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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and Chapter 152 Bridge Improvement Program The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provided funding for seven projects in Table 1.1, which allowed them to be advanced. The projects funded with ARRA funds were selected based on project readiness, consistency with performance based plans, statewide coverage, work-type balance and project advancement. 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. 1 1 A Tier 1 bridge consists of any bridge in the program that has an average daily traffic count greater than 1,000 and a sufficiency rating that is at or below 50, or is identified by the commissioner as a priority project. A Tier 2 bridge consists of any bridge that is not a Tier 1 bridge and is classified as fracture critical or has a sufficiency rating that is at or below 80. For more information on the Chapter 152 Bridge Improvement Program, refer to the Trunk Highway Bridge Improvement Program Chapter 152 Annual Update Report, prepared by the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Office of Capital Programs and Performance Measures and the Bridge Office. Annual Report on Major Highway Projects Minnesota Department of Transportation Page | 8

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 state 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. Annual Report on Major Highway Projects Minnesota Department of Transportation Page | 9

Highway Investment Plan Process<br />

The 20-year Highway Investment Plan (HIP) is an important link between the policies and<br />

strategies established in the <strong>State</strong>wide Transportation Policy Plan and the capital improvements<br />

made to the state highway system. The plan sets the framework for future capital improvements<br />

by identifying investment needs and priorities for available funding.<br />

As shown in the above graphic, a project moves from the Long Range Plan, to the Highway<br />

Investment Plan, to the <strong>State</strong> Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) to construction.<br />

The flow chart above illustrates Mn/DOT’s steps in developing the HIP. Mn/DOT begins the<br />

process by identifying investment needs, starting with roads not meeting performance targets,<br />

when determining how to invest. Finally, Mn/DOT produces revenue forecasts to determine the<br />

federal and state funds available. Mn/DOT considers legislative direction, stakeholder input, and<br />

the need to meet system-wide performance targets. Then Mn/DOT sets statewide and district<br />

investment goals for four strategic priorities: traveler safety, infrastructure preservation, mobility<br />

and regional and community improvements. Investments are selected to make progress<br />

towards goals in each area.<br />

The HIP includes three planning periods: 1) the four-year STIP identifies specific construction<br />

projects; 2) the mid- and long-range Highway Investment Plans allocate revenue to the four<br />

strategic priorities, not to specific projects; 3) unfunded investment needs and updated<br />

performance data are fed back into the process and prioritization begins anew.<br />

Annual Report on Major Highway Projects<br />

<strong>Minnesota</strong> Department of Transportation Page | 9

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