1. FHWA Reorganization Update Program Performance Management Standing Committee on Performance Management Meeting Detroit, MI October 14, 2011 Peter Stephanos Federal Highway Administration

2. New Proposed Office Mission Lead, guide, coordinate and develop the cross-cutting aspects of a performance- based federal highway program to ensure consistency in philosophy and sustained implementation of performance elements across various program areas.

3. Design and Operations of New Office Office Roles Ensure FHWA operates in a “corporate” manner  Establishment of policy and guidance  Development of tools and methods  Common implementation approach for the agency Clearly define and adhere to one framework Prepare FHWA by building staff strength Develop and deploy new methods and tools Assess performance at a national level and produce meaningful, effective reports Engage and partner with key stakeholders 3

4. Design and Operations of New Office Proposed Office Functions Policy & Guidance – Work with program offices to ensure that FHWA approach to implement program performance management follows one framework in a consistent and coordinated manner. Institutional Capacity Development – Work with division offices to ensure that FHWA is fully prepared, equip and proficient in the core competencies to deliver the federal role and to be a strong advocate for program performance management. Ensure that the roles and responsibilities of FHWA units and staff are clearly communicated and understood. Performance Management & Analytical Tools – Work with research and technology deployment units and program offices to develop and advance new technologies that will improve how performance is managed at the national, state and local level. Assessment, Evaluation & Reporting – Work with program offices to evaluate performance, trends and future needs to achieve performance targets. Produce reports and represent FHWA on external organizations. 4

5. Proposed Organizational Structure 5 Office of Infrastructure and Programs Office of Program Administration Office of Bridges and Structures Office of Asset Management, Pavement, and Construction Office of Program Performance Management Highways for Life Bridge Performance Management Asset & Pavement Management

6. Ensuring for Coordination PPM Core Team  Develop and track work progress  Coordinate agency response to requests  Share and coordinate activities PPM Leadership Council Informal stakeholder working groups

7. Current Office Activities Staff assigned to new office in October Primary focus areas:  Work plan development  Capacity development plan  Tier 1 measure studies  Promoting best practices  Assessing reporting capabilities/needs

8. Thank You U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration