UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Program Development & State Transportation Improvement Program
Fund Fact Sheets Supporting UDOT’s strategic goals: ZERO FATALITIES, OPTIMIZE MOBILITY, and PRESERVE INFRASTRUCTURE
April 2015
FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
Table of Contents STATE FUNDS 4.
Transportation Investment Fund
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
Signals Maintenance & Operations Traffic Management Barrier Treatments Small Area Lighting Sign Modification & Replacement Spot Safety Improvements New Traffic Signals Maintenance Spot Improvements State Park Access Contingency Funds Region Concept Development Public Communication Efforts
FEDERAL FUNDS 17.
Pavement Rehabilitation
18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
Pavement Preservation Major Rehabilitation Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Bridge Preservation Highway Safety Improvement Program Choke Point Transportation Alternative Program Safe Routes to Schools Railway-Highway Grade Crossing Signs and Culverts Non-Urban Small Urban
31. 32. 33. 34. Page 2
Off-System Bridge Federal Lands Access Program State Planning State Research Metropolitan Planning Organizations
ALTERNATE FUNDS 35. 36. 37. 38. 39.
Utah State Infrastructure Bank Emergency Relief Fund Permanent Community Impact Board Federal Funds Exchange Jurisdictional Transfers
FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
UDOT’s Road Map VISION: Keeping Utah Moving MISSION: Innovating solutions that strengthen Utah’s economy and enhance quality of life STRATEGIC GOALS:
ZERO CRASHES, INJURIES, AND FATALITIES UDOT is committed to safety, and Zero fatalities and we won’t rest until we achieve zero crashes, zero injuries and zero fatalities.
OPTIMIZE MOBILITY UDOT optimizes traffic mobility by adding roadway capacity and incorporating innovative design and traffic management strategies.
PRESERVE INFRASTRUCTURE We believe good roads cost less, and through proactive preservation we maximize the value of our infrastructure investment for today and the future.
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FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
Transportation Investment Fund FUNDING
State year: July 1 Programmed funding 2016: $346 million 2017: $399 million 2018: $415 million 2019: $355 million 2020: $394 million 2021: $360 million 2022: $357 million
Transportation Investment Funds are used for maintenance, construction and reconstruction of state and federal highways as assigned by the Utah Transportation Commission.
CONTACT
Region Program Managers and William Lawrence 801 964-4468 billlawrence@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS The TIF has funded many projects that are important to current and future mobility needs of Utah’s citizens 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 transportation needs while providing a long-term solution for the future, and will eventually be a 35-mile freeway from I-80 in Salt Lake to Lehi Main Street.
During initial construction of MVC in Salt Lake County, UDOT built two lanes in each direction from Redwood Road (at approximately 16000 South) to 5400 South (between 4700 West to 6400 West).
The 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 auto-related sales tax was added and in 2011, 30 percent of sales tax growth was added. Once projects funded by the Centennial Highway Fund and Critical Highway Needs Fund projects are complete the remaining balance will be transferred to the TIF.
Other recent projects: • SR 26, Riverdale Road over the Rail Road • I-15, Payson to Spanish Fork Page 4
Funding Code: TIF
FUND FACT SHEET
Spring 2015
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Signal Maintenance & Operations 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. 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.
FUNDING
State year: July 1 Programmed funding 2014: $5 million 2015: $3 million 2016: $3 million 2017: $3 million 2018 proposed: $ 3 million
CONTACT
Mark Taylor 801 887-3714 marktaylor@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS UDOT is moving toward worldclass traffic signal management with the following results: • Over 50% of UDOT’s traffic signals are configured with radar detection that picks up cyclists waiting at the red light.
Real-Time Traffic Signal Operations Management - Volumes, speeds, and other metrics are collected and signals are adjusted in real-time. UDOT is one of just a few agencies nation-wide using these tools, and recently and recently received the AASHTO Innovation Initiative award, Institute of Transportation Engineers Utah Chapter project of the year, 2014 Governor’s Award of Excellence for innovation and efficiency. In addition, UDOT has shared the technology with other states, including Kansas, Minnesota, Nevada, Florida and Georgia. Bicycle Detection - Radar detection picks up cyclists waiting at the red light. Symbols show cyclists where to safely wait, and also help reinforce the “share the road” message to drivers. The detection also provides for optimized mobility. ePM Master PIN: 10948 Funding Code: ST_SIGNL_ M&O
• Real time management of traffic signal operations deployed at over 800 intersections. • Traffic Signal Event Management improves delay. BYU gameday delays are reduced from 120 minutes to 70 minutes per vehicle. • Reflectorized Traffic Signal Backplates. Overall crashes are reduced 15% by using this technology.
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FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
Traffic Management FUNDING
State year: July 1 Programmed funding 2014: $3 million 2015: $3 million 2016: $3 million 2017 proposed: $ 3 million
CONTACT
Blaine Leonard, P.E. 801 887-3723 bleonard@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Improved the UDOT Traffic website and smart phone app
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: •
Provide road users with information about traffic incidents, weather, construction delay, and travel times
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Help maintenance crews anticipate weather and clear snow efficiently
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Manage Express Lanes to keep all lanes operating at optimal levels
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Support Utah Highway Patrol efforts to clear incidents quickly
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Adjust freeway ramp meters to smooth out traffic flow
• Connected numerous signals in Salt Lake and Davis Counties to the central traffic signal control system
Fiberoptic cable installation in Little Cottonwood Canyon
• Installed overhead message signs and traffic cameras on US-6 and I-70 near Price and Green River, and an overhead message sign in Brigham City at the mouth of Sardine Canyon
Fiber-optic cable is made up of fine strands of glass bundled together and wrapped with a reflective jacket. Hundreds of miles of fiber optic cable, buried along freeways and major surface streets, sends information to a sophisticated computerized system at the speed of light. The system lets UDOT monitor and manage traffic flow and communicate in real time.
• Expanded the statewide network of road-weather information stations • Installed VMS on SR-92 in Lehi to warn travelers of incidents • Updated central signal software, improving operation and maintenance statewide • Helped expand location-specific weather forecasts for canyon roads
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ePM Master PIN: 5954 Fund Code: ST_ATMS
FUND FACT SHEET
Spring 2015
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Barrier Treatments The state-funded Barrier Treatments program is used to identify and replace substandard barrier and barrier end treatments on state and federal highway systems. The Program is a partnership between the UDOT Traffic and Safety Division, FHWA, UDOT region offices, and fulfills a memorandum of understanding between UDOT and FHWA. Replacing substandard barrier furthers UDOT’s ZERO Fatalities strategic goal. UDOT Region offices identify, screen and prioritize potential project locations. Projects are evaluated using a five-step process that includes planning, analyzing prioritizing, programming and implementing. Region offices oversee project delivery.
FUNDING
State year: July 1 Programmed funding 2014: $300 thousand 2015: $300 thousand 2016: $300 thousand 2017: $300 thousand 2018 proposed: $300 thousand
CONTACT
Region Program Managers 801 965-4285
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Hundreds of locations on interstate highways have been improved during the past 5 years. For example, one project in UDOT Region Three installed 2.25 miles of new guardrail along steep drop-offs in Indian Canyon on US-191 between Helper and Duchesne.
Replacing sub-standard barrier and barrier end treatments improves highway safety. This photo shows a new standard end-treatment that replaced outdated Texas turndown barrier.
ePM Master PIN: 6061 Fund Code: ST_BARRIER
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FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
Small Area Lighting FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 State year: July 1
The Small-Area Lighting Improvement Program allows UDOT to partner with municipal officials to promote community safety and visibility at a specific location or along a state highway corridor.
Programmed funding 2014: $300 thousand 2015: $300 thousand 2016: $300 thousand 2017: $300 thousand 2018 proposed: $300 thousand
Program goals include: • Decreasing crash potential and severity • Improving nighttime safety and visibility • Improving energy efficiency • Replacing outdated lighting infrastructure
CONTACT
W. Scott Jones, P.E. 801 965-4285 wsjones@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
UDOT and community representatives work together to formulate a plan to address a lighting need. The community or municipality is usually required to provide some funding and/or work. Funding may be also be applied to a plan already in place or used to supplement a community-driven project. The cost to maintain and power the installation is turned over to the municipality at project completion.
• Levan Main Street lighting: Funding was added to a Main Street improvement project to add lighting along 4 blocks of Main Street • Huntington Main Street lighting: Funding was provided to assist the town with 1 block of additional lighting • I-15 Lunt Rest Area, Parowan: Funding was provided to a truck parking expansion project to improve visibility, security and safety within the rest area grounds • Statewide freeway interchange lighting improvements: Funding was provided to upgrade rural interchange lighting to LED
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UDOT recently updated the lighting for truck parking at the Lunt Park Safety Rest Area on I-15 near Parowan, Utah. Safe, adequate truck parking areas are important to commerce since truck operators need to take regular rest breaks. This photo used courtesy AARoads.com (Andy Field, Alex Nitzman).
ePM Master PIN: 6129 Funding Code: ST_LIGHTING
FUND FACT SHEET
Spring 2015
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Sign Modification & Replacement State funding allows UDOT Traffic and Safety to identify and replace freeway signs that have deteriorated or become outdated.
FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 State year: July 1 Programmed funding 2014: $400 thousand 2015: $400 thousand 2016: $400 thousand 2017 proposed: $400 thousand
CONTACT
Michael Donivan 801 965-4376 mdonivan@utah.gov Freeway signs provide important directional guidance to drivers.
Signs that are outdated, worn, or damaged are less effective at providing information and may even cause confusion. UDOT replaces groups of signs or individual signs when: • A message becomes outdated or incorrect • The daytime or nighttime visibility is lost • A project can be completed using overlay of existing signs, offering a high benefit at a reasonably low cost Each year, region traffic engineers provide a list of potential projects, and UDOT Traffic and Safety and UDOT Regions prioritize projects. Requests by communities affected by UDOT projects are considered. Signs that will be replaced by a project within three years are not considered.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS UDOT Traffic and Safety placed 41 new signs in 2014, including: • 10 signs for state parks • 6 memorial signs • Freeway signs at I-15 exits 167, 174, 111, and 113 • 75 70 mph speed limit signs The Utah Sign Manual and the Utah Standard Highway Signs Supplement are located on the UDOT FTP site.
ePM Master PIN: 6364 Funding Code: ST_SIGNING
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FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
Spot Safety Improvements FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 State year: July 1
The Spot Safety Improvement Program funds infrastructure and noninfrastructure projects that are expected to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
Programmed funding 2014: $2 million 2015: $2 million 2016: $2 million 2017 proposed: $2 million
CONTACT
W. Scott Jones, P.E. 801 965-4285 wsjones@utah.gov
An enhanced crosswalk on 300 W between South Temple and North Temple in downtown Salt Lake City.
SSIP Funding comes entirely from the State of Utah and helps UDOT achieve the ZERO Fatalities Strategic Goal. Projects are selected annually using a five-step process that includes planning, analyzing, prioritizing, programming, and implementing. Funding for infrastructure projects may only be applied on the state highway system. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Every life lost due to traffic deaths continues to affect us all. Educating drivers to avoid dangerous driving behaviors and implementing measures to improve safety can help bring us closer to our goal of Zero Fatalities. While overall traffic fatalities are down 31 percent since 2000, that number has increased in the last two years.
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ePM Master PIN: 5775 Fund Code: ST_SPOT_SFTY
FUND FACT SHEET
Spring 2015
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
New Traffic Signals The New Traffic Signal Program promotes UDOT’s Zero Fatalities Strategic Goal by funding projects that improve safety at intersections.
FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 State year: July 1 Programmed funding 2014: $5 million 2015: $5 million 2016: $7 million 2017: $7 million 2018 proposed: $ 7 million
CONTACT
A Flashing Yellow Arrow Signal Head, on the far left side of the mast arm, warns motorists to watch for oncoming traffic and facilitates traffic flow.
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. 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 • Responding to power outages quickly
Carrie O’Neill, PE carrieoneill@utah.gov 801-671-6937
ACCOMPLISHMENTS In 2013: • 9 traffic signals were built • 6 signals were updated • 14 pedestrian/school crossings were improved • 46 intersection upgrades were completed with improvements that include detection, lighting and/or continuous flashing yellow arrow • 31 emergency repair projects were completed • 5 signalized pedestrian crossings were installed
A streamlined contracting process and use of stockpiled materials helps to expedite projects to address safety issues as quickly as possible.
ePM Master PIN: 5952 Fund Code: ST_SIGNALS
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FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
Maintenance Spot Improvements FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 State year: July 1
The Maintenance Spot Improvement Program corrects localized problems that could become a safety concern, but currently do not meet the Safety Spot Improvement Program guidelines.
Programmed funding 2014: $500 thousand 2015: $500 thousand 2016: $500 thousand 2017 proposed: $500 thousand
The ongoing work done by UDOT Maintenance crews is critical to maintaining and improving safety and mobility. Funding provides ongoing support for completing important improvements that cannot be met by other funding sources.
CONTACT
Region Program Managers & Lloyd Neeley 801 965-4789 lneeley@utah.gov
A wide variety of projects are eligible for funding. Some examples include: • Adding a left turn, right turn or through lane • Barrier upgrades or repair • Slope repair • Culvert repair, replacement, cleaning
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Since 2007, Maintenance crews and contractors under UDOT supervision have completed over 100 projects to maintain safety on state routes.
Cleaning a culvert
The program is funded annually as an appropriation by the Utah Transportation Commission from the Transportation Fund. The Central Maintenance Division has program oversight and the region offices have direct responsibility for plan development, and contract management, and to verify that the completed work meets the project objectives. Each Region Engineering Team identifies candidate projects and develops a priority ranking based on available funding, field review and District Engineer recommendations
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ePM Master PIN: 5930 Funding Code: ST_ SPOT_MNT
FUND FACT SHEET
Spring 2015
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
State Park Access The State Park Access Program provides state matching funds for projects on local roads that provide access to state parks.
FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 State year: July 1 Programmed funding 2014: $500 thousand 2015: $500 thousand 2016: $500 thousand 2017: $500 thousand 2018 proposed: $500 thousand
CONTACT
Chris Potter 801 965-4403 cpotter@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Grand Parade formation at Kodachrome 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 strengthen the economy by enhancing 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 $1 million in state and local taxes to counties and communities
Construction on the Escalante State Park/Kodachrome Basin State Park access road in Garfield County was completed in 2013. Construction on the Millsite State Park Access Road in Emery County was completed in 2014.
For more information on the economic benefits of state parks, see www. stateparks.utah.gov
Funding Code: ST_PK_ACCESS
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FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
Contingency Funds FUNDING
State year: July 1 Programmed funding per region 2014: $1 million 2015: $1 million 2016: $1 million 2017 proposed: $1 million
CONTACT
Region Program Managers and William Lawrence 801 964-4468 billlawrence@Utah.gov
Contingency Funds are 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 million each state fiscal year with the remaining funds to be used by the Program Development Engineer.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Some examples of 2014 projects from Region 4: Wildlife Vehicle Collision Mitigation; SR-19; Curb & Gutter and Driveway Approaches; SR-17; Toquerville Curb & Gutter Project; SR-228; Leeds Town Curb & Gutter Project; SR-116; Curb & Gutter in Mt. Pleasant; US89; Curb & Gutter in Ephraim; I-70; Exit 1 On-Ramp Shoulder Widening; US-6; Sunnyside Jct. Lighting; SR10; Ferron Creek Riprap Project; SR-130; North of 4800 North Street Improvements; TNC Management Endowment for Bear Poppy Mitagation Lands; Region 4 Traffic & Safety Small Projects; US-191; Moab Drainage Feasibility Study Phase 2; SR-9; Hurricane City Drainage Agreement; SR-123 Curb & Gutter Project; Region 4 Environmental Support.
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SR-110, curb and gutter
Leeds Main Street, curb and gutter
PIN: 5599, 5589 5597, 5591 Funding Code: ST_CONT_R#
FUND FACT SHEET
Spring 2015
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Region Concept Development 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.
FUNDING
State year: July 1 Programmed funding per region 2014: $100 thousand 2015: $150 thousand 2016: $150 thousand 2017: $150 thousand 2018 proposed: $150 thousand
CONTACT
William Lawrence 801 964-4468 billlawrence@Utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Some examples of concepts developed in 2014 include: Region Four US-191; Peter’s Hill I-15; Dog Valley and Baker’s Canyon Climbing Lanes
The Region Concept Development program allocates funding to the each of the four UDOT Regions.
PIN: 8752, 8754, 8756, 8758 Funding Code: ST_REG#_CONC_D
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FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
Public Communication Efforts FUNDING
State year: July 1 Programmed funding 2013: $ 600 thousand 2014: $ 645 thousand 2015: $ 645 thousand 2016 proposed: $ 645 thousand
Communication programs help improve safety and mobility by providing safety education, 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 • The Click n Fix app was introduced and is being used by the public to request that UDOT address roadway maintenance and safety issues • Construction information was distributed weekly to nearly 400 hotels and 100 trucking companies and dispatchers • Successful media relations efforts resulted in key positive stories about UDOT’s Incident Management Team 20-year anniversary, the new Walking School Bus app, the new wildlife collision app, traffic signal synchronization and Zero Fatalities topics • The UDOT Traffic App continues to be downloaded and used by drivers to make good travel decisions
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Communication programs focus on providing useful information so road users can make good travel decisions.
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. 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 Campaign: 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.
ePM Master PIN: 8922 Fund Code: ST_PR
FUND FACT SHEET
Spring 2015
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Pavement Rehabilitation Program The Pavement Rehabilitation Program supports a prescriptive and costeffective resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation strategy that restores structure, prolongs the service life, and enhances the safety of existing roadways. Projects are limited to pavement surface treatments only, and generally do not include drainage, curb, gutter and sidewalk or signal work, with the exception of replacing signal detection removed as a result of resurfacing. UDOT’s Central Asset Management division analyzes UDOT’s roadway network condition each year to determine the percentage of funding allocated to the program. Each region identifies pavement 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.
FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 State year: July 1 Programmed funding, including State and Federal funds: 2014: $107.2 million 2015: $108 million 2016: $115.20 Federal $8.71 State $123.90 million total 2017: $92.40 Federal $15.69 State $108.09 million total 2018: $104.20 Federal $15.69 State $119.89 million total
CONTACT
Region Program Managers and William Lawrence 801 964-4468 billlawrence@Utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS In 2014, UDOT maintained 90 to 95 percent of Level 1 roads as Good or Fair, 78 percent of Level 2 roads as Good or Fair and 89 percent of the Interstate System as Good. Road categories include: 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.
• Level 1 roads, which carry more than 1,000 vehicles or 200 trucks per day • Level 2 roads, which carry less than 1,000 vehicles per day • The Interstate Highway System
PIN: 88073, 8074, 10031, 11731
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FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
Pavement Preservation Program FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 Programmed funding, including State and Federal funds: 2014: $107.2 million 2015: $108 million 2016: $38.40 Federal $2.90 State $41.30 million total 2017: $64.20 Federal $5.22 State $69.42million total 2018: $72.40 Federal $5.22 State $77.62 million total
CONTACT
Region Program Managers and William Lawrence 801 964-4468 billlawrence@utah.gov
The Pavement Preservation Program provides cost-effective treatments that prolong pavement service life as part of a planned ‘Good Roads Cost Less’ strategy. The program follows the AASHTO definition as a planned strategy of cost effective treatments to an existing roadway system without substantially increasing structural capacity. Projects are limited to preventive maintenance and minor responsive maintenance and do not include either minor or major rehabilitation or reconstruction. UDOT Central Asset Management division analyzes UDOT’s roadway network condition each year and determines the percentage of funding allocated to the program. 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 at the March or April commission meeting. Projects exceeding $3 million require Commission action.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS In 2014, UDOT maintained 90 to 95 percent of Level 1 roads as Good or Fair, 78 percent of Level 2 roads as Good or Fair and 89 percent of the Interstate System as Good. Road categories include: • Level 1 roads, which carry more than 1,000 vehicles or 200 trucks per day • Level 2 roads, which carry less 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.
• The Interstate Highway System
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PIN: 5927, 5928, 5929, 5936, 6632, 8071, 8072, 10032
FUND FACT SHEET
Spring 2015
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Major Rehabilitation Program The Major Rehabilitation Program is part of UDOTs on-going planning strategy to restore or reconstruct badly deteriorated pavement. Even with properly applied preservation strategies in place, pavement can eventually lose structural integrity due to traffic or environmental factors, and major rehabilitation or reconstruction is required to restore service life. Rehabilitation projects usually involve removing and restoring the top several inches of asphalt or the entire top layer of pavement. Pavement thickness may be increased to support existing or projected traffic loads.
FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 Programmed funding 2014: $30 million 2015: $30 million 2016: $30 million 2017 proposed: $30 million
CONTACT
Region Program Managers and William Lawrence 801 964-4468 billlawrence@Utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Some examples of recent major rehabilitation projects include: • I-80, Silver Creek to Wanship pavement reconstruction and drainage improvements Major rehabilitation projects restore roadway service life
• I-84, I-15 to SR 26
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 preservation program. 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 at the March or April commission meeting.
FUND CODE: NHPP or STP
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FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
Bridge Replacement & Rehabilitation FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 State year: July 1
The Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program uses state and federal funding to replace, rehabilitate, and inspect bridges.
Programmed funding 2014: $15.2 million 2015: $15.2 million 2016: $15.0 million 2017 proposed: $17.5 million
CONTACT
Rebecca Nix 801-633-2810 RNix@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Fiscal Year 2014 funds were used for the replacement of the Silver Creek Structure on I-80 and the rehabilitation of five structures on the SR-270 Connector. In addition, funds are being combined with FY 2015 funds for the replacement of six structurally deficient structures on the South Davis Corridor project. 2015. This program will continue to fund the bridge inspection program. Upon approval of the FY 2018 program all state owned bridges currently classified as structurally deficient will be programmed for rehabilitation or replacement.  
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Construction on the I-15, 500 South bridge in Bountiful
This program funds the systematic replacement or rehabilitation of existing bridges to address deficiencies due to aging and deterioration. The load rating 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 biannual 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 and rehabilitation of all state owned bridges as well as local bridges on the federal aid system.
Fund CodeS: ST_BRIDGE, NHPP_BR, STP_BRIDGE
FUND FACT SHEET
Spring 2015
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Bridge Preservation The bridge preservation program uses state and federal funding to preserve structures to delay deterioration and extend life. This program funds the systematic preservation of bridges throughout the state. The program looks at grouping structures geographically based on the same or similar treatments to get economy of scale, limit impacts, and get clusters of bridges on the same preservation schedule. The program has a current focus on all bare deck bridges and steel girder bridges with deteriorated paint systems. Bridges are selected based on the age of the structure, the current preservation treatments, and the amount of time since the last treatment. Bridges are grouped with other bridges in the same geographic area, with the same treatment requirements.
FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 State year: July 1 Programmed funding 2014: $3.5 million 2015: $3.5 million 2016: $11.5 million 2017 proposed: $24.2 million
CONTACT
Rebecca Nix 801-633-2810 RNix@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS In Fiscal Year 2014, 11 bridges received preservation treatments, including asphalt overlays, deck healer sealer treatments, and polyester concrete overlays. In FY 2015 this program will treat twenty-three structures, including replacing asphalt overlays, deck healer sealer treatments, and scour repairs.
Construction on the Flaming Gorge Damn Bridge deck
Fund Code: ST_BRIDGE, NHPP_BR, STP_BRIDGE
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FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
Highway Safety Improvement Program FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 Programmed funding 2014: $27 million 2015: $27 million 2016: $21.2 million 2017: $21.2 million 2018 proposed: $21.2 million
CONTACT
W. Scott Jones, P.E. 801 965-4285 wsjones@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, 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: • Education efforts, such as the Zero Fatalities campaign, that address unsafe driving behaviors • Program management • Crash database development • Crash prediction models and other studies that identify future infrastructure project locations ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Every life lost due to traffic deaths continues to affect us all. Educating drivers to avoid dangerous driving behaviors and implementing measures to improve safety can help bring us closer to our goal of Zero Fatalities. While overall traffic fatalities are down 31 percent since 2000, that number has increased in the last two years.
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PIN: 6019 Fund Code: HSIP
FUND FACT SHEET
Spring 2015
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Choke Point Federal Choke Point funds support projects that relieve localized reoccurring traffic congestion.
FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 Programmed funding 2014: $35 million 2015: $35 million 2016: $35 million 2017 proposed: $35 million
CONTACT
William Lawrence 801 964-4468 billlawrence@Utah.gov
I-15.between Mona heading north to Santaquin is an important commerce corridor and carries UDOT Region Four’s highest traffic volume with 25,00 vehicles a day, including 5 thousand trucks. Without additional lanes, truck traffic can be sluggish during peak travel times.
Choke points, which occur in rural and urban areas across the state, impinge on economic productivity by delaying delivery of goods and services and slowing commute times. Traffic congestion can also contribute to a less-safe driving environment as drivers break or change lanes suddenly to jockey for position. Sometimes, choke points contribute to poor air quality through stop-and-go driving patterns which result in higher emissions. Projects are scored, ranked and presented to the Utah Transportation Commission for approval of funding within a given STIP year. Scores are based on, average annual daily traffic, constructibility, region priority, level of service and safety.
Fund Code: NHPP STP
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Choke Point projects funded in 2014: • I-15; SR-97 to SR-103, auxilary lane addition • US-89; Manti to Ephraim, passing lanes added • SR-201; Bangerter Highway to 3200 West, auxilary lanes added • US-6; Soldier Summit to White River, passing lanes added • US-40; 2500 E Roosevelt to MP 118.8 Ballard, east-bound passing lanes added • US-6; south-bound passing lanes added at various locations • US-89; State St; Pleasant Grove to 500 E American Fork, widened to seven lanes
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FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
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 2014: $6.4 million 2015: $6.5 million 2016: $6.5 million 2017 proposed: $6.5 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 801 964-4463 cpotter@utah.gov
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
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
compliance with 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 The Recreation Trails Program • Safe Routes to School projects
2014 Projects:
FOR MORE INFORMATION: visit the UDOT TAP web page.
• 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) • Center Street Trail; Redwood Road to Legacy parkway (WFRC) Transportation alternatives expand options for non-drivers by funding a broad range of projects, including on and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities
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Fund Code: TAP
FUND FACT SHEET
Spring 2015
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Safe Routes to Schools The SRTS Program funds programs, tools and infrastructure projects that support a safe walking or riding environment for children traveling to and from neighborhood schools.
FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 State year: July 1 Programmed funding 2014: $2 million 2015: $.5 million 2016: $.5 million 2017 proposed: $.5 million
CONTACT
UDOT's Executive Director Carlos Braceras speaks to students, parents, and teachers about the importance of safe walking and biking to school.
Recent MAP-21 transportation legislation funds SRTS through the Transportation Alternatives Program. Metropolitan Planning Organizations and the Joint Highway Committee participate in the project selection process. Programs include: The Student Neighborhood Access program: • SNAP on-line mapping software helps schools create and distribute maps that show the safest walking and biking routes • The Walk More in Four event that encourages students in Kindergarten through eighth grade to walk or bike safely to school. • Snap, Walk ‘n Roll Assemblies are free to schools and teach students bicycle and pedestrian safety and how to stay safe around road work • UDOT’s Walking School Bus App that creates route plans and alerts parents when students have arrived at 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
Cherissa Wood 801 965-4486 cwood@utah.gov
ACHIEVEMENTS • Since 2007, 69 projects have been funded including infrastructure improvements and activities • Since 2009, over 130 thousand elementary students at 176 schools have enjoyed Snap Rock ‘n Roll assemblies • Since the first statewide Walk More in Four event in 2009, more than 22 thousand students have walked or biked to school at least three times per week during September • In 2014, 80 percent of elementary, Jr High and middle schools have used the snap software to complete safe routing plans
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FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
Railway-Highway Grade Crossing FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 State year: July 1
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.
Programmed funding 2014: $1.6 million 2015: $1.6 million 2016: $1.6 million 2017 proposed: $1.6 million
CONTACT
Eric Cheng 801 965-4284 echeng@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2014 completed projects: A completed project in Tremonton
• Installed flashing-lights, gates and advance warning signals at the crossing at MP 40.9 on SR-36 in Tooele • Installed flashing-lights and gates at a crossing in Uintah Ongoing projects: • Statewide Railroad Signal Preemption Upgrades • Public Grade Crossing Signing Upgrades in UDOT Region 1 • 5900 South; State Street to 700 West, westbound exit gate at TRAX crossing • Railroad Consolidation Study
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, to reduce crash risk • Performing yearly inspections to update the inventory of safety features at all public railroad at-grade crossings, and contacts municipalities to assure that safety feature deficiencies are corrected • Funding projects that mitigate crash risk The program has many important ongoing projects, including: • Development of guidelines to standardize preemption of traffic signals near at-grade crossings, and project identification • A rail line realignment study in Spanish Fork that would eliminate approximately 7 crossings. • Partnering with UTA to install pedestrian safety devices at grade crossings along the TRAX Blue Line and the commuter rail north lines into compliance with UDOT standards.
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FUND FACT SHEET
Spring 2015
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Signs and Culverts Federal National Highway Performance Program and Highway Safety Improvement Program funding will help UDOT improve signs and culverts.
FUNDING
SIGNS: Freeway signs provide direction and clarity for road users. Federal funding will help UDOT replace overhead signs in on critical travel and corridors in Salt Lake County.
Programmed funding 2014: $3 million 2015: $3 million 2016: $3 million This program ends after 2016
CULVERTS: Effective drainage systems rely on functioning culverts to preserve safety and to keep pavement healthy. Malfunctioning culverts can cause hazardous conditions to develop suddenly, and can cause pavement or the road base to erode over time. Federal funding will allow UDOT to focus on improving badly distorted or corroded culverts. UDOT has been collecting roadway asset information in order to identify the signs and culverts that need to be replaced. Projects will be integrated with other road work. UDOT Regions will help prioritize project selection.
Federal year: October 1 State year: July 1
CONTACT
Region Program Managers & Stan Burns 801 965-4150 sburns@Utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS UDOT Region Two has many signs in the design stage and will replace signs in th Salt Lake City area in 2014-15. Region four has used this funding to improve culverts.
Signs and culverts are important roadway assets that support safety and mobility.
In 2012, UDOT completed a four-year project to collect baseline culvert data on over 30 thousand cross-cut culverts that direct water off of pavement. Most UDOT culverts are in good condition but some are in need of rehabilitation or replacement. The statewide culvert condition data is accessible online via a central database at UDOT’s Map Center.
Fund Code: 11903 (culverts), 11904 (signs)
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FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
Non-Urban Program FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 Programmed funding 2013: $6.2 million 2014: $4.4 million Proposed: $4.4 million
CONTACT
Chris Potter 801 964-4463 cpotter@utah.gov
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. 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.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Non-Urban projects: • Old Mormon Trail Road • Huntsville 1st Street • Red Wash Road from Junction SR-40 Preference is given to projects that provide safety features and upgrade and improve existing roadway. Addressing pavement and safety issues can help meet the travel needs of road users for many years to come.
Recent federal changes reduced the amount of funding to the program by 35 percent. UDOT is providing funding to keep the program whole and conform to the STIP through 2014. 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. Funding for the NU program for FY 2015 is expected to decrease to approximately $3.9 in FY 2015.
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FUND FACT SHEET
Spring 2015
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Small Urban Program 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; however local agencies may only have one project in the program at one time. Preference is given to projects that provide safety features and upgrade and improve existing roadway conditions. Recent federal changes reduced the amount of funding to the program by 12 percent. UDOT is providing funding to keep the program whole and conform to the STIP through 2014.
FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 Programmed funding 2013: $3.1 million 2014: $2.8 million Proposed: $2.85 million
CONTACT
Chris Potter 801 964-4463 cpotter@utah.gov
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 is $1 million
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Recent projects: • Richfield, 100 East; 300 North to Center Street, Phase I • Park City, Deer Valley Drive • Cedar City South Interchange • Tremonton, 1000 North; 2300 West to I-15.
Deer Valley Drive -- Park City is adding utility, storm drain and safety improvements. Traffic flow will be improved by constructing bus pullouts. The roadway will be resurfaced from the roundabout to Deer Valley North.
Fund Code: STP_SU_JHC
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FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
Off-System Bridge Program FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 Programmed funding 2013: $1.8 million 2014: $1.8 million Proposed: $1.8 million
CONTACT
Chris Potter 801 964-4463 cpotter@utah.gov
The Joint Highway Commission Off-System Bridge Program helps aid in removing deficient structures from the National Bridge Inventory while allowing local agencies to receive a soft match credit toward a future Highway Bridge Program eligible project. 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. The structure must be located on a rural minor collector or urban or rural local road. The Sufficiency Rating of the structure must be less than 80 for rehabilitation and less than 50 for replacement. For more information visit the Off-System Bridge Program page on the UDOT Website.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Two bridges, currently under construction, provide good examples of how the Off-System Bridge Program helps local governments improve safety. Coalville City, Icy Springs Bridge: J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. designed the Icy Springs Bridge replacement with a wider cross-section and increased span to improve safety and reduce flooding from the Weber River. Box Elder County, Malad River Bridge: Hatch Mott McDonald designed the new Malad River Bridge with an increased clear span and raised the elevation to reduce flooding from the Malad River. The new bridge has a greater cross section which improves roadway safety.
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The Icy Springs Bridge has a wider cross-section and increased span to improve safety and reduce flooding.
The Malad River Bridge has an increased clear span and higher elevation to reduce flooding.
Fund Code: STP_BR
FUND FACT SHEET
Spring 2015
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Federal Lands Access Program The Federal Lands Access Program, established by Federal Map 21 legislation, provides funding for transportation project that are in, provide access to, or are adjacent to Federal Lands. The program is intended to support economic activity generated by tourism and recreation sites. The program is funded through Highway Account of the Highway Trust fund. Programming decisions are made locally by a Program Decisions Committee. Funds are distributed to states according to a formula based on the number of visitors, federal land area, federal public road mileage, and the number of federal public bridges. A non-federal funding match is required. Program funds can be applied to design, construction, and reconstruction, but not maintenance projects. State, tribal, or local government agencies that own or maintain transportation facilities are eligible to apply.
FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 Programmed funding 2014: $10.5 million 2015: $10.5 million 2016: $10.5 million 2017: $10.5 million 2018 proposed: $10.5 million
CONTACT
William Lawrence 801 964-4468 billlawrence@Utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Six projects have been selected, planned, and programmed through 2017. Sponsors include Bryce Canyon City, Wasatch County, Kane County, UDOT, Sevier County and Juab County. For more information, see the Utah Access Program page on the FWHA website.
The SR-149, Jensen to Dinosaur National Monument Project is funded at $11.4 million. UDOT’s participation rate is 6.77 percent. The project will widen SR-149 from milepost 0 to MP 4.22 to include 12 foot travel lanes and 4 foot shoulders, and will replace a bridge at milepost 2.7. FHWA Central Federal Lands Division is performing all design efforts, and UDOT will provide design review, construction input, and final acceptance. The project will be constructed in 2015.
Fund Code: TBD
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FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
State Planning Federal year: October 1 State year: July 1 Programmed funding 2014: $4 million 2015: $4 million 2016: $4 million 2017 proposed: $4 million
CONTACT
Jeff Harris 801-965-4354 jeffharris@utah.gov
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Provided updated data for Utah Transportation Commission prioritization process evaluations • Partnered with WFRC to introduce context specific Travelwise strategies in 20 local governments • Collaborated with six agencies to implement and improve the Enterprise Car Share program
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Fund Code: SPR
FUND FACT SHEET
Spring 2015
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
State Research The UDOT Research 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.
FUNDING
Research 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 • Providing library services • Working with other states on pool-funded research in areas of concern
Programmed funding 2014: $1.5 million 2015: $1.5 million 2016: $1.5 million 2017 proposed: $ 1.5 million
UDOT Research Division annual funding for research projects is provided through the Federal State Planning and Research Program. Research activities are federally mandated.
Federal year: October 1 State year: July 1
CONTACT
Cameron Kergaye 801-965-2576 ckergaye@utah.gov
ACHIEVEMENTS Two important achievements of 2014 include: • The annual UTRAC Workshop, a collaborative effort among researchers and UDOT experts to identify research priorities, was held in April 2014. Participants ranked projects according to highneed areas.
UDOT Research Division activities provide opportunities for university students to engage in high-value research to benefit the transportation community.
Fund Code: SPR
• Research is currently managing 27 SPR funded research projects and 21 projects receiving state funding. Research projects are conducted by university and consultant researchers with oversight by Research Division staff and participation by other divisions.
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FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
Metropolitan Planning Organizations FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 Programmed funding 2014: $2.8 million 2015: $2.8 million 2016: $2.8 million 2017 proposed: $2.8 million
CONTACT
William Lawrence 801 964-4468 billlawrence@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 long-term 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 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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FUND FACT SHEET
Spring 2015
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Utah State Infrastructure Bank The Utah State Infrastructure Bank provides loans and credit enhancement to local government or private sponsors of transportation or transit projects.
FUNDING
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 grantbased funding by allowing project delivery to be accelerated by and helping local governments complete a financial plan.
Programmed funding 2014 Capitalized total: $23.5 million
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.
State year: July 1
2015 Uncommitted Balance Available: $4.3 million
CONTACT
William Lawrence 801 964-4468 billlawrence@Utah.gov
The Utah Transportation Commission has the authority to approve all qualified requests and loan terms. SIB loans can augment other project funding. 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.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 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. Project example: Cedar City obtained a SIB loan to augment other funding to improve the South Cedar Interchange
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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FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
Emergency Relief Fund FUNDING
Federal year: October 1 Programmed funding
The federal Emergency Relief Program is a special program from the Highway Trust Fund for the repair or reconstruction of Federal-aid highways and roads on Federal lands which have suffered serious damage as a result of natural disasters or catastrophic failures from an external cause, and not an inherent flaw in the facility.
Funding varies. Up to $100 million is available to a state for each natural disaster or catastrophic failure.
CONTACT
William Lawrence 801 964-4468 billlawrence@Utah.gov
ER funding helped UDOT repair damage to SR-14 caused by a landslide.
Approved ER funds are available at the pro-rata share that would normally apply to the Federal-aid facility damaged. For Interstate highways, the Federal share is 90 percent. For all other highways, the Federal share is 80 percent. Emergency repair work to restore essential travel, minimize the extent of damage, or protect the remaining facilities, accomplished in the first 180 days after the disaster occurs, may be reimbursed at 100 percent federal share. It is the responsibility of the State to request ER funds based on detailed damage inspection reports (DDIR) prepared by the Department of Transportation. An emergency declaration by the Governor allows the state DOT to file a notice of intent with the FHWA office to initiate the ER application process. Page 36
FUND FACT SHEET
Spring 2015
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Permanent Community Impact Board Utahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Permanent Community Impact Board provides grants and loans to mitigate damage to public facilities caused by mineral extraction or development on federal lands. Funding for the grants and loans comes from lease royalties that are returned to state government from mineral extraction industries. Government agencies and political subdivisions are eligible to apply. Grant and loan amounts are generally limited to $5 million.
CONTACT CIB Program Manager: Candace Powers Utah Department of Workforce Services 801 468-0131 cpowers@utah.gov
Eligible activities include reconstruction, construction and planning, study and design with a 50 percent funding match. Applicants cannot use in-kind funds as local matching funds unless that participation has a demonstrable value such as real property. Donated staff or labor cannot be used as local matching funds. Funded projects must include public participation, including notification of intent to seek CIB funding or financing and a formal public hearing to receive comment on the size and scope of the project.
CIB FUNDING TABLE
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FUND FACT SHEET
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Spring 2015
Federal Funds Exchange CONTACT
William Lawrence 801 964-4468 billlawrence@Utah.gov
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.
Recent Funds Exchanges: Funds exchanges are made frequently and the project purpose and fund amount vary. Examples include: • North Salt Lake exchanged $2 million of funds from the I-15 South Davis County Operational Upgrades project to fund improvements on the 2600 South intersection improvement project. • The Town of Virgin exchanged $2 million of 2014 STP_Rural Federal funds for $1.25 million of Region Four’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; Scipio to County Line, MP 129.816 to MP 149.13 Lane Level/ Chip Seal Coat project.
US-50 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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FUND FACT SHEET
Spring 2015
Utah Department of Transportation, Program Development & STIP
Jurisdictional Transfers The 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.
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PIN: 6672 Fund Code: ST_HWY_TRNSF
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.
FUNDING
State year: July 1 Programmed funding 2013: $.8 million 2014: $.8 million 2015: 0 2016: $.8 million
CONTACT
William Lawrence 801 964-4468 billlawrence@Utah.gov Recent Jurisdictional Transfers:
• 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 SR-129. • 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.
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UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Program Development & State Transportation Improvement Program Fund Fact Sheets 2015 Questions? Catherine Higgins: chiggins@utah.gov