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U.S. Maritime AdministrationU.S. Maritime Administration

Roger Bohnert Roger Bohnert Office of Intermodal System DevelopmentOffice of Intermodal System Development

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Growing CongestionGrowing Congestion

Between 1983 and 2003, total vehicle Between 1983 and 2003, total vehicle miles traveled in the US has increased miles traveled in the US has increased almost 90%. almost 90%.

The Interstate System, which comprises The Interstate System, which comprises just over 1% of the Nation's total miles just over 1% of the Nation's total miles of roadway, carries almost 25% of all of roadway, carries almost 25% of all traffic.traffic.

Highway congestion increased Highway congestion increased dramatically between 1983 and 2003, dramatically between 1983 and 2003, in both extent and duration. In the 10 in both extent and duration. In the 10 most congested urban areas of the most congested urban areas of the country, each rush hour traveler “pays” country, each rush hour traveler “pays” an annual virtual “congestion tax” of an annual virtual “congestion tax” of between $850 and $1,600 in lost time between $850 and $1,600 in lost time and fuel. and fuel.

Congestion in Atlanta

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Growth in Wasted HoursGrowth in Wasted Hours Congestion has increased dramatically over the past 2 decadesCongestion has increased dramatically over the past 2 decades

In the 13 largest cities, drivers spend the equivalent of almost In the 13 largest cities, drivers spend the equivalent of almost

eight work days each year stuck in trafficeight work days each year stuck in traffic

Source: Texas Transportation Institute, 2005 Urban Mobility Report

Annual Hours Lost to Congestion Per Peak Hour DriverVery Large Metro Areas, 1983 v. 2003

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80

60

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Annual Cost Of CongestionAnnual Cost Of Congestion

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North American Rail Network North American Rail Network (Bottlenecks & Congestion Areas)(Bottlenecks & Congestion Areas)

66

Major Freight Truck Major Freight Truck BottlenecksBottlenecks

77

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Trade Growth, 1860 to 2005Trade Growth, 1860 to 2005

Atlantic CoastCanadian Border

Pacific CoastGulf Coast

Mexican Border

The value of U.S. trade—measured in constant dollars by coast and land border—has grown rapidly over the last 30 years

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1,4371,437

6,1656,165(TEUs in thousands)

20202020

20042004

HoustonHouston1,0101,010 2,1522,152

MiamiMiami

2,0432,043 3,3823,382

OaklandOakland

4,4784,478

15,83515,835

NY/NJNY/NJ

1,8091,8095,5665,566

VirginiaVirginia

1,8601,860

6,6396,639

CharlestonCharleston

1,7981,7984,3964,396

TacomaTacoma

1,7761,776 2,5572,557

SeattleSeattle

1,6621,662

9,4209,420

SavannahSavannah

Projected Port Freight DemandProjected Port Freight Demand

* Forecast figures are based on an unconstrained 10-year linear regression, and do not reflect the expected capacity of each port in 2020.

LA/LBLA/LB

59,42059,420

13,10113,101

Volume of trade 2004 (actual) v. 2020 (unconstrained)*

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National Strategy toNational Strategy toReduce CongestionReduce Congestion

• Urban Partnership Agreements Urban Partnership Agreements

• Public-Private Partnerships Public-Private Partnerships

• Corridors of the FutureCorridors of the Future

• Reducing Border CongestionReducing Border Congestion

• Reducing Southern California Freight CongestionReducing Southern California Freight Congestion

• Increasing Aviation CapacityIncreasing Aviation Capacity

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America’s Marine Highway: America’s Marine Highway: A SolutionA Solution

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ENERGY1 Barge = 456 40’ Containers

228 Railcars DBL Stacked = 456 40’ Containers

456 Trucks = 456 40’ Containers

RAIL

TRUCK

MARINE HWY

= 15 Barrels

Congestion and SavingsCongestion and Savings

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Barriers to SuccessBarriers to Success

• Competitive disadvantage posed by:Competitive disadvantage posed by:

Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT)Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) 24-Hour Advance Notice Rule24-Hour Advance Notice Rule Multiple Lift Fees for Marine TransportMultiple Lift Fees for Marine Transport

• Lack of Awareness of Marine Highway benefitsLack of Awareness of Marine Highway benefits

Availability of Financing and InvestmentAvailability of Financing and Investment State/Local Authorities and ShippersState/Local Authorities and Shippers

• Inadequate Port InfrastructureInadequate Port Infrastructure

• Shortage of Assets (i.e., cranes, chassis, barges, etc.) Shortage of Assets (i.e., cranes, chassis, barges, etc.)

• Environmental/Emissions Environmental/Emissions

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Current Administration Support Current Administration Support

• February 2007 – Testified before Congress in support of February 2007 – Testified before Congress in support of America’s Marine Highway InitiativeAmerica’s Marine Highway Initiative

• April 2007 - Maritime Administration ReorganizationApril 2007 - Maritime Administration Reorganization

Established Office of Marine Highways and Passenger ServicesEstablished Office of Marine Highways and Passenger Services Established 10 Gateway Offices nationwide that will support Established 10 Gateway Offices nationwide that will support

America’s Marine Highways at the local and regional levelAmerica’s Marine Highways at the local and regional level

• Ongoing - Provide Incentives and Remove DisincentivesOngoing - Provide Incentives and Remove Disincentives

Focus on areas where operations already exist or industry/local Focus on areas where operations already exist or industry/local support is present.support is present.

Consideration of Legislative and Regulatory Initiatives.Consideration of Legislative and Regulatory Initiatives.

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Current Administration Support Current Administration Support Cont.Cont.

• November 2006 – October 2007 Carrier/ Shipper WorkshopsNovember 2006 – October 2007 Carrier/ Shipper Workshops

November 2006 – New York, NY - Large ShippersNovember 2006 – New York, NY - Large Shippers February 2007 – Tampa, FL – Hazmat ShippersFebruary 2007 – Tampa, FL – Hazmat Shippers June 2007 – Oakland, CA – Inter-port movementsJune 2007 – Oakland, CA – Inter-port movements October 2007 – Little Rock, AR –Metropolitan Planning OrganizationsOctober 2007 – Little Rock, AR –Metropolitan Planning Organizations

• May 2006 – U. S./Canada/Mexico Trilateral AgreementMay 2006 – U. S./Canada/Mexico Trilateral Agreement

Established Steering Group to address issues and impedimentsEstablished Steering Group to address issues and impediments Developing an “Information Clearing House” trilateral websiteDeveloping an “Information Clearing House” trilateral website Developing Shipper informationDeveloping Shipper information

• October 2007 –Administrator to Meet with Mexican CounterpartOctober 2007 –Administrator to Meet with Mexican Counterpart

Identify solutions that mitigate border crossing congestionIdentify solutions that mitigate border crossing congestion Seek opportunities for marine highway operations between the U.S. Seek opportunities for marine highway operations between the U.S.

and Mexico and Mexico

• October 2007 - Release Marine Highway Informational VideoOctober 2007 - Release Marine Highway Informational Video

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Building the Marine HighwayBuilding the Marine HighwayIndustry Solutions for the expansion ofIndustry Solutions for the expansion of

America’s Marine Highway…America’s Marine Highway…

• Contribute and participate in expanding America’s Marine Highway network.Contribute and participate in expanding America’s Marine Highway network.

• Seek job growth opportunities for Americans.Seek job growth opportunities for Americans.

• Seek increased opportunities for Public-Private Partnerships.Seek increased opportunities for Public-Private Partnerships.

• Get the Word Out – This is a Solution.Get the Word Out – This is a Solution.

• Get State and Local Support.Get State and Local Support.

• Get Shipper and Carrier Support.Get Shipper and Carrier Support.

• Focus on projects that can work in near-term to show success.Focus on projects that can work in near-term to show success.

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America’s Marine Highway America’s Marine Highway Initiative WebsiteInitiative Website

www.marad.dot.gov/mhiwww.marad.dot.gov/mhi