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Transportation InfrastructureA Problem In Search of Principles
Presented to
Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO)
Presented by
Bradley L. MalloryPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Baker Corporation
September 1, 2009
National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission
“A New Framework for Transportation Finance”
Source: National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission
Insufficient Funding No Silver Bullets
Tax-Driven Base Unsustainable
Indirect User Fee System Weak
VMT Fee System Consensus
Financing Approaches Unsuitable
Quantifying the National Infrastructure ProblemInfrastructure Type Condition Comments
Airports D Long overdue modernization Increased delays and inadequate support infrastructure
Bridges C 1 in 4 of America’s bridges are either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete
Dams DDrinking Water D
Energy D+Hazardous Waste D
Inland Waterways DLevees D
Public Parks & Recreation CRail C Rail offers the highest return on investment with the lowest environmental impact
But, $200 billion is needed to facilitate the anticipated growth through 2035
Roads D One-third of America’s roads are in poor to mediocre condition $186 billion is needed annually to substantially improve road conditions
Schools DSolid Waste C+
Transit D Use of transit infrastructure increased 25% between 1995 and 2005 $21.6 billion to substantially improve transit infrastructure to meet growing demand
Wastewater D
Source: ASCE Infrastructure Report Card (2009)
Quantifying the National Infrastructure Problem
America’s Infrastructure G.P.A. DEstimated 5-Year Investment Need $2.2 trillion
Estimated Actual Spending $903 billionAmerican Recovery & Reinvestment Act $71.76 billion
Five-year Investment Shortfall ($1.176 trillion)
Source: ASCE Infrastructure Report Card (2009)
SAFETEA-LU
Expires September 30, 2009 Always LATE!!! Possible 18-month extension Stimulus supplement not a
long-term solution Leadership is THE issue
Presidents have not mattered Congress has!
The Realities
Why we have reason to be optimistic … Strong leadership Bi-partisan committee Emerging recognition of the need
Why we should be worried … Taxes must be raised Taxes must be raised Taxes must be raised
Understanding the Nature of the Problem
Emotionally Charged Issues
Agree on Principles
Let the Process Work
1st Principle
Maintenance First …
But Not “Maintenance Only”
2nd Principle
User Fees Plus …
Use All the Tools Available
WVVA
NC
SC
GA
FL
KY
TN
AR
LA
MS AL
PR
3rd Principle
Market Discipline …
“Skin in the Game”
4th Principle
Shared Decision Making …
Effectiveness, Not Efficiency
5th Principle
Sustainability …
Engineering, Not Social Engineering
6th Principle
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2020
Do It Now …
It Won’t Get Cheaper or Easier
“Average costs of highway construction materials: Up
46% Since 2004”
Source: AP Report from TRIP (The Road Information Program) Research
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Conclusion
Best Possible Outcomes
Understanding the Problem+ Applying the Principles+ Political Will
Transportation InfrastructureA Problem In Search of Principles
Presented to
Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO)
Presented by
Bradley L. MalloryPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Baker Corporation
September 1, 2009
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