Great Northern Corridor
Coalition Update
September 16, 2016
Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board
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Objectives
 What is the Great Northern Corridor Coalition?
 What work has been completed?
 What’s next?
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The corridor area is defined as all counties within
20 miles of the GNC.
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 BNSF
 State DOT’s
Idaho
Minnesota
Montana
North Dakota
Washington
Oregon
Wisconsin
 Ports:
 Everett
 Grays Harbor
 Longview
 Northern Montana
Pasco
 Portland
 Quincy
 Seattle
 Tacoma
 Vancouver, USA
 WPPA
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The Great Northern Corridor is…..
 3,331 railroad mainline route miles;
 38 regional and shortline railways;
 9 Interstate Highways, 11 U.S. highways, and many key
state highways;
 15 ports (deep water, lake, river and inland);
 Intermodal facilities, border facilities, and;
 2,322 road/rail at-grade crossings
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Phase II Tasks:
Task 1: Coalition Participation / Sustainability- in
process
1.1 Defining the GNC Coalition Business Model
1.2 Developing the Business Plan
1.3 Transition Assistance
Deliverable: Tech Memo - Business Model
Task 2: GNC Website- on-going
2.1 Enhancements
2.2 Future Enhancements and Maintenance
Deliverables: new pages/ content/ etc.
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Phase II Tasks:
Task 3: Stakeholder Participation Plan
 3.1 Supply Chain Interviews
3.2 GNC Coalition Meetings
 3.3 Public Forums and Events
Deliverables: Stakeholder Plan and Interviews
Task 4: SWOT Analysis
 4.1 Border Freight Analysis
 4.2 Highway Freight Flows
 4.3 Programmatic Corridor Initiatives
4.4 Threats Analysis
Deliverables: 3 Tech Memos
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Phase II Tasks:
Task 5: Planning Level Analysis and Project Identification
 5.1 Refine Phase 1 Project List
 5.2 Review and Refine Evaluation Criteria
5.3 Id and Analyze Priority Projects- redefining
Deliverable: Tech Memo
Task 6: Findings and Recommendations
• Draft Final Report
• Final Report, Draft Exec. Summary and Presentation
• Executive Summary & Action Plan
• Final Presentation Materials
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ATRI Truck O/D Analysis
An Examination of How Highways Support the Intermodal
Nature of the Great Northern Corridor
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Spokane Intermodal Yard
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Spokane
Intermodal
Yard
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South
Seattle
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South Seattle
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South
Seattle
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Task 1 - Coalition Sustainability
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Mission Statement
Promote a premier multi-state freight corridor.
By acting collectively to promote public policy, research
and infrastructure development that expands commerce
on the corridor.
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Vision Statement
“The Great Northern Corridor is a
globally competitive, multistate freight
Corridor consisting of a seamless road
and rail network that promotes
economic growth for neighboring
communities and accommodates the
demand for safe, efficient, and
environmentally sound transportation
services.”
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Goals
 Position the Great Northern Corridor as a national leader and model of
collaboration and coordination among transportation alliances in eight states and
bordering Canadian provinces;
 Sustain and enhance the economic vitality and global competitiveness of the
Region;
 Support efficiencies that reduce the transportation carbon footprint;
 Support a sustainable and secure energy future;
 Support freight compatible land use development along the corridor;
 Invest in a 21st Century transportation system that utilizes diverse revenue and
financing mechanisms;
 Support a seamless, efficient, and integrated freight system;
 Encourage optimal modal freight movement based on efficiency, demand, capacity,
and environmental sustainability;
 Implement advanced operations and technology solutions to improve freight
mobility.
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Value Proposition
Through collective action:
 Promote freight related economic development and growth
 Provide a collaborative process for Corridor-wide project prioritization and
advancement
 Provide support for discretionary grant programs: FASTLANE, TIGER, other
 Serve as unified advocate on Corridor freight matters
 Share information among coalition members to enhance the movement of goods
through the Corridor
 Educate the public and stakeholders on the economic benefits of the Corridor
 Provide an influence for smaller communities along the corridor to improve
freight mobility
 Serve as “trusted advisor” and partner on Corridor freight transportation issues
 Support research efforts to improve the movement of freight along the Corridor
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GNC Coalition Organizational Structure
 Executive Board (5 members)
 Executive Director
 Steering Committee
 Operational Committees
 Membership
 Funding
and Advocacy
 Projects
 Programs
 Communications
 Economic
Development
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GNC Coalition Membership Tiers
 Coalition Members – full member privileges; two-year
commitment
 Associate Members – no voting rights, committee
participation permitted, excluded from chair positions
 Friends of Coalition – on mailing list, attend meetings
at the “Friends” rate
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Stakeholder Segments - Future
 Other state agencies
 Canadian provinces
 Federal agencies:
 Suppliers (consultants,
FHWA/FRA
technology companies,
 Other railroads: short lines vendors)
 Shippers – corridor supply
 Other transportation or
chains
logistics companies
 Local cities, communities
 MPOs/RTPOs
 Tribal nations
 Local economic
development agencies
 Other
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Thank You!
 Questions / Comments?
 Chris Herman, WPPA
 [email protected]
 360-489-8797
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