Condition Assessment & Funding Needs for North Carolina’s Highway System Report to the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee December 12, 2006 Lacy D. Love, PE

Condition Assessment & Funding Needs For North Carolina’s Highway System Reporting Requirements Overview of the Highway System Assessment Methodologies Current Conditions Maintenance Benefits of SB 1005 & NCMA Funding Needs Maintenance Operational Improvements Performance Based Management Initiative

Biennial Report on Maintenance Requirements. G.S The annual cost of routine maintenance The cost of eliminating maintenance backlog Annual resurfacing cost based on a 12-year cycle for primary roads and a 15-year cycle for other systems The cost of eliminating any resurfacing backlog

Since the Highway Trust Fund was enacted: ,808 road miles 127,809 paved lane miles 16,104 miles of unpaved roads 16,900 structures 61.1 M sf bridge deck area ,808 road miles 127,809 paved lane miles 16,104 miles of unpaved roads 16,900 structures 61.1 M sf bridge deck area ,009 road miles 160,609 paved lane miles 5,536 miles of unpaved roads 17,848 structures 79.8 M sf bridge deck area ,009 road miles 160,609 paved lane miles 5,536 miles of unpaved roads 17,848 structures 79.8 M sf bridge deck area North Carolina State Highway System

Highway System Growth (Paved Lane Miles) System Growth

Bridge System Growth (Square Feet of Bridge Deck) Deck Area Growth

Highway System Usage (Vehicle Miles Traveled) Growth

History of Routine Maintenance Funding Millions $ M $ 71.4 M

History of Resurfacing Funding Millions $ M $ 73.8 M

Rating the Condition of the Highway System Pavement Condition Survey Bridge Condition Survey Maintenance Condition Survey

Bridge Condition Survey

Bridges 4Railings 4Decks 4Expansion Joints 4Superstructure  Substructure

Pavement Condition Survey

Pavements 4Asphalt 4Concrete

Maintenance Condition Survey

Roadway 4Shoulders 4Ditches Drainage 4Pipes 4Curb & Gutter 4Catch Basin

Maintenance Condition Survey

Environmental 4Turf Condition 4Misc. Vegetation Management Roadside 4Mowing 4Litter & Debris 4Slope 4Guardrail

Maintenance Condition Survey

Traffic Control Devices 4Traffic Signs 4Pavement Striping 4Pavement Markers

Level of Service A

Level of Service B

Level of Service C

Level of Service D

Level of Service F

Roadway Level of Service InterstatePrimarySecondary F D C B A (Target) (2004 Results) (2006 Results) (Shortfall)

Roadway Performance Measures (Interstate) Element Pavement Shoulders/Ditches Roadside Drainage Traffic Control Devices Environmental Total Target Scale

Performance Measure Trends (Roadway)

Bridge Performance Measures (Statewide) Element Decks Rails Expansion Joints Superstructure Substructure Total Target Scale

Performance Measure Trends (Bridge)

Contract Resurfacing ResurfacingCycles Per G.S Primary System12 yrs All Other Systems15 yrs Total Cost $ million ResurfacingCycles Per G.S Primary System12 yrs All Other Systems15 yrs Total Cost $ million

Authorized use of Highway Trust Fund cash balances (2001) $515 Million –$45 Million for signal improvements –$470 Million for pavement improvements –up to 10% for economic development Benefits include: –Targeted major primary system corridors –Resurfaced & rehabilitated 5,500 lane miles of NC and US Routes –Helped slow the increase of resurfacing backlog & pavement needs –Improved highway safety Senate Bill 1005

$630 Million *Revised Delivery Schedule –$400 Million by end of 2005 –$230 Million from –Budget adjustments impact only delivery time, not number of projects Benefits include: –Reduces resurfacing backlog –Reduces patching costs and shoulder maintenance –Improves pavement markings and markers –Replaces bridges with high maintenance costs –Improves traffic flow and enhances safety NC Moving Ahead!

Primary Pavement Condition Years Percent

Secondary Pavement Condition Years Percent

System Preservation New line item in maintenance budget $ 78.6 M Preserve the highway system by extending the life of pavement, bridge, and traffic features –pavement seals –bridge painting –pavement marking $1 spent today saves $5 tomorrow New line item in maintenance budget $ 78.6 M Preserve the highway system by extending the life of pavement, bridge, and traffic features –pavement seals –bridge painting –pavement marking $1 spent today saves $5 tomorrow

Alternate Funding TIP Funds –Signal Preventive Maintenance Program (8,800 Traffic Signals Statewide) –Intelligent Transportation System/Incident Response Program –Positive guidance HB 1825 –Allows SR Construction funds to be used on paved SRs –Improves functionality, safety, and condition

Supplemental Maintenance Funds (Millions) '03-'04 '04-'05 '05-'06 '06-'07 '07-'08 TIP Funds$ 33.1 $ 38.1 $ 44.6 $ 48.0 $ 43.5 SR Funds $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 50.0 SB 1005$150.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 NCMA$100.0 $110.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 Total $ $ $ 44.6 $ 48.0 $ 93.5

Maintenance Funding Needs (Millions) FY ‘07-’08 Needs Routine Maintenance (Roads & Bridges)$ Backlog ($437.2 Million)$ 48.1 Contract Resurfacing$ Backlog ($687.5 Million)$ 68.8 Disasters + $ 30.0 Total Maintenance Funding Need $ 1,174.6 Supplemental Maintenance Funds - $ 93.5 Adjusted Maintenance Funding Needs $ 1,081.0

Statewide Annual Maintenance Funding Plan

Maintenance Operational Improvements LED replacement for signal bulbs Signal preventive maintenance ITS (IMAP) initiatives Incentive pay programs DOC litter pickup program Winter anti-icing operations

Goals –Move from reactive to strategic/outcome based –Clearly define mission & expectations for operations –Develop strategies resulting in improved efficiency, performance, & preservation consistent with the Statewide Long Range Plan –Develop management tools/systems to measure outcomes & performance –Management flexibility with accountability Performance Based Management Initiative

Statewide Transportation Plan Purpose –Offers policy guidance & strategic direction for NCDOT –Federally mandated –Inventory of 25-year transportation needs for all modes –Forecast of available revenues –Opportunity to solicit public & stakeholder interest –Outlines long-term transportation investment priorities

Statewide Tier - Facilities such as Interstates and major Primary Highways which serve long-distance trips, connect major population centers, have the highest usage and primarily provide a mobility function. Regional Tier - Minor US and NC designated highways which connect regional centers and typically serve high levels of demand for short distance like commuter travel. Subregional Tier - Minor NC routes and Secondary Roads which serve localized, short distance movements, have low demand, and provide land access to homes and businesses. Highway System Definition (Tiered Approach)

Performance Based Management Uses data/statistical evidence to determine progress toward established goals/outcomes Measures efficiency, effectiveness of organization’s programs and operations (condition, quality, timeliness, reliability, etc.) Simple, understandable, logical, repeatable Shows a trend over time

Measuring Highway System Performance

Performance Based Management Results, Benefits and Expectations Uniformly constructed, maintained & operated Highway System Data drives decision making Shift to Outcome Based approach with clear goals –Move from a reactive to a planned approach –Increased focus on preventive maintenance –Target LOS by tier –Emphasis on planning & scheduling Highest & best use of resources Clearly defined performance expectations for operations Increased accountability and flexibility Challenging and rewarding workplace

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