I-5 Bridge Bi-State Tolling
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Meeting Presentation (pdf 3mb)
Item 1: 9 a.m.
Welcome & introductions
Presenters: Julie Brown, Chair, Oregon Transportation Commission
Debbie Young, Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission
Item 2: 9:10 a.m.
Public comment
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Item 3: 9:25 a.m.
Opening comments – Oregon and Washington State Departments of Transportation
Presenters: Julie Meredith, Secretary, Washington State Department of Transportation
Lisa Sumption, Interim Director, Oregon Department of Transportation
Item 4: 9:35 a.m.
Tolling Level 3 Traffic & Revenue Study
Presenters: Carley Francis, Interim Program Administrator, Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
Liz Horta, Level 3 Traffic and Revenue Lead, Stantec
Brent Baker, Financial Structures Lead, Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
The Commissions directed a level 3 study on four toll rate scenarios to estimate traffic and revenue impacts of each. A briefing will be provided covering the scope and approach of the study and the results which will inform toll rate setting.
Item 5: 10:20 a.m.
Assessing Tolling Capacity for IBR Program Financing
Presenters: Jason Richter, Deputy Treasurer – Debt Management, Washington State Office of the State Treasurer
Ethan Pendlebury, Debt Manager, Oregon Department of Transportation
The Oregon Department of Transportation’s municipal advisor and the Washington State Office of the State Treasurer assessed the ability of toll rate scenarios under consideration by the Commissions to meet financing requirements. An overview of the assessment and results will be provided.
Item 6: 10:50 a.m.
Assessing Possible Toll Discounts & Exemptions
Presenters: Carl See, Deputy Director, Washington State Transportation Commission
Liz Horta, Level 3 Traffic and Revenue Lead, Stantec
Brent Baker, Financial Structures Lead, Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
The Commissions directed an assessment be conducted on the potential impacts and considerations surrounding possible toll exemptions and discounts. Results of the assessment will be provided.
Item 7: 11:20 a.m.
Discussion and next steps
Presenters: Carl See, Deputy Director, Washington State Transportation Commission
Meg Rowe, JD, Manager, Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program, Office of Innovative Funding, Oregon Department of Transportation
Discussion will focus on potential rate-setting priorities and preferences, the current bi-state toll setting schedule, and public outreach efforts.
Item 8: 11:50 a.m.
Closing remarks
Presenters: Julie Brown, Chair, Oregon Transportation Commission
Debbie Young, Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission
Adjourn: 12 p.m.
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