Mobility
21 2005 Transportation Summit Recommendations
Transportation
and the Economy
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Broaden the bi-partisian Mobility
21 coalition to increase awareness about economic importance
of goods movement throughout the region, and critical
role transportation plays in the regional economy and
quality of life. Focus the coalition on the next generation
of jobs and transportation infrastructure needed to grow
a more sustainable, vibrant economy.
Develop new state and federal
transportation legislation so public-private partnerships
can build, fund and secure
transportation system. Focus public-private transportation
infrastructure partnerships to facilitate timely movement
of goods and people to increase region’s opportunities,
economic competitiveness and overall quality of life.
Develop a Quality of Life Index that
reflects a contextural shift in the paradigm of decision-making
for major transportation corridor studies and infrastructure
investments. Minimum indicators would include Environment,
Equity and Economy as key indicators for determining
the value of proposed improvements/investments.
Develop indicators that measure the quality of participation,
process and education in public outreach and education
programs associated with major transportation corridor
studies. Use these indicators to establish a threshold
for community based support.
Allocation of funds must be based
on strategic needs and not fixed allocations to states
Risk assessment of transportation projects justifies
use of homeland security funds for major infrastructure
projects (i.e. 710 and port improvements)
Reduce red tape within Department of Homeland Security
so that small companies can effectively complete for
funding and/or DHS needs to incorporate strong incentives
in procurement language that encourages big companies
to partner with smaller enterprises.
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