Mn/DOT Economic Recovery Forum Feb. 13, 2009. Agenda 8 a.m. - Welcome Julie Skallman, Mn/DOT 8:15...

Mn/DOT Economic Recovery ForumMn/DOT Economic Recovery Forum

Feb. 13, 2009Feb. 13, 2009

AgendaAgenda

8 a.m. - Welcome Julie Skallman, Mn/DOT

8:15 a.m. - Transit, Freight and Aviation OverviewTim Henkel, Mn/DOT

9 a.m. – Highway OverviewJon Chiglo

9:45 a.m - Break

8 a.m. - Welcome Julie Skallman, Mn/DOT

8:15 a.m. - Transit, Freight and Aviation OverviewTim Henkel, Mn/DOT

9 a.m. – Highway OverviewJon Chiglo

9:45 a.m - Break

10 a.m. - Federal Administration, Oversight and ReportingDerrell Turner, FHWA

10:30 a.m. Q and A session11:30 a.m. – Future

CommunicationsKevin Gutknecht, Mn/DOT

11:45 a.m. – ClosingCommissioner Tom Sorel,

Mn/DOT

10 a.m. - Federal Administration, Oversight and ReportingDerrell Turner, FHWA

10:30 a.m. Q and A session11:30 a.m. – Future

CommunicationsKevin Gutknecht, Mn/DOT

11:45 a.m. – ClosingCommissioner Tom Sorel,

Mn/DOT

Welcome

Julie Skallman, Mn/DOT

Welcome

Julie Skallman, Mn/DOT

Modal Program Overview

Tim Henkel, Mn/DOT

Modal Program Overview

Tim Henkel, Mn/DOT

Status of Stimulus BillsStatus of Stimulus Bills House Version (as passed January 28)

$46.1 billion for transportation Highways and Bridges: $30 billion

Minnesota’s share approximately $487 million Intercity Passenger Rail: $1.1 billion

$850 million – Amtrak $250 million – Intercity passenger Rail (FRA)

Transit: $12 billion Airports: $3 billion Corps of Engineers: $4.5 billion (waterways projects) 50% obligated within 90 days of apportionment 50% obligated by August 1, 2010

House Version (as passed January 28) $46.1 billion for transportation Highways and Bridges: $30 billion


$850 million – Amtrak $250 million – Intercity passenger Rail (FRA)

Transit: $12 billion Airports: $3 billion Corps of Engineers: $4.5 billion (waterways projects) 50% obligated within 90 days of apportionment 50% obligated by August 1, 2010

Status of Stimulus BillsStatus of Stimulus Bills Senate Version (as passed February 10)

$45.47 billion for transportation Highways and Bridges: $27 billion


$850 million – Amtrak $250 million – Intercity passenger Rail (FRA) $2 billion – High Speed Rail Corridor Program

Transit Capital: $12 billion Airports: $1.1 billion 50% obligated within 180 days 50% obligated within 1 year of enactment

Senate Version (as passed February 10) $45.47 billion for transportation Highways and Bridges: $27 billion


$850 million – Amtrak $250 million – Intercity passenger Rail (FRA) $2 billion – High Speed Rail Corridor Program

Transit Capital: $12 billion Airports: $1.1 billion 50% obligated within 180 days 50% obligated within 1 year of enactment

MnDOT Modal Programs and Candidate Needs


Highway Infrastructure $519 million

Freight Infrastructure (eligible for highway funding in Senate version) Highway/Rail Grade Crossing Safety $ 34 million Rail Infrastructure Improvements $ 20 million Port Infrastructure Improvements $ 10 million Truck Enforcement and Safety Inspection $2.5 million

** Candidate project lists can be found at: www.mndot.gov

Highway Infrastructure $519 million

Freight Infrastructure (eligible for highway funding in Senate version) Highway/Rail Grade Crossing Safety $ 34 million Rail Infrastructure Improvements $ 20 million Port Infrastructure Improvements $ 10 million Truck Enforcement and Safety Inspection $2.5 million

** Candidate project lists can be found at: www.mndot.gov



Transit Capital Intercity Passenger Rail $160 million Bicycles and Pedestrians $ 48 million Greater Minnesota Transit $ 60 million

Airport Infrastructure $122 million Pavements: e.g. Runways, Taxiways, Aprons (aircraft parking) Expansions: e.g. Lengthen Runways and Taxiways Buildings: e.g. Hangars, Terminals, Snow Removal Equipment

Buildings** Candidate project lists can be found at: www.mndot.gov

Transit Capital Intercity Passenger Rail $160 million Bicycles and Pedestrians $ 48 million Greater Minnesota Transit $ 60 million

Airport Infrastructure $122 million Pavements: e.g. Runways, Taxiways, Aprons (aircraft parking) Expansions: e.g. Lengthen Runways and Taxiways Buildings: e.g. Hangars, Terminals, Snow Removal Equipment

Buildings** Candidate project lists can be found at: www.mndot.gov

Freight InfrastructureFreight Infrastructure

Grade Crossing Safety May be eligible for funding under multiple

federal programs

Rail Infrastructure Improvements No federal stimulus funding identified

Port Infrastructure Improvements No federal stimulus funding identified

Grade Crossing Safety May be eligible for funding under multiple

federal programs

Rail Infrastructure Improvements No federal stimulus funding identified

Port Infrastructure Improvements No federal stimulus funding identified

Transit Capital: Greater Minnesota

Transit Capital: Greater Minnesota

Illustrative Projects Vehicles: Buses and vans Facilities: Bus garages, transfer stations, shelters, fare

boxes, park and rides, ITS equipment Possible Project Selection Criteria

Fulfill federal program guidelines In 10-year capital plans Meet requirements

Vehicles: Mileage, age, useful life Facilities: NEPA, property, permits

Illustrative Projects Vehicles: Buses and vans Facilities: Bus garages, transfer stations, shelters, fare

boxes, park and rides, ITS equipment Possible Project Selection Criteria

Fulfill federal program guidelines In 10-year capital plans Meet requirements

Vehicles: Mileage, age, useful life Facilities: NEPA, property, permits

Transit Capital: Intercity Passenger Rail

Transit Capital: Intercity Passenger Rail

Illustrative Projects Preparation for improved passenger rail service

Grade crossing improvements Capacity improvements Environmental documents and design

Possible Project Selection Criteria Fulfill federal program guidelines Preserve infrastructure Improve safety Improve mobility

Illustrative Projects Preparation for improved passenger rail service

Grade crossing improvements Capacity improvements Environmental documents and design

Possible Project Selection Criteria Fulfill federal program guidelines Preserve infrastructure Improve safety Improve mobility

Airport InfrastructureAirport Infrastructure

Airports municipally owned Priorities developed locally, prioritized statewide

by FAA with input from MnDOT 96 of 136 airports statewide federal-aid eligible

and able to receive stimulus funding Possible project selection criteria: project

deliverability, improves safety or security, preserves infrastructure and enhances capacity

Airports municipally owned Priorities developed locally, prioritized statewide

by FAA with input from MnDOT 96 of 136 airports statewide federal-aid eligible

and able to receive stimulus funding Possible project selection criteria: project

deliverability, improves safety or security, preserves infrastructure and enhances capacity

Highway Program Overview

Jon Chiglo, Mn/DOT

Highway Program Overview

Jon Chiglo, Mn/DOT

Program GoalsProgram Goals

Minnesota Program Even Distribution of Project Work Type across letting

schedule

Work Type Diversity Take advantage of entire industry capacity to deliver program

Transparency Communication Program Development Administration Reporting Program/Project Progress

Minnesota Program Even Distribution of Project Work Type across letting

schedule

Work Type Diversity Take advantage of entire industry capacity to deliver program

Transparency Communication Program Development Administration Reporting Program/Project Progress

Program Development PrinciplesProgram Development Principles

Project Readiness Environmental status, R/W availability, etc.

Consistency with Performance based plans/needs Commitment to make a lasting transportation need

Statewide Coverage Create jobs statewide

Balanced Program Use full capacity of construction industry

Project Readiness Environmental status, R/W availability, etc.

Consistency with Performance based plans/needs Commitment to make a lasting transportation need

Statewide Coverage Create jobs statewide

Balanced Program Use full capacity of construction industry

Program DeliveryProgram Delivery Project Development

Lessons learned from Past Projects This is not “Business as Usual” Expedited Delivery Processes

Letting Schedule Spaced every 14 days starting March 13th

Driven by delivery time lines in Economic Recovery Act

Projects Distributed throughout letting schedule Give as many possibilities to bid contracts as possible

Will be monitoring inflation closely

Project Development Lessons learned from Past Projects

This is not “Business as Usual” Expedited Delivery Processes

Letting Schedule Spaced every 14 days starting March 13th

Driven by delivery time lines in Economic Recovery Act

Projects Distributed throughout letting schedule Give as many possibilities to bid contracts as possible

Will be monitoring inflation closely

Program DeliveryProgram Delivery Contract Administration

Contracting Methods Design Bid Build, Design Build Best Value, Design Build

Low Bid Package projects Max price contracts

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Goals will be established for each project Industry interaction Build off success from 35W Project

Contract Administration Contracting Methods

Design Bid Build, Design Build Best Value, Design Build Low Bid

Package projects Max price contracts

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Goals will be established for each project Industry interaction Build off success from 35W Project

Program DeliveryProgram Delivery Economic Recovery Bill Timelines

Local Timelines 50% of local funds require Authorization in 75 days

Unauthorized Funds up to 50% will go to Mn/DOT as discretionary fund

50% of funds require Authorization by Aug, 2010 Reporting requirements:

30 days, 60 days, 120 days, 180 days, 1 year, 3 years Projects (Awarded, Started, Completed) Jobs (Created or Sustained) Funds (Appropriate, Allocated, Authorized)

Economic Recovery Bill Timelines Local Timelines

50% of local funds require Authorization in 75 days Unauthorized Funds up to 50% will go to Mn/DOT as

discretionary fund

50% of funds require Authorization by Aug, 2010 Reporting requirements:


Program DeliveryProgram Delivery Economic Recovery Timelines

State Timelines 50% of funds require Authorization in 90 days

Unauthorized funds up to 50% go to DC for redistribution

50% of all funds require Authorization by Aug, 2010 Reporting requirements:


Economic Recovery Timelines State Timelines

50% of funds require Authorization in 90 days Unauthorized funds up to 50% go to DC for redistribution

50% of all funds require Authorization by Aug, 2010 Reporting requirements:


Program DeliveryProgram Delivery What does Authorization mean?

The time plans are advertised The time Request for Proposals (RFP’s) are issued

What does “Shovel Ready” mean? Important Dates to remember

Feb 16 – Assumed date of enactment May 1 – 75 day deadline May 15 – 90 day deadline

May 2nd and 17th are Saturday, Sunday respectively and so we use the previous working day

What does Authorization mean? The time plans are advertised The time Request for Proposals (RFP’s) are issued

What does “Shovel Ready” mean? Important Dates to remember

Feb 16 – Assumed date of enactment May 1 – 75 day deadline May 15 – 90 day deadline

May 2nd and 17th are Saturday, Sunday respectively and so we use the previous working day

Highway Program delivery timeline(based on House bill)


Feb. 16 - Bill Enactment Mar. 13 – First Mn/DOT Letting

First report to USDOT Due

April 16 – Second USDOT report May 1

50 percent local sub-allocation committed

Feb. 16 - Bill Enactment Mar. 13 – First Mn/DOT Letting

First report to USDOT Due

April 16 – Second USDOT report May 1

50 percent local sub-allocation committed



May 1 – Redistribution to Mn/DOT Discretionary

May 15 – 50 percent State allocation committed

May 15 – Redistribution to States June 15- Reports due to USDOT

120 days, 180 days, 1 year, 3 years

May 1 – Redistribution to Mn/DOT Discretionary

May 15 – 50 percent State allocation committed

May 15 – Redistribution to States June 15- Reports due to USDOT

120 days, 180 days, 1 year, 3 years

Program DeliveryProgram Delivery

Project Development Mn/DOT and Consultant resources Coordinating closely with FHWA

Authorization of Projects

Risk Management Who can manage the risk most effectively

Coordination with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) Amendment of State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP)

Project Development Mn/DOT and Consultant resources Coordinating closely with FHWA

Authorization of Projects

Risk Management Who can manage the risk most effectively

Coordination with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) Amendment of State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP)

BreakBreak

FHWA Administration, Oversight and Reporting

Derrell Turner, FHWA

FHWA Administration, Oversight and Reporting

Derrell Turner, FHWA

Highway Infrastructure Investment

Highway Infrastructure Investment

H.R. 1 $30 Billion

S. 336 $27.06 Billion Formula (FHWA) $5.5 Billion Discretionary (OST)

H.R. 1 $30 Billion

S. 336 $27.06 Billion Formula (FHWA) $5.5 Billion Discretionary (OST)

Distribution of Highway Stimulus Funds under S. 336 as Reported

Distribution of Highway Stimulus Funds under S. 336 as Reported

Appropriation for Highways$27.06 Billion

Less AdministrationUp to $12 Million

Federal Lands Highways Programs

Indian Reservation

Roads$320 M

ForestHighways

$70 M

ParkRoads & Parkways$100 M

RefugeRoads$10 M

Ferry Boats and Ferry TerminalFacilities - Discretionary Grants - $60 M

Apportionment to EachState (also DC & PR)

To Areas Based on Population - 40% Any Area of State - 60%

To Individual Urbanized Areas over 200,000 by % of Population

To Areas with Population ≤ 200,000

To Areas with Population

< 5,000

Distribution of Highway Stimulus Funds under H.R. 1, as Passed by House

Distribution of Highway Stimulus Funds under H.R. 1, as Passed by House

Appropriation for Highways $30 Billion

Less Administration ≤ 0.2 %

Deductions

Indian Reservation

Roads - $300 M

Highway Surface Transportation & Technology

Training (§140(b)) - $20 M

Park Roads & Parkways

$250 M

DBE Bonding Assistance – 49 USC

§332(e) - $20 M

Further Sub-Allocation per 23 USC 133(d) – 45%

To Areas Based on Population - 62.5% Any Area of State - 37.5%

To Individual Urbanized Areas over 200,000 by % of Population

To Areas with Population ≤ 200,000

To Areas with Population

< 5,000

Apportionment to Each State -Total $29.2 B

Apportionment to Puerto Rico and Territories - Total $154.2 M

Any Area of State - 55%

Transportation Enhancements – 10%

Sub-Allocation by Area – 90%

What Does This Mean To Minnesota?*

What Does This Mean To Minnesota?*

State $477.6 Million

Twin Cities Metro Area $58.7 Million

*H.R. 1

State $477.6 Million

Twin Cities Metro Area $58.7 Million

*H.R. 1

The Bills Do NOT Contain Language Waiving Any:

The Bills Do NOT Contain Language Waiving Any:

Laws Regulations Policies

Laws Regulations Policies

Actions To Expedite Getting Projects Moving

Actions To Expedite Getting Projects Moving

Flexible Expedited Reviews Reduced Advertising on Select Types of

Projects Alternative Contracting Mechanisms COMMUNICATE EARLY WITH

YOUR FEDERAL PARTNER

Flexible Expedited Reviews Reduced Advertising on Select Types of

Projects Alternative Contracting Mechanisms COMMUNICATE EARLY WITH

YOUR FEDERAL PARTNER

Question and Answer

Session

Question and Answer

Session

Future Communications

Kevin Gutknecht, Mn/DOT

Future Communications

Kevin Gutknecht, Mn/DOT

Mn/DOT ContactsMn/DOT Contacts

State Aid – Rick Kjonass, 651-366-3802, [email protected]

Freight – Bill Gardner, 651-366-3665, [email protected]

Highways – Jon Chiglo, 651-366-4826, [email protected]

Transit – Tom Gottfried, 651-366-4171, [email protected]

Bike and pedestrian – Tim Mitchell, 651-366-4162, [email protected]

Passenger rail – Mike Schadauer, 651-366-4161, [email protected]

Aeronautics – Peter Buchen, 651-234-7242, [email protected]

Communications – Kevin Gutknecht, 651-366-4266, [email protected]

Mn/DOT Web site: www.mndot.gov

State Aid – Rick Kjonass, 651-366-3802, [email protected]

Freight – Bill Gardner, 651-366-3665, [email protected]

Highways – Jon Chiglo, 651-366-4826, [email protected]

Transit – Tom Gottfried, 651-366-4171, [email protected]

Bike and pedestrian – Tim Mitchell, 651-366-4162, [email protected]

Passenger rail – Mike Schadauer, 651-366-4161, [email protected]

Aeronautics – Peter Buchen, 651-234-7242, [email protected]

Communications – Kevin Gutknecht, 651-366-4266, [email protected]

Mn/DOT Web site: www.mndot.gov

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Mn/DOT Web site – www.mndot.gov Link to Recovery site on home page

Mn/DOT Web site – www.mndot.gov Link to Recovery site on home page



Closing Remarks

Commissioner Tom Sorel, Mn/DOT

Closing Remarks

Commissioner Tom Sorel, Mn/DOT

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