Legislative Update: American Clean Energy Act and Highway Trust Fund Challenges (June 2009)
This legislative update discusses key developments regarding the American Clean Energy and Security Act and the challenges facing the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) as it approaches its expiration at the end of September 2009. With a forecasted funding shortfall of $5-7 billion needed through September and an additional $10 billion required for fiscal year 2010, the administration is exploring potential solutions, including spending reductions and leveraging the general fund. Additionally, proposed bills in the Arizona Legislature aim to enhance transportation partnerships and develop toll roads for cities and towns.
Legislative Update: American Clean Energy Act and Highway Trust Fund Challenges (June 2009)
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Legislative Update MAG Regional Council June 24, 2009
Legislative Update • American Clean Energy and Security Act • Highway Trust Fund • Reauthorization • Arizona Legislature
American Clean Energy and Security Act • Current version • MPOs serving greater than 200,000 population: Transportation Management Areas (TMAs) • Submit greenhouse gas reduction goals • For transportation-related emissions • Does not provide funding for at TMA level • Have taken steps to inform House staff
Highway Trust Fund • Expected shortfall in August 2009 • Causes a cash flow issue • Need $5-7 billion through September 2009 • Need additional $10 billion for FY 2010 • Administration to devise potential solution • Last year’s solution: monies from general fund • This year’s potential proposal: spending reductions
Reauthorization • Set to expire at the end of September 2009 • HTF shortfall & FY 2010 Budget • Administration requesting 18 month extension of SAFETEA-LU
Reauthorization • Surface Transportation Authorization Act • Dollar amounts pending • Emphasizes consolidating programs • Metropolitan Mobility & Access Program: • MPOs discretion to shift funding from highways to transit • Expand percentage of STP funds allocated to MPOs
State Transportation Revenue & Budget • Highway User Revenue Fund • Down 7.4% over FY 2008 • Down 16% in May 2009 versus May 2008 • Legislature’s FY 2010 Proposal • 15% reduction = $167.5 million fund transfer ADOT News Release: http://www.azdot.gov/CCPartnerships/News/NRel2330.asp
Arizona Legislature • HB 2167; Transportation Omnibus • Toll roads for cities and towns • Transportation Working Group • Towing; Photo Radar; Other • HB 2396; Public Private Partnerships • Allows ADOT to enter PPP agreements • ADOT to set rules & guidelines for PPP agreements
