Initiative

Assist in Developing New Guidance, Best Practices, Models, Training, etc

Disseminate Rules, Guidance, Models, BP, Training, Information, etc.

Conduct Program Oversight/Implementation

Evaluate, Monitor, & Gather Data

S.1.1

Single vehicle run off road crashes

Demonstration of state-of-the-art retroreflectometer equipment using mobile vans. (ARC)

Deployment of state-of-the-art retroreflectivity technologies for signs and pavement markings. (ADO, ARC)

Continued execution of safety hardware upgrade to meet NCHRP 350 standards on NHS (RDO)

Continued promotion of the use of rumble strips to reduce run off road crashes (ADO, ARC)

Technical support to States in executing AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan strategies to address run-off-the-road crashes (ARC)

S.1.2

Speed Management (Speed-related crashes)

Determine sites for speed-setting and enforcement demonstration projects (SDO)

Dissemination of best practices material regarding speed setting and enforcement (ARC)

Speed setting and enforcement demonstrations contract awards and cooperative agreements with local communities (SDO)

Assist local communities in evaluation of variable speed demonstration projects (SDO, RRC)

S.1.3

Pedestrian/Bicyclists Safety

Begin in-service trials/operations tests to demonstrate/showcase safety countermeasures (SDO, RRC)

Initiate a National Pedestrian Safety Campaign with a "step-by-step" guide, PSAs, and a final report (ADO, ARC)

Promotion of Pedestrian/Bicycle Resource Kit (RDO, RRC)

Continued use of Pedestrian Safety Exhibit at conferences/meetings (ADO, ARC)

Continued presentations of the Pedestrian Roadshow (ADO, ARC)

Provide input for the quarterly Pedestrian Forum Newsletter (ARC)

S.1.4

Intersections (Red Light Running)

Continued analyses to determining safety benefits of red light cameras (RDO, RRC)

Promote the National Partnerships to Stop Red Light Running (RDO, RRC)

Engineering safer intersections to prevent red light running (ADO, ARC)

S.1.5

Work Zone Safety

Participate in efforts to have work zone guidance, training, and "best practices" information available on the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse (ADO, RRC)

Promote safety brochure on proper traffic control for day and night operations (RDO, RRC)

Promote safety brochure on proper traffic control for pedestrians in work zones (RDO, RRC)

Promote safety brochure on a model Quality Assurance Program for work zone traffic control (RDO, RRC)

Participate and promote Work Zone Safety Awareness Week (RDO, RRC)

Promote the use of the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse (ADO, ARC)

S.1.6

Older Driver/Human Factors

Participate in the development of revised material for older drivers and pedestrians workshops (SDO, RRC)

Provide technical assistance in the older driver and pedestrian areas by facilitating workshops (SDO, RRC)

S.1.7

Highway-rail grade crossings

Monitor progress States are making in addressing their priority crossings (ADO, ARC)

Implement critical 1994 Rail-Highway Crossing Safety Action Plan items (ADO, ARC)

Implement recommendations in the 1997 Grade Crossing Safety Task Force Report (ADO, ARC)

Assess light rail crossing safety and mobility issues and develop appropriate integrated action items (SDO)

S.1.8

Transportation Planning

Develop guidelines to promote integration of safety into the transportation planning process (ADO, ARC)

Assist in identification and dissemination of best practices in integrating safety into transportation plans (ARC)

S.1.9

Safety Management

Coordinate with 10 States to conduct a Safety Management Self Assessment (SDO, RRC)

Coordinate with 30 States to conduct Road Safety Audits training (SDO, RRC)

Coordinate with 20 States to implement Road Safety Audits (SDO, RRC)

Develop and present Safety Leadership Course/Forum (ADO, ARC)

Market the implementation of the Safety Management Self Assessment instrument/tool (ADO, ARC)

Market the implementation of Road Safety Audits (ADO, ARC)

Promote improved traffic record systems at the State and local level (ADO, ARC)

Promote strategies to incorporate safety into State and local planning efforts (ADO, ARC)

Participate and encourage high-level State involvement in the Safety Leadership Course/Forum (ADO, ARC)

S.1.10

Safety Outreach/Marketing

Develop marketing plans tailored to Resource Center safety expertise (ARC)

Distribute marketing plans to field and the highway community (ADO, ARC)

S.1.11

Safe and Livable Communities

Promote safety awareness at the local level to support DOT safety goals (ADO, ARC)

Provide continued support and technical assistance for Departmental Buckle Up America initiative (ARC)

S.1.12

ITS for Highway Safety

Advocate highway safety in Federal inter-agency ITS Program (ADO, ARC)

Continued implementation of the 5-year ITS Archived Data User Service (ADO, ARC)

Initiative

* = Agency Priority

Assist HIF in Developing New Guidance, Best Practices, Models, Training, etc

Disseminate Rules, Guidance, Models, BP, Training, Information, etc.

Conduct Program Oversight/Implementation

Evaluate, Monitor, & Gather Data

M.1.1

*Major Projects Oversight

This activity will be the focal point for overall program and policy oversight of large, complex projects.

Resource Centers and Division Offices will participate in Task Force and be called on to assist in developing new guidance (RDO, RRC)

Division Offices initiate discussion with State on guidance and best practices (SDO)

Mega project owners will be expected to report periodically to the team on status of activities. (SDO)

Resource Centers assist as needed in preparation of project management plan or as technical resource to State and Division during project development. (RRC)

Issues including finances, public relations, environmental evaluations/commitments, design development, right-of-way, construction, and contract administration information will need to be addressed. (SDO)

M.1.2

*Contract Administration Training

Updated training course will be available to the FHWA offices and our State and local partners upon request

Looking for 8 individuals to help teach the training course; co-instructors would help customize the course for their State and Division offices can help respond to local questions. (SDO)

M.1.3

*Develop and Deliver New Technology for Structures

HIBT will be developing and delivering design and construction manuals, training courses and demonstration projects.

Divisions and Resource Centers are helping to develop courses. (RDO, RRC)

Divisions and Resource Centers are providing instructors for courses. (RDO, RRC)

Division and Resource Center staff serve as COTR for contracts.(SDO), (RRC)

The Divisions are working with States to provide eligible projects for the Innovative Bridge program. (ADO)

Goal: Obligate $15M in FY'01

M.1.4

*Pavement Smoothness

This initiative is directly tied to FHWA's Strategic mobility goal. It is directed at aiding our partners in improving pavement condition through improved measurement, specifications, materials, construction and rehabilitation practices (including the Superpave system) and preservation.

The field can work with their States and industry to:

1. Identify and implement improved equipment and protocols for measuring pavement smoothness. (ADO, ARC)

2. Develop incentives and specifications for construction and rehabilitation smoothness. (RDO, RRC)

3. Promote best practices for building and preserving smooth pavements. (ADO, ARC)

4. Help in the development and deployment of refinements to asphalt mixture design specifications (Superpave) and resulting pavement enhancement. (RDO, RRC)

The field can work with their States and industry to disseminate

1. "Best practices kits" for building smoother pavements. (RDO, RRC)

2. AASHTO guide specifications for measurement of construction smoothness using inertial profilers. (RDO, RRC)

3. AASHTO provisional practice for measuring pavement smoothness, IRI, for HPMS (ADO, ARC)

4. Mix design specifications and benefits of Superpave system. (ADO, ARC)

5. Workshop on on best practices for smoother pavements. (RDO, RRC)

6. NHI Superpave training. (ADO, ARC)

Field offices can work with their States and industry to evaluate:

1. Pavement smoothness measurement practices and equipment to develop programs to improve the reliability and accuracy of data, IRI, reported to HPMS. (ADO, ARC)

2. Current practices for paving to develop joint programs to enhance pavement construction and rehabilitation smoothness and quality. (ADO, ARC)

Goal: 30 States begin implementation of all or part of Smoothness Initiative by 2001

Goal: Pavement smoothness as measured by IRI: 91.9 for 2001

Field offices with their States and industry should establish goals and track:

1. Investments in pavement smoothness and improvements in pavement IRI. (ADO)

2. Implementation of AASHTO protocols for HPMS data collection of pavement smoothness, IRI, including upgrade of equipment. (ADO)

Goal: 20 states adopt protocols by 2001

3. Effectiveness of Superpave implementation using pavement management systems. (SDO)

M.1.5

*Construction and System Preservation

HIAM will be developing additional training courses and workshops for FHWA field representatives, State personnel and others with responsibility for transportation system preservation.

Field staff will help in course development by serving on technical panels. (SDO)

Field offices will need to interact with States, send out course announcements, promote attendance, and participate in courses. (ADO)

Field offices will help develop an updated policy statement of stewardship and oversight responsibilities in both the construction and preservation area. (ADO)

M.1.6

Context Sensitive Design

Guidance and assistance will be provided to FHWA, State DOTs, local entities, and our industry partners in promoting the concept of context sensitive design for highways and streets.

Contact the pilot States (CT, KY, MD, MN, UT, EFL) to see what they're doing. (ADO)

The findings and results of the FY2000 scanning tour and the pilot States training development efforts will be disseminated . (ADO)

ERC to develop and maintain website.

M.1.7

Design/Build Contracting

Design/Build regulations will be finalized and implemented.

Field offices need to give input on best practices and lessons learned for Design/Build projects (ADO)

Design/build conference will be held in Denver. CO, in Spring 2001 in cooperation with AASHTO and the Design/Build Institute of America. (ADO)

Division offices can submit candidate SEP-14 projects

Field Offices will monitor, manage, and regulate design/build methods on Federal-aid contracts under Special Experimental Project 14 (SEP-14) and analyze for best practices (SDO)

M.1.8

Appalachia Program

Preparation for the 2002 Appalachia Highway Program Cost Estimate will be underway

HIF will convene 13 Division Office ADHS coordinators to discuss development of estimates. (SDO)

Division office ADHS coordinators to participate in joint ARC-FHWA visits to the 13 States. (SDO)

Appalachian-State Division Offices will help develop cost estimates (SDO)

M.1.9

Advanced Design and Materials Applications for Asphalt/

Superpave

[nee Superpave Development and Implementation]

The activity offers the industry the opportunity to improve the way it designs asphalt mixes to improve pavement performance.

Field offices will help in the development and deployment of refinements to asphalt mixture design specifications and resulting pavement enhancement. (RDO, RRC)

The field can assist the States in implementing mix-design specifications and promote the benefits of the Superpave system. (ADO, ARC)

M.1.10

Advanced Mix Design and Materials Characterization for PCC

[nee Technology Transfer of PCC State of the Art]

Seminars on concrete durability, hydraulic cements, concrete admixtures and courses on PCC materials and PCC mix design will be delivered.

Field offices will help in the development, delivery and deployment of these new workshops, seminars, and demonstrations. (RDO, RRC)

Field offices will participate in workshops

After participating in training; field offices will help implement what they learn in their State (SDO)

Division offices will prepare and sometimes review evaluation reports for PCC paving and bridge projects (SDO)

M.1.11

Pavement and Materials Technology Knowledge System

HIPT will develop a web-based system for pavement technology composed of policies, directives and guidance taken from the existing Pavement Notebook and the Materials Notebook.

Experts in the field offices can provide input on content priorities. (ADO, ARC)

M.1.12

LTPP Product Development and Implementation

This activity will focus on identifying and developing products derived from the LTPP database and data analysis activities to help States build better pavements.

Field Office experts will need to assist in product evaluation, prioritization, readiness, and delivery by serving on expert task groups and technical working groups. (RDO, RRC)

Product champions have been identified from the Resource Centers for 5 products currently ready for delivery. (RRC)

Field offices will help promote products within their state. (SDO)

M.1.13

Update the HBRRP

HIBT will continue to revise 23 CFR 650, Subpart D, to include current statutory policy concerning the use of HBRRP funds.

The Resource Centers and the division offices are providing input on the new HBRRP regulation. (ADO, ARC)

M.1.14

System Management Tools

HIAM will work with AASHTO to provide technical assistance and training for PONTIS 2000 implementation by the State DOTs.

In cooperation with AASHTO, the Resource Centers and the Division Offices will provide technical assistance to States for their implementation. (RDO, RRC)

Initiative

Assist HOP in Developing New Guidance, Best Practices, Models, Training, etc

Disseminate Rules, Guidance, Models, BP, Training, Information, etc.

Conduct Program Oversight/Implementation

Evaluate, Monitor, & Gather Data

M.2.1

Test & Evaluate travel time-based performance measures in 10 areas

Site support, assist in data collection (SDO-lead, RRC-assist)

M.2.2

Complete round three of ITS deployment survey with 80% response

Assist partners in completing surveys (ADO-lead, ARC-assist)

M.2.3

56 of top 78 metros in medium or high deployment category

Service Plans for all of top 78 Metro areas listed as "low" (SDO-lead, RRC-assist)

M.2.4

Final architecture and standards rulemaking approved

Resource centers and Divisions provide customer support for final architecture rulemaking policy (ADO)

Each division measurably advance one state or regional architecture (ADO-lead, ARC-assist)

M.2.5

Field staff trained on architecture and standards consistency

Resource centers and Divisions support necessary travel. Ensure that staff beyond the ITS specialist (planners and area engineers) receive training (ADO)

M.2.6

Guidelines and support of conversion to 511

Resource centers and Divisions develop an understanding of process and guidelines (ADO)

Distribute 511 User Presentation Guidelines (ADO)

Act as a convener to help states and metropolitan areas plan for the use of 511 (SDO-lead, RRC-assist)

M.2.7

Publish MUTCD

Resource centers and Divisions become familiar with changes; assist in developing communication material (ADO)

Help in distribution and marketing of Web site (ADO, ARC)

Communicating changes to partners (ADO, ARC)

M.2.8

Work Zone Self Assessments

Conduct 30 Work Zone Self Assessments with Partners; target items for improvement report results (SDO)

M.2.9

Conduct 5 regional institution building workshops

Participate in readiness assessment

Help organize and host workshop (SDO-lead, RRC-assist)

M.3.0

National Dialogue: National Summit on Operations

Resource Centers and Divisions assist in developing and executing Summit agenda

M.3.1

Deliver 40 Tier I/II architecture development workshops

Help organize workshop and support partners in getting necessary "homework" completed. (SDO)

Resource Centers assist Divisions

M.3.2

Conduct program review of interim policy on architecture consistency

Participate and facilitate in review meetings.(SDO)

Resource Centers and Divisions provide assistance in data collection (SDO)

M.3.3

Solicit, negotiate and award approximately 80 integration projects

Resource Centers and Divisions participate in review and selection panel.(SDO)

Solicit locally, help develop acceptable proposals. (SDO)

Resource Centers assist Divisions

M.3.4

Test 20 of the ITS Standards

Site support if necessary (SDO)

M.3.5

Develop 5 highway and 3 transit standards training modules

Resource Centers and Divisions participate in development and provide feedback (SDO)

M.3.6

Complete Rural ITS Toolbox

Resource Centers and Divisions participate in development and review (SDO)

Resource Centers and Divisions assist in distribution (SDO)

M.3.7

Complete Statewide ITS Planning Guide

Resource Centers and Divisions participate in data collection, development and review (SDO)

Resource Centers and Divisions assist in distribution (SDO)

M.3.8

4 Pilots top demonstrate conversions to 511 Program

Site support for 511 model location selected (SDO)

Resource Centers assist Divisions

M.3.9

20 511 Conversion grants issued

Resource Centers and Divisions participate in selection

Help in solicitation (SDO)

Resource Centers assist Divisions

M.4.0

Complete outreach and best practices gathering for planning guidelines

Assist in convening regional workshops and gathering best practices (SDO)

Resource Centers assist Divisions

M.4.1

Establish web-based communications forums on operations technical issues

Resource Centers and Divisions monitor, participate, inform partners of topics being discussed (ADO)

M.4.2

Develop and test operations Self-Assessment Tool

Help develop and review (SDO)

Site support for testing (SDO)

Resource Centers assist Divisions

M.4.3

Work Zone Operations

Help in development of training courses (SDO)

Create "Quick Zones", the first traffic impact analysis spreadsheet tool

Resource Centers & Divisions participate in Technology Scan and identify good practices (SDO)

Develop National Work Zone Awareness Week (ADO)

Conduct 30 self-assessments with partners and identify "raise-the-bar" items to focus on (SDO)

Resource Centers and Divisions help in the evaluation of decision-making tool (SDO)

M.4.4

Road Weather Management

Resource Centers and Divisions provide local site support for outreach conference in the East and West for snow and ice removal (SDO)

Participate in developing RWIS training (SDO)

Provide local site support for test traffic responsive ice detection and spray system.(SDO)

Review and collect field minimum weather information requirements for NHS (SDO)

M.4.5

Incident Management

Resource Centers and Divisions help develop and attend AASHTO national incident management conference (SDO)

Distribute and help market updated guidelines on incident management (ADO)

Resource Centers assist Divisions

M.4.6

Arterial Management

Provide site support for field testing of two prototype DTA algorithms(SDO)

Develop video to encourage signal timing (Operations Council)

Resource Centers assist Divisions

Resource Centers assist Divisions

M.4.7

Freeway Management

Assist in distribution of case studies and guidelines on HOT lanes and HOV withdrawal (SDO)

Resource Centers assist Divisions

Apply where appropriate (SDO)

Resource Centers assist Divisions

M.4.8

Operations Planning

Develop case studies deriving the applications of IDAS (SDO)

Resource Centers assist Divisions

Distribute case studies describing the applications of IDAS (ADO)

Resource Centers assist Divisions

M.4.9

Develop performance measures for incident, arterial, and freeway management

Resource Centers and Divisions assist in collecting best practices and review (SDO)

M.5.0

Legislative Strategies for Operations

Resource Centers and Divisions assist in developing operations policy and funding options for reauthorization (SDO)

Initiative

* = Agency Priority

Assist HIF in Developing New Guidance, Best Practices, Models, Training, etc

Disseminate Rules, Guidance, Models, BP, Training, Information, etc.

Conduct Program Oversight/Implementation

Evaluate, Monitor, & Gather Data

P.1.1

* Decision-making Framework

Produce decision-making framework for freight strategic planning/analysis

P.2.2

NHS Connector Study Follow-on Effort

Initiate investment analysis follow-on study to the original NHS Connector Study

P.2.3

Freight Performance Measures

Finalize analysis regarding the development of effective freight performance measures

P.3.3

Border Crossing Transportation Operations

Test border simulation software at one Northern and one Southern border crossing (SDO)

Resource Centers support deployment of border simulation software

P.3.4

Legislative Strategies for Freight Movement

Assist in developing institutional and funding options for reauthorization (SDO)

P.3.5

Multi-State Freight/Trade Institutional Partnerships

Support multi-jurisdictional partnerships to leverage planning & investment in freight significant infrastructure, including NHS intermodal connectors. (RDO)

Resource Centers foster multi-state trade transportation groups

Initiative

Assist in Developing New Guidance, Best Practices, Models, Training, etc

Disseminate Rules, Guidance, Models, BP, Training, Information, etc.

Conduct Program Oversight/Implementation

Evaluate, Monitor, & Gather Data

E.1.1

Environmental Streamlining

Provide information on streamlining initiatives. (ADO, ARC)

Implement environmental streamlining initiatives. (ADO-lead, ARC-assist)

E.1.2

Rulemaking on Planning & NEPA

Assist HEP in updating metro & statewide planning process layman's guides (SDO)

Assist HEP in updating Planning training courses (SDO)

Identify examples of good practices of early consideration of environment in planning (ADO)

Assist in updating/revising 14205 training course (ARC)

Assist in development of planning & Comprehensive NEPA Guidance (TA revision) (ARC)

Identify examples of best practices at the regional or programmatic level for RC area. (ARC)

Brief state DOT, MPOs, and others on new Final Rules (ADO, ARC)

Distribute informational material on new rules, new training courses, good practices, etc., via meetings, briefings, conferences, and other means (ADO, ARC)

Implement the new rules through working with the State and MPOs, with special emphasis on early consideration of environment during planning (ADO)

Improve timeliness and meaningfulness of planning findings and certifications (ADO)

Monitor State and MPO planning processes (ADO)

E.1.3

Environmental Justice

Assist in the identification of research topics and in the research applications (ARC)

Conduct EJ training; Complete training in all states within the next 6 to 12 months (ADO-assist, ARC-lead)

Provide info and tech assistance to MPOs and state DOTs on EJ provisions in new final rules (ADO)

Ensure MPOs and state DOTs carry out EJ provisions in new rules (ADO)

Evaluate MPO and state DOT compliance with EJ/Title VI requirements (ADO)

Collect effective practices, information and disseminate them to Div(s) upon request (ARC)

E.1.4

NEPA oversight

Assist in updating 14205 training courses (ARC)

Assist in development of Comprehensive NEPA Guidance (TA revision) (ARC)

Participate in delivery of 14205 training course (ARC)

Assist in providing training on the new guidance (ARC)

At least 40% of Division EISs receive an EPA rating of "Lack of Objection" (ADO) [This item may be replaced with something else.]

Ensure state DOTs have quality procedures in place and documented, to fully carry out NEPA commitments during construction and after (ADO)

Conduct State-specific process reviews to evaluate the extent to which the NEPA process meets quality expectations (ADO-lead, ARC-assist)

Cooperate in national program/process NEPA oversight reviews (SDO, RRC)

E.1.5

Native American (NA) Consultation

Assist HEP in developing guidance for consultation with NA, models for NHPA MOAs with NA, programmatic approaches, good practices, and success stories (SDO, RRC)

Disseminate information to state DOTs on most effective ways to coordinate and communicate with tribal governments on planning issues (RDO)

For all relevant projects and issues, Divisions will directly carry out govt-to-govt consultations with Federally-recognized Native American tribes (RDO)

Keep HEP apprised of developments and issues in this area (RDO, RRC)

E.1.6

ROW - Uniform Act

Identify & document effective practices for State ROW program administration (ADO)

Share effective ROW practices from other states with your state (ADO)

Provide information and technical assistance to LPAs and others on Uniform Act obligations, either through State DOTs or directly (RDO)

Help your State identify opportunities for streamlining their business practices and help the State write its ROW operating manual to meet the 1/1/01 submission date (ADO)

Offer assignments for Realty PDP candidates within your Division or state (SDO)

Monitor LPA performance in your state (RDO)

E.1.7

ROW - Highway Beautification Act (HBA)

Assure your State removes illegal signs promptly, addresses non-conforming signs, and improves sign inventory and HBA control practices (RDO)

E.1.8

Context Sensitive Design/Traffic Calming

Identify case examples of CSD within 12 months (RDO)

Assist HEP in developing traffic calming research & technical assistance activities by 12/30/00 (SDO, RRC)

Distribute state of the practice publication to state DOTs and other partners within 12 months (RDO)

Disseminate traffic calming research & technical assistance activities (ADO, ARC)

E.1.9

Planning - Fiscal constraint

Assist HEP in developing guidance on fiscal constraint if recommended by the Fiscal Constraint Review (SDO, RRC)

Disseminate guidance as appropriate (ADO. ARC)

Implement recommendations of the Fiscal Constraint Review (ADO)

Participate in national Fiscal Constraint Review (SDO, RRC)

E.1.10

Planning Capacity Building - Metropolitan Transportation

Contribute to developing a strategic plan for Metropolitan Capacity Building (SDO, RRC)

Meet with selected MPOs (staff and board members) to identify focus areas for Metropolitan Capacity Building (SDO, RRC)

Work with advisory group in implementing various elements of the strategic plan (i.e., training) (SDO, RRC)

Make MPO staff and Board members aware of the Metropolitan Capacity Building initiative and disseminate appropriate information (ADO)

Make Divisions, State DOT& MPO staff and Board members aware of the Statewide Capacity Building initiative and disseminate appropriate information. (ARC)

Present training and provide other technical assistance to strengthen Metropolitan planning capacity at customers and stakeholders level. (ARC)

Assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of individual strategies.

E.1.11

Metropolitan Planning Course

Assist in developing and piloting the course.

Assist in instruction of course.

E.1.12

Planning Capacity Building - Rural Transportation

Finalize rural planning handbook (SDO, SRC-assist)

Develop a rural planning training course (SDO, SRC-assist)

Distribute the rural planning handbook and the Local Officials Study Report (RDO, RRC)

Help market and teach training course (RRC)

Facilitate participation of rural local officials in statewide planning (RDO)

Review rural planning handbook and course drafts (SDO, RRC)

E.1.13

Planning Capacity Building - Statewide Transportation

Contribute to developing a strategic plan for Statewide Capacity Building (ARC)

Meet with selected State DOTs to identify focus areas for Statewide Capacity Building (RRC)

Work with advisory group in implementing various elements of the strategic plan (i.e., training) (RRC)

Make Divisions and State DOT staff aware of the Statewide Capacity Building initiative and disseminate appropriate information (ARC)

Co-instruct Statewide Planning Course (RRC)

Co-instruct GIS Course (RRC)

Present training and provide other technical assistance to strengthen Statewide planning capacity at customers and stakeholders level (ARC)

Assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of individual strategies (RRC)

E.1.14

Program: International Planning

Assist HEP in working with other Federal agencies and State and local partners on border issues (RRC)

Disseminate guidance and make transportation officials aware of International Planning issues (RRC)

Participate in meetings and studies on international planning (RRC)

E.1.15

Public Involvement

Assist in the development of updated PI materials over the next 12 months (SDO, RRC)

Meet with MPOs and state DOTs to review effectiveness of their PI activities (ADO)

Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of state and MPO PI activities (ADO)

E.1.16

New Noise Model

Assist in future research and development for the TNM model (ARC)

Disseminate the self-training CD-ROM to State and local agencies (RDO)

Assist in the development and delivery of training for the TNM model (RRC)

Provide feedback on model phase-in and implementation (RDO)

E.1.17

Program: TCSP

Assist in the development of a TCSP panel review handbook (RRC)

Provide TCSP information to potential and actual applicants (RDO)

Identify publications, conferences and workshops to promote TCSP (RRC)

Assist in writing articles (RRC)

Assist in coordinating TCSP workshops (moderators) (RRC)

Work with your States and MPOs to achieve complete and timely applications; conduct technical review of applications from your state (RDO)

Administer grants (RDO)

Assist in FHWA evaluation of the TCSP program (RDO)

E.1.18

Program: Borders/Corridors (B/C)

Provide B/C information to potential and actual applicants (RDO, RRC)

Work with States and MPOs to achieve complete and timely applications; conduct technical review of applications from your state (RDO)

Administer grants (RDO)

Assist in FHWA evaluation of Borders and Corridors program (RDO, RRC)

E.1.19

Program: Scenic Byways (SB)

Provide SB information to potential and actual applicants (RDO)

Continue to ensure the eligible use of funds for high quality projects, as well as the timely obligation and expenditure of funds when reviewing requests for scenic byway grants and implementing projects (RDO)

E.1.20

Program: Transportation Enhancements (TE)

Provide topic areas for National TE conference (ADO, ARC)

Assist in brochure and kiosk circulation (ARC)

Help HEP identify the cause of the low TE obligation rate nationwide within the next 12 months (ADO, ARC)

Assess any difficulties your state is experiencing in advancing TE projects (ADO, ARC)

E.1.21

Bicycle/Pedestrian

Help develop facility design courses by 9/30/01 (SDO, RRC)

E.1.22

Program: Recreational Trails

Help develop training programs on all phases of trail planning & implementation (SDO, RRC)

Use training courses as resource with customers (ADO, ARC)

Disseminate report "Designing Sidewalks & Trails for Access" (ADO, ARC)

E.1.23

TRANSIMS

Assist in developing training courses. (ARC)

Develop basic understanding of TRANSIMS to support future deployment. (ARC)

Participate on a selection panel to identify candidate deployment sites (ARC)

Provide general information on TRANSIMS and serve as an initial POC for inquiries from within your State (ADO, ARC-assist)

Disseminate information to MPOs and State DOTs on TRANSIMS deployment and training opportunities (ADO, ARC)

Develop basic understanding of TRANSIMS to support future deployment in your state (ADO)

Participate on a selection panel to identify candidate deployment sites (SDO)

Provide comments to the selection panel on the capabilities of prospective deployment sites (RDO, RRC)

Monitor status of TRANSIMS deployments (RDO, RRC)

Initiative

Assist in Developing New Guidance, Best Practices, Models, Training, etc

Disseminate Rules, Guidance, Models, BP, Training, Information, etc.

Conduct Program Oversight/Implementation

Evaluate, Monitor, & Gather Data

E.2.1

AQ Public Education

If campaign materials are adapted and used within your state, send adapted materials to HEP for review and/or further dissemination (RDO)

Assist in marketing the public education campaign (RDO, RRC)

Use campaign materials at appropriate events and inform HQ of such events (RRC)

Use campaign materials at appropriate events and inform HQ of such events (RDO)

Monitor implementation of campaign within close proximity of RC and provide feedback to HQ (ARC)

E.2.2

Program: CMAQ

Provide input to guidance on implementing public-private partnerships, and the latest data on TCM effectiveness (RDO, RRC)

Disseminate information on latest methodologies to estimate emission reductions from TCMs and other CMAQ-funded projects (RDO)

Conduct training and provide information on latest methodologies to estimate emission reductions from TCMs and other CMAQ-funded projects (ARC)

Provide program oversight of the CMAQ program during MPO contacts and formal MPO reviews. (RDO)

Assist in debugging of new electronic reporting. (ARC)

Assist implementation of new electronic reporting data collection by training FHWA division staff. (ARC)

E.2.3

Transportation Conformity

(including new AQ standards)

Provide input to and review drafts of the revised conformity rule and guidance (SDO, SRC-assist)

Disseminate guidance and provide technical assistance for the implementation of conformity rule (RDO, RRC)

Disseminate info and guidance to states and MPOs on new EPA AQ standards and designations (RDO, RRC)

Conduct training on the conformity process (ARC)

Provide technical assistance to states and MPOs in complying with conformity based on new AQ standards (ARC)

Ensure conformity determinations meet all applicable conformity regulatory requirements. (RDO)

Assist states and MPOs in complying with conformity based on new AQ standards (RDO)

Monitor and report problems in the implementation of the conformity regulation (RDO, RRC)

Provide data for the FHWA air quality performance measure of percent of nonattainment and maintenance areas meeting conformity requirements (ADO)

E.2.4

National multi-year particulate matter emissions research (PM-10 and PM-2.5)

Provide input to and review draft research products. (ARC)

Assist oversight of research effort at field sites. (ARC)

Facilitate data collection and model development efforts with State DOTs in support of the National multi year PM 10/2.5 emission data collection effort (SDO, RRC)

E.2.5

Global Climate Change

Disseminate research results of the improved understanding of linkage between transportation and global climate change (ADO, ARC)

Assist in outreach efforts to improve the understanding of transportation's effects on greenhouse gas emissions, and the effects of climate change on transportation infrastructure (SDO)

Assist educational efforts regarding transportation and climate change. (RRC)

Collect information regarding efforts of State and local agencies to address climate change. (ARC)

E.2.6

Wetland Mitigation

Assist HEP in developing a public information program on wildlife and ecosystems, and case studies on best practices in wetland banking (SDO, RRC)

Include public information program on wildlife and ecosystems, and case studies on best practices in wetland banking in training and other appropriate Resource Center outreach activities. (ARC)

Assist HEP in evaluating programs on wildlife and ecosystems and wetland banking based on information gathered on implementation and best practices. (ARC)

With the help of HEP, gather information and feedback on the implementation of best practices. (ARC)

E.2.7

Watershed planning

Work jointly with HEP in developing guidance on the watershed approach in transportation planning and implementation. (ARC)

Disseminate guidance on the watershed approach in transportation planning and implementation (RDO, RRC)

Promote guidance on the watershed approach in transportation planning and implementation with State DOTs/MPOs within 60 days of new guidance (RDO)

Assist HEP in evaluating use of watershed planning model (RDO, RRC)

Work with HEP to gather information and feedback on the use of the watershed approach in transportation planning. (ARC)

E.2.8

Hydrogeomorphic Assessment Methodology (HGM)

Assist HEP in developing additional HGM guidance and necessary training tools for State DOTs (RDO, RRC)

Include HGM guidance information in training and other appropriate Resource Center outreach activities. (ARC)

Assist state DOTs in implementing HGM on highway projects (RDO)

Assist HEP in evaluating the results of using HGM (RDO, RRC)

Assist HEP in gathering information and feedback on the use of HGM on highway projects. (ARC)

Initiative

Assist HIF in Developing New Guidance, Best Practices, Models, Training, etc

Disseminate Rules, Guidance, Models, BP, Training, Information, etc.

Conduct Program Oversight/Implementation

Evaluate, Monitor, & Gather Data

S.1.1

System Assessment

Develop pilot to examine adequacy of STRAHNET connectors to rail and ports. (SRC)

Work with States to confirm MTMC web STRAHNET and connector maps. (ADO)

S.1.2

System Assessment

Update National Highway Performance Network (NHPM) GIS data. (ARC)

Update National Highway Performance Network (NHPN) GIS data. (ADO)

S.1.3

System Assessment

Document condition and congestion of STRAHNET and connectors utilizing IRI, NBI Sufficiency Rating and HPMS congestion measures. (ARC)

Confirm accuracy of HPMS and NBI data for Power Projection Platforms (PPP) and Power Support Platforms (PSP) routes. (ADO)

S.1.4

System Assessment

Promote and support use of Intelligent Roadway/Rail Information System (IRRIS) capabilities. (ARC)

Document condition and congestion of STRAHNET and connectors utilizing IRI, NBI Sufficiency Ratings, and HPMS congestion measures. (ADO)

S.1.5

Emergency Highway Traffic Regulations (EHTR)

Review procedures for deployment at specific power projection platforms to a strategic port of embarkation

Evaluate adequacy of coordination procedures for a multi-state deployment. (ARC)

Formalize emergency coordination procedures for an additional 8 PPPs (ARC, ADO)

S.1.6

Emergency Preparedness

Satellite Phones and High Frequency Radio. Ensure continual communication capability in the event of an emergency through the purchase, repair and replacement of satellite phones and high frequency radio units. (MWRC)

S.1.7

Emergency Coordination Training. Train new division office emergency coordinators. (ARC)

S.1.8

Continuity of Operations Plan. Develop Continuity of Operations Plan in all division offices. (ARC)