Navajo Nation 2 nd Annual Agency Roads Committee Summit Arizona Department of Transportation Planning and Funding Processes Thursday September 22, 2011 1:30 pm 3:15 pm Sky City Conference Center Acoma New Mexico
Topics Introduction to Arizona DOT/Tribal Planning (Don Sneed) ADOT Tribal Partnerships (Misty Dayzie) ADOT s s Planning and Programming Process/Funding Opportunities for Tribes (Rick Powers)
State of Arizona Highway System The State Highway System (SHS) includes 6,785 center line miles 86% of the system s s roadways are situated within rural areas SHS Mileage on Tribal Land in AZ - 1,219 Route Miles or 19.8% of SHS SHS Mileage on Navajo Land is 619 Route Miles
ADOT Responsibilities
ADOT-MPD Sections Systems and Regional Planning Studies, Plans and Programs Planning and Support Transportation Programming Five Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Priority Planning Advisory Committee (PPAC) Community and Grant Services FTA Transit Programs Data Management and Analysis Air Quality, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Travel Demand Modeling (TDM) Transportation Research Center State Transportation Library Federally funded transportation research program 5
Multimodal Planning Division Org Chart MPD DIRECTOR Systems Planning Transportation Programming Data Management Community & Grant Services Transportation Research Center Tribal Planning & Support Misty Dayzie/Don Sneed - Tribal Planners ADOT Multimodal Planning Division
ADOT Engineering Districts The state of Arizona is divided into nine ADOT engineering districts represented by District Engineers. The District Engineer is the first point-of of-contact when working with ADOT. The Districts are involved in the initial identification of highway needs, construction, and the operation and maintenance of highway facilities.
Councils of Government and Metropolitan Planning Organizations 4 COGs (Rural) 5 MPOs (Metro) Tribal Participation addressed through by-laws and intergovernmental agreements 8
ADOT Tribal Communication And Partnerships
Tribal Transportation Website http://www.aztribaltransportation.com www.aztribaltransportation.com/
ADOT Planning & Programming Guidebook is on-line line.
Partnership Established
ADOT s Transportation Planning Process
ADOT PLANNING PROCESS
ADOT Statewide Transportation Planning Process Types of Statewide Transportation Plans: Project, Policy, Investment Project Plan: 1994 Arizona State Transportation Plan Policy Plan: 2004 Arizona Statewide Transportation Plan Move Arizona Investment Plan: 2011 Arizona Statewide Transportation Plan What Moves You Arizona 15
ADOT Statewide Transportation Planning Process Federal and State Requirements for Statewide Planning ISTEA, TEA-21 and SAFETEA-LU requirements for tribal coordination, consultation and cooperation in the statewide transportation planning process Arizona Revised Statutes ARS 28-506 Long-range statewide transportation plan; division duties 16
ADOT Statewide Transportation Planning Process Consultation with Tribes Presidential Memorandum USDOT Executive Orders State Executive Orders ADOT Tribal Consultation Policy 17
STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN PROJECTS
STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN ADOT is guided by both federal and state requirements for statewide planning and programming. SAFETEA-LU prescribes specific planning factors and interested parties, as well as requirements for public involvement, consultation with environmental agencies and tribal governments,, and linkage with the NEPA process. The Arizona Revised Statutes require ADOT to conduct a weighted, project-specific, performance-based planning and programming process. Specific performance measures are included in the law and must be strictly implemented in the Statewide Long-range Plan. ADOT is not limited to using only the measures that are required by law. l
ADOT Statewide Transportation Planning Process Transportation Improvement Needs Identified Statewide State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program 20
Environmental Environmental Groups Groups Counties Counties ADOT ADOT Local Governments Local Local Communities Communities Public Governor COG s Legislature Legislature Federal Federal Highways Highways Transportation Planning - Key Stakeholders Transportation Plan MPO s Tribes
ADOT strives to actively involve tribes throughout the transportation planning and programming process. The key for successful interaction through the planning and programming processes for tribes is:??? Participate-Participate Participate-Participate
Planning Assistance for Rural Areas (PARA) Program Program Purpose (Non Construction) Eligibility Requirements Funding Source and Availability
Planning Assistance for Rural Areas (PARA) Program Project Management Oversight Application Process Review of information required and why RFP/Task Assignment Consultant Selection, Oversight and Compensation 24
Planning Assistance for Rural Areas (PARA) Program Technical Advisory Committee & Project Management Team Stakeholder Involvement Public Involvement Confidentiality & Special Condition 25
Planning Assistance for Rural Areas (PARA) Program Project Schedule Regulatory Compliance BIA IRR Program Planning Requirements 26
Previous SATS Current PARA s 2009 Navajo Nation Long-Range Transportation Plan Update 2011 Chinle Many Farms / St. Michaels /Window Rock / Ft. Defiance Transportation Corridor Plans 2011 Kayenta Township Multimodal Transportation Study
ADOT s Priority Programming Process
ADOT s s Priority Programming Mission To produce multimodal transportation projects based on performance measures that reflect the Department s s goals and policies and the needs of Arizona s s stakeholders.
ADOT s s Priority Programming Goals Reflects the Department's Goals and Objectives Translates Resource Allocation Decisions Into Project Selection Is Accountable to Arizona's Stakeholders Uses Performance-based Planning and Programming Process Cooperatively Involves All Stakeholders Is an Open Process Selects the Most Cost-effective Projects
October-February Evaluation of projects and selection based on revenue forecasts February State Transportation Board Adopts tentative Plan Priority Programming Timeframes June/ July/Aug District Engineers & Program Managers submit project requests March/April/May Public Meetings are held around the state May/June Final CIP approved by Transportations Board
Transportation Funding Highways Transit Airport
ADOT s Cash Flow
HURF Revenue Collection Forecast
Primary State Funding Sources (Dollars in Millions) Source Description Amount HURF-State Highway User Revenue Funds $1,344.5 VLT Vehicle License Tax $859.0 RARF Regional Area Road Fund $380.1 LTAF Local Transportation Assistance $33.1 SAF State Aviation Fund $25.5 SETIF Safety Enforcement & Transportation Fund $3.3
Source IM NH STP TE HSIP BR CM SPR Description Amount Interstate Maintenance Projects $128.0 National Highway System Projects $174.1 Surface Transportation Projects $138.8 Transportation Enhancement Projects $16.5 Highway Safety Improvement Program $33.8 Bridge Replacement & Rehabilitation $22.9 Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality $35.2 System Planning & Research $12.6 MP Metropolitan Planning (pop > 50k) $5.3 EB RT Primary Federal Funding Sources (Dollars in Millions) Equity Bonus Funding (distributed to above) $74.5 Recreation Trails Program $4.9
Primary Federal Funding Sources (Continued) (Dollars in Millions) Source Description Amount 112 Section 112 Projects (Demonstration projects) $0 Appropriation Adjustment PLH CBI SRTS IR FTA 5310 FTA 5311 Re-Distribution (if extra funds are available) $0 Public Lands Highways (Discretionary) $1.8 Coordinated Border Infrastructure Program $8.9 Safe Routes to School $2.8 Navajo Reservation Roads $0.6 Transit Program for Elderly $2.3 Transit Operations $9.1
Bicycle Bicycle & & Pedestrian Pedestrian Bridge System System Improvements Improvements Transportation Funding Opportunities Safety RSAs Safe Routes to School Railroad Railroad Crossing Crossing District Minor HSIP HSIP Signing/Striping HRRRP
District Minor Funds Discretionary funds managed by each District Engineer Project size normally $500,000 to $1,000,000 Total annual funds are $2,000,000 for each district Used on state routes only District Engineer selects projects
Safety Funds Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Funds available for Local and state highways Project requests can be made through ADOT or local COG
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Intersection safety improvements Pavement and shoulder widening Installation of rumble strips or other warning devices Improvement for pedestrian or bicyclist safety or for the safety of persons with disabilities Construction of a traffic calming feature Improvement of highway signage and pavement markings Transportation safety planning Improvement in the collection and analysis of safety data Installation of guardrails, barriers and crash attenuators Installation and maintenance of signs (including fluorescent yellow/green signs) at pedestrian-bicycle crossings and in school zones
High Risk Rural Roads Program The High Risk Rural Roads Program (HRRRP) provides set aside funds for construction and operational improvements on high risk rural roads. High Risk Rural Roads are defined as any roadway functionally classified as a rural major or minor collector or a rural local road: A.on which the accident rate for fatalities and incapacitating injuries exceeds the statewide average for those functional classes of roadway; or B. that will likely have increases in traffic volume that are likely to create an accident rate for fatalities and incapacitating injuries that exceeds the statewide average for those functional classes of roadway.
Railroad Crossing Improvements Funding is available to install gates and complete minor highway railroad crossings.
Safe Routes to School Eligible Infrastructure projects Projects include the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure structure- related projects that will substantially improve the ability of students to walk and bicycle to school, including: sidewalk improvements traffic calming and speed reduction improvements pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements on-street bicycle facilities off-street bicycle and pedestrian facilities secure bicycle and pedestrian facilities traffic diversion improvements in the vicinity of schools. (Section 1404(f)(1)(A))
Road Safety Audits (RSA s) The Road Safety Audits/Road Safety Assessments program will conduct Road Safety assessments on state, local and tribal road facilities.. An RSA is defined as a formal examination of user safety of a future or existing roadway by an independent multidisciplinary audit team, which includes qualified experienced members.
Governors Office of Highway Safety http://www.azgohs.gov/
The Arizona Department of Transportation's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program provides a wide variety of resources and information about biking and walking in Arizona, including; Places to bike and walk How to integrate biking and walking into your commute Important laws and policies Safety issues, maps, and organizations. http://www.azbikeped.org/
Transportation Enhancement (TE) Funding 50/50 State/Local project split on funding Tribes are eligible to apply for projects Projects are selected on a competitive basis by the Transportation Enhancement Review Committee (TERC) Local TE projects are subject to a $500,000 cap Applications are submitted through the appropriate Council of Government (COG) For more information visit: http://www.azdot.gov/highways/swprojmgmt/enhancement/index.asp
Funding for Tribal Projects Tohono O'odham San Xavier Path Mission Gateway $500,000 Tohono O'odham San Xavier Road: Pedestrian Bridge Approaches $788,820 8,820 San Carlos Apache Tribe US 70 Highway Enhancements $866,146
Transit Funding Coordinate through Navajo Transit Systems http://mpd.azdot.gov/mpd/community_grant_services/stf.asp
Transit Funding Opportunities Section 5303, Metropolitan Transportation Planning Program Section 5304, Statewide Transportation Planning Program Section 5310, Elderly & Persons with Disabilities Transportation Program Section 5311, Rural Public Transportation Program Section 5316 Job Access and Reverse Commute Program (JARC) Section 5317 New Freedom Program
AZ Tribal Transportation Planning Reference Information ADOT PARA Website http://mpd.azdot.gov/mpd/systems_ planning/pdf/paras.asp Tribal LRTPs & other planning studies Arizona Transportation Website aztribaltransportation.org Tribal LRTPs Current Events ATSPT & Tribal Partnerships AZ Tribal Transportation Forum Reports 64
ADOT Statewide Planning & Tribal Planning Assistance ADOT-MPD Contacts: Misty Dayzie, Tribal Planner (602) 712-7029 7029 / mdayzie@azdot.gov Don Sneed, Senior Planner (602) 712-6736 / dsneed@azdot.gov Justin Feek, Northern AZ Regional Planner (602) 712-6196 / jfeek@azdot.gov 65
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