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Is there any alternate or member I may have missed?

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>> We will move on to communication and public

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We several people signed up for public comment as well as

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written public comment that has been submitted.

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I'm going to go ahead and read through the instructions

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and then we will move into public comment.

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Each member of the public wishing to give comment

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has two minutes to speak and must

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speak to an action and or discussion item.

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Alexa will we please call our first speaker?

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Our first commenter is -- signed up to speak to item six

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A. Cascadia High Speed Rail and I-5 program.

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>> Thank you.

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Can you hear me?

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I am speaking on the high speed rail.

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I'm co-chair of the Climate and Health group Washington

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Physicians for Social Responsibility.

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Our transport guide is more trains not more lanes.

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Trains and busses move only about 2% of us.

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The rest of us are in lanes.

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Car wrecks cause 95% of US transport deaths.

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It's going to get worse.

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medium to high ingestion compared to 59%

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as you will hear soon.

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That is wasted money and wasted lives.

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Opposes wider highways because fossil transport is literally

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killing us.

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You can see our report fueling Sickness at W sr.org.

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W p sr.org.

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Erode the US R tunnel and the Shinkansen in Japan.

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We strongly support mode shift to trains and more tracks

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and switches to let them run faster

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and our cascade follows slow BNSF trains and outdated trucks

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so it is on time about half the time.

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It makes no prediction of the cost and time to build it.

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It'll cause more and take longer than California high speed rail.

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90 miles of tunnels estimated to cost half a billion

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with a B dollars per mile Paramount that's in the 2024 JTC

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report that you must see and include

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in your political and economic calculations.

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We urge you to acquire health risk analysis not just --

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to fully inform the public about the known health harms shifted

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to health care insurance and disability systems.

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Please make a fully informed decision

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with health harms and climate cost in mind.

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>> Next speaker please?

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Good morning everyone.

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Mary Patterson with switch rail.

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I'm going to follow my colleague Doctor Lubeck trying

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to Taylor tale of two cities but of two trains and two minutes.

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Cascadia high speed rail will need

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to be built on all new infrastructure,

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all new land that needs to be purchased and studied.

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to rail.

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Amtrak Cascades is along the same I-5 corridor

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between Vancouver BC, Seattle Portland and even

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south of Portland on existing infrastructure owned

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by BNSF, Sound Transit and up.

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exists and needs just to be improved.

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between Vancouver and BC.

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This can be done by 2035.

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study done of ultra high speed rail back in June

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of 2023, which we assume you all have access to but we can send

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a link to, there was legislation passed in 2025

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in Washington called 1837 that sets targets for Amtrak cascades

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A time frame is critical.

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trains in this tale of two trains

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to focus on initially because of the climate crisis

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We have Mike Elliott signing up to speak to item six

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a the cascade high speed rail and I-5 program.

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>> This is Mike Elliott in Tacoma Washington

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I'd like to see more attention paid to the system

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we have in the Amtrak cascade versus future programs

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like ultra that we have been looking at for ten years

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and we spent a lot of money on Paramount with our new train

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sets that are arriving hopefully later this month.

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can improve the performance we have and we can improve

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the system we have in transportation

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we have right now with Amtrak cascade

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versus trying to plan for future that is at least 20 years out.

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Who need immediate relief on our highways and roads

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and between our cities.

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I would encourage the board to look at the studies

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that the previous two speakers mentioned.

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Let me see here.

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That's more about incremental advancements here.

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We already have a good system in place

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permanently on time performance could be improved

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and frequency could be improved.

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The previous speaker spoke of 1837 passed in 2025.

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need to improve the on time performance.

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Can we get that update on Amtrak Cascades and the train sets

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and how this is supposed to work together?

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Those are my comments for this morning

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and I turn it over to you again.

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>> Alexa is anybody else signed up?

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at Ssrc website for the remainder of the meeting.

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Report of the chair.

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I will defer we have a full agenda.

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I will turn it over to give the federal update.

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Two things I want to share with you.

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Myself and Ben McKenzie are the Director

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of Regional Planning and Craig the Director of data

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we went to Minneapolis last week to the Governor's Highway Safety

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Association meeting.

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Quite a mouthful.

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It was an exceptional conference.

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This organization is an organization for the State

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Highway Safety Officer.

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from a wide variety of partners we would not normally

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for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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and it's America.

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The states tech company vehicle manufacturers and insurance

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companies and law enforcement advocacy

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and it was well rounded.

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Some of the programs that we learned about which

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were a little bit outside of our lane

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but given the conversations at this table on safety

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they were really valuable and intriguing programs

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being provided in schools related

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to teen driving safety and initiatives in driver education

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programs.

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systems.

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I have a very old car so I don't have any of those

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but that was interesting to learn about all

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of the different pieces of the puzzle.

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We took advantage of it being in Minneapolis.

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our partner MPO Minneapolis are one

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of the lowest rates of fatalities

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and serious injuries for an MPR RSI.

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We wanted to learn from them and learn why.

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We took advantage and met with the partner agency Metropolitan

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Council to discuss safety and transportation and finance.

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We came back very energized.

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We are really absorbing what we heard and learned

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and we will build some of that into our work programs.

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program in particular.

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I want to flag for you it was a great organization

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and a great meeting you'll be hearing more from us

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in the coming months about those two work programs.

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I think I mentioned in July, npos of our size

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have to be certified by our federal partners

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and planning processes need to be certified every four years

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and I'm happy to report we passed it with flying colors

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and we received the final report earlier this week.

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The Federal Highway Administration Division

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administrator for Washington will

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be providing a briefing of the Executive Board

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We are excited for that.

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I don't have a Powerpoint presentation which is a rarity.

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the house is back in and they were in last week or this week

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and the Senate comes back September 14th and I guess

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they're expected to be in for about three weeks before they go

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home before the midterm elections.

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I'm sure everybody has heard the House passed and the Senate

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passed continuing resolution to keep the government running

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and extend current federal funding levels for all agencies

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until December 11th.

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continuing resolution impairment one is a delay of the Office

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of Management and Budget rule that will make very significant

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changes to uniform guidance that governs how federal grants are

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administered that is also delayed until September 11th.

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Very important to the work here at the Transportation Policy

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Board extends surface transportation reauthorization

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that is not include advanced appropriations.

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Programs like Safe Streets and Roads

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for all and capital investment grants

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do not have any funding at this time

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unless they have leftover balances that

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have not been spent otherwise.

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We do understand this could be an issue there could be

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significant impacts for --.

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We will definitely keep an eye on this as we go forward.

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I did want to mention that we sent out an our Executive

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Director newsletter to a link to the protect grant

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out on the street right now at the Federal Highway

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Administration.

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Stands for Promoting Resilient Operations

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for transformative efficient and cost saving transportation.

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It's a little bit of a mouthful those applications are due

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on October 9th and I want to make sure everybody was aware

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of that.

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Switching over to the state side of things,

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we know the budget will continue to be front and center

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both on the transportation side and the general state operations

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The most recent economic and revenue forecast Council update

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was a little bit of a mixed bag and there will be a full revenue

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and transportation revenue update coming out on September

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As far as August goes, we were seeing

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decrease in employment in the US and Washington job

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growth a little weaker than what was forecasted in June.

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We did get a positive US jobs report

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so there will be another update tomorrow

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and I'm sure that'll be reflected there.

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Crises have continued to increase at 3.4% year over year.

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Housing starts are up which I think

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is good news overall for revenue and creating more housing.

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The general fund and revenue collections were up a little bit

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but there were some other revenues that were down.

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Like I said, it is kind of a mixed bag.

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Josh and I have done legislative meetings.

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Looking forward to the 2027 session.

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We met with Representative FYE at the beginning of last week.

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He continues to fly concerns about the sustainability

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of the transportation budget with declining tax gas revenues.

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He said they are seeing climate commitment

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after revenue decline which is what the Act was designed to do.

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Lawmakers have to figure out how to deal with that because they

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are funding things with those funds.

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He relayed he wants you to sell highway user fee and that will

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not be a real usage charge.

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He is clear he does not think it is politically viable given

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the pushback he received when he has introduced

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bills in the past.

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Introduced a bill and will be holding some meetings

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with various groups including cities and local governments

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and he offered to do a meeting with Ssrc

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so we'll be working on scheduling that

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and we'll let you know all about that.

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I'll be back with a list of coin next month

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to talk about our recommendations

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to the state legislature and that is all I have today.

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Thanks everybody.

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I will take questions if there are any.

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>> Can you get us a quick update on the funding situation

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for Washington State and what it looks like coming up?

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>> Commissioner Bozeman, you may remember,

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and we did talk about a little bit with Representative Phi,

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there's a group of legislators appointed to work with

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the consultant to look at a bunch of different things around

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ferry funding and different methods of producing ferries

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including leasing them looking at hydrogen ferries.

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Fi reported there were meetings and they were not sure

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if they would have any funding recommendations.

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They do have to have a report.

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Sort of interim report to the legislature by December

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and the full report is not due until the middle of next year.

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I understand there might be pressure

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from those advanced appropriations

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that we're concerned won't come to the ferries.

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I don't know the extent of that but I can follow up with WSDOT

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and get back to you.

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Otherwise things are relatively stable with the ferries.

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>> Thank you.

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>> Are there any other questions for Robyn?

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All right I'm not seeing any hands raised.

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Is there anything else?

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All right.

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We will move on to consent calendar.

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We have three items today.

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Approval of the minutes from the July 9th meeting an amendment

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to the 25 through 28 tip.

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And project tracking contingency funding awards.

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Anything to add before we call for a motion?

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In order to approve the consent agenda.

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All right.

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I have a motion from Council member Fey and.

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Is there second?

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>> Second Walker.

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>> Pain not fame.

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Sorry about that.

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We have a motion and a second.

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All those in favor please say aye.

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>> Aye.

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>> Any opposed?

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All right.

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Carries.

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Council member, did you have a question?

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>> I was raising my hand to support that and I did not bring

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it down fast enough when you brought a over.

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>> Okay thank you.

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You're going to move into our first discussion

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item for this morning and it is Cascadia High Speed

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Rail on I-5 program.

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I would like to ask Ben and Jason to join us up here

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for the presentation.

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>> Good morning and thank you for joining us.

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>> Good morning mayor and members.

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Thank you so much for having us this morning.

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We are very pleased to be here.

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My name is Ben and I'm the program administrator

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for the Cascadia High Speed Rail I-5 Master Plan Program.

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We are excited to be here with you

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initiating, helping to initiate our communication and outreach

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effort for the latest phase of the review of the Cascadia

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program.

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We want to share with you where we are and what's next.

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We want to get your feedback and input on the program

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as we are at the moment.

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And any questions you have about the program going forward.

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And our ongoing efforts it will include regular check ins with

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the PSE RC-- with the PSRC .

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To really take advantage of the opportunity

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that we have in this moment in time

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to really analyze our needs from a multimodal transportation

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standpoint and the I-5 corridor between Vancouver BC

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and Portland and really lay out a comprehensive roadmap of how

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do we address growth in the future and multiple

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transportation needs that we have throughout the region?

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As Kelly pointed out I am joined this morning

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by Jason Belloso from WSDOT rail freight and Ports Division.

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He led the popular Amtrak Cascades

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and I am very happy to have Jason here with me

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and he will touch on the Cascades

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a little bit later on in our presentation.

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I'm joined this morning by a PSRC alumnus.

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And operations chief and my right hand.

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I've been happy to work with Jeff at Cascadia.

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We are joined this morning by Chelsea Levy who

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helps lead the Cascadia high speed rail effort

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and Kathryn Murdoch who was helping

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to lead the communications and outreach

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efforts paramedic and finally?

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I'm also joined by Cecile and Aaron

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who helped lead the I-5 Master Plan development program.

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They will be available to answer any questions that you

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might have as we go forward.

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Next slide please?

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Thank you.

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What I am privileged to have the opportunity

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to lead in terms of the program and the professionals that

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have made up the program for a time

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and have really gotten us to the point where we are now

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is early planning for high speed rail and a master

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plan for the I-5 corridor under the Cascadia program.

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What we'd like to introduce today is the program

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and provide an overview of the high fat and high speed

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rail planning efforts the goal is

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to share where the projects are importantly.

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What the elements are that will make up

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the overarching multimodal program.

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The importance of each of the program areas

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and high speed rail and I-5 and Cascades working together.

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It's not an either or but an and effort

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to ensure we're developing multimodal connections

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and opportunities for those systems

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to work together and identify what the synergies are

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between those systems.

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Find ways to have them work together more efficiently

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to reduce congestion on the mainland corridor

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and the last move.

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People and goods we expect to in the coming years.

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Including an online open house and survey plan for October.

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I truly value your feedback as I said a unique opportunity for us

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to get the kind of input early in the project development

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process that allows us to get to what I believe

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to be the most critical part of any mega project

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and large infrastructure project development.

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Project certainty.

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The project definition at the very beginning

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of the design and development process.

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By the time we get to final design

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the environmental clearance and final design

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come the products you have is one

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that you can have a greater level of assurance on.

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Scope and budget and schedule which is the linchpin

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to delivering a program effectively.

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As it relates to the input we will reserve time

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at the end to make sure we can answer any questions

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that you have today.

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Next slide please.

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What is the Cascadia program.

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Cascade is helping to shape the future of transportation systems

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across the Cascadia Mega-region from Vancouver and Portland.

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We have a unique opportunity to look at I-5 and high speed

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rail within the context of the broader Megaregion and demands

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to be placed on a broader Megaregion.

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It's roughly spanning the British Columbia Washington

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Oregon area as one of North America's fastest growing

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regions as you all know.

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I'm sure you see that on a regular basis.

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As our region grows we're planning for transportation

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Recruitment's needed to keep people and goods moving safely

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and reliably.

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Next slide?

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These are numbers you are familiar with.

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We're looking at 2050 adding roughly 3.4 million

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more people to the Cascadia Megaregion between Vancouver

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and Portland.

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Continued economic growth is expected

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to be roughly 1.8 million new jobs to help support those 3.4

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million people.

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We need to find the tools to address the congestion that we

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are already experiencing.

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Anybody who has driven I-5?

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I had the opportunity to drive that corridor

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since I was very young.

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My mom lives here in Seattle and I'm

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very happy to have an opportunity

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to be here full time.

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The impacts are already being filled.

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We have to address the expected impacts in the future.

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Now not in the future.

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Next slide please.

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Part of the impacts we want to address for the Cascadia program

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effort is to ensure we are addressing the impacts

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from transportation growth.

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That cuts across so many areas certainly.

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Environmental and quality of life and mobility

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are all impacted by the level of congestion

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on a critical quarter like I-5.

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Freight traffic is expected to increase significantly by 2050.

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In Washington 80% of I-5 will operate

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at a medium or high level of congestion.

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We are already at almost 60%.

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There are current needs that need

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to be addressed along with significant future needs we

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are facing.

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70% of I-5 will operate severe congestion by 2045.

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The goal of the Cascadia program is to address the.

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Next slide?

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Where your input is invaluable is

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to ensure we understand the system

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constraints we are facing.

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We are preparing for this growth by looking at the constraints

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that we are currently facing with congestion and delays

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in unreliable travel times across highways and passenger

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rail and air travel.

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Airports are reaching significantly high congestion

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levels as well.

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Fundings from the market analysis

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have also looked at how limited housing affects the way people

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travel.

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While we are not addressing housing as an issue

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through our analysis and programs,

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it is married to development patterns

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and where people will live and the transportation system will

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help determine how we provide mobility opportunities

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for the added housing as we move forward.

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We can actively plan for ways to make improvements to the system

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and help address those challenges as we go forward.

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Next slide?

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Approach is aimed at implementing

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system wide approach.

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When trying to address needs that

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were already being confronted.

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I-5 is essential.

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As we've seen on a regular basis we'll watch --

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while they've done a great job trying to address those needs

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and meaningful ways with other significant infrastructure

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improvements in the region come it's still fragile system and it

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needs help paramedic needs to be upgraded in many ways.

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Part of the goal is to ensure we are identifying those needs

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and addressing those state of good repair issues.

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There are safety challenges we are confronted

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by climate resilience issues.

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It's going to arrive at a level of reliability for travelers

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by improving the overall effectiveness of the system.

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Next slide.

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The opportunity we have with the growth across the major regions,

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trying to address these challenges

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also creates a tremendous opportunity.

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We have a chance to build a more resilient transportation

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system that can strengthen the regional economy

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and can support job growth and build a transportation system

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that helps people get to where they can live work

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and play much more effectively than they

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are able to do so today.

528
00:35:24,749 --> 00:35:28,983
As I said at the outset, the point

529
00:35:28,983 --> 00:35:31,649
can be made here and the point that we'd

530
00:35:31,649 --> 00:35:34,949
like you to keep in mind as you give us feedback about how

531
00:35:34,949 --> 00:35:36,573
to move the program forward.

532
00:35:36,573 --> 00:35:39,672
This is not an either or but looking

533
00:35:39,672 --> 00:35:42,149
at all our transportation systems

534
00:35:42,149 --> 00:35:44,849
region wide across the board.

535
00:35:44,849 --> 00:35:47,855
High five and high speed rail and Amtrak and air

536
00:35:47,855 --> 00:35:53,221
travel with the goal for me is to ensure that these systems are

537
00:35:53,221 --> 00:35:55,715
working together and we find ways

538
00:35:55,715 --> 00:35:59,769
that we identify the synergies between each transportation

539
00:35:59,769 --> 00:36:00,269
mode.

540
00:36:00,269 --> 00:36:04,245
We make clean and convenient timely connections for travelers

541
00:36:04,245 --> 00:36:07,649
and they are attractive and encourage people

542
00:36:07,649 --> 00:36:11,979
to get off the freeway and get on to a train

543
00:36:11,979 --> 00:36:15,669
and get on to the local means of transportation that

544
00:36:15,669 --> 00:36:21,122
will help address congestion issues we are facing at I-5.

545
00:36:21,122 --> 00:36:23,122
Next slide.

546
00:36:23,269 --> 00:36:26,874
Here's our program schedule and the point

547
00:36:26,874 --> 00:36:29,759
to be made as we expect to have both the service development

548
00:36:29,759 --> 00:36:34,159
plan for high speed rail and the I-5 development plan completed

549
00:36:34,159 --> 00:36:37,149
by 2028 and that is our current time frame.

550
00:36:37,149 --> 00:36:39,565
That will give us the foundation upon which

551
00:36:39,565 --> 00:36:44,965
to build for the future going forward next slide.

552
00:36:48,229 --> 00:36:51,477
Briefly at the I-5 Master Plan itself.

553
00:36:51,477 --> 00:36:52,853
Next slide.

554
00:36:52,853 --> 00:36:56,289
The master plan is a long term high level plan

555
00:36:56,289 --> 00:37:00,709
to address critical needs and maximize opportunities along I-5

556
00:37:00,709 --> 00:37:02,549
and the plan will look at systems

557
00:37:02,549 --> 00:37:04,485
and we'll look at the entire system

558
00:37:04,485 --> 00:37:06,839
to identify programs and strategies

559
00:37:06,839 --> 00:37:11,101
and progress to prioritize for implementation and funding.

560
00:37:11,101 --> 00:37:13,889
The areas will help improve safety and mobility

561
00:37:13,889 --> 00:37:17,269
and preservation and climate resiliency and system

562
00:37:17,269 --> 00:37:18,189
performance.

563
00:37:18,189 --> 00:37:20,290
Next slide.

564
00:37:20,290 --> 00:37:24,999
That is where your input is going to be invaluable.

565
00:37:24,999 --> 00:37:27,189
Of vision statement for the master plan

566
00:37:27,189 --> 00:37:29,909
is to deliver a safe reliable and resilient system that

567
00:37:29,909 --> 00:37:33,509
provides accessibility and multimodal travel options.

568
00:37:35,829 --> 00:37:38,909
That key is connecting those modes.

569
00:37:38,909 --> 00:37:40,290
Next slide.

570
00:37:40,290 --> 00:37:43,829
The areas we will focus on through the master plan

571
00:37:43,829 --> 00:37:46,229
as we are completing our analysis

572
00:37:46,229 --> 00:37:48,779
include system resiliency and safety and mobility

573
00:37:48,779 --> 00:37:52,939
and accessibility and equity and community and economic vitality

574
00:37:52,939 --> 00:37:54,279
and innovation.

575
00:37:54,279 --> 00:37:56,301
The projects that best meet the goals

576
00:37:56,301 --> 00:37:59,850
will go through a scoring process and evaluation process

577
00:37:59,850 --> 00:38:02,419
that we will talk about in the next couple of slides.

578
00:38:02,419 --> 00:38:06,909
Projects that score the highest will be those prioritized for.

579
00:38:06,909 --> 00:38:08,909
Next slide.

580
00:38:10,709 --> 00:38:14,173
That is where the outreach comes in.

581
00:38:14,173 --> 00:38:18,973
Getting in touch with the WSDOT and people

582
00:38:19,169 --> 00:38:21,757
on the ground every day in the communities and MPOs

583
00:38:21,757 --> 00:38:25,957
and the Tpos and certainly the tribes.

584
00:38:26,549 --> 00:38:29,539
We had a webinar with tribal communities

585
00:38:29,539 --> 00:38:32,289
this week to ensure that their voice is heard in this process

586
00:38:32,289 --> 00:38:34,290
as we move it forward.

587
00:38:34,290 --> 00:38:36,949
It shows the process we took in order

588
00:38:36,949 --> 00:38:42,442
to gain a full picture of where we need to fill in the program.

589
00:38:42,442 --> 00:38:47,209
The top layers of the graphic represent the I-5 system needs.

590
00:38:47,209 --> 00:38:51,990
They were identified based on existing conditions and research

591
00:38:51,990 --> 00:38:53,301
and your regional plans.

592
00:38:53,301 --> 00:38:56,219
We heard through various listening sessions

593
00:38:56,219 --> 00:38:59,845
and significant input on where the gaps currently exist.

594
00:38:59,845 --> 00:39:03,141
We then compare the needs against all programs

595
00:39:03,141 --> 00:39:04,589
and studies.

596
00:39:04,589 --> 00:39:09,209
Their needs not addressed by the existing work

597
00:39:09,209 --> 00:39:11,485
or classified as the gaps in the program.

598
00:39:11,485 --> 00:39:14,409
We are developing a new proposed work program

599
00:39:14,409 --> 00:39:16,951
to address the gaps the next step will

600
00:39:16,951 --> 00:39:19,900
be to prioritize the existing plan work

601
00:39:19,900 --> 00:39:21,249
and then he proposed work.

602
00:39:21,249 --> 00:39:23,249
Next slide.

603
00:39:23,709 --> 00:39:28,509
We established a prioritization process and the steps

604
00:39:30,290 --> 00:39:31,629
are laid out here.

605
00:39:31,629 --> 00:39:33,909
We will consider Real world factors

606
00:39:33,909 --> 00:39:36,322
in the numbers can't alone capture.

607
00:39:36,322 --> 00:39:38,553
Recommendation and master plan could

608
00:39:38,553 --> 00:39:41,159
look like advancing interchange and project

609
00:39:41,159 --> 00:39:45,950
to deliver nearby construction by combining the prioritization

610
00:39:45,950 --> 00:39:47,445
data with practical and real world factors

611
00:39:47,445 --> 00:39:50,309
combo we can compare I-5 Master Plan with recommendations

612
00:39:50,309 --> 00:39:55,709
that will deliver maximized improvements to the I-5 system.

613
00:39:56,549 --> 00:40:00,210
An important note for project is not

614
00:40:00,210 --> 00:40:01,629
included on the prioritized list,

615
00:40:01,629 --> 00:40:06,309
it doesn't mean the project is deleted or canceled or not taken

616
00:40:06,309 --> 00:40:08,319
under further consideration especially

617
00:40:08,319 --> 00:40:11,613
ones from existing project lists that

618
00:40:11,613 --> 00:40:16,435
are already included with Tpps and other planning documents.

619
00:40:16,435 --> 00:40:20,749
It means they have less impact on achieving the I-5 Master plan

620
00:40:20,749 --> 00:40:23,919
goals we have set forth here and will specifically

621
00:40:23,919 --> 00:40:27,569
be highlighted for accommodation in the master Plan.

622
00:40:27,569 --> 00:40:29,569
Next slide.

623
00:40:34,309 --> 00:40:38,509
Part of the approach, we compare projects

624
00:40:39,199 --> 00:40:41,989
lists against the categories included here.

625
00:40:41,989 --> 00:40:45,309
Not all categories are weighted equally.

626
00:40:45,309 --> 00:40:48,309
Reflects priorities established through WSDOT .

627
00:40:56,427 --> 00:40:58,969
We're asking whether it aligns to the regional transportation

628
00:40:58,969 --> 00:41:02,349
plans and we'll be asking the same question of Mpls and Tpos

629
00:41:02,349 --> 00:41:05,749
along the I-5 corridor in the coming months.

630
00:41:05,749 --> 00:41:08,562
Your input will help us in several ways.

631
00:41:08,562 --> 00:41:11,130
Will be able to make sure we have the right approach.

632
00:41:11,130 --> 00:41:13,734
Will be able to confirm our understanding

633
00:41:13,734 --> 00:41:19,134
of local priorities aligns with those of your communities.

634
00:41:20,690 --> 00:41:25,622
I know we are coming up on time due to the high speed rail

635
00:41:25,622 --> 00:41:26,122
program.

636
00:41:26,122 --> 00:41:32,722
I want to make sure we have enough time for questions.

637
00:41:33,349 --> 00:41:38,289
We are responding in large part to a federal grant

638
00:41:38,289 --> 00:41:42,629
we received within the Federal Rail Administration in 2020 for.

639
00:41:42,629 --> 00:41:45,629
Through the corridor Identification Development

640
00:41:46,269 --> 00:41:48,429
program it was intended to study the feasibility

641
00:41:48,429 --> 00:41:53,701
of new high speed rail lines connecting Vancouver BC, Seattle

642
00:41:53,701 --> 00:41:54,885
and Portland.

643
00:41:54,885 --> 00:41:58,429
The work results in the service development plan

644
00:41:58,429 --> 00:42:03,893
that also analyzes how we can operate high speed rail

645
00:42:03,893 --> 00:42:05,983
and potential ways to fund it.

646
00:42:05,983 --> 00:42:07,773
The work is being done in partnership

647
00:42:07,773 --> 00:42:09,606
with the Oregon Department of Transportation

648
00:42:09,606 --> 00:42:12,599
as well as the Ministry of Transportation and Transit

649
00:42:12,599 --> 00:42:14,229
and British Columbia.

650
00:42:14,229 --> 00:42:19,290
Oregon Metro and Regional Council and Cascadia Innovation

651
00:42:19,655 --> 00:42:21,420
Corridor.

652
00:42:21,420 --> 00:42:24,589
The linchpin of this entire effort

653
00:42:24,589 --> 00:42:27,589
is input from our partners.

654
00:42:27,749 --> 00:42:32,690
Our expectation is you along with all the other partners

655
00:42:32,690 --> 00:42:34,189
will be in the conversation.

656
00:42:34,189 --> 00:42:37,277
And part of the development going forward.

657
00:42:37,277 --> 00:42:39,850
Next slide?

658
00:42:39,850 --> 00:42:42,544
It is important to highlight what the service development

659
00:42:42,544 --> 00:42:45,842
plan is and what it isn't.

660
00:42:45,842 --> 00:42:49,429
Let's talk about what that is.

661
00:42:49,429 --> 00:42:51,909
It'll include an analysis of the potential routes

662
00:42:51,909 --> 00:42:55,429
for where the high speed rail could operate.

663
00:42:55,429 --> 00:42:58,719
I won't include a conceptual service option.

664
00:42:58,719 --> 00:43:03,850
Like the number of train trips and stops potentially.

665
00:43:03,850 --> 00:43:07,463
It can look at who can manage high speed rail

666
00:43:07,463 --> 00:43:09,509
and how it can be funded.

667
00:43:09,509 --> 00:43:12,429
They will be evaluated for further and more detailed

668
00:43:12,429 --> 00:43:13,699
planning.

669
00:43:13,699 --> 00:43:15,699
Next slide.

670
00:43:16,239 --> 00:43:21,639
Our North Star and guiding principles for the program

671
00:43:22,869 --> 00:43:26,149
laid out here, the plans guided by the six principles

672
00:43:26,149 --> 00:43:28,639
and it was established in 2022 through a series

673
00:43:28,639 --> 00:43:32,269
of collaborative efforts with British Columbia and Oregon

674
00:43:32,269 --> 00:43:34,269
partners.

675
00:43:35,690 --> 00:43:38,690
Apparently I've talked too long.

676
00:43:41,509 --> 00:43:45,132
The principles include ways to connect the region

677
00:43:45,132 --> 00:43:46,549
and provide advanced opportunities

678
00:43:46,549 --> 00:43:51,550
to grow the economy and enhance infrastructure and use resources

679
00:43:51,550 --> 00:43:55,409
efficiently and bring public and private partners together.

680
00:43:55,409 --> 00:43:59,469
That's an important point as we develop program.

681
00:43:59,469 --> 00:44:02,609
It's going to be important for us

682
00:44:02,609 --> 00:44:05,677
as other high speed projects have done around the country

683
00:44:05,677 --> 00:44:07,645
and around the world.

684
00:44:07,645 --> 00:44:11,362
It can engage appropriately in the development

685
00:44:11,362 --> 00:44:14,389
and importantly the funding of the program going forward.

686
00:44:14,389 --> 00:44:17,949
We will look at those opportunities as well.

687
00:44:17,949 --> 00:44:19,629
Next slide?

688
00:44:19,629 --> 00:44:25,890
The service development plan is based on the draft purpose

689
00:44:25,890 --> 00:44:26,837
and need we have identified.

690
00:44:26,837 --> 00:44:29,596
As we move the project forward, we

691
00:44:29,596 --> 00:44:31,429
are guided by the purpose in this statement.

692
00:44:31,429 --> 00:44:34,489
We have shared the statement with federally recognized tribes

693
00:44:34,489 --> 00:44:37,421
along the corridor, we are working together

694
00:44:37,421 --> 00:44:41,293
feedback and input on a preliminary purpose

695
00:44:41,293 --> 00:44:45,949
and need to ensure that it meets their interests

696
00:44:45,949 --> 00:44:49,175
and concerns through the corridors that are developed.

697
00:44:49,175 --> 00:44:51,175
Next slide?

698
00:44:54,589 --> 00:44:58,169
The service development plan has begun

699
00:44:58,169 --> 00:45:04,169
to isolate conceptual options for the proposed high speed rail

700
00:45:04,933 --> 00:45:07,689
line between Portland and Vancouver.

701
00:45:07,689 --> 00:45:11,889
The plan is developed in four phases.

702
00:45:14,429 --> 00:45:16,749
Phase one is a broad study potential routes.

703
00:45:16,749 --> 00:45:20,209
Phase two -- which we just completed and received approval

704
00:45:20,209 --> 00:45:23,689
from the administration for the work we have done --

705
00:45:23,689 --> 00:45:26,884
we narrowed the area down to a refined corridor.

706
00:45:26,884 --> 00:45:30,302
The work beginning now in phase three

707
00:45:30,302 --> 00:45:34,820
we'll start to identify potential route options which

708
00:45:34,820 --> 00:45:37,112
you can see the black lines on the graphic

709
00:45:37,112 --> 00:45:39,119
are more defined areas that incorporate

710
00:45:39,119 --> 00:45:43,919
the more technical analysis and evaluation going forward.

711
00:45:47,869 --> 00:45:52,690
We will consider conceptual designs and costs

712
00:45:52,709 --> 00:45:55,929
and finance potential governance models and additional needs

713
00:45:55,929 --> 00:45:58,929
to further refine the plan.

714
00:46:01,549 --> 00:46:05,397
It'll mark the completion of the current planning and funding

715
00:46:05,397 --> 00:46:07,229
phase of the program.

716
00:46:07,229 --> 00:46:08,360
Next slide.

717
00:46:08,360 --> 00:46:16,160
I will now turn it over to talk a little bit about cascade.

718
00:46:16,629 --> 00:46:19,509
>> Thank you members of the board and good morning to you.

719
00:46:19,509 --> 00:46:23,709
Jason and I'm the planning program manager

720
00:46:23,970 --> 00:46:25,970
for the (indistinct).

721
00:46:26,810 --> 00:46:28,357
A comment you received earlier today

722
00:46:28,357 --> 00:46:30,565
was to get a presentation on Amtrak Cascades

723
00:46:30,565 --> 00:46:33,493
and I'm here to fulfill that wish.

724
00:46:33,493 --> 00:46:38,790
In the short interest of time, I kept my comments

725
00:46:38,790 --> 00:46:40,357
and presentation brief we will be

726
00:46:40,357 --> 00:46:43,857
covering planning the program as well as projects.

727
00:46:43,857 --> 00:46:47,195
I have three slides for you today.

728
00:46:47,195 --> 00:46:50,645
As many of you may know we have an update

729
00:46:50,645 --> 00:46:54,245
to the rail plan currently happening.

730
00:46:54,289 --> 00:46:57,889
We are focused on modal integration

731
00:46:58,149 --> 00:47:00,902
like Ben has been talking about over the last few minutes

732
00:47:00,902 --> 00:47:05,259
as well as looking to prepare the region and the corridor

733
00:47:05,259 --> 00:47:06,679
for growth.

734
00:47:06,679 --> 00:47:09,309
It includes historical data and current conditions

735
00:47:09,309 --> 00:47:11,389
and future projections as well as

736
00:47:11,389 --> 00:47:14,701
analysis of the performance and future

737
00:47:14,701 --> 00:47:18,199
capacity of both passengers as will white whale.

738
00:47:18,199 --> 00:47:22,529
It's a pretty comprehensive plan this time around.

739
00:47:22,529 --> 00:47:26,141
The plan is nearing the final stages with development

740
00:47:26,141 --> 00:47:29,613
and we expect to go out with the public and tribal review

741
00:47:29,613 --> 00:47:36,589
for the State rail plan sometime at the end of the month.

742
00:47:36,589 --> 00:47:42,129
We really value you and the input into the state rail plan.

743
00:47:42,129 --> 00:47:44,742
Ben mentioned and spent a lot of time

744
00:47:44,742 --> 00:47:47,749
talking about the service development plan.

745
00:47:47,749 --> 00:47:49,669
The Cascades also received acceptance

746
00:47:49,669 --> 00:47:52,821
into the Fras Corridor Identification program.

747
00:47:52,821 --> 00:47:58,221
We're a little bit behind the high speed rail

748
00:48:01,549 --> 00:48:04,221
where we haven't been accepted into the formal planning

749
00:48:04,221 --> 00:48:04,721
process.

750
00:48:04,721 --> 00:48:07,697
We're hopeful that we will soon get there.

751
00:48:07,697 --> 00:48:09,402
The service development plan for us

752
00:48:09,402 --> 00:48:12,709
once we are approved to move in advance into step two

753
00:48:12,709 --> 00:48:15,581
is the blueprint for future capital improvements and service

754
00:48:15,581 --> 00:48:18,581
changes over the next 20 years.

755
00:48:22,309 --> 00:48:27,679
We were able to complete a preliminary service development

756
00:48:27,679 --> 00:48:30,190
plan in December of 2024.

757
00:48:30,190 --> 00:48:35,109
We will use it as a foundation once we are accepted and are

758
00:48:35,109 --> 00:48:37,859
able to advance into the more formal planning

759
00:48:37,859 --> 00:48:40,259
process for service development.

760
00:48:42,509 --> 00:48:45,322
It is absolutely critical to identifying

761
00:48:45,322 --> 00:48:48,629
improvements and investments necessary to expand service

762
00:48:48,629 --> 00:48:52,229
in the future for entire corridor.

763
00:48:55,789 --> 00:48:59,893
You may have heard about our new aero trainsets

764
00:48:59,893 --> 00:49:02,405
earlier as well in the public comment period.

765
00:49:02,405 --> 00:49:08,405
We are the launch customers of the manufacturer air Trainsets.

766
00:49:08,469 --> 00:49:11,279
We are the first to receive eight

767
00:49:11,279 --> 00:49:14,279
of 85 of these new trainsets.

768
00:49:18,469 --> 00:49:22,669
Along with two new locomotives and extra

769
00:49:23,769 --> 00:49:26,769
representative about $200 million in investment.

770
00:49:27,397 --> 00:49:31,597
It will provide significantly improved seating capacity

771
00:49:32,790 --> 00:49:34,669
from the capacity that we currently have

772
00:49:34,669 --> 00:49:38,269
as well as passenger amenities and experience.

773
00:49:38,269 --> 00:49:43,690
We'll be having improved seats and larger baggage

774
00:49:43,237 --> 00:49:48,370
and bicycle capacity along with significantly improved Wi-Fi.

775
00:49:50,549 --> 00:49:53,549
I'm excited to say that.

776
00:49:53,882 --> 00:49:55,799
When we see you on the trains everybody

777
00:49:55,799 --> 00:49:59,999
will get productive on the new Trainsets.

778
00:50:01,669 --> 00:50:05,197
I think it's the first time we are announcing it publicly

779
00:50:05,197 --> 00:50:08,690
and our new revenue service with the new Trainsets

780
00:50:08,690 --> 00:50:10,557
begin at the end of the month.

781
00:50:10,557 --> 00:50:11,339
September 30th.

782
00:50:11,339 --> 00:50:12,989
That is exciting.

783
00:50:12,989 --> 00:50:15,289
Breaking news for you all.

784
00:50:15,289 --> 00:50:19,489
We conducted our corridor testing in July

785
00:50:19,642 --> 00:50:22,949
and we need three brand new train sets before we

786
00:50:22,949 --> 00:50:25,290
can start revenue service.

787
00:50:25,290 --> 00:50:29,229
The first one arrived in July and we did the corridor testing.

788
00:50:29,229 --> 00:50:32,253
It arrived in August and the third I

789
00:50:32,253 --> 00:50:35,916
believe it's supposed to arrive in about 40 minutes and 30

790
00:50:35,916 --> 00:50:37,916
minutes or so.

791
00:50:40,909 --> 00:50:43,941
They start the revenue service September 30th.

792
00:50:43,941 --> 00:50:50,557
We are excited for that and we will have a press events

793
00:50:50,557 --> 00:50:55,877
and community events we can hire paramedic we will send out

794
00:50:55,877 --> 00:50:58,941
invitations to VIPs and members of the public as well

795
00:50:58,941 --> 00:51:00,941
as interest groups.

796
00:51:02,509 --> 00:51:09,109
I'm very excited for the new service to start pretty soon.

797
00:51:10,690 --> 00:51:13,245
This is the very first program that we

798
00:51:13,245 --> 00:51:16,775
have instituted for array of facilities as well

799
00:51:16,775 --> 00:51:17,941
as North America.

800
00:51:17,941 --> 00:51:20,341
It started in June.

801
00:51:23,389 --> 00:51:26,989
Self portion between Vancouver and BC.

802
00:51:27,621 --> 00:51:31,249
It's been going swimmingly well and our passengers

803
00:51:31,249 --> 00:51:34,190
love it and personnel to operate the system love it

804
00:51:34,190 --> 00:51:36,209
with no issues of hiccups and it's

805
00:51:36,209 --> 00:51:38,609
working flawlessly as expected.

806
00:51:38,609 --> 00:51:41,275
Really great news on that front.

807
00:51:41,275 --> 00:51:43,365
We will talk a little bit more about projects

808
00:51:43,365 --> 00:51:44,769
in the next slide.

809
00:51:44,769 --> 00:51:49,509
We have a suite of projects we are delivering.

810
00:51:49,509 --> 00:51:51,509
Totaling about 450 million.

811
00:51:52,749 --> 00:51:57,549
300 of that goes to the Seattle Maintenance facility.

812
00:51:57,589 --> 00:52:00,549
This is the new facility you may have seen a little bit

813
00:52:00,549 --> 00:52:02,589
south of here being constructed and this

814
00:52:02,589 --> 00:52:05,689
will be able to maintain in-house new equipment arriving

815
00:52:05,689 --> 00:52:06,965
on the corridor.

816
00:52:06,965 --> 00:52:10,565
We have a $110 million bridge project.

817
00:52:12,790 --> 00:52:15,679
A rehabilitates the balance and enables

818
00:52:16,909 --> 00:52:21,709
to ensure that freight and passenger rail traffic

819
00:52:22,341 --> 00:52:24,689
continues to move on that segment.

820
00:52:24,689 --> 00:52:30,890
But it also ensures that Maritime navigation is also

821
00:52:30,399 --> 00:52:33,249
operating properly underneath the bridge.

822
00:52:33,249 --> 00:52:35,837
That's a pretty important program for the region.

823
00:52:35,837 --> 00:52:41,237
A few more items. $12 million in landslide mitigation projects.

824
00:52:41,349 --> 00:52:45,349
We do still see landslide events happen on the corridor.

825
00:52:45,349 --> 00:52:47,829
We are continuing to mitigate those.

826
00:52:47,829 --> 00:52:51,989
Just about $13 million in track equipment improvements

827
00:52:51,989 --> 00:52:53,989
there as well.

828
00:52:54,317 --> 00:52:58,869
They recently announced awards under the National Railroad

829
00:52:58,869 --> 00:53:01,349
Partnership Program in Washington state

830
00:53:01,349 --> 00:53:03,773
was not necessarily highlighted in that.

831
00:53:03,773 --> 00:53:08,965
We were recipients in the recent award where we will be receiving

832
00:53:08,965 --> 00:53:11,365
two additional train sets.

833
00:53:15,349 --> 00:53:18,909
We are receiving a portion of that award

834
00:53:18,909 --> 00:53:21,909
with two additional train sets.

835
00:53:24,709 --> 00:53:30,229
It is a life enhancement project and this gives us funding

836
00:53:30,229 --> 00:53:34,429
to continue to maintain our charger locomotive.

837
00:53:36,929 --> 00:53:41,269
We pledged our maintenance dollars against the application

838
00:53:41,269 --> 00:53:43,714
and in turn what we're getting out

839
00:53:43,714 --> 00:53:47,195
of that is a savings in Washington taxpayers

840
00:53:47,195 --> 00:53:49,575
to the tune of about $30 million.

841
00:53:49,575 --> 00:53:52,989
That is a very good award we also

842
00:53:52,989 --> 00:53:56,115
received paramedics legislature asked us to continue

843
00:53:56,115 --> 00:53:58,340
to seek federal funding.

844
00:53:58,340 --> 00:54:00,595
We have three applications currently

845
00:54:00,595 --> 00:54:06,595
with the federal government that is continued funding on Amtrak

846
00:54:06,789 --> 00:54:08,709
Cascades corridor.

847
00:54:08,709 --> 00:54:11,809
Ben talked about congestion on the highway

848
00:54:11,809 --> 00:54:16,609
and there was absolutely congestion on the roadway.

849
00:54:19,429 --> 00:54:23,629
The Washington Oregon border for Vancouver railyard.

850
00:54:24,389 --> 00:54:27,989
Another application for landslide continued mitigation.

851
00:54:28,501 --> 00:54:31,999
I will turn it back over to Ben but I

852
00:54:31,999 --> 00:54:34,749
do hope to see you in our new train sets

853
00:54:34,749 --> 00:54:37,749
are coming up pretty soon.

854
00:54:39,750 --> 00:54:42,417
>> From a timing standpoint, the development plan for high speed

855
00:54:42,417 --> 00:54:46,289
rail could not be in a better position to build on what Jason

856
00:54:46,289 --> 00:54:47,849
just described.

857
00:54:47,849 --> 00:54:50,589
But the improvements that Cascades

858
00:54:50,589 --> 00:54:55,115
will be making with the mind toward expanding their services,

859
00:54:55,115 --> 00:54:58,842
it is a great time to build on what

860
00:54:58,842 --> 00:55:01,665
the future will and the region will look like.

861
00:55:01,665 --> 00:55:03,459
Next slide?

862
00:55:03,459 --> 00:55:07,864
If you take nothing away anything else away

863
00:55:07,864 --> 00:55:13,920
from our discussion today, your input is vital to us.

864
00:55:13,920 --> 00:55:17,309
We want to emphasize how important your feedback is

865
00:55:17,309 --> 00:55:19,309
throughout this efforts.

866
00:55:19,739 --> 00:55:23,869
With that in mind we have a few upcoming opportunities

867
00:55:23,869 --> 00:55:27,379
that will give you that opportunity

868
00:55:27,379 --> 00:55:29,749
to provide your input to the program.

869
00:55:29,749 --> 00:55:33,589
On September 21st, we will host the Washington Local Agency

870
00:55:33,589 --> 00:55:37,709
Program webinar and we invite you to join us there to learn

871
00:55:37,709 --> 00:55:44,309
more about the program and have, we share the invitation with

872
00:55:44,629 --> 00:55:45,269
Kelly.

873
00:55:45,269 --> 00:55:48,690
The connection and information will be made

874
00:55:48,690 --> 00:55:50,469
available to the Commission.

875
00:55:51,690 --> 00:55:55,229
In October, we are hosting an online open house website

876
00:55:55,229 --> 00:55:57,973
and survey for the public and we will also

877
00:55:57,973 --> 00:56:01,309
share that invite with Kelly going forward.

878
00:56:01,309 --> 00:56:05,509
Those will be community wide broad opportunities

879
00:56:05,609 --> 00:56:08,290
for the public and other stakeholders

880
00:56:08,290 --> 00:56:12,749
to weigh into the program and provide comments

881
00:56:12,749 --> 00:56:17,979
on where we are with the program and the interest going forward.

882
00:56:17,979 --> 00:56:20,685
We will look to schedule those kinds of opportunities

883
00:56:20,685 --> 00:56:24,661
on a regular basis as we advance the program forward.

884
00:56:24,661 --> 00:56:30,597
You can stay up to date by signing up for our regular email

885
00:56:30,597 --> 00:56:35,119
updates by communicating to the email and contact information

886
00:56:35,119 --> 00:56:36,703
that you see here.

887
00:56:36,703 --> 00:56:41,190
If you have any questions or would like additional feedback,

888
00:56:41,190 --> 00:56:45,269
feel free to reach out to any of the program members

889
00:56:45,269 --> 00:56:48,349
and certainly myself and any members of our team

890
00:56:48,349 --> 00:56:54,749
and we would be happy to provide updates to provide this and more

891
00:56:54,749 --> 00:57:00,749
details to any members of the SRC and their surrounding

892
00:57:02,335 --> 00:57:02,922
communities.

893
00:57:02,922 --> 00:57:05,786
We will be reaching out to Npos and our.

894
00:57:05,786 --> 00:57:11,189
We want to cast as wide a net as we possibly can.

895
00:57:11,189 --> 00:57:14,237
Communication is key and we will look forward

896
00:57:14,237 --> 00:57:20,389
to your ongoing participation in this effort as we go forward.

897
00:57:20,389 --> 00:57:22,409
Building the solutions we are seeking

898
00:57:22,409 --> 00:57:24,689
to achieve through this program are

899
00:57:24,689 --> 00:57:27,690
going to be built on the kind of feedback

900
00:57:27,690 --> 00:57:30,149
that we get as we develop the program.

901
00:57:30,149 --> 00:57:32,459
That is our presentation.

902
00:57:32,459 --> 00:57:35,279
We are certainly happy to entertain

903
00:57:35,279 --> 00:57:37,799
any questions we appreciate the opportunity to share

904
00:57:37,799 --> 00:57:41,579
the program with you and we truly appreciate your time.

905
00:57:41,579 --> 00:57:43,349
Thank you.

906
00:57:43,349 --> 00:57:45,882
>> Thank you so much for the presentation.

907
00:57:45,882 --> 00:57:48,527
We appreciate the updates on this very important projects

908
00:57:48,527 --> 00:57:50,879
as well as the breaking news.

909
00:57:50,879 --> 00:57:53,280
And the help of the work plan.

910
00:57:53,280 --> 00:57:55,717
A lot of things accomplished in the presentation

911
00:57:55,717 --> 00:57:57,962
and I will turn it over to questions.

912
00:57:57,962 --> 00:58:03,362
I see Commissioner Boseman first followed by Mayor Moriwaki.

913
00:58:04,709 --> 00:58:06,464
>> Comprehensive and interesting.

914
00:58:06,464 --> 00:58:10,640
Challenging and all of those things.

915
00:58:10,706 --> 00:58:14,181
I'm assuming this plan is based on some kind of population

916
00:58:14,181 --> 00:58:17,781
growth in the next 20 to 25 years.

917
00:58:22,757 --> 00:58:25,469
Can you share what the data looks like?

918
00:58:25,469 --> 00:58:26,869
>> Thank you for the question.

919
00:58:26,869 --> 00:58:30,409
We are looking at 3.4 million additional population

920
00:58:30,409 --> 00:58:33,749
in what we're calling the mega which

921
00:58:33,749 --> 00:58:37,369
is an area that extends between Portland and Vancouver BC.

922
00:58:37,369 --> 00:58:40,369
3.4 million people in the corridor.

923
00:58:41,629 --> 00:58:45,229
1.8 million additional jobs in the corridor.

924
00:58:45,754 --> 00:58:49,282
The impacts from that level of growth will be significant.

925
00:58:49,282 --> 00:58:52,882
Both the development and the projects

926
00:58:52,909 --> 00:58:55,819
and prioritization of the projects identified

927
00:58:55,819 --> 00:58:58,269
through the I-5 master planning efforts

928
00:58:58,269 --> 00:59:01,450
as well as the future development

929
00:59:01,450 --> 00:59:04,450
of rail in the regions.

930
00:59:15,789 --> 00:59:20,589
We can provide options for that increasing public.

931
00:59:22,349 --> 00:59:24,893
>> If the level of growth is realized,

932
00:59:24,893 --> 00:59:32,693
does the program get us to, I want to use the generic wording.

933
00:59:33,837 --> 00:59:38,785
Does it get us a better quality of life

934
00:59:38,785 --> 00:59:40,202
than we are currently experiencing

935
00:59:40,202 --> 00:59:43,202
with the population we have?

936
00:59:48,652 --> 00:59:51,235
>> That is certainly the goal of the planned improvements from

937
00:59:51,235 --> 00:59:56,642
the programs that we are able to identify mobility strategies

938
00:59:56,642 --> 00:59:59,420
and transportation infrastructure projects

939
00:59:59,415 --> 01:00:03,549
and resources that allow that increased population and give

940
01:00:03,549 --> 01:00:06,549
that increased population the choices.

941
01:00:07,420 --> 01:00:09,917
The transportation and mobility choices

942
01:00:09,917 --> 01:00:15,900
to be able to have a quality of life that doesn't require

943
01:00:15,900 --> 01:00:18,581
sitting in a car on I-5 for three hours or limits

944
01:00:18,581 --> 01:00:21,629
their ability to take transit because the connections

945
01:00:21,629 --> 01:00:24,629
between transit services aren't timely.

946
01:00:24,989 --> 01:00:29,309
Or the services are not readily available for them to take.

947
01:00:29,309 --> 01:00:32,602
The goal from congestion reduction and climate greenhouse

948
01:00:32,602 --> 01:00:38,200
gas improvements perspective is to provide options for people

949
01:00:38,541 --> 01:00:42,189
to make choices that serve their needs

950
01:00:42,189 --> 01:00:49,900
and improve the quality of their life on a regular Last question.

951
01:00:49,900 --> 01:00:51,609
We are one of the most expensive states in the country.

952
01:00:51,609 --> 01:00:55,749
The cost of housing is we know is very high.

953
01:00:55,749 --> 01:01:00,549
If that population prediction doesn't hold true and 25

954
01:01:01,571 --> 01:01:05,771
years from now we have an experience,

955
01:01:11,349 --> 01:01:16,642
is there a plan for don't experience that kind of growth?

956
01:01:16,642 --> 01:01:18,977
>> The challenge to planning for that level of growth

957
01:01:18,977 --> 01:01:24,908
in my experience is really that the best time to plan for that

958
01:01:24,908 --> 01:01:30,343
level of growth is well in advance of the need for it.

959
01:01:30,343 --> 01:01:33,349
We are going to provide the transportation improvements

960
01:01:33,349 --> 01:01:39,349
and options as I mentioned for our communities and neighbors

961
01:01:39,448 --> 01:01:42,179
to ensure they have mobility options.

962
01:01:42,179 --> 01:01:46,379
The more prevalent the options the more

963
01:01:47,550 --> 01:01:53,550
of an opportunity that they have to take electric trains.

964
01:01:54,118 --> 01:01:57,718
More prevalent and widespread transit options

965
01:01:58,370 --> 01:02:01,129
and better bus services and higher density bus

966
01:02:01,129 --> 01:02:04,288
services up and down the I-5 corridor

967
01:02:04,288 --> 01:02:07,473
rather than having to drive alone in your car.

968
01:02:07,473 --> 01:02:10,377
To provide the services and still

969
01:02:10,377 --> 01:02:11,997
improve the overall quality of life

970
01:02:11,997 --> 01:02:14,975
whether we meet the population goals or not.

971
01:02:14,975 --> 01:02:16,842
>> I agree with that.

972
01:02:16,842 --> 01:02:20,905
I'm old enough to remember when we voted down forward thrust

973
01:02:20,905 --> 01:02:25,105
back in the 70s and early 80s.

974
01:02:25,787 --> 01:02:28,769
The federal government wanted to fund

975
01:02:28,769 --> 01:02:31,129
75% of the light rail system.

976
01:02:31,129 --> 01:02:34,461
I'm supportive of trying to get out in front of things

977
01:02:34,461 --> 01:02:36,290
before we meet them.

978
01:02:36,290 --> 01:02:38,290
Thank you.

979
01:02:38,109 --> 01:02:39,949
>> Thank you Commissioner.

980
01:02:39,949 --> 01:02:41,949
Mayor Maruoka?

981
01:02:42,309 --> 01:02:44,719
>> We're bumping against time so I'm sorry for this.

982
01:02:44,719 --> 01:02:46,437
It'll be comments rather than questions.

983
01:02:46,437 --> 01:02:49,989
To dovetail with my colleague Commissioner Boozman

984
01:02:49,989 --> 01:02:52,869
said come a remind ourselves that that

985
01:02:52,869 --> 01:02:55,602
paid for Marta in Atlanta and they took the money

986
01:02:55,602 --> 01:02:57,569
and we missed the 10% chance.

987
01:02:57,569 --> 01:03:01,332
Great presentation and I hope more Powerpoint presentations

988
01:03:01,332 --> 01:03:03,668
are shared with the rest of us.

989
01:03:03,668 --> 01:03:05,894
This is deja Vu for me.

990
01:03:05,894 --> 01:03:09,149
In 97 I was a transit employee number 43

991
01:03:09,149 --> 01:03:11,189
when we started the project.

992
01:03:11,189 --> 01:03:17,475
Getting through the major Santa Fe lines was a major problem.

993
01:03:17,475 --> 01:03:20,819
To some of the public speakers and comments,

994
01:03:20,819 --> 01:03:22,461
they have it right.

995
01:03:22,461 --> 01:03:25,397
They were private railways but they were existing.

996
01:03:25,397 --> 01:03:29,519
We look at the corridor as part of the corridor.

997
01:03:29,519 --> 01:03:31,685
But the Burlington Northern system

998
01:03:31,685 --> 01:03:34,109
is a gigantic network going all the way down to Texas

999
01:03:34,109 --> 01:03:35,235
and up to North Dakota.

1000
01:03:35,235 --> 01:03:39,890
When you look at the map it's one little tiny corner

1001
01:03:39,890 --> 01:03:41,890
of the passageway.

1002
01:03:41,709 --> 01:03:44,409
Getting the Amtrak as you know in South Transit

1003
01:03:44,409 --> 01:03:46,449
to get the corridors available so

1004
01:03:46,449 --> 01:03:49,290
that the freight and all of that can coordinate

1005
01:03:49,290 --> 01:03:50,493
was a real undertaking.

1006
01:03:50,493 --> 01:03:52,404
It's going to be a challenge and I

1007
01:03:52,404 --> 01:03:54,529
appreciate two things you said in your presentation

1008
01:03:54,529 --> 01:03:56,149
from the start.

1009
01:03:56,149 --> 01:03:59,209
There is no single solution and there's no quick fix for I-5

1010
01:03:59,209 --> 01:04:04,109
and I really want to hope you prioritize these projects

1011
01:04:04,109 --> 01:04:06,740
because it's expensive.

1012
01:04:06,740 --> 01:04:10,943
The big problem all of you, we look at our planning

1013
01:04:10,943 --> 01:04:12,929
and transportation and we have been

1014
01:04:12,929 --> 01:04:17,729
screwed we've been screwed on urban planning transportation

1015
01:04:19,802 --> 01:04:21,602
with having our dentist corridor be

1016
01:04:21,602 --> 01:04:23,629
in the middle of the hourglass.

1017
01:04:23,629 --> 01:04:28,130
Everything is starting to rush into that middle.

1018
01:04:28,130 --> 01:04:31,429
These are great maps but they are a map on a line.

1019
01:04:31,429 --> 01:04:33,809
How do you get a new corridor?

1020
01:04:33,809 --> 01:04:36,459
I'd like to remind people how much it costs

1021
01:04:36,459 --> 01:04:39,757
and that's a short section to get I-99 underground.

1022
01:04:39,757 --> 01:04:43,229
It's going to be about that size and it's

1023
01:04:43,229 --> 01:04:47,385
going to be something of a step size to get it it through.

1024
01:04:47,385 --> 01:04:49,269
There are real monetary issues that

1025
01:04:49,269 --> 01:04:52,869
may make it unfeasible to do.

1026
01:04:53,189 --> 01:04:55,749
We can invest those monies in other alternatives in which

1027
01:04:55,749 --> 01:04:58,601
the speakers have pointed out could be better ways to enhance.

1028
01:04:58,601 --> 01:05:02,600
I would really like to see it.

1029
01:05:02,600 --> 01:05:08,000
The real world of transportation is what is doable

1030
01:05:08,709 --> 01:05:12,117
and what you want in a perfect world.

1031
01:05:12,117 --> 01:05:13,983
And what is doable.

1032
01:05:13,983 --> 01:05:18,183
As you as the State of Washington

1033
01:05:18,749 --> 01:05:22,541
knows, the traffic in the Amtrak, you are doing the same.

1034
01:05:22,541 --> 01:05:24,322
I think this approach is a good.

1035
01:05:24,322 --> 01:05:26,815
It's a feasibility study and I understand that.

1036
01:05:26,815 --> 01:05:28,749
Hopefully some of the questions I raised

1037
01:05:28,749 --> 01:05:30,862
will be answered in your study.

1038
01:05:30,862 --> 01:05:32,857
The real world part is the part that I

1039
01:05:32,857 --> 01:05:34,685
think has to be addressed because

1040
01:05:34,685 --> 01:05:37,581
of our physical constraints as a region.

1041
01:05:37,581 --> 01:05:41,789
The topography we have and the real estate.

1042
01:05:41,789 --> 01:05:44,309
You can't simply draw a line.

1043
01:05:44,309 --> 01:05:47,487
Unlike China and other places, they have eminent domain

1044
01:05:47,487 --> 01:05:50,290
and they just do it and they don't need environmental reviews

1045
01:05:50,290 --> 01:05:54,829
and they don't need to compensate property owners.

1046
01:05:55,389 --> 01:05:59,342
When you look at their systems, they can do it

1047
01:05:59,342 --> 01:06:02,309
and they don't have the system we have and we respect property

1048
01:06:02,309 --> 01:06:03,717
rights and environmental issues.

1049
01:06:03,717 --> 01:06:06,438
They do a plan and they do it and that

1050
01:06:06,438 --> 01:06:10,189
is why they can do it so fast.

1051
01:06:10,189 --> 01:06:14,469
We in the United States have to compare with other nations that

1052
01:06:14,469 --> 01:06:18,317
can do it so much more quickly because of political systems

1053
01:06:18,317 --> 01:06:21,917
and their respect for the property.

1054
01:06:25,469 --> 01:06:28,549
I really appreciate your presentation and your time

1055
01:06:28,549 --> 01:06:33,589
and I'm looking forward to seeing how this progresses.

1056
01:06:33,589 --> 01:06:35,469
>> Thank you, Commissioner Murakami.

1057
01:06:35,469 --> 01:06:39,535
Your point about China's correct in terms

1058
01:06:39,535 --> 01:06:43,389
of the lack of challenges they have in building the system.

1059
01:06:43,389 --> 01:06:46,240
The one thing they did do that we can do.

1060
01:06:46,240 --> 01:06:50,610
They invested $300 billion into their high speed rail system.

1061
01:06:50,610 --> 01:06:54,199
They have over 24,000 miles of high speed rail that is

1062
01:06:54,199 --> 01:06:55,229
operational.

1063
01:06:55,229 --> 01:06:59,429
That's been done within the last decade.

1064
01:06:59,469 --> 01:07:00,549
>> That's true.

1065
01:07:00,549 --> 01:07:03,500
I've been to Japan and you've been to China.

1066
01:07:03,500 --> 01:07:06,579
When you built the elevated system, we're in the hourglass

1067
01:07:06,579 --> 01:07:08,979
can you squeeze that?

1068
01:07:10,749 --> 01:07:11,602
>> You are right.

1069
01:07:11,602 --> 01:07:13,102
There are challenges and that's what

1070
01:07:13,102 --> 01:07:17,302
we hope to identify through this process.

1071
01:07:17,522 --> 01:07:20,229
>> I did want to point out that the Powerpoint is already

1072
01:07:20,229 --> 01:07:23,343
available or will be shortly online so you will be able

1073
01:07:23,343 --> 01:07:26,943
to access that on the PSRC.

1074
01:07:27,289 --> 01:07:29,400
I will turn to Council Member Walker

1075
01:07:29,400 --> 01:07:32,549
and we will go into the room with Council member

1076
01:07:32,549 --> 01:07:35,772
Arnold followed by Council member Payne.

1077
01:07:35,772 --> 01:07:37,189
>> Thank you for the presentation.

1078
01:07:37,189 --> 01:07:40,189
It is really exciting stuff.

1079
01:07:43,690 --> 01:07:45,957
Incredibly complex as we get down

1080
01:07:45,957 --> 01:07:48,909
into the details of stations and routes and things like that.

1081
01:07:48,909 --> 01:07:52,159
I appreciate the overview and a couple of quick things.

1082
01:07:52,159 --> 01:07:54,815
I appreciate seeing the criteria in there

1083
01:07:54,815 --> 01:07:58,170
for the multimodal access and target zero.

1084
01:07:58,170 --> 01:08:03,549
I wanted to flag it and I really appreciate seeing that in there.

1085
01:08:03,549 --> 01:08:06,750
It all connects to local systems.

1086
01:08:06,750 --> 01:08:10,785
I want to make sure it continues to stay in there.

1087
01:08:10,785 --> 01:08:15,619
A couple comments and questions about how it connects with sound

1088
01:08:15,619 --> 01:08:16,669
Transit's.

1089
01:08:16,669 --> 01:08:20,575
I'm sure you know this but I didn't see on the slide

1090
01:08:20,575 --> 01:08:26,277
the sounder as one of the pieces that we are considering

1091
01:08:26,277 --> 01:08:28,372
of the other operations.

1092
01:08:28,372 --> 01:08:31,929
We had high five and Amtrak.

1093
01:08:31,929 --> 01:08:35,183
Flagging that and I'm sure you are also very aware.

1094
01:08:35,183 --> 01:08:41,783
We are doing a lot of work around grade train crossings

1095
01:08:42,661 --> 01:08:46,897
and I'm curious if that is a further phase

1096
01:08:46,897 --> 01:08:49,253
or if it's more in the weeds or something

1097
01:08:49,253 --> 01:08:50,885
you were talking about.

1098
01:08:50,885 --> 01:08:54,343
I imagine the grade crossings for high speed rail

1099
01:08:54,343 --> 01:08:58,549
bring on more of the same and potentially more dangerous

1100
01:08:58,549 --> 01:09:02,749
crossings as we go through our communities.

1101
01:09:04,109 --> 01:09:05,709
>> That is exactly right.

1102
01:09:05,709 --> 01:09:09,541
Grade crossings for high speed rail are not preferred

1103
01:09:09,541 --> 01:09:11,673
and they create some significant challenges.

1104
01:09:11,673 --> 01:09:15,385
Those evaluations will be made for in the future.

1105
01:09:15,385 --> 01:09:18,799
The initial phase as we described

1106
01:09:18,799 --> 01:09:23,130
is about identifying what the routes might be.

1107
01:09:23,130 --> 01:09:26,253
Once they were identified and once we were together

1108
01:09:26,253 --> 01:09:30,269
to narrow down those routes and determine the best

1109
01:09:30,269 --> 01:09:35,429
place to pursue higher speed or high speed rail

1110
01:09:35,429 --> 01:09:39,989
and serve as, at that point we can determine whether or not how

1111
01:09:39,989 --> 01:09:44,399
the routes have been identified perhaps linked to the cascade

1112
01:09:44,399 --> 01:09:49,541
and perhaps develop a blended service as you may be aware.

1113
01:09:49,541 --> 01:09:52,969
The California system has a large section

1114
01:09:52,969 --> 01:09:56,557
of their proposed system that is in blended service

1115
01:09:56,557 --> 01:10:00,149
with a local Caltrain community rail service that

1116
01:10:00,149 --> 01:10:03,690
extends for roughly 80 miles along the San Francisco

1117
01:10:03,690 --> 01:10:03,659
Peninsula.

1118
01:10:03,659 --> 01:10:07,429
There may be opportunities to have blended service on existing

1119
01:10:07,429 --> 01:10:09,850
corridors where it makes sense.

1120
01:10:09,850 --> 01:10:13,909
Our analysis is going to work to leave virtually no stone

1121
01:10:13,909 --> 01:10:16,559
unturned and we will identify what those are.

1122
01:10:16,559 --> 01:10:18,437
The separations are front and center

1123
01:10:18,437 --> 01:10:23,237
and trying to minimize them and it's greatly

1124
01:10:25,701 --> 01:10:28,639
affected by the grade separations

1125
01:10:28,639 --> 01:10:31,202
and federal guidelines prevent you

1126
01:10:31,202 --> 01:10:36,200
from going beyond 110 really to 125 miles an hour.

1127
01:10:38,740 --> 01:10:43,732
If a corridor is not fully separated and we have the grade

1128
01:10:43,732 --> 01:10:44,235
crossing.

1129
01:10:44,235 --> 01:10:46,937
It's important to the actual operation of the system

1130
01:10:46,937 --> 01:10:50,289
to ensure you minimize those as much as possible.

1131
01:10:50,289 --> 01:10:54,290
That will be part of our analysis.

1132
01:10:54,290 --> 01:10:56,806
>> I appreciate the opportunities for folks to check

1133
01:10:56,806 --> 01:11:00,229
in and for staff if you don't mind sending those out

1134
01:11:00,229 --> 01:11:03,629
separately so we can share them with our constituents.

1135
01:11:03,629 --> 01:11:05,629
That'll be great.

1136
01:11:06,429 --> 01:11:07,909
>> Thank you Council member.

1137
01:11:07,909 --> 01:11:09,909
Council member Arnold.

1138
01:11:10,909 --> 01:11:15,469
>> One question for Ben and one for Jason.

1139
01:11:15,469 --> 01:11:18,909
You mentioned the prioritization and approach

1140
01:11:18,909 --> 01:11:21,309
from the master plan.

1141
01:11:21,693 --> 01:11:24,549
Revenue generating opportunities part of that?

1142
01:11:24,549 --> 01:11:29,409
I look at I405, express toll lanes have improved mobility

1143
01:11:29,409 --> 01:11:31,869
and provided revenue stream for future improvements

1144
01:11:31,869 --> 01:11:35,950
and has been used to build transit infrastructures

1145
01:11:35,950 --> 01:11:36,653
and support transit today.

1146
01:11:36,653 --> 01:11:42,229
I wonder if that is part of the thing you were looking at here.

1147
01:11:42,229 --> 01:11:48,229
>> I will look to my team to get a head nod.

1148
01:11:48,229 --> 01:11:51,569
It's not part of the initial assessment

1149
01:11:51,569 --> 01:11:54,879
but I will tell you I'm a big fan of congestion pricing.

1150
01:11:54,879 --> 01:12:00,279
There are systems around the country that through revenue

1151
01:12:01,215 --> 01:12:04,420
generating systems and express lanes and the like

1152
01:12:04,420 --> 01:12:06,149
have been able to generate enough revenue

1153
01:12:06,149 --> 01:12:09,109
before they operate the local guardrail systems.

1154
01:12:09,109 --> 01:12:12,610
There's not a significant amount of revenue

1155
01:12:12,610 --> 01:12:14,413
that comes from those sources.

1156
01:12:14,413 --> 01:12:19,495
Once we establish priorities you all will help us identify,

1157
01:12:19,495 --> 01:12:22,400
either project has been included and has

1158
01:12:22,400 --> 01:12:24,690
been under consideration was considering

1159
01:12:24,690 --> 01:12:26,649
or of any generating option.

1160
01:12:26,649 --> 01:12:29,149
That'll be part of it.

1161
01:12:29,149 --> 01:12:33,950
Or to potentially seek revenue generating opportunities

1162
01:12:33,950 --> 01:12:37,895
once the projects are identified more or less.

1163
01:12:43,867 --> 01:12:46,409
>> Is there a way to tell which train set is operating as you

1164
01:12:46,409 --> 01:12:48,809
are making a reservation?

1165
01:12:48,989 --> 01:12:50,335
>> Yes.

1166
01:12:50,335 --> 01:12:54,535
>> We already have at least one writer.

1167
01:12:55,949 --> 01:12:58,269
>> You'll be able to see that.

1168
01:12:58,269 --> 01:13:00,646
With the three train sets.

1169
01:13:00,646 --> 01:13:03,771
The way it'll work out with the three sets

1170
01:13:03,771 --> 01:13:07,789
is one set will run the Seattle Vancouver route

1171
01:13:07,789 --> 01:13:09,302
and they will stay on that route.

1172
01:13:09,302 --> 01:13:13,733
The second set will run the Seattle Portland route

1173
01:13:13,733 --> 01:13:16,189
and will stay for that segment.

1174
01:13:16,189 --> 01:13:19,359
The third train set will be reserved as spare.

1175
01:13:19,359 --> 01:13:23,790
The rest of the train sets will come in phases

1176
01:13:23,790 --> 01:13:26,562
and all eight should be coming to the corridor by December.

1177
01:13:26,562 --> 01:13:29,757
As we get the train sets in we'll

1178
01:13:29,757 --> 01:13:32,757
introduce them into the service.

1179
01:13:33,286 --> 01:13:34,869
>> Thank you for asking that question.

1180
01:13:34,869 --> 01:13:36,857
I had the same thought.

1181
01:13:36,857 --> 01:13:40,950
I want to ride on the train.

1182
01:13:40,950 --> 01:13:43,950
>> I want the good train.

1183
01:13:45,589 --> 01:13:49,189
>> The representative for Community Transit looking

1184
01:13:50,509 --> 01:13:53,949
forward to having that come through town.

1185
01:13:53,949 --> 01:13:57,837
The comments that come from community transit

1186
01:13:57,837 --> 01:14:00,909
is interested in the coordination and engagement

1187
01:14:00,909 --> 01:14:02,893
pieces that are very supportive.

1188
01:14:02,893 --> 01:14:08,890
I know in the interest of time, one of the data

1189
01:14:08,890 --> 01:14:11,140
sets that I find very interesting that I'm

1190
01:14:11,140 --> 01:14:13,414
starting to hear about.

1191
01:14:13,661 --> 01:14:19,570
The population for workforce is now starting to travel

1192
01:14:19,570 --> 01:14:24,189
and the growing number is more than 50 miles from home

1193
01:14:24,189 --> 01:14:26,189
to their works.

1194
01:14:26,829 --> 01:14:30,229
That is critical for housing and super critical

1195
01:14:30,229 --> 01:14:34,949
that we are looking at in terms of transportation needs

1196
01:14:34,949 --> 01:14:37,349
and getting transportation opportunity.

1197
01:14:40,309 --> 01:14:44,485
In your pursuit of looking at how direct

1198
01:14:44,485 --> 01:14:47,485
service happens for the public.

1199
01:14:52,869 --> 01:14:58,869
It's more interesting for us to travel and collect data.

1200
01:14:59,290 --> 01:15:02,319
It's going to be the next big burden.

1201
01:15:02,319 --> 01:15:05,855
I appreciate the presentation and thank you for all this work.

1202
01:15:05,855 --> 01:15:07,509
It is very exciting.

1203
01:15:07,509 --> 01:15:10,289
I appreciate the opportunities for engagement

1204
01:15:10,289 --> 01:15:16,149
and I have signed up using your excellent QR code so thank you.

1205
01:15:16,149 --> 01:15:20,589
>> Which you described is really the driver of analyzing

1206
01:15:20,589 --> 01:15:21,581
the Megaregion.

1207
01:15:21,581 --> 01:15:25,965
It isn't just about Vancouver or Seattle or Portland.

1208
01:15:25,965 --> 01:15:28,529
It is everything in between.

1209
01:15:28,529 --> 01:15:31,529
If you correctly identified, they

1210
01:15:33,269 --> 01:15:36,396
have housing resources and opportunities to live well

1211
01:15:36,396 --> 01:15:37,662
outside the city limits.

1212
01:15:37,662 --> 01:15:42,434
At the moment we have limited options for them to do that.

1213
01:15:42,434 --> 01:15:46,844
We need to be about the business of ensuring we identified

1214
01:15:46,844 --> 01:15:50,669
and are providing the future resources where they can make

1215
01:15:50,669 --> 01:15:53,842
that trip and they won't be on I-5 for hours

1216
01:15:53,842 --> 01:15:58,642
at a time losing days stuck in traffic.

1217
01:16:05,589 --> 01:16:10,989
It was a menu of transportation projects and resources.

1218
01:16:11,962 --> 01:16:14,741
>> That will include some of the Empire Builder that includes

1219
01:16:14,741 --> 01:16:17,735
a piece of the mountains.

1220
01:16:17,735 --> 01:16:20,809
>> We are focusing on the north south corridor.

1221
01:16:20,809 --> 01:16:26,209
It doesn't just include further connections outside of Cascadia.

1222
01:16:30,246 --> 01:16:31,413
>> I really appreciate that.

1223
01:16:31,413 --> 01:16:34,149
Thank you for all the information.

1224
01:16:34,149 --> 01:16:34,749
>> Thank you.

1225
01:16:34,749 --> 01:16:37,699
I think you kind of touched on this in your last comments.

1226
01:16:37,699 --> 01:16:40,599
I'm wondering how connections focusing

1227
01:16:40,599 --> 01:16:44,210
on the corridor of the spine of I-5.

1228
01:16:44,210 --> 01:16:47,445
The connections to the greater region.

1229
01:16:47,445 --> 01:16:52,989
You talk about more how the layers are woven in.

1230
01:16:52,989 --> 01:16:57,789
>> To the commissioner's point about east -- actions ,

1231
01:16:59,313 --> 01:17:01,369
that'll be developed outside of this process.

1232
01:17:01,369 --> 01:17:03,625
What we want to ensure we are doing

1233
01:17:03,625 --> 01:17:06,590
is we're going through the service and development

1234
01:17:06,590 --> 01:17:08,789
plan on rail and the master plan on the I-5 side

1235
01:17:08,789 --> 01:17:11,185
is creating opportunities for those connections.

1236
01:17:11,185 --> 01:17:13,599
We want the modes to work together

1237
01:17:13,599 --> 01:17:16,349
and we want them to establish connections

1238
01:17:16,349 --> 01:17:21,689
between the freeway and transit stations and other locations.

1239
01:17:21,689 --> 01:17:25,469
A high volume service on the freeway

1240
01:17:25,469 --> 01:17:29,285
that can serve multimodal stations adjacent to the freeway

1241
01:17:29,285 --> 01:17:31,949
that give opportunities for transit

1242
01:17:31,949 --> 01:17:35,962
oriented development and housing in and around those transit

1243
01:17:35,962 --> 01:17:36,775
facilities.

1244
01:17:36,775 --> 01:17:39,477
We established a foundation to connect the resources

1245
01:17:39,477 --> 01:17:41,569
on a regular basis.

1246
01:17:41,569 --> 01:17:44,301
Whatever the future suite of projects

1247
01:17:44,301 --> 01:17:48,949
are that we identify whether it is light rail at the local level

1248
01:17:48,949 --> 01:17:52,322
or regional rail with a cascade for future high speed rail,

1249
01:17:52,322 --> 01:17:54,817
we're all ending up in the same place

1250
01:17:54,817 --> 01:17:57,413
and we get the opportunity for our traveling community

1251
01:17:57,413 --> 01:18:00,149
to make the choice that they need

1252
01:18:00,149 --> 01:18:04,253
to serve their needs because they are available to them.

1253
01:18:04,253 --> 01:18:06,232
They can catch a high speed train

1254
01:18:06,232 --> 01:18:08,389
to get to Vancouver and a cascade

1255
01:18:08,389 --> 01:18:11,397
to get to some interim station paramedic they

1256
01:18:11,397 --> 01:18:19,797
can get on local light rail and it is all a one stop shop.

1257
01:18:20,109 --> 01:18:20,633
>> Rights.

1258
01:18:20,633 --> 01:18:22,889
Ben and Jason thank you so much for the presentation.

1259
01:18:22,889 --> 01:18:25,469
You can tell there's a lot of interest and energy

1260
01:18:25,469 --> 01:18:28,210
around the rail transportation and the projects we

1261
01:18:28,210 --> 01:18:31,419
have got already in existence and the planning process.

1262
01:18:31,419 --> 01:18:33,509
We really appreciate the update.

1263
01:18:33,509 --> 01:18:35,895
Thank you for joining us.

1264
01:18:35,895 --> 01:18:37,829
>> We are happy to come back at any time.

1265
01:18:37,829 --> 01:18:39,646
So thank you.

1266
01:18:39,646 --> 01:18:41,479
>> Thank you for your patience this morning.

1267
01:18:41,479 --> 01:18:44,290
Lots of questions and we love that conversation.

1268
01:18:44,290 --> 01:18:47,802
Without any other introduction I will turn it over to you

1269
01:18:47,802 --> 01:18:51,909
for the regional transit and Access Assessment tool.

1270
01:18:51,909 --> 01:18:54,295
>> I a program manager at Transportation Planning

1271
01:18:54,295 --> 01:18:54,966
and Ssrc.

1272
01:18:54,966 --> 01:18:58,469
I will give you a brief update on the regional Transit

1273
01:18:58,469 --> 01:19:02,290
access planning work and development of tool.

1274
01:19:02,290 --> 01:19:04,159
I will start off with a brief background

1275
01:19:04,159 --> 01:19:06,849
on the regional Transit Access tool and the history

1276
01:19:06,849 --> 01:19:08,389
we had with the work.

1277
01:19:08,389 --> 01:19:12,189
And then we will talk about -- we have a regional assessment

1278
01:19:12,189 --> 01:19:12,739
completed.

1279
01:19:12,739 --> 01:19:16,985
I will give a quick touch on the regional analysis results

1280
01:19:16,985 --> 01:19:19,133
and we will have it up on the website

1281
01:19:19,133 --> 01:19:22,197
and we will do an overview of the tool and the new website

1282
01:19:22,197 --> 01:19:24,195
for developing to replace the one we have today

1283
01:19:24,195 --> 01:19:26,109
to talk about some next steps.

1284
01:19:26,109 --> 01:19:30,309
And in progress presentation on this work.

1285
01:19:30,621 --> 01:19:32,279
It is a reminder.

1286
01:19:32,279 --> 01:19:36,909
This came out of our last RTP before the one adopted in May.

1287
01:19:36,909 --> 01:19:39,349
We have some existing trans access

1288
01:19:39,349 --> 01:19:44,681
work that we are doing and worked and released in 2016.

1289
01:19:44,681 --> 01:19:47,237
There was a call to action to develop an update tools

1290
01:19:47,237 --> 01:19:50,900
and resources to help identify where access to transit

1291
01:19:50,900 --> 01:19:53,909
can be improved particularly for bicyclists and pedestrians

1292
01:19:53,909 --> 01:19:56,569
Paronychia increasing the cost for a lot of growth

1293
01:19:56,569 --> 01:19:59,364
in the regional growth centers and high capacity transit

1294
01:19:59,364 --> 01:19:59,935
centers.

1295
01:19:59,935 --> 01:20:01,622
Those are important modes for that.

1296
01:20:01,622 --> 01:20:04,868
This call to action is we really do

1297
01:20:04,868 --> 01:20:06,451
want to make sure people in the region

1298
01:20:06,451 --> 01:20:10,285
as we are expanding the rail system and bus system

1299
01:20:10,285 --> 01:20:13,620
and transit system in our region as we are growing.

1300
01:20:13,620 --> 01:20:17,453
We want to make sure all the people moving here and living

1301
01:20:17,453 --> 01:20:21,645
here and working here have access to the mobility being

1302
01:20:21,645 --> 01:20:23,829
provided by the transit.

1303
01:20:23,829 --> 01:20:26,719
We define transit access very broadly.

1304
01:20:26,719 --> 01:20:30,319
We are touching briefly on their.

1305
01:20:30,669 --> 01:20:33,885
The growth I mentioned earlier and the ability for people

1306
01:20:33,885 --> 01:20:40,485
to walk back from places of work and places they live.

1307
01:20:41,661 --> 01:20:47,549
Access and drop off pickup modes which I will characterize,

1308
01:20:47,549 --> 01:20:51,669
biking mobility service, scooter share, transit and Microtransit

1309
01:20:51,669 --> 01:20:53,669
or specialized transportation.

1310
01:20:53,789 --> 01:20:59,669
Are both parking supply and management is part of that.

1311
01:20:59,669 --> 01:21:03,789
>> As a reminder, we do have existing transit access tools

1312
01:21:03,789 --> 01:21:05,789
and resources .

1313
01:21:08,535 --> 01:21:10,242
They are vintage 2016.

1314
01:21:10,242 --> 01:21:12,490
I will warn you.

1315
01:21:12,490 --> 01:21:14,505
They are very still relevant and there's

1316
01:21:14,505 --> 01:21:16,793
a little bit you can tell we have

1317
01:21:16,793 --> 01:21:18,501
updates to things since then.

1318
01:21:18,501 --> 01:21:24,501
But two pieces are illustrated on the right hand side .

1319
01:21:30,357 --> 01:21:34,428
there is a variety of questions to ask and let's see if we

1320
01:21:34,428 --> 01:21:35,599
can answer some suggestions.

1321
01:21:35,599 --> 01:21:39,981
I think it's about 38 questions in total so quite a bit

1322
01:21:39,981 --> 01:21:43,570
and a comprehensive overview with what your needs are.

1323
01:21:43,570 --> 01:21:45,689
It leads you to a toolkit that identifies the strategies

1324
01:21:45,689 --> 01:21:47,789
to help you address the needs.

1325
01:21:47,789 --> 01:21:52,589
Those are about 64 strategies across eight strategic areas.

1326
01:21:53,490 --> 01:21:57,357
A very robust and wide ranging set of information.

1327
01:21:57,357 --> 01:22:00,188
We started the work off back in 2023

1328
01:22:00,188 --> 01:22:03,205
with an assessment of the existing transit access tools

1329
01:22:03,205 --> 01:22:05,229
and what we can do to improve the impairment

1330
01:22:05,229 --> 01:22:08,141
we created an ad hoc group that covered

1331
01:22:08,141 --> 01:22:11,579
a variety of different kinds of transit access modes

1332
01:22:11,579 --> 01:22:12,693
and services.

1333
01:22:12,693 --> 01:22:15,989
We came up with recommendations and the thing

1334
01:22:15,989 --> 01:22:18,539
I will talk to you about most clearly

1335
01:22:18,539 --> 01:22:21,509
addresses the top bullet operating the tool

1336
01:22:21,509 --> 01:22:23,999
to help local agencies more easily

1337
01:22:23,999 --> 01:22:28,450
access the transit access needs and opportunities to address

1338
01:22:28,450 --> 01:22:28,853
those.

1339
01:22:28,853 --> 01:22:31,669
38 questions with a variety of data sources

1340
01:22:31,669 --> 01:22:33,669
leading to 64 strategies.

1341
01:22:35,477 --> 01:22:39,290
The evaluation of the work and talking to people using this

1342
01:22:39,290 --> 01:22:43,551
is a little bit more complicated to take some time to do that.

1343
01:22:43,551 --> 01:22:46,642
But go with this at heart was to help automate that

1344
01:22:46,642 --> 01:22:49,329
and to streamline that a little bit more

1345
01:22:49,329 --> 01:22:51,622
creating things like web maps and ability

1346
01:22:51,622 --> 01:22:55,469
to look at things a little bit more interactively.

1347
01:22:55,469 --> 01:22:58,909
It includes the continuation of clear comprehensive information

1348
01:22:58,909 --> 01:23:00,529
on roles and responsibilities.

1349
01:23:00,529 --> 01:23:05,929
It is a shared responsibility not just transit agencies

1350
01:23:06,349 --> 01:23:08,101
and local jurisdictions.

1351
01:23:08,101 --> 01:23:12,301
It is a shared responsibility of others.

1352
01:23:13,349 --> 01:23:15,550
Integrating new and emerging themes.

1353
01:23:15,550 --> 01:23:18,693
This is where the 2016 data may see a little bit older.

1354
01:23:18,693 --> 01:23:21,627
The example I like to use is Microtransit

1355
01:23:21,627 --> 01:23:23,389
at that time is very much a pilot

1356
01:23:23,389 --> 01:23:27,167
project among the agencies and all the different agency

1357
01:23:27,167 --> 01:23:29,339
long range plans in the region really

1358
01:23:29,339 --> 01:23:33,290
to encompass and incorporate more of a plan of expanding

1359
01:23:33,290 --> 01:23:33,869
Microtransit.

1360
01:23:33,869 --> 01:23:37,109
Being able to address those types of things that were not

1361
01:23:37,109 --> 01:23:41,309
more nascent back in 2016 and in play

1362
01:23:41,584 --> 01:23:45,172
these days incorporating the work we have done

1363
01:23:45,172 --> 01:23:49,149
on equitable engagement and outreach to ensure we have

1364
01:23:49,149 --> 01:23:50,602
and everybody in the community is

1365
01:23:50,602 --> 01:23:53,549
able to work together and get access to the transit

1366
01:23:53,549 --> 01:23:55,949
system that is expanding.

1367
01:23:58,269 --> 01:24:00,589
The methodology we came up with and we

1368
01:24:00,589 --> 01:24:02,421
work with the consultants and I'll

1369
01:24:02,421 --> 01:24:07,290
give a shout out helping us in the development of this tool.

1370
01:24:07,290 --> 01:24:09,290
And our data.

1371
01:24:09,369 --> 01:24:11,769
The service departments here.

1372
01:24:12,490 --> 01:24:16,439
We are looking at a tool that is map based tool illustrated

1373
01:24:16,439 --> 01:24:19,722
here that uses the census block groups in the region

1374
01:24:19,722 --> 01:24:23,869
and this is also the methodology that is focused on regional data

1375
01:24:23,869 --> 01:24:26,472
sources that we have access to.

1376
01:24:26,472 --> 01:24:29,103
It was here we were developing the tools

1377
01:24:29,103 --> 01:24:31,709
for 2016 and there was information about data needs

1378
01:24:31,709 --> 01:24:34,709
and you can do a lot of work and digging into

1379
01:24:34,709 --> 01:24:38,500
and collecting more data and getting more granular.

1380
01:24:38,500 --> 01:24:41,109
We have data at the regional level and we keep it updated

1381
01:24:41,109 --> 01:24:46,249
and it's not a transportation plan in the day to day board.

1382
01:24:46,249 --> 01:24:50,589
Using data sources we have to maintain is really key here.

1383
01:24:50,589 --> 01:24:53,909
We develop regional thresholds to determine applicable transit

1384
01:24:53,909 --> 01:24:56,709
access needs across the region recognizing we have

1385
01:24:56,709 --> 01:24:59,642
a large and complex region.

1386
01:24:59,642 --> 01:25:02,957
We have an opportunity and ability for local agencies

1387
01:25:02,957 --> 01:25:05,754
to download the regional data from the tool

1388
01:25:05,754 --> 01:25:08,661
to be able to overlay that on a local networks

1389
01:25:08,661 --> 01:25:12,149
to be able to identify is the regional need really something

1390
01:25:12,149 --> 01:25:15,970
in my area that I need to access at my local bus

1391
01:25:15,970 --> 01:25:18,970
stop and nearby transit center?

1392
01:25:18,189 --> 01:25:21,789
Other needs that are lower showing

1393
01:25:21,877 --> 01:25:25,449
on the regional need assessment that'll be more appropriate?

1394
01:25:25,449 --> 01:25:29,189
The ability to allow locals to ground truth

1395
01:25:29,189 --> 01:25:31,379
the regional assessment and regional thresholds

1396
01:25:31,379 --> 01:25:35,579
with their local data is really important.

1397
01:25:36,229 --> 01:25:38,593
The slide really goes into a little bit of detail

1398
01:25:38,593 --> 01:25:42,990
about the different elements of transit access assessment using

1399
01:25:42,990 --> 01:25:44,789
the regional data that we have.

1400
01:25:44,789 --> 01:25:49,291
The four bullets all come from the work we have done

1401
01:25:49,291 --> 01:25:51,389
and the regional transportation plan.

1402
01:25:51,389 --> 01:25:55,573
Even the transit service information does as well.

1403
01:25:55,573 --> 01:25:57,709
The pedestrian network completion

1404
01:25:57,709 --> 01:25:59,529
relies on the regional sidewalk network

1405
01:25:59,529 --> 01:26:01,829
and bicycle level of traffic stress

1406
01:26:01,829 --> 01:26:03,722
was developed in the regional plan based

1407
01:26:03,722 --> 01:26:06,259
in part on the bicycle infrastructure

1408
01:26:06,259 --> 01:26:08,909
as well as incorporating additional work

1409
01:26:08,909 --> 01:26:12,850
and the assistance of the Bpac and the direct pathways

1410
01:26:12,850 --> 01:26:14,850
to transit stops.

1411
01:26:15,789 --> 01:26:22,989
When we have the Northgate to let rail station it was open.

1412
01:26:23,749 --> 01:26:26,989
There was an area for people walking and biking west of I-5

1413
01:26:26,989 --> 01:26:29,981
and they couldn't get here until we had the pedestrian overpass.

1414
01:26:29,981 --> 01:26:33,789
That's the kind of thing that will be addressed

1415
01:26:33,789 --> 01:26:36,189
through the direct pathways.

1416
01:26:40,989 --> 01:26:45,555
We do an assessment of areas and more urban places

1417
01:26:45,555 --> 01:26:49,509
and how many of those needs are associated with them.

1418
01:26:49,509 --> 01:26:52,240
Giving an assessment of that.

1419
01:26:52,240 --> 01:26:55,501
We make use of the transit service assessment in the table

1420
01:26:55,501 --> 01:26:58,749
of right hand side shows that.

1421
01:26:58,749 --> 01:27:00,229
These are the transit service types

1422
01:27:00,229 --> 01:27:02,550
identified in the Regional Transportation

1423
01:27:02,550 --> 01:27:05,135
plan along with the associated density thresholds.

1424
01:27:05,135 --> 01:27:08,900
Those activity units were including a combination

1425
01:27:08,900 --> 01:27:09,903
of residences and jobs.

1426
01:27:09,903 --> 01:27:13,206
You can see from the local service

1427
01:27:13,206 --> 01:27:17,249
that you have to have at least seven activity units per acre

1428
01:27:17,249 --> 01:27:21,333
with what the local service defined as two busses per hour

1429
01:27:21,333 --> 01:27:23,506
during the main part of the day.

1430
01:27:23,506 --> 01:27:27,177
We also have all day service getting at the evenings

1431
01:27:27,177 --> 01:27:29,359
and mornings and middays.

1432
01:27:29,359 --> 01:27:32,821
The frequent service allowing you to show up and go

1433
01:27:32,821 --> 01:27:35,609
as well as high capacity transit for the rail

1434
01:27:35,609 --> 01:27:37,829
and various things like that.

1435
01:27:37,829 --> 01:27:40,189
That assessment helps assess whether or not

1436
01:27:40,189 --> 01:27:43,189
there's a need for transit.

1437
01:27:44,605 --> 01:27:47,117
The service need associated with that.

1438
01:27:47,117 --> 01:27:51,469
Those are areas that are not close enough for walking

1439
01:27:51,469 --> 01:27:52,695
and biking and rolling.

1440
01:27:52,695 --> 01:27:55,461
You need to rely upon other services

1441
01:27:55,461 --> 01:27:59,909
and being able to drive and park at the transit network for that.

1442
01:27:59,909 --> 01:28:01,762
That's looking at things like I mentioned

1443
01:28:01,762 --> 01:28:04,679
earlier the Microtransit and specialized transportation

1444
01:28:04,679 --> 01:28:08,349
where you need more parking to make sure we have enough parking

1445
01:28:08,349 --> 01:28:10,349
or are you managing the parking to make

1446
01:28:10,349 --> 01:28:13,429
it as efficient as possible as we are doing in the region

1447
01:28:13,429 --> 01:28:13,959
already?

1448
01:28:13,959 --> 01:28:17,469
That's all the elements included in this.

1449
01:28:17,469 --> 01:28:20,264
I will touch really briefly and we

1450
01:28:20,264 --> 01:28:22,181
have a regional transit access assessment that

1451
01:28:22,181 --> 01:28:24,424
will be placed with the tool.

1452
01:28:24,424 --> 01:28:29,865
This is a sneak peak at some of that to share an example here.

1453
01:28:29,865 --> 01:28:33,829
It shows 45% of the region has a need associated

1454
01:28:33,829 --> 01:28:36,679
with pedestrian network completion based

1455
01:28:36,679 --> 01:28:39,679
upon our regional sidewalk network.

1456
01:28:41,269 --> 01:28:45,829
The assessment will break down into region and geography.

1457
01:28:45,829 --> 01:28:50,214
Metro cities and cities in the region and that pedestrian need

1458
01:28:50,214 --> 01:28:51,277
is a lot less.

1459
01:28:51,277 --> 01:28:54,590
The areas tend to be built up and developed

1460
01:28:54,590 --> 01:28:57,682
and they have sidewalk networks and you look at the rural areas

1461
01:28:57,682 --> 01:28:59,822
there's a much higher need and they tend not

1462
01:28:59,822 --> 01:29:01,137
to be sidewalks in those areas.

1463
01:29:01,137 --> 01:29:03,949
That is kind of like --

1464
01:29:03,949 --> 01:29:06,722
it gives you a flavor of the kinds of needs associated.

1465
01:29:06,722 --> 01:29:10,590
These are regional needs based on regional data and thresholds.

1466
01:29:10,590 --> 01:29:12,221
We have that opportunity and the ability

1467
01:29:12,221 --> 01:29:14,621
to download the information.

1468
01:29:15,289 --> 01:29:19,189
This is an outline of what will be coming soon.

1469
01:29:19,189 --> 01:29:22,229
Transit access webpage will replace the information

1470
01:29:22,229 --> 01:29:24,389
that I was mentioning earlier.

1471
01:29:24,389 --> 01:29:27,690
Include the transit access Assessment

1472
01:29:27,690 --> 01:29:28,765
report I mentioned earlier.

1473
01:29:28,765 --> 01:29:31,789
I will include a story map and I will show a couple of slides

1474
01:29:31,789 --> 01:29:35,110
from a little bit of a preview of that

1475
01:29:35,110 --> 01:29:36,294
and a couple of slides here.

1476
01:29:36,294 --> 01:29:38,700
The story map on how to use the tool

1477
01:29:38,700 --> 01:29:39,299
and incorporate the strategies.

1478
01:29:39,299 --> 01:29:41,910
We thought just having the tools themselves

1479
01:29:41,910 --> 01:29:44,417
and the strategies as we do now is helpful.

1480
01:29:44,417 --> 01:29:47,500
But the story map will be useful to encourage people

1481
01:29:47,500 --> 01:29:51,354
who are new to this service to be able to look at it

1482
01:29:51,354 --> 01:29:54,639
and help them interpret how to use the tool to identify needs

1483
01:29:54,639 --> 01:29:57,210
and how to connect those needs to strategies.

1484
01:29:57,210 --> 01:29:59,750
It will also give a little bit of guidance

1485
01:29:59,750 --> 01:30:02,289
on how to download the data to your local system

1486
01:30:02,289 --> 01:30:04,109
as I was mentioning earlier.

1487
01:30:04,109 --> 01:30:07,269
The tool itself was the map I shared earlier.

1488
01:30:07,269 --> 01:30:09,789
Showed an overview of it.

1489
01:30:09,789 --> 01:30:12,589
We have a current system view similar to what

1490
01:30:12,589 --> 01:30:14,214
we had from the regional transportation

1491
01:30:14,214 --> 01:30:17,181
plan from the current system element of that.

1492
01:30:17,181 --> 01:30:21,240
2050 plan system was also part of that.

1493
01:30:21,240 --> 01:30:23,517
2050 system will be able to show the growth

1494
01:30:23,517 --> 01:30:27,909
that we have assuming from vision 2050 and the Plan Transit

1495
01:30:27,909 --> 01:30:33,690
network, where will the need still be in the future

1496
01:30:33,690 --> 01:30:37,917
and where will the opportunities be to improve in the future.

1497
01:30:37,917 --> 01:30:40,573
The document for transit access strategies and we

1498
01:30:40,573 --> 01:30:42,380
will have options to address those needs.

1499
01:30:42,380 --> 01:30:45,983
This is a little bit of a sneak peek of what

1500
01:30:45,983 --> 01:30:48,286
the story map will look like.

1501
01:30:48,286 --> 01:30:52,822
It is a visual kind of tool here that will give you icons

1502
01:30:52,822 --> 01:30:57,622
and walks you through the six steps here.

1503
01:31:01,269 --> 01:31:03,541
Number two is the current system tool

1504
01:31:03,541 --> 01:31:07,378
itself based upon 2020 information that we collected.

1505
01:31:07,378 --> 01:31:08,796
At sq.

1506
01:31:08,796 --> 01:31:11,743
Number three is the Future System tool

1507
01:31:11,743 --> 01:31:13,309
and I mentioned what that concludes

1508
01:31:13,309 --> 01:31:16,162
and that is looking out into the future so you can both compare.

1509
01:31:16,162 --> 01:31:19,285
I have a need today but what my needs in future

1510
01:31:19,285 --> 01:31:21,209
be addressed in part particularly where

1511
01:31:21,209 --> 01:31:24,857
I am transit service and things like that to the planned work

1512
01:31:24,857 --> 01:31:25,357
already.

1513
01:31:25,357 --> 01:31:28,909
We have guidance for how to use the tool and how to apply it

1514
01:31:28,909 --> 01:31:32,860
if we have multiple needs in one area.

1515
01:31:32,860 --> 01:31:34,389
And how to download it.

1516
01:31:34,389 --> 01:31:36,579
And finally the transit access strategies

1517
01:31:36,579 --> 01:31:38,589
are number five on this tool.

1518
01:31:38,589 --> 01:31:41,442
It is intended to be a visual to walk you through the steps.

1519
01:31:41,442 --> 01:31:43,334
You can use it to rely upon it each time

1520
01:31:43,334 --> 01:31:47,749
and do it the first time and go to the tools afterwards.

1521
01:31:47,749 --> 01:31:51,211
You can go directly to it.

1522
01:31:51,211 --> 01:31:53,829
I thought I would share a couple of slides here showing

1523
01:31:53,829 --> 01:31:55,889
conceptual application of the tool.

1524
01:31:55,889 --> 01:32:00,134
On the left hand side you see this

1525
01:32:00,134 --> 01:32:03,330
is the map that we were talking about

1526
01:32:03,330 --> 01:32:05,166
earlier in the blue outline there

1527
01:32:05,166 --> 01:32:09,709
is a census block group that is kind of downtown federal way.

1528
01:32:09,709 --> 01:32:13,861
It is at or very close to the linked guide rail station

1529
01:32:13,861 --> 01:32:15,861
it's my understanding.

1530
01:32:16,900 --> 01:32:20,571
The slide shows on the left hand side and it clicks on the area

1531
01:32:20,571 --> 01:32:26,949
and it will give a pop up and show the needs here.

1532
01:32:26,949 --> 01:32:29,609
I will tell you the top of the pedestrian network

1533
01:32:29,609 --> 01:32:30,933
passes the threshold there.

1534
01:32:30,933 --> 01:32:34,570
Does not a pedestrian network completion need.

1535
01:32:34,570 --> 01:32:36,809
The other ones do have a need bicycle

1536
01:32:36,809 --> 01:32:41,290
level traffic stress shows a need and no does not pass.

1537
01:32:41,290 --> 01:32:43,950
It has a need and gives information about what it is

1538
01:32:43,950 --> 01:32:45,330
and what the threshold is.

1539
01:32:45,330 --> 01:32:46,820
And then on the right hand side we

1540
01:32:46,820 --> 01:32:49,149
will show you the example strategies.

1541
01:32:49,149 --> 01:32:51,741
Let's say you were looking at bicycle levels of traffic stress

1542
01:32:51,741 --> 01:32:54,699
and these are some highlights and headlines

1543
01:32:54,699 --> 01:32:56,885
of what the strategies will look like

1544
01:32:56,885 --> 01:32:59,837
and whether the local jurisdiction and transit agency

1545
01:32:59,837 --> 01:33:01,449
will be trying to assess.

1546
01:33:01,449 --> 01:33:08,490
I took a little bit less urban example on the --.

1547
01:33:10,389 --> 01:33:13,235
This area is shown and identified

1548
01:33:13,235 --> 01:33:16,709
as an area in the drop off and parking access.

1549
01:33:16,709 --> 01:33:18,909
It is close to but not close enough

1550
01:33:18,909 --> 01:33:23,214
to be walkable to the transit service nearby.

1551
01:33:23,214 --> 01:33:25,369
In this case you would be looking

1552
01:33:25,369 --> 01:33:28,869
at either Microtransit or kind of a drop

1553
01:33:28,869 --> 01:33:30,302
off service of some sort.

1554
01:33:30,302 --> 01:33:35,293
Or parking ride at the transit and the nearby transit center

1555
01:33:35,293 --> 01:33:37,533
to make sure there's other parking there here

1556
01:33:37,533 --> 01:33:39,415
are some examples of some strategies there.

1557
01:33:39,415 --> 01:33:42,429
A little bit of a preview of the kinds of things you can see.

1558
01:33:42,429 --> 01:33:44,349
Letting you know where we are at on this.

1559
01:33:44,349 --> 01:33:46,685
We are doing some final touches and updates

1560
01:33:46,685 --> 01:33:48,655
to the variety of materials and this

1561
01:33:48,655 --> 01:33:50,753
is the first time at least my team have

1562
01:33:50,753 --> 01:33:51,909
worked on the Storymap.

1563
01:33:51,909 --> 01:33:53,838
We are getting through all of that

1564
01:33:53,838 --> 01:33:56,500
with the coordination of the alignment of everything

1565
01:33:56,500 --> 01:33:56,951
that we have there.

1566
01:33:56,951 --> 01:34:00,566
We plan to have it up on the website by November.

1567
01:34:00,566 --> 01:34:02,149
In the meantime we are doing briefings

1568
01:34:02,149 --> 01:34:03,789
to different advisory committees to let

1569
01:34:03,789 --> 01:34:06,285
them know we are doing the work and encouraging folks

1570
01:34:06,285 --> 01:34:07,909
to make use of it when it is available

1571
01:34:07,909 --> 01:34:10,817
and we will share it when it is ready to all

1572
01:34:10,817 --> 01:34:14,282
the committees in the public when it comes up in November.

1573
01:34:14,282 --> 01:34:18,459
With that I think that is my last slide.

1574
01:34:18,459 --> 01:34:21,100
>> Thank you Pamela that was an amazing amount of information

1575
01:34:21,100 --> 01:34:23,179
in a very short amount of time.

1576
01:34:23,179 --> 01:34:25,149
Take a breath.

1577
01:34:25,149 --> 01:34:28,400
Really grateful for the update on all the work that

1578
01:34:28,400 --> 01:34:31,500
has been done and a preview of what is to come.

1579
01:34:31,500 --> 01:34:34,469
Board members, are there any questions for Jill?

1580
01:34:34,469 --> 01:34:36,469
Council member Arnold?

1581
01:34:37,389 --> 01:34:39,109
>> Thank you.

1582
01:34:39,109 --> 01:34:43,869
Lots of transit investment happening including the transit

1583
01:34:43,869 --> 01:34:44,439
405.

1584
01:34:44,439 --> 01:34:48,122
How often do you anticipate updating the data

1585
01:34:48,122 --> 01:34:51,282
as some of the capital improvements

1586
01:34:51,282 --> 01:34:53,869
happen and some of the service improvements

1587
01:34:53,869 --> 01:34:59,269
happen both with some transit and local transit agencies?

1588
01:34:59,375 --> 01:35:02,397
>> The plan we have is to make the updates to the data included

1589
01:35:02,397 --> 01:35:05,585
as part of the regional transportation plan and we do it

1590
01:35:05,585 --> 01:35:08,460
every four years and it's a pretty frequent update for long

1591
01:35:08,460 --> 01:35:10,714
range plans and we do have a mid-cycle update.

1592
01:35:10,714 --> 01:35:12,776
The plan is to do it every four years

1593
01:35:12,776 --> 01:35:15,359
and that is where we collect the data for inventory and things

1594
01:35:15,359 --> 01:35:16,220
like that.

1595
01:35:16,220 --> 01:35:19,509
That is kind of the current plan.

1596
01:35:19,509 --> 01:35:21,509
>> Council member Paine?

1597
01:35:21,869 --> 01:35:25,624
>> I wanted to report back from community transit.

1598
01:35:25,624 --> 01:35:27,869
They are very supportive and very

1599
01:35:27,869 --> 01:35:29,461
glad to hear it as a four year cycle

1600
01:35:29,461 --> 01:35:31,205
for updating the data sets.

1601
01:35:31,205 --> 01:35:36,842
They are most curious about how are we planning the personalized

1602
01:35:36,842 --> 01:35:42,842
mile data and how to support future access to transit

1603
01:35:43,469 --> 01:35:47,514
opportunities for all the local communities that

1604
01:35:47,514 --> 01:35:54,349
have been doing a lot of big changes and with more coming up?

1605
01:35:54,349 --> 01:36:00,349
That's a big issue for a lot of the communities.

1606
01:36:02,690 --> 01:36:05,745
>> We intend to work closely with community transit the ones

1607
01:36:05,745 --> 01:36:08,953
we worked with in the past on this and we continue we will be

1608
01:36:08,953 --> 01:36:11,245
meeting the transit Operator Committee later this month

1609
01:36:11,245 --> 01:36:13,189
to share with them.

1610
01:36:13,189 --> 01:36:15,550
Opening up opportunities to have them

1611
01:36:15,550 --> 01:36:17,960
and I really invite everyone to kind of look at that tool

1612
01:36:17,960 --> 01:36:20,501
and tell us what you think it is working well

1613
01:36:20,501 --> 01:36:22,793
where you think there could be some improvement we will

1614
01:36:22,793 --> 01:36:24,894
work with folks to make sure.

1615
01:36:24,894 --> 01:36:30,429
It is a useful tool for people to >> Council member Boyd?

1616
01:36:30,429 --> 01:36:34,349
>> I appreciate the shout out and that's a great example.

1617
01:36:34,349 --> 01:36:37,389
It's updated every four years and it

1618
01:36:37,389 --> 01:36:42,562
sounds like it is very automated to the city you might

1619
01:36:42,562 --> 01:36:45,562
be looking to the circulator.

1620
01:36:46,909 --> 01:36:52,277
That would have come online after this goes live.

1621
01:36:52,277 --> 01:36:57,770
That's not going to be reflected in this.

1622
01:36:59,469 --> 01:37:04,269
It helps you get something close to it.

1623
01:37:05,949 --> 01:37:08,429
It won't even get everything existing today.

1624
01:37:08,429 --> 01:37:10,669
It's an opportunity for us to use regional data

1625
01:37:10,669 --> 01:37:11,954
and regional thresholds.

1626
01:37:11,954 --> 01:37:14,879
Staff can take that and look at it

1627
01:37:14,879 --> 01:37:16,709
and overlay it on their local data

1628
01:37:16,709 --> 01:37:18,773
and they can be able to say qualitatively.

1629
01:37:18,773 --> 01:37:23,890
I think it will be helpful in here

1630
01:37:23,890 --> 01:37:25,541
and be able to look at the needs and connect that there.

1631
01:37:25,541 --> 01:37:28,690
We are also very willing and happy to help

1632
01:37:28,690 --> 01:37:31,200
having examples and things like that to look at it

1633
01:37:31,200 --> 01:37:33,717
and see how we can improve that and how it connects together.

1634
01:37:33,717 --> 01:37:38,869
They will give you and close in on a subset of the strategies

1635
01:37:38,869 --> 01:37:41,889
to be able to work on that.

1636
01:37:41,889 --> 01:37:43,389
Hopefully they'll be able to do that

1637
01:37:43,389 --> 01:37:45,764
and maybe they can be curious and reach out to some folks

1638
01:37:45,764 --> 01:37:46,549
there.

1639
01:37:46,549 --> 01:37:49,689
We want to make sure what you are looking at would be helpful.

1640
01:37:49,689 --> 01:37:51,689
Thanks.

1641
01:37:52,490 --> 01:37:54,549
>> Thank you so much again and we really appreciate the work

1642
01:37:54,549 --> 01:37:57,589
and the presentation we're looking forward to the tool

1643
01:37:57,589 --> 01:37:59,149
coming online.

1644
01:37:59,149 --> 01:38:01,389
>> All right thank you.

1645
01:38:01,389 --> 01:38:03,885
>> We are on our last discussion item.

1646
01:38:03,885 --> 01:38:06,885
Prep for the 2027 selection process.

1647
01:38:09,349 --> 01:38:13,642
>> She's joining me and we're going to have to go fast.

1648
01:38:13,642 --> 01:38:15,327
>> Wait up sometime.

1649
01:38:15,327 --> 01:38:16,229
Without further ado.

1650
01:38:16,229 --> 01:38:19,909
We are here to begin discussion in preparation for the 2027

1651
01:38:19,909 --> 01:38:21,909
project selection process.

1652
01:38:22,819 --> 01:38:25,539
I'm going to give some background and overview

1653
01:38:25,539 --> 01:38:28,374
information and some highlights from our 2024 process

1654
01:38:28,374 --> 01:38:32,529
and I will turn it over to Kelly to begin that discussion looking

1655
01:38:32,529 --> 01:38:34,405
forward to 2027.

1656
01:38:34,405 --> 01:38:40,101
The bulk of the preparation that needs to happen this year.

1657
01:38:40,101 --> 01:38:42,979
Just an overview of the project selection

1658
01:38:42,979 --> 01:38:46,429
process we have authority and distribute funds

1659
01:38:46,429 --> 01:38:50,269
from both the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal

1660
01:38:50,269 --> 01:38:52,269
Transit Administration.

1661
01:38:52,962 --> 01:38:56,326
The exact amount varies from year to year

1662
01:38:56,326 --> 01:38:58,489
and this is order of magnitude and funds

1663
01:38:58,489 --> 01:39:03,889
we distribute in the ballpark of about 90 million funds.

1664
01:39:06,549 --> 01:39:10,149
About 280 million ballpark Federal transit Administration

1665
01:39:11,549 --> 01:39:12,157
funds.

1666
01:39:12,157 --> 01:39:15,289
The FHwA is a competitive process

1667
01:39:15,289 --> 01:39:20,689
that is administered and divided between a regional process

1668
01:39:20,901 --> 01:39:24,962
and county wide process for each of the core counties.

1669
01:39:24,962 --> 01:39:29,162
The FTA process is distributed through formula

1670
01:39:30,639 --> 01:39:34,239
based on regional policies and specific.

1671
01:39:35,679 --> 01:39:38,525
There are buckets of specific funding sources

1672
01:39:38,525 --> 01:39:40,413
under each of these umbrellas and they

1673
01:39:40,413 --> 01:39:44,613
have their specific eligibility that accompany them.

1674
01:39:47,589 --> 01:39:52,989
The project selection is guided by PSC Policy Framework

1675
01:39:54,690 --> 01:39:55,845
for Federal funds.

1676
01:39:55,845 --> 01:39:59,600
It is adopted by the board and it

1677
01:39:59,600 --> 01:40:03,450
is a document that has been reviewed by this board

1678
01:40:03,450 --> 01:40:06,399
and recommendations were made prior to each new funding

1679
01:40:06,399 --> 01:40:06,899
competition.

1680
01:40:06,899 --> 01:40:09,965
That is a discussion we are starting today.

1681
01:40:09,965 --> 01:40:15,365
Our policy framework is based on vision 25th policies.

1682
01:40:17,509 --> 01:40:20,829
It very specifically lays out a focus for investment

1683
01:40:20,829 --> 01:40:23,129
to support centers and the corridors that

1684
01:40:23,129 --> 01:40:26,357
serve the impairment projects must not only

1685
01:40:26,357 --> 01:40:29,629
be consistent with vision 2015 the Regional transportation plan

1686
01:40:29,629 --> 01:40:33,509
but also Local comprehensive plans through which the projects

1687
01:40:33,509 --> 01:40:34,709
are generally developed.

1688
01:40:34,709 --> 01:40:39,611
This is a process we implement every 2 to 3 years.

1689
01:40:39,611 --> 01:40:44,411
Here are a more graphical representation of vision 2050.

1690
01:40:45,333 --> 01:40:48,389
It is the overarching policy framework

1691
01:40:48,389 --> 01:40:50,469
that guides transportation investment

1692
01:40:50,469 --> 01:40:52,489
decisions in our region.

1693
01:40:52,489 --> 01:40:56,310
Under that umbrella, we have the Regional transportation plan

1694
01:40:56,310 --> 01:40:59,114
as I know you are all aware.

1695
01:40:59,114 --> 01:41:03,525
Recently adopted the latest version in May and the Regional

1696
01:41:03,525 --> 01:41:06,525
Economic Strategy that the implementation

1697
01:41:08,190 --> 01:41:11,619
plans under the umbrella of vision 2050.

1698
01:41:11,829 --> 01:41:16,629
Investments that are prioritized and project selection processes

1699
01:41:18,149 --> 01:41:22,349
really do prioritize investments consistent with vision 2050

1700
01:41:23,309 --> 01:41:25,309
implementing plans.

1701
01:41:28,749 --> 01:41:32,237
A little more detail on the FTA funding.

1702
01:41:32,237 --> 01:41:36,535
The funds are split between earned share and distribution

1703
01:41:36,535 --> 01:41:38,359
and regional distribution.

1704
01:41:38,359 --> 01:41:41,959
These are both formula funds that

1705
01:41:42,589 --> 01:41:46,989
are distributed between the nine transit agencies that provide

1706
01:41:46,989 --> 01:41:49,389
services within our region.

1707
01:41:50,469 --> 01:41:54,489
For the earned share, there's a federal formula

1708
01:41:54,489 --> 01:41:58,869
that determines how much of the funds comes our region.

1709
01:41:58,869 --> 01:42:02,749
That gets further broken down for the distribution

1710
01:42:02,749 --> 01:42:06,369
of the regional funds to the nine transit agencies.

1711
01:42:06,369 --> 01:42:08,893
That is based on the level of operations

1712
01:42:08,893 --> 01:42:12,589
of each of the respective transit agencies.

1713
01:42:12,589 --> 01:42:16,669
Regional funds are based on regional attributes

1714
01:42:16,669 --> 01:42:21,290
and key policies that are set forth in the policy

1715
01:42:21,290 --> 01:42:23,390
framework that is adopted.

1716
01:42:23,390 --> 01:42:26,639
These are always, funds are always

1717
01:42:27,381 --> 01:42:29,689
awarded for the future based on estimates

1718
01:42:29,689 --> 01:42:33,349
and that is also laid out in our policy framework.

1719
01:42:33,349 --> 01:42:36,101
Once funds are awarded we keep close track

1720
01:42:36,101 --> 01:42:38,369
of the projects that receive the funds

1721
01:42:38,369 --> 01:42:42,109
and we have adopted project tracking policies that

1722
01:42:42,109 --> 01:42:44,562
set out all the deadlines associated

1723
01:42:44,562 --> 01:42:47,149
with delivery of those funds.

1724
01:42:47,149 --> 01:42:51,420
And also the processes that need to happen

1725
01:42:51,420 --> 01:42:53,349
if there are any changes to the project that

1726
01:42:53,349 --> 01:42:56,465
will affect the timing or the scope of the project that

1727
01:42:56,465 --> 01:42:58,465
has been awarded.

1728
01:43:01,629 --> 01:43:04,629
Moving on to the bucket.

1729
01:43:05,529 --> 01:43:09,690
The sponsor split between the regional competition and each

1730
01:43:09,690 --> 01:43:11,389
of the four county wide forums administers

1731
01:43:11,389 --> 01:43:13,990
their own competition.

1732
01:43:13,990 --> 01:43:15,979
The funds that are distributed include

1733
01:43:15,979 --> 01:43:20,341
a number of set asides set forth in the policy framework

1734
01:43:20,341 --> 01:43:22,309
and there are funds set aside directed

1735
01:43:22,309 --> 01:43:25,690
toward investments and preservation projects

1736
01:43:25,690 --> 01:43:27,169
bicycle and pedestrian projects.

1737
01:43:27,169 --> 01:43:32,357
There is a set aside with rural town centers and corridors.

1738
01:43:32,357 --> 01:43:36,930
It is set aside from this larger bucket of funds.

1739
01:43:36,930 --> 01:43:39,653
That is a competition we do separately

1740
01:43:39,653 --> 01:43:42,200
usually in the mid cycle between each

1741
01:43:42,200 --> 01:43:44,402
of these major competitions.

1742
01:43:44,629 --> 01:43:50,562
There is also an adjustment for this county that is recognizing

1743
01:43:50,562 --> 01:43:55,263
the jurisdictions and that county are only eligible for --

1744
01:43:55,263 --> 01:44:00,229
and one of the sources not the other funds that are under

1745
01:44:00,229 --> 01:44:02,229
the --.

1746
01:44:04,269 --> 01:44:09,690
The project tracking policies once they are awarded.

1747
01:44:10,500 --> 01:44:12,269
The monitoring and administration of funds

1748
01:44:12,269 --> 01:44:15,535
are guided by the project tracking policies that lay out

1749
01:44:15,535 --> 01:44:19,889
the policies and rules that have to be to which the projects must

1750
01:44:19,889 --> 01:44:25,889
adhere and processes are in place in case of changes.

1751
01:44:29,109 --> 01:44:33,309
If a projects are as mentioned, based

1752
01:44:35,169 --> 01:44:37,349
on the competitive process.

1753
01:44:37,349 --> 01:44:40,202
These are competitions in the next one

1754
01:44:40,202 --> 01:44:45,602
we are anticipating in 2027 we are beginning our preparation.

1755
01:44:46,549 --> 01:44:48,549
Everything is competitive.

1756
01:44:49,969 --> 01:44:53,669
The awards are based on scoring of evaluation criteria.

1757
01:44:53,669 --> 01:44:56,933
These are the criteria that are currently laid out

1758
01:44:56,933 --> 01:44:59,933
and the project tracking policies.

1759
01:45:00,690 --> 01:45:02,375
Each of the categories have specific questions

1760
01:45:02,375 --> 01:45:04,802
associated with it that are scored

1761
01:45:04,802 --> 01:45:07,802
as part of the competition.

1762
01:45:10,509 --> 01:45:14,709
A couple of highlights from our 2024 process.

1763
01:45:14,989 --> 01:45:17,269
I won't read through it but I think

1764
01:45:17,269 --> 01:45:20,589
the first column is showing all the types of projects

1765
01:45:20,589 --> 01:45:22,989
that were funded in 2024.

1766
01:45:23,510 --> 01:45:26,970
You can see there was a wide variety of projects

1767
01:45:26,970 --> 01:45:29,619
that have received funding awards through the process.

1768
01:45:29,619 --> 01:45:34,419
Including the transit programs for the TDM programs.

1769
01:45:34,829 --> 01:45:38,469
A number of capital investments that basically cover

1770
01:45:38,469 --> 01:45:40,869
all modes of transportation.

1771
01:45:40,909 --> 01:45:46,309
Specifically for the FHwA in the last process in 2024.

1772
01:45:46,493 --> 01:45:49,690
Over a quarter of the projects were

1773
01:45:49,690 --> 01:45:51,821
improvements on a freight route.

1774
01:45:51,821 --> 01:45:54,900
Whether or not they were specifically

1775
01:45:54,900 --> 01:45:56,969
targeted for freight they were including those improvements.

1776
01:45:56,969 --> 01:45:59,949
More than half had proven safety countermeasures

1777
01:45:59,949 --> 01:46:03,659
that I know you heard a lot about over the last few years

1778
01:46:03,659 --> 01:46:06,139
as we developed our regional Safety Action plan.

1779
01:46:06,139 --> 01:46:09,962
About two thirds included pedestrian and bicycle

1780
01:46:09,962 --> 01:46:11,962
improvements Paramount cumulatively

1781
01:46:12,125 --> 01:46:14,364
we do air quality analysis and that's

1782
01:46:14,364 --> 01:46:19,309
part of the evaluation and the scoring for the projects

1783
01:46:19,309 --> 01:46:22,690
that go through the process.

1784
01:46:22,690 --> 01:46:24,469
Accumulatively come the 2024 awards

1785
01:46:24,645 --> 01:46:29,649
reduced over 100 metric tons per day of greenhouse gas emissions

1786
01:46:29,649 --> 01:46:31,649
by our modeling.

1787
01:46:35,109 --> 01:46:38,152
I move very quickly so Kelly will have plenty of time

1788
01:46:38,152 --> 01:46:41,752
to talk about plans moving forward.

1789
01:46:42,549 --> 01:46:49,149
>> 12 minutes Paramount those of you who are with us for the 2024

1790
01:46:50,729 --> 01:46:54,875
process come to the board was involved in 2023 and we made

1791
01:46:54,875 --> 01:46:57,802
a number of significant improvements specifically

1792
01:46:57,802 --> 01:47:01,749
related to strengthening safety and how we are addressing

1793
01:47:01,749 --> 01:47:04,589
underserved communities we work with the Equity Advisory

1794
01:47:04,589 --> 01:47:06,589
Committee.

1795
01:47:07,509 --> 01:47:12,229
Reinforcing commitment to climate and for the process.

1796
01:47:12,229 --> 01:47:14,855
Air quality and climate is between 20 and 50%

1797
01:47:14,855 --> 01:47:16,842
of the total score and that was reinforced

1798
01:47:16,842 --> 01:47:18,933
and there were a lot of changes in time

1799
01:47:18,933 --> 01:47:20,699
spent by the board discussing the policy

1800
01:47:20,699 --> 01:47:23,909
framework and the project selection process.

1801
01:47:23,909 --> 01:47:29,309
There was a bit of a collective exhausted sigh

1802
01:47:29,349 --> 01:47:32,349
after all of that work.

1803
01:47:35,229 --> 01:47:38,599
Let's see how they play through before continuing

1804
01:47:38,599 --> 01:47:40,599
to make changes.

1805
01:47:43,869 --> 01:47:48,405
There have been new things that have happened since.

1806
01:47:48,405 --> 01:47:51,735
They do call for some updates and hopefully there

1807
01:47:51,735 --> 01:47:55,335
are refinements to the existing structure.

1808
01:47:56,509 --> 01:48:01,309
We adopted a brand new regional transportation plan.

1809
01:48:02,269 --> 01:48:07,145
There was a conversation with the board and city

1810
01:48:07,145 --> 01:48:11,390
leadership based on all of the new direction

1811
01:48:11,390 --> 01:48:14,639
and the federal government, we could

1812
01:48:15,290 --> 01:48:17,317
make sure to review project selection

1813
01:48:17,317 --> 01:48:20,895
to make sure we were in alignment with what we were

1814
01:48:20,895 --> 01:48:22,797
getting out of our federal partners

1815
01:48:22,797 --> 01:48:25,499
in terms of new guidance and new direction and new requirements.

1816
01:48:25,499 --> 01:48:29,629
That's why we're doing it in 27 instead of 26.

1817
01:48:29,629 --> 01:48:31,649
We've been working on that last bullet which

1818
01:48:31,649 --> 01:48:33,969
I will share a little bit more details on,

1819
01:48:33,969 --> 01:48:35,699
we adopted the regional transportation

1820
01:48:35,699 --> 01:48:38,569
plan and these two areas were called out

1821
01:48:38,569 --> 01:48:41,549
in the RTP of areas two and four.

1822
01:48:41,549 --> 01:48:43,457
The next selection process and we

1823
01:48:43,457 --> 01:48:45,109
think it makes a lot of sense.

1824
01:48:45,109 --> 01:48:47,941
It's consistent with the existing structure.

1825
01:48:47,941 --> 01:48:50,810
We are working on making the refinements.

1826
01:48:50,810 --> 01:48:53,533
The first one is the regional Safety Action plan.

1827
01:48:53,533 --> 01:48:56,969
Safety has been an element of the project evaluation criteria

1828
01:48:56,969 --> 01:48:59,369
and was strengthened in 2024.

1829
01:48:59,652 --> 01:49:02,469
We have the additional layer of making

1830
01:49:02,469 --> 01:49:07,361
sure we are addressing the local original high injury networks

1831
01:49:07,361 --> 01:49:10,561
and pulling that into the process as well.

1832
01:49:10,561 --> 01:49:12,609
The active transportation Plan part

1833
01:49:12,609 --> 01:49:14,535
of the regional transportation plan

1834
01:49:14,535 --> 01:49:17,139
talked about making sure the process can

1835
01:49:17,139 --> 01:49:19,139
inform project selection.

1836
01:49:20,149 --> 01:49:24,927
They are captured throughout the existing criteria as well as

1837
01:49:24,927 --> 01:49:27,490
the standalone set aside.

1838
01:49:27,490 --> 01:49:30,649
The elements, working with the bicycle

1839
01:49:31,269 --> 01:49:33,429
Pedestrian Advisory Committee right now on how

1840
01:49:33,429 --> 01:49:37,621
features such as, there where facility typology.

1841
01:49:37,621 --> 01:49:41,717
A type of bicycle pedestrian facility and where

1842
01:49:41,717 --> 01:49:45,349
it is most contextually appropriate as well as bicycle

1843
01:49:45,349 --> 01:49:48,189
level of traffic mentioned earlier.

1844
01:49:48,189 --> 01:49:51,369
How can we incorporate those to refined elements

1845
01:49:51,369 --> 01:49:53,590
into our process.

1846
01:49:53,590 --> 01:49:55,590
Next slide please.

1847
01:49:55,749 --> 01:49:59,869
I'll spend more time touching on how

1848
01:49:59,869 --> 01:50:03,219
we approach the aligning with current federal requirements.

1849
01:50:03,219 --> 01:50:07,949
We have regional policy as well as state policy

1850
01:50:07,949 --> 01:50:13,289
to make sure the regional transportation plan and project

1851
01:50:13,289 --> 01:50:15,329
selection process are addressing the needs

1852
01:50:15,329 --> 01:50:16,869
of underserved communities.

1853
01:50:16,869 --> 01:50:18,962
We need them to develop innovative ways

1854
01:50:18,962 --> 01:50:20,749
to how we can do that.

1855
01:50:20,749 --> 01:50:26,249
I want to call out Charles Patton from PS arc.

1856
01:50:26,249 --> 01:50:29,677
If at any time you want to add anything to the discussion

1857
01:50:29,677 --> 01:50:33,277
or add any questions, you can.

1858
01:50:33,542 --> 01:50:35,557
We spent three months earlier this year

1859
01:50:35,557 --> 01:50:37,309
with the Equity Advisory Committee really

1860
01:50:37,309 --> 01:50:39,601
talking through this goal and talking through how do we

1861
01:50:39,601 --> 01:50:42,601
identify locations with transportation barriers

1862
01:50:42,989 --> 01:50:44,189
and challenges?

1863
01:50:44,189 --> 01:50:49,933
We developed a new opportunity we are actually really excited

1864
01:50:49,933 --> 01:50:53,695
and we think this is honing in on the meeting and the intent

1865
01:50:53,695 --> 01:50:54,595
of the goal.

1866
01:50:54,595 --> 01:50:58,837
Now we are focused on outcomes and transportation disparities

1867
01:50:58,837 --> 01:51:02,895
being experienced on the ground rather than just looking

1868
01:51:02,895 --> 01:51:04,895
at individual characteristics.

1869
01:51:17,192 --> 01:51:19,609
>> Shout out to the Equity Advisory Committee and to Craig

1870
01:51:19,609 --> 01:51:21,609
Hillman.

1871
01:51:24,549 --> 01:51:28,690
They worked together to come up with how

1872
01:51:28,690 --> 01:51:32,917
do we pivot with the new tool what you see in front of you

1873
01:51:32,917 --> 01:51:35,909
is the collaboration with Equity Advisory Committee on what

1874
01:51:35,909 --> 01:51:41,149
are the different indicators that lead to an influence

1875
01:51:41,149 --> 01:51:43,549
those disparities being experienced?

1876
01:51:45,469 --> 01:51:48,989
Indicators that are specifically related to the transportation

1877
01:51:48,989 --> 01:51:50,269
system.

1878
01:51:50,269 --> 01:51:56,269
Sidewalk completeness and access to living wage jobs and transit.

1879
01:52:00,189 --> 01:52:03,925
So much of what we do needs to be online.

1880
01:52:03,925 --> 01:52:07,429
Not everybody has access to the internet.

1881
01:52:07,429 --> 01:52:09,729
Proximity to medical care and libraries

1882
01:52:09,729 --> 01:52:13,845
and housing column obviously and cost burdens

1883
01:52:13,845 --> 01:52:16,735
and things of that nature and then economics

1884
01:52:16,735 --> 01:52:20,335
looking at unemployment rates and access

1885
01:52:20,489 --> 01:52:24,709
to the internet and different parts of the region

1886
01:52:24,709 --> 01:52:29,509
have different potential ability to reach transportation revenue.

1887
01:52:30,837 --> 01:52:34,290
We spend a lot of time figuring out what the indicators are

1888
01:52:34,290 --> 01:52:38,639
and we put them into these four specific categories.

1889
01:52:38,639 --> 01:52:41,589
We created the Opportunity Index tool

1890
01:52:41,589 --> 01:52:43,524
and I'm going to do a portrait but Craig's

1891
01:52:43,524 --> 01:52:45,649
in the back of the room and we will spend more time

1892
01:52:45,649 --> 01:52:46,889
in the coming months.

1893
01:52:46,889 --> 01:52:49,889
All the indicators combined brought

1894
01:52:50,141 --> 01:52:53,990
into this map which is essentially

1895
01:52:53,990 --> 01:52:56,205
showing different areas around the region.

1896
01:52:56,205 --> 01:52:58,909
The darker the color on the map is

1897
01:52:58,909 --> 01:53:00,999
representing the lowest current opportunity

1898
01:53:00,999 --> 01:53:03,302
in the area of highest need.

1899
01:53:03,302 --> 01:53:06,621
What we have done is this is what we call the combined

1900
01:53:06,621 --> 01:53:10,461
or aggregate Opportunity Index which is highlighting the areas

1901
01:53:10,461 --> 01:53:13,529
across all the four categories and all the indicators

1902
01:53:13,529 --> 01:53:16,529
for the combined lowest opportunity .

1903
01:53:19,375 --> 01:53:21,415
The next two slides are different.

1904
01:53:21,415 --> 01:53:24,109
We are incorporating the four categories.

1905
01:53:24,109 --> 01:53:27,325
Depending on the category of industries

1906
01:53:27,325 --> 01:53:30,654
you are looking at different areas around the region

1907
01:53:30,654 --> 01:53:32,389
show different areas of opportunity.

1908
01:53:32,389 --> 01:53:35,453
The transportation index on the left and the amenities

1909
01:53:35,453 --> 01:53:38,462
index on the right and you can see some differentiation.

1910
01:53:38,462 --> 01:53:41,445
The darker the color the higher the need.

1911
01:53:41,445 --> 01:53:43,445
Next slide please?

1912
01:53:43,629 --> 01:53:47,469
You can see that these two are showing

1913
01:53:47,469 --> 01:53:52,453
quite a bit and more gradation of the colors and the housing

1914
01:53:52,453 --> 01:53:55,853
index you can really see the falls along the I-5 corridor

1915
01:53:55,853 --> 01:53:58,829
pretty well and then the economy index.

1916
01:53:58,829 --> 01:54:01,869
We've had some reaction to the big rural areas

1917
01:54:01,869 --> 01:54:03,823
and that is really just come up we

1918
01:54:03,823 --> 01:54:06,679
will mask out the resource areas moving forward.

1919
01:54:06,679 --> 01:54:11,629
I want to make sure I'm getting you out of here.

1920
01:54:11,629 --> 01:54:13,575
We built the tool.

1921
01:54:13,575 --> 01:54:16,230
We spent time with the equity Advisory Committee

1922
01:54:16,230 --> 01:54:19,435
on how do we now use the tool and the project selection

1923
01:54:19,435 --> 01:54:19,935
process?

1924
01:54:19,935 --> 01:54:24,399
Those who were with us for the last process may remember.

1925
01:54:24,399 --> 01:54:27,549
The feature that after quite a bit of discussion,

1926
01:54:27,549 --> 01:54:31,509
they did recommend the use of the opportunity Index

1927
01:54:31,509 --> 01:54:34,189
and using existing criteria will be

1928
01:54:34,189 --> 01:54:35,935
woven throughout the criteria categories

1929
01:54:35,935 --> 01:54:37,442
that Jennifer showed you.

1930
01:54:37,442 --> 01:54:40,181
This is similar to the 2024 process.

1931
01:54:40,181 --> 01:54:43,922
We are really approaching this as it is the same criteria

1932
01:54:43,922 --> 01:54:45,509
and the same set of questions.

1933
01:54:45,509 --> 01:54:47,429
We are using a new tool.

1934
01:54:47,429 --> 01:54:49,959
Rather than comparing demographic populations,

1935
01:54:49,959 --> 01:54:52,485
we are assessing projects for how

1936
01:54:52,485 --> 01:54:55,229
they address needs providing improvements

1937
01:54:55,229 --> 01:54:56,933
within those criteria of categories

1938
01:54:56,933 --> 01:55:01,469
for those areas of below or lowest opportunity.

1939
01:55:01,469 --> 01:55:05,189
Other in the combined index or one of the four.

1940
01:55:05,189 --> 01:55:07,189
Next slide please.

1941
01:55:10,629 --> 01:55:16,629
This is an introductory launch with the board in September.

1942
01:55:17,149 --> 01:55:19,709
Jump ahead in policy framework and the schedule

1943
01:55:19,709 --> 01:55:21,369
will call for adoption in January

1944
01:55:21,369 --> 01:55:25,365
we will do the call for projects and start the project process

1945
01:55:25,365 --> 01:55:27,365
in February.

1946
01:55:30,429 --> 01:55:34,810
It was More examples of media resources we will provide.

1947
01:55:34,810 --> 01:55:36,935
We are working closely with the advisory committees

1948
01:55:36,935 --> 01:55:40,409
and regional project and Committee and Transit Operate

1949
01:55:40,409 --> 01:55:42,261
Committee and county forums will continue

1950
01:55:42,261 --> 01:55:44,629
to do that through the fall.

1951
01:55:44,629 --> 01:55:48,583
The interest in topics I want to dive deeper into we

1952
01:55:48,583 --> 01:55:50,519
will come back to you over the next few months

1953
01:55:50,519 --> 01:55:51,789
as Jennifer mentioned.

1954
01:55:51,789 --> 01:55:55,522
The set asides will run through all the details

1955
01:55:55,522 --> 01:56:01,522
about how we will conduct the next policy and process.

1956
01:56:05,509 --> 01:56:09,450
The schedule calls for adoption in January

1957
01:56:09,450 --> 01:56:11,809
and that is the key action points.

1958
01:56:11,809 --> 01:56:13,809
We will conduct the process.

1959
01:56:13,809 --> 01:56:15,529
Shout out to Jennifer and her team.

1960
01:56:15,529 --> 01:56:17,365
And addition to everything else we

1961
01:56:17,365 --> 01:56:19,249
are also updating our assistant.

1962
01:56:19,249 --> 01:56:21,909
We have a web based application system

1963
01:56:21,909 --> 01:56:25,804
for the monthly amendments you see every month on the consent

1964
01:56:25,804 --> 01:56:26,304
agenda.

1965
01:56:26,304 --> 01:56:28,829
As well as the funding applications.

1966
01:56:28,829 --> 01:56:31,141
We will update that as well the database

1967
01:56:31,141 --> 01:56:33,370
while we were doing everything else.

1968
01:56:33,370 --> 01:56:36,143
We are working with all of this stuff on that.

1969
01:56:36,143 --> 01:56:38,362
I think that is our last slide.

1970
01:56:38,362 --> 01:56:42,989
There's not a lot of time for questions but we will be back.

1971
01:56:42,989 --> 01:56:45,752
>> Thank you and also there was a lot of information in a very

1972
01:56:45,752 --> 01:56:46,885
short amount of time.

1973
01:56:46,885 --> 01:56:49,740
We are bumping up against the 11:30 a.m.

1974
01:56:49,740 --> 01:56:52,341
But I want to make sure we get through some questions.

1975
01:56:52,341 --> 01:56:55,615
I see the council members hands up?

1976
01:56:55,615 --> 01:56:57,570
>> This was really great.

1977
01:56:57,570 --> 01:56:59,502
And I saw on the calendar for October

1978
01:56:59,502 --> 01:57:04,229
and thought we were on a decision point in October.

1979
01:57:04,229 --> 01:57:06,629
I will say questions.

1980
01:57:10,309 --> 01:57:13,699
When you come back in with October and that's

1981
01:57:13,699 --> 01:57:16,221
an opportunity for the board to discuss.

1982
01:57:16,221 --> 01:57:20,709
And if we have changes we will bring them forward then.

1983
01:57:20,709 --> 01:57:23,535
Is there a working group happening behind the scenes

1984
01:57:23,535 --> 01:57:29,309
that I should reach out to if there are changes?

1985
01:57:29,309 --> 01:57:33,649
>> The working group will make use of the full board.

1986
01:57:33,649 --> 01:57:37,289
I apologize we don't have time for more discussion today.

1987
01:57:37,289 --> 01:57:39,417
This is an introduction.

1988
01:57:39,417 --> 01:57:43,276
Three more meetings with you before the end of the year.

1989
01:57:43,276 --> 01:57:45,229
If we need to come back every month

1990
01:57:45,229 --> 01:57:48,869
to discuss project selection we can certainly do that.

1991
01:57:48,869 --> 01:57:51,429
Based on the comment we do plan on coming back in October

1992
01:57:51,429 --> 01:57:53,262
and then we can see how those discussions go

1993
01:57:53,262 --> 01:58:00,349
if we need to come back in November and December as well.

1994
01:58:00,349 --> 01:58:03,973
We will discuss as much as we need to

1995
01:58:03,973 --> 01:58:05,439
before the January action.

1996
01:58:05,439 --> 01:58:07,189
>> I think this is such an important piece

1997
01:58:07,189 --> 01:58:10,799
for the committee or the board to take the policy work we have

1998
01:58:10,799 --> 01:58:14,309
done to make sure to translate into actual dollars

1999
01:58:14,309 --> 01:58:16,309
into the community.

2000
01:58:18,290 --> 01:58:21,299
It looks like a really great start.

2001
01:58:21,299 --> 01:58:26,710
You've done a lot of work and it feels like we're well on the way

2002
01:58:26,710 --> 01:58:27,421
to make it happen.

2003
01:58:27,421 --> 01:58:31,669
I'm looking forward to a little bit more discussion.

2004
01:58:31,669 --> 01:58:33,149
>> Thank you Council member.

2005
01:58:33,149 --> 01:58:34,989
Council member Arnold?

2006
01:58:34,989 --> 01:58:37,295
>> We have the discussion last year.

2007
01:58:37,295 --> 01:58:40,295
Priorities were consistently for safely

2008
01:58:44,221 --> 01:58:49,210
double Dutch for underserved areas in this climate.

2009
01:58:57,589 --> 01:59:02,389
We will prioritize for local projects as well.

2010
01:59:05,918 --> 01:59:08,789
>> Any last questions before we wrap this up?

2011
01:59:08,789 --> 01:59:11,509
I'm not seeing any hands.

2012
01:59:11,509 --> 01:59:15,202
Thank you Charles and the EAC for the amount of work

2013
01:59:15,202 --> 01:59:18,829
you have put into the new criteria really really grateful

2014
01:59:18,829 --> 01:59:20,290
for that.

2015
01:59:20,290 --> 01:59:22,429
Grateful for that partnership.

2016
01:59:23,869 --> 01:59:26,429
Thank you to both of you for all of this work.

2017
01:59:26,429 --> 01:59:27,509
It is a lot.

2018
01:59:27,509 --> 01:59:31,469
And yes we talked about taking a pause and things changed.

2019
01:59:31,469 --> 01:59:33,522
The best laid plans.

2020
01:59:33,522 --> 01:59:36,184
We are excited about our conversation in the upcoming

2021
01:59:36,184 --> 01:59:38,309
months and this is one of the most important things

2022
01:59:38,309 --> 01:59:40,291
the board does and we are grateful for that.

2023
01:59:40,291 --> 01:59:43,821
We want to point out a couple things before we wrap up.

2024
01:59:43,821 --> 01:59:46,344
The work program tracker is available

2025
01:59:46,344 --> 01:59:49,115
and check out all the work available behind the scenes.

2026
01:59:49,115 --> 01:59:52,415
I want to highlight a flier in your packet.

2027
01:59:52,415 --> 01:59:56,189
Todd on the row making the most of nutrients and connections.

2028
01:59:56,189 --> 01:59:59,509
Webinar on Todd Development and also to walking

2029
01:59:59,509 --> 02:00:01,605
tours that are available.

2030
02:00:01,605 --> 02:00:04,783
It's the last page in the packet.

2031
02:00:04,783 --> 02:00:07,129
We are at the bottom of the agenda.

2032
02:00:07,129 --> 02:00:09,469
Thank you everyone for your engagement conversation

2033
02:00:09,469 --> 02:00:11,309
and questions and we are really grateful

2034
02:00:11,309 --> 02:00:13,775
and we will see you next month.

2035
02:00:13,775 --> 02:00:16,509
>> For those in the room I believe lunch should be here

2036
02:00:16,509 --> 02:00:19,522
Paramount get a staged over in the conference room and I hope

2037
02:00:19,522 --> 02:00:20,577
you can all stay.

2038
02:00:20,577 --> 02:00:24,421
Those in the back room we have probably more food than people.

2039
02:00:24,421 --> 02:00:26,640
Also feel free to stay.

2040
02:00:26,640 --> 02:00:29,912
Any topic I hesitate to open it and I will.

2041
02:00:29,912 --> 02:00:34,309
Any topic we can still continue to talk about as you have lunch.

2042
02:00:34,309 --> 02:00:36,309
Thank you everybody.