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Transportation Planning & Research Program SPR-PL (51)

July 1, 2014-June 30, 2016 In cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation and Pennsylvanias Planning Partners

TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .............................................................................................................................................. 5

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

PENNDOTS 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 Departments Strategic Focus Areas and Office of Plannings Goals as set forth in the Office of Plannings 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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http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/summaryinfo.cfm

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 Plannings 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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PennDOTs 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 Administrations (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 Pennsylvanias 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 FHWAs 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 Departments 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 Bureaus organizational structure includes a Directors 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 Departments Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS). The division serves as the Departments source of highway and travel statistics including travel speed data. The division also has responsibility for Pennsylvanias 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 PennDOTs 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 Pennsylvanias 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


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


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 Pennsylvanias 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 Bureaus 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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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

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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 Commonwealths and the FHWAs 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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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 Departments 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 Departments 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 Departments 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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TRANSPORTATION PLANNING

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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):


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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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 PennDOTs 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 Departments 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:


Jeremy Freeland



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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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:


Andrea Bahoric Project Manager: Jeremy Freeland

Total Project Cost: 152,792$ Total Person Years: 0


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


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 PennDOTs 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


Responsible Manager: Andrea Bahoric Project Manager:

Total Project Cost: 450,970$ Total Person Years: 7.6


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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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 FHWAs 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


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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



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


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 Departments 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



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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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


*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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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


YEAR ONE

*SPR Funds are 100 % Federal



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 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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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

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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 PennDOTs Strategic Goals.

Mark Leitzell

80401 4 9 CRT - Department/Central Office

Responsible Manager: Frank DeSendi Project Manager:



State Other Total

Planning & Research

345,831 0 86,456 0 432,287

Planning & Research (211)

0 0 11,394 0 11,394


Total 345,831 0 97,850 0 443,681

SPR/CPG SPR/Toll Local

YEAR ONE

ParticipantsMLF

Federal

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State Other Total

Planning & Research

341,405 0 85,351 0 426,756

Planning & Research (211)

0 0 14,942 0 14,942


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 PennDOTs strategic goals.

J. R. Grugan

88501 4 9 GIS - Department/Central Office88601 4 9 GIS - Consultant

Responsible Manager: Frank DeSendi Project Manager:



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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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


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 Governors 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 CIOs 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 PennDOTs 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 Bureaus 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


Responsible Manager: Frank DeSendi Project Manager: Jeff Fennimore


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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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


* 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 CIOs 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 Bureaus 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 Developments Governors 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 Governors 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 Governors Center for Local Government Services $ 110,000 Department Wide Research Initiatives $ 200,000 Total Funding Amount Programmed for New Projects $3,471,959


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 Governors Center for Local Government Services $ 53,273 Department Wide Research Initiatives $ 88,266 Total Funding Amount for Active Projects (Ongoing Commitments)

$ 3,627,551


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 Governors Center for Local Government Services $ 110,000 Department Wide Research Initiatives $ 200,000 Total Funding Amount Programmed for New Projects $3,471,959


FY15-16 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: FY15-16

$7,099,510

*** Note: FY15-16 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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Dept. Force - Planning & Research

356,104 0 89,026 0 0 445,130

Research Consultant 2,257,567 0 564,392 650,000 0 3,471,959

Total 2,613,671 0 653,418 650,000 0 3,917,089

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