State Responses to Energy Sector Developments

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General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(327)
Former Study Number:
Lead Organization: Texas Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: May 27, 2015
Solicitation Number: 1383
Partners: CA, LA, MT, ND, OH, PADOT, TX, WA
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date: Aug 31, 2016
Contract/Other Number: 9-1530
Last Updated: Apr 19, 2022
Contract End Date: Aug 31, 2016
Financial Summary
Contract Amount:
Suggested Contribution:
Total Commitments Received: $220,000.00
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Chris Glancy
chris.glancy@txdot.gov
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Coral Torres
Coral.Torres@dot.gov
Phone: 202- 366-7602
Study Champion(s): Chris Glancy
chris.glancy@txdot.gov
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name
California Department of Transportation 2016 $20,000.00 Dawn Cheser Sang Le
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2015 $20,000.00 David North Tyson Rupnow
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2016 $20,000.00 David North Tyson Rupnow
Montana Department of Transportation 2015 $20,000.00 Chris Dorrington Susan Sillick
North Dakota Department of Transportation 2015 $20,000.00 Chad Orn Matthew Linneman
North Dakota Department of Transportation 2016 $20,000.00 Chad Orn Matthew Linneman
Ohio Department of Transportation 2015 $20,000.00 Anna Kuzmich General Research
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2015 $0.00 Halley Cole Heather Sorce
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2016 $20,000.00 Halley Cole Heather Sorce
Texas Department of Transportation 2015 $20,000.00 Joe Adams Ned Mattila
Texas Department of Transportation 2016 $20,000.00 Joe Adams Ned Mattila
Washington State Department of Transportation 2016 $20,000.00 Douglas Brodin Tim Carlile

Study Description

New and expanding energy sector developments – oil, natural gas, coal, wind, biofuels, and solar – are occurring in numerous states throughout the country. Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for crude oil and natural gas is expanding in many states. Extracting the sand used in the fracking process is underway in other states. Increased shipments of crude oil by rail and barges are occurring in still other states. Supply chains serving energy installations in one state often originate in another state. While states, counties, and communities are realizing economic benefits from these activities, the impacts from energy development on transportation systems are immediate and extensive. Rural roads and bridges are especially vulnerable to the increased volumes of trucks, but additional demands are also being placed on the rail, port, and aviation networks. State departments of transportation and other agencies are responding in numerous ways to increased truck traffic, infrastructure deterioration, and safety concerns. The influence of energy sector development on the transportation system is being examined by numerous states, the Transportation Research Board (TRB), and other organizations. Examples of TRB activities include workshops and sessions at Annual Meetings, a policy session at the 2013 Executive Committee Summer meeting, and a May 2014 Workshop in Arlington, Texas. In addition, a National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis on the topic is being finalized. Further, the recent ASCE Shale Energy Engineering Conference (SEEC) included numerous papers and presentations on topics related to the energy sector’s impact on the transportation system. One of the suggested follow-up activities from the Arlington workshop was the development of a Transportation Pooled Fund (TPF) project. The role of this TPF project is to provide a mechanism for partner states to share information and experiences with each other and with experts in the field related to responding to energy sector development. The project will also identify areas for needed research that may be funded in future years of the TPF, through the NCHRP, or by other sources.

Objectives

1. Provide communication and information sharing among member states related to proactive and reactive responses to energy sector developments, including industry engagement, infrastructure management, funding and financing, safety, planning and forecasting tools, and other related topics. 2. Provide a technology and knowledge exchange forum on the practical applications available to member states to better respond to ongoing demands on the transportation system from energy exploration, extraction, and production. 3. Conduct research on high-priority topics identified by the member states. Examples of possible research topics include methods to forecast future energy development and impact locations, improved asset management methods, infrastructure hardening and resiliency, estimating truck and rail traffic, and addressing safety and environmental concerns.

Scope of Work

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will serve as the lead for this TPF project and will contract with Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) to conduct specific work tasks and activities. The major tasks are: 1. Survey, Interview, and Site Visit Representatives from State Departments of Transportation – This task will include developing, posting, and analyzing an online survey, conducting telephone interviews, and conducting site visits to obtain information from state departments of transportation and other transportation agencies on the methods, tools, and techniques being used to address energy sector development impacts on the transportation system. Information on research projects underway in the various states will also be obtained. The task will expand on the work conducted under NCHRP Synthesis 45-10, The Impacts of Energy Developments on U.S. Roads and Bridges, research conducted for TxDOT, and research undertaken by TTI’s Transportation Policy Research Center. Information will be obtained on the type and extent of impacts. Information will also be solicited on promising practices for responding to energy impacts, which includes industry engagement, infrastructure management, safety, funding and financing, planning and forecasting tools, and other topics. The results will be summarized in a PowerPoint presentation and a report. (Schedule – 4-6 months) 2. Workshop and Member State Meeting – A workshop and meeting will be held for member states to exchange information on the challenges and opportunities associated with energy sector developments and to hear from experts on the topic. The workshop and meeting, which is anticipated to be held approximately 5-to-6 months into the project, will be organized with input from the member states. It is anticipated that the workshop may be held in conjunction with another conference or meeting organized by AASHTO or TRB to facilitate participation. Information obtained from the online survey and follow-up telephone calls will be presented and member states will share additional information and discuss issues and approaches. Funding for travel and expenses for two (2) representatives from member states will be provided. Member state participants will also have the opportunity to identify and discuss research needs and technology transfer activities, which may form the scope of work for additional years of the TPF or projects funded by other sponsors. A workshop and meeting summary will be prepared documenting the key topics discussed, possible follow-up research, and other future activities. 3. State-of-the-Practice Synthesis and Initiate Identified Research – The final product from the interviews, workshop, and meeting will be a state-of-the-practice synthesis. This synthesis will include best practice examples on the issues identified previously, including forecasting methods for new energy developments and impact areas, rapid response techniques for addressing infrastructure damage, funding and financing mechanisms, addressing safety concerns, and other topics. In addition, problem statements will be prepared on these and other topics for NCHRP, AASHTO, and other funding sources. Based on agreement from member states and funding availability, specific research projects may be initiated during the course of the year. Possible research topics may address methods for forecasting new energy developments and impact locations, rapid response techniques to infrastructure damage, improved asset management techniques, financing methods, and addressing safety concerns.

Comments

Funding is desired at the start of the project to ensure that services can be provided as anticipated. We estimate the cost to complete this effort to be $140,000. Participation is requested to be $20,000 per state, which will fund travel and expenses for two (2) representatives to participate in the workshop and meeting. The location of the workshop is to be determined, but will likely be held in conjunction with another meeting or conference. A 12-month schedule is anticipated, with a December 1, 2014 start date and a November 30, 2015 end date. As noted, the survey and interviews will be conducted over a 4-to-6 month period, the workshop/meeting will be held approximately halfway through the project, and identified research will be initiated after the workshop. The State Response to Energy Sector Development TPF may be continued in future years, addressing identified research needs, as well as a providing ongoing information sharing and updates on best practices

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Document Category Document Type Privacy Document Date Download
Closeout Memo TPF-5(327) Closeout MemoJWalker2.pdf Memorandum Other Public 2022-04-19
9-1530 State Responses to Energy Sector Developements 9-1530_ State Responses to Energy Sector Developements.pdf Deliverable Final Report Public 2022-04-08
Closeout 1576C TPF-5-327_Form-1576C-Closeout-PA.pdf Other Other Public 2021-10-07
Closeout Funding Spreadsheet Closeout Funding Spreadsheet-TPF-5(327)-Final.xlsx Other Other Public 2021-10-07
Study PowerPoint Presentation 9-1530-P1.pdf Other Other Public 2015-12-01
Project Summary Report 9-1530-PSR.pdf TPF Study Documentation Study Summary Public 2016-06-07
TPF 5-327 Quarter 2 (2016) Report TPF 5-327 Quarter 2 (2016) Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2016-08-12
TPF 5-321 Quarter 1 (2016) Report TPF 5-327 Quarter 1 (2016) Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2016-08-12
TPF 5-327 Quarter 4 (2015) Report TPF 5-327 Quarter 4 (2015) Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2016-01-02
TPF 5-327 Quarter 3 (2015) Report TPF 5-327 Quarter 3 (2015) Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2016-02-02
TPF 5-327 Quarter 2 (2015) Report TPF 5-327 Quarter 2 (2015) Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2016-02-02
Acceptance Letter Pooled Fund Project SPR TPF 5(198) 3.17.pdf Other Other Public 2015-07-17
Approved Waiver Approval of SP&R Waiver Solicitation#1383.pdf Memorandum Other Public 2015-07-13
Waiver Request Letter Waiver Request Letter - Solicitation # 1383.docx Other Other Public 2015-07-13
Waiver Request FHWA Texas Div Waiver Request & Letter -1383.pdf Other Other Public 2015-07-13
Documents Attached
Title File/Link Document Category Document Type Privacy Document Date Download
Waiver Request Letter Waiver Request Letter - Solicitation # 1383.docx Memorandum Other Public 2014-10-07

State Responses to Energy Sector Developments

General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(327)
Lead Organization: Texas Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: May 27, 2015
Solicitation Number: 1383
Partners: CA, LA, MT, ND, OH, PADOT, TX, WA
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date: Aug 31, 2016
Contract/Other Number: 9-1530
Last Updated: Apr 19, 2022
Contract End Date: Aug 31, 2016
Financial Summary
Contract Amount:
Total Commitments Received: $220,000.00
100% SP&R Approval:
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Chris Glancy
chris.glancy@txdot.gov
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Coral Torres
Coral.Torres@dot.gov
Phone: 202- 366-7602
Commitments by Organizations
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
California Department of Transportation 2016 $20,000.00 Dawn Cheser Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2015 $20,000.00 David North Tyson Rupnow tyson.rupnow@la.gov
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2016 $20,000.00 David North Tyson Rupnow tyson.rupnow@la.gov
Montana Department of Transportation 2015 $20,000.00 Chris Dorrington Susan Sillick 406-444-7693 ssillick@mt.gov
North Dakota Department of Transportation 2015 $20,000.00 Chad Orn Matthew Linneman 701-328-6904 mlinneman@nd.gov
North Dakota Department of Transportation 2016 $20,000.00 Chad Orn Matthew Linneman 701-328-6904 mlinneman@nd.gov
Ohio Department of Transportation 2015 $20,000.00 Anna Kuzmich General Research 614-644-8135 Research@dot.state.oh.us
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2015 $0.00 Halley Cole Heather Sorce 717-214-9508 hsorce@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2016 $20,000.00 Halley Cole Heather Sorce 717-214-9508 hsorce@pa.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2015 $20,000.00 Joe Adams Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2016 $20,000.00 Joe Adams Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Washington State Department of Transportation 2016 $20,000.00 Douglas Brodin Tim Carlile 360-705-7975 carlilt@wsdot.wa.gov

Study Description

Study Description

New and expanding energy sector developments – oil, natural gas, coal, wind, biofuels, and solar – are occurring in numerous states throughout the country. Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for crude oil and natural gas is expanding in many states. Extracting the sand used in the fracking process is underway in other states. Increased shipments of crude oil by rail and barges are occurring in still other states. Supply chains serving energy installations in one state often originate in another state. While states, counties, and communities are realizing economic benefits from these activities, the impacts from energy development on transportation systems are immediate and extensive. Rural roads and bridges are especially vulnerable to the increased volumes of trucks, but additional demands are also being placed on the rail, port, and aviation networks. State departments of transportation and other agencies are responding in numerous ways to increased truck traffic, infrastructure deterioration, and safety concerns. The influence of energy sector development on the transportation system is being examined by numerous states, the Transportation Research Board (TRB), and other organizations. Examples of TRB activities include workshops and sessions at Annual Meetings, a policy session at the 2013 Executive Committee Summer meeting, and a May 2014 Workshop in Arlington, Texas. In addition, a National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis on the topic is being finalized. Further, the recent ASCE Shale Energy Engineering Conference (SEEC) included numerous papers and presentations on topics related to the energy sector’s impact on the transportation system. One of the suggested follow-up activities from the Arlington workshop was the development of a Transportation Pooled Fund (TPF) project. The role of this TPF project is to provide a mechanism for partner states to share information and experiences with each other and with experts in the field related to responding to energy sector development. The project will also identify areas for needed research that may be funded in future years of the TPF, through the NCHRP, or by other sources.

Objectives

1. Provide communication and information sharing among member states related to proactive and reactive responses to energy sector developments, including industry engagement, infrastructure management, funding and financing, safety, planning and forecasting tools, and other related topics. 2. Provide a technology and knowledge exchange forum on the practical applications available to member states to better respond to ongoing demands on the transportation system from energy exploration, extraction, and production. 3. Conduct research on high-priority topics identified by the member states. Examples of possible research topics include methods to forecast future energy development and impact locations, improved asset management methods, infrastructure hardening and resiliency, estimating truck and rail traffic, and addressing safety and environmental concerns.

Scope of Work

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will serve as the lead for this TPF project and will contract with Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) to conduct specific work tasks and activities. The major tasks are: 1. Survey, Interview, and Site Visit Representatives from State Departments of Transportation – This task will include developing, posting, and analyzing an online survey, conducting telephone interviews, and conducting site visits to obtain information from state departments of transportation and other transportation agencies on the methods, tools, and techniques being used to address energy sector development impacts on the transportation system. Information on research projects underway in the various states will also be obtained. The task will expand on the work conducted under NCHRP Synthesis 45-10, The Impacts of Energy Developments on U.S. Roads and Bridges, research conducted for TxDOT, and research undertaken by TTI’s Transportation Policy Research Center. Information will be obtained on the type and extent of impacts. Information will also be solicited on promising practices for responding to energy impacts, which includes industry engagement, infrastructure management, safety, funding and financing, planning and forecasting tools, and other topics. The results will be summarized in a PowerPoint presentation and a report. (Schedule – 4-6 months) 2. Workshop and Member State Meeting – A workshop and meeting will be held for member states to exchange information on the challenges and opportunities associated with energy sector developments and to hear from experts on the topic. The workshop and meeting, which is anticipated to be held approximately 5-to-6 months into the project, will be organized with input from the member states. It is anticipated that the workshop may be held in conjunction with another conference or meeting organized by AASHTO or TRB to facilitate participation. Information obtained from the online survey and follow-up telephone calls will be presented and member states will share additional information and discuss issues and approaches. Funding for travel and expenses for two (2) representatives from member states will be provided. Member state participants will also have the opportunity to identify and discuss research needs and technology transfer activities, which may form the scope of work for additional years of the TPF or projects funded by other sponsors. A workshop and meeting summary will be prepared documenting the key topics discussed, possible follow-up research, and other future activities. 3. State-of-the-Practice Synthesis and Initiate Identified Research – The final product from the interviews, workshop, and meeting will be a state-of-the-practice synthesis. This synthesis will include best practice examples on the issues identified previously, including forecasting methods for new energy developments and impact areas, rapid response techniques for addressing infrastructure damage, funding and financing mechanisms, addressing safety concerns, and other topics. In addition, problem statements will be prepared on these and other topics for NCHRP, AASHTO, and other funding sources. Based on agreement from member states and funding availability, specific research projects may be initiated during the course of the year. Possible research topics may address methods for forecasting new energy developments and impact locations, rapid response techniques to infrastructure damage, improved asset management techniques, financing methods, and addressing safety concerns.

Comments

Funding is desired at the start of the project to ensure that services can be provided as anticipated. We estimate the cost to complete this effort to be $140,000. Participation is requested to be $20,000 per state, which will fund travel and expenses for two (2) representatives to participate in the workshop and meeting. The location of the workshop is to be determined, but will likely be held in conjunction with another meeting or conference. A 12-month schedule is anticipated, with a December 1, 2014 start date and a November 30, 2015 end date. As noted, the survey and interviews will be conducted over a 4-to-6 month period, the workshop/meeting will be held approximately halfway through the project, and identified research will be initiated after the workshop. The State Response to Energy Sector Development TPF may be continued in future years, addressing identified research needs, as well as a providing ongoing information sharing and updates on best practices

Title File/Link Type Private
Closeout Memo TPF-5(327) Closeout MemoJWalker2.pdf Memorandum Public
9-1530 State Responses to Energy Sector Developements 9-1530_ State Responses to Energy Sector Developements.pdf Deliverable Public
Closeout Funding Spreadsheet Closeout Funding Spreadsheet-TPF-5(327)-Final.xlsx Other Public
Closeout 1576C TPF-5-327_Form-1576C-Closeout-PA.pdf Other Public
TPF 5-321 Quarter 1 (2016) Report TPF 5-327 Quarter 1 (2016) Report.pdf Progress Report Public
TPF 5-327 Quarter 2 (2016) Report TPF 5-327 Quarter 2 (2016) Report.pdf Progress Report Public
Project Summary Report 9-1530-PSR.pdf TPF Study Documentation Public
TPF 5-327 Quarter 2 (2015) Report TPF 5-327 Quarter 2 (2015) Report.pdf Progress Report Public
TPF 5-327 Quarter 3 (2015) Report TPF 5-327 Quarter 3 (2015) Report.pdf Progress Report Public
TPF 5-327 Quarter 4 (2015) Report TPF 5-327 Quarter 4 (2015) Report.pdf Progress Report Public
Study PowerPoint Presentation 9-1530-P1.pdf Other Public
Acceptance Letter Pooled Fund Project SPR TPF 5(198) 3.17.pdf Other Public
Approved Waiver Approval of SP&R Waiver Solicitation#1383.pdf Memorandum Public
Waiver Request Letter Waiver Request Letter - Solicitation # 1383.docx Other Public
Waiver Request FHWA Texas Div Waiver Request & Letter -1383.pdf Other Public
Title File/Link Type Private
Waiver Request Letter Waiver Request Letter - Solicitation # 1383.docx Memorandum Public

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