Roger Petzold Federal Highway Administration Office of Planning
Top Priority Emergency Funds Being Released Will work with the States/Cities to Rebuild Infrastructure
Started Oct. 1, 2012 – 2 Years Funding Continues (at about $40 Billion annually) Fewer Categories/More Flexible to States Establishes a Performance-Based Program Accelerates project delivery and promotes innovation Freight Policy/Highway Freight Network Supports Aggressive Safety Programs
$500 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program FY 2012 2012 – 47 Projects in 34 States
Investing in improved equipment and track through State DOTs Testing higher speeds (111 MPH in Ill./160MPH ACELA) 154 different projects are addressing all aspects of rail development from laying and upgrading track to eliminating bottlenecks, developing stations, and planning for future construction.
The EDC initiative supports the implementation of planning, permitting, design, and construction innovations that have a demonstrated ability to build highway and bridge projects faster. Better, Faster, and Smarter Project Delivery Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems innovative construction management techniques Streamlined Planning/Environmental Process Regional Summits – EDC II
U.S. DOT Supporting the State of Michigan Working with Other Federal Agencies to Address Issues NITC Proposed as a Federal-Aid Project in the U.S.
Top Priority of U.S. DOT No Talking/ Texting while Driving – Enforcement Grants Aggressive Program to Reduce Fatalities and Injuries