Transportation Funding and Programs Overview
This document provides an in-depth overview of the US Department of Transportation's federal aid program, with a focus on funding and programs in Puerto Rico. It covers various aspects such as agency activities, funding allocations, goals and requirements, and opportunities for participation in transportation projects. The content emphasizes the importance of ensuring a safe, efficient, and accessible transportation system to enhance national interests and quality of life.
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US Dept of Transportation Overview of Federal-Aid Program 3 February 2015
Agenda Overview of USDOT s Programs in Puerto Rico Show Me the Money ! Opportunities
US Department of Transportation Mission: Ensure a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets vital national interests and enhances quality of life Agency PR Government Activity in PR OST Governor s Office Liaison with Governor s office FAA Airports Authority Airports and Air Traffic Control FHWA DTOP, PRHTA, Municipios Highways and Bridges FTA DTOP, AMA/ATI, Ports Authority Public Transportation NHTSA Safety Improvements Traffic Safety Commission FMCSA Commercial Vehicle Safety Public Service Commission Others None None
Show Me The Money Alabama Public Highway Trust Fund (HTF) Fuel Tax Transportation Projects Texas Other Tax Others Puerto Rico Department of Transportation & Public Works (STIP) 5 Year Plan US Congress Highway Construction and Consultant Projects FHWA PR Division
Federal Aid Funding in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Program Programs and Projects $150M per year 200 Active Highway Projects Penalties = Approx $18M per year STIP Highway Trust Fund (HTF) Public Procurement Grant Program with Reimbursement President s Budget New Transportation Legislation US Virgin Islands Program $15M per year Public Procurement
Federal Goals/Requirements Compliance Planning/Environment Competition Transparency Civil Rights Minimum salary USDOT Goals: Safety, Mobility, etc Every Day Counts/Job Creation/Economic Growth
Opportunities Core USDOT Programs: Federal-Aid, Federal Transit, Airports Improvements, etc New Federal Legislation, 30 Year Transportation Vision TIGER Grants TIFIA and RIFF Loans Private Sector Participation Emergency Response Technical Assistance Others (e.g. Connected Vehicles)
Closing Comments USDOT has major programs in Puerto Rico Federal-Aid Program is a Grant Program and projects are programmed by PRTHA Changes coming: New Legislation/HTF Opportunities exist for contractors and consultants
