Welcome to the WebEx. The presentation for the 2017 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) Public Meeting will begin shortly.

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1 Welcome to the WebEx. The presentation for the 2017 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) Public Meeting will begin shortly. We will take questions after the presentation, however, you may enter questions at any time during this meeting via the WebEx Chat Function. We will address all questions at the end of the presentation. Please mute your phone before and during the presentation. The WebEx is being recorded and will be posted online.

2 2017 UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM July 21, 2016

3 Key Elements TxDOT s 10-year plan to guide transportation development Required by the Texas Administrative Code (TAC, Section ) Approved each year by the Texas Transportation Commission before Aug. 31 and updated quarterly Includes projects involving highways, aviation, public transportation, and state and coastal waterways Lists known projects and ranks projects into Tier 1, 2 or 3 Outlines project selection process 3

4 Transportation Planning Process The Unified Transportation Program (UTP) is a key element in the planning process. Statewide Long Range Transportation Plan (Texas Transportation Plan) Metropolitan Transportation Plans (MTPs) Unified Transportation Program Statewide Transportation Improvement Program 4

5 UTP Connects Anticipated Funding to Projects Mission Goals Plans Program Projects Federal programs eligible for reimbursement Federal Funds State Highway Fund Includes federal reimbursements and state funds Provides the required match on federally funded projects Non-traditional Funds Texas Mobility Fund (TMF) Proposition 12 Proposition 14 Concessions/ regional toll revenue Local Funds TxDOT Funding Categories 1 Preventive Maintenance and Rehabilitation 2 Metro and Urban Area Corridor Projects 3 Non-traditionally Funded Projects 4 Statewide Connectivity Corridor Projects 5 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement 6 Structures Replacement and Rehabilitation 7 Metropolitan Mobility and Rehabilitation 8 Safety 9 Transportation Alternatives Program 10 Supplemental Transportation Projects 11 District Discretionary 12 Strategic Priority 5

6 UTP Components 6

7 Project Listings Organized by TxDOT District, then by County Control Section Job # TxDOT District County Roadway name Fiscal year when project is scheduled for implementation Total Project Cost Information Programmed funding categories/ descriptions 7

8 2017 UTP Scoring Methodology 8

9 UTP Development Process 9

10 Additional Funding in 2017 Unified Transportation Program 10

11 Sources of Additional Funding for New Construction Additional $38.3 billion funding to be allocated over 10 years as part of the 2017 UTP for fiscal years of $10.2 billion of traditional State Highway Funds (SHF) from: FAST Act End of diversions from the SHF Remaining unallocated funds in future years of the UTP $6.3 billion from Proposition 1 $21.8 billion from Proposition 7 11

12 Performance Objectives for Additional Funding Proposed performance-based allocation of funds is a result of a collaborative development process with executive branch guidance and stakeholder input that included: Governor Abbott's priorities for the agency Legislative guidance in accordance with the directive's of HB 20 MPO and District Engineer Planning Organizations Stakeholder Committee Current goals and objectives for TxDOT 12

13 Strategic Priorities and Anticipated Performance Outcomes Top strategic priorities Address safety Preserve assets Target congestion/urban mobility needs Enhance rural connectivity corridors Focus on strategic initiatives (energy sector, trade, and economic development) Anticipated performance outcomes Reduce crashes and fatalities Maintain and preserve system/asset conditions Mitigate congestion and improve reliability of system Enhance connectivity and mobility in rural areas of the state Enhance economic development opportunities; facilitate movement of freight and international trade 13

14 Additional Funding Proposed Distribution Program Areas and Objectives 10 Year Additional Funding ($ Billion) Safety / Preserve Existing Assets $ Safety Maintenance Bridges Energy Sector District Discretionary 0.4 Urban Congestion/Mobility $ MPO Partnerships Connectivity Corridor Congestion Strategic Congestion Initiative 5.0 Rural Connectivity Corridors $ 6.2 Interstates (Existing and Future), Trunk System, Border, Super 2-Lane Additional Strategic Priorities $ 4.0 Total $

15 Balance Needs of Rural Connectivity and Urban Congestion/Mobility Initial distribution aligns with current estimated road usage between urban and rural areas of the state. Vehicle Miles of Travel (Million Annual Est)* Rural VMT 61,056 23% Urban VMT 202,431 77% Total 263, % * Est. VMT based on TxDOT 2015 Road-Highway Inventory Network (RHiNo) data on Major Collector roads and higher. Additional Funding ($Million - 10 Year UTP) Rural Connectivity $ 6,206 23% Congestion $ 21,197 77% Total $ 27, % Future changes to allocations will consider changes in road usage and forecasted impacts from proposed improvements in order to balance statewide needs and system performance. 15

16 Preliminary Funding Levels Funding Category 2017 UTP Funding 1 - Preventative Maintenance and Rehabilitation 13,782,220, Metro and Urban Area Corridor Projects 12,536,850, Non-Traditionally Funded Transportation Projects 4,579,500, Statewide Connectivity Corridor Projects 11,630,070, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement 2,168,770, Structures Replacement and Rehabilitation 3,223,230, Metropolitan Mobility and Rehabilitation 4,240,790, Safety 3,177,700, Transportation Alternatives Program 500,220, Supplemental Transportation Projects 581,260, District Discretionary 3,978,920, Strategic Priority 9,827,370,000 TOTAL UTP FUNDING: CATEGORIES ,226,900,000 16

17 Address Safety and Preserve Assets ($24.4 billion Total UTP Funding) Priorities include reducing crashes and fatalities, preserving assets, and addressing energy sector area needs. Safety Total of $3.2 billion in Category 8 - Safety funding will allow TxDOT to increase safety initiatives and programs and leverage additional partnerships. Maintenance and Rehabilitation Total of $13.8 billion, reflecting an increase in Category 1 - Maintenance funding enabling Districts to set baseline targets for preserving current pavement conditions with a goal of improving conditions to an overall state of good repair. 17

18 Congestion and Urban Mobility Targeted Programs Two targeted funding programs will focus on heavily congested areas and key trade corridors. Texas Clear Lanes (strategic congestion initiative) More than $5 billion in additional funding allocated through Category 12 Strategic Priorities to target congestion and optimize system performance within the state s most congested areas. Projects to be prioritized and selected based on project recommendation criteria consistent with HB 20. Future distributions are anticipated to target TxDOT districts that include: o Urban area with more that 50 million annual hours of delay per year; o Average commuter delay of at least 40 hours per year (TTI Urban Mobility Report); or, o At least 10 segments identified on Top 100 Most Congested Roadways in Texas. 18

19 Congestion and Urban Mobility - Targeted Programs (continued) Connectivity Corridor Congestion (3C) $5 billion in additional funding allocated through Category 4 Connectivity for prioritized and performance based needs on interstates and major freight/trade corridors. Projects to be prioritized and selected based on project recommendation criteria consistent with HB 20. At least 80% of funds are expected to be directed to urban districts with: At least 3 segments identified in a single year over past 3 years on Top 100 Most Congested Roadways listing; or Single metropolitan planning area with population greater than 1 million based on latest Texas State Data Center estimate. Remaining funds may be directed to 3C priorities in urban areas statewide. 19

20 Congestion and Urban Mobility ($28.9 Billion Total UTP Funding) Total UTP Congestion Relief funding = $28.9 billion over 10 years. Initiative includes funding from: Funding Category 10 Year Additional Funding ($ Billion) Cat. 2 Metropolitan & Urban Corridors $12.5 Cat. 4 Connectivity 5.0 Cat. 5 Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality 2.2 Cat. 7 Metropolitan Mobility & Rehabilitation 4.2 Cat. 12 Strategic Priority (Clear Lanes Initiative) 5.0 TOTAL $ 28.9 Category 2 distribution includes an additional $11.2 Billion to all 25 MPOs statewide. Formula data is updated each year to reflect current traffic volume, population, and other factors which results in changes to distributions within each category. For example, when distributing Cat. 2 funds to MPOs, formula factors could change resulting in the addition or reduction of funding from previous years. 20

21 Rural Connectivity Corridors A total of $6.2 billion of additional funding allocated through Category 4 - Connectivity to rural areas of the state to address regional connectivity, safety, and facilitate the movement of freight and international trade to foster economic growth. Preliminary Rural connectivity corridor priorities: I-10 - Rural segments from Beaumont to San Antonio I-20/I-30 - Rural segments from Dallas to Louisiana/Arkansas lines I-35 - Rural segments statewide I-45 - Rural segments from Houston to Dallas I-69 - Rural segments statewide Statewide Rural interstate and Texas Trunk System/Freight Network corridors (includes additional interstate and U.S./State Highways segments, border trade corridors, and hurricane evacuation and port routes) Statewide Super 2 corridors 21

22 2017 UTP Public Involvement Schedule 22

23 Welcome Feedback Submitting Comments: Website: or (search keyword: UTP public involvement) In Person: At your local TxDOT District Office (please call ahead) Telephone: (800) US Mail: Texas Department of Transportation Attn: Lauren Garduño UTP PO Box Austin, TX Draft UTP available for comment through August 22,

24 Questions? 24