Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP)

1. Tribal Transportation Planning Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP) November, 2013 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration

2. TRIBAL TIP Tribal Transportation Planning • ISAAC N. AKEM • COMMUNITY PLANNER • FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION • OKLAHOMA DIVISION • 5801 N BROADWAY EXT STE 300 • OKLAHOMA CITY, OK • (405) 254 3343 • isaac.akem@dot.gov

3. Federal Transportation Planning Laws & Regulations • Federal transportation law: • 23 USC 134-135 – Federal-aid Highway Program • 23 USC 201-202 –Tribal Transp. Program (TTP) • 49 USC 5303-5306 – FTA Grant Programs • Federal Regulations: • 23 CFR Part 450 - Roadways • 49 CFR Part 613 - Transit • 25 CFR 170.400-407 - Tribes

4. MAP 21 Moving Ahead for Progress in 21stCentury (MAP – 21) • Public Law 112-141, Section 1119 • Codified under 23 U.S.C 201-202 • Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) Replaces Indian Reservation Roads (IRR) Program • Consistency between TTP Planning Procedures and Statewide/Metropolitan Planning Processes. • Regionally Significant TTP Projects: Developed in Cooperation with State/Metro Planning Organizations; Included in Tribal Transportation Plans, FLH Plans, FLH Access Program Plans, State/Metro Plans and Programs

5. FHWA, State DOT, and MPO Practices State Practice • States Must Communicate, Coordinate, and Cooperate with Tribes in Developing State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). • States Must Consult with Tribes When Tribal Lands May be Impacted by State Action. • 23 U.S.C 1335(3)g • 23 U.S.C 135 (f)(4)(B) • 23 CFR 450.104; 450.208(a)(5); 450.210(a); 450.214(h) and 450.216(a)

6. FHWA, State DOT, and MPO Practices Regional and Metropolitan Organization Practice • Federally Recognized Tribal Governments Must be Consulted by MPOs During Development of Regional Long Range Transportation Plan or Transportation Improvement Program (LRTP or TIP) • 23 U.S.C 134(j)(3)(B); 23 U.S.C. 134(i)(2)(B)(ii) • 23 U.S.C. 134(k)(5); 23 U.S.C. 101(a)(23) • 23 CFR 450.104; 450.202; 450.312(i); 450.330(a)

7. Metro./Regional Transportation Plan State TransportationPlan Transportation Improvement Program State Trans. Imp. Program Unified Planning Work Program Statewide Plng & Research State Responsibilities MPO/Regional Responsibilities Metropolitan Vs Statewide Planning

8. Metro, State, Tribe

9. Metro, State, TribalTIP

10. Tribal Transportation Process Tribal Transportation Planning Process

11. Tribal Transportation Modules Tribal Transportation PlanningModules • Introduction to Transportation Planning • Long Range Transportation Plan • Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP) • Funding Sources • Public Involvement • Data Collection and Use • Safety • Project Prioritization

12. TRIBAL TIP Tribal LRTP Process • SIMILAR TO METRO/STATE LRTP • HORIZON YEAR/UPDATE FREQUENCY • MULTI-MODAL COMPONENTS • POPULATION, EMPLOYMENT, LAND USE • TRAVEL ESTIMATION • COORDINATION/PUBLIC PARTICIPATION • 8 PLANNING FACTORS

13. PLANNING FACTORS 8 Planning Factors • Each State shall carry out a statewide transportation planning process that provides for consideration and implementation of projects, strategies, and services that will— • (A) support the economic vitality of the United States, the States, nonmetropolitan areas, and metropolitan areas, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency; • (B) increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users;

14. PLANNING FACTORS 8 Planning Factors • (C) increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users; • (D) increase the accessibility and mobility of people and freight; • (E) protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and State and local planned growth and economic development patterns;

15. TRIBAL TIP 8 Planning Factors • (F) enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes throughout the State, for people and freight; • (G) promote efficient system management and operation; and • (H) emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system.

16. Tribal Priorities Tribal Priority List • List of Transportation Projects Identified by Tribes for Funding (25 CFR 170.420) • Unlike TIP, Not Financially Constrained • May not Identify Projects in Order of Priority • Submitted to BIA by Official Tribal Action, unless Tribe Submitted a Tribal TIP.

17. Tribal TIP Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Similar to: • Metropolitan TIP • Statewide TIP • Indian Reservation Roads(IRR) TIP

18. Tribal TIP Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP) • 23 U.S.C. 202(c)(2) & 25 CFR 170.421 • Implementation Schedule for each Project • Other Federal, State, County& Municipal Transportation Projects Initiated/Developed in Cooperation with Tribal Gov’t. • Updated/Amended as Necessary by Tribe • Tribal Resolution Required for Inclusion in IRRTIP.

19. Tribal Transportation Improvement Program Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP) • Multi-year Program • Financially Constrained List of projects • Developed by Tribes • Consistent with Tribal LRTP • Derived from LRTP or Tribal Priority List • Must be in Approved BIA IRR Inventory

20. TTIP Development TTIP Development • Stakeholder Identification • Public Involvement (ongoing). • Funding Assessment; • Project Definition (purpose and need). • Project Cost Estimation. • Preliminary Environmental Assessment. • Project Prioritization. • Project Selection.

21. TTIP Development TTIP Development • Identifies tribal transportation priorities in LRTP • Projected Program Amount Letter (from IRR). • Use of LRTP to prioritize/select projects • Projects that achieve community vision, goals • Stakeholder input establish/reaffirms priorities • No prescribed format; can be customized; • FHWA/BIA Approved TTIP Form • Seven Categories of Activities

22. Stakeholder Input TTIP Stakeholders • Tribal Membership • Tribal Departments (health, education, Housing, Emergency Responders). • Tribal Council, Neighboring Tribes • Transit Providers. • Special Interests (education, environmental).

23. Stakeholder Input TTIP Stakeholders • Federal Agencies (Indian health services and Environmental or Resource Agencies); • State, Local, MPOs; • General Public; • Freight and Transport Operators; • Regionally Significant Project Interests (25 CFR 170.108).

24. TTIP Funding TTIP Funding Sources • Federal Lands Highways (FLH) IRR Program. • FHWA Title 23 Federal Aid and FTA Title 49 funds • Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Funds • Bridge and Interstate Maintenance Program Funds • Tribal Transit Funds Pursued Through U.S. DOT, Agriculture, Housing &Urban Development, and Department of Labor. • FTA Funded Projects, Selected by State in Cooperation with Affected Tribal Officials & Transit Operators.

25. TTIP Funding Sources TTIP Funding Sources • BIA Funds • Tribal High Priority Projects Program (MAP-21) • Similar to Former IRR High Priority Projects • For Emergencies or Disasters • To Complete Highest Tribal Priority Project • Maximum $1.0 M per Application • 100% Federal Share • Other Conditions Apply

26. TTIP Submittal TTIP Submittal • Submit to FHWA/BIA Specialist for Review • TTIP Development Certification Statement • FHWA/BIA Approved TTIP Forms • Tribal Resolution or • Tribally Authorized Government Action

27. TTIP Approval TTIP Approval • Approval by Sept 30th Current Fiscal Year • Becomes Part of IRRTIP • Signed Copy/Approval Letter to Tribe • Partial TTIP Approval if any Ineligible Projects • Copy Transmitted to FHWA-OK Division Office • Copy Transmitted to BIA Regional Office • FHWA Division Office Transmits to ODOT (STIP)

28. TRIBAL TIP Contact Information • ISAAC N. AKEM • COMMUNITY PLANNER • FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION • OKLAHOMA DIVISION • 5801 N BROADWAY EXT STE 300 • OKLAHOMA CITY, OK • (405) 254 3343 • isaac.akem@dot.gov

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