6/12/2023 0 Comments A bumpy road poster![]() ![]() 2015 Proposal effectively described the State’s assets and strategies, while also outlining specific performance measures and the metrics by which goals would be evaluated however, the report was superseded by a memorandum of understanding (MOU) negotiated between elected officials for fiscal years 20, and the MOU process was also used for the most recent five-year period from fiscal years 2016 to 2020. It was compelled by one-time State statutory provisions, which have not been reproduced since. In 2009, DOT published the 2010-2015 “Capital Program Proposal,” which included specific goals to reconstruct 1,300 miles of State roads, repave another 1,600 miles, and rehabilitate more than 900 bridges. ![]() Additionally, the goals set forth in this document were not tied to performance metrics and targets for specific assets. Since it was authored, major adverse weather events have occurred, economic development strategies have shifted, and demographics have evolved. strategic plan is now over a decade old and has not been revised or updated. For each theme, issues and strategies were identified in order to plan strategically for achieving the goals of the plan. That document set five main themes for DOT capital investments: Mobility and Reliability, Safety, Security, Environmental Sustainability, and Economic Competitiveness. 4ĭOT’s last strategic planning document, “Strategies for a New Age: New York State’s Transportation Master Plan for 2030,” was published in 2006. The NY Works plan briefly describes the State’s intent to maintain safety and efficiency while also broadly linking all transportation assets to economic and community development, but it served as more of a compilation of anticipated spending by statewide agencies and public authorities than a strategic document establishing criteria and goals for infrastructure projects. The State’s capital priorities were broadly outlined most recently in the NY Works plan, compiled in 2013. In recent years, the State has authored a few disjointed documents, which do not offer a holistic structure or strategy for transportation capital planning. The capital planning process should begin with a vision for New York’s transportation assets, and that vision should be linked to measurable, achievable goals for the transportation system. 3(See Figure 1.)Įstablishing Priorities and Goals as Part of a Strategic Planning Process Implement the plan, including authorizing funding, developing project schedules, managing projects and maintaining assets.Įach of the capital planning steps should inform the next and should yield a capital plan that is aligned with the State’s goals, needs, and resources and that maintains accessibility and quality of vital infrastructure over the long term.Devise a capital improvement plan based on goals, needs and available resources and.Identify resources available for a capital improvement plan.Establish priorities and goals as part of a strategic planning process.An effective planning process features the following five steps: The generally accepted “best practice” for effective capital planning requires setting priorities, tying investments to documented needs or projected economic benefits, setting affordability parameters, and effectively managing capital projects. A review of how this plan was created and implemented indicates the State did not follow best practices, and procedural improvements should be made to ensure that resources are targeted toward the greatest needs and in line with a broader strategy. The most recent capital program, cobbled together by the State, covers a five-year period, fiscal years 2016 through 2020. ![]() 2 The importance, scope, and size of DOT’s capital investments make it essential that these investments are guided by a strong capital planning process. ![]() 1 With disbursements in excess of $4.9 billion annually, DOT’s are the largest capital expenses for the State of New York each year, representing 36 percent of projected capital spending by New York State agencies. The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for maintenance and construction on and around a substantial portion of this infrastructure. New York State’s transportation assets are vast, including 115,000 centerline miles of roads, 17,000 bridges, 3,400 railroad miles, and 136 public airports. Likewise, Governor Andrew Cuomo has prioritized infrastructure investment to promote economic development and competitiveness. President Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to invest $1 trillion over the next 10 years to rebuild America’s roads, bridges, ports, airports and various other infrastructures. Government investment in infrastructure is garnering significant media attention. ![]()
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