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From Tech Transfer Newsletter, Spring 2009
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Resources from the Transportation Library
Funding Shovel Ready Projects and the Federal Stimulus Package
By Kendra Levine, Reference and Outreach Librarian, Institute of Transportation Studies Library
Information from Caltrans
Caltrans Economic Recovery Website
Caltrans
www.dot.ca.gov/recovery
Gives an overview of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and how funds are being allocated in California. It also provides information on how the approval process has been expedited and instructions for project certification.
Caltrans Local Assistance – American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Caltrans
www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/EconomicRecovery/index.htm
This website provides clear and organized information pertaining to how the ARRA relates to Caltrans. The website also provides information about how local agencies can access the stimulus money for their projects.
Information from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)
USDOT Information Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
www.dot.gov/recovery
This resource provides an overview of how the ARRA affects transportation initiatives and projects, as well as background information on the recovery process. This site also lists projects that are pending and approved from agencies across the country.
Recovery.org Agency Summary for USDOT
www.recovery.gov
Provides reports and information about the allocation and disbursement of stimulus money. It also aggregates news about projects funded throughout the country.
Information from Local Agencies
MTC – Funding – ARRA
Metropolitan Transportation Commission
www.mtc.ca.gov/funding/ARRA
Outlines the impact of ARRA on Bay Area transportation projects. Also includes forms and guidance for proposals from the area to gain ARRA funding. Many of these projects are transit-oriented.
Orange County Ready to Work
OCTA
www.octa.net/stimulus
Outlines different shovel ready projects throughout Orange County, and provides a timeline for the use of ARRA funds. OCTA uses channels such as YouTube (www.youtube.com/user/OCReadyToWork) and Facebook to give information and status updates on these projects.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (2009)
Sacramento Area Council of Governments
www.sacog.org/projectdelivery/2009/03/19
The region's Metropolitan Transportation Plan for 2035 received funding from ARRA, allowing for earlier completion of projects. The Metropolitan Transportation Plan for 2035 encompasses transportation projects in the six counties around Sacramento.
Reports and Articles
President Obama Signs Economic Stimulus Bill, New Law Contains Nearly $50 Billion for Transportation Improvements
D. Bauer, Transportation Builder, v.21, n.1, January-February 2009, pp. 28-29.
Provides an overview of the impact of ARRA across the transportation sector, outlining which kinds of projects will receive funding and roughly how much.
Stimulus Bill Gives 'Shovel Ready' Projects Priority
B. Naylor, National Public Radio, February 11, 2009.
www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100295436
Discusses what "shovel ready" means in terms of project scheduling and the environment, as well as how these projects are eligible for money from the economic stimulus package.
Related Training
Funding and Programming Transportation Projects in California (PL-02)
Technology Transfer Program class
www.techtransfer.berkeley.edu/training
December 15-16, 2009 :: San Bernardino
This course provides planners, project managers, and grant managers with "real-world" guidelines for thinking strategically as they develop fiscal plans, programs, and project descriptions.
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