The Chapter 152 Bridge Improvement Program provided bond funding for approximately 31 of these major highway projects. The projects funded through this program include bridges that are classified as a Tier 1 or Tier 2 bridge as required by Law of 2008, Chapter 152. Highway Investment Plan Process The 20-year Highway Investment Plan (HIP) is an important link between the policies and strategies established in the Statewide Transportation Policy Plan and the capital improvements made to the highway system. The plan sets the framework for future capital improvements by identifying investment needs and priorities for available funding. As shown in the above graphic, a project moves from the Long Range Plan, to the Highway Investment Plan, to the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) to construction. The flow chart above illustrates Mn/DOT’s steps in developing the HIP. Mn/DOT begins the process by identifying investment needs, starting with roads not meeting performance targets, when determining how to invest. Finally, Mn/DOT produces revenue forecasts to determine the federal and state funds available. Mn/DOT considers legislative direction, stakeholder input, and the need to meet system-wide performance targets. Then Mn/DOT sets statewide and district investment goals for four strategic priorities: traveler safety, infrastructure preservation, mobility and regional and community improvements. Investments are selected to make progress towards goals in each area. The HIP includes three planning periods: 1) the four-year STIP identifies specific construction projects; 2) the mid- and long-range Highway Investment Plans allocate revenue to the four strategic priorities, not to specific projects; 3) unfunded investment needs and updated performance data are fed back into the process and prioritization begins anew. Project Summary Sheets A one-page project summary sheet has been created for each project in this report. The summary sheets are categorized by district and include the following project information: Project location Date of final geometric layout Project description approval Project history Date of establishment of Schedule construction limits Date of approved STIP and Total project cost estimates estimated project cost Past and potential reasons for Date(s) of environmental delay in letting or completing the approvals project Date(s) of municipal approvals For those projects currently under construction, the construction letting cost is shown in the Estimate” column. The costs for projects that have been let are shown as “Current
The Chapter 152 Bridge Improvement Program provided bond funding for approximately 31 of these major highway projects. The projects funded through this program include bridges that are classified as a Tier 1 or Tier 2 bridge as required by Law of 2008, Chapter 152. Highway Investment Plan Process The 20-year Highway Investment Plan (HIP) is an important link between the policies and strategies established in the Statewide Transportation Policy Plan and the capital improvements made to the highway system. The plan sets the framework for future capital improvements by identifying investment needs and priorities for available funding. As shown in the above graphic, a project moves from the Long Range Plan, to the Highway Investment Plan, to the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) to construction. The flow chart above illustrates Mn/DOT’s steps in developing the HIP. Mn/DOT begins the process by identifying investment needs, starting with roads not meeting performance targets, when determining how to invest. Finally, Mn/DOT produces revenue forecasts to determine the federal and state funds available. Mn/DOT considers legislative direction, stakeholder input, and the need to meet system-wide performance targets. Then Mn/DOT sets statewide and district investment goals for four strategic priorities: traveler safety, infrastructure preservation, mobility and regional and community improvements. Investments are selected to make progress towards goals in each area. The HIP includes three planning periods: 1) the four-year STIP identifies specific construction projects; 2) the mid- and long-range Highway Investment Plans allocate revenue to the four strategic priorities, not to specific projects; 3) unfunded investment needs and updated performance data are fed back into the process and prioritization begins anew. Project Summary Sheets A one-page project summary sheet has been created for each project in this report. The summary sheets are categorized by district and include the following project information: Project location Project description Project history Schedule Date of approved STIP and estimated project cost Date(s) of environmental approvals Date(s) of municipal approvals Date of final geometric layout approval Date of establishment of construction limits Total project cost estimates Past and potential reasons for delay in letting or completing the project For those projects currently under construction, the construction letting cost is shown in the “Current Estimate” column. The costs for projects that have been let are shown as
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