![]() Under this Policy, FHWA will work with recipients of any Federal funds made available under title 23, United States Code to encourage and prioritize the repair, rehabilitation, reconstruction, replacement, and maintenance of existing transportation infrastructure, especially the incorporation of safety, accessibility, multimodal, and resilience features. Reconnect communities and reflect the inclusion of disadvantaged and under-represented groups in the planning, project selection and design process andĭirect Federal funds to their most efficient and effective use, consistent with these objectives.Įncouraging and Prioritizing Proiects That Build a Better America Prioritize infrastructure that is less vulnerable and more resilient to a changing climate įuture-proof our transportation infrastructure by accommodating new and emerging technologies like electric vehicle charging stations, renewable energy generation, and broadband deployment in transportation rights-of-way Make streets and other transportation facilities accessible to all users and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act Īddress environmental impacts ranging from stormwater runoff to greenhouse gas emissions Promote and improve safety for all road users, particularly vulnerable users Improve the condition, resilience and safety of road and bridge assets consistent with asset management plans (including investing in preservation of those assets) ![]() Investments and projects that align with the BIL and will help Build a Better America include those that: New programs (some formula, some discretionary grants and some a combination of the two) such as the Bridge Investment Program, National EV Charging Program, Carbon Reduction Program and PROTECT program.įHWA will issue guidance and regulations, as appropriate, to fully implement these legislative changes and new programs and is actively soliciting stakeholder input on these matters through a just-opened Federal Register docket. The BIL creates two kinds of new resources that FHWA's State, regional, Tribal and local stakeholders can use to Build a Better America:Ĭhanges to the eligibilities and policy requirements in FHWA's "legacy" apportioned programs such as National Highway Performance Program and the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and its Transportation Alternatives set-aside and The intent of the guidance also is to ensure that the funding and eligibilities provided by the BIL will be interpreted and implemented, to the extent allowable under statute, to encourage States and other funding recipients to invest in projects that upgrade the condition of streets, highways and bridges and make them safe for all users, while at the same time modernizing them so that the transportation network is accessible for all users, provides people with better choices across all modes, accommodates new and emerging technologies, is more sustainable and resilient to a changing climate, and is more equitable. This guidance is intended to serve as an overarching framework to prioritize the use of BIL resources on projects that will Build a Better America. The BIL also presents the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) with a unique opportunity: to exercise our stewardship and oversight responsibilities and evolve the century-old relationship with State departments of transportation and other stakeholders in a way that takes advantage of the tools Congress has provided and prioritizes investments that align with the underlying policies evident throughout the BIL to help our states and communities Build a Better America. 15, 2021), will deliver generational investments in our roads and bridges, promote safety for all road users, help combat the climate crisis, and advance equitable access to transportation. The recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub. Building a Better America – Policy Framework
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