April 3, 2008 Agenda

Location: Conference Room A
Department of Administration, Powers Building – 2nd floor
One Capitol Hill
Providence, RI  02903

1. Introductions
   
   
2. Mission of Panel
   
   
   1. Identify significant infrastructure needs in Rhode Island
1. Review current resources for transportation infrastructure needs – Federal and State
2. Obtain public input on transportation funding issues
3. Assess options for future infrastructure funding (10 year horizon minimum)
4. Provide recommendations on infrastructure funding / financing
   
   
3. Timeline
   
   
1. Kick-off:  April 08
2. Submit recommendations to the Governor:  October 08
   
   
4. Identification of recent studies on transportation funding
   
   
5. Overview of Transportation Funding in Rhode Island – Bob Shawver
   
   
1. How RI currently funds capitol improvements to it’s highway infrastructure
2. How RI currently funds highway operations and maintenance
3. How RI currently funds mass transit
   
   
6. Overview – Current Projects vs. Available Funding – Bob Shawver
   
   
1. Current proposed Transportation Improvement Plan
2. Current summary of transportation projects by priority
3. Current summary of available Federal and State funding
   
   
7. Discussion
   
   
8. Action items / Assignments
   
   
   1. Establish meeting dates and locations
   2. Agenda for next meeting
      
      
9. Questions