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STAM 2003 - Christopher Douwes Presentation

SAFETEA. Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient

Transportation Equity Act of 2003

It's All About the Money...

Environmental Message

National Scenic Byways Program (Sec. 1605)

Recreational Trails Program (Sec. 1606)

Transportation Enhancements

Other Related Proposals: Proposed Amendments to Transportation Enhancements.

Bicycles and Pedestrians (Sec. 1611)

Indemnification for Railbanking.(Sec. 1617)

Federal Lands Highways Program (Sec. 1804)

Federal Lands Highways Program (cont'd)

Federal Lands Highways Program (cont'd)

Federal Lands Highways Program (cont'd)

New Flexibility

Transportation, Community, and System Preservation Program (Sec. 1816)

Assumption of Responsibility for TE, RTP, and TCSP Projects (Sec. 1815)

Where to Find More Information:

What's Next: It's All About the Money...

What's Next: Calendar

What's Next? Implementation

Key Messages:

Built upon Safer, Simpler, Smarter theme
Improves highway safety and helps grow the Nation's economy without new taxes
Helps complete transportation projects on time and within budget, while protecting the environment
Retains overall program structure while increasing flexibility. Eliminates most discretionary programs.

Notes:

safer, because we are placing a greater emphasis on saving lives and reducing crashes.

simpler, because we want to consolidate and streamline programs and improve project delivery.

smarter, because we are improving system performance and enhancing program accountability.

To provide Feedback, Suggestions, or Comments for this page contact Christopher B. Douwes at christopher.douwes@fhwa.dot.gov.

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