Federal MAP-21 Programs

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Federal MAP-21 Programs

Module 7

Safety Analysis in a Data-limited, Local Agency Environment

July 22, 2013 - Boise, Idaho

Learning Objectives

Awareness of the federal MAP-21 ProgramsChangesSpecial rulesBrief discussion of each program

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Federal MAP-21 Programs

Principal Programs: Surface Transportation Program (63.7% => $10.0 B) National Highway Performance Program (29.3% =>$21.8B)

Specialty Programs: CMAQ ($2.2B set aside first before STP, NHPP, and HSIP) HSIP (7%=> $2.2B) Railway-Highway Crossing ($0.2B) Transportation Alternatives ($0.8B) Federal Lands and Tribal Transportation ($2B) Metro Planning ($0.3B) State Planning and Research ($0.4B)

www.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/summaryinfo.cfm

Moving towards

A more performance based philosophy Which relies more quantification Strong linkage between expenditures and

quantitative outcomes A higher level of integration between the 4Es

Through Strategic Highway Safety Plans Potential flexing of funds Three of the required performance measures are

the same for NTHSA and FHWA reporting: Number of fatalities, fatality rate, number of serious injuries

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Things to consider with Special Rules High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR)

require consideration of the both the state and local systems. State and Locals will need to determine which rural roads will

be considered as HRRR Section 1112 requires 200% of 2009 HRRR Funds to be

allocated in the next fiscal year to HRRR if fatality rate on HRRR increases over a two year period

Older drivers and pedestrians States are required to incorporate strategies into the next

update of the State Strategic Highway Safety Plan if older drivers and pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries per capita for drivers and pedestrians over age 65 increases during the most recent 2-year period for which data are available

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Federal “Principal” Programs

Closely follows previous STP, with expanded eligibilities.

50% of funds to be sub-allocated based on population; remainder used in any area of State.

Off-system bridge set-aside. Rural planning organizations, if any, must be

consulted.

New program funded at $21.8B. Combines functions of the existing NHS, IM, and Bridge Programs

Enhanced NHS will include previous NHS, all principal arterials, STRAHNET, and intermodal connectors. Eliminates statutory mileage cap.

TIP: Look for routes over and intersections with local network

National Highway Performance

Programwww.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/nhpp.cfm

Surface Transportation

Programwww.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/stp.cfm

Federal “Specialty” Funding Programs MAP-21

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F L Access Program

F L Transportation Program Highway Safety Improvement Program

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality

Regional Surface Transportation Program

Federal Lands

Recreational Trails

Transportation Alternatives

Enhancements

Safe Routes to School

Tribal Trans Program

Direct Safety Outcomes HSIP is core formula funded program

in MAP-21 States target improvements from

Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) with partners in Education, Enforcement and Emergency Response

Set asides for H-RGC, SPR and TE (which includes SRTS)

Some states may have High Risk Rural Roads set aside

Additional eligible infrastructure projects” include: bike and pedestrian, sign retroreflectivity, older driver measures, wildlife mitigation, truck parking, and systemic treatments

Activities and initiatives with SHSP partners are also eligible

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HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP)

HSIP Annual Allocations

Highway-Rail Grade Crossing (3-23%)

Highway Safety Improvements

Bike and Pedestrian Safety

State Highway Safety

State Planning & Research(2%)

Transportation Enhancements (2%)

Local Highway Safety

www.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/hsip.cfmwww.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/rhc.cfm

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Possible Safety Outcomes

RSTP sub-allocated to qualifying MPOs RSTP funds are flexible for federal qualifying routes Check state policy on policy, schedules and local authority MPOs/localities and DOT collaborate to develop Federal

Strategy to authorize project expenditures and commit to delivery

MPOs with > 200k population are Transportation Management Areas (TMAs) who allocate CMAQ (and RSTP) funds

CMAQ is for air quality nonattainment areas on eligible projects

Check state policy on policy, schedules and local authority Tip: MPO must establish process to ID and prioritize projects

– look for improvements where safety is also a factor

Congestion Mitigation and Air

Quality

Regional Surface Transportation

Program

www.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/cmaq.cfm

FLTP for projects that improve access within the Federal estate

FLAP replaces and expands the Forest Highways program for projects that improve access to the Federal estate on infrastructure owned by States and local governments

TTP for projects that improve access to and within Tribal lands

Tribal High Priority Projects Program, a discretionary program modeled on an earlier program that was funded by set-aside from the Indian Reservation Roads Program

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F L Access Program

F L Transportation Program

Federal Lands

Tribal Trans Program

Possible Safety Outcomes MAP-21 established TA program A State may transfer up to 50% of its TAP funds

to NHPP, STP, HSIP, CMAQ, and/or Metropolitan Planning

Mostly former TE activities Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Landscaping and Scenic Beautification Historic Preservation Rehabilitation and Operation of Historic Transportation

Buildings, Structures, or Facilities Preservation of Abandoned Railway Corridors and

Conversion to Trails Inventory, Control, and Removal of Outdoor Advertising Archaeological Planning and Research Environmental Mitigation of Runoff Pollution and

Provision of Wildlife Connectivity

Adds “boulevards and other roadways largely in the ROW of former interstate system routes and other divided highways” – to be defined by FHWA

Recreational Trails (optional)

Transportation Alternatives

TransportationEnhancements

Safe Routes to School (optional)

www.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/tap.cfm

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Safe Routes to School (SRTS)

Enable and encourage children to walk and bike to school (K-8) safely

Emphasis on comprehensive programs with community support and partnerships

Typically two types of grants: Infrastructure – Sidewalks, Crosswalks, Bike lanes,

Trails, etc. Non-infrastructure- Education, Encouragement,

Enforcement and evaluation activities. Applicants must create a School Travel Plan prior

to applying for funds

State Funded Local Programs

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Revenue Sharing

AccessPrograms

Rural Rustic Roads

Local Maintenance

Payments

State Grants LTAP/ T2

Local Funding Programs

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Revenue Sharing

AccessPrograms

County/ Parish/ Township/ Rural Roads

Partner funding program with state (e.g., 50/50 split)

Locally administered projects

New or upgrading roadways for: ■ Economic Development/Industrial Access ■ Recreational■ Airports

■ Paving non-hard surface roads■ Rural, low volume (<1,000 ADT)■ Minimal safety issues

Local Programs

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Formula dispersed for: Principal and minor arterials Collector and local streets

Often application for: ■ resurfacing■ intersections■ widening■ bridges

■ Paving non-hard surface roads■ Rural, low volume (<1,000 ADT)■ Minimal safety issues

State Grants

LTAP/ T2

Local Maintenance

Payments

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Locally Administered Project Federal Resources Introducing-“Federal-aid Essentials for Local Public

Agencies” Website:

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/fIntroducing-“Federal-aid Essentials for Local Public Agencies”

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federal-aidessentials/

LAP Resources

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Other LAP Resources

State Local Assistance/County/Parish web pages State LTAP and T^2 AASHTO NACE

www.countyengineers.org/ResourcesEdu/Safety/Pages/default.aspx NACO - e.g., transportation achievement awards

www.naco.org/programs/recognition/Pages/AchievementAwardSearch.aspx APWA www.apwa.net/Topics/Transportation ITE – publications, webinars etc. Three FHWA – NHI Web-based modules

Introduction to Highway Federal aid Introduction to NEPA Introduction to the Uniform Act (Plus other applicable web-based modules)

Summary: Module 7

Federal MAP-21 programs Move to

more quantification of safety performanceTargeted expenditure: expenditure &

performance linkage Special rules Principal and specialty programs

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End of Module 7

Questions?

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