transportation facilities
construction plan
SB 1334 requires the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), in consultation with the State Board of Transportation (STB), to develop a 20-year transportation plan and allows ADOT to procure rights-of way for projects specified in the plan.
Current statute (A.R.S. 28-6951) requires ADOT to develop a five-year transportation facilities construction program according to policies established by the STB and requires the appointment of a departmental committee to prioritize transportation projects, annually prepare and update a long-range transportation construction program, review changes and their priorities within the program, and document its recommendations in a written report.
A 1997 performance audit conducted by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) made four recommendations relative to ADOT’s transportation planning process: (1) ADOT should adopt a method that makes greater use of data and criteria for making programming decisions; (2) ADOT should continue its efforts to expand the involvement of its district engineers, regional planning groups and the public; (3) ADOT should continue its efforts to create a detailed long-range plan that includes an accurate long-term financial forecast and listing of needed projects; (4) ADOT should better link short-range programming decisions to long range priorities by explicitly considering long-term priorities when developing the five-year plan.
Laws 1989, Chapter 222, authorized ADOT to acquire right-of-way and obligate state funds up to ten years prior to the estimated construction completion date.
· Requires ADOT to develop a 20-years transportation facilities construction plan in consultation with the STB on or before July 1, 2003.
· Specifies that the 20 year plan shall:
· Detail estimated engineering, right-of-way and construction costs;
· Describe each project, location and priority;
· List and group projects by priority and beginning date;
· Be compatible with local general and county comprehensive plans;
· Include updating procedures and guidelines for the 20-year plan.
· Allows ADOT to purchase rights-of-way for projects in the 20-year plan.
SB 1334 passed the
Transportation Committee unamended.
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44th Legislature Analyst Initials _______
Second Regular Session March 14, 2000
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