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SAFETEA-LU and the Future of TMIP and NPTS

SAFETEA_LU Title 5 ? Research Funds . Allocated $196,400,000/yr for researchDesignated $234,803,000/yr for ?earmarks"In FY06 all Title 5 programs reduced by ~20% overrun plus general obligation limitation Earmarked projects funded at ~70% of authorized amountNo funds available to FHWA for ?disc

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SAFETEA-LU and the Future of TMIP and NPTS

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    1. SAFETEA-LU and the Future of TMIP and NPTS

    2. SAFETEA_LU Title 5 – Research Funds Allocated $196,400,000/yr for research Designated $234,803,000/yr for “earmarks” In FY06 all Title 5 programs reduced by ~20% overrun plus general obligation limitation Earmarked projects funded at ~70% of authorized amount No funds available to FHWA for “discretionary” research projects or programs

    3. Programs Related to Modeling 5207 - Surface Transportation Environmental Cooperative Research Program (STEP) 5210 - Future Strategic Highway Research Program (FSHRP) 5401/5402 - National University Transportation Research 5512 - Advanced Travel Forecasting Procedures (TRANSIMS)

    4. 5207 - STEP New cooperative research program to be administered by FHWA Develop models for TCMs and system designs Improve understanding of transportation demand factors Develop indicators of social, economic and environmental performance Other priorities as determined through DOT strategic plan and outreach Primary source of funding for FHWA Planning, Environment and Realty research

    5. 5207 (STEP) - Continued 50% non-federal match required for any cooperative agreement Stakeholder outreach and consultation – EPA, Department of Energy, other Federal and State agencies, associations Authorized at $16,875,000/yr FY06 (After Obligation Limitation and other adjustments) - $11,914,125

    6. 5210 - FSHRP Administered through the National Academy of Sciences Major focus Areas: Renewal of aging infrastructure Driving behavior Reducing nonrecurring congestion Meeting mobility, economic, environmental and community needs Authorized at $51,250,000/yr FY06 - $36,183,638

    7. 5401/5402 – University Transportation Centers Grants to universities for scholarships and transportation research Issues to be addressed not specified Research at discretion of selected schools May be used for modeling research Authorized at $76,000,000/yr FY06 - $53,200,000

    8. 5512 - TRANSIMS Provides support for areas implementing TRANSIMS Training and technical assistance Demonstrate additional applications Authorized at $2,625,000/yr FY06 - $1,850,000

    9. TMIP Not mentioned in SAFETEA-LU FY06 Funding: $150,000 - Outreach Activities $60,000 – Quality Assurance (peer reviews) $0 – Travel Model Research $0 – Training (workshops/NHI course dev.) Post FY06 - ???? TMIP plans to attend five and sponsor two conferences of interest each year. Generally we attend APA, NARC, AMPO, TRB annual and any TRB of interest such as Small and Medium and Planning Applications, we traditionally make a sponsorship contribution to NARC and AMPO We exhibit at the conferences we attend and frequently are also on the conference program, presenting aspects of our program We present papers on specific topics, such as the peer review programTMIP plans to attend five and sponsor two conferences of interest each year. Generally we attend APA, NARC, AMPO, TRB annual and any TRB of interest such as Small and Medium and Planning Applications, we traditionally make a sponsorship contribution to NARC and AMPO We exhibit at the conferences we attend and frequently are also on the conference program, presenting aspects of our program We present papers on specific topics, such as the peer review program

    10. TMIP Outreach Activities Average Funding for Outreach Activities in previous years - $400,000 - $600,000 Web Site E-mail Listserver Clearinghouse On-site Contractor Staff Newsletter Brochures Conference Exhibits

    11. Future TMIP Funding Options Funding Needs: Outreach – $500,000/yr Quality Assurance – $100,000/yr Training/Research - $400,000/yr Funding Sources: STEP FSHRP SPR Pooled Funds

    12. NPTS Not mentioned in SAFETEA-LU Supported through FHWA Policy Office FY06 Funding: $180,000/yr to maintain access to existing NPTS data (NPTS program Mgr, web-site) Internal discussions continuing within FHWA/DOT on funding for NPTS National Survey in 2008. $5 - $6 million already pledged for add-ons

    13. Future NPTS Options Coordinate funding and provide contract management for add-ons only. Solicit outside support for National NPTS survey component ($7 - $10 million) Other DOT agencies (NHTSA, RITA, FTA) Other federal agencies (DHS, CDC, EPA, HHS) SPR pooled funds

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