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STAM 2004 - Federal Transportation Funds Benefit Recreation

Federal Transportation Funds Benefit Recreation

Who is FHWA?

FHWA Partnerships

FHWA Funds for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Projects and Trails

Key Programs for Trail Projects

Federal Lands Highways Program

Surface Transportation Program and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program

Transportation Enhancements

Transportation Enhancement Activities.12 Eligible Categories

Transportation Enhancements

Some TE Concerns

National Scenic Byways Program

Eligible Scenic Byways Projects

Recreational Trails Program

RTP Partnerships

Who can sponsor a project?

How does project funding work?

How do I get funds for my project?

Federal Highway Program Future

Reauthorization

For More Information

Reauthorization

  • Currently under extension thru May 2005.

  • Administration's proposal, SAFETEA, is at www.fhwa.dot.gov/reauthorization/index.htm.

  • Senate passed its $318 billion proposal in February.

  • The House passed its $275 billion proposal in March.

  • They need to come to agreement.

  • Advocacy organizations lobby for their key issues.

  • All proposals continue TE with only minor changes.

  • All proposals anticipate the RTP, Scenic Byways, and Federal Lands Highway Program to have relatively minor changes, and more funds.

Notes:

Reauthorization Funding Proposals
  Current SAFETEA House Senate
Byways:
(millions)		 $148 $189 $435 $220
RTP:
(millions)		 $270 $360 $553 $360
TE:
(billions)		 $3.4 $3.6 $4.5 $5.0
FLHP:
(billions)		 $4.1 $5.8 $6.6 $6.6

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