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John S. Halikowski ADOT Director. Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee Sept. 22, 2011. My Focus Today. Current Events Update Federal legislation LTAF Status on future corridor study Future Events Long Range Transportation Plan Working Together. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
John S. HalikowskiADOT Director
Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee
Sept. 22, 2011
My Focus Today
Current Events Update– Federal legislation– LTAF
Status on future corridor study Future Events
– Long Range Transportation Plan Working Together
FAA, SAFETEA-LU and Gas Tax Extensions Congress passed a six-month
extension for surface transportation program and gas tax (through March 31, 2012).
A four-month extension also was passed for FAA (through Jan. 31, 2012).
Extensions were signed by the President on Sept. 16.
SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization Both House and Senate have released
proposals for reauthorization.
Reauthorization proposals call for different funding levels ($27 billion v. $109 billion) and cover different time periods (six years v. two years).
Congress is still trying to resolve outstanding issues with FAA reauthorization.
FY 2012 Appropriation Both the House and Senate are working
on appropriation bills.
House bill would cut highway and transit spending more than 30 percent to $27 billion.
That’s a $14 billion reduction from current levels.
The Senate bill may include more funding than the House bill.
A continuing resolution is expected to keep the federal government running through mid-November.
President’s Jobs Bill President has outlined $447 billion proposal to
create jobs, calling for:– $50 billion on transportation programs– $10 billion to capitalize a new national
infrastructure bank– continuation of the payroll tax cut and
unemployment benefits
Arizona projects for proposed Jobs Act SR 24, SR 202 to Ellsworth Road I-10, SR 87 to Town of Picacho SR 303, Camelback Road to Glendale Avenue
SR 93, I-40 to Antelope Wash SR 93, Carrow to Stephens I-15, MP 13 to Utah State line SR 74, SR 60 to Picacho Wash Trail SR 191, Cold Creek Bridge southbound
LTAF II
Court ruling expected Sept. 23 on whether funds will be restored statewide or limited to the Phoenix air quality non-attainment area.
Before the program was eliminated, LTAF funds were distributed directly to local jurisdictions by the State Treasurers Office.
Future Corridor Study Joint study will start in early 2012.
Study will look at the feasibility and economic benefits of a corridor for interstate commerce on a north-south route between Nevada and Arizona.
The study will take approximately 18 months to complete.
State Transportation Board subcommittee will work with staff on the Arizona portion of the study.
Everybody’s Priorities for the Future
Arizona at a crossroad
What kind of transportation system?
Funding sources?
Funding distribution?
Governance?
Strategic Investment Opportunities
1. Improve Mobility and Accessibility
2. Support Economic Development
3. Link Transportation and Land Use
4. Protect the Environment and Natural Resources
5. Enhance Safety and Security
Five fromFive from
Strategic InvestmentOpportunities
1. Preserve and Maintain the System
2. Strengthen Partnerships
3. Promote Fiscal Stewardship
Three moreThree more
Enhancing safety and security Linking transportation and land use Protecting the environment, natural
resources and our cultural heritage Supporting economic development Improving mobility and accessibility
Long Range Transportation Plan
What are transportation priorities, how do we pay?
2035: Focusing the Vision
Fiscally constrained
Emphasis on sustainable investment choices, not projects
Performance based
Working Together
• What happens next?– Stay tuned this fall for the Long Range
Transportation Plan
– Long-term extension of SAFETEA-LU if Congress can’t pass a new bill
– Flexibility to allow federal funds to be used where needed most
– Infrastructure projects provide jobs; stimulate economic growth
Questions?