2009 Roadway Conference

April 20, 2009

Cathy Nelson,

Technical Services Manager / Chief Engineer

ODOT Mission

To provide a safe, efficient transportation system that

supports economic opportunity and livable communities for Oregonians

ODOT Values• Safety

– Traveling public, employees, contract workers

• Customer Focus– Public; Oregonians, visitors, commuters, recreational travelers, freight

movers, emergency responders, businesses, landowners, local & federal governments, state legislators, congress, special interest groups……….

• Environment– Protect and enhance

• Efficiency & Accountability– Scope, schedule, budget transparent trust

• Problem Solving & Positive Workplace– Inclusion, innovation, initiative, respect, diversity

Fiscal Realities – Good News and Bad News

The Bad News: We’re in an Economic RecessionNational Oregon ODOT Impacts

The Good News: Transportation investment is an Economic Recovery Driver in the Short-term Transportation is essential for Economic Vitality in the Long-term

Transportation Funding Opportunities

Short-TermEconomic Recovery – Jobs Creation

Long-TermEconomic Vitality -- Strategic

Transportation Investment

Federal Stimulus Package – American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)$334M to Oregon

o$224M ODOTo$100M Localso$10M TE

Federal Authorization

State Stimulus Package – Go Oregon!$175M for eleven State Agencies

o$4.4M ODOT (deferred Maintenance)

Governor’s Transportation Pkg – Jobs and Transportation Act (JTA) HB 2120$499M/yr including $600M Bond Package (proposed)

Transportation Funding Timeline

* Feb 17th ARRA Signed * Feb 18th OTC approved 2 projects * June 18th ODOT Contract Letting deadline * Feb 19th 1st ODOT ARRA project let * Feb 27th OTC approved 31 Projects * March 18th OTC approved 59 Projects * March 2nd Apportionment received * July 10th 120 day obligation deadline (50% State Hwy funds)

* March 2nd 2010 (100% ob)

Nov 2008 March - May Summer 2009

Prepare for “Potential” StimulusID potential Projects

o CCO on existing projectso Under construction this summer

Develop contract plans & specs

Develop/Implement 1R Paving Concept

Develop Contracting Plano Volume & Velocityo FHWA Endorsement

Bid Federal ARRA Projects80 State Projects @ $224M 10 TE Projects @ $10M

207 Local Projects @ $100M(1 year to obligate unless have

projects utilizing state funds above)

Construct Stimulus Projects

“Work Boots on the Ground”

Bid State Go Oregon! Projects101 projects @ $4.4M (87% $75K)

Approve State Transportation Pkg.

JTA Funding and Distribution March 2009 Initial Proposal

Revenue Increases Yearly Revenue

Increase Registration Fee

($27 → $81/yr)

$308M

Increase Title Fee

($55 → $110/yr)

$100M

First Time Title Fee

(new $100 fee)

$33M

$0.02 Fuel Tax Increase

($0.24 → $0.26 per gallon)

$58M

TOTAL $499M

Distribution of Funds Yearly Distrib.

Backfill to State Hwy Program to replace federal funds “flexed to non-highway investments”

$44.0M

County Road Programs

(to 36 counties by formula)

$136.5M

City Street Programs

(to 242 cities by formula)

$91.0M

State Highway Program $227.5M

TOTAL $499.0M

2009 Jobs and Transportation Act

Key Principles

• Creating and sustaining jobs and the economy

• Maintaining statewide distribution of investments

• Incorporating sustainability

• Ensuring local decision making

• Improving transparency and oversight

Questions?