State of ConnecticutState of ConnecticutDepartment of TransportationDepartment of Transportation

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STATE OF CONNECTICUTSTATE OF CONNECTICUT

The Transportation Planning Process The Transportation Planning Process

June 2007

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Today’s Presentation

I. INFLUENCING FACTORS

FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION

STATE & FEDERAL MANDATES

Today’s Presentation

I. INFLUENCING FACTORS

ExternalExternal InfluencesInfluences

Influencing Factors

Unforeseen Events

Federal Government

Transportation Users

Political Interests

Available Funding

Weather

Public Needs &

Local Demands

Demographics

Transportation

Providers

State Government

New Informati

on&

Technology

Who (or What) Influences WhomWho (or What) Influences Whom

Influencing Factors

Unforeseen Events

New Information &

Technology Demographics

Public Needs & Wants

Political Interests

Transportation Users

Transportation Providers

U.S. Congress&State Legislature

Federal Agencies

&

State Agencies

(ConnDOT)

II. State & Federal Mandates

The agency shall be responsible forall aspects of the planning, development,

maintenance and improvement of transportation in the state.

(Sec. 13b-3CGS)

State & Federal Mandates

Our Responsibilities . . .Our Responsibilities . . .

Our Mission . . .

to provide a safe, efficient & cost-effective transportation system that meets the mobility

needs of its users

State & Federal Mandates

Policy & PlanningOversees inventory of state highway

data and performs travel forecasting; conducts and administers various

planning studies; and prepares environmental documents, permits and

various transportation plans.

Aviation & PortsManages airport and waterway facilities in Connecticut.

Engineering & Highway Operations

Oversees highway design, construction, and maintenance as well as highway

safety programs.

Public TransportationOversees rail and bus services as well as other ridesharing functions.

The State’s Long-Range Transportation The State’s Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRP)Plan (LRP)

State & Federal Mandates-LRP

•A federally-mandated policy document (23 U.S.C. Sec. 135)

•The federally-recognized transportation plan for the State of Connecticut

•Updated every 3 to 5 years and submitted to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

•Covers a 20-year future time horizon 2004

Long Range Plan

Regional LRPs&TIPs

ConnDOT STIPs

2005 MTP& 2007 MTP

Relationships of the Long-Range PlanRelationships of the Long-Range PlanTo Other Planning DocumentsTo Other Planning Documents

State & Federal Mandates - LRPStatutes & Public Acts

TSB Report (January 2003)

Various Studies & Reports

1998 Plan of C & D

Regional LRPs&TIPs

ConnDOT STIPs

2001 & 2003 MTP

2004

Long Range Plan

Comparison of Long-Range Plan to Comparison of Long-Range Plan to Master Plan Master Plan

MTP Published in MTP Published in 2007 2007

Next Update in 2009Next Update in 2009

Ten Year Plan = Master Transportation Plan (MTP)

•Federally mandated (ISTEA & TEA-21)

•Updated every three to five years

•Submitted to FHWA and subject to Public Review & Comment

•Policy document Does not have list of proposed projects

LRP Published in 2004LRP Published in 2004

Next Update in 2008Next Update in 2008

Twenty Year Plan = Long-Range Transportation

Plan (LRP)•State mandated (13b-35, CGS)

•Published every two years

•Submitted to Governor & legislature by January 31st in odd-numbered years

•Includes list of proposed projects

State & Federal Mandates - LRP

•Emphasize the preservation and the most efficient use of the existing

transportation system

•Promote efficient system management and operation

•Support the economic vitality of the United States, the States, and metropolitan and non-

metropolitan areas

•Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and nonmotorized users

•Enhance transportation security for motorized and nonmotorized users

Federally Mandated Factors Federally Mandated Factors

State & Federal Mandates-LRP

United States Congress

•Increase the accessibility and mobility options

•Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes

•Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation,

improve quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation

improvements and State and local planned growth & economic development

patterns

Federally Mandated Factors Federally Mandated Factors (continued)(continued)

State & Federal Mandates - LRP

Participants in the ProcessParticipants in the Process

State & Federal Mandates

Coordination with

Other Entities

General Policy,

Planning, Requirements, & Funding

Cooperatives

State & LocalPlanning Efforts

•Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

•Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

•National Highway Traffic Safety•Administration (NHTSA)

•Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)•Connecticut Department of Transportation

•Transit Operators

•Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)

•Rural Planning Organizations

•Local Government• State & Municipal Airports• Port Operators & Users• Modal Freight Providers &

Users • Federally Recognized Indian

Tribes• Public

Congestion Management and Air QualityCongestion Management and Air Quality

State Implementation Plan (SIP)• Required for “non-attainment areas,” where certain types of

pollutants do not meet federal air quality standards• A plan to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds,

nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide to meet federal air quality standards

• Identifies how state will attain/maintain the primary and secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) outlined in the Clean Air Act

• Prepared by ConnDEP• Includes:

– Emissions budgets for stationary, mobile, and area sources in Connecticut

– Presents strategies for meeting federal air quality standards

Congestion Management and Air QualityCongestion Management and Air Quality

Source: National Transit Institute Course No. 152069 Participant Workbook as modified by ConnDOT Bureau of Policy & Planning. Graphic revised as of October 2005.

Area Sources

Gas StationsDry Cleaning

Industrial PlantsLawn Mowers

Stationary Sources

Power PlantsIndustrial Plants

MobileSources

AutosMotorcycles

TrucksBuses

Airplanes

Total Emissions

Source: National Transit Institute Course No. 152069 Participant Workbook as modified by ConnDOT Bureau of Policy & Planning. Graphic revised as of October 2005.

Area Sources

Gas StationsDry Cleaning

Industrial PlantsLawn Mowers

Stationary Sources

Power PlantsIndustrial Plants

MobileSources

AutosMotorcycles

TrucksBuses

Airplanes

Total Emissions

In Preparation of the Draft Listening SessionsPublic Comment Period

Direct Mailings & ContactDisplay AdvertisementsPress Releases & Media CoveragePresentationInformation PackageInternet

The Draft Public Comment Period Direct Mailings & Contact

Legal NoticesPress Releases & Media CoveragePresentationInternet

Public Outreach Effort Public Outreach Effort

State & Federal Mandates - LRP

The Final PlanDirect Mailings & ContactLegal NoticesPress Releases & Media CoverageInternet

Current & Future Key IssuesCurrent & Future Key Issues

State & Federal Mandates

Travel Delays

Land Use

Environment

Aging Population

Safety & Security

Funding

Priorities

Transportation Funding

III. TRANSPORTATION FUNDING

34%

3%62%

1%

Other

Federal

Appropriations

Transportation FinancingTransportation Financing

Source: Bureau of Finance & Administration. Data based on State Fiscal Year. Graphic revised in January 2007.

Capital Program Categories

STO Bond

Budget (SFY2007) Total = $658.1 Million

Transportation Funding

U.S. Congress (The Federal Money Pot)

Transportation Funding

Highway Trust Fund

Airport & Airway Trust

Fund

SAFETEA-LU (FFY2004-2009)

VISION 100(FFY2004-

2007)

Federal Transit

Administration

High PriorityProjects

as defined by

Federal Gov.’t

Congestion, Mitigation &Air Quality

Bridge Program

s InterstateMaintenan

ce National HighwaySystem

Airport Improvem

ent Program

Airport Facilities &Equipment

Program

High Hazard

Elimination

ProgramWater

Transportation

Studies, Services, &

Projects

Surface Transportation

Program

ExternalExternal InfluencesInfluences

Summary-Influencing Factors

Unforeseen Events

Federal Government

Transportation Users

Political Interests

Available Funding

Weather

Public Needs &

Local Demands

Demographics

Transportation

Providers

State Government

New Informati

on&

Technology

State of Connecticut Department of Transportation

Bureau of Policy & Planning

P.O. Box 3175462800 Berlin Turnpike

Newington, Connecticut 06131-7546

Facsimile: (860) 594-2056

Website: http//www.ct.gov/dot/lrp

Today’s Presentation

Thank You Thank You

Questions

Assistant Transportation Planning Director

Division of Policy

Telephone: (860) 594-2051

Gerald T. Jennings