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Transportation Commission of Colorado

Statewide Plan Committee Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

2829 West Howard Place, Denver, CO

Debra Perkins-Smith, Director

Division of Transportation Development

Introductions – 5 Minutes – Karen Stuart, Chair

Approve January 16, 2019 Minutes – 5 minutes – Karen Stuart, Chair

Statewide Plan Formula Programs (RPP and FASTER Safety) – 50 minutes- Tim Kirby

THE AGENDA MAY BE ALTERED AT THE CHAIR’S DISCRETION

Karen Stuart (Chair)

District 4

Ed Peterson

District 2

Vince Rogalski

STAC Representative

Sidny Zink

District 8

Rocky Scott

District 9

Steven Hofmeister

District 11

STATEWIDE PLAN COMMITTEE MEETING Date: January 16, 2019 Committee Members Attending: Commissioner Karen Stuart (Chair), District 4; Commissioner Gifford, District 1; Commissioner Ed Peterson, District 2; Commissioner Sidny Zink, District 8; Commissioner Rocky Scott, District 9; Commissioner Steven Hofmeister, District 11, and Vince Rogalski, Statewide Transportation Advisory Committee (STAC) Chair Other Commissioners Attending: Commissioner Jesus Pulido, District 3; Commissioner Kathy Gilliland, District 5; Commissioner Kathy Connell, District 6: Commissioner Kathy Hall, District 7; and Commissioner Bill Thiebaut, District 10 Others Attending: CDOT: David Krutsinger, Jeff Sudmeier, Tim Kirby, Michelle Scheuerman, Marissa Gaughan, Jennifer Uebelher, Michelle Scheuerman, Marissa Gaughan, Gail Hoffman, and Kathleen Collins; Cambridge Systematics: Evan Enarson-Hering Meeting Minutes:

Minutes were approved as written for the November 14, 2018 meeting of the Statewide Plan (SWP) Committee.

Statewide Transportation Plan Formula Programs

Purpose: To provide the SWP Committee of Commission with information for discussion on the Statewide Plan (SWP) Formula Programs. Action: Develop 2045 SWP formula recommendations for the full Transportation Commission

(TC) to consider at the February 2019 meeting.

Commissioner Stuart explained that the formula programs presentation may take time.

Vince Rogalski, who served on the STAC Subcommittee on Formula Programs, noted that the

process working with planning partners via the STAC subcommittee was extensive.

Tim Kirby explained that formula Programs are programs which are allocated by formula to the Regions and/or MPOs, and for which the state generally has discretion over formula distribution methodologies. They include:

o Metro Planning Program (Metro-PL) o Surface Transportation – Metro (STP-Metro) o Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) o Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program (CMAQ) o FASTER Safety o Regional Priority Program (RPP). Please note in the discussion below that RPP is

allocated to CDOT regions. Staff briefed the Transportation Commission on the Program Distribution process at the November SWP Committee meeting.

STAC recommendations for each of the formula programs are summarized in a memo attachment that went in the TC packet. See Formula Programs Methods - Metro PL, STP-Metro, TAP, CMAQ.pdf for more information.

Discussion:

Tim explained that he will walk through each program, and review the recommendations. The SWP Committee will make their recommendations and present their recommendations to full TC.

Tim provided an overview of program distribution, which is a reflection of CDOT’s investment strategy for formula programs.

Metrics commonly used include: population, vehicle miles traveled (VMT), lane miles (LM), and truck VMT.

Final allocations are part of budgeting process. The following notes document TC SWP Committee comments raised for each program presented and discussed. For more details on the recommendations discussed see the link presented above.

Metro PL o Commissioner Peterson asked about the three percent increase in the

minimum dollar base amounts distributed to the smaller MPOs, Grand Valley MPO and Pueblo Area Council of Governments (PACOG). Is this reasonable?

o Vince Rogalski noted that the group intentionally tried to come up with a conservative increase rate for the smaller MPOs.

o Commissioner Zink requested clarification as to what was being held constant at three percent.

o Marissa Gaughan, CDOT Statewide and Regional Planning Manager, responded that the minimum dollar base for Grand Valley MPO at $330,000 for Grand Valley MPO, and $350,000 for PACGO will be increased by three percent and then stay the same for four years.

o Vince Rogalski confirmed that the other MPOs agreed to this increase for the smaller MPOs.

o TC SWP Commission agreed to move forward with this recommendation for Metro-PL.

STP-Metro o This program mandates a more prescribed method, as it is a federally

maintained formula. o TC SWP Committee agreed to maintain the recommendation for the STP-Metro

formula.

Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) o The TC has control of formula approval for fifty percent of TAP funds. o The formula recommended is based on 45% VMT, 40% LM, and 15% Truck

VMT. o Vince Rogalski explained that the money is now distributed to the CDOT

Engineering Regions, where transportation planning regions (TPRs) compete for these funds.

o TC SWP Committee agreed with the recommendation presented for the TAP formula.

CMAQ o Marissa Gaughan provided an overview of the CMAQ program. The prior

recommended method was presented. o This program supports activities with air quality benefits.

o Marissa explained the concept of non-attainment air quality areas and a map of air quality maintenance areas in Colorado.

o Commissioner Gilliland asked for clarification regarding how funds are redistributed after air quality attainment areas hit 20-year period and CMAQ funding eligibility expires.

o Marissa presented pie charts by year to convey how CMAQ funds for CO and PM10 are funneled to a statewide program over time as maintenance areas for CO and PM10 expire for CMAQ funding eligibility. No changes related to Ozone are proposed.

o Amy Ford talked about statewide program and Advanced Mobility is one example of a statewide program.

o Vince Rogalski noted that for this program we are talking about small amounts of money. Ozone being held harmless with current funding is reasonable.

o Commissioner Stuart asked about what happens if areas fall back into non-attainment.

o Marissa confirmed it is not likely this will happen for CO and PM10. o Jeff Sudmeier explained that if it does happen, then funding distribution would

need to be revisited. o TC SWP Committee had no further comments on the CMAQ formula and

agreed to move forward with the current recommendation. o Commissioner Stuart postponed the discussion on RPP and FASTER Safety for

the next TC SWP Committee meeting. Next Steps

Next Meeting is anticipated for February 21, 2019

Agenda items proposed are: o Staff’s Recommendation on SWP Formula Program Distribution for FASTER

Safety and RPP o Overview of Public Involvement Techniques and Opportunities o Approach to Data Analysis o Overview of the People’s Plan Concept

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Purpose

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Statewide Plan Committee of Commission with information for discussion

on the Statewide Plan (SWP) Formula Programs.

Action

Develop 2045 SWP formula recommendations for the full Transportation Commission to consider at the February meeting.

Background

The Statewide Plan Program Distribution process is informed by two key activities: Long range revenue projections and

program budgets including the Formula Programs. Long range revenue projections are developed in advance of each

Statewide Transportation Plan (SWP) and outline estimated revenues by source from FY 2020- FY 2045. Revenues are

forecasted by the Division of Accounting and Finance (DAF) using a revenue model developed for CDOT. Statewide Plan

Formula Programs are programs which are allocated by formula to the Regions and/or MPOs, and for which the state

generally has discretion over formula distribution methodologies. They include:

Metro Planning Program (Metro-PL),

Surface Transportation – Metro (STP-Metro),

Transportation Alternative Program (TAP),

Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program (CMAQ),

FASTER Safety Mitigation, and

Regional Priority Program (RPP).

Please note in the discussion below that RPP is allocated to CDOT regions. Staff briefed the Transportation Commission on

the Program Distribution process at the November 2018 and January 2019 SWP Committee meeting.

Details

At the January 2019 committee meeting, recommendations were made for Metro-PL, STP-Metro, TAP and CMAQ. At the

February committee meeting, members will take FASTER Safety and RPP under consideration. A detailed program by

program overview is provided in Attachment A, which documents the Transportation Commission Statewide Plan Committee

recommendations to-date and those programs still under discussion. A PowerPoint presentation in Attachment B includes

details on the remaining two programs to discuss: FASTER Safety Mitigation and RPP. For readability, staff

recommendations are presented in the next section with STAC input. Attachment C provides an initial draft of a

Commission resolution for the committee’s consideration and discussion. Attachment D shows the Program Distribution for

the programs discussed to-date.

Multimodal Planning Branch

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DATE: February 20, 2019

TO: Transportation Commission - Statewide Plan Committee

FROM: Debra Perkins-Smith, Division of Transportation Development, Director

Tim Kirby, Multimodal Planning Branch, Manager

SUBJECT: Statewide Plan Formula Programs

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Advisory Committee Input

CDOT staff works closely with representatives from Transportation Planning Regions (TPRs) and MPOs in the development of

recommendations for the Transportation Commission. A subcommittee of the Statewide Transportation Advisory Committee

(STAC) met monthly from April to August 2018 to develop recommendations for allocation methodologies for Statewide Plan

Formula Programs. The subcommittee presented their recommendations to the full STAC body for discussion at the

September and October meetings in order to provide a recommendation to Commission.

With the exception of RPP, the full STAC body recommendations were unanimous. The recommendation votes, at both the

subcommittee and full STAC, for RPP were split. While there was agreement on the formula inputs (VMT, Population, Lane

Miles and Truck VMT), there was disagreement over the percentage applied to each input. This lead to concerns over fair

share. Furthermore, the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) stated concerns about the broader implications

of the use of the RPP formula for other purposes. STAC recommendations for the remaining formula programs are

summarized below:

FASTER Safety:

o Program Goal: To reduce total highway crashes and the severity of highway crashes (fatality and injury)

o Program Funding: ~ $67.5M Annually

o STAC Discussion Highlights: None

o STAC Recommendation: N/A

o Staff Recommendation: Follow PD 1504.1

o Notes: The distribution formula for FASTER Safety regional allocation has been revised by staff. Staff

shared these changes, and STAC agreed, at the September 2018 meeting. Per PD 1504.1, FASTER Safety

Mitigation staff is tasked with analyzing crash data every four years for the purposes of reviewing and

renewing funding distribution percentages. Staff conducted this review in 2018 and updated the FASTER

Safety distribution percentages that were used to set regional planning budgets.

Regional Priority Program (RPP):

o Program Goal: Flexible funding for regional priority projects

o Program Funding: ~$50M Annually

o STAC Discussion Highlights: Hard to identify appropriate formula inputs when the goal is program

flexibility; Explore a new RPP formula; Subcommittee liked VMT, Population, Lane Miles and Truck VMT as

formula inputs; STAC split on what the percentage for each formula input should be; Concern about fair

share; Concern for broader implication of RPP formula usage as a surrogate for fair distribution of new

funding statewide

o STAC Recommendation: Support option B – 25% VMT, 20 % population, 40% Lane Miles, and 15% Truck VMT

(Option B passed with 12 in favor and 3 against)

o Staff Recommendation: Discuss with Transportation Commission

Next Steps

March 2019: Commission Workshop on Statewide Plan Formula Programs

April 2019: Transportation Commission Approval of Statewide Plan Formula Programs

Attachments

Attachment A: 2045 SWP Formula Programs Allocation Methodologies

Attachment B: 2045 SWP Formula Programs Presentation

Attachment C: Potential 2045 SWP Formula Programs Resolution

Attachment D: Program Distribution FY 2020- FY 2045 – Progress to-date.

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FY 2020 – 2045 SWP Formula Programs Allocation Methodologies Recommended by Statewide Plan Committee

February 20, 2019

Allocation methodologies are applied to FY 20 Budget amounts in the tables below for illustrative purposes only. Actual FY 20 allocations may differ from what is presented here. Metropolitan Planning (Metro- PL) FY 20 = 8.6M (federal and local) Program Goal: Address MPO federal transportation planning requirements. Program Overview: The purpose of Metropolitan Planning funds is to carry out federal requirements and provide for a continuing, comprehensive, and cooperative (3-C) metropolitan transportation planning process. Metropolitan Planning funds are made available to each MPO. Prior Distribution Methodology: Per federal statute, funds are suballocated to MPOs. The Commission directs the suballocation, which is based on the methodology agreed to by FHWA, FTA, CDOT, and MPOs in fall 2012. The methodology was based on the population of MPO Urbanized Areas (UZAs), with a minimum dollar base of $330,000 (federal and local) for Grand Valley MPO, and $350,000 for PACOG. Statewide Plan Committee Recommendation: Maintain the previous distribution methodology. Use a one-time 3% increase to small MPOs (increase to the minimum floor) and hold constant. Agree to revisit the minimum floor during the next round of Program Distribution.

Surface Transportation – Metro (STP-Metro) FY 20 = $55M (federal and local) Program Goal: Address metropolitan area transportation issues. Program Overview: Flexible funding source to fund transportation improvements in Transportation Management Areas (TMAs), which are defined as urban areas with populations greater than 200,000. Prior Distribution Methodology: Per federal statute, funds are suballocated to MPOs that are TMAs on the basis of the population of the TMA Urbanized Areas (UZAs). Statewide Plan Committee Recommendation: Maintain federally mandated STP Metro formula.

Attachment A - SWP Formula Programs Methodologies

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Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) FY 20 = 12.5M (federal and local) Program Goal: Implement eligible non-motorized transportation projects, community improvement projects, and environmental mitigation activities. Program Overview: TAP wraps pre-FAST Act programs into a single, flexible funding source for alternatives to traditional highway construction. Eligible activities include: facilities for bicycle/ pedestrian; overlooks and viewing areas; preservation of historic transportation facilities; environmental mitigation/vegetation management/storm water mitigation; Recreational Trails program; Safe Routes to School program. Prior Distribution Methodology: Per federal statute, 50% of funds can be spent anywhere in the state, and 50% of funds must be spent in areas on the basis of population. As required by federal statute for the population-based funds, the Transportation Management Area (TMA) MPOs (defined as having a population greater than 200,000) receive a suballocation based on the share of the 50% population-based funds attributable to the population of the Urbanized Area (UZA) associated with each TMA. The remaining population-based funds are distributed to the Regions on the basis of non-TMA population. The Commission directs the allocation of the remaining funds (50%) through a distribution formula. Funds that can be spent anywhere in the state are allocated to the Regions using 45% VMT / 40% Lane Miles / 15% Truck VMT. Statewide Plan Committee Recommendation: Retain current TAP formula.

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) FY 20 = $50M (federal and local) Program Goal: Support activities with air quality benefits. Program Overview: CMAQ is a flexible funding source for transportation projects and programs to help meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act. Funding is available to reduce congestion and improve air quality for non-attainment and maintenance areas. In addition, MAP-21 and FAST Act expanded certain CMAQ eligibilities. These include natural gas vehicle refueling stations or electric vehicle charging stations anywhere statewide. Installation of vehicle-to-infrastructure communications equipment is now eligible in maintenance and non-attainment areas. Prior Distribution Methodology: Per federal statute, funds go to air quality non-attainment or maintenance areas, with the exception of the statewide eligibilities as noted above. The Commission directs the allocation of funds to eligible areas. For allocated funds, funds are allocated 80% to Ozone areas, 15% to Carbon Monoxide (CO) areas, and 5% to Particulate Matter (PM-10) areas. The 80%/15%/5% weightings reflect the size of air quality areas, but also reflect a desire to put more emphasis on Ozone areas, which are in non-attainment, as opposed to CO and PM-10 areas, which are maintenance areas (“maintenance” meaning in


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compliance with the air quality standard but must demonstrate compliance for a 20-year period). There is a minimum dollar base of $200,000 (federal and local) for each rural PM-10 recipient. If the minimum dollar base is met, PM-10 funds are divided evenly between urban recipients (DRCOG) and rural recipients. Ozone and CO funds are distributed based on the population of air quality areas (75%) and on and off-system NHS VMT (25%). The last program distribution period also featured a $30 million total allocation for the Alt Fuels Colorado Program, which was statewide. Statewide Plan Committee Recommendation: Maintain prior distribution methodology until areas end their 20-year maintenance periods for CO and PM-10. The ozone nonattainment funds are held harmless at the 80% allocation. Ozone nonattainment areas include the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO), and Upper Front Range (UFR) areas. After DRCOG ends maintenance period for CO and PM-10 (FY 2021-2022), and NFRMPO ends maintenance period for CO (FY 2023), these funds would be redirected to the ozone pot. When eligibility for CO maintenance expires for the Pikes Peak Area (FY 2020) and eligibility for PM-10 maintenance expires for the rural PM-10 areas (FY 2020-2024), those funds will be moved to a programmatic Connected Vehicle Program (Advanced Mobility). This program will use CMAQ funding to target options for connected mobility, and improved roadway reliability by using new technology. This methodology represents a gradual transition from the 80%/15%/5% allocation to a 95% ozone nonattainment allocation and 5% advanced mobility program allocation.

* PPACG and the Rural PM 10 areas are not included in the FY 24 estimates because their eligibility for maintenance expires.


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FY 2020 – 2045 SWP Formula Programs Allocation Methodologies Recommended by STAC

December 7, 2018 FASTER Safety Mitigation Program FY 20 = $ 67.5M (state) Program Goal: To reduce total highway crashes and the severity of highway crashes (fatality and injury). Program Overview: FASTER Safety was created by the Colorado General Assembly in 2009 to fund road safety projects. A “road safety project” means a construction, reconstruction, or maintenance project that the Transportation Commission determines is needed to enhance the safety of a state highway. A portion of funds are allocated to safety-related Asset Management programs, with the remainder allocated to the FASTER Safety Mitigation Program. Per PD 1504.1, FASTER Safety Mitigation staff is tasked with analyzing crash data every four years for the purposes of reviewing and renewing funding distribution percentages. Staff conducted this review in 2018 and updated the FASTER Safety distribution percentages that were used to set regional planning budgets. Prior Distribution Methodology: Based on total crash data weighted according to National Safety Council estimates of average economic cost per death, injury, and other crash. STAC Distribution Methodology Recommendation: Not applicable


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Regional Priority Program (RPP) FY 20 = $50 M (state and federal) Program Goal: Regionally important projects identified through the transportation planning process. Program Overview: RPP is flexible funding for use in the Regions, in consultation with local elected officials and other stakeholders through the transportation planning process. The program is funded through annual Commission allocation. Prior Distribution Methodology: Based on 50% Population / 35% On-System Lane Miles / 15% On-System Truck VMT. STAC Distribution Methodology Recommendation: Option B (12 in favor – 3 against)

*RPP funds are not suballocated to MPOs. MPO allocations are based on an assumption of the MPO share of the Region allocation.


Statewide Plan Formula Programs

Statewide Plan Committee

February 20, 2019

Attachment B - SWP Formula Programs - Presentation

Agenda

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• Program Distribution Overview

• FASTER Safety

• Regional Priority Program (RPP)


• Metrics

o Population = Movement of People (person trips)

o VMT = Congestion; Movement of People; Impact to the System

o Lane Miles/Center Lane Miles = Safety; Extent of the System

o Truck VMT = Economic Vitality; Impact to the System

Formula Inputs

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• Reflection of CDOT investment strategy

• Developed as part of the Statewide Plan

• Outlines the assignment of projected revenues to various program areas over the period of the 2045 SWP (2020-2045)

• Planning purposes only

• Final allocations are updated in Annual Budget

• Includes formula programs which are those programs which the state has the discretion over formula distribution methodologies.

Program Distribution Overview


Statewide Plan Program

Distribution Process

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Revenue Projections

Statewide Plan Formula Programs

Program Distribution

Needs and Funding

Gaps

MPOs Use for Long Range

Transportation Plan

Funding Strategies

Commission Directed

• Asset Management

• Maintenance

• Mobility

Other Programs / items

• Aeronautics

• Bridge Enterprise

• Grants

• Debt Service


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FASTER Safety

Mitigation Program


• Program Goal: To reduce total highway crashes and the severity of highway crashes (fatality and injury)

• Program Overview:

o FASTER Safety created in 2009 to fund road safety projects.

o A “road safety project” is a project that is needed to enhance the safety of a state highway.

o A portion of funds are allocated to safety-related Asset Management programs, with the remainder allocated to the FASTER Safety Mitigation Program.

• Program Funding: ~ $67.5M FY 20 (state)

• Distribution Methodology:

o Based on total crash data weighted according to National Safety Council estimates of average economic cost per death, injury, and other crash.

o Per PD 1504.1, staff shall analyze crash data for development of regional planning budgets every 4 years.

FASTER Safety Mitigation

Program

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FASTER Safety Mitigation

Program

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FASTER Safety distributions were re-calculated using 2012-2016 on and off system crash data.

Region 1: 37.3% (previously 33%)Region 2: 19.8% (previously 21.3%)Region 3: 11.4% (previously 14.1%)Region 4: 23.9% (previously 23.6%)Region 5: 7.6% (previously 8%)


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Regional Priority

Program (RPP)


• Program Goal: Flexible funding for regional priority projects

• Program Funding: ~$50M annually

• Program Overview

o State Discretion

Funded through annual Transportation Commission allocation

RPP funds are allocated to CDOT Regions

o Prior Methodology

Distribution based on 50% Population/35% Lane Miles/ 15% Truck VMT

Regional Priority Program

(RPP)

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• STAC Discussion Highlights:

o Hard to identify appropriate formula inputs when the goal is program flexibility

o Explore a new RPP formula

o Subcommittee liked VMT, Population, Lane Miles and Truck VMT as formula inputs

o STAC had a lengthy discussion on what the percentage for each formula input should be

o Concern about fair share

o Concern for broader implication of RPP formula usage as a surrogate for fair distribution of funds statewide

STAC voted to discourage CDOT from using the RPP formula for other purposes (3 in favor – 12 against)

• STAC Recommendation: Support option B (option B passed with 12 in favor – 3 against)

• Staff Recommendation: Discuss with Transportation Commission

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Regional Priority Program

(RPP)


RPP Formula Summary

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*RPP funds are not suballocated to MPOs. MPO allocations are based on an assumption of the MPO share of the Region allocation. Option A is 25% VMT, 25% Population, 35% Lane Miles, and 15% Truck VMT. Option B is 25% VMT, 20% Population, 40% Lane Miles, and 15% Truck VMT. Prior Program Distribution RPP formula was 50% Population, 35% Lane Miles, and 15% Truck VMT.


• March 2019 – Commission Workshop

• April 2019 – Commission Approval

Next Steps

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Resolution #TC

FY 2020 – 2045 Program Distribution Allocation Methodologies for Formula Programs

Transportation Commission of Colorado

Approved by the Transportation Commission on (Insert Date).

WHEREAS, the Colorado Transportation Commission (the Commission) has statutory

authority pursuant to §43-1-106 to approve, accept, and amend various planning

documents resulting from Section 135 Title 23 of the U.S.C. and §43-1-1101 through 1105

C.R.S.; and

WHEREAS, the Commission adopts long range Program Distribution assignment of

anticipated state and federal transportation revenues for use in development of the

Statewide Transportation Plan and Long Range Regional Transportation Plans; and

WHEREAS, a forecast of revenues upon which Program Distribution is based was adopted

by the Commission in February 2019 (TC Resolution XXXX); and

WHEREAS, the Commission recognizes that future fund receipts may vary from these

estimates, and that the assignment of funds reflected in Program Distribution is for

planning purposes and does not represent a future funding commitment, and that the annual CDOT budget may vary from Program Distribution; and

WHEREAS, the Commission, as part of Program Distribution, also adopts allocation methodologies for programs allocated by formula;

WHEREAS, federal statute requires the obligation of Surface Treatment Program (STP)

funds in Urbanized Areas with a population greater than 200,000 (Transportation Management Areas (TMAs)) on the basis of population; and

WHEREAS, federal statute requires the allocation of Metropolitan Planning (Metro-PL)

funds on the basis of a formula developed by the State DOT, in consultation with the MPOs,

and approved by the FHWA Division Administrator; and

WHEREAS, federal statute requires that 50% of Transportation Alternatives Program

(TAP) funds be obligated in certain population categories on the basis of population,

including to Urbanized Areas with a population greater than 200,000 (TMAs); and

WHEREAS, the Commission has the discretion to allocate by formula 50% of TAP funds;

and

WHEREAS, federal statute requires that Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality

Improvement Program (CMAQ) funds be spent in air quality non-attainment or

maintenance areas; and

WHEREAS, the Commission has elected to allocate by formula CMAQ funds to the MPOs in

air quality non-attainment or maintenance and to Transportation Planning Regions or rural

Attachment C - Potentail 2045 SWP Formula Programs Resolution

areas in non-attainment or maintenance and some funds to the Connected Vehicle

Program; and

WHEREAS, the Commission has elected to allocate by formula Regional Priority Program (RPP) funds to the CDOT Regions; and

WHEREAS, the allocation methodologies for these formula programs for the period of the

next long-range plan and Statewide Transportation Improvement (STIP) are as follows:

1) Metropolitan Planning (Metro- PL): Based on population of Urbanized Areas

over 50,000, with a minimum dollar base of $339,900 (federal and local) for Grand

Valley MPO and $360,500 for PACOG, as agreed by CDOT and MPOs and approved

by FHWA;

2) Surface Transportation - Metro (STP-M): Pursuant to federal statute, based on

population of Urbanized Areas with a population greater than 200,000;

3) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP): 50% of funds based on

population pursuant to federal statute and 50% of funds based on 45% VMT / 40%

Lane Miles / 15% Truck VMT;

4) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ): Funds allocated 80% to Ozone areas, 15% to CO areas, and 5% to PM-10 areas with a minimum base for each rural recipient of $200,000 (federal and local), with allocations to Ozone and CO areas based on 75% population and 25% on and off-system NHS VMT. When eligibility for CO maintenance expires and eligibility for PM-10 maintenance expires, those funds will be moved to an advanced mobility program in statewide eligible areas. The advanced mobility program will use CMAQ funding to target options for connected mobility, and improved roadway reliability by using new technology. This methodology represents a gradual transition from the 80% Ozone/15% CO /5% PM 10 allocation to a 95% ozone nonattainment allocation and 5% Connected Vehicle Program (Advanced Mobility) allocation;

5) FASTER Safety Mitigation: Based on total crash data weighted according to

National Safety Council estimates of average economic cost per death, injury, and other crash.

6) Regional Priority Program (RPP):

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission approves the FY 2016 – 2040

Program Distribution allocation methodologies for formula programs for use in developing

the 2020-2045 Statewide Transportation Plan, MPO Long Range Regional Transportation Plans, and to guide the development of the 2020 STIP.

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission will periodically review the fund

allocations that are directed by TC decision to ensure the effectiveness of the use of funds and the Commission reserves the option to alter the allocation of those funds.


__________________________________________ ________________________________________

Herman Stockinger, Secretary Date

Transportation Commission


CDOT FY 2020 Source FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030-2045 TOTAL

Statewide Plan Formula Programs 105,576,450$ 105,576,450$ 104,100,563$ 106,125,210$ 106,669,144$ 107,216,822$ 107,764,393$ 108,315,709$ 108,866,917$ 109,421,867$ 109,987,718$ 1,838,461,043$ 2,912,505,836$

STP-Metro 55,380,182$ Forecast 55,380,182$ 54,561,971$ 55,672,907$ 55,963,643$ 56,258,124$ 56,552,498$ 56,850,616$ 57,148,627$ 57,450,381$ 57,752,026$ 966,251,573$ 1,529,842,547$

CMAQ 50,196,268$ Forecast 50,196,268$ 49,538,592$ 50,452,303$ 50,705,501$ 50,958,698$ 51,211,895$ 51,465,092$ 51,718,290$ 51,971,487$ 52,235,693$ 872,209,470$ 1,382,663,288$

Metro Planning 8,568,424$ Forecast 6,441,955$ 6,739,944$ 6,470,347$ 6,504,046$ 6,537,746$ 6,571,446$ 6,605,146$ 6,638,845$ 6,672,545$ 6,706,245$ 111,883,078$ 177,771,342$

TAP 12,293,294$ Forecast 12,293,294$ 12,292,561$ 11,938,450$ 11,998,189$ 12,058,229$ 12,118,566$ 12,179,206$ 12,240,146$ 12,301,396$ 12,362,948$ 206,434,422$ 328,217,409$

FASTER Safety

RPP

Commission Directed

Other Programs

Attachment D - Program Distribution FY 2020- FY 2045 – Progress to-date

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