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2030 Guam Transportation Plan

Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association Briefing January 16, 2008

Overview

• • The Administration has determined that it is in the best interest of the people of Guam to launch a massive effort to improve our surface transportation systems.

• The Federal Highway Administration concurs and is providing the additional resources for all Office of the Governor.

federally funded roads

in partnership with the Department of Public Works and the

Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB)

Management Team (PMT) has been selected as the Project – –

To complete a long-range transportation plan To manage and implement nearly $200 million in transportation improvements over the next five years.

Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB)

• One of the oldest continually operating engineering firms in the world (Established in 1885) • Over 10,000 employees with 250 offices in 82 countries • Recognized as a leader in transportation, engineering and consulting • Our team is on the ground working with local partners to accomplish the 17 major tasks included in the Islandwide Program Management Services Contract

Islandwide Program Management Services

• IPMS encompasses 17 major Task Orders to implement nearly $200 million in Federal Highway Funds • Focus will be on federally funded surface transportation projects • PB will work side-by-side with DPW to provide on-site expertise and support • Task Orders 1A and 1B have been initiated: – –

1A: Develop the 2030 Guam Transportation Plan 1B: Prioritize and initiate the first wave of actual projects

Scope of Work - Task 1A

• Planning and development of a 2030 Guam Transportation Plan (GTP) – Uses relevant data from earlier transportation plans – Comprehensive evaluation of existing highway conditions, data, plans & reports – Development of performance measures and a forecasting model (to include military expansion) – Analysis of existing projects and funding sources – Identification of potential transportation improvement projects – Strategies and recommendations for implementation

Scope of Work - Task 1A

• Scope of Work includes an extensive Public Input and Community Outreach Plan – Mayors Council & MPCs – Local & Federal Agencies – Commercial User Groups – Civic/Business Organizations – Ethnic & disadvantaged groups – Community at large – Military

2030 GTP Community Outreach Schedule

December/January February February/March April/May May/June June July/August Data Gathering/User Group Meetings Public Meeting Series 1 (North, Central & Southern regions) Existing Conditions - With & Without Military Expansion Transportation Improvement Strategies Draft Plan Recommendations Public Meeting Series 2 (North, Central & Southern Regions Final 2030 Guam Transportation Plan

2030 Guam Transportation Plan

• The 2030 GTP is on a very aggressive timeline for completion to help drive Federal Highway Funding • The PB team is collecting data and developing a computerized & updated transportation model • The proposed military build-up is a significant component to the overall planning and will have an impact on the proposed schedule of activities • • Community engagement at all levels is crucial to realize the success of the plan

We invite you to participate and provide us with your suggestions and concerns!

Contact Us!

• Bruce Podwal - Project Manager • Dale McDaniel - Deputy Project Manager • Joe John Mantanona - Development Manager • Audrey Reyes – Information Assistant • Email: [email protected]

• Office: 646 6872 tel/646 6873 fax

2030 Guam Transportation Plan

Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association Briefing

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