FHWA/MoDOT Partnering Agreement
Highway Safety and Traffic Division
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Roles and Responsibilities of FHWA and MoDOT:
The following activities require coordination between FHWA and MoDOT in order to attain reviews/approvals within the agreed timeframes. In this agreement, all reference to days denotes business days. FHWA and MoDOT agree to work as true partners to ensure the success of the Highway Safety and Traffic Division.
The following table identifies the various approval/review activities.
| Activities | MoDOT/FHWA Responsibilities | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval/Action | Reference Document | ADescription of Actions and Responsibilities | Expected Timeframe (MoDOT) | Expected Timeframe (FHWA) |
| Update Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) | 23 USC § 148 (Sections 148 (a)(6) and 148(c), and the SI-ISP must be approved by the Governor/ responsibl estate agency) | MoDOT will involve FHWA in the update andimplementation of the SHSP. | Due by December 2025. Update required every five years. | Regularupdatemeetings. |
| Review/Approve annual HSIP report | 23 USC § 148, 23USC § 130, 23CFR § 924 | MoDOT will update HSIP annually using HSIP on-line reporting tool. | Annually due to FHWA by August 31 using HSIP on-line reporting tool. | Annually FHWA completes review by September 30. |
| Establish Safety Performance Targets | 23 CFR 490.21 l(c) (2) and 23 CFR 490.209(a) and 23 u.s.c. 148(i). |
MoDOT will communicate with FHWA on information related to setting the required safety targets. FHWA will communicate on progress every year. This may involve development of a HSIP Implementation Plan (23 u.s.c. 148(i)). | By June annually | Will review and provide to HQ annually. |
| Fully program HSIP projects | 23 CFR 490.21 l(c) (2) and 23 CFR 490.209(a) |
MoDOT will fully program HSIP projects and obtain 100% obligation rate for HSIP funding. | By September 30 annually | Review quatterly progress |
| Comply with HSIP Special Rules | 23 USC § l 48(g)(l ), 23 USC § 148(g)(2), and 23 USC § 148(g)(3). | 1. HRRR Special Rule (23 u.s.c. 148(g)(l)), 2. OIder Drivers andPedestrians Special Rule (23U.S.C. 148(g)(2)), and 3. Vulnerable Road Use r(VRU) Safety Special Rule (23 u.s.c. 148(g)(3)) |
Action will be determined each yearbased on special uleassessment. | Every May |
| Division Administrators provide writing approval of the StateMUTCD and supplements that have been determined to be in substantial conformance per the CFR | 23CFR 655.603(b) (1) - https://www.ecfr.gov/ current/title-23/chapter-I/ subchapter-G/part-655# 655.603 |
Update State MUTCD and obtain/maintain substantial conformance ofMoDOT's traffic control-related guidance with the MUTCD, obtain clarification and interpretation of the MUTCD, and coordinate any requests for experimentation of traffic control devices per the MUTCD | State will need to obtain substantial conformance of the State MUTCD by January 18, 2026. | Ongoing review effort. |
| Complete Work Zone Process Review | Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule, 23CFR § 630 subpart Jand the Temporary Traffic Control Devices Rule, 23CFR § 630 subpart K. (§ 630.1008 State level processes and procedures and § 630.1016 Compliance date). | Complete Work Zone Process Review to assess the effectiveness of work zone safety and mobility policies and procedures (pursuant to federal regulations 23 CFR630 Subpart J). | Review required every five years. Due December 31, 2030. | Annual review of work zones and regular meetings to complete review. |
| Statutory Safety Programs | Open Container Law (23 USC § 154), Repeat Offender Law (23 USC § 164), National Minimum Drinking Age (23 USC § 158), Operation of Motor Vehicles by Intoxicated Minors (23 USC § 161), and Revocation of Suspension of Drivers' Licenses of Individuals Convicted of Drug Offenses (23 USC § 159). | 1. Title 23 U.S.C. Section 154- Open Container- 23 CFR 1270- OpenContainer Laws - MO is outof compliance (2.5% penalty)- Annual "shift" letter from MoDOT to FHWA by Oct.30th- Annual "split" letter from MoDOT to FHWA &NHTSA by Nov. 30th 2. Title 23 U.S.C. Section 159- Revocation or Suspension of Drivers' Licenses- 23 CFR 192- Drug Offender's Driver's License Suspension- Annual certification letter from Governor to FHWA by Jan. 13. Title 23 U.S.C. Section 163- Blood Alcohol Concentration (0.08 BAC)- MO is in compliance4. Title 23 U.S.C. Section l 64- Repeat Intoxicated Driver- 23 CFR 1275 - RepeatIntoxicated Driver Laws- MO is out of compliance (2.5% penalty) |
Due each year on October 31 and November 30. | Review and submit immediately. |
This agreement will be reviewed and updated, as needed, on an annual basis.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Agreement on the date last written below.
FHWA:
Digitally signed by JOHN PAUL MILLER
Date: 2024.12.12 10:00:34 -06'00'
John Miller
FHWA-MO Division Transportation Specialist (Safety and Mobility)
(573) 638-2628
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
[SIGNED]
Jon Nelson
MoDOT Highway Safety and Traffic Engineer
(573) 751-5417