Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP)

Tribal Transportation Planning

U.S. Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

November, 2013

Tribal Transportation Planning

• ISAAC N. AKEM• COMMUNITY PLANNER

• FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION• OKLAHOMA DIVISION

• 5801 N BROADWAY EXT STE 300• OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

• (405) 254 3343• isaac.akem@dot.gov

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Federal Transportation Planning Laws & Regulations

• Federal transportation law:– 23 USC 134-135 – Federal-aid Highway Program– 23 USC 201-202 –Tribal Transp. Program (TTP)– 49 USC 5303-5306 – FTA Grant Programs

• Federal Regulations:– 23 CFR Part 450 - Roadways– 49 CFR Part 613 - Transit– 25 CFR 170.400-407 - Tribes

Moving Ahead for Progress in 21st Century (MAP – 21)

• Public Law 112-141, Section 1119• Codified under 23 U.S.C 201-202• Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) Replaces

Indian Reservation Roads (IRR) Program • Consistency between TTP Planning Procedures and

Statewide/Metropolitan Planning Processes.• Regionally Significant TTP Projects: Developed in

Cooperation with State/Metro Planning Organizations; Included in Tribal Transportation Plans, FLH Plans, FLH Access Program Plans, State/Metro Plans and Programs

MAP 21

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State Practice

• States Must Communicate, Coordinate, and Cooperate with Tribes in Developing State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

• States Must Consult with Tribes When Tribal Lands May be Impacted by State Action.

• 23 U.S.C 1335(3)g• 23 U.S.C 135 (f)(4)(B)• 23 CFR 450.104; 450.208(a)(5); 450.210(a);

450.214(h) and 450.216(a)

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Regional and Metropolitan Organization Practice

• Federally Recognized Tribal Governments Must be Consulted by MPOs During Development of Regional Long Range Transportation Plan or Transportation Improvement Program (LRTP or TIP)

• 23 U.S.C 134(j)(3)(B); 23 U.S.C. 134(i)(2)(B)(ii)• 23 U.S.C. 134(k)(5); 23 U.S.C. 101(a)(23)• 23 CFR 450.104; 450.202; 450.312(i); 450.330(a)

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Metropolitan Vs Statewide Planning

Unified Planning Work ProgramUnified Planning Work Program

StateTrans. Imp. Program

StateTrans. Imp. Program

Metro./RegionalTransportationPlan

Metro./RegionalTransportationPlan

StatewidePlng & ResearchStatewidePlng & Research

State TransportationPlan

State TransportationPlan

MPO/Regional Responsibilities

State Responsibilities

TransportationImprovementProgram

TransportationImprovementProgram

Metro, State, TribeLRTP Metro LRTP State LRP (Tribal

LRP)

Horizon: 20 years 20 years (20yr)

Update Frequency: Every 4 Years (nonattainment, maintenance) areas

Periodic Update (5yrs)

Every 5 yrs. in attainment areas

Financial Constrain

Yes No (Financial Plan)

SIP Conformance Yes No (No)

Others Federally Funded Projects

State, Metro Tribal Coord.

Metro, State, Tribal TIP

TIP Metropolitan State (Tribal)Planning Horizon: At least 4 years At least 4 years (3-5 Yrs.)

Update Frequency: Minimum once every 4 years

4 years (3-5 Years)

Financial Constrain Yes Yes (Yes)

Conforms with SIP? Yes No (No)

Other requirements: Consistency with Metropolitan LRTP

Consistent w/State LRTP, Tribal LRTP

Metro TIP + Tribal TIP State + Metro. TIPs + Tribal TIPs+ FLH TIPs

Tribal Transportation Planning Process

Tribal Transportation Process

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Tribal Transportation PlanningModules

• Introduction to Transportation Planning• Long Range Transportation Plan• Tribal Transportation Improvement Program

(TTIP)• Funding Sources• Public Involvement• Data Collection and Use• Safety• Project Prioritization

Tribal Transportation Modules

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Tribal LRTP Process

• SIMILAR TO METRO/STATE LRTP• HORIZON YEAR/UPDATE FREQUENCY• MULTI-MODAL COMPONENTS• POPULATION, EMPLOYMENT, LAND USE• TRAVEL ESTIMATION• COORDINATION/PUBLIC PARTICIPATION• 8 PLANNING FACTORS

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8 Planning Factors

• Each State shall carry out a statewide transportation planning process that provides for consideration and implementation of projects, strategies, and services that will—

• (A) support the economic vitality of the United States, the States, nonmetropolitan areas, and metropolitan areas, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency;

• (B) increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users;

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8 Planning Factors• (C) increase the security of the transportation system

for motorized and non-motorized users;• (D) increase the accessibility and mobility of people

and freight;• (E) protect and enhance the environment, promote

energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and State and local planned growth and economic development patterns;

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8 Planning Factors

• (F) enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes throughout the State, for people and freight;

• (G) promote efficient system management and operation; and

• (H) emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system.

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Tribal Priority List

• List of Transportation Projects Identified by Tribes for Funding (25 CFR 170.420)

• Unlike TIP, Not Financially Constrained• May not Identify Projects in Order of Priority• Submitted to BIA by Official Tribal Action,

unless Tribe Submitted a Tribal TIP.

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Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

Similar to:– Metropolitan TIP

– Statewide TIP

– Indian Reservation Roads(IRR) TIP

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Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP)

• 23 U.S.C. 202(c)(2) & 25 CFR 170.421

• Implementation Schedule for each Project

• Other Federal, State, County & Municipal

Transportation Projects Initiated/Developed in

Cooperation with Tribal Gov’t.

• Updated/Amended as Necessary by Tribe

• Tribal Resolution Required for Inclusion in IRRTIP.

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Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP)

• Multi-year Program

• Financially Constrained List of projects

• Developed by Tribes

• Consistent with Tribal LRTP

• Derived from LRTP or Tribal Priority List

• Must be in Approved BIA IRR Inventory

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TTIP Development

• Stakeholder Identification

• Public Involvement (ongoing).

• Funding Assessment;

• Project Definition (purpose and need).

• Project Cost Estimation.

• Preliminary Environmental Assessment.

• Project Prioritization.

• Project Selection.

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TTIP Development

• Identifies tribal transportation priorities in LRTP

• Projected Program Amount Letter (from IRR).

• Use of LRTP to prioritize/select projects

• Projects that achieve community vision, goals

• Stakeholder input establish/reaffirms priorities

• No prescribed format; can be customized;

• FHWA/BIA Approved TTIP Form

• Seven Categories of Activities

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TTIP Stakeholders

• Tribal Membership

• Tribal Departments (health, education,

Housing, Emergency Responders).

• Tribal Council, Neighboring Tribes

• Transit Providers.

• Special Interests (education, environmental).

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TTIP Stakeholders

• Federal Agencies (Indian health services and

Environmental or Resource Agencies);

• State, Local, MPOs;

• General Public;

• Freight and Transport Operators;

• Regionally Significant Project Interests (25 CFR

170.108).

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TTIP Funding Sources• Federal Lands Highways (FLH) IRR Program.• FHWA Title 23 Federal Aid and FTA Title 49 funds• Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Funds• Bridge and Interstate Maintenance Program Funds• Tribal Transit Funds Pursued Through U.S. DOT,

Agriculture, Housing &Urban Development, and Department of Labor.

• FTA Funded Projects, Selected by State in Cooperation with Affected Tribal Officials & Transit Operators.

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TTIP Funding Sources• BIA Funds• Tribal High Priority Projects Program (MAP-21)

– Similar to Former IRR High Priority Projects– For Emergencies or Disasters– To Complete Highest Tribal Priority Project – Maximum $1.0 M per Application– 100% Federal Share– Other Conditions Apply

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TTIP Submittal

• Submit to FHWA/BIA Specialist for Review

• TTIP Development Certification Statement

• FHWA/BIA Approved TTIP Forms

• Tribal Resolution or

• Tribally Authorized Government Action

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TTIP Approval

• Approval by Sept 30th Current Fiscal Year• Becomes Part of IRRTIP• Signed Copy/Approval Letter to Tribe• Partial TTIP Approval if any Ineligible Projects• Copy Transmitted to FHWA-OK Division Office• Copy Transmitted to BIA Regional Office• FHWA Division Office Transmits to ODOT

(STIP)

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Contact Information

• ISAAC N. AKEM• COMMUNITY PLANNER

• FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION• OKLAHOMA DIVISION

• 5801 N BROADWAY EXT STE 300• OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

• (405) 254 3343• isaac.akem@dot.gov

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TTIP Development

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