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I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study Corridor Strategic Plan Strategic Vision Test & Apply Technologies Develop Basis for Higher- Costs Smart Programs Foster Paradigm Shift Shape Further Required Study:


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I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

  • Strategic Vision
  • Test & Apply Technologies
  • Develop Basis for Higher-

Costs “Smart” Programs

  • Foster “Paradigm Shift”
  • Shape Further Required

Study:

  • Land-Use & Economics
  • Transportation Planning
  • Environmental

Corridor Strategic Plan

I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

  • Key Findings:
  • Full 150 MPH High Speed Rail:
  • Technically Viable
  • Cost $4 Billion
  • Incremental Upgrade ($40

Million)

  • Track, Signal Improvements
  • 2 hour Time Savings
  • Shift Customs To Montreal –

Another 1 hour savings

High-Speed Rail (HSR) Study

Existing HSR

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I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

Meeting Agenda

  • Project Status
  • Strategic Plan Elements
  • Related Phase 2

Improvement Studies

  • Next Steps

Establish Study Goals & Objectives Collect Available Corridor Data Establish Existing Corridor Conditions Develop “Long List” of Corridor Concepts Refine “Short List” of Project Concepts Define, Assess & Prioritize Concepts & Complete Strategic Plan

Phase I Phase I I

We Are Here

I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

Project Status

Stage 2 Projects:

  • Technical Workshops
  • Project Selection
  • Project Development &

Assessment

  • Corridor Strategic Plan
  • Short-term Efforts
  • Long-term Strategic Vision

Albany Rouses Pt.

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Corridor Strategic Plan

Strategic Vision for Strategic Vision for Corridor Corridor Develop & Assess Develop & Assess Concepts Concepts Develop Corridor Develop Corridor Strategic Plan Strategic Plan Selection of Phase Selection of Phase 2 Concepts 2 Concepts Review of Other Review of Other Corridor Actions Corridor Actions

I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

  • 1. ITS/CVO Programs

Original Phase 2 Concepts

  • 2. I-87 Corridor TMC
  • 3. Luther Forest Access
  • 4. Capital Region Intermodal
  • 5. Northway Capital District
  • 6. Recreation Services
  • 7. HSR/Rail Commuter Shed

….…… Ph. 2 Projects … Ph. 2 Project ……….. Ph. 2 Project ... Separate Project … Ph. 2 Project ……. Ph. 2 Projects .… Ph. 2 Project

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Corridor Strategic Plan: Major Elements

SMART/ SAFE TRAVELER

SMART FREI GHT SMART PUBLI C TRANSI T SMART HI GHWAYS

Stopped Traffic Ahead 35 Minute Delay

I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

  • Initial Recommended Actions
  • Immediate Pay-off Actions
  • Help Jump-Start Programs
  • Do In-Service Demonstrations
  • Includes:
  • Tested Applications
  • Innovative Technologies
  • Consistent with Vision

Corridor Strategic Plan

FOCUS OF PHASE 2 PROJECTS

Delays to Exit 7

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Corridor Strategic Plan: Major Elements

SMART HI GHWAYS

SMART/ SAFE TRAVELER

SMART FREI GHT SMART PUBLI C TRANSI T

Stopped Traffic Ahead 35 Minute Delay

I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

SMART HI GHWAYS

  • Strategic Goals:
  • Seamless Coordination

Among Agencies

  • Use of Smart Networks
  • Support for Transit Modes
  • “Smart Capacity”:
  • Managing Existing
  • Planning New

Corridor Strategic Plan

Accident: Southbound Rt. 9

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  • Other Current Activities:
  • NYSDOT ITS Programs:
  • TRANSMIT
  • VMS & HAR Systems
  • NYS Agency Integration
  • I-287 Corridor Planning
  • Interstate & International

Coordination SMART HI GHWAYS

Corridor Strategic Plan

I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

  • Phase 2 Project Examples
  • I-87/Route 9 Closed Loop

Traffic System

  • Capital District Highway

Upgrades SMART HI GHWAYS

Corridor Strategic Plan

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  • Address Congestion &

Incident Response

  • Builds on Existing Systems
  • Real-Time Data & Control

Capabilities

  • More Efficient Road Usage
  • Test Case for Broader

Application Cost: $5 - $6 Million

Corridor Strategic Plan: Phase 2 Project

I-87/Route 9 Closed Loop Traffic System

I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

  • Minor Improvements Tested:
  • Ramp Metering
  • Minor Interchange Upgrades
  • Short-Term Conclusion:
  • Minimal Payoff from Upgrades

& Metering

  • Major Improvement = Major

Changes

  • Rely on System Management

Corridor Strategic Plan: Phase 2 Project

Capital District Highway Upgrades

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  • Longer-Term Conclusion:
  • Continued Traffic Growth
  • Highways Facing

Reconstruction

  • System has “choke points”
  • Major “Smart” Upgrades

Likely

  • Decided through MPO

process

Corridor Strategic Plan: Phase 2 Project

Capital District Highway Upgrades

I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

Corridor Strategic Plan: Major Elements

SMART HI GHWAYS

SMART/ SAFE TRAVELER

SMART FREI GHT SMART PUBLI C TRANSI T

Stopped Traffic Ahead 35 Minute Delay

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  • Strategic Goals:
  • Pre-Trip & In-Trip Traveler

Communication

  • Expanded Collection &

Sharing of Data

  • Expanded Marketing &

Education to Increase Usage

  • Use of Smart Networks

SMART/SAFE TRAVELER

Corridor Strategic Plan

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  • Other Current Activities:
  • TRANSMIT System
  • Albany TMC Incident

Management

  • HELP
  • HAR & VMS
  • Hudson Valley TMC
  • TRANSCOM

SMART/SAFE TRAVELER

Corridor Strategic Plan

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SMART/SAFE TRAVELER

Corridor Strategic Plan

  • Phase 2 Project Examples
  • Border Queue Detection
  • 3-Tiered Tourist Kiosk

System

  • Exit 20 Improved Access

and Queue Detection

  • Adirondack Tourist

Destination Signage Plan

Traffic Delay Ahead 35 Minute Delay

I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

  • Provide Safety over 2-Mile

Segment at Border

  • Upgrades Existing System:
  • Queue Warning
  • Queue Duration Information
  • Tie-In with Corridor ITS
  • Coordinate with MTQ System

Costs: $1 - 1.5 Million

Corridor Strategic Plan: Phase 2 Project

US-Canada Border Queue Detection

Stopped Traffic Ahead 30-Minute Delay

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  • Support for Adirondack Tourist-

Recreation Businesses

  • Three-Tiers:
  • Rest Areas (Glens Falls)
  • I-87 Gateway Interchange

(Exit 30 to Route 73)

  • Tourist Destination

(Adirondack Loj)

  • Cost: $0.5 - $1.0 Million

Corridor Strategic Plan: Phase 2 Project

3-Tiered Tourist Kiosk Program

Keene Lake Placid Elizabethtown I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

  • Access to Commerce, Recreation

& Truck Routes

  • Safety Issue on Exit 20 NB Off-

Ramp

  • Queue Detection & Warning:
  • Provide Driver Information:
  • Alternative Routes
  • Special Events Assistance

Cost: Up to $500,000

Corridor Strategic Plan: Phase 2 Project

Exit 20 Improved Access/Queue Detection

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  • Support for:
  • Travelers
  • Adirondack Tourist &

Recreation Industries

  • Joint Effort of NYSDOT, DEC,

APA, local gov’t & Private Sector

  • Driver Services Sign Initiative
  • Unified Tourist Signage Plan

Cost: Up to $100,000

Corridor Strategic Plan: Phase 2 Project

Adirondack Tourist Destination Signage

I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

Corridor Strategic Plan: Major Elements

SMART HI GHWAYS

SMART/ SAFE TRAVELER

SMART FREI GHT SMART PUBLI C TRANSI T

Stopped Traffic Ahead 35 Minute Delay

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Strategic Goals:

  • Expand Public-Private

Partnerships

  • Continued State, Federal,

International Coordination

  • Incorporate Safety & Security

in Freight Planning

  • Improve CVO Facilities
  • Expanded Use of Rail

SMART FREIGHT

Corridor Strategic Plan

I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

  • Other Current Activities:
  • NY State CVO Programs:
  • Federal CVO Programs:
  • Interstate & International

Coordination

  • NORPASS
  • OSCAR
  • C-TPAT
  • FAST
  • CVISN

SMART FREIGHT

Corridor Strategic Plan

Weigh in Motion Station

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  • Phase 2 Project Examples
  • Near-Term Inspection Site
  • Rest Area Parking System
  • Safe & Secure Security Demo
  • Truck Access to “Build Now-

NY” Site

  • “E-Seal” In-Bond Tracking
  • Kenwood Yard Expansion

SMART FREIGHT

Corridor Strategic Plan

High Peaks Rest Area I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

  • Provide Site until New Facility is

Implemented

  • High Peaks Rest Area SB

(between Exits 30-31)

  • First Full CVISN Site
  • Weigh In Motion (WIM)
  • “E-Credentialing” Check
  • By-Pass Detection on Route 9

Costs: $500,000 - $1 Million

Corridor Strategic Plan: Phase 2 Project

Near-Term CVO Inspection Station

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  • Parking Management + Safety
  • Initial Test: Two Rest Areas
  • Multiple Functions:
  • Detect Usage
  • Inform Drivers (VMS)
  • I.D. Trucks for Credential

Check

  • Tie-In to IEN

Cost: $600,000

Corridor Strategic Plan: Phase 2 Project

Truck Parking Supply Monitoring

I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

  • Coordinated Shipment Tracking:
  • Private Firms
  • Customs & State Agencies
  • Multiple Functions:
  • Inventory & Anti-Theft
  • In-Bond Security & Tracking
  • Truck & Driver Inspection

Cost: To Be Determined

Corridor Strategic Plan: Phase 2 Project

“Safe & Secure” Transportation Program

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Corridor Strategic Plan: Phase 2 Project

CVO Inspections

  • Lower Cost
  • Reduced Delays
  • Improved Safety

NYSDOT

Port of Entry Security

  • Lower Cost
  • Reduced Delays
  • Better Capture Rate

Port of Montreal

Port of Entry Security

  • Lower Cost
  • Reduced Delays
  • Better Capture Rate

Inventory Control (RFID)

  • Reduced Losses
  • Lower Inventory Costs
  • Better Service

Private Sector

Homeland and Border Security

  • Lower Cost
  • Reduced Delays
  • Better Capture Rate

Port of Excellence

CANADA U.S.A. Greater Capital District

Functions Benefits Groups

I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

  • Tracks In-Bond Shipments
  • USDA & USDOD Program
  • Uses Existing CVO Technology
  • Test Case:
  • I-87 & I-90 Corridors
  • Agricultural Products
  • Expandable
  • Tie to Safe & Secure

Transportation Program Cost: $100,000

Corridor Strategic Plan: Phase 2 Project

Electronic Seal Screening & Tracking

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  • Support for “Build Now-NY”

Program in Queensbury at Exit 18

  • Provide Direct Access to Sites
  • Reduce Congestion on Key

Commercial Corridor

  • Improves Access to Glens Falls

CBD & Major Employers Cost: $500,000 - $1 Million

Corridor Strategic Plan: Phase 2 Project

Truck Access to “Build Now-NY” Site

Build NY Now Site Other Site Connector Road

I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

  • Support Corridor Intermodal Use
  • Regional Market Limited
  • Industry Mix
  • Proximity to Major Ports
  • Kenwood Yard Upgrade
  • More Capacity & Efficiency
  • Better Access

Cost: $6 - $8 Million

Corridor Strategic Plan: Phase 2 Project

Kenwood Intermodal Yard Expansion

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Corridor Strategic Plan: Major Elements

SMART HI GHWAYS

SMART/ SAFE TRAVELER

SMART FREI GHT SMART PUBLI C TRANSI T ◄

Stopped Traffic Ahead 35 Minute Delay

I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

  • Strategic Goals:
  • Build on Empire Service

Success

  • Smart Transit Corridors:
  • Enhance Existing

Routes

  • “Smart Highway” Plans
  • Expand Transit Awareness

SMART PUBLIC TRANSIT

Corridor Strategic Plan

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  • Other Current Activities:
  • Empire and Adirondack Line

Improvements

  • Commercial Air Service

Expansion to Adirondacks

  • Bus Priority Corridors
  • Transit Information on Web
  • I-287 Corridor Planning

SMART PUBLIC TRANSIT

Corridor Strategic Plan

I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

  • Phase 2 Example Projects
  • Adirondack Rail Passenger

Service Improvements

  • Adirondack Rail Corridor

Network Upgrades SMART PUBLIC TRANSIT

Corridor Strategic Plan

Albany Rouses Pt.

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  • Improve Adirondack Service:
  • Greater Capital District
  • Service to Montreal
  • Major Elements
  • Extend Service to Saratoga
  • System & Sidings Upgrades

Cost: $4 - $7 Million

Corridor Strategic Plan: Phase 2 Project

Adirondack Passenger Service Improvements

I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

  • Improve Passenger & Freight

Service Reliability & Times

  • Incremental Improvements:
  • Welded Rail
  • Signals
  • Sidings

Cost: ~ $20 Million

Corridor Strategic Plan: Phase 2 Project

Adirondack Corridor Network Improvements

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Corridor Strategic Plan

Strategic Vision for I Strategic Vision for I -

  • 87

87 Corridor Corridor Develop & Assess Develop & Assess Concepts Concepts Selection of Phase Selection of Phase 2 Concepts 2 Concepts Develop Corridor Develop Corridor Strategic Plan Strategic Plan Review of Other Review of Other Corridor Actions Corridor Actions

I -87 Multimodal Corridor Study

Corridor Strategic Plan

  • HI GHWAYS
  • TRAVELER
  • FREI GHT
  • PUBLI C TRANSI T

SMART ELEMENTS

  • COMMUTER
  • TOURI SM
  • I NTERCI TY

PASSENGER

  • TRADE

SMART MARKETS

TEMPLATE FOR OTHER CORRI DORS

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Complete Corridor Strategy

Mar 04 Apr 04 May 04 June 04 July 04 Aug 04 Sept 04

Finalize Concept Selection Develop & Evaluate Alternatives Prepare Final Report Complete High Speed Rail Study

PROJECT REPORTS SAG MEETINGS FACT SHEETS F F NEWSLETTER N N

Next Steps