Destination 2030

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Destination 2030 2007 Action Strategy
Report to the Executive Board January 25, 2007
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Action Strategy Purpose

• Document progress on meeting plan objectives and
  celebrate accomplishments
• Inform Legislature on key issues and needs
• Support critical decisions (RTID / ST2)
• Prepare for Destination 2030 updates
• - 2007 Destination 2030 Update
• - 2010 Destination 2030 Update
• Fulfill biennial RTPO review requirement

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Were Making Progress

• Nickel Funding Package (2003)
• Transportation Partnership Act (2005)
• Sound Transit Phase 1
• - Regional Express Bus implementation
  underway
• - Sounder is operating between Everett and
  Tacoma
• - LINK is operating in downtown Tacoma
• - LINK under construction (Seattle to
  Sea-Tac Airport)
• Bridging the Gap and Transit Now approval
• FAST Projects Progress
• RTID, ST2, Kitsap POF, Viaduct are headed for
  the ballot
• Major Highway Projects Complete/Underway

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Status of Major Programs

• Freeways Arterials
• Transit
• Ferries

• Nonmotorized
• Aviation
• Freight

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Implementing The Plan (Progress in 2006 toward
2010 Goals)
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Action Strategy Findings

• Destination 2030 is still valid changes are
  needed
• 2007 Plan Update addresses new requirements
• - SAFETEA-LU and State Commute Trip Reduction
• 2010 Plan Update will address longer-term issues
• - Sustainable financing strategies /
  partnerships
• - More rigorous project prioritization tools
  (Least-cost
• Planning)
• - Active system management and operation
  (Congestion Management Process)
• - Explore / implement tolling and pricing
  programs

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Action Agenda

• Short Term
• - Assure RTID/ST2 Ballot Success
• - Recommendations to the 2007 Legislature
• Medium Term Advance the Next Set of Regional
  Priorities
• - Needs not included in RTID
• - Begin planning for ST3
• Long-Term Close the Funding Gap
• - Secure new revenues/update financial strategy
• - Defer some projects (illustrative projects)

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Action Strategy Schedule

• Fall 2006 Review by TPB Working Group, Plan
  Integration Committee, RPEC, county groups
• December 2006 TPB review
• January 11, 2007 TPB approval
• January 25, 2007 Executive Board approval
• April 2007 General Assembly approval
• May 2007 Submittal to WSDOT

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Changes will be made to reflect

• New project cost information (WSDOT)
• Evolving RTID and ST2 programs being prepared for
  the 2007 ballot measure
• Transportation Recommendations to the 2007
  Legislature (after Executive Board approval)

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Recommended Policy Board Actions

• Approve the 2007 Action Strategy
• Direct staff to include the final PSRC
  Transportation Recommendations to the 2007
  Legislature to complete the document for
  submittal to WSDOT

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Contacts and Information

• Stephen Kiehl
• Principal Planner
• 206-464-6715
• Skiehl_at_psrc.org

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