Update of MDX Open Road Tolling

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1 Update of MDX Open Road Tolling Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee September 11, 2013

2 About MDX MDX is an agency of the state created by the State Legislature and the County Commission to assure that all tolls collected on the MDX system stayed in Miami-Dade County and are invested locally. MDX maintains, operates and improves the following expressways: SR 112/Airport Expressway SR 836/Dolphin Expressway SR 874/Don Shula Expressway SR 878/Snapper Creek Expressway SR 924/Gratigny Expressway MDX is governed by a 13 Board of Directors, appointed by the Governor and the County Commission. The FDOT Secretary for District 6 is also a member of the board.

3 How MDX Funds Projects MDX primary source of revenue is the toll collected on its five expressways. MDX does not receive federal funds or the State Transportation Trust fund. It does not receive any gas tax, property tax, impact fees or county transit tax. Only tolls collected on its expressways are used to fund maintenance, improvements and expansion of MDX s system. MDX borrows money by selling bonds and uses toll revenue as collateral, similar to a home mortgage loan where collateral secures the loan until fully paid in approximately a 30 year period.

4 Impact of MDX Investments to Date All toll revenue invested locally 32 new lane miles of added capacity 87% of the system resurfaced (191 out of 220 lane miles) Estimated 12,600 jobs created to date Congestion ranking improved to 11 th place most congested (2011) from top ten in prior years [2011 Urban Mobility Report] System safety upgrades implemented

5 Partnerships and Contributions MIA Central Boulevard Reconstruction ($35M) SR 836 / SR 826 Interchange Improvements ($209M) SR 874 / SR 826 Interchange Improvements ($60M) Miami Intermodal Center ($86M) SR 836/I-95 Phase I ($5M) NW 137 th Avenue ($14M) City of Hialeah NW 138 th Street ($12M) Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) for SR 836/SR 826 Interchange ($3M) 12 parcels for joint use with MDT for MIC-Earlington ($4M) Loan to FDOT for r/w acquisition of SR 836/SR 826 Interchange ($59M) MDX s contribution of over $489 million or 1/3 of MDX s debt has made possible the advancement of these infrastructure projects.

6 How Projects are Financed Your Toll Dollars Improved Mobility Operate, Maintain System & Fund New Projects $0.32 Operate the System $0.63 Funding New Projects $0.05 Renewal & Replacement Create Jobs

7 Timeline Post ORT Master Plan 28% of Users Pay 2006 ORT Master Plan Approved 42% of Users Pay 2007 Toll Rate Setting for Pilot ORT SR 836 Extension & Project Opened Updated Toll Rate Policy Approval SR 924, SR 874, SR 878 Toll Rate Approval 55% of Users Pay 2010 SR 924, SR 874, SR 878 Go-Live SR 112/SR 836 Toll Rate Approval % of Users Will Pay SR 112/SR 836 Civil & Gantry work begins 2014 SR 112/SR 836 Go-Live

8 Overview of Open Road Tolling (ORT) In 2006, the MDX board approved an Open Road Tolling Master Plan to change toll collection to an all-electronic system on its five expressways. SR 924/Gratigny Expressway, SR 874/Don Shula Expressway and SR 878/Snapper Creek Expressway were converted to all-electronic in In the summer of 2014, the SR 112/Airport Expressway and SR 836/Dolphin Expressway will also go through a conversion to an all-electronic toll collection. These changes will allow MDX to keep up with the current demand while planning and funding future needed improvements. MDX s goal is to make the commute for users safer and more efficient, while making payment of tolls fair and equitable.

9 Overview of Open Road Tolling (ORT) On March 19 th, 2013, after 5 Public Reviews and a Public Hearing, the MDX Board approved a new Toll Rate for SR 836 of $0.70 per mainline gantry and $0.30 per ramp gantry SR 112 of $0.35 per mainline gantry. On April 30 th, 2013 during the regular monthly MDX Board meeting, a motion was made to take to the public for review and input a lower proposed Toll Rate for SR 836 of $0.60 per mainline gantry. On June 18 th, 2013, a second Public Hearing took place and the MDX Board approved the $0.70 per mainline gantry.

10 Approved Toll Rates for SR 836/Dolphin Expressway $0.70 $0.70 $0.70 $0.70 $0.70 $0.70 All ramps are $0.30

11 Approved Toll Rates for SR 112/Airport Expressway $0.35 $0.35 $0.35 $0.35

12 FY Work Program $869,292 million investment in 5 years 9,448 direct and indirect jobs

13 Major New Projects Funded in FY Work Program $24 Million $ 9 Million $67 Million $171 Million $175* Million $110 Million LEGEND Construction Projects SR 836 / I-95 Interchange (MDX/FDOT Joint Participation) *FDOT $80 million / Phase SR 836 East of SR SR 836 / NW 87 Avenue SR 874 Ramp Connector Design Projects SR 924 Extension West PD&E Study Projects Connect Four Express Study Costs of new phases funded - Updated 7/30/2013

14 FY Work Program Major New Projects Construction - Improvements to SR 836 from NW 57 th Avenue to NW 17 th Avenue to increase capacity and improve traffic flow on the most congested segment of SR 836, including 57 th, 42 nd, and 17 th Avenue interchanges ($171M) Proj. No Construction - Improvements to SR 836 northbound ramp to I-95 to provide greater capacity and safety ($175M - 50/50 split with FDOT) Proj. No Construction - Improvements to SR 836 at NW 87 th Avenue to provide system to system connection to SR 826 and increase capacity ($67M) Proj. No Construction - New connection from SR 874 to 128 th Street to provide much needed access to major employment centers from southwest residential areas ($110M) Proj. No Design/Right of Way - SR 924 west extension to the Homestead Extension of the Florida s Turnpike ($24M) Proj. No Planning - Connect 4 Project Development and Environment Study ($9M)

15 SR 836/Dolphin Expressway NW 87 Avenue Interchange Construction - Improvements to SR 836 at NW 87 th Avenue to provide system to system connection to SR 826 and increase capacity ($67M). Improves access to cargo and warehouse area in West Miami-Dade.

16 SR 836/Dolphin Expressway Capacity Improvements NW 57 Avenue to 17 Avenue Construction - Improvements to SR 836 from NW 57 th Avenue to NW 17 th Avenue to increase capacity and improve traffic flow on the most congested segment of SR 836, including 57 th, 42 nd, and 17 th Avenue interchanges, additional travel lane, operational improvements ($171M)

17 SR 836/Dolphin Expressway Interchanges at NW 57, LeJeune and NW 27 Avenues

18 SR 836/Dolphin Expressway Northbound Ramp to I-95 N New elevated EB facility exclusively for NW 12 Ave traffic destined to I95 NB and SB Construction - Improvements to SR 836 northbound ramp to I-95 to provide greater capacity and safety Phase 1 ($175M 50/50 share with FDOT) Project No WP to be modified to include Phases 2 & 3 for interchange

19 SR 836/Dolphin Expressway NW 17 Avenue to the SR 836/I-95/I-395 Interchange EB movements to I-395 is provided on new C-D facility N New elevated C-D road with stop controlled offramp at NW N River Dr New elevated EB C-D facility exclusively for NW 12 Ave traffic destined to I95 NB and SB

20 SR 874/Don Shula Ramp Connector to SW 128 Street Construction - New connection from SR 874 to 128 th Street to provide much needed access to major employment centers from southwest residential areas ($110M) New expressway connection for growing areas of South Miami-Dade over HEFT Widening of SW 128 th Street to 4 lanes residential areas

21 SR 924/Gratigny Parkway West Extension to Turnpike Design/Right of Way - SR 924 west extension to the Homestead Extension of the Florida s Turnpike

22 FY Work Program Projects Under Construction Central Boulevard Reconstruction Main road connecting Miami International Airport with SR 836/Dolphin Expressway and SR 112/Airport Expressway MDX is partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Completion in 2013 / Estimated cost $63 million MDX is contributing 50%

23 FY Work Program Projects Under Construction SR 874/Don Shula Expressway Mainline Reconstruction Kendall to Palmetto Mainline reconstruction of SR 874/Don Shula Expressway from Kendall Drive to SR 826/Palmetto Expressway Last phase of reconstruction of existing SR 874/Don Shula Expressway Includes widening of the roadway from 4 to 6 lanes, as well as resurfacing in anticipation of future traffic increase in the area Completion in 2013 / Estimated cost $67 million

24 FY Work Program Projects Under Construction SR 836/Dolphin and SR 826/Palmetto Interchange MDX is partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) MDX is contributing $214 million to FDOT to advance the project Completion in 2015 / Estimated cost $600 million

25 FY Work Program Projects Under Construction SR 112 and SR 836 Infrastructure Modifications for ORT

26 MDX Vision Long Range Plan

27 FY Work Program Planning Projects SR 924 West Extension to Turnpike Project Development and Environment Study - Public Hearing scheduled for November 2013 and completion of study in January Next final design phase funded. SR 924 East Extension to I-95 Project Development and Environment Study - Public Hearing scheduled for November 201 and completion of study in January/February No future phases funded. US 1 Express Project Development and Environment Study Completion of study in summer of MPO and Miami-Dade to make decision on future phases. No future phases funded. SR 836 Southwest Extension Environmental Impact Statement The five years study to commence in the Fall of Connect 4 Project Development and Environment Study Advertising for planning study in Summer 2014.

28 What happens if we do nothing Congestion occurs when there are more cars than the road can handle, which results on slower moving traffic, longer travel time, and more fuel consumption. MDX moves approximately1,000,000 users each day. Studies from Texas Transportation Institute, which measures congestion yearly in the United States, in 2011 ranked Miami #1 in congestion in Florida and #11 in the nation in Facts for Miami-Dade County in 2011: Congestion created 47 hours of delay per traveler per year Congestion created a waste in fuel of 25 gallons per traveler per year This equates to approximately $993 of extra cost to each auto commuter per year. If improvements are not made to meet future traffic demands, (MDX traffic to increase by 25% in 2020), the cost of congestion will also go up proportionately for every traveler.

29 Educational Campaign New Tolling Rates and Locations New methods of communication Informational video on rates and location Tele-Town Hall meetings Twitter Town Hall meetings Webinars, YouTube SunPass Activation Campaign Website Message Most common trips how much do I have to pay Why is it needed? Cost of doing nothing Volume and Frequency Toll Discount Program

30 Educational Campaign New Tolling Rates and Locations Information campaign prior to Go Live Community Outreach program Media interviews and coverage prior building up to why and how Outreach to cash customers Print media in conjunction with Public Information and Community Awareness notifications from Construction side Public affairs programming (radio) Public Service Announcements Dynamic Message

31 For more information please contact: Tere Garcia, Public Involvement phone: Please visit our website

32 Proposed New Toll Policy CPI Adjustment Starting Fiscal Year Rounded to nearest $0.05 Miami/Ft. Lauderdale index Toll-By-Plate rate equal to Twice the SunPass rate Started July 1, 2013 New projects shall be self sustained within 5 years (Principal, Interest and O&M) Toll rate setting must comply with Trust Indenture, all agreements and coverage requirements Future Discount Program 28

33 Time/Value/Money Comparison Last toll increase in years ago $1.00 in 2005 is the equivalent of $1.25 today Loaf of bread $0.16 $0.20 $1.15 $1.25 $1.98 Gallon of Milk $0.94 $2.24 $2.96 $2.22 $3.39 Gallon of Gas $0.22 $1.20 $1.09 $3.18 $3.52 First Class Stamp $0.03 $0.20 $0.32 $0.37 $0.44 Average Car $1,850 $8,500 $15,500 $28,400 $30,748 Average Home $17,400 $82,600 $113,150 $297,000 $202,100 30

34 MDX Toll Rates Compared to Others Revenue Generation Alternative Estimated Average Toll Rate / Mile (FY-15)* Turnpikes $ $0.08 Indiana Toll Road Concession (IN) $0.06 Orlando-Orange County Expy. Auth. SR 408 (FL) $0.15 North Texas Tollway Auth. (TX) $0.16 Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (TX) $0.17 Tampa-Hillsborough County Expy. Auth. (FL) $0.17 Massachusetts Turnpike-Boston Extension (MA) $0.23 Richmond Metropolitan Authority Powhite Parkway (VA) $0.24 E-470 Public Highway Authority (CO) $0.32 Dulles Greenway (VA) $0.32 South Bay Expressway LP (CA) $0.39 MDX options Toll Rate per mile for SR 836 and SR 112 * Only includes known future toll rate increases $ $

35 Estimated Additional Revenues For SR 836/Dolphin Expressway additional revenues $0.70 will generate approximately $53.0 million annually For SR 112/Airport Expressway additional revenues $0.35 will generate approximately $3.4 million These funds will be committed to the projects on the next slides. 21

36 SR 836 Common Trips $0.70 Mainline / $0.30 Ramps Trips From To Existing Future NW 137 th Ave. SR 826 $1.00 $1.00 NW 137 th Ave. MIA $1.00 $1.70 Turnpike SR 826 $0.75 $0.70 NW 107 th Ave. SR 826 $0.75 $0.70 SR 826 Downtown $1.00 $1.40 Turnpike MIA $0.75 $1.40 Turnpike Downtown $1.75 $

37 SR 112 Common Trips $0.35 Mainline Trips From To Existing Future MIA Downtown $1.00 $0.70 MIA NW 27 th Ave. $0.00 $0.35 Downtown MIA $0.00 $