Outlook for the Future American Council of Engineering Companies of Louisiana DOTD Secretary Sherri H. LeBas, P.E. November 12, 2015

Outline Funding Legislation Accomplishments Planning Our Future New Project Initiatives Statewide Transportation Plan Safety Initiatives ACEC/DOTD Partnership

Budget Over $1.7 billion in Capital and Operating Revenue and Expenditures

Legislation

Transportation Legislation Act 380 by Landry, T. – Money from the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) to the State Police shall not exceed $51.6 million for fiscal year , $20 million for Fiscal Year , and $10 million for Fiscal Year and each fiscal year thereafter. (Effective 8/1/15) Act 348 by Connick – Requires use toll credits earned from the Crescent City Connection Bridge for the Crescent City Connection Bridge itself, the Westbank Expressway or its approaches, the La. Hwy. 23 bridge and tunnel replacement project, the Fourth Street extension, or any combination thereof, and for no other purpose. (Effective 1/1/15)

Transportation Legislation Act 431 by St. Germain – Creates the La. State Transportation Infrastructure Bank and the La. State Transportation. – Infrastructure Fund – Effective 8/1/15

Transportation Legislation Act 257 by Adley – Provides for an increase in the base amount of mineral revenues state receives prior to annual deposit into the Budget Stabilization Fund. (Effective 6/29/15) Act 275 by Adley – This bill removes the "trigger" for the motor vehicle sales tax, but allows for the state general fund to retain most of these dollars in exchange of giving up to $100 million for transportation funds, but removes the Transportation Mobility Fund. (Passed 6/29/15)

Constitutional Amendments Act 471 by St. Germain (passed) – To authorize public funds to be used to invest in a state infrastructure bank for eligible transportation projects. Statewide election to beheld on Oct. 24, Act 473 by Adley (failed) – To rename the Budget Stabilization Fund to the Budget and Transportation Stabilization Trust and to provide for use of monies in the fund.

Federal Highway Trust Fund House Passes $325 Billion Bill The bill authorizes approximately $325 billion over six years (FY FY 2021) for the federal highway, transit and highway safety programs. The House measure must now be reconciled with a Senate version adopted earlier this year. Congressman Garret Graves is a conferee on the conference committee

Accomplishments

TIMED Program Geaux Wider ARRA Program

Accomplishments Quality Surface – Bonding initiative backed by Gov. Jindal – Legislative proposal to raise $425M – Bond Statewide Highway Improvement Fund – Approximately 1,100 miles of rural roadways – Repairs will benefit farming and natural resource industry as well as local commuters

Port Priority Program Accomplishments Since 1989: – $519 million expended to date – 12,546 jobs created or retained – $5 in benefits/dollar invested – 342 contracts completed

Port Construction and Development Priority Program Created by Act 452 of the 1989 Regular Session Revised by Act 476 of the 1993 Regular Session and Act 18 of the 2006 Regular Session Primary goal is to improve the infrastructure of LA ports and harbors, provide jobs, improve safety Funded by the LA Transportation Trust Fund $20 million average funding level

Aviation Priority Program State Aviation Program Administration Airport Construction and Development Priority Program $30 Million Capital Outlay Program annually

Planning Our Future

Engineering Contract Amounts $94,512,503 $107,832,544$64,202,814$104,061,691$63,622,002$78,646,487$67,520,122$41,609,890

Significant Projects Under Development Moving forward with preconstruction activities – Juban Road widening – I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles – I-10/Pecue Lane interchange – I-12 to Bush (La. 3241) I-12 to La. 36 La. 36 – La. 435 La. 435 – La. 40/La. 41 – I-20 (I-220 to Hamilton Rd.)

Significant Projects Under Development Moving forward with preconstruction activities – La. 1 – Leeville to Golden Meadow – Hooper Road Extension – La (Earhart Expressway Ext. to U.S. 61) – Causeway Blvd. – Earhart Expressway interchange – La. 447 environmental study – I-10 (Highland Rd. to La. 22) – I-10 (Loyola to Veterans) – Belle Chasse Tunnel Replacement – Ouachita River Bridge

Significant Projects Under Development Moving forward with preconstruction activities – I-49 South – US 80 – Vanceil Road to Well Road – Florida Avenue Bridge (a TIMED project) – I-12 La. 21 to U.S. 190 U.S. 190 to La. 59

I-10 Corridor Study Nearly 14,000 surveys completed Mississippi River Bridge traffic has grown from 88,500 in 2010 to 102,500 in 2013 DOTD/consultants presented ideas for enhancements to I-10 Three public meetings were held

I-10 Public Meetings

New Mississippi Bridge Study Will examine at least five potential crossing locations Will be completed by summer 2016

New Project Initiatives

One-Year Outlook Projects expected to advertise: – La Extension – Hooper Road widening – St. Charles Avenue – Magazine Street – La. 182 widening – U.S. 80 widening – Fleur De Lis Dr.

One-Year Outlook Projects expected to advertise: – Traffic engineering services statewide – Engineering contract for airport action plans, wildlife hazard assessments, & economic impact study update – Retainer contract for underwater bridge inspections statewide

One-Year Outlook Projects expected to advertise: – Retainer contract for value engineering services – Church St. bridge replacement in Natchitoches – Retainer contract for tunnel inspections in District 02 – Retainer contracts for CE&I services – Subsurface utility engineering services

One-Year Outlook Projects expected to advertise: – I-12 (U.S. 190 to La. 59) – I-12 (La. 21 to U.S. 190) – Retainer contract for right of way acquisition and related services – Environmental permit retainer – Retainer contract for support of road design functions – Updates to GIS historic sites database

Statewide Transportation Plan

Completed in 2003 Focused on economic growth for State Covers all modes of transportation Includes extensive freight analysis Updates to the plan began spring 2012 Plan should be finalized in fall 2015

Safety Initiatives

DOTD Safety Initiatives Recent DOTD initiatives include: Destination Zero Deaths Cable barriers Roundabouts Enhanced mile markers ITS traffic cameras and signs

Safety Progress Since 2008, more than 2,100 miles of centerline rumble strips installed 75 new traffic cameras installed 900 interstate miles of enhanced mile markers installed 22 roundabouts constructed statewide

Fatalities On all Louisiana roadways: In 2008: 916 traffic- related fatalities In 2014: 737 traffic- related fatalities

Destination Zero Deaths All behavioral projects have been made possible through the partnerships DOTD has under the Destination Zero Deaths initiatives. DOTD’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan has brought us all together working toward a common goal. It’ll take more than engineers to reach zero!

ACEC/DOTD Partnership

With ACEC, DOTD has – Participated in ACEC/DOTD roundtable discussions – Implemented some recommendations of the DOTD-ACEC/L Consultant Contract Services Review Initiative – Invited ACEC to participate in the DOTD QCIP CCS Manual Update