Maine Long-Range Transportation Plan Trends and Issues
Explore the Maine Long-Range Transportation Plan presented at the Maine Aeronautical Advisory Board Annual Meeting in 2018. Delve into the assumptions, trends, and issues impacting Maine's transportation future, including aging population, labor market challenges, global trade opportunities, urbanization, and more. Gain insights into the state's strategies, stakeholder involvement, and funding needs as it navigates these critical factors shaping its transportation landscape.
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Maines Long-Range Transportation Plan presented to Maine Aeronautical Advisory Board Annual Meeting June 27, 2018 presented by Jennifer Grant, Policy Development Specialist
Long-Range Transportation Plan Assumptions, Trends and Issues MaineDOT s Goals MaineDOT s Current Strategies Stakeholder Involvement Project Timeline Feedback/Thoughts? 2
Assumptions Focus will remain on asset management and maintaining/preserving the system Performance targets/measures will drive prioritization of investments Funding needs will increase as availability of funds remains static or decreases 3
Trends and Issues Aging Population/Changing Demographic Labor Market/Low Unemployment Global Trade/Freight Movement Urbanization/Shifting Population Tourism Technology Safety Climate 4
Aging Population/Changing Demographic Maine no longer has positive natural change. This trend is expected to continue as baby boomers advance in age. The prime working-age population is declining and Maine has the oldest median-age residents of any state in the nation. Source: US Census Bureau and Maine Dept. of Labor
Labor Market/Low Unemployment Record Low Unemployment Smaller labor force Slow population growth Center for Workforce Research Maine Dept. of Labor www.maine.gov/labor/cwri Aging Population, Declining Birth rate What s happening
Global Trade/Freight Movement Projected growth 2-3%/year over next 30 years Freight flows expected to grow 56% by tonnage and 91% in value by 2045 Maine is capitalizing on niche markets Ability to be a big player with geographic location Trucks will still dominate freight movement in and out of Maine 7
Tourism Family-friendly, natural appeal Food, beverage and culinary activities; sightseeing popular Low Unemployment, Gas Prices
Technology There has been an automated beer delivery and automated Lyft trips Automated vehicles, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology could hit their tipping point within 10 years, continuing to drive smart cities and shared mobility Otto delivers beer automatically http://www.nutonomy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-28-at-9.24.28-PM.png Cities in Maine are already getting smarter Automated Lyft in Boston s Seaport Investment in automated vehicles should continue at a rapid pace, while the electric vehicles market share is continuing to grow Smart street lights in Maine cities and towns The majority of new vehicles sold in 2040 could be electric Source: Loup Ventures, Bloomberg New Energy Finance 2017
Climate Current and Future Risks Extreme weather events Sea Level Rise Storm Surge
MaineDOTs Vision, Goals and Strategies Current Strategies Maintain and preserve the existing system utilizing asset/performance management strategies Maximize investments from grants Partner engagement Streamline regulatory compliance processes
Stakeholder Involvement Ports, Freight Shippers Providers and Users of Public Transportation Private Providers of Transportation State Agencies RPOs, Non- Metropolitan Officials Business Community Tribal MPOs Governments Focus Groups Meetings Public Forums Surveys LRTP
Maine LRTP Update Schedule May September July August October June Develop Background Resources Trends | Public Involvement Plan | Requirements | Existing Works Public & Partner Engagement Public Survey | Partner Meetings Develop Technical Resources Needs | Strategies | System Performance Report | Performance Management Framework | Refine Vision, Goals, and Objectives Develop Draft LRTP Public Comment | Final Vision, Goals, and Objectives Plan Roll Out Federal Review | Implementation 15
Feedback/Thoughts? http://www.maine.gov/mdot/longrangeplan/
