1 SAFETEA: Transportation System Management, Operations and ITS Jeffrey F. Paniati Associate Administrator, Office of Operations Federal Highway Administration

2 Transportation System Management & Operations Improve reliability, safety, and security through “21st Century Operations using 21st Century Technology” 21st Century Operations –Proactive –Customer view –Regional system base –24/7 –Performance based –Real-time information 21 st Century Technology –Advanced Signal Control –Ramp metering –Work Zone Management –Traffic Incident Management –Real-Time Transportation (traveler) Information –Emergency/Evacuation Management –Freight Management –More…

3 Program Objectives Accelerate deployment of 21 st Century technology (ITS) Support creation of institutional arrangements necessary for effective Operations Investigate and develop the next generation of operational capabilities Increase transportation community’s use of effective operational strategies and techniques

4 Reauthorization Objectives Establish a specific foundation for Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSM&O) Implement programs and provisions that will assist entities enhance their system’s performance Institutionalize Freight Management; increase Freight Management investment Continue strong ITS program

5 Reauthorization Overview Operations Reauthorization Provisions ITS Reauthorization Provisions Freight Reauthorization Provisions

6 Operations Reauthorization Provisions Establish a specific foundation for Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) –Section 1701 Transportation Systems Management and Operations Establishes TSM&O and differentiates from construction –Section 6001, subsection 5203 Metropolitan Planning Incorporates consideration of TSM&O improvements through Planning Factors and Transportation Plan requirements –Section 5201 Research, Technology, and Education Includes TSM&O as a specific research area

7 Operations Reauthorization Provisions Promote Regional Coordination –Section 1701 Transportation Systems Management and Operations Defines and encourages regional operations collaboration and coordination Regional operations collaboration and coordination activities eligible for Surface Transportation Program funds Increases procurement flexibility for TSM&O –Section 1503 State Planning and Research TSM&O planning and regional operations collaboration and coordination activities eligible for State Planning and Research Funding

8 Operations Reauthorization Provisions Increase Availability of Real-time Information –Section 1702 Real-Time System Management Information Program Encourages establishment of Real-time Information Systems to provides capabilities to monitor real-time travel conditions on major highways Promotes dissemination of information among government entities and the traveling public Requires DOT to establish data exchange formats within one year Requires each State to establish a Statewide incident reporting system within two years (some already exist) Requires information systems to be explicitly addressed in regional ITS architectures Program activities eligible under NHS, STP, and SPR

9 Operations Reauthorization Provisions Improve Performance of Existing System –Sec Infrastructure Performance and Maintenance Program (IPAM) Establish program to preserve existing highway facilities or alleviate traffic chokepoints Only projects for system preservation, preventive maintenance, or operational improvements are eligible Provides funds to implement eligible projects that will also produce near-term performance & economic benefits Provides $1 billion/FY apportioned using STP formula Funding not utilized within 6 months to be redistributed.

10 Operations Reauthorization Provisions Improve Performance of Existing System –Section 1610 Use of HOV Lanes Allows States to exempt low emission/energy efficient, and transit vehicles from HOV occupancy requirements Allows tolling of non-HOV vehicles using HOV lanes (with Sec. 1615) States exercising HOV exemptions must institute participation and monitoring programs, and commit to maintaining facility performance

11 ITS Reauthorization Provisions Foster R&D, but Place Greater Emphasis on using ITS to Improve Performance and Operation of the Transportation System Represent Natural Evolution of Program – ISTEA – R&D – TEA-21 - R&D and Deployment Incentives – SAFETEA – R&D and Formula-based Deployment

12 ITS Reauthorization Provisions Improve Performance of Existing System – Sec ITS Performance Incentive program Establishes formula-based incentive program to encourage deployment of ITS to improve system performance Formula initially NHS-based transitioning to performance based Replaces ITS Integration Program (which has been historically fully earmarked) $135 million/year

13 ITS Reauthorization Provisions Complete CVISN - Sec Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks Development (CVISN) Establishes program to fund nationwide deployment of CVISN Replaces Commercial Vehicle Infrastructure Program (which has been historically fully earmarked) $25 million/year Two types of grants : - core development: $2.5 million/state - expanded deployment: $1 million/state

14 ITS Reauthorization Provisions Continue Strong ITS R&D Program - Sec ITS Research & Development Continues a comprehensive ITS R&D program $121 million/year ($726 million in SAFETEA is 20% increase from TEA-21) Minor Modifications Made to Reflect Program Priorities/Evolution Supports Mobility/Productivity, Safety, Security and Integration

15 Freight Reauthorization Provisions Institutionalize Freight Considerations Increase Investment in Freight

16 Freight Reauthorization Provisions Institutionalization of Freight –Sec Freight Transportation Gateways; Freight Intermodal Connections Program enables systematic improvements that facilitate freight transport into and thru gateways State responsibilities –Integrate freight needs into project development process –Designate a freight transportation coordinator –Facilitate public and private coordination –Encourage implementation of innovative financing where appropriate –Update ID of STRANET & NHS connectors within 3 years –Sec.1505 Planning Capacity Building Initiative Inclusion of Freight Professional Development Program into FHWA’s Planning Capacity Building initiative –Sec Multi-State Corridor Planning Program Strengthens consideration of freight in Multi-State Corridor Planning Program (Sec. 1806)

17 Freight Reauthorization Provisions Freight Investment –Sec Freight Transportation Gateways; Freight Intermodal Connections and Sec 1304 Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovations Act (TIFIA) Freight Transportation Gateways –Expand STP eligibility for publicly-owned intermodal transfer facility projects (Sec. 1205) –Expand TIFIA eligibility for public and privately-owned intermodal transfer facility projects NHS Freight Connectors (includes STRAHNET connectors) –Set aside (2% minimum) –Exemption Provision –Federal Share Payable (Sec 1205): 90% Federal share

18 Summary Established a foundation for TSM&O throughout the legislation. Facilitated the creation of information and institutional arrangements necessary to support effective operations. Brought a performance focus to the ITS Program. Supported the development of the next generation of technology by continuing a strong ITS program. Supported investment in freight gateways and connectors, and created an institutional focus on freight management. Using reauthorization to create a path that will bring about 21 st Century Operations using 21 st Century Technology we have: