1 Review of Draft FY2009 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Ronald F. Kirby Director, Department of Transportation Planning National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board February 20, 2008 Item 11

2 WHAT IS THE UPWP? Single document incorporating all federally assisted state, regional, and local planning activities to be undertaken in the region from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 Required as a basis and condition for all federal funding for transportation planning Addresses final SAFTEA-LU planning regulations of the FHWA and FTA published February 14, 2007 and the requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 Continues and builds upon the activities in the current program.

3 What Are the Sources of Funds for Basic Program? Federal (80%) –FHWA Section 112 Planning funds (75 % of total federal) –FTA Section 5303 Planning funds(25 % of total federal) –Allocated to MPO by formula by state DOTs State and Local Match (20%-- 10% state funds, 10% local funds from COG dues) FY2009 total funding level assumed is $11,007,400, which is $301,100 less than FY2008 Carryover FY2008 funds to transfer specific work tasks from FY2008 to FY2009 identified at March 19 TPB meeting

4 What Is CASP? Continuous Airport System Planning 90% Federal Aviation Administration Funds 10% local funds from COG dues Continues past activities in program Total funding $514,400 –Process Air Passenger Survey - $190,000 –Ground Access Forecast Update - $274,400 –Ground Access Travel Time Study -$50,000

5 How is the Program Structured? Contains Six Major Elements –Plan Support $2,144,200 –Coordination & Programs$1,115,100 –Forecasting Applications$2,195,900 –Networks and Travel Model$2,518,600 –Travel Monitoring$1,519,100 –Technical Assistance$1,514,500 TOTAL $11,007,400

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7 Significant Work Activity Funding Changes Overall reduction of $301,100 Household Travel Survey down $628,400 Models Development up $102,000 for advanced model development Modest increases in six other items: Constrained Long Range Plan, Financial Plan, Congestion Management Process, Transportation Safety Planning, Air Quality Conformity, and Network Development TLC Program up $100,000 Regional Studies down $100,000

8 How is the UPWP Reviewed and Finalized? January - outline and budget reviewed by TPB Technical Committee and TPB February - draft UPWP reviewed by TPB Technical Committee, reviewed by TPB, and released for public comment March - UPWP final review by TPB Technical Committee and presented to TPB for approval on March 19 April - UPWP submitted to FTA and FHWA for approval July 1, work program begins