Funding
2009 Stimulus Information Center
Click here to download a chart which outlines state-by-state progress on spending through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA or Stimulus) as of March 31, 2009.
Guide Specification for Minimum Retro Levels to Access ARRA Dollars - Click here to download a sample guide spec - sign replacement - to assist members in accessing stimulus funds.
The FHWA, ATSSA and NACE Webinar, entitled "Stimulus Program 101: Making It Work for States and Locals" that was presented at 3:30 p.m. EST Wed., Feb. 25, is available for replay - please click here to view the webinar (Registration is required to view the webinar).
Click here to download the latest H.R. 1 State-by-State allocation tables.
Click here to download the H.R. 1 Conference Report Summary.
"Low Cost Local Road Safety Solutions" (source: ATSSA and NACE)
Actions That Can Be Taken to Expedite Economic Recovery Delivery (Important Information on the Stimulus Package from the FHWA (dated February 4, 2009)
Click here to visit Recovery.Gov, where you will find up-to-date recovery information from state, local, tribal, and territorial governments on how funds are being distributed and used to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
Current Status of SAFETEA-LU Funding (Obligations)
Highway Safety Improvement Program (as of 6/30/09)
High Risk Rural Roads (as of 6/30/09)
Railway-Highway Combined (as of 6/30/09)
Safe Routes to School (as of 5/31/09)
Funding Available for Training Under SAFETEA-LU Section 5204(e)
Section 5204(e) of SAFETEA-LU provides authority for states to use funds from five primary core programs to support training, education and workforce development. This funding can be utilized to receive ATSSA training – specifically the roadway safety industry’s two leading courses – the ATSSA Traffic Control Technician and the ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisors courses. Nearly 40 state DOTs are taking advantage of these available funds to ensure their workers receive roadway safety training. Each state has a state-specific method of accessing the funds that are available. Click here to be transported to a SAFETEA-LU Q&A page that specifically addresses guidance for the “Use of Federal Aid State Core Program Funds for Training, Education and Workforce Development SAFETEA-LU Section 5204(e).”
31 States Tap “5204(e) Funding” for Training
Thirty one states have tapped into SAFETEA-LU’s 5204(e) for training. Be sure to take advantage of this funding in combination with the FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant. There are some great cost-savings for top quality training for Traffic Control Technicians, Traffic Control Supervisors, Flaggers, Train-the-Trainer, Nighttime Traffic Control, Utility Traffic Control, Law Enforcement, Incident Traffic Control for Responders, Work Zone Strategies, Traffic Control Design Specialists, Urban Work Zone Design, Maintenance and Short Duration Activities, and tools for work zone traffic impact analysis. Course schedules and registration information can be found at the “Education and Certification” link of ATSSA.com. To view a list of the 31 states,click here.
Other Available Funding
In 2005, Congress created the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) to help state and local governments finance a wide variety of roadway safety projects.
States receive a share of other federal highway funds such as Surface Transportation Program funds and High Risk Rural Road funds that can be used for roadway safety projects.
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) was created by a special provision of SAFETEA-LU to promote safe walking and bicycling to school for school children. This provision provides funding to states for public awareness and educational campaigns as well as project planning and construction activities that will improve the ability of children to walk to school. Each state has at least $1 million; some have much more.