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Federal Funding for LOCAL Transportation Projects

Federal Funding for LOCAL Transportation Projects. Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department Programs and Contracts Division. Highway Funding – Total (Average 2005-2009). Federal Funds ………………………….……….……… $505 million State Highway Funds ..………………..…….………… $393 million

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Federal Funding for LOCAL Transportation Projects

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  1. Federal FundingforLOCALTransportationProjects Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department Programs and Contracts Division

  2. Highway Funding – Total (Average 2005-2009) • Federal Funds ………………………….……….……… $505 million • State Highway Funds ..………………..…….………… $393 million • Total Federal and State Highway Funds…………… $898 million • Deductions…. …………………………………….…… ($487 million) • Total Federal and State Highway • Funds for Construction……………………..……… $411 million • Funds Specific to Categories – • Limited or No Commission Discretion………….($144 million) • Highway Construction Funds Available • For Commission Prioritization……………………..$267 million $505 million $898 million

  3. State Funding • Flat Funding – Tied to a flat/decreasing revenue tax • Surplus Money - A one-time funding source • Severance Tax – Shared with cities and counties

  4. Department of Finance and Administration Projected Severance Tax Revenue (in million dollars)

  5. Total Cost for Needs and Other Improvements Congestion Relief……...………..………..……$3.4 billion Maintaining the System ...…..………..……….$8.8 billion Congressionally-Designated High Priority Corridors………..…….…..…$5.2 billion Economic Development Connectors………..$1.7 billion Total Needs and Other Improvements……..…….……….$19.1 billion Anticipated Funding ……..…….……………$4.1 billion SHORTFALL……..…….………..……...……$15.0 billion

  6. Status of ARRA Projects • 129 projects let to contract • $394 million dollars • 291 miles improved • 72 projects completed • 4 projects remaining • Total: 133 projects……299 miles……$457 million

  7. CURRENT LEGISLATION • The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) • By law, AHTD is responsible for administering Federal Highway Programs (23USC302)

  8. FEDERAL PROGRAMS • Surface Transportation Program • Bridge Replacement/Rehabilitation Program • Railway-Highway Crossing Program • Transportation Enhancement Program • Recreational Trails Program • Safe Routes to School Program • High Priority Projects Program

  9. GENERAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS • American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards and other applicable design standards must be followed. • Federal participation for eligible projects is normally 80% with the local government providing the remaining 20%. • Deposit Required • AHTD Project Phase Assistance

  10. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM • Eligibility – • Cities with less than 200,000 Population • Functional Class above Rural Minor Collector • Maximum Federal Aid – • $1,000,000 per Roadway Project • $ 350,000 per Signal / Intersection Project • Local Agency Responsible for Costs Associated with Right-of-Way Acquisition and Utility Relocation • Local Agency Responsible for Maintenance of Signal upon Completion • Annual Allocation – • $2 million for Roadway Projects • $2 million for Signal / Intersection Projects

  11. BRIDGE REPLACEMENT/ REHABILITATION PROGRAM • Eligibility – • Bridges on any Public Road • At least 20’ in Length • Replacement / Sufficiency Rating < or = 50 • Rehabilitation / Sufficiency Rating < or = 80 • Functionally Obsolete or Structurally Deficient • Maximum Federal Aid – • $1,000,000 per Bridge Project • Annual Allocation • $2 million

  12. RAILWAY-HIGHWAY CROSSINGS PROGRAM • Eligibility • Railroad Crossings on any Public Road • Railroad Crossing Protection • Railroad Grade Separations / Relocations / Surfaces • Criteria Considered • Hazard Rating • Other Factors • Annual Allocation • $3.6 million

  13. TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM • Eligibility – • Must be Related to Surface Transportation • 12 Categories • Right-of-Way and Construction Activities Only • Engineering Services (Design and Inspection) are Not Eligible for Transportation Enhancement Funding • Any Area of State • Federal Aid – • Maximum $400,000 per project • Minimum $ 16,000 per project • Application Periods are at the Commission’s Discretion

  14. RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM • Eligibility – • Must be Related to Surface Transportation • 12 Categories • Right-of-Way and Construction Activities Only • Engineering Services (Design and Inspection) are Not Eligible for Transportation Enhancement Funding • Any Area of State • Federal Aid – • Maximum $400,000 per project • Minimum $ 16,000 per project • Application Periods are at the Commission’s Discretion

  15. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM • Eligibility – • 2 Categories • Infrastructure Improvements • Educational Programs • Must be within 2 miles of a K-8th Grade School • Project must have a Strong Educational Component • Federal Aid – • Maximum To Be Determined • Minimum To Be Determined • Application Periods are at the Commission’s Discretion

  16. HIGH PRIORITY PROJECT PROGRAM • Specified in the Law as Earmarked Funds • Obligation Limitation • Funds Distributed Annually • AHTD Responsible for Administering Funds • Local Agency is usually Responsible for Design • WARNING - In order to be eligible for cost reimbursement, formal Federal and State Agreements for the project or phase of the project must be obtained before costs are incurred.

  17. SUMMARY • Surface Transportation Program • Bridge Replacement/Rehabilitation Program • Railway-Highway Crossing Program • Transportation Enhancement Program • Recreational Trails Program • Safe Routes to School Program • High Priority Projects Program

  18. Federal FundingforLOCALTransportationProjects Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department Programs and Contracts Division 501-569-2261

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