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1 U.S./Canada Transportation Border Working group April 9, 2014 Roger Petzold Office of Planning Federal Highway Administration

2 Office of Planning2 U.S. NAFTA Surface Trade Increased in 2013 Posted: Mar 24, 2014 03:51 PM | Last Updated: Mar 24, 2014 04:51 PM BTS/DOT U.S.-NAFTA Merchandise Trade by Mode: 2010-2013. Graphic: U.S. DOT

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4 Overview 2013 C&P Key Retrospective Findings (Part I: Description of Current System) 1-Household Travel and Freight Movement 2-System Characteristics 3-System Conditions 4-Safety 5-System Performance 6-Finance 2013 C&P Key Prospective Findings

5 Report to Congress 2013 Condition and Performance Report Purpose To provide Congress and other decision makers with an objective appraisal of highway, bridge and transit physical conditions, operational performance, and financing mechanisms Retrospective: current state of the system Prospective: projected state of the system under alternative 20-year future capital investment scenarios Does not say how big the Federal program should be! Meets Requirements of 23 USC 23 U.S.C. 503(b)(8); 49 U.S.C. 308(e)

6 Findings: Chapter 2 System Characteristics Miles, Bridges, and VMT - 2010 All Public Roads Federal- Aid Highways National Highway System Interstate System Route Miles4.08 million 1.01 million162,69847,182 Lane Miles8.62 million 2.45 million573,744215,919 Vehicle Miles Traveled 2.99 trillion 2.53 trillion1.30 trillion 0.72 trillion Bridges604,493319,108*116,66955,339

7 Total Federal, State and Local Government Revenue in 2010 for Highways: $221.0 Billion General Funds reflect $11.9 billion of Recovery Act funds spent in 2010 and $14.7 billion transferred to the Highway Account of the Highway Trust Fund in 2010

8 8 Findings: Chapter 6 Highway Expenditures Total Federal, State and Local Government Expenditures in 2010: $205.3 Billion http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policy/2013cpr/index.htmhttp://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policy/2013cpr/index.htm

9 Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Since 2009, Congress has dedicated more than $4.1 billion for six rounds to fund projects “TIGER Discretionary Grants.” – 2014 ($600 Million) awarded on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan area, or a region. Planning Grants $35 Million Application Due By April 28, 2014 - Grants.gov Obligation by Sept. 30, 2016 – longer term FY 2014 TIGER program are to be awarded on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan area or a region. http://www.dot.gov/tiger MAP-21: Operations & Freight9

10 TIGER 2014 State, local, and tribal governments, including U.S. territories, transit agencies, port authorities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), other political subdivisions of State or local governments, and multi-State or multi-jurisdictional groups Project Size $10 Million to $200 Million (80%) 10

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12 MAP-21 themes Strengthens America’s highway and public transportation systems Creates jobs and supports economic growth Supports the Department’s aggressive safety agenda Simplifies and focuses the Federal program Accelerates project delivery and promotes innovation Establishes a performance-based Federal program Office of Planning 12

13 Coordinated Border Infrastructure (CBI) Program Program continues under Surface Transportation Program (STP) All eligibilities continue with 100 miles of the Border No dedicated funds under MAP-21 - STP FY2005 to FY2012 CBI funds still available ($1.5 Billion) Office of Planning13

14 Two years of Funding at Current Levels Program authorized through FY 2014 New provisions went into effect on October 1 st, 2012 Average annual funding at FY 2012 levels (plus minor inflation) $40 Billion per Year - Highway Extends Highway Trust Fund taxes and ensures 2 years of solvency for Highway Trust Fund Office of Planning 14

15 Focus On Freight Prioritization of Projects to Improve Freight Movement (95% - 90%) Truck Parking Eligibility Expanded Designation of Primary Freight Network (27,000 miles) + Interstate Rural freight Connectors (No Limit) State Freight Plans State Fright Advisor Committees Office of Planning15

16 National Highway System National Highway System Expanded to 260,000 miles National Performance Goals O16

17 Freight Policy Elements National Freight Policy Freight Condition and Performance Report Oct. 1, 2014 National Freight Strategic Plan Oct. 1, 2015 Office of Planning 17

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19 Reauthorization Topics Additional Funding for Highway Trust Fund Long Term Bill is Desirable - Get a 5 or 6 year bill Implement/Adjust freight provisions More Flexibility to State/Locals on Spending House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Bill – August, 2014 Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Bill – Summer, 2014 President - proposal to fund surface transportation with the savings generated from corporate tax reform. Office of Planning19

20 U.S. DOT’s Priority for Reauthorization Modernize our nation’s infrastructure; Ensure the health and growth of our critical highway programs; Support millions of good paying jobs; Give state and local governments four years of certainty to plan and invest; Ensure that the Highway Trust Fund remains solvent. Office of Planning20

21 President’s Vision 21 st Century Transportation Infrastructure 4 Year Plan $302 Billion (31%) $199 for Highways (16%) $10 Billion Multimodal Freight Grant Program $4 Billion TIFIA/Infrastructure Bank $7 Billion for Safety (32%) $72 Billion for Transit (61%) $2.2 Billion Bus Rapid Transit $400 Million On the Job Training $19 Billion Rail (181%) $5 Billion in Competitive Grants for Innovation/TIGER (99%) Office of Planning21

22 THANK YOU ! Questions ? Roger Petzold Office Of Planning Border & Interstate Planning Team Federal Highway Administration Roger.Petzold@dot.gov.

23 Improve the Transportation System between the US and Canada to Facilitate the Movement of People and Goods Highway Aging bridge infrastructure Need to modernize and add capacity to inspection facilities Need to facilitate the logistics supply chain Need to plan for the future growth Need to support NEXUS and FAST programs to pre-screen frequent crossers CBP Pilots on additional CBP staff and infrastructure Rail Enhance Safety Reduce time to cross the border while enhancing security Office of Planning23

24 Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery - TIGER 2014 (6) $600 Million Competitive Grants Focus on: Reliability, Safety and Affordability Transportation Improve Connections for Urban, Suburban and Rural Communities $35 Million for Planning Grants Office of Planning 24


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