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“Gem Public Sector Services concludes that construction of high-speed passenger rail is economically feasible and justifiable assuming an 80% federal construction match.  By feasible, we believe the economic benefits justify the investment and the project will not be a burden on the State biennial budget.  This conclusion is consistent with the analysis of TEMS.  Accordingly, Gem Public Sector Services recommends that ORDC move forward to the next stage of determining the feasibility of implementing this project.”   Ohio Hub Economic Impact Study, GEM Public Sector Services, Dayton Ohio, 2007

 

 


 

 

 

Summaries

Ohio Hub – One Page Overview   (51 KB)

Ohio Hub Plan – Executive Summary  (2 MB)

The Economic Impact of the Ohio Hub – One Page Summary   (100 KB)


 

Ohio Hub Federal Requests

 

ORDC is advancing manageable segments of the Ohio Hub System and has submitted requests to members of Ohio’s Congressional Delegation for funding program-level, first tier Environmental Impacts Statements for:

Cleveland-Toledo-Detroit  (2.26 MB)

Cleveland-Pittsburgh  (2.26 MB)

Cleveland-Columbus  (2.26 MB)

Columbus-Dayton-Cincinnati  (2.26 MB)

Resolutions and Letters in Support of Ohio Hub Rail Development (45.7 KB)


 

Ohio Hub Plan

Report Cover and Title Page (380 KB)
Table of Contents 
(43 KB)
Foreword and Acknowledgements  
(40 KB)
Executive Summary 
(485 MB)
1.  Introduction 
(471 KB)
2.  Engineering Assessment and Capital Cost Estimates
(6.6 MB)
3.  Operating Strategies, Station Locations and Fleet Requirements 
(294 KB)
4.  Travel Demand and Forecasting 
(683 KB)
5.  Ridership and Revenue Forecasts
(107 KB)
6.  Operating Costs
  (157 KB)
7.  Financial and Economic Viability 
(337 KB)
8.  Implementation Plan 
(564 KB)
9.  Institutional Framework Alternatives  
(337 KB)
10.  Summary, Conclusions and Next Steps 
(2.7 MB)
Full Report 
(10 MB)

Appendices Table of Contents  (337 KB)
Appendix 1.  TEMS Inc. RightTrack Business Planning System (461 KB)
Appendix 2.  Zone System and Socio-Economics (194 KB)
Appendix 3.  Travel Survey Forms (194 KB)
Appendix 4.  Networks  (1.28 MB)
Appendix 5.  Compass Model (217 KB)
Appendix 6.  Train Schedules and Train Scheduling Methodology  (337 KB)
Appendix 7.  Capital Costs  (337 KB)
Appendix 8.  Sources and Uses of Funds  (337 KB)
Appendix 9.  Innovative Financing   (337 KB)
Appendix 11.  Columbus-Indianapolis-Chicago Parametric Analysis  (423 KB)
Appendix 12.  Origin-Destination Traffic Matrix  (244 KB)
Appendix 13.  Previous TEMS Studies in Ohio  (97 KB MB)
Appendix 14.  2004 Plan Administrative Structural Charts (157 KB)
Appendix 15.  Train Speed Profiles 79-mph and 110-mph  (279 MB)
Appendix 16.  Capital Cost Summary Tables  (105 KB)
Full Set of Appendices  (6.7 MB)

Slide Presentation – Technical Overview  (1.14 MB)


Ohio Hub Economic Impact Studies

Gem Public Sector Services - Table of Contents   (5.7 KB)
1.  Executive Summary 
(71 KB)
2.  An Evaluation of TEMS Methodologies 
(100 KB)
3.  Input/Output Analysis and Report 
(136 KB)
4.  Employment, Income and Real Estate Impacts of the Ohio Hub 
(2.44 MB)
5.  Local Market Input Meetings – Views From Four Communities 
(165 KB)
6.  Benchmark Analysis of Urban Development and Land Use Impacts Near High Volume Amtrak Stations in Main, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin  
(391 KB) )
7.  Summary and Recommendations 
(47.2 KB)
Full Report  
(4.4 KB)

Transportation Economics & Management Systems - Cover   (842 KB)
Table of Contents   (105 KB)
1.  Introduction   (157 KB)
2.  Economic Analysis Framework  (209 KB)
3.  Demand Side Consumer Surplus Methodology   (313 KB)
4.  Supply Side Economic Rent Methodology    (232 KB)
5.  The Economic Evaluation Databases   (836 KB)
6.  Consumer Surplus Analysis and Results   (180 KB)
7.  Economic Rent Analysis and Results  (719 KB)
8.  Station Development Impacts   (1.25 MB)
9.  Freight Rail Benefits    (273 KB)
10.  Commuter Rail Benefits   (1.29 MB)
11.  The Economic Benefit to Hopkins International Airport  (1.14 MB)
12.  Tourism Impacts   (381 KB)
13.  Conclusions and Recommendations  (163 KB)
Appendix A:  Other Theoretical Issues In Using Consumer Surplus  (204 KB)
Appendix B:  Economic Rent Measurement Issues   (230 KB) 
Appendix C:  Light Rail vs. Commuter Rail  (148 KB)
Appendix D:  Freight and Passenger Integration Issues  (382 KB)
Appendix E:  Socio-Economic Data for Economic Impact Study  (245 KB)
Appendix F:  Fuel Savings Analysis  (360 KB)
Full Report   (6.36 MB)

The Economic Case for Passenger Rail in Ohio, By James E. Seney, 2002     TEMS Slide Presentation to Executive Staff   (1.14 MB)
Gem Public Sector Services Slide Presentation to Executive Staff  (350 KB)


Ohio Hub Resolutions and Letters of Support

One Page List of Passed Resolutions and Letters of Support   (86 KB)
Compilation of the entire set of Resolutions and Letters of Support  (8.2 MB) Sample Resolution in Support of Ohio Hub Rail Corridor Development 


Ohio Hub Public and Agency Involvement

Letter to Ohio Citizens  (91 KB)
Report Cover   (486 KB)
Table of Contents   (273 KB)
1.  Executive Summary  (282 KB)
2.  Introduction:  The Public and Their Leaders are Invited Aboard   (279 KB)
3.  Public and Agency Feedback  (1.8 MB)
4.  Conclusions  (275 KB)
Full Report   (2.0 MB) 


Ohio Freight Rail Studies

Ohio Intermodal Rail Freight Growth Strategy Concept Study   (2.32 MB)
Ohio Freight Rail Choke Point Study Final Report  (1.42 MB)


Ohio Hub Study – Original Draft Report  2004

Foreword by James E. Seney  (139 KB)
Full Report  (4 MB)


Northern IndianaNorthwest Ohio Routing Study  2002

Slide Presentation (285 KB)
Full Report (1.7 MB)


Midwest Regional Rail Initiative – Project Notebook  2004

Executive Report  (2.8 MB)
Notebook Cover and Table of Contents  (117 KB)
1.  Study Context  (401 KB)
2.  Strategic Assessment   (276 KB)
3.  Proposed Midwest Regional Rail System  (567 KB)
4.  Market Analysis  (732 KB)
5.  Infrastructure Capital Costs  (268 KB)
6.  Freight Capacity Methodology and Results  (2.72 MB)
7. .Operating Plan and Operating Costs  (1.6 MB)
8.  Implementation Plan  (241 KB)
9.  Funding Alternatives  (259 KB)
10.  Financial Analysis   (438 KB)
11.  Benefit Cost and Economic Analysis (2006 Update) (3.5 MB)
12.  Institutional and Organizational Issues   (438 KB)
13.  Conclusions and Next Steps   (166 KB)  
Full Report  (9 MB)

Appendices Cover and Table of Contents  (143 KB)
Appendix 1:  Greyhound Presentations  (841 KB)
Appendix 2:  Networks:  Air, Bus, Rail, Auto  (559 KB)
Appendix 3:  Zone Systems  (671 KB)
Appendix 4:  Station to Station O-D Data by State  (732 KB)
Appendix 5:  FRA Forecast Comparisons  (53 KB)
Appendix 6:  Joint Powers Agreement Draft   (59 KB)
Appendix 7:  TEMS Inc. RightTrack Model  (375 MB)
Appendix 8:  Train Schedules by Implementation Phase  (89 KB)
Appendix 9:  Capital Cost Estimates  (388 KB)
Appendix 10: Track Cost Global Evaluation   (389 KB)
Appendix 11: Finance and Operating Statistics  (112 KB)
Appendix 12: Innovative Financing  (2.54 MB)


Midwest Regional Rail System – Economic Impacts 

Economic Impacts of the Midwest Regional Rail System  (12 MB)
Midwest Regional Rail – Benefiting Ohio’s Economy  (2.3 MB)


Cleveland - Columbus - Cincinnati Corridor Study  2001

Full Report (740 KB)


Fiscal Year 2008 Federal Appropriations Request

ORDC FY 2008 Federal Appropriations Request  (200 KB)


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