State and Federal Funding State and Federal Funding Programs for Local Agency Programs for Local Agency ProjectsProjects

Alan Lively Local Government SectionProject Delivery Specialist

Where does the funding come from Where does the funding come from

• State Fuel Tax – 28 %• Federal Tax – 31 %• Weight-Mile Tax 17 %• Vehicle Registration 16 %• Other 8 %

Total revenues to ODOT in 2008 was around 1.5 billion

Funding Distribution MethodsFunding Distribution Methods

• Direct allotment of State Funds

• Direct allotment of Federal Funds

• Application for funds through ODOT

• Application of funds through FHWA

Distribution of State FundsDistribution of State Funds

• Based on Formula• State gets 60 %• Cities get 15.6 % base on Population• Counties get 24.4% based on Vehicle

Registrations• Funds must be used per rules in State

constitution and ORS

Surface Transportation Program (STP)Surface Transportation Program (STP)Federal FundsFederal Funds

• The Funds distributed annually through a Formula Distribution

• Can be used for highways, bridges or transit projects

STPSTP

• Funds for local agencies with populations between 5,000 and 200,000. These Federal funds can be exchange for State funds

• Cities and counties in Metropolitan Planning MPO’s. with total populations less than 200,000. These Federal funds can be exchange for State funds

STPSTP

• Cities and counties in Metropolitan Planning MPO’s. with total populations more than 200,000. These Federal funds can not be exchange for State funds

• Contact your ODOT Local Agency Liaison for information on this program

Local Bridge ProgramLocal Bridge Program

• Projects are selected every two years by local bridge committee

• Projects are selected based on the condition of the bridge

• The program budget is about 14 million per year

Bridge ProgramBridge Program

• Program divided into 3 categories based on Functional Class of Roadway and size of the bridge.

1. Off system bridges – on local streets2. On system bridges – collectors and

above3. Large Bridges – Structures with

bridge decks more than 30,000 sq.ft.

Bridge ProgramBridge Program

• Next grant cycle will begin in summer 2009

• The program contact is Erick Cain, Phone #503-986-3384 e-mail: erick.j.cain@odot.state.or.us

Transportation Enhancement Transportation Enhancement Program (TE)Program (TE)

• Projects are selected every 2 years

• The process is completive state wide

• ODOT can also apply for these funds

• The program budget is about 6 million per year

• Next grant cycle will begin in spring 2010

• The program Manager is Pat Fisher, Phone #503-986-3528 e-mail: patricia.r.fisher@odot.state.or.us

TE ProgramTE Program

Bicycle and Pedestrian ProgramBicycle and Pedestrian Program

• Competitive grant program that provides around $5,000,000 every 2 years to cities, counties, and ODOT for the design and construction of pedestrian and bicycle facilities.

• Projects must be in the public Right of Way.

Bicycle and Pedestrian ProgramBicycle and Pedestrian Program

• Next grant cycle will begin in spring 2010

• The program Manager is Sheila Lyons, Phone #503-986-3555 e-mail: sheila.a.lyons@odot.state.or.us

High Risk Rural Road Program (HRRR)

• The mission of the HR3 is to carry out safety improvement projects on rural roads, with identified safety issues, to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries

• The program budget is about 1 million per year

HRRRHRRR

• Next grant cycle is dependent on next federal highway bill

• The program Manager is Alan Lively, Phone #503-986-0295 e-mail: alan.d.lively@odot.state.or.us

Congestion Mitigation and Air Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program (CMAQ)Quality Program (CMAQ)

• Funds are distributed between 7 areas that qualify

• Projects area selected based on air quality improvement

• The program budget is about 2 million per year

Discretionary ProgramsDiscretionary Programs

Project grants are awarded through an annual application process with FHWA (or based on need)

• Scenic Byways Program• Historic Covered Bridge Program• Ferry Boat Program• Special Congressional Earmarks• Emergency Relief

Special City Allotment ProgramSpecial City Allotment Program

• $1 million dollars is distributed annually among the cities with a population of less than 5000

• Competitive annual grant program• Maximum grant amount is $25,000• Contact person is your Local Agency

Liaison

Questions?Questions?

Alan LivelyProject Delivery SpecialistODOT, Local Government Section503-986-0295alan.d.lively@odot.state.or.ushttp://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/LGS.shtml