2019 UDOT
FUND FACT SHEETS Program Development & State Transportation Improvement Program
TABLE OF CONTENTS STATE & FEDERAL FUNDS 4.
Transportation Investment Fund
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Reconstruction Program Transportation Solutions Signal Maintenance and Operations Traffic Management ATMS Asset Management & Maintenance Traffic and Safety Highway Safety Improvement Program New Traffic Signals Railway Highway Grade Crossing
14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
Safe Routes to Schools Contingency Funding Bridge Replacement, Rehabilitation Public Communication Efforts High Volume Roads Low Volume Roads State Park Access Transportation Alternatives Non-Urban Small-Urban Off-System Bridge Program Safe Routes Utah
25. 26. 27. 28. 29.
30.
Federal Lands Access Program State Research and Innovation State Planning Freight Program Region Concept Development
ALTERNATE FUNDS 31. 32. 33. 34.
Metropolitan Planning Associations Utah State Infrastructure Bank Federal Funds Exchange Jurisdictional Transfers
UDOT’s VISION: Keep Utah Moving THREE STRATEGIC GOALS:
• Zero Crashes, Injuries and Fatalities • Preserve Infrastructure • Optimize Mobility
MISSION: Innovating transportation solutions that strengthen Utah’s economy and enhance quality of life EMPHASIS AREAS: UDOT must do the right
work in the right way to achieve our goals and support the Governor’s cornerstones. We will emphasize the following areas in all of the Department’s efforts: • Integrated Transportation • Innovation • Collaboration • Quality • Education • Transparency
UDOT REGION DIRECTORS & UTAH TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS: Naghi Zeenati, Chair UDOT Region Four 435 628-2222 nzeenati@utah.gov Wayne K. Barlow UDOT Region One 435 753-1635 Mobile: 435-757-0359 waynebarlow@utah.gov Meghan Z. Holbrook UDOT Region Two 801 844-7908 mholbrook@utah.gov Jim Evans UDOT Region Three 801.380-2460 jtevans@utah.gov
For an interactive detailed map see the UPlan Region Boundaries map online.
A Region Director heads Each of the four UDOT Regions. The Director oversees construction and maintenance projects. The Utah Transportation Commission is an independent advisory board, appointed by the governor, that prioritizes projects and funding. Each UDOT Region is represented by one commissioner. Two commissioners serve as at-large members.
REGION DIRECTORS: Lisa Wilson, Region One 166 West Southwell Street Ogden, Utah 84404-4194 801 620-1600 lwilson@utah.gov
Rob Clayton, Region Three 658 North 1500 West Orem, Utah 84057 801-227-8000 rclayton@utah.gov
Bryan Adams, Region Two 2010 South 2760 West Salt Lake City, UT 84104 801 975-4900 bryanadams@utah.gov
Rick Torgerson, Region Four 210 West 800 South Richfield, UT 84701 435 893-4799 rtorgerson@utah.gov
Lew Cramer Commissioner-at-Large 801 947-8320 lewcramer@utah.gov Donna J. Law Commissioner-at-Large 435 590-4049 donnalaw@utah.gov Dannie R. McConkie Commissioner-at-Large 801 510-3459 dmcconkie@utah.gov
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TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT FUND (TIF) FUNDING
State Year: July 1
TIF funding is primarily used for improving or optimizing capacity. Projects built using TIF funding also qualify for maintenance using TIF funding.
Programmed Funding 2020: $754.8 million 2021: $605.7 million 2022: $457.8 million 2023: $311.5 million 2024: $384.5 million
CONTACT
Ben Huot 801 965-4913 bhuot@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS The TIF has funded many projects that are important to current and future mobility needs, including the Mountain View Corridor, a planned freeway in western Salt Lake County and northwestern Utah County. MVC will have phased implementation to address shortterm regional needs, and will eventually be a 35-mile freeway from I-80 in Salt Lake to Lehi Main Street. Other recent projects: Santaquin Main Street, Phase 2 SR-145, Pioneer Crossing Extension SR 26, Riverdale Road over the Rail Road,I-15, Payson to Spanish Fork
Funding Code: TIF
Mountain View Corridor in Salt Lake County, 5400 South to 4100 South — Major construction has begun between 5400 S. to 4100 S. This segment of construction will build the outside lanes of Mountain View Corridor from 5400 South to 4100 South in the initial construction phase, connecting to the already open section of Mountain View Corridor. The 4100 South and 5600 West intersection will also be reconstructed.
The TIF fund was created in the 2005 Special Session by House Bill 108 and contains revenue from legislative appropriations, sales tax and vehicle registration fees. In 2005 8.3 percent of sales tax revenue and half of autorelated sales tax was added and in 2011, 30 percent of sales tax growth was added. Future maintenance projects on TIFF facilities can be funded by TIFF funds. Once projects funded by the Centennial Highway Fund and Critical Highway Needs Fund are complete, the remaining balance transfers to the TIF.
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RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (Former Major Rehabilitation Program)
FUNDING
The Reconstruction Program funds projects that reconstruct badly deteriorated pavement.
Programmed Funding 2020 $50 million 2021 $50 million 2022 $50 million
Beginning in 2019, UDOT will deploy the Reconstruction Program to supplement the High Volume and Low Volume Preservation and Rehabilitation Programs. The Regions have prioritized the first 7 years of projects for this new program.
Federal Year: October 1
CONTACT
Region Program Managers Austin Baysinger 801 965-4846 abaysinger@utah.gov
Reconstruction projects restore roadway service life
The Reconstruction Program will focus on replace pavement sections that have reached their design life. Even when preservation strategies are properly applied, pavement can eventually lose structural integrity due to traffic or environmental factors, and reconstruction is required to restore service life. Reconstruction involves rebuilding the pavement layers from the ground up to replace the equivalent or increased pavement thickness. Occasionally the soil under the pavement will need to be strengthened. UDOT Central Asset Management division analyzes UDOT’s roadway network condition each year and determines the percentage of funding allocated to the pavement programs. Regions identify pavement preservation projects during annual STIP workshop, and then present the program amount and project list to the Utah Transportation Commission for approval in the spring.
FUND CODE: NHPP, STP or TIF Maintenance
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TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding 2020: $65.35 million 2021: $60.25 million 2022:$60.25 million
The Transportation Solutions program funds projects that improve traffic safety and mobility. Project types include choke point improvements, sign modification or replacement, lighting, barrier replacement or upgrades and safety projects.
CONTACT
Region Program Managers Region One: Nathan Peterson 801 620-1683 natepeterson@utah.gov Region Two: Brad Palmer 801 887-3435 bgpalmer@utah.gov Region Three: Matt Parker 801 361-3250
mattparker@utah.gov Region Four: Kirk Thornock 435 612-3896 kthornock@utah.gov
Passing lanes were constructed on US-189 in Wasatch County. This project widened the roadway to include two 12’ travel lanes in each direction, a 14’ center median turn lane, and 8’ wide shoulders tot improve safety and optimized mobility along this busy stretch of U.S. 189. The project also addressed the numerous hazardous wildlife crossings by installing continuous deer fence and a wildlife under-crossing.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Region 1: SR-13 Texas Turn Down and barrier replacement Region Two: I-80 & 7200 West Drainage - Partnered with Salt Lake City; 3500 South 7000 West - Sidewalk - Partnered with West Valley Region 3: SR-6 & SR-178 Texas Turn Down & barrier replacement Region 4: SR-89 & SR-24 Texas Turn Down & barrier replacement Fund Code: NHPP STP
Signs that are outdated, worn, or damaged are less effective at providing information and may even cause confusion. Page 6
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SIGNAL MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS FUNDING
State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding 2020: $5.6 million 2021: $5.6 million 2022: $5.6 million
The Traffic Signal Maintenance and Operations Program optimizes mobility, improves safety and strengthens the economy by improving traffic flow, reducing stops, increasing the visibility of traffic signals, and optimizing traffic signal timing for special events and businesses.
CONTACT
Mark Taylor 801 887-3714 marktaylor@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Over 60% (up from 50%) of UDOT’s traffic signals are configured with radar detection that picks up cyclists waiting at the red light. Real time management of traffic signal operations deployed at 95% (previously over 90%) of the UDOT’s intersections. UDOT has equipped all of its traffic signals with generator plugs so power can be restored quickly and easily during power outages.
A High Intensity Activated Crosswalk is a pedestrian crossing that stops traffic as needed on major arterials with high speed or wide crossings.
Recent initiatives: Traffic Signal Event Management - UDOT has reduced delay during events by working with local venues and deploying signal timing plans to handle changes in travel demand. Reflectorized Traffic Signal Backplates - Transparent yellow tape is now placed around traffic signal backplates to help increase signal transparency. Increased Proactive Maintenance - Potential problems are addressed before road users experience inconvenience. Real-Time Traffic Signal Operations Management - Volumes, speeds, and other metrics are collected in real-time. UDOT was one of the first to use these new tools and has been instrumental in helping dozens of agencies nationally and world wide and throughout the world to use this technology. The Federal Highway Administration has added the program to their Every Day Counts Initiative to help others follow UDOT’s path.
ePM Master PIN: 10948 Funding Code: ST_SIGNL_ M&O
Generator Plugs on Signals - UDOT is equipping all of its traffic signals with generator plugs so power can be restored quickly and easily during power outages. Page 7
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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FUNDING
State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding 2020: $3 million 2021: $3 million 2022: $4.5 million
CONTACT
Tyler Laing 801 887-3792 tlaing@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS University Parkway connected vehicle deployment - UDOT and UTA, installed radio communications at traffic signals along University Parkway between Orem and Provo to help buses stay on schedule
The Traffic Management Program uses state and federal funding to improve UDOT’s ability to collect and disseminate traffic information focused on optimizing mobility. The program provides for expansion of UDOT’s fiber optic communication network, software, and devices, like cameras, overhead signs and traffic sensors, that allow UDOT to: • Explore, test and deploy new traffic management and operations technology and strategies, such as connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technology. • Continually manage the traffic signal network to help traffic flow more smoothly • Provide road users with information about traffic incidents, weather, construction delay, and travel times • Monitor traffic and quickly respond to mitigate the effects of crashes and disruptions. • Help maintenance crews anticipate weather and clear snow efficiently • Manage Express Lanes to keep all lanes operating at optimal levels • Support Utah Highway Patrol efforts to clear incidents quickly • Adjust freeway ramp meters to smooth out traffic flow
Automated variable speed limit (VSL) software development - Allows for automation of the VSL corridor on I-80 through Parley’s Canyon, and expands VSL to other areas VSL improves safety and operations through corridors during weather, congestion, and other issues that can be improved with enhanced speed management Improved signal timing and coordination - Communications and enhanced detection deployed at traffic signals throughout the Wasatch Front Fiber optic network expansion - New connections to UDOT maintenance sheds, traffic signals, and ATMS devices statewide
ePM Master PIN: 5954 Fund Code: ST_ATMS
In 2018, the Traffic Management Division expanded the RWIS network by 13 locations throughout the state. This expansion brought the total number of operating RWIS locations statewide to 114.
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ATMS ASSET MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE FUNDING
The ATMS Asset Managemt and Maintenance program increases system safety and reliability by replacing and updating Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) devices.
Programmed Funding 2020: $4.7 million 2021: $4.7 million 2022: $4.7 million
A high-functioning ATMS system significantly reduces fatalities and injuries and optimizes mobility. At end-of-life, ATMS devices can be unreliable or broken. Systematic device replacement is a holistic approach that conserves funding and supports the functionality of the entire transportation system. ATMS unites traffic monitoring stations, road weather information stations, traffic cameras, and other system components, with a power and communications backbone that allows UDOT to manage traffic in real time.
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1
CONTACT
Jamie Mackey 801-514-9782 jamiemackey@utah.gov Tyler Laing 801 887-3792 tlaing@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS VMS End-of-life Replacement $2,100,000 – 12 VMS in Region 2 replaced (summer of 2019) Fiber Optic Systems End-of-life Replacement - $1,500,000 Upgraded several switches and other equipment in 4 fiber hubs Replaced 11 air conditioning units in various hubs and 211 damaged junction boxes RWIS End-of-life Replacement $100,000 - Replaced 138 devices and other hardware at 55 RWIS locations Express Lanes Equipment End-of-life Replacement $88,000 – Upgraded 11 lasers and 15 transponder indicator signals Network-monitoring software $26,000 – Purchased software to monitor and troubleshoot IP-addressed ATMS and traffic signal devices
UDOT has updated VSL signs on I-80 with new amber signs – UDOT ATMS has experienced tremendous growth since the Traffic Operations Center opened in 1999. The system now includes over 2000 devices, not including supporting electronics. Without a plan to replace these devices, the system would become increasingly unreliable and costly to maintain.
Program activities include: • Replacing unreliable or non-functioning ATMS devices past end of life • Replacing ATMS devices that will reach end-of-life in current and future fiscal years before normal traffic flow is interrupted • Upgrading supporting equipment and electronics such as communications hub switches, power transformers and the communications backbone • Replacing broken communications junction boxes
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TRAFFIC AND SAFETY FUNDING Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1
The Traffic and Safety fund uses State and Federal funds to support Safety initiatives to further the Departments Strategic Goal of Zero Crashes, Injuries and Fatalities.
Programmed Funding 2020: $4.05 million 2021: $4.05 million 2022: $4.05 million (This is only the state funding. Federal HSIP funds are also used to support these programs).
CONTACT
Robert Miles, P.E. 801 965-4273 robertmiles@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS High intensity Activated crossWalK (HAWK) pedestrian crossing, downtown Salt Lake City.
Zero Fatalities – $2.3 Million for the Zero Fatalities Program. Heads Up – $250 thousand will support this railroad safety program that helps pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists avoid crashes. Operation Lifesaver – $20 thousand will support this training program that teaches people to use safer behaviors around trains.
Every life due to traffic deaths continues to affect us all. UDOT is working hard to reach Zero Fatalities. Educating drivers to avoid dangerous driving behaviors and implementing measures to improve safety can help bring us closer to our goal of Zero Fatalities.
Technology Partnership Program – $1 million will support grants that focus on training and new technologies. Research and Behavior Issues – $50 thousand will support research that focusus on pedestrian and driver behavior and how to avoid crashes. Signing Needs, State Parks – $50 thousand will support new signs associated with Utah State Parks. Signing Needs, Internal Requests – $100 thousand will support signs identified by UDOT traffic engineers. Research Funding – $100 thousand will support traffic and safety research Program Overhead – $100 thousand will support administration of the Traffic and Safety program. Page 10
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HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING Federal Year: October 1 Programmed Funding 2020: $21.2 million 2021: $21.2 million 2022: $21.2 million
CONTACT
Jeff Lewis, P.E. 801 887-3717 jefflewis@utah.gov
The federally-funded Highway Safety Improvement Program supports infrastructure and non-infrastructure efforts that have the potential to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries. Projects may be on any public roadway at a location with a correctable fatal or serious injury crash history or a proven safety countermeasure that can be implemented systematically, show a positive estimated benefit to cost ratio, and conform to the State Strategic Highway Safety Plan. UDOT collaborates with FHWA to select and oversee projects. Infrastructure projects typically include: • Installing features (barrier, rumble strips, warning signs, and pavement markings) that prevent or mitigate run-off-road crashes • Removing or protecting roadside obstructions • Upgrading traffic signals to protected left turn phasing or flashing yellow arrows to remove conflict points • Widening intersections to add turn lanes Non-infrastructure projects include: • Program management • Crash database development • Crash prediction models and other studies that identify future infrastructure project locations and/or mitigations
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Every life due to traffic deaths continues to affect us all. UDOT is working hard to reach Zero Fatalities. Educating drivers to avoid dangerous driving behaviors and implementing measures to improve safety can help bring us closer to our goal of Zero Fatalities. Overall traffic fatalities are down 25 percent since 2000 and the fatality rate is at an all-time low.
PIN: 6019 Fund Code: HSIP
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NEW TRAFFIC SIGNALS FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1
The New Traffic Signal Program promotes UDOT’s Zero Fatalities Strategic Goal by funding projects that improve safety at intersections.
Programmed Funding 2020 $9 million 2021 $9 million 2022: $9 million
CONTACT
Jesse Sweeten, P.E. 801 965-4924 jsweeten@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS During 2018: Seventeen new signals placed Four signals rebuilt Twenty one intersection upgrades, including left-turn upgrades, detection, etc. Three advance warning signals installed Six pedestrian crossing upgrades, including school zones, HAWK signals, flashing beacons, etc. Ten emergency signal repairs One area lighting project
ePM Master PIN: 5952 Fund Code: ST_SIGNALS
After and before: new signals improve safety in Midway at Main and Center
UDOT’s Traffic and Safety Division identifies intersections that may benefit from improved signal operation and works with region traffic engineers to oversee projects through investigation, design and construction. Traffic studies determine if the intersection meets the requirements to trigger a signal warranting process. Locations that meet criteria are evaluated, and traffic engineers determine the best options to meet safety and traffic needs. A streamlined contracting process and use of stockpiled materials helps to expedite projects to address safety issues as quickly as possible. The program objective is to reduce high severity crashes by: • Expediting signal installation • Providing safe pedestrian access • Installing left-turn phasing and dual left-turn lanes • Replacing outdated traffic signals • Planning projects and determining eligibility • Making emergency repairs Page 12
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FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding (Including state matching funds @ 10%)
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RAILWAY-HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING The Railway-Highway Grade Crossing Program, funded by the Federal Highway Administration, supports data collection efforts and projects that mitigate at-grade crossing crash risk.
2019: $2 million 2020: $2 million 2021: $2 million
CONTACT
Eric Cheng 801 965-4284 echeng@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2018 projects: 1500 South Pedestrian Crossing,Woods Cross Warning Devices on Faust Road in Tooele County Statewide Preemption Joint Inspections State Safety Action Plan 2018 Crossing Inventory Ongoing Projects: Various Queue Cutter, Signal Upgrades Railroad Preemption Upgrades 1100 North North Salt Lake Cantilevers 820 North Pedestrian Crossing Improvements in Provo 5600 West 800 South Overpass Iron County Hump Crossing Improvements California Avenue Surface Improvements Active Warning Devices on 1500 East Uintah Active Warning Devices on 2550 South Ogden
ePM Master PIN: 6064 Fund Code: R/H_-HAZ_ELIM
Active warning devices on Faust Road in Tooele County
UDOT oversees all public highway-rail at-grade crossings in Utah. Railroads have responsibility for safety at all private at-grade crossings. The goal of the program is to improve the safety of all crossing users, and to support the efficient use of crossings by trains, vehicles and pedestrians by: • Eliminating public at-grade crossings, where possible • Performing yearly inspections to update the safety features inventory and working with municipalities to assure that deficiencies are corrected • Funding projects that mitigate crash risk The program has many important ongoing efforts, including: • Implementation of guidelines to standardize preemption of traffic signals near at-grade crossings. • Upgrading crossings with stop/yield signs to active warnings • Pedestrian safety improvements at at-grade crossings through grade separation and at-grade safety improvements.
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SAFE ROUTES UTAH FUNDING
State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding 2020 $1.4 million 2021: $1.4 million 2022: $1.4 million
Safe Routes Utah gives parents programs and tools that support a safe walking or riding environment for children traveling to and from neighborhood schools.
CONTACT
Travis Evans 801 965-4486 tpevans@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Since 2007, 75 projects have been funded including both infrastructure improvements and non-infrastructure activities. UDOT announced 7 new projects for Fiscal Years 2019-2021. In Sept 2018, 3,700 students from 174 schools statewide participated in the Walk More in Four Fall Challenge which encourages students to walk or bike to school at least three days a week during the four weeks in September. The Walk More in Four Spring Challenge begins April 8, 2019.
Utah Governor Gary Herbert walks to school with kids .
Programs: School Assemblies: Safe Routes Utah sponsors school events that encourage parents and kids to adopt good safety practices at all times, not just on the way to school. Crossing Guard Training: The UDOT Crossing Guard Fundamentals DVD and Quick Reference are aids to law enforcement agencies who have the responsibility to train crossing guards. Infrastructure Projects: Improvements, such as sidewalks, paved trails and installed bike racks are eligible for funding.
Fund Code: TAP ePM master PIN:6212
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CONTINGENCY FUNDING FUNDING
State Year: July 1 Programmed Funds Per Region: 2020: $1.5 million 2021: $1.5 million 2022: $1.5 million
CONTACT
Region Program Managers
Contingency Funding is provided to UDOT regional offices and UDOT Central Program Development to assist local areas with unanticipated, critical or emergency needs. Projects are conducted in partnership with local governments and are intended to meet needs associated with the state highway system. Most projects are small and include improving drainage, repairing and optimizing signals or improving safety on a pedestrian facility. Each region receives $1.5 million each state fiscal year with the remaining funds to be used by the Program Development Engineer.
Region One: Nathan Peterson 801 620-1683 natepeterson@utah.gov Region Two: Brad Palmer 801 887-3435 bgpalmer@utah.gov Region Three: Matt Parker 801 361-3250 mattparker@utah.gov Region Four: Kirk Thornock 435 612-3896 kthornock@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS SR-24; Intersection Improvements at MP 4.1 - Partnership with Sevier County I-80 & 7200 West Drainage - Partnered with Salt Lake City 3500 South 7000 West - Sidewalk Partnered with West Valley SR-302 Rockport Road Widening Partnered with State Parks
PIN: 5599, 5589 5597, 5591 Funding Code: ST_CONT_R#
In 2016, UDOT and Summit County partnered to install snow fence along the walking paths by Sports Park Road. The fence is in is a high snow drift area and will help keep snow off of the trail and SR-224.
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BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, REHABILITATION & PRESERVATION FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1
The bridge programs use state and federal funding to replace, rehabilitate, preserve, maintain and inspect bridges.
Programmed Funding 2020: $33 million federal $15 million State 2021: $33 million federal $15 million State 2022: $33 million federal $15 million State
CONTACT
Travis Jones 385 321-9202 twjones@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS This program funds the bridge rehabilitation and replacement program, the bridge maintenance program, the bridge preservation program, the bridge inspection program and the load rating maintenance program. In 2018: Five structures were rehabilitated. Twenty nine structures received preservation treatments.
Deck replacement on the Foothill Boulevard to I-215 ramp bridge
This program funds the systematic replacement, rehabilitation or preservation of existing bridges to address deficiencies due to aging and deterioration. The load rating, maintenance and inspection programs, which are also funded through this program, ensure that bridges are in adequate condition to accommodate anticipated traffic needs. Bridges are ranked based on deficiencies observed during biennial bridge inspections. Projects are ranked based on bridge condition, load rating, AADT, significance, and delay factors. Region requests, Region projects and local government requests are also considered when selecting projects. This program funds the replacement, rehabilitation, preservation and maintenance of all state owned bridges as well as local bridges on the federal aid system.
Six projects were awarded with a total of 10 structures to be rehabilitated or replaced, and one preservation project was awarded with a total of 10 structures.
  Fund CodeS: ST_BRIDGE, NHPP_BR, STP_BRIDGE
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION EFFORTS FUNDING
State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding 2020: $800 thousand 2021: $800 thousand 2022: $800 thousand
Communication programs improve safety and mobility by providing messages, real-time traffic information, and construction updates so road users can make wise travel choices.
CONTACT
Joseph Walker 385 223-5233 josephwalker@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS UDOT’s Zero Fatalities is working to make distracted driving – especially the use of cell phones while driving – socially unacceptable in Utah. The Zero team launched an aggressive campaign focusing on distracted driving using broadcast media, social media, in-school presentations. National statistics suggest that more than 70 percent of crashes involve some type of distraction. UDOT’s social media includes more than 16,000 followers on Facebook 27,000 followers on Twitter, 1,800 followers on YouTube, 1,670 followers on Instagram and 540 followers on LinkedIn, where have been particularly successful in positioning UDOT and Executive Director Carlos Braceras as an industrywide opinion leader. In 2018, media outreach resulted in 3,696 print, online and broadcast stories. More than 85 percent of these stories were neutral and only 6 percent were negative. UDOT considers a neutral story – one in which the media is simply providing information – a success.
ePM Master PIN: 8922 Fund Code: ST_PR
UDOT’s Zero Fatalities public outreach program works to inform Utah drivers about five dangerous driving behaviors – distracted driving, impaired driving, drowsy driving, aggressive driving and driving without a seat belt. This year’s campaign is focused on distracted driving, and reminds viewers that “Real life demands real attention.” According to national statistics, distracted driving was a factor in more than 46,000 crashes in Utah last year.
UDOT Traffic website and smart phone app: Provides live cameras, real-time traffic conditions, and statewide construction information. Special messages are integrated to communicate with diverse audiences. The UDOT Traffic App has been downloaded nearly 700,000 times. Media Relations: Media coverage prior to major construction-related closures or long-term traffic impacts helps optimize mobility and showcase helpful innovations such as new intersection designs or variable speed limit signs. TravelWise Outreach: Promoting trip reduction strategies like teleworking, carpooling or taking public transit, helps road users avoid delays, save energy, and help benefit air quality. New TravelWise Alerts, provided through the UDOT Traffic app, urge drivers to reduce trips during bad air quality days or major weather events. Zero Fatalities: Messages attack drowsy driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving, impaired driving and not buckling up, through powerful TV and radio ads, public events, websites, driver education classes and media coverage.
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HIGH VOLUME ROADS (HVR) PROGRAM FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding 2020: $160 million 2021: $160 million 2022: $160 million
CONTACT
Austin Baysinger 801 965-4846 abaysing@utah.gov
This program supports a prescriptive and cost-effective resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation strategy that restores structure, prolongs the service life, and enhances the safety of existing roadways. The pavement management strategy for these roads is to maintain the current condition levels using a combination of preservation, rehabilitation and reconstruction projects. UDOT’s Central Asset Management division analyzes UDOT’s roadway network condition each year to determine the funding needed for the program and the funding allocation for each region. Each region identifies pavement preservation and rehabilitation projects during the annual STIP workshop. Program amounts and project lists are presented to the Utah Transportation Commission for approval at the March or April commission meeting.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Statewide High Volume Pavement Condition (3,915 Miles) 100 90
In 2018, UDOT completed 2,609 lane miles of surfacing projects.
• High volume, which carry more than 1,000 vehicles per day • Low volume, which carry fewer than 1,000 vehicles per day
70
Percent of Miles
Road categories include:
80
60 50 40 30 20 10 0
2014
2015
2016 Good
2017 Fair
2018 Poor
2019 Good Target (>60%)
2020
2021
2022
2023
Poor Target (<5%)
Ride quality is evaluated using the International Roughness Index, the standard for measuring ride quality on a generic vehicle. IRI calculations reflect relative comfort of the riding surface based on longitudinal road profile and vehicle speed.
PIN: 88073, 8074, 10031, 11731
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LOW VOLUME ROADS (LVR) PROGRAM FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 Programmed Funding 2020: $40 million 2021: $40 million 2022: $40 million
The program supports a prescriptive and cost-effective resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation strategy that restores structure, prolongs the service life, and enhances the safety of existing roadways. The pavement management strategy for these roads is to improve the existing condition levels condition using a combination of preservation and rehabilitation projects.
CONTACT
UDOT’s Central Asset Management division analyzes UDOT’s roadway network condition each year to determine the funding needed for the program and the funding allocation for each region. Each region identifies pavement preservation and rehabilitation projects during the annual STIP workshop.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Program amounts and project lists are presented to the Utah Transportation Commission for approval at the March or April commission meeting.
Austin Baysinger 801 965-4846 abaysing@utah.gov
In 2018, UDOT completed 539 lane miles of surface projects. Road categories include: • High volume, which carry more than 1,000 vehicles per day • Low volume, which carry fewer than 1,000 vehicles per day
Ride quality is evaluated using the International Roughness Index, the standard for measuring ride quality on a generic vehicle. IRI calculations reflect relative comfort of the riding surface based on longitudinal road profile and vehicle speed.
PIN: 5927, 5928, 5929, 5936, 6632, 8071, 8072, 10032
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STATE PARK ACCESS FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1
The State Park Access Program provides state matching funds for projects on local roads that provide access to state parks.
Programmed Funding 2020: $500 thousand 2021: $500 thousand 2022: $500 thousand
CONTACT
Chris Potter 801 633-6255 cpotter@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Snow Canyon access road Wasatch Mountain State Park access road Millsite State Park access road Escalante State Park and Kodachrome Basin State Park access roads
Access road to Wasatch Mountain State Park
Municipalities may apply to the Joint Highway Committee for state funds to make necessary improvements and repairs. Participation in the program requires local governments to provide half of project funding. Improving access to state parks helps support the tourism industry in Utah. State parks benefit the state by: • Generating $9.85 in local economic impact for every $1 of general fund appropriation • Generating $67 million in state economic benefit through day-use, camping and golf • Paying $11.2 million to individual counties in 2010 property tax for off-highway vehicles and boats • Collecting and paying more than one million dollars in state and local taxes to counties and communities
Funding Code: ST_PK_ACCESS
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TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FUNDING
The Transportation Alternatives Program supports projects that enhance safety and expand options for non-drivers, mitigate environmental impacts and convert former interstate facilities to new uses.
Programmed Funding 2020: $4.8 million 2021: $4.8 million 2022: $4.8 million
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) changed the way funds are distributed and programmed. Funds are split in half between Utah Metropolitan Planning Agencies and UDOT.
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1
CONTACT
Chris Potter 801 633-6255 cpotter@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Ashley Valley & Uintah County Trails Master Plan (Uintah County)
To qualify for funding all projects must fit into one of nine federally designated categories. Examples include: • Construction, planning and design of facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act • Safe routes for non drivers to access daily needs. • Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trails. • Any Environmental mitigation activity • Reduced vehicle-caused wildlife mortality • Safe Routes to School projects FOR MORE INFORMATION: visit the UDOT TAP web page.
Bryce Valley Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Master Plan Nephi City Main Street Lighting Replacement SR-28 Main Street; 200 South to 200 North in Nephi Snow College Richfield Bike Path (Richfield City Project Sponsor) Price City, Main Street, 100 East to 200 East (JHC SU) Lehi Historic Utah Southern Rail Trail – Phase II (MAG -2014/2015) 700 West; 7200 South to 7800 South, Trails and Bike paths, Midvale City (WFRC) Welby Jacob and Bingham Creek; North City Limit to South City Limit, South Jordan (WFRC)
Fund Code: TAP
Bicknell Main Street improvements
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NON-URBAN PROGRAM FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 Programmed Funding (Including matching funds @ 6.77%) 2020: $6.0 million 2021: $6.0 million 2022: $6.0 million
The Joint Highway Committee Non-Urban Program provides federal funding for roadway safety and condition improvements in communities having a population of 5000 or less.
CONTACT
Chris Potter 801-633-6255 cpotter@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Full-Depth Reclamation on Mormon Trail Road (Tooele County) Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park Road Phase IV (Daggett County) 300 West: SR-89 to Buttercup Boulevard Garden City (Rich County) Red Wash Road, Phase 2 (3.0 Miles) (Uintah County)
Full-Depth Reclamation on Mormon Trail Road in Tooele County
The Joint Highway Committee oversees applications on an annual basis; however local agencies may only have one project in the program at one time, and projects must be completed before agencies submit another application. Preference is given to projects that provide safety features and upgrade and improve existing roadway conditions. Projects must be located within non-urban areas and functionally classified as a major collector or higher. The value of the project must be between $4 hundred-thousand and $2 million.
FUND CODE: STP_RURAL
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SMALL URBAN PROGRAM FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 Programmed Funding (Including matching funds @ 6.77%)
2020: $8.6 million plus match 2021: $8.6 million plus match 2022: $8.6 million plus match
CONTACT
Chris Potter 801 633-6255 cpotter@utah.gov
The Joint Highway Committee Small Urban Program provides federal funding for roadway safety and condition improvements for communities having a population between 5 thousand and 2 hundred-thousand. The Joint Highway Committee oversees applications to the program on an annual basis. Preference is given to projects that provide safety features and upgrade and improve existing roadway conditions. To be eligible, projects must be located within small urban areas and functionally classified as a major collector or higher. The maximum amount of federal aid available for a project was recently increased from $1 million to $1.5 million.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Prospector Ave, Park City (Summit County) 1900 East Price Phase II:300 N to 600 N (Carbon County) Millcreek Drive Intersection Improvements, Moab City (Grand County) State Street; 800 South to 1800 South, Roosevelt (Duchesne County) 2017 projects: 1200 East, Heber City Coal Creek Road Improvements (SR-30 to I-15 Overpass), Cedar City 300 East; 400 South to 800 South, Ephraim 600 South; Main Street (US-40) to 500 E, Heber US-40; 500 South to 2850 South Safety Street Lighting, Naples SR-28 Main Street; 200 South to 200 North, Nephi Nephi Main Street Fund Code: STP_SU_JHC
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OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE PROGRAM FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1
The Joint Highway Commission Off-System Bridge Program helps aid in removing deficient structures from the National Bridge Inventory.
Programmed Funding (Includes state matching funds @ 6.77%) 2020: $2.1 million 2021: $2.1 million 2022: $2.1 million
The Joint Highway Commission oversees the program and accepts project applications on an annual basis. The program improves public safety and reduces ongoing maintenance costs often associated with aging infrastructure.
CONTACT
The structure must be located on a rural minor collector or urban or rural local road. For more information visit the Off-System Bridge Program page on the UDOT Website.
Chris Potter 801 633-6255 cpotter@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2018 projects: Stoddard Lane over Weber River (Morgan County) Rockville Town; Structure Rehab (Washington County) 2017 projects: Three bridges in Cache County Two bridges near Tabiona Past projects: Hoytsville Bridge Replacement in Summit County Icy Springs Bridge in Coalville
The Icy Springs Bridge has a wider cross-section and increased span to improve safety and reduce flooding.
Malad River Bridge in Box Elder County
Fund Code: STP_BR
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RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1
The Recreational Trails Program provides grants to build and maintain recreational trails for motorized and non-motorized use.
Programmed Funding (Includes half federal, half state funding) 2020: $3 million 2021: $3 million 2022: $3 million
CONTACT
Chris Haller 801 633-6255 chrishaller@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 60 applications received • 32 awarded • 60 applications, project total value:$11,097,973 • 32 awarded, project total value: $6,921,302 • 28 non-awarded, project total value: $4,176,668 Project examples: Joe’s Valley Bouldering Infrastructure Rock Canyon Trailhead Development and Rehabilitation Non-Motorized Trail User Education and Trail Network Improvement
Recreational trails support community and economic development and healthy outdoor recreation.
Funds may be also be used to provide trailside and trail head facilities and to facilitate access for people with disabilities. The program is administered by the State Parks Division of the Utah Department of Natural Resources. For the 2019 Program, Utah has 32 Projects totaling $1,723,894 in Federal Aid Funds and $5,197,408 of Sponsors Matching Funds for a total of $6,921,302 in new projects value.
Cascade Springs Trail and Interpretation Improvement Project Trail Signing and Kiosk Enhancement Project Blacksmith Fork Canyon Connector Trail Fund Code: STP_BR
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Program Development&&STIP STIP • • Spring March 2019 Program Development 2018
LANDS ACCESS ACCESS PROGRAM PROGRAM FEDERAL LANDS FUNDING FUNDING
Federal Federalyear: Year: October October 11 Programmed Programmedfunding Funding 2019: 2020: $11.7 $11.7 million 2020: 2021: $11.9 $11.9 million 2021: 2022: $11.9 $11.9 million 2022: $11.9 million 2023: $11.9 million CONTACT 2024: $11.9 million Ivan Hartle 435 633-3553 ihartle@utah.gov
CONTACT ACCOMPLISHMENTS William Lawrence
801 964-4468 Five projects have been selected, billlawrence@Utah.gov planned, and programmed through ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2020: Projects have been selected, planned, Cascade Springs Road, restoration and and programmed through 2024. The rehabilitation Uinta Wasatch Cache most recent callinfor projects included National Forest, Wasatch County the selection of the following:
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State Route 149,Road, bridgerestoration replacement Cascade Springs and and rehabilitation at Dinosaur National rehabilitation in Uinta Wasatch Cache Monument, sponsored byCounty UDOT National Forest, Wasatch Ephraim Canyon Road, restoration and State Route 149, bridge replacement rehabilitation in Manti-LaSal National and rehabilitation at Dinosaur National Forest, sponsored by Sanpete County Monument, sponsored by UDOT Lion Boulevard, in Zion National Ephraim Canyon parking Road, restoration and park, sponsored by Town of Springdale rehabilitation in Manti-LaSal National Forest, sponsored by Sanpete County Strawberry Sheep Creek, restoration and Boulevard, rehabilitation, sponsored Lion parking in Zionby National Wasatch and Utah Counties park, sponsored by Town of Springdale For more information, seerestoration the Utah Strawberry Sheep Creek, Access Program page on the and rehabilitation, sponsored FHWA by website. and Utah Counties Wasatch
For more information, see the Utah Access Program page on the FHWA website.
FundCode: Code: TBD TBD Fund
The Navajo Lake recreation area is one of the most popular recreation destinations Thethe Navajo recreation area one of the most popular recreation destinations on DixieLake National Forest. Theisroad prior to improvements consisted of 4-6” on the Dixie Nationalsurface Forest.base The road to improvements consisted of 4-6"ofofdust aggregate of aggregate that prior generated an unacceptable amount when surface base that unacceptable amount of dust when traveled uponwith by traveled upon bygenerated motorists.anThe unpaved roadway also presented motorists motorists. unpaved roadway also presented motorists an unsafe design standard an unsafe The design standard that was inadequate for the with amount of traffic generated thatthis wasroad. inadequate for the amount of trafficeliminated generated unwanted/unsafe on this road. Reconstructing the on Reconstructing the roadway dust clouds, roadway eliminated unwanted/unsafe dust clouds, but alsoand included sight but also included improved sight distance for motorists betterimproved air quality to distancepedestrians for motoristsalong and better air quality to nearby pedestrians alongspots, the road nearby the road (pullouts, campgrounds, fishing etc).(pullouts,completed campgrounds, spots,ofetc). The completed consisted of reconstructing The workfishing consisted reconstructing thework existing 22’ wide roadway by the existing 22'towide roadway 22’ by widening to awith consistent 22' wide shoulders on widening a consistent wide road, 4’ shoulders onroad, each with side,4'providing each side, providing space for activeThe transportation. The workofalso consisted of adequate space for adequate active transportation. work also consisted creating creating pedestrian crosswalks all campgrounds and pullouts, paving 4 existing pedestrian crosswalks at/nearat/near all campgrounds and pullouts, paving 4 existing (scenic) pull outs, outs, and (HIP) signs and (scenic) andinstalling installingnew newHigh HighIntensity IntensityPrismatic Prismatic (HIP)highway highway signs and object markers. from State Highway 14 14 to the intersection of Forest object markers.The Theproject projectpaved paved from State Highway to the intersection of Forest Service Road some of the improvements Service Road (FSR) (FSR) #31672. (see (seepicture pictureabove aboveshowing showing some of the improvements completed). completed). Page Page26 29
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STATE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding
(Including state matching funds @ 20%)
2020: $ 2.4 million 2021: $ 2.4 million 2022: $ 2.3 million
CONTACT
Cameron Kergaye 801-965-2576 ckergaye@utah.gov
ACHIEVEMENTS During 2018, the Research and Innovation Division:
The UDOT Research and Innovation Division works with FHWA, other public agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector to support research and provide high-value information to the transportation community. Research and Innovation Division activities include: • Identifying implementable research ideas • Managing research projects • Publishing and presenting research reports, results and recommendations • Promoting new technologies through tours or demonstrations • Working with other states on pool-funded research in areas of concern • Promoting innovation and process improvement Funding for the UDOT Research and Innovation Division is provided through the Federal State Planning and Research Program. Additional funding is provided by the State of Utah and other federal programs. Research activities are federally mandated.
Held the annual UTRAC Workshop, a collaborative effort to identify research priorities and selected 28 projects to fund Identified examples of successful implementation of research results including a standard drawing that incorporates low cost elements at freeeway interchange ramps to prevent wrong way driving and related crashes. The new standard drawing was a result of a scan tour by UDOT staff to two Texas cities to e learn from their experience with this issue. UDOT’s Innovation Working Group gathered and shared 200 ideas from the UDOT organization, representing innovations that have been implemented or will be developed to improve processes. Several of these were highlighted in UDOT’s August 2018 publication, The Innovator
Fund Code: SPR
Researchers and UDOT experts to identify research priorities at UDOT Research and Innovation Division annual 2018 UTRAC Workshop. UDOT Research and Innovation Division activities provide opportunities for UDOT professionals, universities, and consultants to engage in high-value research and innovation to benefit the transportation community.
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FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding 2020: $6.9 million 2021: $6.9 million 2022: $6.9 million
Program Development & STIP • March 2019
STATE PLANNING State Planning Program provides information about the transportation system to help plan transportation improvements and expand active transportation options.
CONTACT
Ben Huot 801 965-4913 bhuot@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Completed the Wasatch Front Central Corridor Study to develop solutions along the I-15/FrontRunner corridor Developed a corridor planning process that ties the long-range planning to project development
State Planning participates in the TravelWise Rethink Your Trip campaigns.
Developed Move Utah, an Active Transportation program that promotes education and outreach
The Planning Division works collaboratively with MPOs, local governments, transit agencies and groups within UDOT to plan Utah’s evolving transportation system. Planning functions include:
Implemented Travel Demand Management awareness campaigns through TravelWise Rethink Your Trip
Long Range Planning: Continuous collaborative planning for transportation improvements. The State’s long range plan is updated every four years. UDOT and the state’s MPOs combine plans for Utah’s Unified Transportation Plan.
Led by UTA, awarded a $20M Tiger Grant to build transit connections to rail for pedestrians and cyclists
Intermediate Range and Collaborative Planning: Addressing nearer-term planning needs, such as corridor planning, transportation and land use coordination with local governments, and joint studies with planning partners.
Became a funding partner of the WFRC’s Transportation and Land Use Connection program that assists local governments to coordinate their land use plans with existing or planned regional transportation
TravelWise: Reducing demand on our roadways by encouraging Utahns to drive less, drive smarter, and use alternative modes of transportation. Travel Demand Modeling: Forecasting travel demand, a major component of developing the State’s Long-Range Transportation Plan. Air Quality Planning: Working with regulatory agencies and local MPOs to assure compliance with federal air quality rules. Active Transportation: Collaborating with partners to improve the safety, accessibility and availability of facilities for pedestrians and cyclists throughout the state.
Fund Code: SPR
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FREIGHT PROGRAM FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding 2020: $12.5 million 2021: $12.5 million 2022: $12.5 million
The Freight Program, part of the UDOT Planning Division, supports the efficient movement of goods along major freight corridors throughout Utah by partnering with the freight community and conducting transportation studies and public outreach. Detailed and concise freight planning supports the local economy and allows UDOT to focus limited resources on projects that support economic activity. Recent efforts include:
CONTACT
Daniel B. Kuhn Railroad & Freight Planner 801 965-4148 dkuhn@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Utah Truck Parking Inventory, 2018 UDOT Freight Advisory Committee, 2018 Utah Freight Plan, 2017 (FAST Act) Utah Freight Plan, 2015 (MAP-21) Utah State Rail Plan, 2015 (PRIIA) Union Pacific’s Salt Lake City Intermodal Terminal is a 24-hour, 7-days a week operation capable of 250,000 annual lifts for intermodal containers. This facility sets on 240 acres and has four loading/unloading tracks, five storage tracks, and a 6-lane automated gate system for trucks. Photo by Union Pacific.
Truck Parking Inventory – UDOT updates its truck parking inventory and performs a supply/demand analysis for truck parking on the Interstate Highway System annually. As more commercial truck stops locate in Utah, truck parking spaces have increased, which is meeting demand on some routes and lessening the shortage on other routes. UDOT Freight Advisory Committee – The FAC Committee meets three times a year and is comprised of important freight stakeholders that provide feedback and recommendations on freight projects. Utah Freight Plans – UDOT has completed compliant fright plans under both the FAST Act and MAP-21 legislation to improve freight mobility by identifying and completing freight needed projects. Approved freight plan allows states to access annual programmatic funding through the National Highway Freight Program. Utah State Rail Plan – UDOT completed a state rail plan in 2015 that was accepted by the Federal Railroad Administration as being compliant with the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA). Approved state rail plans permit states to be eligible for capital grants. Page 29
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REGION CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT FUNDING
State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding per Region: 2020: $150 thousand 2021: $150 thousand 2022: $150 thousand CONTACT Ivan Hartle 435 633-3553 ihartle@utah.gov
The Region Concept Development program allocates funding to the each of the four UDOT Regions to study and develop a practical scope, schedule, budget, and list of potential risks for future projects. These studies are normally completed for major construction projects, including reconstruction, choke point, and passing lanes. Following the April Transportation Commission meeting, each region begins identifying projects for the next Statewide Transportation Improvement Program Workshop. Each Region is allocated $100,000 to complete concept reports that reflect a practical budget, scope and summary of risks for the purpose of project selection.
The Region Concept Development program allocates funding to each of the four UDOT Regions.
PIN: 8752, 8754, 8756, 8758 Funding Code: ST_REG#_CONC_D
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METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 Programmed Funding 2019: $60.3 million 2020: $60.3 million 2021: $60.3 million
CONTACT
Robert Pelly 801 870-1792 rpelly@utah.gov
Metropolitan Planning Organizations are the federally mandated and funded transportation planning entity for urban areas with a population over 50 thousand. MPOs act as a partner in coordination with cities, counties, transit and state transportation agencies to develop and recommend improvements to highways and transit. Utah’s MPOs each develop a 30-year Regional Transportation Program, called the Long-Range Plan and a Transportation Improvement Program. The LRP is produced every four years and lists capacity-driven projects addressing longterm mobility needs.
THE PLANNING PROCESS Transportation planning is a cooperative process designed to foster involvement by all users of the system through a proactive public participation process. Utah’s MPOs include: Cache Metropolitan Planning Organization - MPO for Cache Valley urban area Dixie Metropolitan Planning Organization - MPO for the St. George urban area Mountainland Association of Governments - MPO for the Provo and Orem urban area Wasatch Front Regional Council - MPO for the Salt Lake City and Ogden urban areas
Strategic, data-based planning helps identify and prioritize projects that address delay.
The TIP is produced annually and includes capacity projects from the LRP and short-term projects (such as pavement or operational improvements) from federal, state, and local governments and transit agencies. UDOT’s State Transportation Improvement Program – the STIP – includes projects from the LRP and TIP.
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UTAH STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BANK FUNDING
State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding 2018 Capitalized Total = $62.48 million, (2018 Legislative Session) 2018 uncommitted balance available = $30.4 Million.
CONTACT
The Utah State Infrastructure Bank provides loans and credit enhancement to local government or private sponsors of transportation or transit projects. The loans hep state agencies leverage federal and non-federal transportation funds, assist local areas to develop facilities, and promote public-private partnerships. Loans can offer advantages over only grant-based funding by allowing project delivery to be accelerated by and helping local governments complete a financial plan.
Lyle McMillan 801 633-6243 lmcmillan@utah.gov
The fixed-rate, low-interest loans are tied to the State of Utah bonding rate and term length. Repayment must be completed no more than ten years from the time the loan is executed. No one entity may borrow more than twenty five percent of the fund.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The Utah Transportation Commission has the authority to approve all qualified requests and loan terms. SIB loans can augment other project funding.
St. George City, Logan City and Washington City have recently completed loans. Fountain Green City West Jordan City and Cedar City currently have outstanding loans and projects are underway. Vineyard City has recently been approved for a loan.
The fund is a revolving account that does not deplete. Prior to 2012, the fund was capitalized at $4 million, including interest. House Bill 377, which passed in the 2012 legislative session, added $20 million to the account.
Project example: Cedar City obtained a SIB loan to augment other funding to improve the South Cedar Interchange. MIDA State Infrastructure Loan Update: In December 2017, the Commission approved a loan for $10 million to MIDA, with a 2.25% interest rate and a 15-year term. In SB-110, the 2018 Legislature appropriated another $4 million. The only difference is the loan amount per the legislative appropriation, and the corresponding amortization. The other loan terms remain unchanged. Ivan Hartle, UDOT Programming Director, requested approval to enter into the loan agreement for the updated amount of $14 million. Commissioner Law moved to approve the request and Commissioner McConkie seconded the motion. The request was unanimously approved. PL_CMPO, PL_DMPO
SIB funds helped Cedar City complete a much needed project on I-15: 1-3, new ramps,a DDI, realignment and new profile of Cross Hollow Road; 4-5, the old flyover was saved for a pedestrian and livestock crosswalk and surplus property was utilized, and 6, the interchange area was landscaped.
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FEDERAL FUNDS EXCHANGE CONTACT
Ivan Hartle 435 633-3553 ihartle@utah.gov Example of a recent exchange: The Town of Virgin exchanged $2 million of 2014 STP Rural Federal funds for $1.25 million of Region Fourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2014 State Preservation funds, and $0.45 million of Region Four State Preservation Efficiency funds. Virgin Town supplied the required 10% match to fund the US-50 chip seal.
The Federal Funds Exchange Program allows local governments to exchange federal transportation funds for state funds. The program provides funding flexibility for local governments. UDOT coordinates with the Joint Highway Committee and/or the Metropolitan Planning Organization to determine appropriate projects for the exchange.
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Funds Exchange projects are approved by the Utah Transportation commission. Once approved, local governments and UDOT enter into a cooperative agreement that details the required project documentation, performance reporting and invoice submission. A UDOT project manager oversees the activities detailed in the agreement. Approved exchanges are transacted in the year federal-aid funds are available. Funds are used on other federal-eligible projects. Eligible funding categories include STP Non-urban (Rural), STP Small Urban, and STP Urban. The exchange is $.85 state funds for each dollar of federal funds. Local governments are required to match 10 percent of total project costs. If a flexible match is offered, the details will be included in the agreement with value not to exceed UDOT average prices.
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JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFERS FUNDING
State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding: 2019 proposed: $300 thousand 2020 proposed: $300 thousand 2021 proposed: $300 thousand
CONTACT
Ivan Hartle 435 633-3553 ihartle@utah.gov Some recent Jurisdictional Transfers: A portion of SR 107 in West Point City was deleted from the State Highway System and transferred to West Point City. UDOT paid a onetime lump sum of $130 thousand to help West Point City to maintain the roadway. Utah County exchanged North County Boulevard for a portion of SR 146 and a $3.3 million lump sum to be used for future maintenance. North County Boulevard is now SR129.
Jurisdictional Transfer Funds are used to assist with physical improvements deemed necessary on the roadway before a transfer is completed, or they may be included as a part of the transfer agreement. State Law: 72-4-102. Additions to or deletions from state highway system -Designation of highways as state highways between sessions. (1) (a) The Legislature may add to or delete highways or sections of highways from the state highway system. (b) The department shall annually submit to the Legislature a list of highways or sections of highways the commission recommends for addition to or deletion from the state highway system. Utah Administrative Rule: R926. Transportation, Program Development. R926-2. Evaluation of Proposed Additions to or Deletions from the State Highway System. Purpose of the rules is to establish the following: (1) a process for a highway authority to propose additions to or deletions from the state highway system; (2) a procedure for evaluating requested additions to or deletions from the state highway system; and (3) a set of criteria by which proposed changes shall be consistently evaluated.
Region Four and Helper City recommended a jurisdictional transfer of ownership from the state to Helper City on SR-244, MP 0.189 to MP 0.91. UDOT will pay Helper City $750,000 to take ownership, based on ten years of maintenance and roadway improvement costs.
PIN: 6672 Fund Code: ST_HWY_TRNSF
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