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RTP Update (2013-2014):An overview
What is PLAN 2040?PLAN 2040 is metro-Atlanta’s long-range planning process for land development and transportation needs through the year 2040. The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for all or parts of eighteen counties, develops the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The plan is updated every four years, or more frequently as necessary.
Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Update
The PLAN 2040 RTP is:• a long-range, financially constrained plan covering 20+ years of
transportation projects for the 18-county metro area • a multi- modal balance of projects; e.g., bridges, bicycle paths,
sidewalks, transit services, roadway upgrades, safety improvements, transportation demand management initiatives and emission reduction strategies
The current PLAN 2040 RTP was adopted in July 2011. This update to the plan is expected to be approved in early 2014.
Why does the PLAN 2040 RTP need to be updated?The current plan must be updated to help the region stay in alignment with changing Federal, State and Local priorities.
Federal Federal legislation priorities introduced by reauthorization of transportation funding through MAP-21*
State Statewide Strategic Transportation Plan and Governor’s Goals
Local Latest design scopes for major projects and updates to local priorities
Regional Reflect current regional financial realities (post July 31, 2012 Transportation Investment Act referendum)
*On June 6, 2012 the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 st Century (MAP-21) legislation was signed into law
Keeping Up with Federal ChangesThe current plan must be updated to help the region stay in alignment with changing Federal, State and Local priorities.
Federal Federal legislation priorities introduced by reauthorization of transportation funding through MAP-21
State Statewide Strategic Transportation Plan and Governor’s Goals
Local Latest design scopes for major projects and updates to local priorities
Regional Reflect current regional financial realities (post July 31, 2012 Transportation Investment Act referendum)
Keeping Up with Federal Changes
Updated MAP-21 priorities:• Emphasized focus on
National Highway System (NHS)
• Required preservation performance measures and targets for roads and bridges conditions
Current NHS Network
Keeping up with State UpdatesThe current plan must be updated to help the region stay in alignment with changing Federal, State and Local priorities.
Federal Federal legislation priorities introduced by reauthorization of transportation funding through MAP-21
State Statewide Strategic Transportation Plan and Governor’s Goals
Local Latest design scopes for major projects and updates to local priorities
Regional Reflect current regional financial realities (post July 31, 2012 Transportation Investment Act referendum)
Coordination with State Transportation Priorities and Strategies
Decision-Making Framework*To make the best use of limited funding through existing revenue streams and to keep aligned with the State’s Strategic Priorities, ARC and planning partners use a Decision-Making Framework to identify transportation investments that will improve system-wide performance.
The three major goals of this framework are:1. Optimize and manage existing assets in
the current transportation system2. Strategically expand regional system3. Implement overall demand management
programs
. * Officially adopted by ARC Board: April 24,
2013 & GRTA: April 10, 2013
A closer look at Decision-Making Framework for PLAN 2040 Update
The Decision-Making Framework includes performance measures to support the Statewide Strategic Plan, Governor’s Strategic Goals and PLAN 2040 goals with an
emphasis on enhancing economic growth in region. Major capacity, operations and safety projects in the plan are evaluated according to this criteria.
Annual fatalities on the transportation network
Percent of system adequately maintained
Percent of reliable peak-period trips within 45 minutes by car
Percent of reliable peak-period trips within 45 minutes by transit (rail and bus)Recurring congestion costs in terms of wasted time and fuel
Incident response time in metro Atlanta
Truck delay measures
Incorporating Local and Regional Project UpdatesThe current plan must be updated to help the region stay in alignment with changing Federal, State and Local priorities.
Federal Federal legislation priorities introduced by reauthorization of transportation funding through MAP-21
State Statewide Strategic Transportation Plan and Governor’s Goals
Local Latest design scopes for major projects and updates to local priorities
Regional Reflect current regional financial realities (post July 31, 2012 Transportation Investment Act referendum)
Transportation Projects Since 2011: Refreshing the Plan
• Review the relationship of existing projects to planning networks and system-wide performance
• Review the need that each project is addressing and consider lower-cost alternatives
• Incorporate changes to major projects as a result of ongoing engineering and design work
Projects & Plans: What’s Currently in the RTP?
The RTP contains a multi- modal balance of projects; e.g., bridges, bicycle paths, sidewalks, transit services, roadway upgrades, safety improvements, transportation demand management initiatives and emission reduction strategies
Since project scopes, schedules and budgets are constantly evolving, the plan is amended on a regular basis. The current project info can be found at: www.atlantaregional.com/tip.
Transit Projects Under Review
Clifton Corridor Light Rail Transit
I-20 East Heavy Rail Transit & Bus Rapid Transit
Atlanta Streetcar Expansion
Connect Cobb/Northwest Corridor Bus Rapid Transit
MultiModal Passenger Terminal
Connect 400 and Revive285
Major Roadway Project Updates
Atlanta Regional Managed Lanes Implementation Plan• GDOT is updating the State’s
managed lane vision• New freeway capacity in region will
likely be tolled• No existing High Occupancy Vehicle
(HOV) lanes will be converted to toll lanes
• No long-term leases to private companies
• Emphasizing most cost-effective solutions for each corridor
Major Roads• Project limits being reviewed to ensure needs are fully addressed• Lower cost operations and safety improvements being considered where major capacity
projects are not practical
Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Efforts Maximizing benefits – considering level of service (quality),
cost/benefit, health impacts, developing regional trail network serving job centers, etc.
Assessing regional resources – evaluating datasets, refining data collection and analysis, identifying significant gaps
Safety & crash data review – evaluating crash hotspots, link crash types to countermeasures
Coordinating funding – using data-driven analysis and stakeholder input for selecting and implementing better projects
How are Transportation Projects Financed?
The RTP is required to be financially constrained – the total cost of the plan cannot exceed projected available funding
Revenue is forecasted from various sources, such as:• State and federal motor fuel taxes• Local sales taxes• Other funding from local governments • Bonds and infrastructure banks• Tolls and user fees
Financial Realities and Challenges in PLAN 2040 RTP Update
Considerations:• Core transportation funding sources are not keeping up with
population growth and needs • Federal, state, local funding sources are under stress and have yet
to recover to pre-recession levels• A slower funding growth rate under MAP-21, in addition to
Sequestration, has impacted funding for new transit services• E-commerce has eroded sales tax revenues for local governments
and MARTA
The RTP must be reassessed to accommodate changes to funding amounts, project scopes and federal, state and local priorities
Local Level Property Tax Digests Are Down An Average 18% From Peak 2008 Levels
County 2008 2012 % ChangeBarrow $1,909,685,506 $1,379,782,129 -27.7%Bartow $3,260,821,740 $2,947,158,781 -9.6%Cherokee $8,595,242,973 $6,673,907,367 -22.4%Clayton $8,566,561,443 $5,983,372,350 -30.2%Cobb $27,597,125,819 $24,810,376,696 -10.1%Coweta $4,058,742,761 $3,720,582,854 -8.3%DeKalb $25,197,674,686 $18,926,895,064 -24.9%Douglas $4,300,264,819 $3,508,852,223 -18.4%Fayette $5,431,100,479 $4,301,271,416 -20.8%Forsyth $8,890,399,061 $8,035,502,721 -9.6%Fulton $51,433,458,064 $44,344,781,916 -13.8%Gwinnett $29,804,680,832 $24,346,632,421 -18.3%Henry $6,776,901,378 $4,641,027,111 -31.5%Newton $2,955,354,830 $1,948,389,575 -34.1%Paulding $4,301,640,779 $2,787,405,635 -35.2%Rockdale $2,885,675,074 $2,288,188,617 -20.7%Spalding $1,482,154,458 $1,423,486,807 -4.0%Walton $2,881,381,411 $2,206,126,856 -23.4%
Total $200,328,866,113 $164,273,740,539 -18.0%
Why is this important?
Local governments rely on property taxes to
maintain/operate the transportation
network that is off the state system* and
operate several local transit systems
*85% of the roadway lane mileage, 52% of bridges, and 42% of travel occurs on locally-owned roads and bridges
Source: Georgia Dept. of Revenue
Statewide Sales Tax Receipts Are Down 10.3% From Peak 2007 Levels
19
Why is this important?Many local governments rely on sales taxes to implement capital projects and pay
match for federal aid projects; MARTA uses the sales tax to fund operations & capital
Source: Georgia Governor’s Office of Planning & Budget
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012$4,000,000,000$4,200,000,000$4,400,000,000$4,600,000,000$4,800,000,000$5,000,000,000$5,200,000,000$5,400,000,000$5,600,000,000$5,800,000,000$6,000,000,000
Georgia Sales Tax Revenues: 2007-2012
State Motor Fuel Taxes Are Down 3.5% Since 2008
Why is this important?State motor fuel taxes comprise the primary source for state transportation
funding, including matching federal funds
*Exclusive of the 1% of motor fuel sales tax that goes to state general fund
Source: Georgia Dept. of Revenue
Revenues in $000s
Motor Fuel Tax Type 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Prepaid Motor Fuel Sales Tax
$538,156 $422,827 $385,241 $479,881 $573,047 $547,172
Motor Fuel Excise Tax $473,046 $438,329 $443,386 $441,189 $431,564 $428,278
Total$1,011,20
2$861,156 $828,627 $921,070
$1,004,611
$975,450
Federal Funding Resources Allocated to the Atlanta Region Will Become More Strained
Why is this important?Federal funding comprises the largest share of system expansion funding
Note: 1.4% forecast annual growth rate in federal revenues; inflation 2.2%
Forecasted FHWA Funding to the Atlanta Region ($YOE)
PLAN 2040PLAN 2040
UpdateDifference % Change
2014-2019 $3,763,615,743 $4,001,679,941 $238,064,199 6.3%
2020-2030 $9,181,088,485 $9,270,206,688 $89,118,202 1.0%
2031-2040$10,469,325,24
9$10,093,899,92
7-$375,425,322 -3.6%
Total$23,414,029,4
77$23,365,786,5
56-$48,242,921 -0.2%
How can I follow the progress of the RTP Update & be more involved?
Thank you for your interest in the PLAN 2040 RTP. Your
involvement in the regional planning process is important.
Here are some ways where there will be opportunities to
learn more about the plan and add your perspective to the
discussion:
• Visit the Plan 2040 RTP Web site to see the latest info
• Check the “Get Involved” section of the site for
discussions, open house meetings and other ways to
share thoughts
• Email comments to ARC at plan2040@atlantaregional.com
• Call ARC with comments or questions: 404.463.3272
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