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Implementation of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009

This document provides an overview of the implementation of the ARRA of 2009 in Georgia, including the apportionment of funds for highway infrastructure investment and the distribution of funds for areas greater than 200K. It also covers the eligibility and planning requirements for highway funds and highlights the discretionary grant program. Contact information for the Georgia Division of FHWA is provided.

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Implementation of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009

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  1. Implementation of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 FHWA Georgia Division February 25, 2009

  2. Context – ARRA of 2009 • Signed into law on February 17, 2009 • To retain and create jobs • Infrastructure investment • Accountability and transparency

  3. Overview of Final Legislation • $27.5 Billion for Highways • $8.4 Billion for Transit • $9.3 Billion for Rail • $1.5 Billion for Discretionary Program • $1.3 Billion for Aviation • $0.12 Billion Misc. Other Transportation • $48.12 Billion TOTAL for TRANSPORTATION

  4. Total Apportionment for Georgia

  5. ESTIMATED APPORTIONMENT OF FUNDS FORHIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTPURSUANT TO THE ARRA of 2009 • GEORGIA - $931,585,680 • Mandatory TE - $27,947,570 • Areas over 200K – $143,993,510 • Areas < 200K - $118,185,897 • Areas under 5K - $17,296,297 • Any Area - $624,162,406 • Source: Estimated Apportionment Table 2 http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/economicrecovery/esttable2.htm

  6. Estimated Distribution for Areas Greater than 200K Pursuant to the ARRA of 2009 • Atlanta - $119,480,348 • Augusta-Richmond County -$8,536,373 • Chattanooga - $2,244,285 • Columbus – $6,601,386 • Savannah - $7,131,118 • Source: Estimated Apportionment Table 3 http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/economicrecovery/esttable3.htm

  7. Overview – For Highways • One-half of the funds have to be obligated within 120-days of fund apportionments to the States on ready to go projects • All of the funds have to be obligated within 1 year • No waivers of Federal Requirements (planning or otherwise)

  8. Overview – Highway Funds • Eligibility – Same as STP funds • Prohibition on converting A/C • Up to 100% Federal share • Certification requirement – States to certify within 30-days their maintenance of effort with non-federal funds, handled by OST, for all modes. • Failure to certify means can’t participate in redistribution of obligation authority

  9. Overview • Planning Requirements Still Hold • Projects must be in a STIP/TIP and a metropolitan transportation plan. • Must meet conformity requirements in non attainment and maintenance areas • Funds not obligated on required time frames will be taken back and reallocated to other states.

  10. Overview • Discretionary Grant Program • $1.5 Billion • OST will establish criteria in 90-days • Highways, transit, intermodal/port access • Federal share up to 100% • Preference for projects to be finished in 3yrs

  11. What’s Next • Implementation guidance to be released soon • Funds apportioned to the states (approximately 2 weeks) • Reporting starts 90-days from apportionment • 50% of funds obligated 120-days from apportionment

  12. Website and Guidance • FHWA Website www.fhwa.dot.gov/economicrecovery

  13. Georgia Division Contacts • Sabrina David, AICP • sabrina.david@fhwa.dot.gov • (404) 562-3650 • Andrew Edwards • andrew.edwards@fhwa.dot.gov • (404)562-3659

  14. QUESTIONS

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