I-81 Corridor Coalition Goals and Objectives

SAFETY

• Define and quantify "safety issues" within the corridor
• Develop protocols and the technical ability (including an ITS system) to provide real time sharing of incident management information to mitigate traffic delays and avoid secondary incidents 
• Identify strategic placement of TWIS (Truck Weigh & Inspection Stations) and virtual weigh stations; develop uniform enforcement standards and practices to maintain work zone safety
• Ensure adequate availability of truck parking / rest areas
• Advocate for the provision of an educational program for younger drivers on sharing the road with commercial freight hauling vehicles

FREIGHT MOVEMENT

• Assess all current studies and data on freight movement through the corridor, including intermodal / inland port facilities 
• Develop uniformity of data and definitions
• Undertake a comprehensive study (or one to fill in any gaps of knowledge) to provide a complete understanding of total quantities, descriptions, origins and destinations, and mode of movement of all freight moving through the corridor, as well as projections for future increases

ENVIRONMENT

• Coordinate the provision of hookups for IRTs (Idle Reduction Technologies) 
• Encourage additional alternative fueling stations as appropriate along corridor 
• Encourage use of Green Building Practices for truck parking facilities, rest areas and weigh stations 
• Compile data of air quality studies completed along the corridor to collaborate on areas of non-attainment.

TECHNOLOGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE 

• Develop a website to communicate real time sharing of critical information
• Develop protocols and technical ability to provide real time sharing of critical information 
• Encourage implementation of an inter-operative 511 System in the corridor 
• Share with coalition states and provide public access to information on construction schedules and seek long-term coordination of maintenance schedules 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

• Share information and expand planning outreach to consider economic development opportunities as they relate to transportation

FINANCE

• Share statewide investment plans for corridor improvements and collaborate to the maximum extent possible
• Identify state / federal funding opportunities and strategy 
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