MAP-21 and Other Issues FHWA Update IFTA/IRP Manager’s / Law Enforcement Workshop September 2012

FHWA Update 2012 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 st Century Act (MAP-21)  Passed June 29, 2012  Signed into law July 6, 2012  Replaces SAFETEA-LU  Expired September 30, 2009  10 Extensions Until June 30, 2012

FHWA Update 2012 MAP-21 Themes  Strengthens America’s highway and public transportation systems  Creates jobs and supports economic growth  Supports the US DOT’s aggressive safety agenda  Simplifies and focuses the Federal program  Accelerates project delivery and promotes innovation  Establishes a performance-based Federal program

FHWA Update 2012 Stable funding  Program authorized through FY 14  Current law through end of FY 12  Most new provisions go into effect on October 1 st  Avg. annual funding at FY 12 levels (plus minor inflation)  Extends Highway Trust Fund taxes and ensures 2 years of solvency for Highway Trust Fund  Substantial programmatic consolidation  No earmarks  Most discretionary programs eliminated

FHWA Update 2012 Data Reporting  Under MAP-21 apportionments to States more reliant on Motor Fuel data from States  Accuracy of reported data becomes more important  FHWA Office of Highway Policy Information will expand use of web conferencing to help with reporting questions  Communication between State revenue and transportation agencies remains critical

FHWA Update 2012 Future  Alternatives to fuel tax?  Research  Communication  Interjurisdictional Cooperation  Situational Awareness

FHWA Update 2012 THANK YOU! Michael J. Dougherty 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE E Washington, DC (202)