achieving performance targets; has made efficient and cost-effective transportation investments; relies on public input so that investment decisions are transparent and accountable and provides accessible reports about State performance. Within five years, requires US DOT report to Congress on the effectiveness of performance-based planning and decision-making, including the effectiveness of each State’s performance-based planning process. targets, particularly for measures that are identified by US DOT. Schedule for implementation Requires US DOT to issue guidance reflective of MAP-21 changes; requires states to modify their plans and TIPs to conform within two of issuance of guidance. May imply the state has two years from guidance (which could come very soon) to: Update statewide plan and revise STIP Amend current plan and revise STIP Do something else? Designation of regional transportation planning organizations Authorizes states to designate regional transportation planning organizations (RTPOs) emphasizing needs of non-metropolitan areas. Specifies structure, makeup of governing board and fiscal/administrative agent. If formed, RTPO duties include: Developing and maintaining (in cooperation with the state) a regional long-range multimodal transportation plan; Developing a regional TIP; Fostering local planning coordination that includes land use, economic development and transportation; Providing technical assistance; Participating in regional, state, and national policy development; Providing a forum for public participation; Considering and sharing plans with neighboring jurisdictions and organizations, including tribes and Supporting the statewide planning process. RTPOs are not required. States that choose to not form RTPOs must consult with nonmetropolitan local officials. What does “projects that may be of regional significance” mean? Would RTPO planning and programming activities by entirely self funded? 1203 National goals and performance management N/A New provisions establish national goals and performance management measures. Declares as policy that performance management will transform the
1317 Categorical exclusion for projects of limited Federal assistance New provision: Categorically excludes projects from EA/EIS if they Receive less than $5 million in federal funds or Have total cost of $30 million and federal funds make up less than 15% of the total estimated project cost. May have potential use in Minnesota to expedite environmental review for qualifying projects. 1318 Programmatic agreements and additional categorical exclusions Requires the Secretary to review the use of cat ex’s in transportation projects since 2005; get input from states, MPOs etc.; and make recommendations for additional proposed cat ex categories and programmatic agreements. Impact depends on results of study and recommendations. 1319 Accelerated decision making in environmental reviews Accelerates decision making by allowing a combined FEIS and ROD if certain criteria are met. Limited applicability in Minnesota. EISs only, plus specific criteria aren’t met very often in EIS projects. 1320 Memoranda of agency agreements for early coordination Establishes early coordination agreements with agencies regarding environmental review process requirements for a project. Limited applicability – requires commitment from agencies early in project. 1321 Environmental procedures initiative Requires Secretary to establish an initiative to review and develop consistent procedures for environmental permitting and procurement requirements and issue a report. No effect in Minnesota -- reporting requirement only. 1322 Review of state environmental reviews/ approvals Requires comptroller of the US to review environmental reviews and approvals carried out on projects funded under 23 USC to determine whether there is duplication of state and federal environmental reviews. No effect in Minnesota – study/reporting requirement only. 1323 Review of Federal project and program delivery Requires the Secretary to report on completion times for cat ex, EA and EIS projects before 2005 and since 2005. Also, requires a report to congress on the new cat ex categories proposed in sections 1316 and 1317 above. No effect in Minnesota – study/reporting requirement only. Highway Safety 1401 Jason’s law Addresses the shortage of long‐term commercial motor vehicle parking along the National Highway System. Eligible projects: Construction of safety rest areas that include CMV parking. Construction of CMV parking areas adjacent to commercial truck Federal funding available to improve and promote truck parking facilities