Future Directions for the Federal Surface Transportation Program
Stefan Natzke
FHWA Office of Human EnvironmentApril 26, 2013
Office of Human Environment
Part of the Office of Planning, Environment & Realty
Livability TeamNational Systems and Economic Development Team Research & Financial Services TeamResearch Implementation Team
Livability
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)Environmental JusticeBicycle and Pedestrian Friendly Design
National Highway System
NHS expanded from ~165,000 miles to ~230,000 miles (effective October 1, 2012).
Added principal arterials previously not on the NHSRemoved mileage cap on the NHS
Enhanced NHS
~230,000 miles composed of: InterstateOther principal arterialsSTRAHNET routes/connectors Intermodal connectors
NHS maps website: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/national_highway_system/nhs_maps/
Federal Requirements on the NHS
NHS Design StandardsHPMS reportingOutdoor Advertising ControlJunkyard ControlPavement management and asset management
MAP-21 Research
Improving highway safety and infrastructure integrityStrengthening transportation planning and environmental
decision-makingReducing congestionImproving highway operationsEnhancing freight productivity
SHRP2
Collaborative, strategic between FHWA, AASHTO, and TRB
Safety, Renewal, Capacity, ReliabilityState-funded and supported $160 million dedicated to implementation effortsApproximately 30 products over next few years
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SHRP2 First-Round Products
Capacity Implementing Ecological (C06)
RenewalManaging Risk in Rapid Construction Projects (R09)Managing Complex Projects (R10)Bridge Designs for Rapid Renewal (R10)Preservation on High-Volume Roadways (R26)
ReliabilityOrganizing for Reliability Tools (L01/L06)
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SHRP2 Implementation Assistance
Proof of ConceptLead Adopter IncentiveUser Incentive
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Implementing Eco-Logical
Builds on FHWA’s Eco-Logical: An Ecosystem Approach to Developing Infrastructure Projects (2006)
Fills a gap by addressing challenges in planning for ecosystemsDuplication of effortsUncertainty and lack of predictabilityResults: piecemeal mitigation
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