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 HORIZON,
a quarterly policy publication, examines topics across all modes of
transportation, reflecting the concerns of policymakers and leaders in
government, industry and the general public. It provides analysis and commentary
from transportation experts. Subscribe online today.
Winter 2008: The Value of Transportation Assets -- How Much Are They Really
Worth? [pdf, 29 pages, 1.45mb]
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“The State of the Union-Crumbling”
Stateline.org reporter Eric Kelderman provides an overview of how badly U.S.
facilities have fared in recent years.
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“Our Legacy of Neglect: The Longfellow Bridge and the Cost
of Deferred Maintenance”
Pioneer Institute Research Director Steve Poftak and Merrimack College
professor Dave Westerling use a single bridge to spotlight the effects of
ignoring maintenance needs.
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"Economic Growth Benefits of Transportation Infrastructure
Investment"
Dr. John Taylor of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy points to some of
the economic benefits generated by increased transportation investment.
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"Raising Gas Taxes Won’t Fix Our Bridges"
Dr. Adrian Moore of the Reason Foundation provides his commentary that
explains why higher state and federal gas taxes are not effective ways to
raise revenue for infrastructure investment.
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On the HORIZON
Presents a summary of the interim report released in February by the
National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission, the
body tasked by Congress to evaluate the current approach to funding
transportation infrastructure and recommend options.
Fall 2007: Strategies for the Future? [pdf,
33 pages, 1.6mb]
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“Second Annual Texas Transportation Forum: In Review:” A
look back at the 2007 event where state and national transportation leaders
discussed different transportation issues.
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Keynote address - “Texas and the Mobility Imperative” by
Alan E. Pisarski, national transportation expert, presented how time and
distance factor into state and national transportation policy and the
importance of dealing with rising congestion amid a growing population.
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Breakout Session - “Legislative Update: Austin and
Washington, D.C.” by JC Sandberg, counsel and senior public policy
advisor at Baker Donelson, described the current climate in Congress as
members tackle the transportation funding crisis.
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Breakout Session - “The Cost of Congestion” by Bill
Hammond, president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, warned
Texans that rising traffic congestion means lost time for business,
causing less productivity and higher prices for goods and services.
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ON THE HORIZON – A brief interview with JungEun (Jen) Oh, a
graduate student at the Purdue University College of Engineering, whose
essay, “A Design for a Comprehensive Usage-Based Road Pricing,” won the ITS
America 2007 Student Essay Competition.
Summer 2007: Public Funding vs. Private Financing — What Makes Sense and When? [pdf,
22 pages, 6.3mb]
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"Public-Private Partnerships: Examining the Key Drivers of
Value" by Mark Florian, Jeff Holt and Jenn Frates.
Discusses the reasons that public- and private-sector entities are exploring
opportunities for PPPs as a way to finance infrastructure.
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"The Public Versus Private Toll Road Choice in the United
States" by Dennis J. Enright
Challenges the notion that the public-sector cannot match the private-sector
in generating capital and argues for a more cautious approach to PPPs.
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On the HORIZON — Interview with Dr. C. Michael Walton,
professor of civil engineering at UT-Austin and the 2007 ARTBA chairman.
Shares his thoughts on the state of transportation, his role in the
industry and issues to consider about its future.
Spring 2007: Tough Choices – Standing Out from the Crowd [pdf, 52 pages,
3.5mb]
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"Making Major Moves: Mitch Daniels, Governor of Indiana"
Discusses Governor Daniels' plan to eliminate the state's transportation
budget deficit and invest in Indiana's future through public-private
partnerships.
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"The Right Man at the Right Time: Ed Rendell, Governor of
Pennsylvania"
Examines Governor Rendell's decision to explore a private lease of the
Pennsylvania Turnpike to solve the state's transportation funding crisis.
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"A Transportation Investment Risk-Taker Emerges: Arnold
Schwarzenegger, Governor of California"
Covers Governor Schwarzenegger's efforts to pass Proposition 1B in 2006, a
$19.9 billion package for congestion relief, public transportation, ports
and bridge repair.
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"Turning the Corner on Congestion: Ken Livingstone, Mayor of
London"
Focuses on Mayor Livingstone's introduction of a congestion charge measure
in central London and its success in improving the flow of traffic and
reducing congestion.
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On the HORIZON: "First Annual Texas Transportation Forum: A
Look Back"
Highlights the issues addressed at the inaugural Texas Transportation Forum
as we approach the date for the July 2007 event.
Winter 2007: Transportation and the Economy [pdf, 25 pages, 4.7mb]
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"The Challenging Economics of Transportation"
by Dr. Arthur Laffer
Discusses why the nation must encourage investment in our transportation
system.
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"Transportation Investment and the Economy: Strategies to
Maximize Economic Return"
by Dr. Lance Neumann, Cambridge Systematics
Analyzes the trends that influence transportation investment and how some
states have responded.
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"How the Changing Economy Shapes Transportation Policy"
by Russell Laughlin, Senior Vice-President of Hillwood Properties
Highlights the AllianceTexas development as an example of public-private
partnerships stimulating economic growth despite rising congestion and
shrinking federal funds.
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On the HORIZON -- "Effects of the Panama Canal Expansion on
Texas Ports and Highway Corridors"
by Cambridge Systematics
Covers a report by Cambridge Systematics on the potential impact that the
Panama Canal expansion will have on Texas rail and port traffic, as well as
how the Trans-Texas Corridor fits into the mobility landscape of the future.
View a copy of the
full report.
Fall 2006: Innovations in Project Delivery [pdf, 36 pages, 1.3mb]
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“Public-Private Partnerships: The Most Effective Finance
Tool in the Box”
by Karen Hedlund, Nossaman, Guthner, Knox, and Elliott, LLP
Discusses the growing popularity of public-private partnerships and how
states can benefit from their use.
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“Concession Agreements: The Key to Unlocking Capital”
by D.J. Gribbin, Macquarie Holdings (USA), Inc.
Focuses on how concession agreements can liberate capital trapped within
infrastructure assets.
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“Design-Build: A Proven Option for Effective Project
Delivery”
by Design-Build Institute of America
Highlights the structure and benefits of the Design-Build method for project
delivery.
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On the HORIZON – National Surface Transportation Policy and
Revenue Study Commission – First Field Hearing in Dallas, Texas
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Testimony: “The Federal Surface Transportation System:
Options for the Future” by Ric Williamson, Chairman of the Texas
Transportation Commission
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Testimony: “Unanswered Questions: Developing a National
Transportation Strategy” by Joseph M. Giglio, Ph.D, professor of
management at Northeastern University
Summer 2006: The Future of Transportation Finance
[pdf, 42 pages, 2.25mb]
- "A Quiet Crisis in Transportation Finance: Options for Texas"
by Martin Wachs, Ph.D., RAND Corporation
Discusses transportation financing choices facing state
and local governments.
- "The Return of Private Toll Roads"
by Robert Poole and Peter Samuel, Reason Foundation
Outlines the history and significance of tolling.
- "Mobility: All Roads Lead to Texas"
by Joseph Giglio, Ph.D., Hudson Institute
Emphasizes the need for innovative funding strategies for mobility projects.
- "Thinking about the Future of the Highway Program"
by Kenneth Orski, Editor,
Innovation Briefs
A commentary challenging us to engage in the important transportation funding
conversation.
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