Federal Funding for LOCAL Transportation Projects

1. Federal FundingforLOCALTransportationProjects Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department Programs and Contracts Division

2. Highway Funding – Total (Average 2005-2009) • Federal Funds ………………………….……….……… $505 million • State Highway Funds ..………………..…….………… $393 million • Total Federal and State Highway Funds…………… $898 million • Deductions…. …………………………………….…… ($487 million) • Total Federal and State Highway • Funds for Construction……………………..……… $411 million • Funds Specific to Categories – • Limited or No Commission Discretion………….($144 million) • Highway Construction Funds Available • For Commission Prioritization……………………..$267 million $505 million $898 million

3. State Funding • Flat Funding – Tied to a flat/decreasing revenue tax • Surplus Money - A one-time funding source • Severance Tax – Shared with cities and counties

4. Department of Finance and Administration Projected Severance Tax Revenue (in million dollars)

5. Total Cost for Needs and Other Improvements Congestion Relief……...………..………..……$3.4 billion Maintaining the System ...…..………..……….$8.8 billion Congressionally-Designated High Priority Corridors………..…….…..…$5.2 billion Economic Development Connectors………..$1.7 billion Total Needs and Other Improvements……..…….……….$19.1 billion Anticipated Funding ……..…….……………$4.1 billion SHORTFALL……..…….………..……...……$15.0 billion

6. Status of ARRA Projects • 129 projects let to contract • $394 million dollars • 291 miles improved • 72 projects completed • 4 projects remaining • Total: 133 projects……299 miles……$457 million

7. CURRENT LEGISLATION • The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) • By law, AHTD is responsible for administering Federal Highway Programs (23USC302)

8. FEDERAL PROGRAMS • Surface Transportation Program • Bridge Replacement/Rehabilitation Program • Railway-Highway Crossing Program • Transportation Enhancement Program • Recreational Trails Program • Safe Routes to School Program • High Priority Projects Program

9. GENERAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS • American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards and other applicable design standards must be followed. • Federal participation for eligible projects is normally 80% with the local government providing the remaining 20%. • Deposit Required • AHTD Project Phase Assistance

10. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM • Eligibility – • Cities with less than 200,000 Population • Functional Class above Rural Minor Collector • Maximum Federal Aid – • $1,000,000 per Roadway Project • $ 350,000 per Signal / Intersection Project • Local Agency Responsible for Costs Associated with Right-of-Way Acquisition and Utility Relocation • Local Agency Responsible for Maintenance of Signal upon Completion • Annual Allocation – • $2 million for Roadway Projects • $2 million for Signal / Intersection Projects

11. BRIDGE REPLACEMENT/ REHABILITATION PROGRAM • Eligibility – • Bridges on any Public Road • At least 20’ in Length • Replacement / Sufficiency Rating < or = 50 • Rehabilitation / Sufficiency Rating < or = 80 • Functionally Obsolete or Structurally Deficient • Maximum Federal Aid – • $1,000,000 per Bridge Project • Annual Allocation • $2 million

12. RAILWAY-HIGHWAY CROSSINGS PROGRAM • Eligibility • Railroad Crossings on any Public Road • Railroad Crossing Protection • Railroad Grade Separations / Relocations / Surfaces • Criteria Considered • Hazard Rating • Other Factors • Annual Allocation • $3.6 million

13. TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM • Eligibility – • Must be Related to Surface Transportation • 12 Categories • Right-of-Way and Construction Activities Only • Engineering Services (Design and Inspection) are Not Eligible for Transportation Enhancement Funding • Any Area of State • Federal Aid – • Maximum $400,000 per project • Minimum $ 16,000 per project • Application Periods are at the Commission’s Discretion

14. RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM • Eligibility – • Must be Related to Surface Transportation • 12 Categories • Right-of-Way and Construction Activities Only • Engineering Services (Design and Inspection) are Not Eligible for Transportation Enhancement Funding • Any Area of State • Federal Aid – • Maximum $400,000 per project • Minimum $ 16,000 per project • Application Periods are at the Commission’s Discretion

15. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM • Eligibility – • 2 Categories • Infrastructure Improvements • Educational Programs • Must be within 2 miles of a K-8th Grade School • Project must have a Strong Educational Component • Federal Aid – • Maximum To Be Determined • Minimum To Be Determined • Application Periods are at the Commission’s Discretion

16. HIGH PRIORITY PROJECT PROGRAM • Specified in the Law as Earmarked Funds • Obligation Limitation • Funds Distributed Annually • AHTD Responsible for Administering Funds • Local Agency is usually Responsible for Design • WARNING - In order to be eligible for cost reimbursement, formal Federal and State Agreements for the project or phase of the project must be obtained before costs are incurred.

17. SUMMARY • Surface Transportation Program • Bridge Replacement/Rehabilitation Program • Railway-Highway Crossing Program • Transportation Enhancement Program • Recreational Trails Program • Safe Routes to School Program • High Priority Projects Program

18. Federal FundingforLOCALTransportationProjects Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department Programs and Contracts Division 501-569-2261