The Development and Evolution of the I-95 Corridor Coalition: Think Regionally - Act Locally

1. The Development and Evolution of the I-95 Corridor Coalition: Think Regionally - Act Locally John Baniak Executive Director, I-95 Corridor Coalition Multi-State/Jurisdictional Transportation Issues Forum June 18 – 19, 2001 Crystal City, VA

2. The Coalition is…. • A partnership of transportation agencies from Maine to Virginia • A successful model for interagency cooperation and coordination since the early 1990’s

3. Maine Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland District of Columbia Virginia State and Local Departments of Transportation Transportation Authorities Transit and Rail Agencies Motor Vehicle Agencies State Police/Law Enforcement U.S. Department of Transportation Transportation Industry Associations Coalition Partners Corridor Boundaries

4. Vision The transportation network in the corridor will be safe, efficient, seamless, intermodal and will support economic growth in an environmentally responsive manner. Mission We are working together to improve transportation services and operations in the Northeast Corridor through coordinated implementation of advanced technology.

5. Goals • Mobility……………....Time • Safety………………...Lives • Economic Vitality…..$$$$

6. Why Was the Coalition Formed? The Context • 12 State area • 6.2 % of the U.S. landmass • 25% of the U.S. population • 26+ autonomous transportation agencies

7. If the Corridor were California……it would be analyzed as a single entity

8. The Customers • Needed travel information • Concerned about increasing congestion • Traveled across multiple jurisdictions • Desired improved services

9. The Partnering Agencies • Recognized the impact of congestion • Couldn’t solve traffic issues by just building more capacity • Took action to improve operations through information & coordination

10. Organizational Structure Executive Board Executive Director/Staff Steering Committee Affiliates Program Track Committees PTC #1: Program Management PTC #2: Inter-regional Multimodal Travel Information PTC #3: Coordinated Incident Management PTC #4: Commercial Vehicle Operations PTC #5: Intermodal Transfer of People/Goods PTC #6: Electronic Payment Services

11. Organization Structure Evolution • Expanded Role of Volunteers • Executives’ Guidance • Staff Commitment • Consultant Support

12. Organizational Structure Evolution

13. Program Development Evolution • Studies of ITS areas • Field tests • Highway operations focus • Outcome-based projects • Facilitating and adding value • Multi-modal and Intermodal

14. Executive Guidance • Focus on Goals and Objectives • Plan for the Longer Term • Consider Intermodal Needs • Consider Information Exchange, Education and Training Needs • Identify Opportunities to Work with Other Organizations • Assess Performance • Corridor Wide Information

15. Challenges: Administrative GOVERNANCE • No By-Laws • Use Procedural Guidelines • Encourage consensus FUNDING • Federal Funds flow to States • Agencies administer on behalf of Coalition

16. Challenges: Administrative CONTRACTING • Individual states procure services • Assisted by one large team of consultants STAFFING • Individual staff “on loan” from members • Member agency reimbursed for costs

17. Challenges: The Future • Organizational Governance Structure • Program Development and Funding • Facilitate Integrated Deployment • Strengthen Intermodal Seamlessness

18. Old Independent Modes Local Focus Independent Jurisdictions Users Build New Intermodal Regional Focus Coalitions/Seamlessness Customers Manage/Operate Changing Culture

19. The 6 C’s of the I-95 Corridor Coalition • Cooperation • Coordination • Communication • Consensus • Credibility • Commitment

20. I-95 Corridor Coalition Commitment THINK REGIONALLY ACT LOCALLY

21. Upcoming Event • Regional Workshop on National Operations Initiative • Albany, NY - July 26 & 27 www.i95coalition.org