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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Transportation Planning & Research Program SPR-PL (51)
July 1, 2014-June 30, 2016 In cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania’s Planning Partners
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TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .............................................................................................................................................. 5
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
PENNDOT’S STRATEGIC PLAN ................................................................................................................................. 9
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR PLANNING ...................................................................................... 10
BUREAU OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH ............................................................................................................ 12
CENTER FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT ........................................................................ 15
BUREAU OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES ..................................................................................................................... 17
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING & RESEARCH WORK PROGRAM FUNDING SUMMARY YEAR ONE ................ 18
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING & RESEARCH WORK PROGRAM FUNDING SUMMARY YEAR TWO ............... 19
ADMINISTRATION .................................................................................................................................................... 21
ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT/STAFF SUPPORT ...................................................................................... 23
EXECUTIVE STAFF SUPPORT ............................................................................................................................... 25
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING .............................................................................................................................. 27
TRAFFIC MONITORING SYSTEM .......................................................................................................................... 29
PERMANENT TRANSPORTATION DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS SYSTEMS – ATR, CAVC, WIM ........... 32
VIDEO LOG – LOCAL FEDERAL-AID ROAD SYSTEM ............................................................................................ 35
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 37
GEO-SPATIAL NETWORK FOR ALL PUBLIC ROADS............................................................................................ 39
FIELD OPERATIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 41
ADJUSTED URBANIZED BOUNDARIES ................................................................................................................ 44
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................. 47 CARTOGRAPHIC SERVICES................................................................................................................................... 49
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM ................................................................................................................ 52
PLANNING & RESEARCH COMPUTER SUPPORT................................................................................................. 54
RESEARCH ................................................................................................................................................................. 57
DIVISION OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................ 59
RESEARCH PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................ 60
RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ................................................................................................................. 66
PLANNING .................................................................................................................................................................. 71
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ................................................................................................................................ 73
ADAMS ............................................................................................................................................................... 76
ALTOONA ........................................................................................................................................................... 78
CENTRE .............................................................................................................................................................. 80
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ERIE ................................................................................................................................................................... 82
FRANKLIN .......................................................................................................................................................... 84
HARRISBURG ..................................................................................................................................................... 86
JOHNSTOWN ...................................................................................................................................................... 88
LACKAWANNA-LUZERNE ................................................................................................................................. 90
LANCASTER ....................................................................................................................................................... 92
LEBANON ........................................................................................................................................................... 94
LEHIGH VALLEY ................................................................................................................................................ 96
NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ALLIANCE ................................................................................................. 98
PHILADELPHIA/POTTSTOWN ........................................................................................................................ 100
PITTSBURGH/MONESSEN .............................................................................................................................. 102
READING .......................................................................................................................................................... 104
SEDA-COG ........................................................................................................................................................ 106
SHENANGO VALLEY ........................................................................................................................................ 108
WILLIAMSPORT ............................................................................................................................................... 110
YORK ................................................................................................................................................................ 112
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATIONS ........................................................................................ 114
.RURAL AREA TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROGRAM ............................................................................... 115
NORTH CENTRAL PA REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ........................................... 118
NORTHERN TIER REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ................................................. 120
NORTHWEST PA REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION .................................................. 122
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION .................................................... 124
WAYNE COUNTY ............................................................................................................................................. 126
STATEWIDE PLANNING ......................................................................................................................................... 127 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING .................................................................................................. 129
STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT ..................................... 131
PENNSYLVANIA INFRASTRUCTURE BANK ........................................................................................................ 133
LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ............................................................................................... 135
SPR WORK PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT .......................................................................... 137
ANNUAL PLANNING PARTNERS’ MEETING AND OTHER TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS .................................... 140
PROJECT NEEDS STUDIES .................................................................................................................................. 142
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................................... 145
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE SUPPORT .......................................................................................... 147
ANNUAL PLAN MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................................... 148
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM ............................................................................................... 151
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SCENIC BYWAYS AND GREENWAYS PROGRAMS ............................................................................................. 154
TWELVE YEAR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SUPPORT ............................................................................... 157
BRIDGE AND NEW INITIATIVES PROGRAM ...................................................................................................... 160
FEDERAL INITIATIVES ....................................................................................................................................... 162
STATE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE ........................................................................................ 164
PROGRAM CENTER COMPUTER SUPPORT ....................................................................................................... 166
AIR QUALITY........................................................................................................................................................ 168
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND PROJECT DELIVERY ............................................................................... 170
PLANNING SUPPLEMENTS .................................................................................................................................... 173
YEAR ONE ............................................................................................................................................................ 175
YEAR TWO ........................................................................................................................................................... 185
ACRONYMS .............................................................................................................................................................. 195
WORKS CITED ......................................................................................................................................................... 201
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION
he Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) was signed into law on July 6, 2012. The bill funds surface transportation programs at over $105 billion for federal fiscal years (FY) 2013 and 2014. This two year bill authorizes a
streamlined performance-based and multimodal program to address the many challenges facing the U.S. transportation system. These challenges include improving safety, maintaining infrastructure condition, reducing traffic congestion, improving efficiency of the system and freight movement, protecting the environment, and reducing delays in project delivery1. As in previous surface transportation legislations, planning and programming under MAP-21 is critically important to making the best decisions for the future of transportation in Pennsylvania. Through the 2014-16 Transportation Planning & Research (SPR) Work Program, the Office of Planning will implement the emphasis areas of MAP-21, continue the important planning processes established under ISTEA, TEA-21, and SAFETEA-LU and implement the Department’s Strategic Focus Areas and Office of Planning’s Goals as set forth in the Office of Planning’s most recent Business Plan and the Pennsylvania Mobility Plan. Through the SPR Work Program, the Office of Planning will continue to fund key business activities including various traffic monitoring and transportation data collection activities, maintaining and enhancing geographic information systems, transportation research activities, metropolitan and statewide planning, land use planning, annual plan/funds management, project management through our Multi-Modal Project Management System (MPMS), air quality planning, and Mobility Plan model development. Additionally, through the SPR Work Program, the Office of Planning will continue to pursue mobility planning, Project Implementation, and Linking Planning & the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) begun in the previous SPR Work Programs. The 2014-16 Transportation Planning and Research Program will continue to build on the successes achieved under previous Work Programs. As a matter of course, we will amend/modify the SPR Work Program to address various priorities as identified over the year and for general financial management of the Work Program.
1 MAP-21 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century. (2012, July 17). Retrieved February 11, 2013, from U. S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/summaryinfo.cfm
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Discussion Regarding Indirect Costs and 23 CFR Part 420
23 CFR Part 420 Paragraphs (b) – (d) as originally written did not permit State Transportation Departments (State DOTs) to charge indirect costs (includes supervisory personnel and support staff who do not provide direct work on grant supported activities) to Title 23 U.S.C funded projects. This impacted all FHWA funded projects. However, FHWA did allow Planning & Research units to charge a share of these costs directly depending upon the degree of support provided to State Planning Work Programs. Federal Register Volume 67, No. 138 / Rules and Regulations rescinded Paragraphs (b) – (d), and replaced these with a new paragraph (b) that now allows for State DOTs to charge indirect costs. However, in accordance with OMB Circular A-87 Cost Principles, all costs charged to Federal Grants must be treated consistently. Thus, a state must have an Indirect Cost Proposal/Cost Allocation Plan in place and approved by FHWA in order to charge any indirect costs. Otherwise, no indirect costs may be charged to any FHWA Grants. Since the Department does not have an Indirect Cost Proposal/Cost Allocation Plan in place at this time, 100% State funds will be used to pay for costs that do not directly support SPR Work Program activities. The Office of Planning’s approved 2014-15 and 2015-16 budgets will include sufficient state funds to address indirect costs as well as to match federal funds as required.
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PennDOT’s STRATEGIC PLAN This year's SPR Work Program continues to reflect the course that both the Secretary of Transportation and the Governor have established for Pennsylvania. As well as the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) three Planning Emphasis Areas (PEAs): MAP-21 Implementation, Models of Regional Planning Cooperation and Ladder of Opportunity. In May of 2012, PennDOT updated its strategic plan to focus the organization on eight high level goals:
• Provide timely, quality service in order to provide the best value for our customers. • Leverage Pennsylvania’s resources to maximize the effectiveness of transportation
products and services. This also captures the essence of FHWA PEAs-“Ladders of Opportunity” and “MAP-21 Implementation”.
• Create and nurture a flexible, dynamic work environment that supports organizational learning and personal and professional growth in order to become a competitive employer.
• Communicate our performance to our customers. • In keeping with the spirit of FHWA’s “Models of Regional Planning Cooperation”
PEA, PennDOT will integrate land use and local, regional, state, and federal transportation planning in order to enhance the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians.
• Continuously foster a “Safety First” culture embraced by all. • Continually increase the efficiency of PennDOT through: modernization of our
assets; effective use of our compliment; and streamlining of our processes. • Promote continuous improvement and innovation in delivery of projects and
department wide operations with a focus on asset management and mobility.
Current Department initiatives such as the Statewide Long Range Transportation Plan Update, Land Use/Transportation Coordination, Linking Planning and NEPA, reinforce these goals.
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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR PLANNING The primary mission of the Office of Planning is to anticipate the future and support decision-making. The ways in which the Office of Planning accomplishes this mission are by:
• Aligning transportation programs with financial resources. • Prioritizing transportation investments that strengthen communities. • Ensuring timeliness, quality and compliance in project and service delivery. • Educate the public on the costs and benefits of alternative ways to meet
community mobility needs. • Partnering with our Planning Partners, local governments and other
stakeholders to coordinate transportation and land use decision making. • Building an action-oriented workforce with a culture of trust, teamwork and
innovation. • Enhancing quality of data and embracing transparency, accountability and
visibility. • Strengthening our relationship with FHWA, Planning Partners, other
shareholders, and the public.
The organization consists of the Office of the Deputy Secretary for Planning, the Center for Program Development and Management, the Bureau of Planning and Research and the Bureau of Municipal Services. The figure on the next page shows the organizational structure of the Office of Planning. The Deputy Secretary for Planning exercises management and policy control over all functions assigned to the Office of Planning and provides overall direction for the Deputy's Office, the Bureau of Planning and Research, the Center for Program Development and Management and the Bureau of Municipal Services. The Deputy Secretary is a member of the Department's Executive Staff, and participates in a wide range of policy-oriented activities throughout the Department. The Deputy Secretary's Office supports the Department's strategic management process. The structure of the office includes an Assistant for Strategic Management, who coordinates the Department's budgetary planning process, and supports the Department's involvement in regional and national strategic planning initiatives. The Department's involvement in the policy-setting activities of national and regional transportation associations is also coordinated through the Deputy Secretary's Office. An aggressive federal legislative initiatives program is conducted to shape national transportation policy and programs. An important aspect of this effort is liaison with the Governor's Office and the government relations firm which represents Pennsylvania in Washington, D.C., to develop and pursue an agenda of federal legislative initiatives and to work with the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation on key transportation issues. This effort will be funded with 100% State Funds
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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR PLANNING
Responsibilities • Office of Planning Direction • Strategic Planning and Management • Business Plan/Budget Guidance • Federal Initiatives • National/Regional Transportation Association Support
James Ritzman Deputy Secretary for Planning
Doug Zimmerman Assistant for Strategic Management
Karen Heath Executive Secretary
Dale Witmer Executive Assistant to Deputy Secretary
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BUREAU OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
he Bureau of Planning and Research is responsible for the development, management, and implementation of the Department’s research and local technical assistance programs, State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC), transportation
systems information, highway travel data collection and performance statistics, cartographic products, including all official transportation system maps, and Geographic Information System (GIS) development. The Bureau’s organizational structure includes a Director’s Office and three Divisions: Transportation Planning, Geographic Information, and Research. The Transportation Planning Division is responsible for all highway travel information including the collection, analysis and reporting of traffic volumes, vehicle classification (automobile and commercial vehicles), and truck weight. Traffic information services include project level traffic analysis, highway traffic trend development, and services associated with traffic oriented business location decisions. The Transportation Planning Division is also responsible for the Department’s Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS). The division serves as the Department’s source of highway and travel statistics including travel speed data. The division also has responsibility for Pennsylvania’s National Highway System and highway functional classification activities, budget development, funds management, contract management, and procurement processes. In addition, the Transportation Planning Division will be focusing its resources on initiatives to research and implement the use of non-intrusive traffic counting technologies, and increase the collection of local road data, truck traffic information, and motorcycle classification data. The Geographic Information Division supports all levels of decision-making in the Department by producing automated maps and graphics, which visually display transportation facilities and systems and related geographic information. The division conducts an ongoing base-mapping program and provides support services, which involve the preparation of special maps, (i.e. roadway and bridge deficiencies) and graphics depicting specific themes for studies, analyses, reports and presentations. The division is responsible for a variety of priority mapping products such as the Tourism and Transportation Map, Official Turnpike Map, Highway Construction Advisory, and the Truckers Guide. The Division is also responsible for the development and management of the PennDOT GIS, as well as all Bureau systems administration initiatives, including management and maintenance of a Storage Area Network (SAN) and remote support of GIS activities throughout the Department. The Division involves customers through a GIS Users Group (PennDOT- GIS users) and a GIS Planning Partners Work Group (Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Rural Planning Organization (RPO) GIS users). The Research Division staff is responsible for developing and managing the strategically focused and fiscally constrained PennDOT Research Program. The Division developed, and is now managing, an Invitation To Qualify (ITQ) contracting mechanism to pre-qualify
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academia and private industry researchers. The ITQ uses 10 categories of research to secure the best researchers for PennDOT’s program. In addition, the Research division uses the Department of General Services’ Master Agreements with the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State University as well as Intergovernmental Agreements with Temple University and Carnegie Mellon University. The purpose of these agreements is to augment the contracting capabilities of the Research Division in order to secure the expertise of faculty at these institutions. Through the execution of work orders, the Research Division is able to contract directly with university faculty to address critical research needs of the Department. The major functions of this division are program development and management, contract development and fiscal management, and the transportation library. An ongoing initiative in the Research Program includes the conduct of the Research and Innovation Implementation Program. The goal of this program is to ensure that the implementation of research results occurs for all PennDOT Research projects. The Research Division is also continuing its long tradition of national leadership through active involvement in the Transportation Research Board (TRB) committees and the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) panels. Also, staff members work very closely with the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) research committees. The division also administers the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), stressing transportation technology transfer between the Department and local municipalities. PennDOT LTAP involves the MPOs and RPOs in delivering training for local municipal governments. The Research Division administers all activities of the STIC, co-chaired by the Secretary of Transportation and the FHWA. This multi-disciplinary group is comprised of PennDOT and FHWA leadership, other state agencies, as well as executive level representatives from the private and local government transportation sectors. The STIC works to forge an environment of innovation, imagination, and ingenuity to pursue specific initiatives and their rapid implementation to deliver a modern, high-quality transportation system to the citizens of the commonwealth. The STIC identifies ways that Pennsylvania responds to key issues and challenges that impact the highway program and suggests options to enhance the program and Pennsylvania’s transportation infrastructure.
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BUREAU OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
Transportation Planning
Geographic Information
Research
• Highway Performance Monitoring System
• Functional Classification Management
• National Highway System Management
• Urbanized Boundary Updates
• Highway Statistics • Data Collection
Programs • State Road Traffic
Volumes • Municipally Owned
Traffic Volumes • Vehicle Classification • Truck Weight • Speed • Traffic Information
Services • LTPP Support • Budget Development
and Funds Management
• Contract Management • Procurement
Processes
• IT Management • Bureau IT
Initiatives and Support
• Client-server Enhancement/
Support • GIS
Transportation Databases
• Department-wide GIS Initiatives
• GIS Data Sharing Partnerships
• Tourism and Transportation Map.
• Official Turnpike Map
• Special Corridor/Event Maps
• Statewide, District, County, Borough, and Township Maps
• Truckers Guide/Map
• GIS Users Group • GIS Planning
Partners Work Group
• IDEA Process • Program
Development & Management
• Project Management • Contract
Development • ITQ Contract
Management • IGA Contract
Management • Fiscal Management • LTAP Technology
Transfer • LTAP Advisory
Committee • Research &
Innovation Implementation Management
• Pooled Fund Program Management
• PennDOT Library • National Programs
Coordination: TRB, NCHRP, AASHTO
• State Transportation Innovation Council
James Ritzman Deputy Secretary for Planning
Laine Heltebridle, Director Planning and Research
Andrea Bahoric, Manager Transportation Planning
Frank DeSendi, Manager Geographic Information
Michael Bonini, Manager Research
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CENTER FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
he Center for Program Development and Management is responsible for developing and managing the Commonwealth's Twelve Year Program for highways and bridges, mass transit systems, airports and rail freight. The Center also coordinates with
county and regional agencies on transportation long range planning and short range programming (Transportation Improvement Program/Statewide Transportation Improvement Program) issues. All of the Department's program development and management activities are consolidated in the Center, and a key function of the Center is to support the Department's Program Management Committee (PMC). The Transportation Program Development Division is responsible for programming for all modes of transportation, for liaison with it 23 planning partners (MPOs, RPOs, and an Independent County), for developing long range plans and short range programs, for addressing project-specific issues, for providing PMC support and for liaison with the Governor's Action Team, congressional delegation and others. The Funding and Twelve Year Program Division is responsible for federal funds management (4232s), the obligation plan, the letting schedule, capital budget coordination, MPMS technical and user support, and the development and monitoring of the Twelve Year Program (TYP). The division is also responsible for addressing statewide modal issues and for staff support to the State Transportation Commission (STC) and the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC). The Planning and Contract Management Division is responsible for statewide planning, air quality planning/modeling, land use planning, Linking Planning and NEPA, administering the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Bank, undertaking statewide corridor planning, Greenways, Transportation Alternatives Program, PL/SPR/MPP Program Administration, coordination of the TMA Assistance Program, managing all planning partners' contracts, and providing staff support to Department management for AASHTO and other national and regional organizations.
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CENTER FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
Transportation Program
Development Funding and 12 Year
Program Responsibilities
Planning and Contract Management
• Program Management
Committee Support • Metropolitan and Rural
Planning, Programming and Coordination
• Needs Studies • Land Use Studies • TIP Development • Major Economic Development
Projects in Metro & Rural Areas
• Project Management • Liaison with Congressional
Delegation • Interstate Management
Program • Bridge Initiatives • Local Date Collection
• Program Management Committee Support
• Multimodal Project Management System
• Information Technology • Twelve Year Transportation
Program Coordination Highways Bridges Aviation Rail Public Transportation
• Statewide Modal Issues • Transportation Advisory
Committee Support • State Transportation
Commission Support • Funds Management • Capital Budget Coordination • Letting Schedule • Obligation Plan
• Program Management Committee Support
• Statewide Long Range Planning
• Air Quality Planning and Modeling
• Pennsylvania Infrastructure Bank
• Greenways programs • Transportation Alternatives
Program • Pennsylvania Byways • Statewide Corridor Planning • Transportation related Land
Use Initiatives • AASHTO/National
Organizations Staff Support • Federal Initiatives • Business Plan Development • FTA Grant Administration • PL/SPR Program
Administration • Annual Work Program • TMA Assistance • Contract Administration • National/Regional
Transportation Association Support
• Linking Planning and NEPA • Statewide Modeling
James Ritzman Deputy Secretary for Planning
Larry Shifflet, Director Program Development and Management
James Arey, Manager Transportation Program Development
Mark Tobin, Manager 12 Year Program
Brian Hare, Manager Planning and Contract Management
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BUREAU OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES
he Bureau of Municipal Services is responsible for providing support, oversight and technical assistance to municipalities in the construction and maintenance of public roads, streets, and bridges. One of the ways the bureau accomplishes this is by
distributing over $300 million in liquid fuels funding to Pennsylvania’s county and municipal governments for their local roadways through the DotGrants program. The Liquid Fuels Tax Act and County Liquid Fuels Tax Act regulate the distribution of these funds. The funds are allocated according to a legislative formula based on population and mileage. To ensure accuracy in the distribution of these funds, the Bureau carefully tracks, monitors and adjusts changes in local road mileage and utilizes the latest census data when making its allocations. An annual certification process administered by the Bureau staff ensures eligibility among recipients. To accomplish these tasks the Bureau’s three divisions, Agility, Programs and Services and Financial Consulting maintain and update its core business process maps to ensure the efficiency and economy of its resources.
BUREAU OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Agility Center
Financial Consulting
Division Responsibilities
Programs and Services Division
• Agility Agreements • Ambassador Program • Relationship Building • Agility Reviews • Agile Co laboratories • Professional Development
Initiative
• Monitoring Reports • Financial Consulting &
Technical Assistance • Training – New Secretaries
and Elected Officials • Customer Service Index • Funds Management • Contract Administration • Liquid Fuels Payment
Certification
• Highway Transfer Program • New Products Evaluation
Program • Dirt & Gravel Road
Program • Road & Bridge Safety
Award Program • Mileage Additions • Local Road Surveys • Hybrid Timber Bridge
Program
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James Ritzman Deputy Secretary for Planning
Vacant, Director Bureau of Municipal Services
Vacant, Manager Agility Center
Vacant, Manager Financial Consulting Division
Bonnie Fields, Manager Programs and Services Division
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TRANSPORTATION PLANNING & RESEARCH WORK PROGRAM FUNDING SUMMARY YEAR ONE
SPR-PL (51) JULY 1, 2014 THRU JUNE 30, 2015
Notes: 1 $814,750 of 80/20 SPR funds, $130,000 SPR/Toll funds, $13,764,379 of 80/20 PL funds, and $224,000 of PL/Toll funds were obligated on April 04, 2014 for MPO and RPO contracts. 2 Does not include SPR Research Funds that are obligated outside the SPR Work Program. 3 Local/other includes local, other federal, and other state funds outside the Office of Planning.
AVAILABLE FEDERAL PLANNING FUNDS FOR FY 14-16 PROGRAM SPR Part 1 SPR Part 2 PL FTA/CPG
EST. UNOBLIGATED BALANCE AS OF 6/09/201453,048,703 19,847,404 20,508,340 10,001,815
ESTIMATED APPORTIONMENT 6/09/201423,466,769 6,170,196 12,352,133 5,035,315
Total 76,515,472 26,017,600 32,860,473 15,037,130
FTA/CPG FTA/CPG
ESTIMATED 2014-15 80% 100% 80% 80% 100% 80% 100% 80% STATE 100% LOCAL/ TOTALPROGRAM COSTS FEDERAL FEDERAL FEDERAL FEDERAL FEDERAL FEDERAL FEDERAL FEDERAL MATCH STATE OTHER FUNDS 3 FUNDS
I. ADMINISTRATION 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,450,313 1,450,313
II. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 1,874,416 2,973,249 0 391,264 5,238,929
III. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 1,538,763 2,000,000 0 684,688 11,394 4,234,845
IV. RESEARCH 0 0 0 2,895,607 723,902 0 0 3,619,509
V. PLANNING 2,844,687 2,480,000 554,632 0 14,837,646 886,000 5,924,780 2,805,540 9,093,646 39,426,931
VI. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 1,310,042 1,992,520 0 0 705,611 398,028 0 4,406,201
GRAND TOTAL 7,567,908 9,445,769 554,632 2,895,607 0 14,837,646 886,000 5,924,780 5,311,005 1,859,735 9,093,646 58,376,728
(L/H/Q-55)NON-PLANNING FUNDSPL 1
(L/H/Q45)(L/H/Q-56)SPR 2SPR 1
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TRANSPORTATION PLANNING & RESEARCH WORK PROGRAM FUNDING SUMMARY YEAR TWO
SPR-PL (51) JULY 1, 2015 THRU JUNE 30, 2016
FTA/CPG FTA/CPG
ESTIMATED 2015-16 80% 100% 80% 80% 100% 80% 100% 80% STATE 100% LOCAL/ TOTALPROGRAM COSTS FEDERAL FEDERAL FEDERAL FEDERAL FEDERAL FEDERAL FEDERAL FEDERAL MATCH STATE OTHER FUNDS 3 FUNDS
I. ADMINISTRATION 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,450,313 1,450,313
II. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 2,215,754 2,463,249 0 528,737 5,207,740
III. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 1,534,337 2,000,000 0 683,583 14,942 4,232,862
IV. RESEARCH 0 0 2,895,607 723,902 0 0 3,619,509
V. PLANNING 2,804,687 2,480,000 473,831 14,922,273 656,000 4,019,074 2,949,300 8,091,150 36,396,315
VI. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 1,330,042 3,684,800 0 0 710,611 398,028 0 6,123,481
GRAND TOTAL 7,884,820 10,628,049 473,831 2,895,607 0 14,922,273 656,000 4,019,074 5,596,133 1,863,283 8,091,150 57,030,220
SPR 1 SPR 2 PL 1 NON-PLANNING FUNDS(L/H/Q-55) (L/H/Q-56) (L/H/Q45)
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ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT/STAFF SUPPORT Objective There are many activities performed by the Department of Transportation that are necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the Commonwealth’s and the FHWA’s transportation planning program. These activities include personnel management and supervision responsibilities, general training, secretarial support, computer and database system support such as the Integrated Enterprise System (IES), quality initiatives, general procurement of office supplies and other activities that are designed to support the mission of the Department. However, none of these activities may be attributed to any one particular federally supported activity included in this work program. Therefore, we will not request federal reimbursement of these costs. Background Although Federal regulations allow states to capture these indirect costs through an approved indirect cost allocation plan, the Department has chosen not to prepare an indirect cost allocation plan as it relates to FHWA funds. These activities will be funded entirely by state funds.
Larry ShiffletLaine HeltebridleDivision Managers
Work Order Number(s): 5000-219, 5100-219, 5200-219 (100% State)
Project Manager:Responsible Manager: James Ritzman
Total Project Cost: 1,450,313$ Total Person Years: 15.7
Federal State Other
MLF Local
Deputy's Office
0 346,100 0
Planning & Research
0 411,605 0
Program Center
0 692,608 0
Total 0 1,450,313 0
346,100
411,605
692,608
1,450,313
Participants TotalSPR
YEAR ONE
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Total Project Cost: 1,450,313$ Total Person Years: 15.70
Federal State OtherMLF Local
Deputy's Office
0 346,100 0
Planning & Research
0 411,605 0
Program Center
0 692,608 0
Total 0 1,450,313 0 1,450,313
Participants SPR
YEAR TWO
346,100
411,605
692,608
Total
Products/Performance Measures • The Performance of Administrative/Management/Staff Support is not being reported
since there are no Federal funds being used or requested.
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EXECUTIVE STAFF SUPPORT Objective Objectives for the 2014-16 fiscal years include the following:
• Manage the deployment of the Department’s Strategic Plan including executive goals, strategic objectives and performance measures.
• Facilitate periodic reports to the Executive Staff on the status of the executive goals and strategic objective targets.
• Assist with the development of appropriate measures to track progress in achieving the Department’s Strategic Plan.
• Coordinate periodic external and internal scan information to insure that the Executive Staff is briefed on the most recent customer, employee and other external and internal issues impacting Department operations.
• Assist with the development of the annual business planning guidance that ties the Department’s Strategic Plan to the annual business plan and budget process.
Doug ZimmermanDale Witmer
(No Federal Funds)Included in everday work activities of the Office of PlanningTotal Project Cost:
Responsible Manager: James Ritzman Project Manager:
Products/Performance Measures
• Assist with the development of the bi-annual Business Plan Guidelines by 5/31/15. • Assist with FY 2014-15 and FY 2015-16 District and Central Office Business Plan
presentations to Executive Staff. • Facilitate Business Plan Progress Reports to Executive Staff by 10/15/15.
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TRAFFIC MONITORING SYSTEM Objective Manage and implement enhancements to the Department's Traffic Monitoring System (TMS). Provide highway traffic information as a customer service. Provide existing and projected traffic volumes for planning purposes, for application in the location and design phases of transportation projects, to support the Department's various management systems and programs, and to monitor system performance for traffic engineering analysis for highway and bridge program development. Of key significance is the provision of traffic information to economic development interests to evaluate the impact of traffic on existing or proposed facilities.
80101 4 9 TMS - Department/Central Office80111 4 9 TMS - Consultant
Responsible Manager: Andrea Bahoric Project Manager: Jeremy Freeland
Work Order Number(s):
Total Project Cost: 1,346,339$ Total Person Years: 7.125
Federal Other TotalLocal
Planning & Research
307,472 0 76,868 0 384,340
District 79,000 0 19,750 0 98,750Consultant 0 863,249 0 0 863,249
Total 386,472 863,249 96,618 0 1,346,339
YEAR ONE
SPR/CPGParticipants State
SPR/Toll MLF
* Included in the funding is $863,249 for Outsourced Traffic Counts.
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Total Project Cost: 1,346,339$ Total Person Years: 5.15
Federal Other TotalLocal
Planning & Research
307,472 0 76,868 0 384,340
District 79,000 0 19,750 0 98,750
Consultant 0 863,249 0 0 863,249
Total 386,472 863,249 96,618 0 1,346,339
Participants StateSPR/CPG SPR/Toll MLF
YEAR TWO
* Included in the funding is $863,249 for Outsourced Traffic Counts Products/Performance Measures Traffic Information Services
• Produce the Annual Statewide Traffic Volume Map by 9/30 of each year. • Update 67 county traffic volume maps each calendar year. • Provide program updates and training at an annual traffic monitoring workshop or
webinar by 3/3 of each year, cost permitting. • Provide traffic information to businesses, developers, agencies, and individuals
within two weeks of request. Traffic Analysis
• Analyze and process traffic data within one week of receiving data during the traffic count season.
• Track and upload traffic counts from internet Traffic Data Upload System (iTDUS) on a weekly basis.
• Update centerline file line work/database linkages on a continuing basis to stay in sync with PennDOT’s Roadway Management System (RMS) straight-line diagram.
Traffic Monitoring System
• Maintain and operate PC applications: Traffic Monitoring System (TMS) and Traffic Volume Map (TVM) application.
• Maintain and operate Traffic Site Maintenance and Reporting and Statistics Modules.
• Maintain and enhance the RMS traffic database. • Generate annual statewide traffic count program including municipally owned road
and ramp counts by 2/27 of each year to comply with FHWA HPMS. • Complete a traffic count program performance assessment by 1/30 of each year. • Implement purchase orders to complete traffic counts for the local traffic collection
program using DGS Statewide Traffic Counting Services Contract by 3/3 of each year.
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• Implement purchase orders to complete traffic counts for the statewide program using DGS Statewide Traffic Counting Services Contract by 7/1 of each year.
• Maintain a traffic classification count sampling distribution program based on the Traffic Monitoring Guide (TMG) guidelines.
• Maintain/monitor our internet/intranet applications: internet Traffic Monitoring System (iTMS), Traffic Volume Map (TVM) postings, and internet Traffic Data Upload System (iTDUS).
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PERMANENT TRANSPORTATION DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS SYSTEMS – ATR, CAVC, WIM
Objective Provide quality traffic data for the Department’s decision support systems through a systematic data collection program. Traffic data collection activities support program development; project level needs analysis, and a Traffic Monitoring System. Traffic data is a key component to many Department business functions including planning, program development, traffic engineering, highway design, safety, and maintenance. Data collected provides information on truck weights, vehicle classification mix, and the factors necessary to adjust all raw traffic counts through seasonal/daily/hourly variations in automobile and truck traffic. Automatic traffic data collection activities also provide traffic loading data to FHWA in support of Long Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) program initiatives to establish improved new pavement designs and reconstruction strategies that will lead to better performing and more cost-effective pavements.
80201 4 9 TDC - Department/Central Office80211 4 9 TDC - Consultant
Andrea Bahoric Project Manager:Responsible Manager:
Work Order Number(s):
Jeremy Freeland
Total Project Cost: 2,151,790$ Total Person Years: 5.55
Federal Other TotalLocal
Planning & R h
381,432 0 95,358 0 476,790District 0 0 0 0 0Consultant * 0 1,675,000 0 0 1,675,000
Total 381,432 1,675,000 95,358 0 2,151,790
MLF
YEAR ONE
SPR/CPGStateParticipants
SPR/Toll
*Included in the funding is $1,500,000 for the Traffic Data System (TDS) Redesign, $175,000 for WIM Maintenance and Repair.
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Total Project Cost: 2,151,790$ Total Person Years: 5.55
Federal Other TotalLocal
Planning & Research
381,432 0 95,358 0 476,790
District 0 0 0 0 0Consultant * 140,000 1,500,000 35,000 0 1,675,000
Total 521,432 1,500,000 130,358 0 2,151,790
Participants StateSPR/CPG
YEAR TWO
SPR/Toll MLF
* Included in the funding is $1,500,000 for the Traffic Data System (TDS) Redesign, $175,000 for WIM Maintenance and Repair. Products/Performance Measures Statewide Permanent Traffic Monitoring Program – ATR and CAVC
• Poll, verify, edit, analyze and report traffic flow information from our Permanent Traffic Monitoring Sites. (78 sites).
o 41 Automatic Traffic Recorder (ATR) Sites o 37 Continuous Automatic Vehicle Classification(CAVC) Sites
• Report volume data monthly to FHWA for Travel Trends Report. • Provide permanent traffic monitoring system status by 1/15 of each year for
generation of traffic growth factors. • Provide traffic information to businesses, developers, agencies, and individuals
within two weeks of the request. • Provide daily site status report to the Field Operations Section to ensure optimum
data quality. • Maintain and operate Data Polling Module and Continuous Data Analysis System
(CoDAS). • Maintain and operate Traffic Data System Portal.
Statewide Weigh-in-Motion Program
• Poll, verify, edit, analyze and report traffic flow information from Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) sites monthly (13 sites)
• Poll, verify, edit, analyze, and report WIM traffic information quarterly from four Long Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) sites.
• Provide daily site status report to the Field Operations Section to ensure optimum data quality.
• Provide traffic information to businesses, developers, agencies, and individuals within two weeks of the request.
• Submit WIM data to SHRP/FHWA quarterly in accordance with the 23 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 500 Part B for Federal and State reporting requirements.
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• Manage the WIM sole source contract for the maintenance, repair, and installation of planning WIM sites and the maintenance of the truck weight enforcement sites.
• Maintain and operate Data Polling Module and Continuous Data Analysis System (CoDAS)
Factor Development
• Produce yearly Pennsylvania Traffic Data Manual (PUB 601) by 9/30 of each year.
• Compile and assess changes to the growth pattern program, based on RMS database, by 3/15 of each year.
• Develop estimates of annual growth factors by 3/30 of each year. • Refresh "current" traffic estimates in the Roadway Management System (RMS)
(Global Update) by 3/15 of each year. • Develop vehicle classification trends & seasonal variation factors using the
Traffic Information System (TIS) Statistical Analysis program.
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VIDEO LOG – LOCAL FEDERAL-AID ROAD SYSTEM Objective The new Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) requires biennial collection of International Roughness Index (IRI) and Pavement Condition data on all Federal-Aid roadways, including locally owned roads on the Federal-Aid System. IRI has been collected on the Local Federal-Aid (LFA) roads in the past, however not routinely. Collection of this information for HPMS reporting will provide a limited, interim dataset of municipal owned road conditions to support the Bureau of Municipal Services (BMS) efforts to validate the proper use of liquid fuels funding provided to the municipalities. Similar to the video logging of all PennDOT owned roads, video images, IRI, and pavement condition data would be collected on approximately 3,500 miles of locally owned road which are on the Federal-Aid System. The video images of the local Federal-Aid roads would be added to the Intranet and Internet web sites currently maintained by the Bureau of Planning and Research and available to other PennDOT bureaus and district offices. This data will be collected by utilizing the Bureau of Maintenance and Operations contract with Fugro Roadware.
80321 4 9 VID Consultant
Responsible Manager:
Work Order Number(s):
Andrea Bahoric Project Manager: Jeremy Freeland
Total Project Cost: 152,792$ Total Person Years: 0
Federal Other TotalLocal
Planning & Research
0 0 0 0 0
District 0 0 0 0 0Consultant * 122,198 0 30,594 0 152,792
Total 122,198 0 30,594 0 152,792
SPR
YEAR ONE
SPR/Toll MLFParticipants State
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Total Project Cost: 155,333$ Total Person Years: 0
Federal Other TotalLocal
Planning & Research
0 0 0 0 0
District 0 0 0 0 0
Consultant * 124,266 0 31,067 0 155,333
Total 124,266 0 31,067 0 155,333
Participants StateSPR SPR/Toll MLF
YEAR TWO
Products/Performance Measures Work with Bureau of Maintenance and Operations (BOMO) to add money to allow contractor to video log local Federal-Aid road system. Receive video log images from the contractor to add the current Intranet and Internet video log sites. Panoramic Digital Image Collection: Includes a high-definition, single camera system with a minimum 90° field of view. The image capture resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixels. Images are collected at 4mmi intervals and delivered with a database that includes the county, route number, BPR defined segment and offset, latitude and longitude and the image filename. Pavement Conditions:
• Condition data, including roughness (IRI), is collected, summarized and reported by pavement segment limits as defined by the BPR. The data is reported in accordance with PennDOT’s Pub. 336, “Automated Pavement Condition Surveying Field Manual,” and delivered in the formats defined by the Bureau of Maintenance and Operations.
• 1,691 miles of local Federal-Aid miles will be collected for this project in conjunction with the existing Pennsylvania network routes in order to eliminate dead haul and to provide the most economic data collection solution.
• Processing of collected data will begin after regular network route work has been completed.
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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION Objective Manage the Department's Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS). Develop and publish reports on mileage, travel, highway functional classification, and other system performance measures and characteristics. Oversee and coordinate HPMS activities conducted by our planning partner agencies. Manage Pennsylvania's National Highway System (NHS) and Federal-Aid Highway Data Programs. Develop data for vehicle emissions inventories, a major component of Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan for air quality.
80301 4 9 PCO - Department/Central Office80301 4 9 P01 thru P12 - Districts80311 4 9 PIC - Consultant
Joni Sharp
Work Order Number(s):
Responsible Manager: Andrea Bahoric Project Manager:
Total Project Cost: 450,970$ Total Person Years: 7.6
Federal Other TotalLocal
Planning & Research
203,576 0 50,894 0 254,470
District 77,200 0 19,300 0 96,500Consultant * 0 100,000 0 0 100,000
Total 280,776 100,000 70,194 0 450,970
State
YEAR ONE
Participants SPR/CPG SPR/Toll MLF
*Included in the funding is $100,000 for the HPMS Console
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Total Project Cost: 450,970$ Total Person Years: 7.6
Federal Other TotalLocal
Planning & Research
203,576 0 50,894 0 254,470
District 77,200 0 19,300 0 96,500Consultant * 0 100,000 0 0 100,000Total 280,776 100,000 70,194 0 450,970
YEAR TWO
ParticipantsState
SPR/CPG SPR/Toll MLF
*Included in the funding is $100,000 for the HPMS Console Products/Performance Measures Highway Performance Monitoring System
• Manage planning partners' activities to ensure completion of data entry by 12/31 of each year.
• Prepare Annual Mileage Certification by 6/2 of each year. • Administer an annual agency quality review audit program and report results by
12/31 of each year. • Provide HPMS training through a statewide HPMS conference by 10/30, cost
permitting. • Submit HPMS data to FHWA by 6/16 of each year.
Performance Reporting
• Maintain an inventory of selected statistics for Bureau use. • Provide transportation data for inclusion in the Annual Pennsylvania Statistical
Abstract to the Pennsylvania State Data Center by 3/31 of each year. • Publish Pennsylvania Highway Statistics (PUB 600) by 9/2 of each year. • Compile and report highway statistics for the Department and as a public service, as
required. Highway Network Management
• Manage the functional classification system and local Federal-Aid databases. • Manage the Strategic Highway Network (STRAHNET). • Manage the NHS activities in accordance with MAP-21 and subsequent mandates. • Manage RMS Administrative Data.
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GEO-SPATIAL NETWORK FOR ALL PUBLIC ROADS Objective The FHWA’s Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) Field Manual includes the requirement for States to submit their linear referencing system (LRS) network for all roads eligible for Federal-Aid. In a memorandum dated August 7, 2012, FHWA expanded this requirement to cover all public roads including dual carriageways on divided highways for the HPMS submittal of 2013 data due June 15, 2014. This is consistent with the updated HPMS information collection approval from the Office of Management and Budget (2125-0028). Based on existing requirements for bridge inspection and reporting, safety analysis, and certified public road mileage, it is expected that States have this information or are in the process of acquiring it. Each State governor or their designee must report annually the mileage for all public roads within their State for the apportionment of highway safety funds (23 CFR 460). To enable HPMS to validate this mileage requires that the network for all public roads be provided to the FHWA. The expansion of LRS network reporting to include all public roads supports the U.S. Department of Transportation initiative “Transportation for the Nation” (TFTN). The vision of TFTN is to consolidate national geospatial transportation networks and build on a baseline network provided by the States through HPMS for public purposes such as emergency response. PennDOT needs to add 78,819.04 miles to the LRS in order to comply with the mandate.
80301 4 9 LRS - Department/Central Office
Responsible Manager: Andrea Bahoric Project Manager: Joe Piper
Work Order Number(s):
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Total Project Cost: 72,228$ Total Person Years: 1.76
Federal Other TotalLocal
Planning & Research
72,228 0 0 0 72,228
District 0 0 0 0 0Consultant 0 0 0 0 0
Total 72,228 0 0 0 72,228
Participants SPR/CPG SPR/Toll
YEAR ONE
StateMLF
*SPR Funds are 100 % Federal
Total Project Cost: 72,228$ Total Person Years: 1.76
Federal Other TotalLocal
Planning & Research
72,228 0 0 0 72,228
District 0 0 0 0 0
Consultant 0 0 0 0 0
Total 72,228 0 0 0 72,228
ParticipantsState
SPR/CPG SPR/Toll MLF
YEAR TWO
*SPR Funds are 100 % Federal Products/Performance Measures • Linking digitized graphics to a local road Oracle spatial database • Digitizing and linking new roads using ortho photography in heads up display • Research street names from various sources • Verification and quality control activities • Creation and analysis of reports • Update datasets from external sources
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FIELD OPERATIONS Objective Implement maintenance enhancements to the Department’s continuous automated traffic monitoring data system including ATR, CAVC, and WIM. Provide field operations staff with necessary safety procedures and equipment to ensure traffic data collection is completed according to PennDOT work rules and other applicable guidelines and installation practices. Provide quality assurance checks for District staff, planning partners, and count vendors to ensure all traffic data collection is completed in a safe manner and they follow traffic counting equipment installation practices.
Project Manager: Joni Sharp
Work Order Number(s): 80701 4 9 FLD - Department/Central Office80711 4 9 FLD - Consultant
Responsible Manager: Andrea Bahoric
Total Project Cost: 827,500$ Total Person Years: 4.3
Federal Other TotalLocal
Planning & Research
354,800 0 88,700 0 443,500
District 0 0 0 0 0Consultant* 39,200 335,000 9,800 0 384,000
Total 394,000 335,000 98,500 0 827,500
SPR/CPG SPR/Toll MLFParticipantsState
YEAR ONE
*included in the funding, $335,000 for CAVC/ATR/STIP Maintenance and Repair, $36,000 for Traffic Equipment and Repair Shop Rent, $10,000 for telephone (ATR/WIM/CAVC), $3,000 for Electricity (ATR/WIM/CAVC).
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Total Project Cost: 1,002,500$ Total Person Years: 4.3
Federal Other TotalLocal
Planning & Research
354,800 0 88,700 0 443,500
District 0 0 0 0 0Consultant* 447,200 0 111,800 0 559,000
Total 802,000 0 200,500 0 1,002,500
YEAR TWO
ParticipantsState
SPR/CPG SPR/Toll MLF
*included in the funding, $335,000 for CAVC/ATR/STIP Maintenance and Repair, $36,000 for Traffic Equipment and Repair Shop Rent, $10,000 for telephone (ATR/WIM/CAVC), $3,000 for Electricity (ATR/WIM/CAVC). Products/Performance Measures Statewide Traffic Data Collection Program
• Provide limited technical support and training to our traffic counting partners (Districts, MPOs, and RPOs).
• Provide direct traffic data collection services which include submitting iTDUS processed traffic counts.
Permanent Transportation Data Collection and Analysis Systems – ATR, CAVC, WIM Support
• Maintain and service ATR Sites. (41 sites) • Maintain and service CAVC Sites. (37 sites) • Maintain and service WIM Sites. (13 sites) • Provide inspection and certification for the maintenance, calibration, and repair of
the BPR WIM sites. • Provide support to the Permanent Transportation Data Collection and Analysis
Systems Section for the truck weight enforcement sites. • Develop and manage a contract for ATR, CAVC, and STIP equipment repair. • Provide inspection for the installation of CAVC and STIP sites through PennDOT
Engineering District maintenance and construction projects. • Conduct annual quality assurance testing of the permanent sites utilizing the Traffic
Site Maintenance Module. • Support Permanent Transportation Data Collection and Analysis Systems Section. • Maintain and operate Traffic Site Maintenance Module.
Traffic Monitoring System Support
• Coordinate traffic detection equipment installations in construction projects.
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• Schedule and participate in the evaluation of new traffic data collection technologies.
• Manage Statewide Traffic Counter Equipment contract. • Maintain the CEMIS equipment inventory. Ensure the accuracy of this inventory by
conducting regular review of the CEMIS system.
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ADJUSTED URBANIZED BOUNDARIES
Many Federal transportation programs and policies rely upon a clear and well-documented distinction between urban and rural areas. Urban and rural areas are explicitly defined by the Census Bureau according to specific population, density and related criteria. From these technical definitions, irregularities and boundaries that are separated from or inconsistent with transportation features may result. For transportation purposes, States have the option of using census-defined urban boundaries exclusively, or they may adjust the census-defined boundaries to be more consistent with transportation needs. States, in coordination with local planning partners, may adjust the urban area boundaries so fringe areas having "…residential, commercial, industrial, and/or national defense significance" (as noted in the December 9, 1991 Federal-Aid Policy Guide), are included.
The authority to establish the geographic definitions is set forth in Section 101(a) of Title 23 U.S.C. and subsequent guidance has been provided in 23 CFR 470 and in FHWA policy documents.
Reasons for adjusting urban area boundaries for transportation planning purposes often relate to a need for consistency or geographic continuity. For example, it may be logical to include, as part of an urban area, a roadway that is used by urban residents but is located just outside the official Census Bureau urban area boundary. Or, it may make sense to designate as urban a rural pocket in the middle of an urban area (or to address alternating patterns of rural and urban-designated areas). Additionally, large, low density land uses on the urban fringe that serve the urban population such as airports, industrial parks, regional shopping centers and other urban attractions may also be included in an urban area.
In a memorandum dated, February 11, 2014, FHWA stresses the importance of a timely completion of the urbanized boundary smoothing process. PennDOT has 27 large urban areas and 64 small urban areas.
28411 4 9 ConsultantWork Order Number(s): 28401 4 9 Department/Central Office
Responsible Manager: Andrea Bahoric Project Manager: Joni Sharp
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Total Project Cost: 237,310$ Total Person Years: 0.4
Federal Other TotalLocal
Planning & Research
37,310 0 0 37,310
District 0 0 0 0 0Consultant* 200,000 0 0 200,000
Total 237,310 0 0 0 237,310
ParticipantsState
SPR/CPG SPR/Toll MLF
YEAR ONE
*SPR Funds are 100 % Federal
Total Project Cost: 28,580$ Total Person Years: 0.4
Federal Other TotalLocal
Planning & Research
28,580 0 28,580
District 0 0 0 0 0
Consultant* 0 0 0 0 0
Total 28,580 0 0 0 28,580
YEAR TWO
ParticipantsState
SPR/CPG SPR/Toll MLF
*SPR Funds are 100 % Federal Products/Performance Measures
• Smooth the urbanized boundaries for 27 large urban areas. • Smooth the boundaries for 64 small urban areas. • Create maps showing the updated large and small urban areas. • Generate new shapefiles for PennDOT and FHWA. • Update Roadway Management System.
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CARTOGRAPHIC SERVICES Objective Prepare quality hard copy and web based maps and cartographic products for transportation planning, Pennsylvania citizens, tourists, and business interests. Prepare for publication: the Tourism and Transportation Map and related products. Prepare special products to support decision-making and to communicate information to other agencies and to the public. Prepare displays for studies, reports, and presentations that assist in identifying and prioritizing projects, enhance media events, attract tourism, and inform motorists. Create and maintain county, township, and borough maps for internal and external customers. Support the advancement of PennDOT’s Strategic Goals.
Mark Leitzell
80401 4 9 CRT - Department/Central Office
Responsible Manager: Frank DeSendi Project Manager:
Work Order Number(s):
Total Project Cost: 443,681$ Total Person Years: 6.21
State Other Total
Planning & Research
345,831 0 86,456 0 432,287
Planning & Research (211)
0 0 11,394 0 11,394
Consultant 0 0 0 0 0
Total 345,831 0 97,850 0 443,681
SPR/CPG SPR/Toll Local
YEAR ONE
ParticipantsMLF
Federal
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Total Project Cost: 441,698$ Total Person Years: 6.21
State Other Total
Planning & Research
341,405 0 85,351 0 426,756
Planning & Research (211)
0 0 14,942 0 14,942
Consultant 0 0 0 0 0
Total 341,405 0 100,293 0 441,698
YEAR TWO
Participants FederalSPR/CPG SPR/Toll MLF Local
Products/Performance Measures General
• Develop budget recommendations by August 31 for year each. Tourism and Transportation Map
• Continually update the digital files, as information becomes available. Prepare digital files for publication as requested. Prepare electronic files for web publication. Review and comment on promotional panels submitted by others. Approve printing runs as required.
Truckers Guide
• Revise and maintain Pennsylvania STAA Book, Publication 411 upon request. County Maps
• General Highway Series Maps - Edit, revise, and prepare for printing as required. Prepare electronic files for web publication.
• Traffic and State Route Maps – Update routinely for printing as required. Prepare electronic file for web publication.
• Traffic Volume Base Maps - Revise and edit based on the schedule of the Transportation Planning Division. Prepare electronic files for web publication.
Municipal Maps
• Complete 55 municipal maps to digital GHS series format by June 30 each year. GIS
• Develop, update, and maintain digital files, and assist with production of GIS map products as requested.
• Use best available data to upgrade GIS centerline network accuracy. • Special Mapping Requests - Complete as requested.
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• Special Projects - Complete as requested. • Share map related information with planning partners, and other public agencies,
County EMS Coordinators, and private map companies. • Use geospatial data and technology acquired from local sources and regional
partners to remotely assist Municipal Services personnel with local road verification and maintain GIS/Cartography master files. Average 400 miles per month
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM Objective The GIS Section designs, builds and maintains applications and custom map products for a variety of PennDOT business functions. GIS also supports remote users in districts and counties bringing this decision support tool as close to the customer as possible. GIS will continue to deliver integrated geospatial data in easy to understand graphical and tabular methods that are timely and user friendly. Additionally, the GIS section will support Next Generation Teams when requested and implement the findings of its own Next Generation effort. Finally, the GIS section strives to support all of PennDOT’s strategic goals.
J. R. Grugan
88501 4 9 GIS - Department/Central Office88601 4 9 GIS - Consultant
Responsible Manager: Frank DeSendi Project Manager:
Work Order Number(s):
Total Project Cost: 2,475,094$ Total Person Years: 5.24
State Other Total
Planning & Research
380,076 0 95,018 0 475,094
District 0 0 0 0 0
Consultant * 0 2,000,000 0 0 2,000,000
Total 380,076 2,000,000 95,018 0 2,475,094
YEAR ONE
FederalParticipantsSPR/CPG SPR/Toll MLF Local
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Total Project Cost: 2,475,094$ Total Person Years: 5.24
State Other Total
Planning & Research
380,076 0 95,018 0 475,094
District 0 0 0 0 0Consultant * 0 2,000,000 0 0 2,000,000Total 380,076 2,000,000 95,018 0 2,475,094
Participants FederalSPR/CPG SPR/Toll MLF Local
YEAR TWO
*Funding includes $900,000 for BPR application support. Products/Performance Measures
• Participate in outreach/cooperative activities such as GTSC, Planning Partners’ GIS Work Group, PennDOT GIS Users Group, PAMAGIC, and PA Map.
• Manage/Maintain GIS-T application development processes and product creation activities including support for Transportation Planning Division initiatives.
• Support Districts, Department Bureaus, other state agencies, and planning partners in the use and deployment of GIS, as required.
• Maintain mechanisms (Internet) to share data with planning partners, local governments, and other state agencies.
• Assist with the delivery of data necessary to fulfill the requirements of Linking Planning and NEPA and other Department initiatives as required.
• Continually share enhancements, upgrades, and technology tips with other users of GIS.
• Update line work/database linkages on a continuing basis including road networks and various boundaries.
• Support the Governor’s Geospatial Initiatives. • Continually enhance the functionality and usability of GIS products and reports by
providing advice and value added feedback to customers. • Support broader PennDOT IT initiatives, such as legacy systems re-write, the Road
Data Management Initiative, Vehicle Locating, and Business Intelligence. • Maintain formal and informal communications with PennDOT’ s Bureau of Business
Solutions and Services, Bureau of Infrastructure and Operations, Bureau of Project Delivery, Bureau of Maintenance and Operations, the CIO’s Office, and others engaged in information technology.
• Monitor and report weekly the success or failure of the weekend FTP GIS file replication processes to transfer files to the District Office servers.
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PLANNING & RESEARCH COMPUTER SUPPORT Objective Computer support is critical to the success of PennDOT’s GIS and computer aided mapping programs. Other automated information systems (e.g., HPMS, Cultural Resources (CRGIS), Crash Data Analysis (CDART), Video Log, iTMS, Project Management (MPMS IQ), Road Conditions Reporting System (RCRS), Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), Traffic Program software, and the Bureau’s automated procurement application also require support. Computer expertise is provided for purchasing, installing, maintaining, and managing IT equipment and services for the Bureau and its customers.
86601 4 9 CMP - Department/Central Office86611 4 9 CMP - Consultant86611 4 9 CMP - Consultant
Work Order Number(s):
Responsible Manager: Frank DeSendi Project Manager: Jeff Fennimore
Total Project Cost: 1,316,070$ Total Person Years: 5.9
State Other Total
Planning & Research
449,656 0 112,414 0 562,070
District 0 0 0 0 0Consultant * 363,200 0 390,800 0 754,000
Total 812,856 0 503,214 0 1,316,070
LocalParticipants
SPR/CPG SPR/Toll
YEAR ONE
MLFFederal
* Funding includes $360,000 for GIS Software/Database Software, $89,000 for GIS/Cartography Hardware and $272,000 for Intergraph Maintenance, Oracle Maintenance, and plotter maintenance.
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Total Project Cost: 1,316,070$ Total Person Years: 5.9
State Other Total
Planning & Research
449,656 0 112,414 0 562,070
District 0 0 0 0 0Consultant * 363,200 0 390,800 0 754,000Total 812,856 0 503,214 0 1,316,070
YEAR TWO
Participants FederalSPR/CPG SPR/Toll MLF Local
* Funding includes $360,000 for GIS Software/Database Software, $89,000 for GIS/Cartography Hardware and $272,000 for Intergraph Maintenance, Oracle Maintenance, and plotter maintenance.
Products/Performance Measures
• Support the GIS Computer Network in the Office of Planning and other organizations.
• Monitor and maintain the system to support Bureau customers. • Implement system requirements for processing efficiency, security, accounting,
back-ups and file integrity. • Maintain formal and informal communications with PennDOT’ s Bureau of Business
Solutions and Services, Bureau of Infrastructure and Operations, Bureau of Design, the CIO’s Office, and others engaged in information technology.
• Provide computer support for the Bureau of Planning & Research, including all Bureau business areas, as required.
• Support GIS in the District Offices, County Offices, and Central Office Bureaus, as well as the PA Historic and Museum Commission, as required.
• Maintain and enhance the Bureau’s Intranet and Internet web sites. • Coordinate all computer activities for the Bureau. • Develop budget recommendations by August 29 of each year. • Acquire all hardware/software for the Bureau by March 31 of each year. • Equipment Installation by June 30 of each year. • Enhance and maintain the GIS Transportation database. • Maintain Oracle Databases that support multiple applications throughout the
Department. • Perform routine system back-ups and maintenance. • Seek support for hardware. • Update core GIS transportation information databases daily or weekly, as indicated. • Assist with loading/processing of video log images to combination production
Internet/Intranet server within three months of delivery, process files for display. • Maintain statewide coverage of aerial photography and other raster graphics.
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• Maintain off-site equipment to support bureau operations and customers in the event of an emergency in accordance with the Continuity of Operations Plan.
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RESEARCH
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DIVISION OVERVIEW
ennDOT understands the importance of research, education and technology transfer activities as they relate to the transportation industry. PennDOT places a focus on research and innovation and realizes that the initial investment will pay great
dividends in the future as research innovations drive change and/or business process improvements. For this reason, the Bureau of Planning and Research (BPR) Research Division manages and administers a customer-driven, applied Research Program focused on providing solutions to real-world transportation issues and challenges. The mission of the PennDOT Research Program is to identify, develop and conduct strategically-focused research, education and technology transfer projects. The mission is achieved through a contract research program that emphasizes applied research, implementation, performance monitoring and technology transfer. The Research Division works closely with all of the functional areas of PennDOT to ensure that the right research projects are being conducted and that the results are being implemented through a systematic process. The Research Division has developed an approach to identify, prioritize, select and manage needed research that engages senior executives and managers, as well as the subject matter experts located throughout the Department. This participation, input and support ensures that BPR is able to produce research results that are timely and critical. In addition, the Research Division is dedicated to ensuring that research results are also shared through planned, strategic actions with Department forces and with our local government partners through the PennDOT Research and Innovation Implementation Program, the State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) and the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP).
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RESEARCH PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Objective The Research Division is organized in two (2) sections – Research Program Management (RPM) and Research Technology Transfer (RT2). The RPM section is responsible for the development and management of the PennDOT Research Program. The Research Program begins with a submission of an Innovation Deserving Exploration and Analysis (IDEA) form that can be submitted by any PennDOT employee. The IDEAs are reviewed, considered, prioritized and programmed in conjunction with the PennDOT executive staff. Potential research projects are included in an annual Research Program that is presented to the PennDOT Program Management Committee (PMC) for ultimate consideration and approval. (See draft PennDOT FY 2014-2015 Research Budget). Once a project is officially started with a Notice to Proceed letter, the section manages the day-to-day tracking of deliverables, monthly progress reports, invoice submissions and ongoing communications between the PennDOT technical advisor and the principal investigator. The RPM section is also responsible for the management of the Research Program budget, cash flow, return on investment and contract initiation activities for the Research Division. This section is responsible for coordinating research initiated through the Transportation Research, Education and Technology Transfer Invitation to Qualify (ITQ), Intergovernmental Agreements between PennDOT and Commonwealth universities, the use of existing consultant-based agreements (Department-wide Research Initiatives), Memoranda of Understanding, Request for Proposals and other available PennDOT contracts. The Research Program Management manager and Research Division manager identify which projects will have dedicated funding for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 and recommend how those projects will be initiated. Several contracting options exist for project initiation, including:
• Transportation Research Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) o Competitively-bid projects where a project panel identifies the vendor based
on a Request for Quotations submission. • PennDOT/Penn State University – DGS Master Agreement
o Work order based projects where an identified principal investigator at Penn State University has been identified and is uniquely qualified to perform the work and where projects support the academic mission of the university.
• PennDOT/University of Pittsburgh – DGS Master Agreement o Work order based projects where an identified principal investigator at the
University of Pittsburgh has been identified and is uniquely qualified to perform the work and where projects support the academic mission of the university.
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• PennDOT/Temple University – DGS Master Agreement o Work order based projects where an identified principal investigator at
Temple University has been identified and is uniquely qualified to perform the work and where projects support the academic mission of the university.
• PennDOT/Carnegie Mellon University Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) o Work order based projects where an identified principal investigator at
Carnegie Mellon University has been identified and is uniquely qualified to perform the work and where projects support the academic mission of the university.
• PennDOT/University of Maryland Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) ○ Work order based projects where an identified principal investigator at the University of Maryland has been identified and is uniquely qualified to perform the work and where projects support the academic mission of the university.
• Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Community and Economic Development
o Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development’s Governor’s Center for Local Government Services to supplement and strengthen the local government training programs offered to municipalities through the PennDOT Local Technical Assistance Program. Projects are initiated via Letters of Understanding (LOU).
• Requests for Proposals o Competitively bid projects administered by the Bureau of Office Services.
• Department-wide Research Initiatives (DWR) o Use of existing consultant-based agreements initiated in various Bureaus
throughout PennDOT.
In addition to managing projects initiated via PennDOT contracting mechanisms, the section also manages the tracking of project activities for all Transportation Pooled Fund Program projects. For these projects, PennDOT contributes project costs along with other state departments of transportation in an effort to reduce the financial impact to any one state. The section conducts quarterly progress meetings with each project technical advisor to ensure that PennDOT is benefiting from our financial contributions for the projects. Quarterly meeting notes are developed and follow-ups are tracked to ensure that PennDOT is getting products from each contracted research project.
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FY 2014-2015 Research Program Budget
PennDOT Research Program Research Budget by Contracting Mechanism – Ongoing Commitments
Funding Commitments for Active Research Projects Funding Amount Research Invitation to Qualify $ 1,461,097 PennDOT/Penn State – DGS Master Agreement $ 698,072 PennDOT/Carnegie Mellon Intergovernmental Agreement $ 207,042 Request for Proposals (PennDOT LTAP, Implementation) $ 1,119,801 MOU with the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services $ 53,273 Department Wide Research Initiatives $ 88,266 Total Funding Amount for Active Projects (Ongoing Commitments)
$ 3,627,551
PennDOT Research Program
Research Budget by Contracting Mechanism – New Projects Programmed New Project Funding Funding Amount Research Invitation to Qualify $ 661,959 PennDOT/Penn State – DGS Master Agreement $ 500,000 PennDOT/Pittsburgh – DGS Master Agreement $ 500,000 PennDOT/Temple – DGS Master Agreement $ 500,000 PennDOT/Carnegie Mellon Intergovernmental Agreement $ 250,000 PennDOT/University of Maryland Intergovernmental Agreement $ 250,000 Request for Proposals (PennDOT LTAP, Implementation) $ 500,000 MOU with the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services $ 110,000 Department Wide Research Initiatives $ 200,000 Total Funding Amount Programmed for New Projects $3,471,959
PennDOT Research Program
FY14-15 Research Budget Summary Total Funding Amount for Active Projects (Ongoing Commitments) $3,627,551 Total Funding Amount for New Projects $3,471,959 Total Research Budget for Contracts: FY14-15
$7,099,510
*** Note: FY14-15 Research Program IDEAs have not been received yet from customers. Once received and prioritized, a recommended Research Program will be developed for PMC approval.
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FY 2015-2016 Research Program Budget
PennDOT Research Program Research Budget by Contracting Mechanism – Ongoing Commitments
Funding Commitments for Active Research Projects Funding Amount Research Invitation to Qualify $ 1,461,097 PennDOT/Penn State – DGS Master Agreement $ 698,072 PennDOT/Carnegie Mellon Intergovernmental Agreement $ 207,042 Request for Proposals (PennDOT LTAP, Implementation) $ 1,119,801 MOU with the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services $ 53,273 Department Wide Research Initiatives $ 88,266 Total Funding Amount for Active Projects (Ongoing Commitments)
$ 3,627,551
PennDOT Research Program
Research Budget by Contracting Mechanism – New Projects Programmed New Project Funding Funding Amount Research Invitation to Qualify $ 661,959 PennDOT/Penn State – DGS Master Agreement $ 500,000 PennDOT/Pittsburgh – DGS Master Agreement $ 500,000 PennDOT/Temple – DGS Master Agreement $ 500,000 PennDOT/Carnegie Mellon Intergovernmental Agreement $ 250,000