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MAP-21 and Other Issues FHWA Update

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

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MAP-21 and Other Issues FHWA Update

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  1. MAP-21 and Other IssuesFHWA Update IFTA/IRP Manager’s / Law Enforcement Workshop September 2012

  2. FHWA Update 2012 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st 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

  3. 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

  4. 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 1st • 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

  5. 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

  6. FHWA Update 2012 Future • Alternatives to fuel tax? • Research • Communication • Interjurisdictional Cooperation • Situational Awareness

  7. FHWA Update 2012 THANK YOU! Michael J. Dougherty 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE E83-409 Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-9234 michael.dougherty@dot.gov

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