Transportation Funding ITE / IMSA Joint Annual Meeting February 8, 2016 SeaTac, Washington
OVERVIEW WSDOT TIB PSRC CRAB Q&A
Funding from WSDOT for Traffic Safety, Operations, & Intelligent Transportation Systems Presenter: Susan Bowe Traffic & ADA Services Manager Local Programs Division Presenter: Nicole Patrick Grants Analyst Public Transportation Division Lynn Peterson Secretary of Transportation Kathleen Davis Director Local Programs Division Institute of Transportation Engineers/ International Municipal Signal Association Meeting SeaTac, Washington February 8, 2016 Brian Lagerberg Director Public Transportation Division
WSDOT Local Programs & Public Transportation Divisions Assist cities, counties, and other transportation partners to deliver multimodal transportation projects by providing educational, technical, and financial support. Together serve as stewards of federal and state funds for transportation projects throughout the state. 2
Fixing America s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act Signed by President Obama, December 4, 2015. Provides 5 years of funding for infrastructure, planning and investment. Governor Inslee s staff reviewing FAST and convening a committee. Committee will decide on funding distribution after the legislative session. New Freight Formula Program. Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) HSIP funding maintained at current baseline levels. Non-infrastructure projects ineligible. Maintains performance management policy requirements included in MAP-21. 3
Multiuse Roadway Safety Program Purpose: To increase opportunities for safe, legal, and environmentally acceptable motorized (all-terrain vehicles) recreation on public roads. Funds from: Washington State s Transportation Budget. 2016 funding amount: $66,000. Examples of work: ATV traffic signs. Safety engineering analysis by counties. Enforcement and investigation of collisions. Applications due: Ongoing. More info: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ LocalPrograms/Environment/CallForProjects.htm 4 http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/off-road_vehicle
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program Purpose: To increase walking and biking to school safely. Expected funding amount: $19 mil. for the 2017-19 biennium. Open to: All public agencies and non-profit entities responsible for local transportation safety programs. Free webinar: February 9, 2016, 10-11:30 a.m. Applications due: May 13, 2016. Selections announced: By June 2017. More info: wsdot.wa.gov/localprograms/saferoutes/ CallForProjects.htm 5
Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Purpose: To reduce pedestrian and bicycle collisions and increase walking and biking. Expected funding amount: $18 mil. for the 2017-19 biennium. Open to: All public agencies in WA. Free webinar: February 9, 2016, 10-11:30 a.m. Applications due: May 6, 2016. Selections announced: By June 2017. More info: wsdot.wa.gov/localprograms/saferoutes/ CallForProjects.htm 6
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Purpose: Use engineering countermeasures/strategies to reduce fatal/serious injury crashes. Next estimated program size: $30-75 million. Funds from: Federal Transportation Act, FAST. Two programs: 1) County Safety: estimated $10-$30 million. 2) City Safety: estimated $15-45 million. Open to: Cities and counties with fatal or serious injury collisions. Examples of work: rumble strips, guardrail, reflective signal backplate tape, signing, pavt. markings, road diets, signal timing. More info: wsdot.wa.gov/localprograms/ Traffic/FedSafety.htm 7
Consolidated Grant Program Purpose: Improve public transportation within and between rural communities, provide transportation services between cities, purchase new buses and other equipment/ ITS, and provide public transportation service for the elderly and persons with disabilities. Program size: Historically $40-$45 million. Open to: Cities, counties, tribes, and non-profit transportation providers. Call for projects: Summer of even years for following biennium. August December for 2017-2019 Hardware/Software, Comm. Systems, Vehicles http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/transit/grants/competitive.htm Sign up for email/text updates on Public Transportation Grants at www.wsdot.wa.gov 8
Regional Mobility Grant Program Purpose: Support local efforts to improve transit mobility and reduce congestion on our most heavily traveled roadways. Program size: Historically $50-66 million. Open to: Cities and Counties, Ports, and Transit Agencies. Call for projects: Summer of even years for following biennium. August October for 2017-2019 Selections announced: Summer of odd years. Transit signal prioritization, Real-time Internet applications and payment delivery, ROW, TOD, Park & ride development/ expansion, planning http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/transit/grants/mobility.htm Sign up for email/text updates on Public Transportation Grants at www.wsdot.wa.gov 9
ITE 2016
Urban Cities and Urban Counties Medium Cities Small Cities Street Construction Sidewalk Construction Preservation LED Complete Streets
TIB Project Selection Safety Growth & Development Mobility Sustainability Constructability APPLICATION Rank Physical Condition
What s new? Paving Program for low tax base cities Relight Washington Efficiency Driven Policies for Small Cities Complete Streets
2016 Project Selection Process ITE / IMSA Conference February 8, 2016
18 Overview of PSRC Funds PSRC is expected to receive over $240 Million annually in federal transportation funds: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) ~$77m Several funding programs, specific eligibility requirements for each In general, can fund roadway, transit, bicycle/pedestrian, ITS, equipment, etc. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) ~$168m Several funding programs, specific eligibility requirements for each Must be transit-related
19 Funding Eligibility FHWA Funds Surface Transportation Program: most flexible, can fund roadway, transit, bicycle/pedestrian, ITS, freight projects, etc. Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement Program: projects must provide an air quality benefit general purpose capacity projects ineligible FTA Funds projects must be transit-related local agencies eligible to apply with concurrence from a transit agency four distinct funding programs with specific eligibilities
20 Policy Framework Policy Framework adopted prior to each funding cycle Funds distributed every 2-3 years Program into the future e.g., 2016 process will distribute FFY 2018-2020 funds Based on VISION 2040 policies support for centers and the corridors that serve them provides board direction for project selection detailed policies and procedures for conducting the process Competitive project selection process required
21 Project Selection Federal Highway Administration Funds Regional Competition Countywide Competitions Federal Transit Administration Funds Regional Competition Earned Share Distribution All processes will: Follow policy direction from Board, as adopted in the 2016 Policy Framework for PSRC s Federal Funds Follow regional policies and procedures Consistent with VISION 2040, Transportation 2040, project tracking policies Consistent with local comprehensive plans
22 Project Selection Processes - FHWA FHWA Funds: Regional process history Limited number of submittals total of 36 applications Focus on regional growth and manufacturing/industrial centers and their connecting corridors PSRC staff score projects based on regional project evaluation criteria development of center identified need e.g. safety, missing link benefits to variety of user groups accessibility, multimodal connectivity, improved circulation emissions reduction financial plan / project readiness Regional Project Evaluation Committee (RPEC) reviews and recommends projects to the Transportation Policy Board 22
Project Selection Processes - FHWA 23 FHWA Funds: Countywide processes history Follows regional policy framework and criteria Centers policy focus expanded to include both regional and locally designated centers Each countywide organization conducts competitive process King County Project Evaluation Committee Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council Pierce County Transportation Coordinating Committee Snohomish County Infrastructure Coordination Committee Countywide processes distribute bicycle/pedestrian, preservation set-aside, and minimum required STP funds to the rural areas Recommendations from these staff committees presented to their policy forums, who in turn recommend projects to PSRC s Transportation Policy Board 23
24 New Features for 2016 Strengthened criteria for: Growing Transit Communities / health and equity Strengthened guidance and assistance for: Populations served Innovations Stronger CMAQ program: Set % in regional competition PSRC scoring of countywide processes Higher weighting of air quality score Introduction of cost-effectiveness
25 ITS Project Examples Historically receive more ITS funding requests at the countywide level Smaller scale, lower cost Examples of funded projects: traffic signal upgrades transit signal priority installation of fiber optics and signal coordination along a corridor Examples of regional ITS projects: Multi-corridor adaptive signal control system Citywide ITS improvements Many other projects funded that include ITS elements
26 Schedule January 2016 Mid-February to Early March July Policy Framework adopted Call for Projects issued Board review of all recommended projects August Preparation of the new 2018-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) September October January 2017 Public comment period on new TIP Board adoption of new TIP; submittal to WSDOT State and Federal approval of new TIP; funds available to projects
CRAB PROVIDES: STATUTORY OVERSIGHT - 1965, FUNDING RAP & CAPP 1990, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ~ 1990 S 39 COUNTIES 40,000 MILES OF ROADS, 3,300 BRIDGES, 4 COUNTY OWNED FERRY SYSTEMS. COUNTY BUDGETS EXCEEDS $1.2 BILLION PER YEAR. (PROP. TAX, MVFT, FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS, OTHER)
COUNTY ARTERIAL PRESERVATION PROGRAM: CAPP IS DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY DIRECTLY TO COUNTIES TO ASSIST IN PAVEMENT PRESERVATION ~ 25,000 PAVED ARTERIAL LANE MILES. ANNUAL ESTIMATED FUNDING: 1990 CAPA: 14,000,000 2007 TPA: 1,500,000 (NICKEL PACKAGE) 2015 MVA: 5,500,000 (ONLY THIS BIENNIUM) 21,000,000 (Nickel Package) Mostly used as maintenance, some (thick overlays) are contracted out.
RURAL ARTERIAL PROGRAM RAP Project Ranking shall consider (RCW 36.79.080): Structural condition (PMS and non destructive testing) Traffic capacity (Terrain, Class, ADT) Geometry, width (AASHTO standards) Accident experience (5 year history) Fatal Accident Experience (5 year history) 12,500 centerline miles Criteria are developed by County Engineers, Approved by CRAB
RURAL ARTERIAL PROGRAM Estimated Funding - 2017 2019 Biennium: Region: NE - $18 M 11 counties NW - $5 M 7 counties PS - $3 M 3 counties SE - $10 M 9 counties SW - $7 M 9 counties ~$43 M
RURAL ARTERIAL PROGRAM Application / Funding Cycle: Preliminary Proposals - March 1, 2016 Field Review / Scope - July 1, 2016 Final Prospectus Due - September 1, 2016 Six Year Programs - January, 2017 Project Funding - Spring 2017
CRAB Web Pages: County Eligibility: http://www.crab.wa.gov/administration/goodpractice/standards.cfm Grant Programs: http://www.crab.wa.gov/funding/grants/index.cfm Current Funding Arrays: http://www.crab.wa.gov/library/reports.cfm
Transportation Funding ITE / IMSA Joint Annual Meeting February 8, 2016 SeaTac, Washington