I-81 Panel Meeting - Feb. 13, 2004

Agenda

I. Welcome and approval of minutes from January Public Meeting

II. Review of 2002 Solicitation, Selection Criteria, and Panel Process to Date-Chairman

October 2
Fluor and STAR Presentations

November 14
Financial Evaluations, Overview of Independent Environmental Review, and Summary of Local Government Comments

December 18
Traffic and Engineering Evaluation, Rail Diversion Study, and Distribution of Public Comments

January 15
Public Meeting to Accept Additional Public Comment

III. Review of FHWA Response to VDOT Tolling Questions-Chief Engineer

IV. Review of Additional Materials from Fluor and STAR-Chief Engineer

V. Review of Additional Toll Diversion Analysis and Issues-DRPT Assistant Director

VI. Questions and Final Comments of Proposers

VII. Discussion of Major Issues:

Timing of Advisory Panel Recommendation a. Relation to Environmental Review b. Relation to U.S. Congress Process c. Relation to Virginia General Assembly Process d. Comparison to Other CTB Processes
Transportation Needs in the I-81 Corridor a. Current b. Long Term c. Safety d. Vehicle Mix e. Topography
Role of Freight Rail in the I-81 Corridor a. Virginia Perspective b. National Perspective
The Need for Tolls in the I-81 Corridor a. Cars b. Trucks c. Equity d. Diversions e. Community and Economic Impacts
Economic Development a. Industry b. Shippers c. Employers d. Employees
Environment a. Impervious Surfaces b. Historic/Cultural Resources c. Air Quality d. Viewshed e. Land Use
Cost a. Construction Estimates b. Maintenance Issues c. Financing
Implementation and Phasing Issues
VIII. Recommendation(s) of the Panel

IX. Next Steps

X. Adjourn

XI. Media Availability

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