Jill Hochman Director Office of Interstate and Border Planning Washington Update Jill Hochman Director Office of Interstate and Border Planning
Changes Administration Funding Focus
Administration New President Secretary of DOT FHWA Administrator
Funding: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - $787 billion total investment $27.5 billion for highways Accountability, transparency & reporting requirements $26.6 billion total apportionment to States ARRA is a FHWA priority 2392 Projects Obligated $7.5 B or 29% of highway funds $750 M to CBP and GSA
Stronger Focus: Highway Authorization Climate Change Performance Standards
Continued Focus Increased Border Capacity in Detroit/Windsor Border Congestion Relief Initiative Cascade Gateway (Washington State) Otay Mesa East POE (California) East Loop (Texas) Border Performance Measures