FHWA Highway Information Seminar

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FHWA Highway Information Seminar

• November 18, 2004

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Challenges for Todays DOT

• Reauthorization
• Finance
• Project Delivery
• Work Force

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TEA 21 Reauthorization

• Funding Levels
• Erosion of Core Highway Programs
• Project and Program Earmarking
• Policy Issues
• Outlook

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Future FinanceNear Term

• Fuel tax -- user fee mechanism for the near term
• Traditional Supplements e.g., Bonds,Tolls
• New Technology/New Methods
• Emerging Innovations Garvees, HOT lanes, Public
  Private Partnerships

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Future Finance Long TermFill the Gap

• Alternatives to the Fuel Tax
• Commission to study future of revenue sources to
  the Highway Trust Fund
• State DOTs as Laboratories of Innovation
• Toll revenues
• GARVEE bonds
• Public/Private partnerships
• Developer fees
• Tax credit bonds

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Project Delivery

• Community Acceptance
• Environmental Compatibility
• Engineering Credibility
• Financial Feasibility

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Options and ApproachesThe New Normal

• Context Sensitive Solutions
• Environmental Leadership, Stewardship and
  Streamlining
• Asset Management
• Warranties
• Technology
• Project Oversight
• Finance Plans

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Work Force Challenges

• Mission Change
• Agency Downsizing and Reorganization
• Program Growth
• Aging Work Force and Retirements
• Changing Skill Needs
• Technology

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Options and Approaches

• Recruitment
• Retention
• Training
• Succession