Section 1116 Overview

1. Section 1116 Overview

2. MAP-21, Section 1116 ( Prioritization of Projects to Improve Freight Movement) • Section 1116 of MAP-21- Prioritization of Projects to Improve Freight Movement, allows an increase in the Federal share payable to 95 percent for projects on the Interstate System and 90 percent for any other project that meets the requirements outlined in that Section. • The program allows the Secretary to approve an increased Federal share for projects eligible under Section 1116. The allowable Federal share payable for a project is established at the time of project authorization. MAP-21: Operations & Freight

3. Prioritization of Projects to Improve Freight Movement • To be eligible for the increased Federal share, the Secretary must certify that the following two requirements are met: • (1) The project demonstrates an improvement to the efficient movement of freight, including making progress toward meeting performance targets for freight to be established under section 23 U.S.C 150(d) (MAP-21 §1203); and • (2) The project is identified in a State Freight Plan. For purposes of this section, the State Freight Plan must include the elements described under MAP-21 Section 1118(b), State Freight Plans. MAP-21: Operations & Freight

4. Interim Implementation • Total annual project(s) costs not to exceed 10% of the State's apportioned funds unless otherwise approved by the Secretary • Selection of projects will be made on a project-by-project basis • The highest priority types of eligible projects under this provision during the interim period are: • Improvements to freight intermodal connectors; • Improvements to freight and truck bottlenecks; • Projects for a public freight rail facility or a private facility providing public benefit for highway users by way of direct freight interchange between highway and rail carriers; and • Projects or a group of projects that are integrated in function, such as along a major freight corridor. MAP-21: Operations & Freight

5. Project Authorization • Description of how the project will improve the efficient movement of freight • data and information that support a quantitative analysis • compares forecasted conditions if the project is not built with anticipated conditions after the project is complete. • analysis of factors such as travel time savings, travel time reliability, congestion reduction, or other factors that reduce costs and enhance economic benefits for freight carriers and shippers. • Description of how the project will make progress toward meeting freight performance goals described in the State Freight Plan • Reference to the project in the State Freight Plan or the freight sections of the statewide long range transportation plan • Purpose and needs statement that clearly describes the freight needs the project will address. MAP-21: Operations & Freight

6. Section 1116 Project Review Process 1). State submits project and supporting (State Freight Plan) to FHWA Division Office 2). Division Office review project submission and State Freight Plan to determine compliance with Section 1116 and 1118 • Verifies project in State Freight Plan • Verifies that the project is an eligible type of freight project • Verifies project demonstrates improvement to efficiency of freight movement 3). FHWA-Office of Freight Management and Operations 4). Freight Policy Council 5). Office of the Secretary MAP-21: Operations & Freight

7. More Information • Tiffany Julien, FHWA, Office of Freight Management and Operations • 202-366-9241 • Tiffany.julien@dot.gov • MAP-21 Website • http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/guidance/guidesec1116.cfm MAP-21: Operations & Freight