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STAM 2003 - Christopher Douwes Presentation

Introduction

SAFETEA. Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient

Transportation Equity Act of 2003

Key Messages

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

SAFETEA graphic

Bicycles and Pedestrians
(Sec. 1611)

  • Maintains existing broad eligibility of pedestrian and bicycle facilities and programs

  • Clarifies eligibility, e.g. allows use fees on trails outside highway ROW

  • Continues funding for national clearinghouse for education and technical support

  • Sec. 6001 identifies bicyclists and pedestrians as "interested parties" for public involvement in the transportation planning processes


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