Transcript Slide 1

American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009
ITS - Georgia Chapter
May 28, 2009
Outline
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Overview
Funding Distribution
Requirements / Provisions
Transportation Funding For Georgia
U.S. DOT Discretionary Grant Program (TIGER Grants)
Accountability and Transparency
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Reporting
FHWA Stewardship & Oversight
ARRA Sign Guidance
Additional Information
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Overview
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Signed into law on February 17, 2009
To retain and create jobs
Infrastructure investment
Accountability and transparency
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Overview
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$48.12 Billion for TRANSPORTATION
 $27.5 Billion for Highways
 $8.4 Billion for Transit
 $9.3 Billion for Rail
 $1.5 Billion for Discretionary Program
 $1.3 Billion for Aviation
 $0.12 Billion Misc. Other Transportation
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Requirements/Provisions
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Eligible Uses
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Restoration, repair, construction and other activities under
Surface Transportation Program
Passenger and freight rail transportation and port
infrastructure projects described under TIFIA
Federal share up to 100%
No waivers of Federal Requirements
Use It or Lose Provisions- Strict Obligation deadlines
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Project Selection
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States in establishing priorities for funding;
priority is given to projects that are:
Three year completion date (February 12, 2012)
Economically Distressed Areas (map by county)
Expeditious Project Delivery
Maximizing job creation and economic benefit
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Transportation Funds for Georgia
Total Highways Spending in GA: $931,585,680
For any federal highway purpose under STP program. 100% federal
share.
$624,162,406
for projects in
any area
50% obligated in 120
days, rest within one
year of
apportionment.
$279,475,704
$27,947,570
for MPOs and areas
with population less
than 5000.
for Transportation
Enhancements
Obligate within one
year of
apportionment.
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50% obligated in
120 days, rest within
one year of
apportionment.
Georgia’s Highway projects
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1st 1511 certification (April 7, 2009)
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2nd 1511 certification (May 4, 2009)
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67 projects - $207,972,026
51 projects - $187,147,222
ITS / Traffic Operations
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14 projects - $19,853,356
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Discretionary Grant Program
(TIGER Grants)
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$1.5 Billion
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Highways, transit, intermodal/port access
Significant impact on Nation, metropolitan area, or region
Preference for projects to be finished in 3yrs
Grants between $20-300 million
Federal Register Notice- May 18, 2009
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http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-11542.pdf
Applications Due September 15, 2009
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Accountability and
Transparency
Reporting
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Types of Reports
Certification
 Periodic
 Quarterly
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Data for Periodic and Quarterly Reports
Projects
 Finance
 Jobs
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FHWA Stewardship & Oversight
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Delivery of ARRA is top priority for FHWA
Projects must follow all Federal requirements
Projects will be advanced under maximum
flexibility
Projects will be administered in accordance with
our normal Stewardship Agreements
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FHWA Stewardship & Oversight
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Higher level of accountability and increased
attention by GAO and OIG expected
FHWA ARRA Risk Plan
Financial Management and State oversight of
local projects will be areas of particular attention
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ARRA Project Sign
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ARRA Project Sign: Guidance
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Sign Design
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Sign design layout and color should be similar to the
design shown on previous slide
Sign Placement
Should be easily identifiable with ARRA project
 Should not obscure other traffic control devices
 Should not be placed near key decision points
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Additional information
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FHWA ARRA Website
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/economicrecovery
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Summary of Highway Provisions
TIGER Grants
Implementing Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
GDOT Federal Economic Stimulus Website
http://www.dot.state.ga.us/informationcenter/gastim
ulus/Pages/default.aspx
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Contact Information
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FHWA Georgia Division
Sabrina David, AICP
[email protected]
(404) 562-3650
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Georgia Department of Transportation
Meg Pirkle
[email protected]
(404) 631-1417
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