Kentucky Appalachian Regional Intermodal Airpark

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Multi-State/JurisdictionalFreight Transportation
Planning Talking Freight Seminar Series December
15, 2004
Wilbur Smith AssociatesPaula Dowell, Ph.D.
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Multi-State Alliances
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Multi-State Alliances
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Multi-State Alliances
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Multi-State Alliances
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Multi-State Alliances
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Multi-State Alliances
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Goals
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Why?
Origin
Multi-state Coalitions
Transportation needs

• Cannot be addressed easily using traditional
  approaches

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How?
Champion
Singleagency
Recruit members, organize
Becomes lead agency
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Facilitated by
Previous experience workingin a another
organizational setup
Example - SASHTO
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Framework
Various
MOU

• Formal
• Set out basic aspects

Degrees ofFormality
Terms of Reference

• Not a legal document
• Symbolize willingness

Informal
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Characteristics
NO POWERS
Act as Forums

• No controlling authority
• No binding authority

VOLUNTEER BASIS

• Coalitions operate in pursuit of shared
  interests

Coalitions
MEMBERS ACT ON OWN ACCORD

• Do not relinquish prerogatives with regard to
  Alliance decisions

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Influenced byAnticipated Benefits
Win-Win Outcome is Key

• Some are bigger winners
• But all must win (perceive)

Level of Commitment from Members
Compromises

• To achieve win-win
• To avoid problems for partners

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Respect for uniquecircumstances
MajorDecisions
Resolved outside of formal settings
Formally ratified at meetings
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Support of a
Helpful if
Well organized
Private - SectorAdvocacy Group
Active
Similar Objectives
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Advantages
Alliances
COLLECTIVE POWER
Greatersphere ofinfluence

• Achieve more than if each members act alone

Especially true if seekingFederal discretionary
funds
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Advantages
Economic Impacts
Achieve more

• Increase catchment area
• Agglomeration economies

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Funding
Achieve more
PooledFund Approach

• Tackle larger issues
• Broadens the scope
• Greater flexibility

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Typicallyplay a role
FederalAgencies
Source of funding
Disproportionate to role on steering committee
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Contribute to Pool
FinancialParticipationBy Members
Staff involvement
Travel expenses
Out-of-state travel policiescan limit involvement
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Keeping the Coalition Moving
Key to success
Level of Commitment
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Target
FundingSources
Federal Discretionary Grants
Congressional Earmarks
Leverage state funds
Credit Programs

• Federal
• State

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Funding is Issue

Phase I
BUILD COALTION

• Members cover costs
• Other association meetings

Phase II
STUDY/RESEARCH

• Federal earmarks, discret. formula
• Own funds (state)

Phase III
IMPLEMENT/COORDINATE

• Funding is Scarce

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Three Phases (Lives)
BUILD COALTION
Phase I

• Champion pushes idea
• Decide on vision, goals, plan, etc

Phase II
STUDY/RESEARCH

• Secure study funding (pool)
• Hire external resources
• Conduct study

Phase III
IMPLEMENT/COORDINATE

• Mostly coordinate

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Funding Needs

Phase I
BUILD COALTION

• Several Thousand

Phase II
STUDY/RESEARCH

• 1-5 Million

Phase III
IMPLEMENT/COORDINATE

• Hundreds of Millions and Billions

• Project eligibility
• Competing priorities
• Difficulty matching Federal funds

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Jurisdiction 1
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Coalition
Jurisdiction 1 Jurisdiction 2 Jurisdiction
3 Jurisdiction 4
Multi-State/Jurisdictional Approach
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Coalition
Public Sector Private Sector
Expanded Approach
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Greater Benefits
Value of Coalitions
Increase Influence
Multi-Jurisdiction Projects
Special Funding
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Thank You