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Department of Transportation
Washington Update
Roger PetzoldFederal Highway AdministrationOffice of Planning
Emergency Response to Sandy
Top PriorityEmergency Funds Being Released
Will work with the States/Cities to Rebuild Infrastructure
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act -
MAP-21 Started Oct. 1, 2012 – 2 Years Funding Continues (at about $40
Billion annually) Fewer Categories/More Flexible to
States Establishes a Performance-Based
Program Accelerates project delivery and
promotes innovation Freight Policy/Highway Freight
Network Supports Aggressive Safety
Programs
Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery
(TIGER)
$500 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program FY 2012
2012 – 47 Projects in 34 States
www.dot.gov/tiger
Intercity Passenger Rail Investments
Investing in improved equipment and track through State DOTs
Testing higher speeds (111 MPH in Ill./160MPH ACELA)
154 different projects are addressing all aspects of rail development from laying and upgrading track to eliminating bottlenecks, developing stations, and planning for future construction.
Every Day Counts Initiative
The EDC initiative supports the implementation of planning, permitting, design, and construction innovations that have a demonstrated ability to build highway and bridge projects faster.
Better, Faster, and Smarter Project Delivery Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems innovative construction management
techniques Streamlined Planning/Environmental Process
• Regional Summits – EDC II
New International Trade Crossing (NITC/DRIC)
U.S. DOT Supporting the State of Michigan
Working with Other Federal Agencies to Address Issues
NITC Proposed as a Federal-Aid Project in the U.S.
Safety - #1Top Priority of U.S. DOTNo Talking/ Texting while Driving – Enforcement Grants
Aggressive Program to Reduce Fatalities and Injuries