthatUMRnavigationiskeytonation’sinlandwaterway
systemandastrongeconomyo EfficientwaytotransportproductstoGulfofMexicoo Depicttheconsequencesoflackofforesightandfunding
§ Transportationdelays§ Totalshutdown
18. [Fornon-federalpartners]Wouldyoubewillingtoengageinadvocacyefforts?Ifso:a.Onwhatissues?
• NeedforfullfundingofO&Mandrehabilitationofexistinglockanddams• Ecosystemrestorationprojects
o Recreationaleconomythatrestorationcreates• Fosteringstakeholderforumsatgrassrootslevelstobuildasetofstateadvocacyprograms
o CoalescearoundPPPPilotProgramso Engagewiderangeofbeneficialuserso Fundingissueso Containeronbarge
• Sciencebasedbackingtomaintainorimproveaworkingriver• Environmentalregulationreform• Infrastructure• DredgedisposalsitesandUpriversedimentissues• Facilitatingdiscussion/debate/educationandidentificationofsolutions
b.Towhatdegree(e.g.,signingregionalletters,makingHillvisits)?
• ThroughUMBRA• Signingregionalletters• Hillvisits• Educationoflocal,state,regionalandfederalelectedandcareerleadership• Onlyinterestedinregionalefforts• WhitepapersforlocalofficialstocarrytoDC
o Localinvestmentinintermodalinfrastructureandimprovementstoaccess• Districtvisits
• Mobilizingcitizengroupstopressurepoliticians• LocalgovernmentadvocacytotheFedsforanincreaseintheMarineFueltax
19. WhatothersuggestionsdoyouhaveforimprovingtheUpperMississippiasacommercialnavigationcorridor?
• Figureoutawaytobetterdemonstratethatenvironmentalbenefitsmorethannavigation⇒ Perceptionisthatifyouimprovenavigationithurtstheenvironment⇒ Highlightvaluenavigationbringforenvironment⇒ Navigationinfrastructureandnaturalinfrastructurearemorecompatiblethanpublicbelieves
• Corpsisuninformedatwhatthecurrentsystemallowsanddoesnotallowandthehighlevelneedsofthesystem
⇒ Needbetterstakeholdercooperation/communication• RegularserviceicebreakerforwinterfortheUMRS• UMBRAshouldworkmorecloselywiththeWaterwaysCouncilandtheUpperMississippi
WaterwayAssociation• Customershaveyearroundneedsandtheriverisseasonal
⇒ Needtohaverailandtruckorstorageforwhentheseasoncloses• Deepernavigationchannel
⇒ A12’depthwouldbemorecompetitiveonacostpertonbasis• Improverelationshipsandcommunicationtolocalgovernmentsalongtherivertoletthem
knowwhatthefederalroleis.• Lesslobbyingmorefactbasednarrativerevealingtheregionaleconomybusinesscasefor
modernization.⇒ Makeargumenttocitizens....notcheerleaders,bureaucrats,andpoliticians.⇒ Now...thatcasehasbeen"effectively"communicatedtonewaudiences,turnfocusto'pathforward'.
⇒ Revealsolutionsthatdon'tsimplykickballtofederaltaxpayertosolve.⇒ Next,showpoliticianshowitwillactuallyhappen...drawthemaprocessmap...revealingcapacitygapandhowalternativefinancingandfeesanddedicatedtrust(thatTreasurycan'tdipinto)willbeusedtomodernizeandsustainsystem....withactionplanandtimetable.
⇒ Engageinvestorcommunity.⇒ RecruitJointVenturedevelopmentteams.⇒ Announceprioritiesandpilots....realprioritiesnottheChickamaugaandlowerMonongahelalocksthatmovelittletonnageandcompetewithUMRSfordollars.