Washington Update

1
Washington Update

• Jill Hochman
• Director
• Office of Interstate and Border Planning

2
Changes

• Administration
• Funding
• Focus

3
Administration

• New President
• Secretary of DOT
• FHWA Administrator

4
Funding

• American Recovery and
  Reinvestment Act of 2009 -
• 787 billion total investment
• 27.5 billion for highways
• Accountability, transparency reporting
  requirements
• 26.6 billion total apportionment to States
• ARRA is a FHWA priority
• 2392 Projects Obligated
• 7.5 B or 29 of highway funds
• 750 M to CBP and GSA

5
Stronger Focus

• Highway Authorization
• Climate Change
• Performance Standards

6
Continued Focus

• Increased Border Capacity in Detroit/Windsor
• Border Congestion Relief Initiative
• Cascade Gateway (Washington State)
• Otay Mesa East POE (California)
• East Loop (Texas)
• Border Performance Measures