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Our Mission. Your Mobility.

MOBILITY

SAFETY

ECONOMIC VITALITY

IDAHO ON THE MOVE:A Long-Range Plan to Improve Safety, Mobility and Economic Vitality

Presentation to the Idaho Rural PartnershipJanuary 6, 2011

Sonna Lynn Fernandez, ITD Intermodal Planning Manager

Idaho on the Move

What is it?

The Plan is:– A long-range policy plan

providing guidance and a roadmap to move forward

The Plan is not:– A detailed systems plan – A list of projects or

investments that the department will choose from

“ITD has the opportunity to create a truly new

future, not just a more

efficient past.”

Glen Hiemstra, Futurist.com

Idaho on the Move

What is in the Plan? Long-Range Goals– Safety– Mobility– Economic Vitality

Performance Management– Set goals– Measure Performance– Publish Results– Continuously Improve

Invest for Performance– Choose Investments that Advance Safety, Mobility,

Economic Vitality– Collaborate on a Complete System– Provide Increasingly Better Service to Idahoans

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The Linkage

GOALS

TANGIBLE RESULTS

INVESTMENT

PerformanceMeasures andManagement

Systems

- The system is safe- The system is in good condition an unrestricted- The users are satisfied- Services are timely and cost effective

S T I PBUDGET

Pavement Condition

“Expanding the transportation system in the

current revenue climate is a challenge because of

limited resources.

ITD has to be smarter about

the components in the existing

system in order to get more out

of them. Modern asset management systems give

ITD that intelligence”

Ed Bala, District 5 Engineer

Idaho on the Move

3 Long-Range Goals and Objectives

Improve safety– Data driven decisions– Cultural change– Commitment– Partnerships– Evaluation

Enhance mobility– Transportation choices for people and goods– ITD’s facilities in good repair– Use limited resources wisely

Support Idaho’s economy vitality– Economic sectors depend on transportation– Move people and goods efficiently– Seek partnerships and cooperation on freight– Provide intermodal access to jobs and commerce

“Mobility is what makes the system; as mobility

goes, so goes Idaho’s

public safety,

economy and quality

of life.”

Tom Cole, Chief Engineer

Idaho on the Move

3 Investment Strategies

Make sound investments tied to goals– OPRE (operation, preservation, restoration, and

expansion)

What is Operations?

• Snowplowing• Striping• Patching

potholes• Signal and

sign repair

• Crack sealing• Guard Rail

Repair• Grading gravel

What is Preservation?

• Seal coating• Pavement

overlays• Bridge deck

sealing• Bridge deck

replacement• Grading gravel

surfaces

What is Restoration?

• Completely rebuilding old roads and bridges

• Not adding lanes or widening roads

What is Expansion?• New systems• Adding lanes and

widening roads

“There has been a tremendous investment by

the state of Idaho to create

a safe and accessible

transportation system.

From plowing snow in the

winter to summertime construction,

ITD and its employees work

hard to preserve and

maintain Idaho’s

transportation system..”

Devin RigbyDistrict 4 Engineer

Idaho on the Move

Investment Strategies

Build complete transportation systems– Encourage the design and implementation of

complete transportation systems– Share responsibility– Align local values, goals and objectives– Encourage forums for input into decision-making

Collaborate on system investments– Create and maintain partnerships– Strengthen outreach and encourage public

participation

“Livability isAbout tying

transportation facilities to

broader opportunities such as access to good jobs,

affordable housing,

quality schools and safe streets.”

Scott Frey,Transportation

EngineerFederal Highways

Administration

Idaho on the Move

6 Key Management Principles

Customer Service– Customers are central to what we do. – Providing courteous, respectful and high quality service is

a clear expectation of all ITD employees. – When it is in the best interests of the public and the

department, we look for ways to get to “yes”.

Transparency and Accountability– ITD’s credibility depends on it. – Performance management process provides clear

information on the department’s performance, and measures improvement.

“Aviation relies closely

in other modes of

transportation to optimize the

efficiency of the total

transportation system.”

John DeThomas, Division of

Aeronautics Administrator

Idaho on the Move

6 Key Management Principles

Efficiency and Effectiveness– ITD is committed to operating with optimum internal

efficiency and effectiveness. – We embrace modern management tools and leading edge

project management practices.

Partnerships, Teamwork and Collaboration– ITD uses the power of partnerships to meet difficult

challenges. – Teamwork allows ITD to capitalize on the strengths of ITD

employees and partners. – ITD provides a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive

planning process to ensure stakeholder perspectives are considered.

“The keystone of

transportation is mobility;

relevant mobility in

Idaho requires access to a full

spectrum of transportation

choices and solutions.”

Randy Kyrias, Public

Transportation Administrator

Idaho on the Move

6 Key Management Principles

Employee Development– Employee performance determines ITD’s success. – ITD develops and retains subject matter

experts.– ITD encourages initiative.

Balanced Approach– Intermodal planning means highways, transit, bike and

pedestrian facilities and freight systems all work to support long range goals.

– ITD’s actions protect the environment, enhance community livability, promote transportation security and encourage energy efficiency.

“Employees are ITD’s

greatest asset. The retention of dedicated and skilled

employees is critical to ITD’s

ability to successfully complete its

complex mission.”

Gordon Wilmoth, ITD Controller

Idaho on the Move

Implements what is important to ITD

Performance Management Tools:– System management

tools– Performance planning– Near-term investment

planning– Performance monitoring

and reporting processes– Continuous

improvement model

“ITD has to be smarter

about the components in

the existing system in

order to get more out of them.

Modern asset management systems give

ITD that intelligence.”

Ed Bala, P.E. District 5 Engineer

Idaho on the Move

Continuous Performance ModelEstablish goals, objectives and

strategies that guide decision-making.

Make the most of limited funding

through strategic investments.

Track and compare actual performance

to established targets.

Assess performance and analyze for

potential improvements.

“ITD works hard to

keep families whole by

encouraging everyone to make smart

driving choices including

buckling up every time.”

Brent Jennings, Highway

Operations and Safety Engineer

Idaho on the Move

Performance Management Example

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ITD’s Management Tool DeploymentITD is implementing modern tools to better plan and manage infrastructure investments– Financial Planning System (anticipated 2011)– Transportation Management Systems

• Pavement Management• Bridge Management• Maintenance Management• Fleet and Equipment

– Management Systems• Network Management• WebCars (vehicle crash database)

“Measurement is not the

goal. Improvement

is the goal.Measurement is just a tool so that everyone

in the departmentknows and

works towardsthat goal.”

Lee Gagner,ITD Board Member

Idaho on the Move

ITD’s Management Tool DeploymentITD is implementing modern tools to better plan and manage infrastructure investments– Public Transportation Systems (anticipated 2011)

• Mobility Management and Administration System (MMAS)

• Advanced Public Transportation Systems/Intelligent Transportation Systems

– User Satisfaction Surveys• Partnership Survey • Customer Service Survey

– Project Management and Scheduling System (PSS)

“The department has access to

massive amounts of

data to make sound

investment decisions, ITD

will take advantage of

modern management

systems to turn this data into

useful information.”

Dave Tolman,Division of

Administration Administrator

Idaho on the Move

Implementation

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Public Involvement and Collaboration

Collaboration was key in developing the plan:– More than 590 people participated in 34 meeting

around the state– More than 300 people were involved in a

conference in which the plan was presented– More than 90 people participated in six open

public meetings

Open Public Comment period was October 25th - November 23rd, 2010– 31 public comments received

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What Did We Learn?

Overall, the Plan was positively received

Citizen groups were well represented

Many were interested in what “Collaboration” will look like

21 material changes were made to the Plan