2020 FUND FACT SHEETS Program Development & State Transportation Improvement Program
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High Volume Roads
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Low Volume Roads Reconstruction State Pavement Management Traffic and Safety New Traffic Signals Signal Maintenance and Operations ITS Deployment & Maintenance Freeway Ops, Deployment and Maintenance Connected & Autonomous Vehicles
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Structures, Bridge Replacement Freight Program Transportation Alternatives Transportation Solutions Region Contingency Region Concept Development Public Communication Efforts State Park Access State Planning Planning Studies State Research & Innovation Jurisdictional Transfers TIF Capacity Program Highway Safety Improvement Program Railway Highway Grade Crossing Safe Routes Utah Non Urban Program Small Urban Program Off System Bridge Program Recreational Trails Federal Lands Access Program Metropolitan Planning Organizations Utah State Infrastructure Bank
UDOT’s VISION: Keep Utah Moving MISSION:
Innovating transportation solutions that strengthen Utah’s economy and enhance quality of life
THREE STRATEGIC GOALS:
• Zero Crashes, Injuries and Fatalities • Preserve Infrastructure • Optimize mobility
EMPHASIS AREAS:
UDOT must do the right work in the right way to achieve our goals and support the Governor’s cornerstones. We will emphasize the following areas in all of the Department’s efforts: • Integrated Transportation • Innovation • Collaboration • Quality • Education • Transparency
UDOT LEADERS & UTAH TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONERS DIRECTORS: Carlos Braceras Executive Director 801-965-4000 Jason Davis Deputy Director Engineering and Operations 801-965-4000 Teri Newell Deputy Director Planning and Investment 801-965-4000
COMMISSIONERS: Naghi Zeenati, Chair UDOT Region Four 435 628-2222 nzeenati@utah.gov
For an interactive detailed map see the UPlan Region Boundaries map online.
A Region Director heads Each of the four UDOT Regions. The Director oversees construction and maintenance projects. The Utah Transportation Commission is an independent advisory board, appointed by the governor, that prioritizes projects and funding. Each UDOT Region is represented by one commissioner. Two commissioners serve as at-large members.
REGION DIRECTORS: Lisa Wilson, Region One 166 West Southwell Street Ogden, Utah 84404-4194 801 620-1600 lwilson@utah.gov
Rob Clayton, Region Three 658 North 1500 West Orem, Utah 84057 801-227-8000 rclayton@utah.gov
Bryan Adams, Region Two 2010 South 2760 West Salt Lake City, UT 84104 801 975-4900 bryanadams@utah.gov
Rick Torgerson, Region Four 210 West 800 South Richfield, UT 84701 435 893-4799 rtorgerson@utah.gov
Wayne K. Barlow UDOT Region One 435 753-1635 Mobile: 435-757-0359 waynebarlow@utah.gov Natalie Gochnour Utah Region Two 801 965-4103 nataliegochnour@utah.gov Jim Evans UDOT Region Three 801 380-2460 jtevans@utah.gov Lew Cramer Commissioner-at-Large 801 947-8320 lewcramer@utah.gov Donna J. Law Commissioner-at-Large 435 590-4049 donnalaw@utah.gov Kevin T. Van Tassell Commissioner-at-Large 801-965-4103 kevinvantassell@utah.gov
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HIGH VOLUME ROADS (HVR) PROGRAM FUNDING
This program supports a prescriptive and cost-effective strategy for resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation that restores structure, prolongs the service life, and enhances the safety of existing roadways.
Programmed Funding 2021: $161.5 million 2022: $161.5 million 2023: $161.5 million
The pavement management strategy for these roads is to maintain the current condition levels using a combination of preservation, rehabilitation and reconstruction projects.
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1
CONTACT
Austin Baysinger 801 965-4846 abaysing@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
UDOT’s Central Asset Management division analyzes UDOT’s roadway network condition each year to determine the funding needed for the program and the funding allocation for each region. Each region identifies pavement preservation and rehabilitation projects during the annual STIP workshop. Program amounts and project lists are presented to the Utah Transportation Commission for approval at the March or April commission meeting.
In 2019, UDOT completed 2,171 lane miles of surfacing projects. Road categories include: • High volume, which carry more than 1,000 vehicles per day • Low volume, which carry fewer than 1,000 vehicles per day
Ride quality is evaluated using the International Roughness Index, the standard for measuring ride quality on a generic vehicle. IRI calculations reflect relative comfort of the riding surface based on longitudinal road profile and vehicle speed.
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LOW VOLUME ROADS (LVR) PROGRAM FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 Programmed Funding 2021: $40 million 2022: $40 million 2023: $40 million
The program supports a prescriptive and cost-effective resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation strategy that restores structure, prolongs the service life, and enhances the safety of existing roadways. The pavement management strategy for these roads is to improve the existing condition levels condition using a combination of preservation and rehabilitation projects.
CONTACT
UDOT’s Central Asset Management division analyzes UDOT’s roadway network condition each year to determine the funding needed for the program and the funding allocation for each region. Each region identifies pavement preservation and rehabilitation projects during the annual STIP workshop.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Program amounts and project lists are presented to the Utah Transportation Commission for approval at the March or April commission meeting.
Austin Baysinger 801 965-4846 abaysing@utah.gov
In 2019, UDOT completed 368 lane miles of surface projects. Road categories include: • High volume, which carry more than 1,000 vehicles per day • Low volume, which carry fewer than 1,000 vehicles per day
Ride quality is evaluated using the International Roughness Index, the standard for measuring ride quality on a generic vehicle. IRI calculations reflect relative comfort of the riding surface based on longitudinal road profile and vehicle speed.
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RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (Former Major Rehabilitation Program)
FUNDING
The Reconstruction Program funds projects that reconstruct badly deteriorated pavement.
Programmed Funding 2021 $50 million 2022 $50 million 2023 $50 million
Beginning in 2019, UDOT will deploy the Reconstruction Program to supplement the High Volume and Low Volume Preservation and Rehabilitation Programs. The Regions have prioritized the first 7 years of projects for this new program.
Federal Year: October 1
CONTACT
Austin Baysinger 801 965-4846 abaysinger@utah.gov Region Program Managers Region One: Nathan Peterson 801 620-1683 natepeterson@utah.gov Region Two: Brad Palmer 801 887-3435 bgpalmer@utah.gov Region Three: Matt Parker 801 361-3250 mattparker@utah.gov Region Four: Kirk Thornock 435 612-3896 kthornock@utah.gov
Reconstruction projects restore roadway service life
The Reconstruction Program will focus on replace pavement sections that have reached their design life. Even when preservation strategies are properly applied, pavement can eventually lose structural integrity due to traffic or environmental factors, and reconstruction is required to restore service life. Reconstruction involves rebuilding the pavement layers from the ground up to replace the equivalent or increased pavement thickness. Occasionally the soil under the pavement will need to be strengthened. UDOT Central Asset Management division analyzes UDOT’s roadway network condition each year and determines the percentage of funding allocated to the pavement programs. Regions identify pavement preservation projects during annual STIP workshop, and then present the program amount and project list to the Utah Transportation Commission for approval in the spring.
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STATE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 Programmed Funding 2021 $2 million
Managing pavement conditions is a data intensive analytical process that identifies cost-effective treatments that minimize maintaining pavement quality.
CONTACT
William Lawrence billlawrence@utah.gov 801 964-4468 Austin Baysinger 801 965-4846 abaysinger@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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TRAFFIC AND SAFETY FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1
The Traffic and Safety fund uses State and Federal funds to support Safety initiatives to further the Departments Strategic Goal of Zero Crashes, Injuries and Fatalities.
Programmed Funding 2021: $4.77 million (This shows state funding. Federal safety funds are also used to support these programs).
CONTACT
Robert Miles, P.E. 801 965-4273 robertmiles@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
High intensity Activated crossWalK (HAWK) pedestrian crossing, downtown Salt Lake City.
Zero Fatalities Program Every life due to traffic deaths continues to affect us all. UDOT is working hard to reach Zero Fatalities. Educating drivers to avoid dangerous driving behaviors and implementing measures to improve safety can help bring us closer to our goal of Zero Fatalities.
Heads Up -This railroad safety program helps pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists avoid crashes. Operation Lifesaver – This training program teaches people to use safer behaviors around trains. Technology Partnership Program – This grant focuses on training and new technologies. Research and Behavior Issues – This research focuses on pedestrian and driver behavior and how to avoid crashes. Signing Needs, State Parks – This funding supports new signs associated with Utah State Parks. Signing Needs, Internal Requests – This funding will support signs identified by UDOT traffic engineers. Research Funding – This funding supports traffic and safety research Program Overhead – this funding supports administration of the Traffic and Safety program. Page 8
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NEW TRAFFIC SIGNALS FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1
The New Traffic Signal Program promotes UDOT’s Zero Fatalities Strategic Goal by funding projects that improve safety at intersections.
Programmed Funding 2021: $8.28 million
CONTACT
Adam Lough 801 718-4326 alough@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS During 2019: Ten new signals placed Four signals rebuilt Sixty-Three intersection upgrades, including left-turn upgrades, detection, etc. Nine advance warning signals installed (includes RICWS) Twelve pedestrian crossing upgrades, including school zones, HAWK signals, flashing beacons, etc. Five emergency signal repairs One area lighting project
After and before: new signals improve safety at a Bountiful intersection at US-89 (500 West) and 1000 North.
UDOT’s Traffic and Safety Division identifies intersections that may benefit from improved signal operation and works with region traffic engineers to oversee projects through investigation, design and construction. Traffic studies determine if the intersection meets the requirements to trigger a signal warranting process. Locations that meet criteria are evaluated, and traffic engineers determine the best options to meet safety and traffic needs. A streamlined contracting process and use of stockpiled materials helps to expedite projects to address safety issues as quickly as possible. The program objective is to reduce high severity crashes by: • Expediting signal installation • Providing safe pedestrian access • Installing left-turn phasing and dual left-turn lanes • Replacing outdated traffic signals • Planning projects and determining eligibility • Making emergency repairs
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SIGNAL MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS FUNDING
State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding 2021: $3.52 million
The Traffic Signal Maintenance and Operations Program optimizes mobility, improves safety and strengthens the economy by improving traffic flow, reducing stops, increasing the visibility of traffic signals, and optimizing traffic signal timing for special events and businesses.
CONTACT
Mark Taylor 801 887-3714 marktaylor@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Most signals will detect bicycles, as well as vehicles and motorcycles, waiting at a red light. Real time management of traffic signal operations is deployed at 99% (previously over 90%) of UDOT’s intersections. UDOT has equipped all traffic signals with generator plugs so power can be restored quickly and easily during outages. Reflectorized yellow tape is now placed around traffic signal backplates to help increase signal transparency. Generator plugs are being installed on all traffic signals so power can be restored quickly and easily during power outages.
Real time traffic dashboard
Recent initiatives: Traffic Signal Event Management - UDOT has reduced delay during events by working with local venues and deploying signal timing plans to handle changes in travel demand. Increased Proactive Maintenance - Potential problems are addressed before road users experience inconvenience. Real-Time Traffic Signal Operations Management - Volumes, speeds, and other metrics are collected in real-time. UDOT was one of the first to use these new tools and has been instrumental in helping dozens of agencies nationally and world wide and throughout the world to use this technology. The Federal Highway Administration has added the program to their Every Day Counts Initiative to help others follow UDOT’s path. Uniform Guidelines for Traffic Signal Timing - all 47 Utah jurisdictions owning traffic signals are updating traffic signal timing parameters for consistency across the state. Extra Pedestrian Time - a special key switch that provides extra time for crossing guards has been installed at over 40 intersections.
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ITS DEPLOYMENT & MAINTENANCE FUNDING
State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding 2021: $7 million
CONTACT
Tyler Laing 801 887-3792 tlaing@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2019 Highlights Statewide master plan for ITS: a guided plan of deployment of ITS devices and systems will ensure traffic is being managed safely and effectively through technology solutions. Automated variable speed limit (VSL) software deployment: VSL corridors are now being planned statewide. VSL improves safety and traffic flow during weather, congestion, and other issues.
The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Deployment and Maintenance program uses state and federal funding to optimize mobility by improving UDOT’s ability to collect and disseminate traffic information. The program provides for expansion of UDOT’s fiber optic communication network, software, and devices, like cameras, overhead signs and traffic sensors, that allow UDOT to: • Explore, test and deploy new traffic management and operations technology and strategies, such as connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technology. • Continually manage the traffic signal network to help traffic flow more smoothly • Provide road users with information about traffic incidents, weather, construction delay, and travel times • Monitor traffic and quickly respond to mitigate the effects of crashes and disruptions. • Help maintenance crews anticipate weather and clear snow efficiently • Manage Express Lanes to keep all lanes operating at optimal levels • Support Utah Highway Patrol efforts to clear incidents quickly • Adjust freeway ramp meters to smooth out traffic flow
Fiber optic network expansion: new connections were made to UDOT maintenance sheds, traffic signals, and ATMS devices statewide. Variable message signs (VMS) end-oflife replacement: 12 variable message signs in Region 2 were replaced. Fiber optic systems end-of-life replacement: switches and other equipment in 4 fiber hubs and cabinets statewide were updated. Substandard in-ground fiber boxes were replaced. RWIS systems maintenance and upgrades: 135 components at various locations statewide were replaced.
The Traffic Management Division has expanded the Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) network in Utah to 134. RWIS stations measure atmospheric conditions and transmit data to UDOT’s Traffic Operations Center where meteorologists can make forecasts to support snow removal or construction efforts. Page 11
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FREEWAY OPS DEPLOYMENT & MAINTENANCE FUNDING
The Freeway Ops Deployment and Maintenance program increases system safety and reliability by replacing and updating Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) devices on freeways.
Programmed Funding 2021: $3.5 million
ITS unites traffic monitoring stations, road weather stations, traffic cameras, and other system components, with a power and communications backbone that allows UDOT to manage traffic in real time. A high-functioning ITS system significantly reduces fatalities and injuries and optimizes mobility.
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1
CONTACT
Jamie Mackey 801 514-9782 jamiemackey@utah.gov
At end-of-life, ITS devices can be unreliable or broken. Systematic device replacement is a holistic approach that conserves funding and supports the functionality of the entire transportation system.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2019 Highlights Traffic monitoring stations (TMS) upgrade: several stations were upgraded statewide in 2019. Plans are underway to upgrade UDOT’s aging ramp metering system. Network-monitoring software: software continues to be used to monitor and troubleshoot IP-addressed ITS and traffic signal devices.
UDOT ITS has experienced tremendous growth since the Traffic Operations Center opened in 1999. The system now includes over 2000 devices, along with supporting electronics. Without a plan to replace these devices, the system would become increasingly unreliable and costly to maintain.
Program activities include: • Replacing unreliable or non-functioning Freeway ITS devices, such as TMS and Ramp Meters, past end of life • Replacing Freeway ITS devices, such as TMS and Ramp Meters, that will reach end-of-life in current and future fiscal years before normal traffic flow is interrupted • Acquiring and managing 3rd-party data for use in Traffic Management and Operations • Operating and Maintaining our freeway systems, including Ramp Metering, Traffic Monitoring Stations, and Express Lanes* * Maintenance and operations of Express Lanes, part of the Freeway Ops program, comes from tolls collected on the lanes. Page 12
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CONNECTED & AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1
UDOT’s Transportation Technology Group explores and deploys connected and automated vehicle technology to improve safety and solve congestion challenges.
Programmed Funding 2021: $1 million
CONTACT
Blaine Leonard 801 887-3723 bleonard@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2019 Highlights Snow plow preemption: UDOT is one of the first in the nation to develop a system that lets snow plows request a green light while plowing. Called DSRC, the new technology is available on five corridors in Region Two and involves 55 intersections and 47 snow plows. This technology has recently been expanded into one corridor in Region 3. The system improves plow performance and removes snow and ice sooner to improve public safety. The plow preemption system is an expansion of an earlier system that lets late-running UTA buses request extra green time at a signal. Automated shuttle: A UDOT pilot project has given 6,300 riders the chance to safely experience a low speed, electronic, driverless vehicle at eight venues around the state. Done in conjunction with UTA, this project has helped UDOT and UTA understand the functionality and operation of an automated shuttle. Find out more at avshuttleutah.com
The UDOT/UTA Autonomous Shuttle takes passengers around a loop at Station Park in Farmington, Utah. The low-speed electric shuttle has carried over 6300 riders at eight venues in Utah.
UDOT leads the nation in making innovative technologies work to improve our transportation system. Some recent efforts include:
• Using connected vehicle technology, which allows vehicles to communicate wirelessly with other vehicles and UDOT infrastructure, to improve performance of UTA buses and UDOT snow plows.
• Exploring ways to use connected vehicle technology to glean information about highway crashes and weather from fleet vehicles.
• Designing ways to disseminate useful road condition data to cars so drivers can be better informed and make helpful decisions.
• Developing advanced data analytics systems to infer useful information from connected vehicle data through a partnership with Panasonic.
• Exploring the capabilities of automated vehicles to interact with traffic signals.
• Coordinating with other state DOTs and stakeholders to stay abreast of changes in this rapidly evolving field.
• Using existing fiber-optic cable to detect crashes and other events.
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BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, REHABILITATION & PRESERVATION FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1
The bridge programs use state and federal funding to replace, rehabilitate, preserve, maintain and inspect bridges.
Programmed Federal & State Funding 2021: $57 million 2022: $48 million 2023: $48 million
CONTACT
Eric Buell ebuell@utah.gov 801 822-4197
ACCOMPLISHMENTS This fund supports bridge rehabilitation and replacement, bridge maintenance, bridge preservation, bridge inspection and load rating maintenance. In 2019: One structure was replaced and three were rehabilitated. Eight structures are under construction for replacement or rehabilitation. Seven structures are in design for replacement or rehabilitation. Fifty two structures received preservation treatments.
 
I-70 Hydro demolition project
This program funds the systematic replacement, rehabilitation or preservation of existing bridges to address deficiencies due to aging and deterioration. The load rating, maintenance and inspection programs, which are also funded through this program, ensure that bridges are in adequate condition to accommodate anticipated traffic needs. Bridges are ranked based on deficiencies observed during biennial bridge inspections. Projects are ranked based on bridge condition, load rating, AADT, significance, and delay factors. Region requests, Region projects and local government requests are also considered when selecting projects. This program funds the replacement, rehabilitation, preservation and maintenance of all state owned bridges as well as local bridges on the federal aid system.
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FREIGHT PROGRAM FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding 2021: $13.9 million 2022: $13.9 million 2023: $13.9 million
The Freight Program, part of the UDOT Planning Division, supports the efficient movement of goods along major freight corridors throughout Utah by partnering with the freight community and conducting transportation studies and public outreach. Detailed and concise freight planning supports the local economy and allows UDOT to focus limited resources on projects that support economic activity.
CONTACT
Andrea Olson UDOT Planning Director 385-235-0315 andreaolson@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Current project using National Highway Freight Program funds: 56 West Grade Separated Railroad Crossing, 2020 Freight planning and studies: Utah State Rail Plan, 2015 Utah Freight Plan, 2017 U.S. 191 Truck Parking Study, 2019 Truck Parking Inventory Update, 2019
Trucks pass over a rail crossing on 5600 West, a critical urban freight corridor in Salt Lake County. Trains entering the adjacent Salt Lake City Intermodal Terminal can cause significant delay for trucks traveling on 5600 West. National Highway Freight Program funds are being used to construct a bridge over the tracks to eliminate wait times and improve freight mobility.
The National Highway Freight Program, established under the FAST Act, provides funding to carry out projects that benefit the movement of freight on the National Highway Freight Network (NHFN). UDOT has used this funding to help construct needed projects on major freight corridors. The UDOT Planning Division prepares and updates the statewide freight and rail plans, which are required by federal law to be eligible for NHFP and rail capital grant funding, respectively. The Planning Division also leads the state’s Freight Advisory Committee (FAC), composed of important freight stakeholders from both the public and private sectors and provides feedback and recommendations on freight mobility and projects.
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TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1
The Transportation Alternatives Program supports projects that enhance safety and expand options for non-drivers, mitigate environmental impacts and convert former interstate facilities to new uses.
Programmed Funding 2021: $2.8 million 2022: $2.8 million 2023: $2.8 million
CONTACTS
Chris Potter 801 633-6255 cpotter@utah.gov Region Program Managers Region One: Nathan Peterson 801 620-1683 natepeterson@utah.gov Region Two: Brad Palmer 801 887-3435 bgpalmer@utah.gov Region Three: Matt Parker 801 361-3250 mattparker@utah.gov Region Four: Kirk Thornock 435 612-3896 kthornock@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 800 South, Roosevelt • Panguitch Area Trail Heads, Panguitch • Uintah County Trails Master Plan, Uintah County • US-40; 100 South to 300 North, Myton
A bicycle and pedestrian trail
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) changed the way funds are distributed and programmed. Funds are split in half between Utah Metropolitan Planning Agencies and UDOT. To qualify for funding all projects must fit into one of nine federally designated categories. Examples include: • Construction, planning and design of facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act • Safe routes for non drivers to access daily needs. • Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trails. • Any Environmental mitigation activity • Reduced vehicle-caused wildlife mortality • Safe Routes to School projects
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TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding 2021: $105.7 million
The Transportation Solutions program funds projects that improve traffic safety and mobility. Project types include choke point improvements, sign modification or replacement, lighting, barrier replacement or upgrades and safety projects.
CONTACT
Region Program Managers Region One: Nathan Peterson 801 620-1683 natepeterson@utah.gov Region Two: Brad Palmer 801 887-3435 bgpalmer@utah.gov
The SR 9 Passing Lane project has had a positive impact on both travel and safety.
Region Three: Matt Parker 801 361-3250
mattparker@utah.gov Region Four: Kirk Thornock 435 612-3896 kthornock@utah.gov ACCOMPLISHMENTS Highlights from UDOT Region Four: SR-9 passing lanes, two lanes westbound, one lane east bound and extension of one eastbound lane. I-15 pedestrian under-crossing
This pedestrian underpass, at 400 South beneath I-15 in St. George, improves mobility at 100 South and 700 South by reducing multi-modal friction between pedestrians and motorists, and reduces vehicular trips to other interstate crossings in the area. Page 17
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REGION CONTINGENCY FUNDING
State Year: July 1
Programmed Funds Per Region: 2021: $1.5 million
Contingency Funding is provided to UDOT regional offices and UDOT Central Program Development to assist local areas with unanticipated, critical or emergency needs.
CONTACT
Region Program Managers Region One: Nathan Peterson 801 620-1683 natepeterson@utah.gov Region Two: Brad Palmer 801 887-3435 bgpalmer@utah.gov Region Three: Matt Parker 801 361-3250 mattparker@utah.gov Region Four: Kirk Thornock 435 612-3896 kthornock@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Examples:
In 2019, UDOT and the Brighton community partnered to improve a roundabout.
Projects are conducted in partnership with local governments and are intended to meet needs associated with the state highway system. Most projects are small and include improving drainage, repairing and optimizing signals or improving safety on a pedestrian facility. Each region receives $1.5 million each state fiscal year with the remaining funds to be used by the Program Development Engineer.
Brighton Roundabout, in partnership with Brighton Community Rockport Road Widening, in partnership with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Northeast Tooele County Area Study Partnered with Tooele City and Tooele County
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REGION CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT FUNDING
State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding per Region: 2021: $150 thousand
CONTACT
Region Program Managers Region One: Nathan Peterson 801 620-1683 natepeterson@utah.gov
The Region Concept Development program allocates funding to the each of the four UDOT Regions to study and develop a practical scope, schedule, budget, and list of potential risks for future projects. These studies are normally completed for major construction projects, including reconstruction, choke point, and passing lanes. Following the April Transportation Commission meeting, each region begins identifying projects for the next Statewide Transportation Improvement Program Workshop. Each Region is allocated $100,000 to complete concept reports that reflect a practical budget, scope and summary of risks for the purpose of project selection.
Region Two: Brad Palmer 801 887-3435 bgpalmer@utah.gov Region Three: Matt Parker 801 361-3250 mattparker@utah.gov Region Four: Kirk Thornock 435 612-3896 kthornock@utah.gov
The Region Concept Development program allocates funding to each of the four UDOT Regions.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION EFFORTS FUNDING
State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding 2021: $800 thousand
Communication programs improve safety and mobility by providing messages, real-time traffic information, and construction updates so road users can make wise travel choices.
CONTACT
Elizabeth Weight, Director Communications Division eweight@utah.gov 801 580-2362
ACCOMPLISHMENTS National statistics suggest that more than 70 percent of crashes involve distraction. In 2019, UDOT’s Zero Fatalities launched an aggressive campaign employing social media influencers who took UDOT’s message to hundreds of thousands of people within and outside of Utah. During the winter of 2019-2020, UDOT launched an intensive social media outreach effort to deliver updates on traffic and weather for those who use the Cottonwood Canyons in northern Utah. This program is a pilot for possible similar outreach efforts in other ski areas and national parks in southern Utah. Media outreach resulted in 4,629 print, online and broadcast stories, up significantly from last year. Eighty-seven percent of these stories were neutral, 10 percent were positive and only 3 percent were negative. Key coverage topics included the autonomous shuttle, an I-15 tanker fire and full freeway closure, and the success of the I-80 wildlife bridge in Parleys Canyon.
Caption: During the past year UDOT has worked hard to become a nationally recognized leader in the use of social media by a government agency. While we have been on social media for a number of years, during the past year we have stepped up our efforts to use social media as a way to reach people with important information, creating ads, posters and informative videos specifically for social media, such as the weekly traffic updates with John Gleason pictured above. Our social media presence on various platforms has grown significantly, with 20,921 followers on Facebook, 30,700 followers on Twitter, 2,814 followers on Instagram, 2,270 subscribers on YouTube and 985 followers on LinkedIn.
UDOT Traffic website and smart phone app: Provides live cameras, real-time traffic conditions, and statewide construction information. Special messages are integrated to communicate with diverse audiences. The UDOT Traffic App has been downloaded nearly 700,000 times. Media Relations: Media coverage prior to major construction-related closures or long-term traffic impacts helps optimize mobility and showcase helpful innovations such as new intersection designs or variable speed limit signs. TravelWise Outreach: Promoting trip reduction strategies like teleworking, carpooling or taking public transit, helps road users avoid delays, save energy, and help benefit air quality. New TravelWise Alerts, provided through the UDOT Traffic app, urge drivers to reduce trips during bad air quality days or major weather events. Zero Fatalities: Messages attack drowsy driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving, impaired driving and not buckling up, through powerful TV and radio ads, public events, websites, driver education classes and media coverage.
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STATE PARK ACCESS FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1
The State Park Access Program provides state matching funds for projects on local roads that provide access to state parks.
Programmed Funding 2021: $500 thousand
CONTACT
Chris Potter 801 633-6255 cpotter@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Goblin Valley Millsite State Parks, chip seal Red Fleet State Park, access road Bear River State Park, Cisco road access Snow Canyon access road Wasatch Mountain State Park access road Millsite State Park access road Escalante State Park and Kodachrome Basin State Park access roads
Access road to Wasatch Mountain State Park
Municipalities may apply to the Joint Highway Committee for state funds to make necessary improvements and repairs. Participation in the program requires local governments to provide half of project funding. Improving access to state parks helps support the tourism industry in Utah. State parks benefit the state by: • Generating $9.85 in local economic impact for every $1 of general fund appropriation • Generating $67 million in state economic benefit through day-use, camping and golf • Paying $11.2 million to individual counties in 2010 property tax for off-highway vehicles and boats • Collecting and paying more than one million dollars in state and local taxes to counties and communities
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STATE PLANNING FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1
State Planning Program provides information about the transportation system to help plan transportation improvements and expand active transportation options.
Programmed Funding 2021: $2.7 million 2022: $2.7 million 2023: $2.7 million
CONTACT
Andrea Olson 385 235-0315 andreaolson@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Developed a project prioritization process for the Transportation Commission that incorporates land use, economic development, and health into multi-modal transportation funding decisions. Awarded nearly $1 million in technical assistance planning grants. Hosted the Move Utah Summit, to support active, healthy and connected communities.
State Planning participates in the TravelWise Rethink Your Trip campaigns.
The Planning Division works collaboratively with MPOs, local governments, transit agencies and groups within UDOT to plan Utah’s evolving transportation system. Planning functions include: Long Range Planning: Continuous collaborative planning for transportation improvements. The State’s long range plan is updated every four years. UDOT and the state’s MPOs combine plans for Utah’s Unified Transportation Plan.
Completed the 30-year Statewide Rural Long-Range Transportation Plan for multi-modal transportation projects.
Intermediate Range and Collaborative Planning: Addressing nearerterm planning needs, such as solutions development/corridor planning, transportation and land use coordination with local governments, and joint studies with planning partners.
Continued planning activities in each of the regions supported by the new region planning manager positions.
TravelWise: Reducing demand on our roadways by encouraging Utahns to drive less, drive smarter, and use alternative modes of transportation.
Supported travel demand management awareness campaigns including the Clear the Air Challenge and Rethink Your Trip. Used the TravelWIse program to develop first mile/last mile concepts to better connect to transit stations.
Travel Demand Modeling: Forecasting travel demand, a major component of developing the State’s Long-Range Transportation Plan. Air Quality Planning: Working with regulatory agencies and local MPOs to assure compliance with federal air quality rules. Active Transportation: Collaborating with partners to improve the safety, accessibility and availability of facilities for pedestrians and cyclists throughout the state. Page 22
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PLANNING STUDIES FUNDING
State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding 2021: $800 thousand $500 thousand, corridor studies $300 thousand, TLC grant
The UDOT Planning Division works with UDOT regions and other planning partners to develop and execute planning processes that enable UDOT to use resources more efficiently and provide transportation infrastructure that better fits the context of local communities.
CONTACT
Andrea Olson UDOT Planning Director 385-235-0315 andreaolson@utah.gov
State Planning participates in the TravelWise Rethink Your Trip campaigns.
An attendee of a public meeting views a map alongside UDOT representatives.
Solutions Development The UDOT Planning Division has developed a corridor planning process, called Solutions Development, that invites local governments and partner agencies to understand and implement quality of life principles. Solutions Development relies on being context-based, holistic, and multimodal when looking at future corridor needs. The process also bridges the gap between short and long-range transportation planning by anticipating needs in a five to 15 year time frame, and provides a lens to view the corridor through other department efforts, such as asset management, risk and resiliency, and environmental processes. Transportation and Land Use Connection (TLC) The TLC is a technical assistance grant program helps local communities achieve a high quality of life through enhanced mobility, better air quality, and improved economic opportunities. Administered by the Wasatch Front Regional Council, in partnership with Salt Lake County, Utah Transit Authority and UDOT, TLC funding helps communities plan for growth and make changes to the built environment that reduce traffic and enable more people to easily walk, bike, and use transit. Page 23
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STATE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding 2021: $4.5 million 2022: $4.5 million 2023: $4.5 million
CONTACT
Cameron Kergaye 801-965-2576 ckergaye@utah.gov
ACHIE VEMENTS During 2019, the Research and Innovation Division:
The UDOT Research and Innovation Division works with FHWA, other public agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector to support research and provide high-value information to the transportation community. Research and Innovation Division activities include: • Identifying implementable research ideas • Managing research projects • Publishing and presenting research reports, results and recommendations • Promoting new technologies through tours or demonstrations • Working with other states on pool-funded research in areas of concern • Promoting innovation and process improvement Funding for the UDOT Research and Innovation Division is provided through the Federal State Planning and Research Program. Additional funding is provided by the State of Utah and other federal programs. Research activities are federally mandated.
Held the annual UTRAC Workshop, a collaborative effort to identify research priorities and selected 28 research projects to fund or manage. Identified examples of successful implementation of research results including a simplified method to predict where soil liquefaction may occur in a strong earthquake in Utah and what effects that liquefaction may cause at the ground surface. UDOT’s Innovation and Implementation staff gathered dozens of innovations and practices implemented by UDOT employees and shared that list with all of UDOT in the 2019 Innovations and Efficiencies Report.
Researchers and UDOT experts identify research priorities at the annual 2019 UTRAC Workshop. UDOT Research and Innovation Division activities provide opportunities for UDOT professionals, universities, and consultants to engage in high-value research and innovation to benefit the transportation community.
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JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFERS FUNDING
State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding: 2021: 0
CONTACT
Ivan Hartle 435 633-3553 ihartle@utah.gov
Jurisdictional Transfer Funds are used to assist with physical improvements deemed necessary on the roadway before a transfer is completed, or they may be included as a part of the transfer agreement. The Legislature may add to or delete highways or sections of highways to the state highway system. For more information about changes to the state highway system, see the Utah Code, Title 72, Chapter 4.
An example of a recent Jurisdictional Transfer: The City of Orem and Lindon City have requested to transfer ownership, maintenance and jurisdictional responsibilities of roadway known as 600 South, Lindon and 1600 North, Orem to the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). Region 3 has concluded that the aforementioned roadway has regional significance to the transportation system and recommends transfer of jurisdiction of the roadway to UDOT. The segment of roadway recommended to be added to the state roadway network begins at the NB off-ramp with I-15 in Orem and Lindon, easterly on 600 South, Lindon and 1600 North, Orem to US-89 in Orem. This would be a continuation of existing SR-241 that begins at SR-114 (Geneva Road) and currently ends at the NB offramp with I-15, thus making SR-241 contiguous from SR-114 to US-89.
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TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT FUND (TIF) FUNDING
State Year: July 1
TIF funding is primarily used for improving or optimizing capacity. Projects built using TIF funding also qualify for maintenance using TIF funding.
Programmed Funding 2021: $779.6 million 2022: $551.9 million 2023: $476.3 million 2024: $384.5 million
CONTACT
Ben Huot 801 965-4913 bhuot@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS The TIF has funded many projects that are important to current and future mobility needs, including the Mountain View Corridor, a planned freeway in western Salt Lake County and northwestern Utah County. MVC will have phased implementation to address short-term regional needs, and will eventually be a 35-mile freeway from I-80 in Salt Lake to Lehi Main Street. Other recent projects: Santaquin Main Street, Phase 2 SR-145, Pioneer Crossing Extension SR 26, Riverdale Road over the Rail Road, I-15, Payson to Spanish Fork
Mountain View Corridor in Salt Lake County, 5400 South to 4100 South — Major construction has begun between 5400 S. to 4100 S. This segment of construction will build the outside lanes of Mountain View Corridor from 5400 South to 4100 South in the initial construction phase, connecting to the already open section of Mountain View Corridor. The 4100 South and 5600 West intersection will also be reconstructed.
The TIF capacity program was created in the 2005 Special Session by House Bill 108 and contains revenue from legislative appropriations, sales tax and vehicle registration fees. In 2005 8.3 percent of sales tax revenue and half of auto-related sales tax was added and in 2011, 30 percent of sales tax growth was added. Future maintenance projects on TIFF facilities can be funded by TIFF funds. Once projects funded by the Centennial Highway Fund and Critical Highway Needs Fund are complete, the remaining balance transfers to the TIF.
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HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING Federal Year: October 1 Programmed Funding 2021: $21.8 million 2022: $21.8 million 2023: $21.8 million
CONTACT
Jeff Lewis, P.E. 801 965-4285 jefflewis@utah.gov
The federally-funded Highway Safety Improvement Program supports infrastructure and non-infrastructure efforts that have the potential to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries. Projects may be on any public roadway at a location with a correctable fatal or serious injury crash history or a proven safety countermeasure that can be implemented systematically, show a positive estimated benefit to cost ratio, and conform to the State Strategic Highway Safety Plan. UDOT collaborates with FHWA to select and oversee projects. Qualified projects are ranked and selected based on estimated benefit to cost ratio. Infrastructure projects typically include: • Installing features (barrier, rumble strips, warning signs, and pavement markings) that prevent or mitigate run-off-road crashes • Removing or protecting roadside obstructions • Upgrading traffic signals to protected left turn phasing or flashing yellow arrows to remove conflict points • Widening intersections to add turn lanes Non-infrastructure projects include: • Program management • Crash database development • Crash prediction models and other studies that identify future infrastructure project locations and/or mitigations
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Every life lost due to traffic deaths continues to affect us all. UDOT is working hard to reach Zero Fatalities. Educating drivers to avoid dangerous driving behaviors and implementing measures to improve safety can help bring us closer to our goal of Zero Fatalities.
Overall traffic fatalities are down 5 percent over last year and nearly 35 percent since 2000. Utah’s fatality rate is at an all-time low.
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RAILWAY-HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1
The Railway-Highway Grade Crossing Program, funded by the Federal Highway Administration, supports data collection efforts and projects that mitigate at-grade crossing crash risk.
Programmed Funding (Including state matching funds @ 10%)
2021: $2.05 million 2022: $2.05 million 2023: $2.05 million
CONTACT
Jim Golden 801 360-0052 jimgolden@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2019 projects: Crossing Inventory Various Queue Cutter, Signal Upgrades 1100 North North Salt Lake Cantilevers 820 North Pedestrian Crossing Improvements in Provo
Active warning devices on Faust Road in Tooele County
5600 West 800 South Overpass Iron County Hump Crossing Improvements Active Warning Devices on 1500 East Uintah and 2550 in South Ogden
Installation of a queue cutter signal near railroad tracks in Region One. Queue cutter signals coordinate with other nearby signals to keep tracks clear of vehicles.
UDOT oversees all public highway-rail at-grade crossings in Utah. Railroads have responsibility for safety at all private at-grade crossings. The goal of the program is to improve the safety of all crossing users, and to support the efficient use of crossings by trains, vehicles and pedestrians by: • Eliminating public at-grade crossings, where possible • Performing yearly inspections and correcting deficiencies • Funding projects that mitigate crash risk The program has many important ongoing efforts, including: • Standardizing preemption of traffic signals near at-grade crossings. • Upgrading crossings with stop/yield signs to active warnings • Installing at-grade pedestrian safety improvements.
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SAFE ROUTES UTAH FUNDING
State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding 2021: $1.4 million
Safe Routes Utah gives parents programs and tools that support a safe walking or riding environment for children traveling to and from neighborhood schools.
CONTACT
Travis Evans 801 965-4486 tpevans@utah.gov Kristen Hoschouer khoschouer@utah.gov 801 554-5049
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Since 2007, 75 projects have been funded including both infrastructure improvements and non-infrastructure activities. UDOT announced 7 new projects for Fiscal Years 2019-2021. Safe Routes Utah encourages students to walk or bike to school at least three days a week in September and April. Thousands of students from schools across the state participate in the two events called the Walk More in Four Challenge.
Governor Gary Herbert walks to school with children and parents.
Programs: • On-line mapping software lets schools create and distribute maps that show the safest walking and biking routes. New software lets schools complete safe routing plans more easily. • The Walk More in Four event that encourages students in Kindergarten through eighth grade to walk or bike safely to school. • Snap, Walk ‘n Roll Assemblies are free to schools and teach students bicycle and pedestrian safety and how to stay safe around road work • UDOT’s Walking School Bus App that creates route plans and alerts parents when students have arrived at school School Assemblies: Safe Routes Utah sponsors school events that encourage parents and kids to adopt good safety practices at all times, not just on the way to school. Crossing Guard Training: The UDOT Crossing Guard Fundamentals DVD and Quick Reference are aids to law enforcement agencies who have the responsibility to train crossing guards. Infrastructure Projects: Improvements, such as sidewalks, paved trails and installed bike racks are eligible for funding.
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NON-URBAN PROGRAM FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 Programmed Funding (Including matching funds @ 6.77%) 2021: $6.0 million 2022: $6.0 million 2023: $6.0 million
The Joint Highway Committee Non-Urban Program provides federal funding for roadway safety and condition improvements in communities having a population of 5000 or less.
CONTACT
Chris Potter 801-633-6255 cpotter@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Morgan Valley Drive; Peterson to Porterville, (Morgan County) Full-Depth Reclamation on Mormon Trail Road (Tooele County) Brown’s Park Road Phase IV (Daggett County) 300 West: SR-89 to Buttercup Boulevard Garden City (Rich County) Red Wash Road, Phase 2 (3.0 Miles) (Uintah County) Mormon Trail Road, full-depth reclamation, (Tooele County)
Full-Depth Reclamation on Mormon Trail Road in Tooele County
The Joint Highway Committee oversees applications on an annual basis; however local agencies may only have one project in the program at one time, and projects must be completed before agencies submit another application. Preference is given to projects that provide safety features and upgrade and improve existing roadway conditions. Projects must be located within non-urban areas and functionally classified as a major collector or higher. The value of the project must be between $4 hundred-thousand and $2 million.
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SMALL URBAN PROGRAM FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 Programmed Funding (Including matching funds @ 6.77%)
2021: $8.6 million plus match 2022: $8.6 million plus match 2023: $8.6 million plus match
CONTACT
Chris Potter 801 633-6255 cpotter@utah.gov
The Joint Highway Committee Small Urban Program provides federal funding for roadway safety and condition improvements for communities having a population between 5 thousand and 2 hundred-thousand. The Joint Highway Committee oversees applications to the program on an annual basis. Preference is given to projects that provide safety features and upgrade and improve existing roadway conditions. To be eligible, projects must be located within small urban areas and functionally classified as a major collector or higher. The maximum amount of federal aid available for a project was recently increased from $1 million to $1.5 million.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Park City Prospector Dr., Park City Kilby Road/Landmark Dr. Roundabout, Summit County Jeremy Ranch Frontage Road Intersection Improvements, Summit County 100 East Phase III; 300 South to Main St., Richfield SR-28 Main Street; 200 South to 200 North, Nephi
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OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE PROGRAM FUNDING
The Joint Highway Commission Off-System Bridge Program helps aid in removing deficient structures from the National Bridge Inventory.
Programmed Funding (Includes state matching funds @ 6.77%) 2021: $2.1 million 2022: $2.1 million 2023: $2.1 million
The Joint Highway Commission oversees the program and accepts project applications on an annual basis. The program improves public safety and reduces ongoing maintenance costs often associated with aging infrastructure.
Federal Year: October 1
CONTACT
Chris Potter 801 633-6255 cpotter@utah.gov
The structure must be located on a rural minor collector or urban or rural local road. For more information visit the Off-System Bridge Program page on the UDOT Website.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 6400 West UT & SL Canal Bridge, West Valley Iowa Strings Brigdes, Box Elder County
The Icy Springs Bridge, improved in 2017, has a wider cross-section and increased span to improve safety and reduce flooding.
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RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 Programmed Funding 2021: $1.5 million 2022: $1.5 million 2023: $1.5 million
The Recreational Trails Program provides Federal Highway Administration grants to build and maintain recreational trails for motorized and nonmotorized use.
CONTACT
Chris Haller Utah Division of Parks and Recreation 801 349-0487 chrishaller@utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Applications received: 63 Applications awarded: 38 Total project value: $10,144 million Project Examples: Gate Buttress Infrastructure Phase II Iron and Beaver Non-moto Trail System Expansion Little Hole National Recreation Trail Sustainability Marking Moab’s Backcountry Routes Gooseberry and Paiute Trail Signage
A trail project before and after. Recreational trails support community and economic development and healthy outdoor recreation.
The program is administered locally by the Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation. Projects are subject to a 50/50 minimum sponsor match. Once approved, projects are then placed on the State Transportation Improvement Program list. Funds may also be used to provide trailside and trail head facilities and to facilitate access for people with disabilities.
Snowmobile motorized Basics Education Program
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LANDS ACCESS ACCESS PROGRAM PROGRAM FEDERAL LANDS FUNDING
Federal Year: year: October 1 Programmed Funding funding 2019: $11.7 million million 2021: $11.9 2020: $11.9 million million 2022: $11.9 2021: $11.9 million million 2023: $11.9 2022: $11.9 million 2023: $11.9 million CONTACTS 2024: million Laurie$11.9 Miskimins Federal Lands Access Program laurie. miskimins@dot.gov
CONTACT
James Herlyck William Lawrence Federal Lands Access Program james. 801 964-4468 herlyck@dot.gov billlawrence@Utah.gov
ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Projects have been selected, planned, Five programmed projects havethrough been selected, and 2024. The planned, andcall programmed most recent for projectsthrough included 2020: the selection of the following: Cascade Springs Springs Road, Cascade Road, restoration restoration and and rehabilitation in Uinta Wasatch Cache rehabilitation in Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest, National Forest, Wasatch Wasatch County County State Route State Route 149, 149, bridge bridge replacement replacement and rehabilitation and rehabilitation at at Dinosaur Dinosaur National National Monument, sponsored Monument, sponsored by by UDOT UDOT Ephraim Canyon Ephraim Canyon Road, Road, restoration restoration and and rehabilitation in Manti-LaSal rehabilitation in Manti-LaSal National National Forest, sponsored Forest, sponsored by by Sanpete Sanpete County County Lion Boulevard, Boulevard, parking Lion parking in in Zion Zion National National park, sponsored by Town of Springdale park, sponsored by Town of Springdale Strawberry Sheep Strawberry Sheep Creek, Creek, restoration restoration and rehabilitation, sponsored and rehabilitation, sponsored by by Wasatch and Wasatch and Utah Utah Counties Counties For more information, see the Utah For more information, see the Utah Access Program page on the FHWA Access Program page on the FHWA website. website.
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The Navajo Lake recreation area is one of the most popular recreation destinations Thethe Navajo recreation area one of the most popular recreation destinations on DixieLake National Forest. Theisroad prior to improvements consisted of 4-6” on the Dixie Nationalsurface Forest.base The road to improvements consisted of 4-6"ofofdust aggregate of aggregate that prior generated an unacceptable amount when surface base that unacceptable amount of dust when traveled uponwith by traveled upon bygenerated motorists.anThe unpaved roadway also presented motorists motorists. unpaved roadway also presented motorists an unsafe design standard an unsafe The design standard that was inadequate for the with amount of traffic generated thatthis wasroad. inadequate for the amount of trafficeliminated generated unwanted/unsafe on this road. Reconstructing the on Reconstructing the roadway dust clouds, roadway eliminated unwanted/unsafe dust clouds, but alsoand included sight but also included improved sight distance for motorists betterimproved air quality to distancepedestrians for motoristsalong and better air quality to nearby pedestrians alongspots, the road nearby the road (pullouts, campgrounds, fishing etc).(pullouts,completed campgrounds, spots,ofetc). The completed consisted of reconstructing The workfishing consisted reconstructing thework existing 22’ wide roadway by the existing 22'towide roadway 22’ by widening to awith consistent 22' wide shoulders on widening a consistent wide road, 4’ shoulders onroad, each with side,4'providing each side, providing space for activeThe transportation. The workofalso consisted of adequate space for adequate active transportation. work also consisted creating creating pedestrian crosswalks all campgrounds and pullouts, paving 4 existing pedestrian crosswalks at/nearat/near all campgrounds and pullouts, paving 4 existing (scenic) pull outs, outs, and (HIP) signs and (scenic) andinstalling installingnew newHigh HighIntensity IntensityPrismatic Prismatic (HIP)highway highway signs and object markers. from State Highway 14 14 to the intersection of Forest object markers.The Theproject projectpaved paved from State Highway to the intersection of Forest Service Road some of the improvements Service Road (FSR) (FSR) #31672. (see (seepicture pictureabove aboveshowing showing some of the improvements completed). completed). Page Page34 29
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METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS FUNDING
Federal Year: October 1 Programmed Funding 2020: $60.3 million 2021: $60.3 million 2022: $60.3 million 2023: $60.3 million
CONTACT
Robert Pelly 801 870-1792 rpelly@utah.gov
Metropolitan Planning Organizations are the federally mandated and funded transportation planning entity for urban areas with a population over 50 thousand. MPOs act as a partner in coordination with cities, counties, transit and state transportation agencies to develop and recommend improvements to highways and transit. Utah’s MPOs each develop a 30-year Regional Transportation Program, called the Long-Range Plan and a Transportation Improvement Program. The LRP is produced every four years and lists capacity-driven projects addressing longterm mobility needs.
THE PLANNING PROCESS Transportation planning is a cooperative process designed to foster involvement by all users of the system through a proactive public participation process. Utah’s MPOs include: Cache Metropolitan Planning Organization - MPO for Cache Valley urban area Dixie Metropolitan Planning Organization - MPO for the St. George urban area Mountainland Association of Governments - MPO for the Provo and Orem urban area Wasatch Front Regional Council - MPO for the Salt Lake City and Ogden urban areas MPOs are federally mandated. Strategic, data-based planning helps identify and prioritize projects that address delay. UDOT partners with local MPOs to develop transportation options that address present and future needs.
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UTAH STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BANK FUNDING
State Year: July 1 Programmed Funding 2018 Capitalized Total = $62.48 million, (2018 Legislative Session) 2018 uncommitted balance available = $30.4 Million.
CONTACT
The Utah State Infrastructure Bank provides loans and credit enhancement to local government or private sponsors of transportation or transit projects. The loans hep state agencies leverage federal and non-federal transportation funds, assist local areas to develop facilities, and promote public-private partnerships. Loans can offer advantages over only grant-based funding by allowing project delivery to be accelerated by and helping local governments complete a financial plan.
Lyle McMillan 801 633-6243 lmcmillan@utah.gov
The fixed-rate, low-interest loans are tied to the State of Utah bonding rate and term length. Repayment must be completed no more than ten years from the time the loan is executed. No one entity may borrow more than twenty five percent of the fund.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The Utah Transportation Commission has the authority to approve all qualified requests and loan terms. SIB loans can augment other project funding.
St. George City, Logan City and Washington City have recently completed loans. Fountain Green City West Jordan City and Cedar City currently have outstanding loans and projects are underway. Vineyard City has recently been approved for a loan.
The fund is a revolving account that does not deplete. Prior to 2012, the fund was capitalized at $4 million, including interest. House Bill 377, which passed in the 2012 legislative session, added $20 million to the account.
Project example: Cedar City obtained a SIB loan to augment other funding to improve the South Cedar Interchange. MIDA State Infrastructure Loan Update: In December 2017, the Commission approved a loan for $10 million to MIDA, with a 2.25% interest rate and a 15-year term. In SB-110, the 2018 Legislature appropriated another $4 million. The only difference is the loan amount per the legislative appropriation, and the corresponding amortization. The other loan terms remain unchanged. Ivan Hartle, UDOT Programming Director, requested approval to enter into the loan agreement for the updated amount of $14 million. Commissioner Law moved to approve the request and Commissioner McConkie seconded the motion. The request was unanimously approved.
SIB funds helped Cedar City complete a much needed project on I-15: 1-3, new ramps,a DDI, realignment and new profile of Cross Hollow Road; 4-5, the old flyover was saved for a pedestrian and livestock crosswalk and surplus property was utilized, and 6, the interchange area was landscaped.
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