Transcript 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

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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
TOTAL
$1,514,500
$11,007,400
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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
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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, 2008 - work program begins
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