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16 C H A P T E R 4 This section summarizes the 12 case studies, including the challenges encountered and strategies employed to address them. It is organized to help a reader identify those cases that may be similar to his or her particular situation or interests, and that may offer relevant lessons learned.
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17 track between Ohio and Pennsylvania. Phase I includes rail clearance and other rail improvements between Northwest Ohio and Chambersburg, PA.
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18 UDOT and UTA entered into an Interlocal Agreement to demonstrate their joint interest and commitment to the multimodal project. The Interlocal Agreement linked the full implementation of the highway to the implementation of the transit project, and was incorporated into the FHWA ROD.
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19 The following sections summarize the problems faced and strategies employed under each challenge. More detailed discussion on the challenges faced, the strategies and tactics applied, and the lessons learned can be found in the detailed case study write-ups, presented as Appendices A through L
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20 • Hiring an expert familiar with both processes to facilitate agreement; and • Committing to interagency agreements detailing specific requirements and roles and outlining a high degree of coordination between the U.S. DOT agencies.
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21 Project and Location Specific Problem Strategies/Tactics Dulles Project, Northern VA Both FTA and FAA had major federal actions and would have to issue RODs for the project. Conducted NEPA within the framework of FTA requirements, while addressing FAA requirements separately.
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22 The third type of problem relates to what might be called differences in philosophy or emphasis between and among U.S. DOT agencies, often stemming from the nature and history of their funding programs and enabling legislation, subsequent administrative rule-making, and leadership priorities.
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23 early and often. Several of the case studies demonstrated success with this strategy.
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24 Specific Problems Identified Most of the identified problems resulted from a lack of clarity about which U.S. DOT agency's funding would be used to pay for a multimodal project.
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25 Project and Location Specific Problem Strategies/Tactics Dulles Project, Northern Virginia Coordination among a large group of stakeholders, including FTA and FAA. Established a joint project office, including staff familiar with FTA policies and procedures and MWAA serving as a liaison with FAA to help resolve airport-related issues.
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26 also competitors. In the end, FHWA was the lead agency of a program in which rail was the dominant mode.
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27 cess. This raised a distinct set of coordination challenges as teams worked to understand and align the fundamentally different needs and approaches of public and private sector partners.
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28 The strategies recommended for other challenges may help project sponsors secure funding. For example, early coordination with federal agencies -- before initiating NEPA -- can provide clarity on the level of involvement needed from federal agencies and perhaps reveal potential funding opportunities.
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