achieving performance targets; has made efficient and cost-effective targets, particularly for measures that are identified by US DOT. transportation investments; relies on public input so that investment decisions are transparent and accountable and provides accessible reports about State performance. Within five years, requires US DOT report to Congress on the effectiveness of performance-based planning and decision-making, including the effectiveness of each State’s performance-based planning process. Schedule for Requires US DOT to issue guidance reflective of MAP-21 changes; May imply the state has two years from guidance (which could implementation requires states to modify their plans and TIPs to conform within two of come very soon) to: issuance of guidance. Update statewide plan and revise STIP Amend current plan and revise STIP Do something else? Designation of Authorizes states to designate regional transportation planning What does “projects that may be of regional significance” mean? regional organizations (RTPOs) emphasizing needs of non-metropolitan areas. Would RTPO planning and programming activities by entirely self transportation Specifies structure, makeup of governing board and fiscal/administrative funded? planning agent. organizations If formed, RTPO duties include: Developing and maintaining (in cooperation with the state) a regional long-range multimodal transportation plan; Developing a regional TIP; Fostering local planning coordination that includes land use, economic development and transportation; Providing technical assistance; Participating in regional, state, and national policy development; Providing a forum for public participation; Considering and sharing plans with neighboring jurisdictions and organizations, including tribes and Supporting the statewide planning process. RTPOs are not required. States that choose to not form RTPOs must consult with nonmetropolitan local officials. 1203 National goals and N/A New provisions establish national goals and performance management performance measures. management Declares as policy that performance management will transform the
achieving performance targets; has made efficient and cost-effective transportation investments; relies on public input so that investment decisions are transparent and accountable and provides accessible reports about State performance. Within five years, requires US DOT report to Congress on the effectiveness of performance-based planning and decision-making, including the effectiveness of each State’s performance-based planning process. targets, particularly for measures that are identified by US DOT. Schedule for implementation Requires US DOT to issue guidance reflective of MAP-21 changes; requires states to modify their plans and TIPs to conform within two of issuance of guidance. May imply the state has two years from guidance (which could come very soon) to: Update statewide plan and revise STIP Amend current plan and revise STIP Do something else? Designation of regional transportation planning organizations Authorizes states to designate regional transportation planning organizations (RTPOs) emphasizing needs of non-metropolitan areas. Specifies structure, makeup of governing board and fiscal/administrative agent. If formed, RTPO duties include: Developing and maintaining (in cooperation with the state) a regional long-range multimodal transportation plan; Developing a regional TIP; Fostering local planning coordination that includes land use, economic development and transportation; Providing technical assistance; Participating in regional, state, and national policy development; Providing a forum for public participation; Considering and sharing plans with neighboring jurisdictions and organizations, including tribes and Supporting the statewide planning process. RTPOs are not required. States that choose to not form RTPOs must consult with nonmetropolitan local officials. What does “projects that may be of regional significance” mean? Would RTPO planning and programming activities by entirely self funded? 1203 National goals and performance management N/A New provisions establish national goals and performance management measures. Declares as policy that performance management will transform the
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