Statewide Local Agency Project Delivery Conference SAFETEA-LU: Earmarks and Federal Programs Relating to Local Agencies Travis Brouwer ODOT Federal Affairs Advisor May 3, 2006

Overview SAFETEA-LU Funding and Program Structure SAFETEA-LU Earmarks Federal “Discretionary” Programs State Programs with Local Components

SAFETEA-LU Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy For Users Funds highway, safety, transit, motor carrier, rail, research from Significantly increases funding for surface transportation

Oregon fares well under SAFETEA-LU

Types of Federal Programs Core Programs SAFETEA-LU Earmarks Annual Appropriations Earmarks Federal Discretionary State Programs With Local Components All types have at least some local components.

Federal Core Programs Most federal highway funding provided to states under “core” formula programs Surface Transportation Program* National Highway System Highway Bridge* Interstate Maintenance Highway Safety Improvement Program* Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ)* Equity Bonus* *Indicates program with local component

SAFETEA-LU Earmarks SAFETEA-LU set records for earmarks 6400 earmarks totaling $23 billion Amounts to 8% of total funding

SAFETEA-LU Earmarks Oregon will receive $532 million in earmarks on the highway side $200 million for Oregon bridges $327 million in High Priority Projects and Transportation Improvements HPP/TI funding comes out of federal formula funds

High Priority Projects/ Transportation Improvements: Breakdown by Project Sponsor

High Priority Projects/ Transportation Improvements: Program Characteristics Match: 10.27% of project total Project Sponsor Must Supply Matching Funds HPP funding available 20% each federal Fiscal Year TI funding available 10% in ‘05, 20% in ‘06, 25% in ‘07, 25% for ‘08 and 20% for ’09 Funds are subject to the annual obligation limitation Projects can be transferred to other federal agencies for administration

High Priority Projects/ Transportation Improvements: Local Project Sponsor Expectations Project sponsors are expected to... Provide matching funds Make up any funding shortfall Sign Intergovernmental Agreement with ODOT before spending money Comply with all federal laws and regulations Deliver the project

High Priority Projects/ Transportation Improvements: ODOT Responsibilities ODOT is responsible for... Administering HPP/TI funds Ensuring that project sponsors follow all federal laws and regulations Ensuring that projects are delivered

Annual Appropriations Programs SAFETEA-LU reduces sources of annual appropriations bill earmarks Interstate Maintenance Transportation, Systems, and Community Preservation Program (TCSP) Public Lands Highways General Provision/Surface Transportation Projects earmarks

Federal Discretionary Programs US DOT now has very few true discretionary programs Emergency Relief Highways for LIFE Scenic Byways Covered Bridges Value Pricing Pilot Program Truck Parking Facilities

Programs With Local Components Surface Transportation Program Highway Bridge CMAQ Planning Forest Highways Rail-Highway Grade Crossings High Risk Rural Roads Safe Routes to Schools Transportation Enhancements Recreational Trails

Surface Transportation Program Core program apportioned to each state by formula Most flexible federal formula program ODOT distributes $43 million annually to cities, counties, and transportation management areas

Highway Bridge Funds replacement or rehabilitation of structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridges Funds state bridges as well as local bridges, both on and off system Local Agency Bridge Selection Committee (LABSC) within ODOT selects projects

High Risk Rural Roads Funded under the Highway Safety Improvement Program Oregon will receive $1.3 million annually to fix rural roads with high crash rates Local governments will be eligible for funding

Safe Routes to School Designed to encourage children in grades K-8 to walk and bicycle to school Oregon will receive $1.4 million annually Funding can be used for infrastructure projects as well as education/behavioral programs ODOT’s Transportation Safety Division will administer

Rail-Highway Grade Crossings Provides funding to make improvements to highway-rail grade crossings to eliminate safety hazards Oregon receives $3.1 million annually ODOT Rail Division administers funds Local governments are eligible for funding

Forest Highways Provides funding for improvements to state and county roads on or providing access to Forest Service lands Funds are distributed by FHWA; ODOT helps determine project funding County roads are eligible for funding

Transportation Enhancements Funds non-highway transportation projects, including bicycle/pedestrian facilities, historic preservation, landscaping and scenic beautification, environmental mitigation Local governments eligible for funding under competitive grant program Competitive program provides $3.8 million for fiscal years , and $6.5 million per year for FY

Contact Information Travis Brouwer ODOT Federal Affairs Advisor (503)