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The Evolving Landscape of Federal Transportation Authorization in 2009

This document provides insights into the state of federal transportation authorization in 2009, including the expiration of SAFETEA-LU, funding shortfalls, legislative actions, and objectives for improving transportation infrastructure in the U.S.

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The Evolving Landscape of Federal Transportation Authorization in 2009

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  1. The Current State of Federal Transportation Authorization East-West Gateway Council of Governments July 2009

  2. Three Issues Converge • SAFETEA-LU expires Sept. 30, 2009 • Immediate HTF shortfall • FY 2009: $5-$7 billion • FY 2010: $8-$10 billion • Desire for transformative bill

  3. The Senate Dawdles • EPW – Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) • Commerce – Federal Surface Transportation and Policy Act of 2009 • General objectives and performance guidelines • Goals include reducing motor vehicle travel and delay; improving asset condition and intermodal efficiency

  4. The House Plunges In • T&I – The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 • Funding level - $500 billion ($286.5B) • Highways $337.4B ($227.4B) • Transit $99.8B ($52.6B) • Hwy/Motor Carrier Safety $12.6B ($6.5B) • High Speed Rail $50B (11 corridors)

  5. The House Plunges In • Five core highway programs • Critical Asset Investment Program • Highway Safety Improvement Program • Freight Improvement Program • Surface Transportation Program (maintains Enhancement Program) • Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program

  6. The House Plunges In • Five core transit programs • New Starts/Small Starts Program • Fixed Guideway Modernization Program • Urban and Rural Formula Programs • Coordinated Access and Mobility Program • Intermodal and Energy Efficient Transit Facilities Program

  7. The House Plunges In • Two major discretionary programs • Projects of National Significance Program • Metropolitan Mobility and Access Program (mode neutral) • Maintains High Priority Projects Program

  8. The House Plunges In • MPO planning requirements • Promote sustainable and livable communities • Reduce GHG emissions and reliance on foreign oil • Increase transportation, land use, housing coordination • Create a metro mobility plan • Develop a performance management program

  9. The Administration Hesitates • Proposes to extend SAFETEA-LU for 18 months • $20 billion in general revenue to fund HTF shortfall • Senate considers a $27 billion extension • House T&I opposes extension, but will likely pass a temporary fix • Chances dim for new authorization this year

  10. Before we end…Waxman-Markey • American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 • Recently approved in House • Metropolitan requirements • Set targets for GHG emission reductions • TIP and LRP must provide a reduction plan • Increase public transportation • Update zoning and land use regulations • Promote non-motorized transportation

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