1. Eileen O. Yazzie March 18, 2009 MAG Sub-Allocation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and Allocation Scenarios Transportation Policy Committee

2. Programming Projects for ARRA 1.Status of MAG Sub-Allocation - Highway Proposed Project Funding Scenarios – Discussion & Direction 2.On the Agenda for: possible action to recommend a scenario for projects/allocations of the MAG Sub- Allocation Portion of the ARRA 3.Next Steps/Schedule

3. Federal Eligibility Criteria ARRA Funds can be used on projects that meet current Federal Programs FINAL BILLSTP & STP-TEA Most Flexible Federal Program: Road projects on Functionally Classified Roadways Transit Projects Bike & Pedestrian projects ITS projects on roadways ADA projects on Functionally Classified and local roads Paving dirt roads and alleys are NOT eligible under this program

4. MAG Region Transportation Infrastructure American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) MAG REGIONFUNDING AMOUNT Highway - ADOT/State Discretionary$129.4 Million Highway - MAG Sub-Allocation$104.6 Million TOTAL Transit$65 Million TOTAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY$299 Million

5. MAG REGIONFUNDING AMOUNT Highway - ADOT/State Discretionary$129.4 Million Highway - MAG Sub-Allocation$104.6 Million TOTAL Transit$65 Million TOTAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY$299 Million MAG Region Transportation Infrastructure American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)

6. When Should We Expect Funding? Funds were to be made available on: March 3, 2009 After which the clock starts ticking for…

7. Use It or Lose It Short TermMid Term - Long Term State 120 days to obligate at least 50%. One year to obligate the balance. March 3, 2010 MPOs No short term obligation provision. 100% of funds to be obligated within one year of enactment. March 3, 2010 Trans it 180 days to obligate 50%. 100% of funds to be obligated within one year of enactment. March 3, 2010 Expectations to begin ‘work’ quickly. Projects obligated within 1 year and completed within 3 years.

8. Use It or Lose It Any portion of the apportioned funds, including MPO/Sub-allocated funds that are not obligated within one year, will be withdrawn and redistributed to other states. These funds are then available until September 30, 2010 for obligation Short TermMid Term - Long Term State 120 days to obligate at least 50%. One year to obligate the balance. March 3, 2010 MPO s No short term obligation provision. 100% of funds to be obligated within one year of enactment. March 3, 2010 Trans it 180 days to obligate 50%. 100% of funds to be obligated within one year of enactment. March 3, 2010

9. Reporting Requirements & Deadlines 1st Report:90 days; May 19, 2009 2nd Report: 180 days; August 16, 2009 3rd Report:1 year; February 17, 2010 4th Report:2 years; February 2011 5th Report:3 years; February 2012 Still waiting on final Guidelines from FHWA & ADOT for agency responsible for reporting requirements. Reporting to be posted on DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE

10. Reporting Requirements & Deadlines Number of projects underway Number of projects complete Number of indirect and direct jobs Aggregate # of State funds Total amount appropriated, allocated, obligated, and outlayed Number of projects to let bid Number of projects awarded Reporting to be posted on DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE

11. Highway – MAG Sub-Allocation MAG REGIONFUNDING AMOUNT Highway - Sub-Allocation DRAFT$104,578,340 Transportation Policy Committee recommended Scenarios for review: #1 - Member Agency Allocation Priority to Proposition 400 projects #2 – Highway #3 - Highway & Arterials #4 - Highway, Arterials, and Transit #5 Projects Ready to go – Federal Requirements Please review Scenario Packet at your seat

12. Proposed Project Funding Scenarios Scenario #1A & #1B : $104.6 Million - Member Agency Allocation for Projects ready to go and obligate within a year

13. Proposed Project Funding Scenarios Scenario #1A & #1B - $104.6 Million: Option A calculates a minimum agency allocation and then adds population to the minimum agency allocation. Option B provides jurisdictions with a minimum agency allocation and calculates population distribution after the minimum agency allocations are provided. Decision on which Option – A or B, and the minimum agency allocation.

14. Important Factors for Scenario #1A or #1B 1.Jurisdictions would have to identify specific projects for the use of the Economic Recovery funds – possible quick deadline. 2.The normal federal requirements still hold; this is a reimbursement program and all federal clearances are required. 3.It is suggested that projects that have an 'A' or a 'B' status for TIP and NEPA are used. 4.Projects that would require a lengthy NEPA/environmental review process, 'C' projects, are not good candidates for these funds. 5.The projects will have to be identified and agreed to prior to amending the TIP.

15. Proposed Project Funding Scenarios Scenario #2 – Prop. 400 Highway Projects 7 Projects = $43.1 million - remaining Highway ADOT projects approved in priority order by Regional Council, which are not funded by the ADOT/State Portion. 3 projects = $160.5 million - non-prioritized Prop. 400 projects If Scenario #2 is recommended, decision on which projects to fund with ARRA funds.

16. SR 74: MP 20 - MP 22 SR 74: MP 13 - MP 15 I-17: I-10 to Indian School Loop 101: Northern to Grand SR 85: Southern Ave to I-10 Loop 101 at Olive Avenue Scenario #2 7 Prioritized Projects: $43.1 million Regionwide Noise Walls

17. SR 87: Four Peaks – Dos S Ranch Rd SR 74: MP 13 - MP 15 I-17: I-10 to Indian School Loop 101: Northern to Grand SR 85: Southern Ave to I-10 Loop 101 at Olive Avenue Scenario #2: 7 Prioritized Projects: $43.1 million 3 Unprioritized Projects: $160 million Regionwide Noise Walls Loop 303: Greenway to Mountain View 99 th Ave: I-10 to MC85 SR 74: MP 20 - MP 22

18. Proposed Project Funding Scenarios Scenario #3 – Prop. 400 Highway & Street Projects 7 Highway Prioritized Projects = $43.1 million 3 Highway Non- Prioritized Projects = $160.5 million 4 ALCP Projects = $50 million ready-to-go 4 ALCP Project = $103 million possibly- could-go If Scenario #3 is recommended, decision on which projects to fund with ARRA funds

19. SR 87: Four Peaks – Dos S Ranch Rd SR 74: MP 13 - MP 15 I-17: I-10 to Indian School Loop 101: Northern to Grand SR 85: Southern Ave to I-10 Loop 101 at Olive Avenue Scenario #3: 7 Prioritized Projects: $43.1 million 3 Unprioritized Projects: $160 million 4 ALCP Projects: $50 million Regionwide Noise Walls Loop 303: Greenway to Mountain View 99 th Ave: I-10 to MC85 Loop 101: Beardsley Rd/ Union Hills TI SR 74: MP 20 - MP 22 Shea Blvd: Palisades to Fountain Hills Chandler /Dobson

20. SR 87: Four Peaks – Dos S Ranch Rd SR 74: MP 13 - MP 15 I-17: I-10 to Indian School Loop 101: Northern to Grand SR 85: Southern Ave to I-10 Loop 101 at Olive Avenue Regionwide Noise Walls Loop 303: Greenway to Mountain View 99 th Ave: I-10 to MC85 Loop 101: Beardsley Rd/ Union Hills TI SR 74: MP 20 - MP 22 Shea Blvd: Palisades to Fountain Hills Chandler /Dobson Pima Rd: Thomp. – Pinnacle Pk Northern Pkwy: Overpasses Scenario #3: 7 Prioritized Projects: $43.1 mill 3 Unprioritized Projects: $160 mill 4 Ready-to-go ALCP Projects: $50 mill 4 Possible ALCP: $103 mill

21. Proposed Project Funding Scenarios Scenario #4 – Prop. 400 Highway, Street, and Transit 7 Highway Prioritized Projects = $43.1 million 3 Highway Non- Prioritized Projects = $160.5 million 4 ALCP Projects = $50 million ready-to-go 4 ALCP Project = $138 million possibly-could-go Transit Projects = ? – Still under development If Scenario #4 is recommended, decision on which projects to fund with ARRA funds

22. Proposed Project Funding Scenarios Scenario #5 – Projects that are ready to go $85 - $121 Million The amount needed to fund projects in the TIP Status A and NEPA Status A list is $84 million. Adding the STP-TEA projects, raises the needed funding amount to $95 million Then adding projects in the TIP Status A and NEPA Status B list increases the funding need to $121 million. If Scenario #5 is chosen, projects would have to be selected to be funded as the number of candidate projects is higher than the MAG sub-allocated amount

23. Questions & Discussion On the Agenda for: possible action to recommend a scenario for projects/allocations of the MAG Sub- Allocation Portion of the ARRA Proposed Project Funding Scenarios

24. Next Steps 1.Continue working with Valley Metro 2.Targeting February 25 th Regional Council for: TIP amendment & Conformity Consultation– Highway 3.Targeting the March – April Committees (TRC, Management, TPC, RC) TIP amendment & Conformity Consultation MAG Sub- allocation projects & Transit 4.Due to timeframe – possible additional Committee meetings, and possible change of meeting dates & times 5.April – joint meeting with ADOT Local Governments, MAG Member Agencies, and FHWA DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE

25. Eileen O. Yazzie March 18, 2009 MAG Regional Portion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – Transit Transportation Policy Committee

26. Programming Projects for ARRA 1.Status of MAG Regional Transit portion of ARRA 2.Next Steps/Schedule

27. DRAFT – SUBJECT TO CHANGE MAG REGIONFUNDING AMOUNT Highway - ADOT/State Discretionary$129.4 Million Highway - MAG Sub-Allocation$104.6 Million TOTAL Transit$65 Million TOTAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY$299 Million MAG Region Transportation Infrastructure American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)

28. When Should We Expect Funding? Funds were made available by FTA on: March 3, 2009 The clock is ticking for…

29. Use It or Lose It Short TermMid Term - Long Term State 120 days to obligate at least 50%. 100% of funds to be obligated within one year of enactment. March 3, 2010 MPOs No short term obligation provision. 100% of funds to be obligated within one year of enactment. March 3, 2010 Trans it 180 days to obligate 50%. 100% of funds to be obligated within one year of enactment. March 3, 2010 Expectations to begin ‘work’ quickly. Projects completed within 3 years.

30. Status of MAG Regional Transit portion of ARRA February 19, 2009 – RPTA Board of Directors recommended criteria for project selection –Prop. 400 Projects –Construction Projects or Projects that generate significant local job creation –Ready to go Projects (timing) –Project size (larger is better) –Projects that may not qualify for federal funds –Projects that typically receive less federal funding

31. Status of MAG Regional Transit portion of ARRA March 4, 2009 – RPTA Management Committee Reviewed ARRA Project recommendations for funding and approved them for review by the RPTA Board of Directors Memorandum from RPTA in your agenda packet.

32. Recommended by RPTA Management Committee Phoenix/Mesa Urbanized Area 5307 Formula Funds AgencyLocationDescription Recommended Allocation VMRLight Rail Park-and-Ride Shade Canopies $ 8,255,179 Tempe East Valley Operations and Maintenance FacilityExpansion/Upgrade $ 7,200,000 RPTA Mesa Operations and Maintenance FacilityExpansion $ 10,000,000 RPTAArizona Avenue Bus Rapid Transit capital improvements $ 15,000,000 PhoenixHappy Valley/I-17Park and Ride Construction $ 13,966,038 PhoenixCentral StationUpgrade and rehabilitate $ 10,000,000 TOTAL $ 64,421,217

33. Avondale Urbanized Area 5307 Formula Funds AgencyLocationDescription Recommended Allocation GoodyearI-10/Litchfield RdPark and Ride Construction $ 1,083,602 AvondaleAvondale Blvd/I-10Park and Ride Site Selection $ 250,000 TOTAL $ 1,333,602 Phoenix/Mesa Urbanized Area Fixed Guideway Modernization AgencyLocationDescription Recommended Allocation PhoenixHappy Valley/I-17Park and Ride $ 640,070 TOTAL $ 640,070 Recommended by RPTA Management Committee

34. Status of MAG Transit portion of ARRA March 6, 2009 – RPTA Budget & Finance Subcommittee Chairperson requested alternative funding scenarios: 1.Funding by Population 2.Funding by Revenue Miles Operated 3.Funding by TLCP Jurisdictional Equity Percentage Memorandum Tables on pages 13 - 18.

35. Status of MAG Regional Transit portion of ARRA March 16, 2009 – RPTA Memorandum/Information Summary Update Change of project recommendation of projects for ARRA - $1 billion shortfall in the Transit Life Cycle Program Change affects 5307 to the Phoenix/Mesa Urbanized Area – removes Arizona Ave – BRT and lowers project costs for shade canopies New Memorandum from RPTA in your place.

36. Status of MAG Transit portion of ARRA Phoenix/Mesa Urbanized Area 5307 Formula Funds AgencyLocationDescription Recommended Allocation VMRLight Rail Park-and-Ride Shade Canopies $ 7,500,000 Tempe East Valley Operations and Maintenance FacilityExpansion/Upgrade $ 7,200,000 RPTA Mesa Operations and Maintenance FacilityExpansion $ 10,000,000 PhoenixHappy Valley/I-17Park and Ride Construction $ 13,966,000 PhoenixCentral StationUpgrade and rehabilitate $ 10,000,000 TOTAL $ 48,666,000

37. Status of MAG Transit portion of ARRA March 19, 2009 – RPTA Board of Directors Forward recommendations to MAG for inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Program

38. Questions & Discussion RPTA Staff – Paul Hodgins MAG Transit portion of ARRA