SAFETEA: Transportation System Management, Operations and ITS

1. SAFETEA: Transportation System Management, Operations and ITS Jeffrey F. Paniati Associate Administrator, Office of Operations Federal Highway Administration

2. 21st Century Operations Proactive Customer view Regional system base 24/7 Performance based Real-time information 21st Century Technology Advanced Signal Control Ramp metering Work Zone Management Traffic Incident Management Real-Time Transportation (traveler) Information Emergency/Evacuation Management Freight Management More… Transportation System Management & OperationsImprove reliability, safety, and security through “21st Century Operations using 21st Century Technology”

3. Program Objectives • Accelerate deployment of 21st Century technology (ITS) • Support creation of institutional arrangements necessary for effective Operations • Investigate and develop the next generation of operational capabilities • Increase transportation community’s use of effective operational strategies and techniques

4. Reauthorization Objectives • Establish a specific foundation for Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSM&O) • Implement programs and provisions that will assist entities enhance their system’s performance • Institutionalize Freight Management; increase Freight Management investment • Continue strong ITS program

5. Reauthorization Overview • Operations Reauthorization Provisions • ITS Reauthorization Provisions • Freight Reauthorization Provisions

6. Operations ReauthorizationProvisions • Establish a specific foundation for Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) • Section 1701 Transportation Systems Management and Operations • Establishes TSM&O and differentiates from construction • Section 6001, subsection 5203 Metropolitan Planning • Incorporates consideration of TSM&O improvements through Planning Factors and Transportation Plan requirements • Section 5201 Research, Technology, and Education • Includes TSM&O as a specific research area

7. Operations ReauthorizationProvisions • Promote Regional Coordination • Section 1701 Transportation Systems Management and Operations • Defines and encourages regional operations collaboration and coordination • Regional operations collaboration and coordination activities eligible for Surface Transportation Program funds • Increases procurement flexibility for TSM&O • Section 1503 State Planning and Research • TSM&O planning and regional operations collaboration and coordination activities eligible for State Planning and Research Funding

8. Operations ReauthorizationProvisions • Increase Availability of Real-time Information • Section 1702 Real-Time System Management Information Program • Encourages establishment of Real-time Information Systems to provides capabilities to monitor real-time travel conditions on major highways • Promotes dissemination of information among government entities and the traveling public • Requires DOT to establish data exchange formats within one year • Requires each State to establish a Statewide incident reporting system within two years (some already exist) • Requires information systems to be explicitly addressed in regional ITS architectures • Program activities eligible under NHS, STP, and SPR

9. Operations ReauthorizationProvisions • Improve Performance of Existing System • Sec. 1201 Infrastructure Performance and Maintenance Program (IPAM) • Establish program to preserve existing highway facilities or alleviate traffic chokepoints • Only projects for system preservation, preventive maintenance, or operational improvements are eligible • Provides funds to implement eligible projects that will also produce near-term performance & economic benefits • Provides $1 billion/FY apportioned using STP formula • Funding not utilized within 6 months to be redistributed.

10. Operations ReauthorizationProvisions • Improve Performance of Existing System • Section 1610 Use of HOV Lanes • Allows States to exempt low emission/energy efficient, and transit vehicles from HOV occupancy requirements • Allows tolling of non-HOV vehicles using HOV lanes (with Sec. 1615) • States exercising HOV exemptions must institute participation and monitoring programs, and commit to maintaining facility performance

11. ITS ReauthorizationProvisions • Foster R&D, but Place Greater Emphasis on using ITS to Improve Performance and Operation of the Transportation System • Represent Natural Evolution of Program • ISTEA – R&D • TEA-21 - R&D and Deployment Incentives • SAFETEA – R&D and Formula-based Deployment

12. ITS Reauthorization Provisions Improve Performance of Existing System Sec. 1703 ITS Performance Incentive program Establishes formula-based incentive program to encourage deployment of ITS to improve system performance Formula initially NHS-based transitioning to performance based Replaces ITS Integration Program (which has been historically fully earmarked) $135 million/year

13. ITS Reauthorization Provisions Complete CVISN - Sec. 1704 Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks Development (CVISN) Establishes program to fund nationwide deployment of CVISN Replaces Commercial Vehicle Infrastructure Program (which has been historically fully earmarked) $25 million/year Two types of grants: - core development: $2.5 million/state - expanded deployment: $1 million/state

14. ITS Reauthorization Provisions • Continue Strong ITS R&D Program - Sec. 5505 ITS Research & Development • Continues a comprehensive ITS R&D program • $121 million/year ($726 million in SAFETEA is 20% increase from TEA-21) • Minor Modifications Made to Reflect Program Priorities/Evolution • Supports Mobility/Productivity, Safety, Security and Integration

15. Freight ReauthorizationProvisions • Institutionalize Freight Considerations • Increase Investment in Freight

16. Freight ReauthorizationProvisions • Institutionalization of Freight • Sec. 1205 Freight Transportation Gateways; Freight Intermodal Connections • Program enables systematic improvements that facilitate freight transport into and thru gateways • State responsibilities • Integrate freight needs into project development process • Designate a freight transportation coordinator • Facilitate public and private coordination • Encourage implementation of innovative financing where appropriate • Update ID of STRANET & NHS connectors within 3 years • Sec.1505 Planning Capacity Building Initiative • Inclusion of Freight Professional Development Program into FHWA’s Planning Capacity Building initiative • Sec. 1806 Multi-State Corridor Planning Program • Strengthens consideration of freight in Multi-State Corridor Planning Program (Sec. 1806)

17. Freight ReauthorizationProvisions • Freight Investment • Sec. 1205 Freight Transportation Gateways; Freight Intermodal Connections and Sec 1304 Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovations Act (TIFIA) • Freight Transportation Gateways • Expand STP eligibility for publicly-owned intermodal transfer facility projects (Sec. 1205) • Expand TIFIA eligibility for public and privately-owned intermodal transfer facility projects • NHS Freight Connectors (includes STRAHNET connectors) • Set aside (2% minimum) • Exemption Provision • Federal Share Payable (Sec 1205): 90% Federal share

18. Summary Using reauthorization to create a path that will bring about 21st Century Operations using 21st Century Technology we have: • Established a foundation for TSM&O throughout the legislation. • Facilitated the creation of information and institutional arrangements necessary to support effective operations. • Brought a performance focus to the ITS Program. • Supported the development of the next generation of technology by continuing a strong ITS program. • Supported investment in freight gateways and connectors, and created an institutional focus on freight management.