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ADOT Transportation Planning and
Programming Guidebook
Tribal Governments
November 2009
The Arizona Department of Transportation's Planning and Programming Guidebook for
Tribal Governments is a product of ADOT's Multimodal Planning Division. This Guidebook
is intended to provide Tribal governments and their transportation planning department
assistance in understanding the ADOT planning and programming processes and
associated funding sources. ADOT is committed to working cooperatively with all Arizona
Tribal governments to assure critical transportation needs are met for state roads that cross
the tribal lands.
This Guidebook is organized to show the specific roads that traverse tribal lands and their
relation to ADOT's engineering management districts. Second, it explains ADOT's vision,
mission, goals, and responsibilities in relation to management of the state transportation
system. Third, it provides tribal governments with an overview of the ADOT planning and
programming process for major transportation improvement projects. Finally, it provides a
summary discussion of ADOT's funding sources for transportation improvement. ADOT also
has addition resources for tribal transportation funding available upon request. A
comprehensive training program to accompany this guidebook has also been developed and
is available by request to ADOT.
This first addition of the ADOT Transportation Planning and Programming Guidebook for
Tribal Governments is not all inclusive of every detailed process used by ADOT; it is
intended to provide tribal governments with a basic understanding of the current planning
and programming processes as they relate to tribes. It also provides tribes with contact
information for the various departments that tribes may need to contact to address their
transportation questions and concerns. It is anticipated that future editions of this guidebook
will be produced to include updated information and process changes. Comments and
suggestions should be directed to:
Arizona Department of Transportation
Multimodal Planning Division
206 South 17th Avenue
Mail Drop 310B
Phoenix, AZ 85007
TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................................................... i
LIST OF FIGURES ................................................................................................................ iii
LIST OF TABLES .................................................................................................................. iii
GLOSSARY OF TRANSPORTATION ACRONYMS ............................................................. iv
2.1 Arizona State Highway System on Tribal Land ............................................................. 2
3.1 ADOT Vision, Mission and Goals ................................................................................. 5
3.2 Consultation with Tribes................................................................................................ 6
MPD Section Responsibilities ...................................................................................... 8
4.1 Statewide Long- Range Transportation Visioning .......................................................... 9
4.2 State Transportation Plan.............................................................................................. 9
4.2.1 Long- range Statewide Transportation Plan; MPD Division duties ..................... 10
4.3 Other Transportation Planning Efforts......................................................................... 13
4.3.1 Specialized Transportation Studies................................................................... 13
4.3.2 Regional Transportation System Plans ............................................................. 14
4.3.3 Planning Assistance for Rural Areas ( PARA).................................................... 14
4.4 Public Involvement ...................................................................................................... 15
5.1 Programming Process Overview................................................................................. 17
6.1 Highway Programs...................................................................................................... 21
6.2. Transit ........................................................................................................................ 23
6.2.1 Section 5303, Metropolitan Transportation Planning Program.......................... 23
6.2.2 Section 5304, Statewide Transportation Planning Program.............................. 24
6.2.3 Section 5310, Elderly & Persons with Disabilities Transportation Program....... 24
6.2.4 Section 5311, Rural Public Transportation Program......................................... 25
6.2.5 Section 5316 Job Access and Reverse Commute Program ( JARC)................. 25
6.2.6 Section 5317 New Freedom Program ............................................................... 27
6.2.7 Rural Transit Assistance Program..................................................................... 28
6.2.8 LTAF I - Local Transportation Assistance Fund ................................................ 28
6.2.9 LTAF II - Local Transportation Assistance Fund II ............................................ 28
6.3 Airport........................................................................................................................ . 29
6.3.1 Airport Programming & Planning....................................................................... 29
6.3.2 Airport Pavement Preservation ......................................................................... 31
6.3.3 Airport Development Loan Program.................................................................. 31
C- 1 Executive Order 2006- 14 Consultation and Cooperation with Arizona Tribes..... 46
C- 2 ADOT Tribal Consultation Policy MGT- 16.01...................................................... 48
Multimodal Planning Division ..................................................................................... 48
ADOT Environmental Planning Group - Section 106 Related Tribal Consultation ..... 49
Communication and Community Partnerships ........................................................... 49
CCP Partnering Office................................................................................................ 49
Civil Rights Office....................................................................................................... 50
Policy and Governmental Affairs ................................................................................ 50
ITD Right of Way Group............................................................................................. 50
COGs......................................................................................................................... 53
MPOs......................................................................................................................... 53
Existing Partnerships ................................................................................................. 55
AASHTO American Association Of State Highway & Transportation Officials
AC Asphaltic Concrete
ACFC Asphalt Concrete Friction Course
ACIA Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs
ACMS Advanced Construction and Maintenance Systems
ADEQ Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
ADOT Arizona Department of Transportation
AHRRC Arizona Hospitality Research and Resource Center
AHS Automated Highway Systems
APL Approved Products List
AR- AC Asphalt- Rubber Asphalt Concrete
AR- ACFC Asphalt- Rubber/ Asphalt- Concrete Friction Course
ARS Arizona Revised Statutes
ASU Arizona State University
ATC Automatic Traffic Counter
ATIS Advanced Traveler Information System
ATSPT Arizona Tribal Strategic Partnering Team
ATRC Arizona Transportation Research Center
BIA Bureau of Indian Affairs ( Department of Interior)
BQAZ Building a Quality Arizona
BYU Brigham Young University
Caltrans California Department of Transportation
CCP Communication and Community Partnerships office of ADOT
CCTV Closed- Circuit TV
COG Council of Governments
CRM Crumb Rubber Modifier
CVISN Commercial Vehicle Information Systems Network
DOT Department Of Transportation
DPS Department of Public Safety
EEO Equal Employment Office
ENTERPRISE Evaluation of New Technologies for Roads Program Initiatives in
Safety and Efficiency
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
EPG Environmental Planning Group ( ADOT)
FEPA Fair Employment Practice Agencies
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
FM Frequency modulation
FWD Falling Weight Deflectometer
FY Fiscal Year
G4 A type of guard rail
GCNP Grand Canyon National Park
GIS Geographic Information System
GOHS Governor's Office of Highway Safety
GOEO Governors Office of Equal Opportunity
GPS General Pavement Studies
GPS Global Positioning Satellite
GTSAC Governor's Traffic Safety Advisory Council
HAR Highway Advisory Radio
HCRS Highway Condition Reporting System
HMA Hot Mix Asphalt
HMAC Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete
HOV High Occupancy Vehicle
HPC High Performance Concrete
HPS High- Pressure Sodium
IDMS Integrated Document Management System
IES Illuminating Engineering Society
IGA Inter- Governmental Agreement
IRR Indian Reservation Roads
ISPMMS Integrated Sign and Pavement Marking Management System
ITCA Inter- Tribal Council of Arizona
ITD Intermodal Transportation Division ( ADOT)
ITEP ITS, Traffic & Safety, Environment, Planning
ITG Information Technology Group
ITS Intelligent Transportation System
ITWG Inter- Tribal Working Group
IV Intelligent Vehicle
JLBC Joint Legislative Budget Committee
JPA Joint Project Agreement
LOS Level Of Service
LPS Low- Pressure Sodium
LTAP Local Technical Assistance Program
LTPP Long Term Pavement Performance
MAG Maricopa Association of Governments
MH Metal Halide
MOA Memorandum of Agreement
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MP Milepost
MPD Multi- Modal Planning Division ( ADOT)
MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization
MSE Mechanically- Stabilized Earth
MSM Materials, Structures, and Maintenance
MUTCD Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
MVD Motor Vehicle Division ( ADOT)
N/ A Not Applicable
NAU Northern Arizona University
NCAT National Center for Asphalt Technology
NCHRP National Cooperative Highway Research Program
NEPA National Environmental Protection Act
NHPA National Historic Preservation Act
NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
NTCIP National Transportation Communications for Intelligent
Transportation Systems Protocol
NTPEP National Transportation Product Evaluation Program
OGFC Open- Graded Friction Courses
P3 Public- Private Partnership
PARA Planning Assistance for Rural Areas
PIJ Project Investment Justification
PM10 Particulate Matter less than 10 microns in diameter
PM2.5 Particulate Matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter
PMS Pavement Management System
PRIDE Product Resource Investment Deployment And Evaluation
R& D Research & Development
R/ W Right- Of- Way
RFP Request For Proposal
RTP Regional Transportation Plan
RV Recreational Vehicle
RWIS Roadway Weather Information System
SGC Sand- Gravel- Cobbles
SHPO State Historic Preservation Office
SHRP Strategic Highway Research Program
SHS State Highway System
SPR State Planning & Research
SPS Specific Pavement Studies
SR State Route
SRP Salt River Project
SRP Statewide and Regional Planning
STIP State Transportation Improvement Plan
TAC Technical Advisory Committee
TCP Traditional Cultural Property
THPO Tribal Historic Preservation Office
TTAP Tribal Technical Assistance Program
TBD To be determined
TCE Temporary Construction Easement
TEA- 21 Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century
TERO Tribal Employment Rights Office
TI Traffic Interchange
TIP Transportation Improvement Plan
TNM Traffic Noise Model
TRB Transportation Research Board
TTI Texas Transportation Institute
UDOT Utah Department of Transportation
U. S. C United States Code
VMS Variable Message Sign
VSL Variable Speed Limit
WASHTO Western Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials
WIM Weigh- In- Motion
WMAT White Mountain Apache Tribe
The purpose of this guidebook is to serve as a reference tool to assist tribal governments
and planning departments understand the Arizona Department of Transportation ( ADOT)
transportation planning and programming processes and how to work with ADOT to receive
positive benefits. Specifically this guidebook focuses on the ADOT statewide, regional and
rural area transportation planning process. It also covers the ADOT priority programming
process and funding sources that can assist with capital improvements to the transportation
system on tribal lands.
Tribal Governments play a vital role in the transportation system statewide as approximately
17% of state highways cross tribal lands. Tribal sovereignty is recognized by ADOT and
continuous communication regarding transportation issues is always encouraged and
Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized Indian Tribes and Native Nations. Tribal land in
Arizona encompasses approximately 27,736,000 acres or 28% of the state's land base.
Only the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe currently does not have a reservation land base,
however, it is working to place some land in federal trust status. Also, although
headquartered out of New Mexico, the Pueblo of Zuni has approximately 12,000 acres of
reservation land located in eastern Arizona. Table 2- 1 summarizes the Indian Tribes and
Native Nations in Arizona. Appendix A provides detailed information on each tribe.
TABLE 2- 1 The 22 Indian Tribes and Native Nations in Arizona
• Ak- Chin Indian Community
• Cocopah Indian Tribe
• Colorado River Indian Tribes
• Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
• Fort Mojave Indian Tribe
• Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe
• Gila River Indian Community
• Havasupai Tribe
• Hopi Tribe
• Hualapai Tribe
• Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians
• Navajo Nation
• Pascua Yaqui Tribe
• Pueblo of Zuni
• Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community
• San Carlos Apache Tribe
• San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
• Tohono O'odham Nation
• Tonto Apache Tribe
• White Mountain Apache Tribe
• Yavapai- Apache Nation
• Yavapai- Prescott Indian Tribe
The Arizona State Highway System includes
6,801 route miles of roadway. Approximately
1,143 centerline miles or 17% of the SHS
crosses tribal land. This fact provides the basis
of the need for the state to adequately consult,
communicate, and cooperate with tribal
governments to address the growing
transportation needs of the traveling public on
and off tribal land.
2.1 Arizona State Highway System on Tribal Land
ADOT was established in 1974 and is responsible for planning, developing, maintaining, and
operating state transportation facilities for the efficient movement of people and products by
surface and air throughout Arizona. Within the State, multi- modal transportation systems
cross numerous jurisdictional boundaries. The State Highway System ( SHS) includes 6,785
centerline miles of roadway and of this about 86% of the system's roadways are situated
within rural areas. The SHS also includes 1,143 centerline miles or 17% that traverse Native
Nation/ Tribal lands. In addition, there are 20 airports maintained and operated by the Native
Nation/ Tribal Governments. The State, Native Nations and Tribes have expressed a mutual
desire to work together for the common purpose of protecting the health, safety and welfare
of the traveling public in Arizona through a continuously improving their working relationship.
Figure 2- 1 shows the locations of tribal reservation land in comparison to the state highway
system, county boundaries and ADOT Engineering District Boundaries. Table 2- 2 identifies
the SHS mileage per reservation according to the Arizona Transportation Information
System database.
Figure 2- 1 Map of Tribal, County and ADOT Engineering District Boundaries
TABLE 2- 2 2009 State Highway System Road Mileage on Tribal Land
Federal Name Total Miles
Ak- Chin Indian Reservation 6.0
Camp Verde Indian Reservation 0.2
Cocopah Reservation 1.5
Colorado River Indian Reservation 13.9
Fort Apache Reservation 128.0
Fort McDowell Indian Reservation 4.3
Fort Mohave Indian Reservation 8.6
Fort Yuma Quechan 0.0
Gila River Indian Reservation 77.9
Havasupai 0.0
Hopi Reservation 91.4
Hualapai Indian Reservation 17.9
Kaibab Indian Reservation 16.5
Navajo Nation 591.0
Pascua Yaqui 0.0
Salt River Reservation 20.9
San Carlos Reservation 52.7
San Juan Southern Paiute 0.0
Tohono O'odham Reservation 110.3
Tonto Apache 0.0
Yavapai Reservation 1.5
Zuni Reservation 0.5
ADOT is responsible for daily management of the state's transportation system and is
comprised of the following Divisions and key Departments; Motor Vehicle Division ( MVD),
Multimodal Planning Division ( MPD) and Intermodal Transportation Division ( ITD), Policy
and Government Affairs, Communication and Community and Partnerships ( CCP), and the
Transportation Services Group ( see Appendix B for a detailed ADOT organization chart).
This guidebook will focus on the planning processes relating to the MPD.
3.1 ADOT Vision, Mission and Goals
" Working together we can make a difference"
The Arizona Department of Transportation has a compelling mission – that of
providing mobility to Arizona's residents and visitors, while promoting economic
prosperity through its linkage to the global economy, and demonstrating respect for
the environment and quality of life. The safe, efficient and cost- effective movement of
people and products throughout our State is contingent on performing our jobs both
prudently and well.
ADOT's charge is to fulfill this mission in a manner that ensures the highest public
value to our stakeholders – those who pay the taxes and fees that we use to
accomplish this mission. This provides focus to our efforts.
ADOT's vision is where the organization will be in the future. It acts as a beacon in
guiding agency actions. The mission is ADOT's reason for existence, and constitutes
the " performance agreement" with their stakeholders. It defines what ADOT needs to
do in exchange for the taxes and fees which are use to achieve their mission.
ADOT's values are the principles and philosophies which describe how they will
conduct themselves in order to accomplish their mission and move toward their
vision. These are the guideposts that test the rightness of their direction. The
priorities define where they must focus in the short term, and their goals are those
specific items they are focusing on in order to achieve their mission and move closer
to their vision.
ADOT Vision
The standard of excellence for transportation systems and services.
ADOT Mission
To provide products and services for a safe, efficient, cost- effective
transportation system that links Arizona to the global economy, promotes
economic prosperity and demonstrates respect for Arizona's environment
and quality of life.
ADOT Goals
Enhance the movement of people and products throughout Arizona.
Optimize the quality, timeliness and cost effectiveness of our products and
Strive to develop and retain a high performing, successful workforce that is
competitively paid.
Use innovative and creative techniques to optimize the use of all resources.
Build the public and political support necessary to meet Arizona's
transportation needs.
3.2 Consultation with Tribes
The primary point of initial contact for tribes regarding state transportation issues is the
District Engineer whose district includes the tribe's land area and the location of a particular
project or issue. Refer to Figure 2- 1 above for the district boundaries, some tribes with
overlapping land bases will need to coordinate with multiple District Engineers. Through the
appropriate engineering district, various headquarters staff will be involved depending on the
particular concern being addressed.
US DOT Executive Order DOT 5301.1 defines tribal consultation as:
" Meaningful and timely discussion in an understandable language with tribal
governments during the development of regulations, policies, programs, plans or
matters that significantly or uniquely affect federally recognized American Indian
and Alaska Native tribes and their governments."
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines offers the following definition for
" Consultation means the process of seeking, discussing, and considering the
views of Native American tribes, and, where feasible, seeking agreement with
them on how historic properties should be identified, considered, and managed."
" Consultation" also means the direct and interactive ( i. e., collaborative) involvement of tribes
in the development of regulatory policies on matters that have tribal implications.
Consultation is the active, affirmative process of ( 1) identifying and seeking input from
appropriate Native American governing bodies, community groups and individuals; and ( 2)
considering their interest as a necessary and integral part of agency's transportation
decision- making process. This definition adds to any statutorily mandated notification
procedures. The goal of notification is to provide an opportunity for comment; however, with
consultation procedures, the burden is on the federal agency to show that it has made a
good faith effort to elicit feedback.
Federal legislation also requires state departments of transportation to coordinate, cooperate
and consult with Native Nation/ Tribal Governments in statewide and metropolitan
transportation planning processes. This is in addition to addressing environmental, cultural,
historic, natural and human resource issues during the implementation of transportation
programs and construction projects impacting Native Nation/ Tribal reservations and
aboriginal lands within the State boundaries. Consequently, both the State and the Native
Nation/ Tribal Governments share the mutual desire to coordinate the implementation of their
respective multi- modal transportation mission and goals.
In order to maintain improved relationships with Tribal Governments in the State of Arizona,
ADOT established a formal tribal consultation policy, MGT- 16.01 Department- Wide Native
Nation/ Tribal Government Consultation Policy ( Appendix C- 2) as a response to the
Governor's Executive Order 2006- 14 ( Appendix C- 1). The policy provides guidance to
ADOT personnel when working with the Native Nations/ Tribal Governments in Arizona
regarding transportation related issues. This manual provides specific information on the
process that all ADOT employees should utilize when working with Native/ Tribal
Governments. It is important that ADOT and the Nations/ Tribes have a basis for mutual
understanding in order to come to agreements to address State and Tribal transportation
issues, needs and concerns across the State.
ADOT recognizes the sovereign status of Native Nation/ Tribal Governments and their
jurisdiction over lands within reservation boundaries as defined by federal law [ 18 U. S. C.
§ 1151]. In recognition of Nation/ Tribal sovereignty, ADOT respects the unique and
continuous existence of each Nation's/ Tribe's government, values, culture, codes, laws, and
as such will work to address issues in a mutually respectful manner.
ADOT strives to actively involve tribes throughout the
transportation planning and programming process. The key for
successful interaction through the planning/ programming process
for all tribes is Participate- Participate- Participate.
Planning and programming improvements to the state highway system and other modes of
transportation planning is the primary responsibility of ADOT's Multimodal Planning Division.
MPD is broken down into five sections as shown in the org chart below. Communication for
Tribes will be through the MPD Systems Planning section's office of Tribal Planning and
Support, contact information is shown in Appendix D.
MPD Section Responsibilities
Systems Planning
• Tribal Planning and Support
• Systems Planning Staff
• Studies, Plans and Programs
Transportation Programming
• Five Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program
• State Transportation Improvement Program ( STIP)
• Priority Planning Advisory Committee ( PPAC)
Community and Grant Services
• Transit Programs
• Transit Studies
• Rail Programs
• Rural Transportation Assistance Program ( RTAP)
Community & Grant
Research Center
Tribal Planning &
Data Management ant Analysis
• Air Quality
• Data Analysis
• Data Collection
• Geographic Information Systems ( GIS)
• Travel Demand Modeling ( TDM)
Arizona Transportation Research Center
• Research Program
• Product Resource Investment Deployment and Evaluation ( PRIDE) Program
• ADOT Library
4.1 Statewide Long- Range Transportation Visioning
The state of Arizona and ADOT have establish a statewide visionary process to actively
engage and involve all planning entities throughout the state in identifying critical future
transportation needs. This effort was initially established by the Vision- 21 study and the
existing State Transportation Plan and has been enhanced with the recent Transportation
Framework Studies as a key part of the Building a Quality Arizona ( BQAZ) planning effort.
This visionary effort is not cost- constrained and evaluated future needs 30- 50 years into the
future. Tribes were also included and consulted in the development of these visioning
efforts, in accordance with state tribal consultation requirements, to assure that their future
transportation needs are adequately identified and included in the statewide needs
assessment scenarios.
The transportation planning process begins with a statewide visioning process to identify
future transportation needs based on current and projected deficiencies. To accomplish the
framework for transportation improvements 30- 50 years into the future, ADOT has
developed a preferred scenario through the Building a Quality Arizona ( BQAZ) initiative.
4.2 State Transportation Plan
ADOT- MPD prepares a State Transportation Plan based on a collaborative long- range
planning process. The State Transportation Plan is presented to the public for broad- scoped
comments and input. The State Transportation Plan identifies policy recommendations
and/ or specific improvement projects within a 20- year planning horizon, is cost constrained,
is based on performance standards, and is required to be evaluated on an annual basis and
formally updated every five years.
Building on the statewide framework recommendations, ADOT updates the Statewide
Transportation Plan as required by Arizona Revised Statutes A. R. S. § 28- 506 as outlined
below in section 4.2.1 below.
4.2.1 Long- range Statewide Transportation Plan; MPD Division duties
A. The division shall prepare for presentation to the board a long- range statewide
transportation plan. The division shall develop the plan under the board's direction in
accordance with the following:
1. The plan shall include all anticipated critical statewide highway system needs for the
next twenty years.
2. The plan shall be developed using the planning practices and the performance based
planning processes adopted by the board pursuant to section 28- 304.
3. To the extent practicable, the plan shall reflect local general land use plans and county
comprehensive land use plans.
4. In developing the plan, the division shall consider any information developed as a result
of federally mandated planning processes.
5. The plan shall be developed in addition to any federally mandated planning
6. The division shall develop the plan every five years for review and approval by the
board as required by section 28- 307.
7. All dollar amounts in the plan shall be expressed in constant dollars denominated in the
year of adoption by the board.
8. The division shall annually identify any projects or services that should be considered
for inclusion in the next plan.
B. The plan shall include:
1. All projects included in the plan adopted pursuant to section 28- 307 and all projects
included in the five year transportation facilities construction program developed
pursuant to section 28- 6951. These projects shall be specifically identified pursuant to
subsections C and D of this section.
2. In addition to the projects identified in paragraph 1 of this subsection, lump sum cost
estimates for all other components of the statewide highway system pursuant to
subsection E of this section.
C. For each statewide transportation project included in the plan, the division shall determine
and include in the plan the following:
1. A detailed description of the project, including the location of the project.
2. Estimates of any revenues directly attributable to the project, including passenger
charges, tolls and user charges.
3. The anticipated performance outcomes associated with the project.
D. For each transportation capital project included in the plan, the division shall determine
separately the cost estimates for each of the following:
1. Right- of- way acquisition and preparation.
2. Project design, planning and engineering.
3. Project construction.
4. Any other related project costs.
E. The division shall develop and include in the plan separate cost estimates for the
1. Optimal long- term system preservation of each major transportation system
2. Appropriate comprehensive system management.
3. Appropriate system maintenance and operations.
F. To the extent the division is not able to determine any information required in subsection
C or D of this section, the division shall develop a reasonable estimate in lieu of the actual
G. The division shall develop an estimate of projected revenues for the twenty year period of
the plan based on:
1. Existing and enacted future revenue rates and schedules.
2. Reasonable expected future changes in revenue rates and schedules.
H. If the revenues estimated pursuant to subsection G, paragraph 1 or 2 of this section are
less than the estimated cost of the plan, the division shall identify the specific portions of the
plan that could be completed with the revenues estimated pursuant to subsection G,
paragraphs 1 and 2 of this section.
I. For the plan, and the portions of the plan determined pursuant to subsection H of this
section, the division shall identify the years in which projects in the plan would likely be
initiated and completed.
J. The division shall estimate the anticipated performance outcomes of:
1. The plan as developed by the division.
2. The portion of the plan that could be completed with the revenue estimate determined
pursuant to subsection G, paragraph 1 of this section.
3. The portion of the plan that could be completed with the revenue estimate determined
pursuant to subsection G, paragraph 2 of this section.
K. The division shall maintain information developed concerning the projects and costs
identified in the course of developing the plan in a geographically oriented database
established and maintained in accordance with section 28- 507.
The current Statewide Transportation Planning Process is shown in Figure 4- 1 below:
The Arizona State Transportation Board plays a key role in the development of ADOT's
planning and programming process as illustrated below by the Arizona State Statue ARS 28-
Figure 4- 1 ADOT Transportation Planning Process
§ 28- 307. Long- range statewide transportation plan; State Transportation Board duties
A. The board shall develop a statewide transportation plan as provided in this section and section 28- 506.
B. The statewide plan shall be adopted on or before December 31st and shall be reviewed and updated on or
before July 1 of each fifth year thereafter. The board shall update the dollar estimates in the statewide plan
every two years in conjunction with the certifications required by section 28- 335.
C. In establishing the statewide plan, the board shall endeavor to ensure that the future transportation system
facilitates, rather than directs, future development in this state. To the greatest extent possible, the board shall
ensure that the statewide plan reflects the future transportation needs of the various areas of this state as
reflected in adopted local and regional land use and general plans.
ADOT is revising the State Transportation Plan Development, the revised concept as shown
below in Figure 4- 2. Additional information can be found at ADOT's statewide
Transportation Planning website, http:// www. whatmovesyouarizona. gov/ your_ home. asp
4.3 Other Transportation Planning Efforts
4.3.1 Specialized Transportation Studies
At the discretion of the State Transportation Board, State Legislature or by recommendation
of the State Transportation Plan, ADOT- MPD conducts specialized transportation studies.
These studies may include corridor definition studies, corridor profile studies, alternative
route or bypass studies, transit studies, access management studies, feasibility
assessments, and other studies as directed.
Figure 4- 2 State Transportation Plan Development Concept
4.3.2 Regional Transportation System Plans
The Regional Councils throughout the state each develop a Regional Transportation System
Plan based upon their coordinated, comprehensive, continuing planning process. Tribes are
encouraged to work with regional planning entities to assure that their needs are included in
regional transportation plans. Planners need to consult with tribes on the development of
regional transportation plans. The Regional Councils make priority recommendations for
Federal- aid transportation projects in their region and for the construction and improvements
of facilities on the State Highway System. These recommendations must be included in the
regional transportation plan for consideration of funding and advancement of the projects.
4.3.3 Planning Assistance for Rural Areas ( PARA)
Under the PARA program MPD conducts small area transportation studies for cities, towns,
tribes and counties. These planning studies review existing transportation conditions,
predict future conditions, then develop short- term, mid- term and long- term transportation
improvement strategies for improved mobility. Improvement strategies include both
motorized and non- motorized transportation options. Tribal governments and communities
are encouraged to participate in this program to develop long- range transportation plans or
other specialized planning studies. These studies are 100% federally funded under the
PARA Program. MPD also provides overall project management of the study. This program
was formerly called the Small Area Transportation Study ( SATS) program. Beginning in
2008 the following is generally the process utilized by ADOT- MPD to address Tribal PARA
o ADOT- MPD solicits requests and receives PARA project applications. MPD then reviews
the project scope of work and other application submittals. It then awards the project
funding to the successful applicant entities.
o ADOT- MPD assigns project management responsibility to a designated ADOT Planner.
o The ADOT- MPD Planner/ Project Manager meets with the designated lead tribal contact
and other Tribal officials to review the PARA Program requirements and to initiate the
consulting firm request for proposal process.
o The Tribe and ADOT- MPD carry out selection of the most qualified firm to conduct the
study project. Once the firm is selected a technical advisory committee is formally
established and the study process begins. The ADOT- MPD Project Manager and/ or
ADOT's consultant Project Manager initiate formal consultation with the Tribal Project
Manager to finalize the project scope and schedule. The project then proceeds with
continues communication with the tribes' Project Manager.
o Division will need to be consulted on whether it can contribute planning funds toward the
project. Coordination with the Tribe's Project Manager will also be required for any
language modifications to the Scope of Work.
o The Tribe and ADOT- MPD will approve the project final report to close out the study
4.4 Public Involvement
Public involvement is the process of involving the community citizens from the early stages
of the transportation planning process through completion. Public involvement is a critical
component in the transportation planning process. Through meaningful consideration and
input from interested citizens, needs from all modes of the public transportation system
become a shared mission with technical planning staff and policy makers. For the
transportation community, involving the public in planning and project development poses a
major challenge. The transportation public involvement goals, policies, and procedures are
officially described in a Public Involvement Plan. Tribes are encouraged to participate in all
ADOT sponsored public participation meetings and forums.
Transportation Programming Goals
ADOT's effort to construct improvements to Arizona's transportation facilities is the primary
goal of the Five- Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program. The program is
updated annually and must be adopted by the State Transportation Board and submitted to
the Governor by June 30 of each year.
Since the needs usually outweigh the funds available, the decision- makers must prioritize
projects and allocate funds accordingly. Also considered are projects that benefit from
public/ private partnerships where ADOT works with a local entity to create a needed project.
The goal is to program the projects with the highest benefit amongst all possible projects.
A few questions that must be answered to document that the programming process is
working correctly are: Can the projects programmed be delivered in the proposed time frame
and for the proposed budget? Does the program take into consideration efficient project
scheduling and contracting procedures, and does it leave enough leeway for anticipated
Meet the Citizens Transportation Needs
The primary goal at ADOT is to provide a transportation system; together with the means of
revenue collection, licensing and safety program, which meet the needs of the citizens of
Meet Transportation Needs of the Citizens
The " Priority Programming Law" in Arizona Revised Statutes A. R. S. § 28- 6951 establishes a
process and guidelines used by the State Transportation Board in prioritizing road
improvements and projects. This law is designed to establish a program that is responsive to
citizens' needs throughout the state while remaining secure from special interest pressure.
The types of criteria considered in preparing the program include:
Safety factors
User benefits
Continuity of improvements
Social Factors
Aesthetic factors
Conservation factors
Life expectancy
Recreational factors
Availability of state and federal funds
Other relevant criteria
Highway Funds
Primary funding sources for the Five- Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program
are derived from federal highway trust funds, transportation excise tax monies and state
highway user revenues. Bond proceeds are used as needed to attain a balance between
critical construction requirements and revenue availability. Funding for the current Five- Year
Transportation Facilities Construction Program totals $ 6.1 billion.
The programming of both state and federal monies is guided by numerous stipulations
regarding the use of monies. The end result is a categorization of projects by program
funding. The major categories are:
New construction and reconstruction
Pavement preservation
Other ( includes safety, research, mapping, minor projects)
Over the five- year program period, the Maricopa County urban freeway system will receive
nearly $ 2.9 billion of the expected funds. The primary source of this program is the
transportation excise tax assessed by voters in Maricopa County. Another portion of this
program will be financed by 37% ADOT Discretionary funds and federal funds dedicated to
the Maricopa Association of Governments ( MAG) area.
Five Year Program
( In millions of dollars)
System Preservation $ 1,076
System Management $ 387
System Improvements $ 1,022
Statewide Summary $ 2,485
Regional Transportation Plan,
Freeway Program ( RTPFP) $ 2,859
System wide $ 819
RTPFP Summary Total $ 3,678
Total Highway Program $ 6,163
5.1 Programming Process Overview
The programming process for major transportation projects ( generally over 1 million dollars)
occurs annually, and in two distinct phases of project scoping and project programming.
For additional Information visit:
http:// www. dot. state. az. us/ mpd/ priority_ programming/ Process. asp
The State Transportation Board policy requires ALL projects to be thoroughly scoped
( scoping is the process of evaluating each proposed project in terms of the detailed
improvements that are required to meet the intent of the project goals with estimated
construction cost) prior to programming ( dedication of funding to the project). Projects that
have been identified in the State Transportation Plan are submitted through the ADOT
District Engineer for prioritization and submission to headquarters staff for further evaluation
and analysis as shown in Figure 5- 1. Depending on available funding a list scope of
projects recommended for scoping is developed and the projects are scoped. Upon
completion of the scoping process and approval by ADOT staff, projects are added to the
pool of programmable projects and are eligible during the next funding cycle. Each year
ADOT selects projects from the pool of eligible projects for inclusion into the 5- year plan, the
schedule for developing the ADOT 5- year plan is shown in Figure 5- 2. When selected
projects have funding dedicated to complete the project. Similar to the scoping process,
eligible projects are prioritized by the ADOT District Engineer with input from planning
organizations and tribes. Figure 5- 3 shows the project programming process. Major
improvement projects are submitted for the entire state and compete based on merit and
adherence to overall ADOT mission and goals. ADOT estimates the revenue for the FY and
distributes according to Board policies to various resource categories. A discussion of the
transportation resource allocation categories is included in section 6.1.
Figure 5- 1 Project Scoping Process
Figure 5- 2 Annual Programming Timeline
Figure 5- 3 ADOT Programming Process
See Appendix H to view state and federal project funding sources. The Highway User
Revenue Fund ( HURF) is the main source of transportation funding revenue. ADOT's
HURF flow is illustrated below with the tank system, dollars are in millions. Some of the
funding is distributed to local communities and counties throughout the state. Some
counties have established intergovernmental agreements with tribes for maintenance and
Figure 6- 1 Funding Flow ( FY 2009)
6.1 Highway Programs
The highway program is funded by Highway Users Revenue Fund ( HURF) with allocations
as shown in the Table above. All ADOT funding is for State highways only and cannot be
used on BIA or, tribal or private roads.
Other funding categories for transportation improvement projects are summarized below in
Table 6- 1:
Table 6- 1 Highway Funding Categories
100 System Preservation
110 Pavement Preservation
111 Statewide Pavement Preservation Programmatic rehabilitation and restoration of
pavement structures
112 Minor Pavement Preservation Addresses immediate pavement needs
113 Preventative Maintenance Addresses pavement surface maintenance
114 MAG Regional Rubberized Asphalt Program to Overlay metro PCCP pavements
120 Bridge Preservation
121 Emergency Bridge Repair Funds quick projects due to emergency damage
122 Bridge Repair Minor bridge repair projects on programmatic basis
123 Bridge Scour Protection Program to retrofit existing bridges to extend life
124 Bridge Seismic Retrofit Upgrade existing bridges for seismic loads
125 Bridge Replacement Federal program to replace or repair deficient bridges
126 Bridge Inspection Provides inspection of state and local bridges
130 Safety Program
131 Blunt End Guardrail Replacement Replaces outdated guardrails end treatments
132 Safety Improvements Highway Safety Improvement Program ( HSIP)
133 Slope Management Slope stability and scaling projects
134 Highway Rail Crossings Install RR gates and minor crossing improvements
150 Roadside Facilities
151 Rest Area Rehabilitation Funding suspended by STB
152 Landscaping Restoration Funding suspended by STB
153 Rest Area Preservation Funding suspended by STB
160 Operational Facilities
161 Signal Warehouse Used to expedite traffic signal installations
162 Port of Entry Minor repairs to ADOT's Ports of Entry
163 Mechanical & Hardware Repairs to ventilation and pump systems
164 Sign Rehabilitation Updates and replaces old signs
165 Emergency Repair Projects Funds emergency projects statewide
166 Maintenance Funds maintenance projects in Maricopa County
System Management
210 Design Support Funds design support services
220 Operational Support Operation support services
230 Program Operating Contingencies Fund to cover projects awarded over programmed $
System Improvement
310 Minor Spot Improvements
311 District Minor Projects Spot projects managed by districts
312 Traffic Signals Traffic signal installations and upgrades
320 Roadside Facilities
321 State Park Roads
322 New Rest Areas Funding Suspended by STB
323 New Landscaping Landscape projects
324 Scenic/ Historic Signs Funds the installation of historic and scenic byway sign
325 Statewide Enhancement State Enhancements and Local ( Tribes are eligible)
326 National Recreational Trails Trails program
330 Major Capacity/ Spot Projects
331 Spot Capacity & Operational Spot capacity improvement projects
332 Traffic Interchange Traffic interchange improvements
334 Climbing/ Passing Lane Funds pass/ climbing lane projects
335 ITS Program Funds ITS projects
340 Corridor Improvements
341 Rural Corridor Reconstruction These are the major projects described in Chapter 5
342 Urban Corridor Reconstruction These are the major projects described in Chapter 5
343 Access Control Funds access management projects
344 Safety Management Funds studies to identify safety management strategies
345 Freeway Service Patrol
346 Park & Ride Improvements
6.2. Transit
ADOT offers funding opportunities for various transit programs that tribes are eligible to
apply for and receive, as summarized in Table 6- 2 below:
Table 6- 2 Transit program
Program Description Section
5303 Metro Transportation Planning 6.2.1
5304 Rural Transportation Planning 6.2.2
5310 Elderly/ Disabled Transit Program 6.2.3
5311 Rural Public Transportation Program 6.2.4
5316 Job Access/ Reverse Commute Program 6.2.5
5317 New Freedom Transit Program 6.2.6
RTAP Rural Transit Assistance Program 6.2.7
LTAF I Local Transportation Assistance Fund 6.2.8
LTAF II Local Transportation Assistance Fund 6.2.9
6.2.1 Section 5303, Metropolitan Transportation Planning Program
The Federal Transit Administration ( FTA) is appropriating $ 1,764,504 to ADOT in FY2008 to
fund and to provide financial assistance to states and local public bodies to support various
types of planning. In order to qualify for metropolitan planning funding an agency must meet
Metropolitan Planning Organization ( MPO) eligibility.
There are currently five MPO's in the state of Arizona which include the Maricopa
Association of Governments ( MAG), the Pima Association of Governments ( PAG), Yuma
Metropolitan Planning Organization ( YMPO), Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization
( FMPO) and Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization ( CYMPO) that receive
metropolitan planning funding. Below is a summary of the fiscal year 2008 funds
MPOs FY 2008 Distribution
For additional information see the website listed below:
http:// mpd. azdot. gov/ MPD/ Community_ Grant_ Services/ Section5303. asp
6.2.2 Section 5304, Statewide Transportation Planning Program
The Federal Transit Administration appropriated $ 350,505 to ADOT in FY2008 for technical
assistance for the State's rural transit- planning program.
Section 5304 funds are apportioned annually to the states for use in rural planning and
research. Other eligible uses, at the state's discretion, include statewide planning and other
technical assistance activities, planning support for non- urbanized areas, research &
development, demonstration projects, fellowships for training in the public transportation
field, university research, and human resource development.
States are encouraged to develop a coordinated program of planning, research, training,
and technical assistance, taking Sections 5304, 5311, and RTAP resources into
Examples of state planning activities include Regional Transportation Connector Services
( RTCS), ADOT's Planning Assistance for Rural Arizona ( PARA) studies, development of
statewide and regional rail planning strategies and multi- modal plans, as well as the
identification of public transportation alternatives.
For additional information see the website listed below:
http:// mpd. azdot. gov/ MPD/ Community_ Grant_ Services/ Section5304. asp
6.2.3 Section 5310, Elderly & Persons with Disabilities Transportation Program
The Federal Transit Administration provides ADOT in excess of $ 3.9 million in formula FTA
and Surface Transportation Program ( STP) funds annually through the capital assistance
program. While the standard matching rate historically has been 80% federal and 20% local,
ADOT may use higher federal rates at its discretion. Program funds are used annually
primarily for capital assistance, for the purchase of over 120 van type vehicles and related
equipment statewide. In addition, a new federal class of grant called " mobility management"
is available to assist agencies and communities with their coordination efforts.
Eligible recipients include private non- profit and public agencies that provide transportation
to the elderly and disabled. The utilization of special transportation includes:
Medical Appointments Service Appointments such
Nutrition Appointments Banking, Social Services, etc.
Adult Day Care Facilities Shopping Trips
Education and Training Employment
Coordination is a key element which is now required for all FTA programs. In order to be
awarded grant assistance, successful applicants must be included in their Regional
Coordination Plan and have participated in related activities.
6.2.4 Section 5311, Rural Public Transportation Program
The Federal Transit Administration is providing ADOT over $ 9.1 million in FY2008 to fund
rural public transit systems to service communities with under 50,000 population. ADOT
distributes a percentage of funds to cities, towns, and Native American tribes to operate
these systems at the local level. Approximately 3.1 million miles of transportation service are
provided annually to more than 868,000 passengers. Over 184,000 hours of service are
provided by these systems to enhance the access of people in rural communities to health
care, shopping, education, employment, public services & recreation. In some regions, the
ADOT special needs and rural programs represent the only transit service available to local
ADOTs Section 5311 Program administrators provide technical assistance through local
transit studies as well as training opportunities for rural transit administrators. The program
assists in the maintenance, development, improvement, and use of public transportation
system in rural and small urban areas.
For additional information see the website listed below:
http:// mpd. azdot. gov/ MPD/ Community_ Grant_ Services/ Section5311. asp
6.2.5 Section 5316 Job Access and Reverse Commute Program ( JARC)
JARC is a grant program under the Federal Transit Administration of the US Department of
Transportation. The purpose of the JARC program is to assist states and localities in
developing new or expanded transportation services that connect welfare recipients, other
low income persons, and others to jobs and other employment related services. Job Access
projects are targeted at developing new or expanded transportation services such as
shuttles, vanpools, new bus routes, connector services to mass transit, and guaranteed ride
home programs for welfare recipients and low income persons. The eligibility threshold of
the " Job Access" portion of JARC is 150% of the federal poverty level or lower. Reverse
Commute projects have no such income- limiting provision and provide transportation
services to suburban employment centers from urban, rural and other suburban locations for
all populations i. e., irrespective of income level. Eligible applicants include private nonprofit
organizations, State or local governmental authority, and operators of public transportation
services including private operators of public transportation services
Eligible activities for Job Access grants include capital, operating and planning expenses of
services, equipment, facilities, and associated capital maintenance items related to providing
access to jobs. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:
• Late night and weekend service
• Guaranteed ride home services
• Shuttle Service
• Expanding fixed route mass transit routes
• Demand- responsive van service
• Ridesharing and carpooling activities
• Transit related aspects of bicycling
• Transportation for jobs, interviews, and training
• Transportation to/ from day care
Also included are the costs of promoting the use of transit by workers with nontraditional
work schedules, promoting the use of transit vouchers, and promoting the use of employer-provided
transportation including the transit benefits. In addition, mobility management
activities are an eligible capital expense. These eligible expenses are defined as short range
planning and management activities and projects for improving coordination among public
transportation and other transportation services providers. For Reverse Commute grants,
the following activities are eligible— operating costs, capital costs and other costs associated
with reverse commute by bus, train, carpool, vans or other transit service.
Matching fund ratios for the JARC program are 80% federal, 20% local for capital ( including
mobility management) and 50% federal, 50% local for operating or planning assistance.
As designated by the Governor of the State of Arizona, the ADOT Multimodal Planning
Division administers JARC funds for all rural ( less than 50,000 population) and small
urbanized areas ( 50,000 to 199,999 population) regions of the state, including Avondale in
Maricopa County. As of this publication, Congressional allocations remain under a
" continuing resolution" status, so only partial funding amounts are available. However,
ultimate projections for FY 2009 statewide funding for rural areas are expected to exceed
$ 590,000, and $ 330,000 statewide for small urbanized areas. All projects funded under this
program must be derived from a locally developed, coordinated public transit- human
services transportation planning process. All projects funded under this program must be
derived from a locally developed, coordinated public transit- human services transportation
planning process. Successful applicants must be included in their Regional Coordination
Plan and have participated in related activities.
For additional information see the website listed below:
http:// mpd. azdot. gov/ MPD/ Community_ Grant_ Services/ Section5316. asp
6.2.6 Section 5317 New Freedom Program
The purpose of the New Freedom grant program is to support services and facility
improvements to address the transportation needs of persons with disabilities that go
beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA). Funds are available to
support the capital and operating costs of new public transportation service targeted toward
people with disabilities or public transportation alternatives that go beyond those required by
the ADA. The foundation of the New Freedom program is larger fixed- route urban systems
that are required to have parallel or " complementary" paratransit systems to meet the needs
of disabled individuals. The stereotype project is extended hours or days, or expansion of
service area or other operating parameters not available under previous funding
mechanisms. For ADOT's program, Section 5317 is distinguished from Section 5310 by its
" disabled persons only: focus and providing services not otherwise available through 5310 or
other grant programs.
Eligible recipients include private nonprofit organizations, State or local governmental
authority, and operators of public transportation services including private operators of public
transportation services. Activities that could be funded under the program include, but are
not limited to:
• Purchasing vehicles and supporting accessible taxi, ride- sharing, and vanpooling
programs; including staff training, administration, and maintenance.
• Providing paratransit services beyond minimum requirements ( 3/ 4 mile to either side
of a fixed route), including for routes that run seasonally.
• Making accessibility improvements to transit and intermodal stations not designated
as key stations.
• Supporting voucher programs for transportation services offered by human service
• Supporting mobility management and coordination programs among public
transportation providers and other human service agencies providing transportation.
These activities are considered a capital cost and are defined as short- range planning
and management activities and projects for improving coordination among public
transportation and other transportation service providers.
Matching fund ratios in New Freedom projects ( including mobility management) are 80%
federal, 20% local for capital, and 50% federal, 20% local for operating assistance.
As designated by the Governor of the State of Arizona, the ADOT Multimodal Planning
Division administers New Freedom funds for rural areas ( less than 50,000 population) and
small urbanized areas ( 50,000 to 199,999 population), regions of the state, including
Avondale in Maricopa County. As of this publication, Congressional allocations remain
under a " continuing resolution" status, so only partial funding amounts are available.
However, ultimate projections for FY 2009 statewide funding for rural areas are expected to
exceed $ 240,000, and $ 175,000 statewide for small urbanized areas. All projects funded
under this program must be derived from a locally developed, coordinated public transit-human
services transportation planning process. Successful applicants must be included in
their Regional Coordination Plan and have participated in related activities.
For additional information see the website listed below:
http:// mpd. azdot. gov/ MPD/ Community_ Grant_ Services/ Section5317. asp
6.2.7 Rural Transit Assistance Program
The Rural Transit Assistance Program ( RTAP) is a training, technical assistance and
outreach program funded by the Federal Transit Administration ( FTA). Since 1987 RTAP
has developed and distributed free training materials, provided technical assistance and
conducted research with the goal of improved mobility for the millions of Americans living in
communities with populations under 50,000. This funding is subject to availability depending
on the status of the state budget.
The Rural Transit Assistance Program ( RTAP) operates on both state and national levels to
support community transit. National RTAP develops training materials and provides
technical assistance on topics of national scope, such as basic skills for drivers, dispatchers,
managers and boards. State RTAPs help distribute National RTAP materials, identify and
help resolve state- specific transit issues, and provide scholarships for attendance at regional
and national industry conferences. By providing access to free training and technical
expertise, RTAP helps communities focus local resources on local transit issues, without
having to cut corners on staff training.
6.2.8 LTAF I - Local Transportation Assistance Fund
The Local Transportation Assistance Fund is funded from state lottery proceeds up to $ 23
million per year. The funds are distributed to cities and towns on the basis of population. The
funds can be used for public transportation and transportation purposes depending on the
jurisdiction's population. This fund is not administered by the Arizona Department of
6.2.9 LTAF II - Local Transportation Assistance Fund II
In 1998, the State Legislature passed House Bill 2565 called LTAF II, to assist counties and
incorporated communities in Arizona with additional transportation funds based upon a
tiered distribution formula during any fiscal year. The fund initially permitted any
transportation use in communities and counties outside Maricopa County, as well as those
within the County under 50,000 in population. In 2000, additional legislation was passed
making the use of LTAF II funds " transit use only" ( public transportation sponsored by a local
government entity or special needs transportation) for jurisdictions allocated more than
$ 2,500. This legislative change also made it clearer that Indian Communities could engage
in Intergovernmental Agreements with local jurisdictions receiving LTAF II allocations, in
order to assist Tribal Governments with their local transit needs. Similarly, private- non- profit
agencies have been permitted to apply to local jurisdictions for assistance with their transit
operations, effectively making them " second- tier" grant recipients.
The LTAF II is funded by Powerball earnings which is the single determining factor funding
LTAF II distributions from year to year. Prior to 2003, the Vehicle License Tax ( VLT) and the
General Fund were the primary contributors. In order to distribute funding in this category,
the overall fund must exceed $ 31M annually and is capped at $ 18M during any fiscal year.
The FY09 collection of Powerball earnings will allow a $ 9.2M FY10 LTAF II Distribution.
Preliminary allocations are made for each jurisdiction based on population but funding is not
automatic. To be eligible for these funds, local entities must apply for a grant with matching
fund requirements through their appropriate Metropolitan Planning Organization ( MPO),
Council of Government ( COG), or the Regional Public Transportation Authority ( RPTA) for
Maricopa County. Following the application process, the Multimodal Planning Division
( ADOT) instructs the State Treasurers Office to distribute the awarded funds to the local
6.3 Airport
Funding for airport studies and capital improvements is available from the Aviation Section
of ADOT. The main programs offered include Airport Planning, Airport Pavement
Preservation and the Airport Development Loan Program. Tribal airports on ADOT's list of
primary and secondary airports are eligible for these programs.
For additional information on the ADOT aeronautics program visit their webpage;
http:// www. azdot. gov/ aviation/ airports/ airport_ OTY. asp
6.3.1 Airport Programming & Planning
The Aviation Planning Section is responsible for developing and providing information to
assist Airports with planning projects such as:
• Airport Master Plans
• Airport Layout Plans
• Environmental Assessments
• Drainage Plans
• Rates and Fees Studies
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program/ Plans ( SWPPP)
• Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures plan ( SPCC) information
In addition, the Aviation Planning Section provides guidance in the preparation of:
• Request for Proposals ( RFP)
• Requests for Qualifications ( RFQ)
• Scopes of Work ( SW)
• General Service Agreements ( GSA)
ADOT Aeronautics develops the Five- Year Airport Capital Improvement Program ( ACIP) to
parallel the Federal Aviation Administration's ( FAA) Airport Capital Improvement Program
and the ADOT Highway's Program with the dual objective of maximizing the effective use of
State dollars for airport development, while maximizing FAA funding for Arizona airports.
Federal monies are derived mainly from taxes on airline tickets and are distributed by the
Federal Aviation Administration to local airports through the National Airport Improvement
Program. State funds come mainly from flight property tax, aircraft lieu taxes and aviation
fuel taxes.
The ACIP development process allocates money from the State Aviation Fund and
distributes these funds across three major categories of airport development assistance. The
State Transportation Board approves this program annually. The three categories and their
associated sub- categories are:
1. Airport Development Grants Program
• Projects utilizing Federal, State and Local funds
Safety & Capacity Enhancement
Environmental, Planning and Land Acquisition
• Projects utilizing State and Local funds only
Safety & Capacity Enhancement
Environmental, Planning and Land Acquisition
2. Airport Preventive Maintenance Services ( APMS)
• Projects maintaining and protecting aviation pavement surfaces
3. Airport Loan Program
• Economic development/ revenue generating loans
• Grant match loans
• Grant advance loans
Aviation needs are prioritized based on the Airport Priority System. Included in this system
are ADOT board policies, importance of the project to the airport, importance of the airport to
the citizens and provisions from the priority programming law ( A. R. S. § 28- 6951).
The airport project rating system is a weighed scale. Points are awarded according to the
following factors:
• Project is on main runway
• New Construction
• Number of aircraft on wait list
• Annual passengers enplaned for scheduled air service
• Annual aircraft operations
• Annual aircraft operations to capacity ratio
The total points awarded to each airport are used to rank all project requests. The highest
ranked projects are then considered according to funding availability.
6.3.2 Airport Pavement Preservation
The airport system in Arizona is a multi- million dollar investment of public and private funds
that must be protected and preserved. State aviation fund dollars are limited and the State
Transportation Board recognizes the need to protect and extend to the maximum amount
the useful life of the airport system's pavement. This program, Arizona Pavement
Preservation Program ( APPP), is established to assist in the preservation of the Arizona
airport system infrastructure.
Public Law 103- 305 requires that airports requesting Federal AIP funding for pavement
rehabilitation or reconstruction have an effective pavement maintenance management
system. To this end, ADOT- Aeronautics has completed and is maintaining an Airport
Pavement Management System ( APMS) which, coupled with monthly pavement evaluations
by the airport sponsors, fulfills this requirement.
The Arizona Airport Pavement Management System uses the Army Corps of Engineers'
" Micropaver" program as a basis for generating a Five- Year Airport Pavement Preservation
Program ( APPP). The APMS consists of visual inspections of all airport pavements.
Evaluations are made of the types and severities observed and entered into a computer
program database. Pavement Condition Index ( PCI) values are determined through the
visual assessment of pavement condition in accordance with the most recent FAA Advisory
Circular 150/ 5380- 6 and range from 0 ( failed) to 100 ( excellent). Every three years a
complete database update, with new visual observations, is conducted. Individual airport
reports from the update are shared with all participating system airports. The Aeronautics
Division ensures that that the APMS database is kept current, in compliance with FAA
Every year the Aeronautics Division, utilizing the APMS, will identify airport pavement
maintenance projects eligible for funding for the upcoming five years. These projects will
appear in the State's Five- Year Airport Development Program. Once a project has been
identified and approved for funding by the State Transportation Board, the airport sponsor
may elect to accept a state grant for the project and not participate in the Airport Pavement
Preservation Program ( APPP) or the airport sponsor may sign an Inter- Government
agreement ( IGA) with the Aeronautics Division to participate in the APPP.
6.3.3 Airport Development Loan Program
One of the major functions of the Aeronautics Division is to provide funding to public airports
for planning, land acquisition and construction projects. This is accomplished through the
Airport Development Loan Program. The types of loans are: revenue generating, matching
grant & grant advance.
Success in securing a loan will depend on the quality and thoroughness of the application
and the level of detail submitted. The applications will be evaluated closely by the Loan
Committee in order to fund the most meritorious projects. The types of projects we anticipate
are those that will contribute to the economic well being of the airport. Examples are, but not
limited to:
• Hangars
• Utility Improvements
• Fuel Farms
• Terminals
• Auto Parking ( Revenue Generating)
• Office/ Hangar Complex
• Terminal Restaurants
Recreational Improvements
Applicants, who plan on submitting an application for our consideration, must review the
entire Loan Application packet carefully and submit one original and six complete copies of
your loan request to:
ADOT, Airport Development Program Administrator
255 E. Osborn Rd., Ste. 101
Phoenix, AZ 85012
There is no deadline for these submissions. We will consider each on a first- come, first-serve
Reference information for Native Nations and American Indian Tribes in the state of Arizona
is summarized below:
Ak- Chin Indian Community
Location: 58 miles south of Phoenix on Highway 347
Population ( 2000 Census): 742
Enrolled Tribal Members: 645
Land Area: 34.1 square miles
Gaming: Yes ( Harrah's Ak- Chin Casino, located in Maricopa)
The Ak- Chin Indian Community was created in May of 1912 by way of Executive Order from President
Taft. The community consists of both Tohono O'odham and Pima Indians, and can be found in the
Sonoran Desert of south central Arizona. In 1984, a water rights settlement was approved by Congress,
entitling the Ak- Chin Community access to 75,000 acre- feet of Colorado River water. Ak- Chin Farms,
Harrah's Casino, and the Ak- Chin Tribal Government are all major employers.
Contact Information: 42057 W. Peters and Nall Road
Maricopa, AZ 85239
Phone: 520- 568- 2227
Web Page
http:// www. ak- chin. nsn. us/
Cocopah Indian Reservation
Location: 13 miles south of Yuma on Highway 95
Population ( 2000 Census): 1,025
Enrolled Tribal Members: 880
Land Area: 9.4 square miles
Gaming: Yes ( Cocopah Indian Casino, located in Somerton)
The Cocopah Indian Reservation was established by an Executive Order from Woodrow Wilson in 1917.
In 1985, the Cocopah Land Acquisition Bill extended the area of the Reservation, which is divided into
three parcels ( East, West, and North Cocopah). With its location adjacent to the Colorado River,
agriculture plays an important factor in the community's economy.
Contact Information: County 15 and Avenue G
Somerton, AZ 85350
Phone: 928- 627- 2102
Web Page
http:// www. cocopah. com/
Colorado River Indian Tribes
Location: 189 miles west of Phoenix on Highway 95
Population ( 2000 Census): 7,466
Enrolled Tribal Members: 3,389
Land Area ( Arizona): 353 square miles
Land Area ( California): 66.7 square miles
Gaming: Yes ( Blue Water Resort and Casino, located in Parker)
Established in March of 1865 for the " Indians of said river and its tributaries," the Colorado River Indian
Reservation straddles a part of the Arizona and California border, although over 80% of the Reservation
is located within Arizona. The Reservation's economy centers around agriculture, recreation, light
industry, and government. The Colorado River Indian Tribes has senior water rights to 717,000 acre- feet
of the Colorado River, which represents nearly a third of the allotment for the State of Arizona.
Contact Information: Route 1, Box 23- B
Parker, AZ 85344
Phone: 928- 669- 9211
Web Page
http:// www. crit- nsn. gov/ index. shtml
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Location: 23 miles east of Phoenix on Highway 87
Population ( 2000 Census): 824
Enrolled Tribal Members: 907
Land Area: 38.6 square miles
Gaming: Yes ( Fort McDowell Gaming Center, located in Fountain Hills)
The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation was created by Executive Order in September of 1903. The
Reservation is a small parcel of land that was formerly the ancestral home of the Yavapai. The
landscape of the area is marked by tree- lined bottom lands along the Verde River and cactus- filled
rolling hills. The Fort McDowell Gaming Center, tribal farm, sand and gravel center, and a tribally- owned
gas station serve as significant sources of economic activity on the reservation.
Contact Information: PO Box 17779
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
Phone: 480- 837- 5121
Web Page
http:// www. ftmcdowell. org/
Fort Mojave Indian Tribe
Location: 236 miles northwest of Phoenix
Population ( 2000 Census): 773
Enrolled Tribal Members: 1,066
Land Area ( Arizona): 37 square miles
Land Area ( Nevada): 8.7 square miles
Gaming: Yes ( Spirit Mountain Casino, located in Mojave Valley, AZ
and Avi Casino, located in Laughlin, NV)
The Fort Mojave Indian Tribe is spread across three states, with over two- thirds of the Reservation
boundaries located in northwest Arizona. The Reservation stretches along the banks of the Colorado River,
and the Mojave Indians are the Pipa Aha Macav - the people by the river. Approximately 25,000 acres of its
land is used for agricultural development such as irrigated crop land. The two casinos are another notable
part of the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe's economy. The 300- room hotel and casino in the Nevada portion of the
Reservation was master planned by the Tribe.
Contact Information: 500 Merriman Ave.
Needles, CA 92363
Phone: 760- 629- 4591
Web Page
http:// www. mohavevalleychamber. com/ index
Gila River Indian Community
Location: 40 miles south of Phoenix
Population ( 2000 Census): 11,257
Enrolled Tribal Members: 19,266
Land Area: 581.1 square miles
Gaming: Yes ( Vee Quiva and Wild Hores Pass, both located in Chandler)
The Gila River Indian Community traces its roots to the prehistoric Hohokam Indians, who lived and farmed
the Gila River Basin. Today the community is composed of two members of Tribes, the Pima and
Maricopas. Established in 1859 by Act of Congress, the Gila River Indian Community is now divided into
seven districts that can be found in peripheral areas of the Phoenix metropolitan area. The community has a
diverse economic base that includes Gila River farms, sand and gravel operations, a nationally acclaimed
industrial park ( Lone Butte), and two casino/ resorts.
Contact Information: PO Box 97
Sacaton, AZ 85247
Phone: 520- 562- 6000
Web Page
http:// www. gilariver. org/
Havasupai Tribe
Location: 310 miles northwest of Phoenix at the bottom of the Grand
Canyon National Park
Population ( 2000 Census): 503
Enrolled Tribal Members: 667
Land Area: 293.8 square miles
Gaming: No
For over 1,000 years, the Havasupai have lived in the Grand Canyon, practicing irrigated farming during
the summer months and hunting on the plateaus during the winter. The Reservation was created in 1882
and enlarged for the Havasupai, which means " people of the blue- green waters". Tourism is the primary
economic staple for the reservation, bringing in more than 12,000 guests a year. The Tribe also operates
a cafe, grocery store, museum, cultural center, and an art/ silkscreen studio.
Contact Information: PO Box 10
Supai, AZ 86435
Phone: 928- 448- 2731
Web Page
http:// www. havasupaitribe. com/
Hopi Tribe
Location: 250 miles northeast of Phoenix
Population ( 2000 Census): 6,946
Enrolled Tribal Members: 12,008 Hopis; 10590 enrolled
Land Area: 2,438.6 square miles
Gaming: No
The Hopi Reservation is located in the high deserts of northeastern Arizona and is surrounded by the
Navajo Nation. The Hopi people trace their Arizona roots back to more than 2,000 years. Throughout the
Hopi Reservation, every village is an autonomous government, but the Hopi Tribal Council sets policy to
oversee tribal business and law. A recent broadband internet project has provided four communities on
the Reservation with internet lab access. Agriculture continues to have an important role in the Hopi
Contact Information: PO Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Phone: 928- 734- 3000
Web Page
No Official web page
Hualapai Tribe
Location: 250 miles northwest of Phoenix
Population ( 2000 Census): 1,353
Enrolled Tribal Members: 2,156
Land Area: 1,550.2 square miles
Gaming: No
Hualapai, meaning " People of the Tall Pines," was established in 1883 by an Executive Order. The
Reservation rests along 108 miles of the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. The topography varies
from rolling grassland to forest and the rugged canyons of the Colorado River. The Hualapai Tribe's
primary economic activities center around tourism, cattle ranching, timber sales, and arts and crafts.
Contact Information: PO Box 179
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
Phone: 928- 769- 2216
Web Page
http:// www. hualapai- nsn. gov/ index
Kaibab- Paiute Tribe
Location: 350 miles north of Phoenix
Population ( 2000 Census): 196
Enrolled Tribal Members: 233
Land Area: 188.7 square miles
Gaming: No
The Kaibab- Paiute Reservation is located along Kanab Creek in the grasslands and plateaus of northern
Arizona. The Kaibab- Paiute people are members of the Southern Paiute Nation. Three national parks,
one national monument, and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area all rest within a two hour drive of
the Reservation. Arizona Highway 389 crosses the Kaibab- Paiute Reservation and is a main
thoroughfare between Las Vegas and Lake Powell, making the Kaibab- Paiute economy centered on
tourism along with livestock. Additionally, the Tribe is involved in agriculture and owns a 1,300 tree fruite
Contact Information: HC 65 Box 2
Fredonia, AZ 86022
Phone: 928- 643- 7245
Web Page
No Official Web Page
Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Location: 15 miles west of Tucson
Population ( 2000 Census): 3,315
Enrolled Tribal Members: 12,766
Land Area: 1.4 square miles
Gaming: Yes ( Casino of the Sun and Casino del Sol, both located in
The Pascua Yaqui are descendents of the ancient Toltecs from northern Mexico. Congress transferred
202 acres to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe in 1964 and in 1982, the Reservation acquired another 690 acres.
The Tribe's first constitution was approved in 1988. The Casino of the Sun and Casino del Sol are the
Tribe's largest employers. Other economic enterprises include a landscape nursery, a manufacturer of
adobe blocks, and a bingo hall.
Contact Information: 7474 S. Camino de Oeste
Tucson, AZ 85746
Phone: 520- 883- 5000
Web Page
http:// www. pascuayaqui- nsn. gov/
Navajo Nation
Location: 260 miles northeast of Phoenix
Population ( 2000 Census): 104,565 ( Arizona)
Enrolled Tribal Members: 255,543 ( Total)
Land Area: 18,119.2 square miles ( Arizona)
Gaming: Yes Limited
The Navajo refer to themselves as the Diné, or " the People". In 1868, a peace treaty was signed
allowing the Navajo people to return to their homeland. Today, the Navajo Tribe represents the largest
Indian Tribe in the U. S. and stretches across the high deserts and forests of the four corners region.
Tourism has a significant role in the Navajo Tribe's economy, as it is home to natural wonders such as
Canyon de Chelly and Rainbow Natural Bridge. The Navajo Nation is also home to Diné College, the
first tribally controlled community college in the country. The college features a six story, hogan shaped
cultural center.
Contact Information:
PO Box 663
Window Rock, AZ 86515
Phone: 928- 871- 6544
Web Page
http:// www. navajo. org/
http:// www. navajodot. org/
Quechan Tribe ( Fort Yuma)
Location: 185 miles southwest of Phoenix, adjacent to Yuma
Population ( 2000 Census): 36
Enrolled Tribal Members: 2,668 ( in Arizona and California)
Land Area: 68.1 square miles
Gaming: Yes ( Paradise Casino, located in Yuma)
The Fort Yuma- Quechan Tribe is home to the Quechan Indians and is located on both sides of the
Colorado River in Arizona and California. The Tribe is largely an agricultural community, but it also
depends on tourism and a sand and gravel operation to help sustain its economy. The Tribe operates five
trailer and RV parks, a small grocery store and a museum to help meet tourist demand.
Contact Information: PO Box 1899
Yuma, AZ 85366
Phone: 760- 572- 0213
Web Page
No Official Web Page
Pueblo of Zuni
Location: 250 miles northeast of Phoenix
Population ( 2000 Census): 18,692
Enrolled Tribal Members:
Land Area: 463,287 acres
Gaming: No
The ancient homelands of the Zunis are along the middle reaches of the Zuni River where their cultural
ancestors lived for centuries. Near the settlements and villages left by the ancient people, the Zuni
Indians built compact villages of multi- storied houses. These were the towns seen by Coronado and his
men and called them " Seven Cities" in the land of Cibola. The mythical Seven Cities of Cibola ( Spanish
word for " buffalo") lured Coronado to the southwest in 1540, in a treasure quest.
Contact Information:
1203B State Hwy 53, PO Box
339Zuni, NM 87327
Phone: ( 505) 782- 7000
Web Page
http:// www. ashiwi. org/
Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community
Location: 10 miles east of Phoenix
Population ( 2000 Census): 6,405
Enrolled Tribal Members: 6,284
Land Area: 87.2 square miles
Gaming: Yes ( Casino Arizona at Salt River, located in Scottsdale)
An Executive Order by President Hayes in June of 1879 established the Salt River Pima- Maricopa
Indian Community. The Executive Order allowed the Pima and Maricopa people to occupy a stretch of
fertile agricultural land together. Today, the Salt River Community has attempted to take advantage of its
location adjacent to the Phoenix metropolitan area through commercial development. This includes a
140- acre retail commercial development called the Pavilions and a Wal- Mart retail center. The Salt River
Community also maintains a 19,000 acre natural preserve. Agriculture and gaming represent other
important economic activities for the community.
Contact Information: 10005 E. Osborn Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phone: 480- 850- 8000
Web Page
http:// www. srpmic- nsn. gov/
San Carlos Apache Reservation
Location: 115 miles east of Phoenix
Population ( 2000 Census): 9,385
Enrolled Tribal Members: 10,834
Land Area: 2,853.1 square miles
Gaming: Yes ( Apache Gold Casino, located in San Carlos)
The San Carlos Apache's are descendants of the Athabascan family, who migrated to the Southwest
around the 10th Century. The San Carlos Apache Reservation was established in 1871 through an
Executive Order by President Grant. Over one- third of San Carlos' land is forested or wooded. A portion
of the Reservation is contiguous with the largest stand of ponderosa pines in the world. Gaming,
lumbering, tourism, cattle ranching and recreation are significant sources of economic activity for the
San Carlos Apache. In addition, a new retail shopping complex has recently been completed.
Contact Information:
PO Box O
San Carlos, AZ 85550
Phone: 928- 475- 2361
Web Page
http:// www. sancarlosapache. com/ home
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San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
Location: 200 miles north of Phoenix
Population ( 2000 Census): 209
Enrolled Tribal Members: 254
Land Area: N/ A
Gaming: No
The San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe is a small newly recognized Tribe. For administrative reasons, it
has long been regarded as part of the Navajo Tribe by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The San Juan
Paiutes are culturally distinct from their Navajo neighbors, having their own language and history. The
Tribe is now involved in litigation to establish and secure their land base. Economic activities include
livestock raising and subsistence farming.
Contact Information: PO Box 1989
Tuba City, AZ 86045
Phone: 928- 283- 4587
Web Page
No Official Web Page
Tohono O'odham Nation
Location: 58 miles west of Tucson
Population ( 2000 Census): 10,787
Enrolled Tribal Members: 20,640
Land Area: 4,446.3 square miles
Gaming: Yes ( Desert Diamond Casino, located in Tucson
The Tohono O'odham Nation is the second largest Native American Nation in the United States. The
Nation comprises of four non- contiguous segments, but the largest of the segments ( the Tohono
O'odham Reservation) represents over 90% of the land. The Tohono O'odham have been living in
southwestern Arizona and northwestern Sonora for hundreds of years. The Nation share 63 miles of
border with Mexico. Principal economic activities include tourism ( most notable the Mission San Xavier
del Bac), an industrial park near Tucson and a casino.
Contact Information: PO Box 837
Sells, AZ 85634
Phone: 520- 383- 2028
Web Page
http:// www. tonation- nsn. gov/
Tonto Apache Tribe
Location: 93 miles northeast of Phoenix
Population ( 2000 Census): 132
Enrolled Tribal Members: 111
Land Area: .13 square miles
Gaming: Yes ( Mazatzal Casino, located in Payson)
Recognized by a Congressional Act in 1972, the Tonto Apache Tribe is home to the smallest land base
Reservation in Arizona. The Reservation is located adjacent to Payson, and the casino represents one
of the community's largest employers. To enable the Tonto Apache to gain its land base, the Tribe is
working with the Forest Service in a land purchase and exchange process.
Contact Information: Reservation # 30
Payson, AZ 85541
Phone: 928- 474- 5000
Web Page
No Official Web Page
White Mountain Apache Tribe
Location: 194 miles northeast of Phoenix
Population ( 2000 Census): 12,429
Enrolled Tribal Members: 12,634
Land Area: 2600.7 square miles
Gaming: Yes ( Hon- Dah Resort/ Casino, located in McNary)
Established as the Fort Apache Indian Reservation in November, 1891 by Executive Order, the area is
now known as the White Mountain Apache Reservation. The tribal members are direct descendants of
the original tribes that lived in this area. The White Mountain Apache live in a region that has an
abundance of natural resources and scenic beauty, and the tribe has earned a national reputation for its
network of enterprises, which include a timber company, lumber hardware retail center, ski resort, and
Contact Information: PO Box 700
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
Phone: 928- 338- 4346
Web Page
http:// www. wmat. nsn. us/
Yavapai- Apache Nation
Location: 95 Miles north of Phoenix
Population ( 2000 Census): 743
Enrolled Tribal Members: 1,550
Land Area: 1.02 square miles
Gaming: Yes ( Cliff Castle Casino, located in Camp Verde)
The Yavapai- Apache Nation is the amalgamation of two distinct Tribes who historically occupied the
Upper Verde Valley. A Reservation was initially established in 1871, but it was rescinded by Presidential
Order in 1875 and all of the people, Yavapai and Apache alike, were forcibly marched to the San Carlos
Agency east of Phoenix. In 1909, a Reservation was re- established and additional lands were acquired
in 1915, 1967, and 1974. The Tribe once relied on agricultural activity as a primary means of economic
sustenance. In recent years, economic activity has expanded and the Tribe now operates a convenience
market, service station, recreational vehicle park, and a casino.
Contact Information: 2400 W. Datsi St.
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Phone: 928- 567- 3649
Web Page
http:// www. yavapai- apache. org
Yavapai- Prescott Indian Tribe
Location: 102 miles north of Phoenix
Population ( 2000 Census): 182
Enrolled Tribal Members: 149
Land Area: 2.2 square miles
Gaming: Yes ( Bucky's Casino and Yavapai Gaming Center, both located
in Prescott)
The Yavapai- Prescott Reservation is located in the rolling hills adjacent to Prescott. The Reservation
was established in 1935, and additional area of land was acquired in 1956. At one time, the Tribe
depended upon timber, mining and agriculture for its economic base. The Yavapai- Prescott now have a
more diversified economic structure that incorporates tourism, gaming and retail activities. The tribe
owns a 162- room resort, two casinos, a business park and a shopping center.
Contact Information: 530 E. Merritt
Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: 928- 445- 8790
Web Page
http:// www. ypit. com/
In an effort to strengthen the relationship and communication between the State and the 22
federally recognized Indian Tribes within Arizona, the Governor has held 13 Tribal Summits
extending invitations to all Arizona Tribes. The state has implemented this improved
communication process thru conducting the tribal summits and tribal leader round tables in
addition to the State Laws and regulations listed below:
Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 28 Transportation provides the statutory requirements for
transportation related issues in Arizona. A link to the ARS Title 28 Transportation statutes is
provided below.
http:// www. azleg. state. az. us/ ArizonaRevisedStatutes. asp? Title= 28
Arizona Administrative Code, Title 17 Transportation provides the administrative
regulations for transportation related issues in Arizona. A link to the Arizona Administrative
Code, Title 17 is provided below.
http:// www. azsos. gov/ public_ services/ title_ 17/ 17- 04. pdf
Executive Order 2006- 14 was developed in response to requests from leaders of Arizona's
22 Indian Tribes to formalize the government- to- government relationship between the State
and Arizona tribes that has been enhanced through the Tribal Summit process. Executive
Order 2006- 14 calls upon all Executive Branch agencies to: ( 1) develop and implement tribal
consultation policies to guide their work and interaction with federally- recognized tribes in
Arizona; ( 2) designate a member of their staff to act as central point of contact and assume
responsibility for implementation of policies; and, ( 3) review their policies each year and
submit report to Governor and Legislature outlining actions taken as a result of the policies.
The signed document cab be found at the following web link.
http:// www. azdhs. gov/ phs/ tribal/ pdf/ TribalConsultationExecutiveOrder2006. pdf
C- 1 Executive Order 2006- 14 Consultation and Cooperation with Arizona Tribes
WHEREAS, Arizona is home to 22 federally- recognized American Indian Tribes (" Tribes")
who have existed since time immemorial, long before the formation of the United States and
the entry of the State of Arizona into the union; and
WHEREAS, the land of these 22 Tribes comprises approximately 28% of Arizona's land
base; and
WHEREAS, these tribal members are citizens of our great State, possess all the lights and
privileges afforded by Arizona to its citizens, and, along with other American Indians,
comprise approximately five percent of Arizona's population; and
WHEREAS, the State of Arizona recognizes and supports the right of these 22 tribal
governments to exercise sovereign authority, as defined by federal law, over their members
and their territory; and
WHEREAS, it benefits the State of Arizona to partner with tribal governments on issues
affecting all of Arizona as well as to ensure that state services and resources are available to
all eligible state citizens residing in Arizona tribal communities to the same extent that such
services are available to all other eligible state citizens; and
WHEREAS, a spirit of cooperation should guide the continuing government- to- government
relationships between the State of Arizona and the Tribes that call Arizona home; and
WHEREAS, meaningful and timely consultation with Arizona's Tribal leaders will facilitate
better understanding and informed decision making.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Janet Napolitano, Governor of the State of Arizona, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of this State, hereby order and direct
as follows:
1. All Executive Branch agencies shall develop and implement tribal consultation policies
to guide their work and interaction with federally- recognized Tribes in Arizona.
Consultation requires that to the extent practicable and permitted by law, state
agencies and offices shall seek input from appropriate elected or appointed tribal
officials before undertaking any action or policy that will, or is reasonably believed to,
have the potential to affect a tribal community or its members. Further, state agencies
and offices shall, to the fullest extent possible and to the best of their ability, integrate
the input generated from tribal consultation into their decision- making processes to
achieve mutually acceptable solutions.
2. All Executive Branch agencies shall designate a member of their staff to assume
responsibility for the agency's implementation of the tribal consultation policy and to
act as the principle point of contact for tribal issues.
3. All Executive Branch agencies shall review their tribal consultation policies each year
and submit an electronic report to the Governor and the Legislature to describe all
action undertaken as a result of the implementation of these policies. Electronic
copies of these annual reports shall be provided to the Arizona Commission of Indian
Affairs, which will make them available to Arizona's tribal leaders.
C- 2 ADOT Tribal Consultation Policy MGT- 16.01
ADOT has established a tribal consultation policy ( attached) which provides the basic
principles to guide the Arizona Department of Transportation ( ADOT) and its relationships
with Native Nation/ Tribal Governments in the State of Arizona. This policy is intended to
provide additional guidance to ADOT personnel when working with the Native Nations/ Tribal
Governments in Arizona. It is understood that consultation procedures identified by ADOT
and the Nations/ Tribes may already be in existence or will need to be identified through
individualized agreements. Therefore, these consultation procedures will provide ADOT and
the Nations/ Tribes a basis for mutual understanding as appropriate agreements are carried
out to address State and Tribal Transportation issues, needs and concerns.
Multimodal Planning Division
A Tribal Transportation Planner for ADOT- MPD, provides planning support and
intergovernmental coordination for ADOT's statewide and regional planning projects and
programs as they impact tribal governments and communities. Specifically with regard to
statewide, regional planning and local planning the MPD Tribal Planner works to coordinate
efforts to improve tribal participation in the statewide transportation planning and
programming processes.
For more information please contact:
Misty Dayzie
Tribal Planner for the ADOT- MPD
Phone: 602.712.7029
Fax: 602.712.3046
Email: MDayzie@ azdot. gov
Web Site: www. azdot. gov and mpd. az. gov
ADOT Environmental Planning Group - Section 106 Related Tribal Consultation
The ADOT Historic Preservation Team is part of the Environmental Planning Group. This
group is under the Intermodal Transportation Division of ADOT. The Historic Preservation
Team works mostly within the NEPA process. There is no one individual responsible for all
tribal consultation; however, the Historic Preservation Coordinator is responsible for
ensuring that all necessary Section 106- related tribal consultations take place and that the
tribal consultation process is in full federal and state compliance.
Historic Preservation Coordination Office
Environmental & Enhancement Group
Arizona Department of Transportation
1221 S. 2nd Avenue, MD T100
Tucson, AZ 85713
( 520) 620- 5411
Communication and Community Partnerships
Communication and Community Partnerships ( CCP) provides public relations and media
relations efforts throughout the state. This office also supports activities involving Native
American Tribes.
206 S. 17th Avenue, MD 118A
Phoenix, AZ 85007
( 602) 712- 8069
CCP Partnering Office
The Partnering Office provides a forum for collaborative teamwork. It allows groups to
achieve measurable results through agreements and productive working relationships. This
process provides structure for teams to establish a mission by using common goals and
shared objectives. ADOT currently has official partnering teams with both the Navajo Nation
and the Hopi Tribe. A new partnering team for the San Carlos Apache Tribe is being
Arizona Department of Transportation
206 S. 17th Avenue, MD 175A
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
( 602) 712- 8365
Civil Rights Office
The Civil Rights Office works to ensure compliance with Federal and State Laws governing
affirmative action, equal opportunity, and accessibility. The office accomplishes this through
training, investigation of complaints, and individual counseling. Additionally, the CRO
ensures that Federal requirements are met regarding the Disadvantaged Business, Contract
Compliance and Title VI programs.
1135 North 22nd Avenue, Mail Drop 154A
Phoenix, Arizona
Policy and Governmental Affairs
Policy and Government Affairs provides a proactive and effective process through which
ADOT communicates with and serves the Legislature, elected official and the people of
Arizona. Governmental Affairs also assists with tribal related issues involving ADOT.
Arizona Department of Transportation
206 S. 17th Avenue, MD 140A
Phoenix, AZ 85007
( 602) 712- 7685
ITD Right of Way Group
The Right of Way Group supports the Intermodal Transportation Division through the
acquisition and clearance of private and public lands needed for the construction or
improvement of the State Highway System, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations
and rules. Relationships between ADOT R/ W in Flagstaff and several tribes have greatly
improved the communication process.
Arizona Department of Transportation
1801 S. Milton Rd. MD F500
Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
( 928) 779- 7510
ADOT District Office Contact Information
Flagstaff District Office
1801 South Milton Road
Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
Phone: 928.774.1491 Fax: 928.779.5905
Globe District Office
PO Box 2717
Globe, Arizona 85502- 2717
Phone: 928.402.5600 Fax: 928.402.5614
Holbrook District Office
2407 E. Navajo Blvd
Holbrook, Arizona 86025
( 1 mile west of the exit 289 I- 40 traffic interchange)
Phone: 928.524.5400 or 1.800.759.4546 Fax: 928.524.5410
Kingman District Office
3660 E. Andy Devine
( Next to Motor Vehicle Office)
Kingman, Arizona 86401
Phone: 928.681.6010
Phoenix Construction District Office
4550 N. Black Canyon Highway
Phoenix, Arizona 85017
Phone: 602.712.8965
Phoenix Maintenance District Office
2140 W. Hilton Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85009- 3740
Phone: 602.712.6664
Prescott District Office
1109 Commerce Drive
Prescott, Arizona 86305
Phone: 928.777.5861 Fax: 928.771.0058
Safford District Office
2082 US Hwy 70
Safford, Arizona 85546
Phone: 928.432.4900 Fax: 928.428.7523
Tucson District Office
1221 South 2nd Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85713- 1602
Phone: 520.388.4200 Fax: 520.628.5387
Yuma District Office
2243 E. Gila Ridge Road
Yuma, Arizona 85365
Phone: 928.317.2100 Fax: 928.317.2107
Occasionally, tribes require information and data from ADOT. Data request are usually
made through the ADOT District Office or the MPD Tribal Planning Office. See the above
MPD contact information for to request data.
The Data Section of ADOT's Transportation Planning Division is responsible for collecting,
producing and maintaining a wide array of highway extent, use and performance information
about Arizona's public road and street network. Primarily focusing on the 6200- mile state
highway system, the Data Section staff's principal charges are to collect and disseminate
traffic volume data, maintain related traffic monitoring equipment, perform photo highway
inventories, collect global positioning system ( GPS) data, and maintain an annual log of
length and geometric information on each state highway as a result of completed
construction projects. Additionally, the section is responsible for administering the Federal
Highway Administration's Highway Performance Monitoring System ( HPMS) Program - a
comprehensive source of information about all of Arizona's public roads and streets.
Information collected by the Data Section is used extensively in and out of the Department to
develop policies and support decisions related to public highway funding issues or private
investment options.
Data Team products include:
• HPMS records
• Highway Milepost Log
• Traffic Counts
At the regional level: Tribal government officials are encouraged to become members and
participate in the regional planning process conducted by the Councils of Government
( COGs) and the Metropolitan Planning Organizations ( MPOs). When membership dues are
paid ( where required) this provides the tribes a means of participating on the COG/ MPO
Regional Boards/ Councils and committees thereby allowing the tribes an opportunity to vote
on transportation issues and projects in the region. Some tribes do have sovereignty
concerns and/ or concerns with the membership dues required by their regional COG or
MPO and thereby opt not to participate at that level. However, even if they aren't dues
paying members, tribes are encouraged by the COGs/ MPOs to participate at committee
meetings in a non- voting capacity. Current tribal membership participation status on the
Arizona COGs and MPOs is summarized below:
• Central Arizona Association of Governments ( CAAG) – San Carlos Apache Tribe has
established membership, other Tribes that participate at committee meetings:
– Ak- Chin Indian Community
– Gila River Indian Community
– White Mountain Apache Tribe
• Northern Arizona Council of Governments ( NACOG) – No official tribal membership,
Tribes that participate at committee meetings:
- Navajo Nation
- Hopi Tribe
- White Mountain Apache
• Southeastern Arizona Governments Organization ( SEAGO) – San Carlos Apache Tribe
has established membership.
• Western Arizona Council of Governments ( WACOG) – No offical tribal membership,
Tribes participate at committee meetings:
- Hualapai Tribe
- Colorado River Indian
• Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization ( CYMPO) – No official tribal
membership, Tribes participating at committee meetings:
- Yavapai- Prescott Tribe
• Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization ( FMPO) – No official tribal membership or
• Maricopa Association of Governments ( MAG)
Tribal membership:
- Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
- Gila River Indian Community
- Salt River Indian Community
• Pima Association of Governments ( PAG)
Tribal membership:
- Pascua Yaqui Tribe
- Tohono O'odham Nation
• Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization ( YMPO)
Tribal membership:
- Cocopah Tribe
Although there is no specific state legislation to authorize tribal participation on the MPO
boards, there is state legislation that conforms to the requirements stipulated in the federal
transportation legislation to enable tribal participation and consultation in the State and MPO
transportation planning programs and programming processes. As noted above, the
individual by- laws and intergovernmental agreements address the matter of tribal
participation on the COG/ MPO boards.
The Arizona Tribal Strategic Partnering Team ( ATSPT) is a tribal coordination effort initiated
in June 1999 through the efforts of the ADOT Transportation Planning Division, ADOT Civil
Rights Office and ADOT Partnering Section. ATSPT's purpose is to bring together
representatives from state, tribal, federal and local governments and/ or agencies to discuss
state- tribal related transportation issues and to develop inter- agency forums through which
those issues can be addressed. The ATSPT meets on a quarterly basis with meeting
discussions being documented and distributed to participating agency and tribal
representatives and to key officials within ADOT and the COGs/ MPOs.
Current ATSPT participating agencies include: the ADOT Civil Rights Section, ADOT Globe
District, ADOT Flagstaff District's Right- of- Way, ADOT Holbrook District, ADOT Partnering
Section, ADOT- MPD Advance Planning Team, ADOT- MPD Air Quality Policy/ Local
Programs Team, ADOT Environmental Planning Section, the Arizona Commission of Indian
Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Affairs - Western Regional Office, the Colorado State University
- Tribal Technical Assistance Program, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Inter
Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. ATSPT tribal participation has included: the Colorado River
Indian Tribes, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Gila River Indian Community, Salt River Pima-
Maricopa Indian Community, Tohono O'odham Nation. Transportation liaisons and/ or
contacts have also been identified for all other Arizona Tribes and efforts are underway to
gain greater participation from other non- tribal governmental entities.
The ATSPT is comprised of representatives from within ADOT and also outside entities who
work on tribal transportation issues and projects. A representative from ADOT's Historic
Preservation team is on the ATSPT to ensure that historic preservation issues are part of
this partnering effort. One of the major efforts under the ATSPT is to develop a department-wide
state- tribal consultation policy and process. Under the Navajo Partnership, ADOT is
finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Navajo Nation that addresses improved
processes for a government- to- government relationship.
For additional information on the ATSPT, visit the website listed below:
www. aztribaltransportation. com.
Existing Partnerships
3. ADOT/ BIA/ FHWA/ SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE ( New)
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING SOURCES AND AUTHORITIES FY 2008 ( Dollars in Millions)
Highway User
Revenue Fund
The State of Arizona taxes motor fuels and collects a
variety of fees and charges relating to the registration and
operation of motor vehicles on the public highways of the
state. These collections include gasoline and use fuel
taxes, motor carrier fees, vehicle license tax, motor vehicle
registration fees, and other miscellaneous fees. These
revenues are deposited in the Arizona Highway User
Revenue Fund ( HURF) and are then distributed to the
cities, towns, counties, and the State Highway Fund.
These funds represent the primary source of revenues
available to the Department for highway construction and
improvements and other related expenses.
HURF funds are restricted to highway
purposes by the Arizona Constitution,
Article IX, Section 14. The distribution of
HURF funds are noted in ARS, Title 28,
Sections 6534- 6540.
$ 1,344.5 -
includes VLT
of $ 385.2
Vehicle License
Tax ( VLT)
Owners of vehicles that are registered for operation on the
highways of Arizona pay the Vehicle License Tax ( VLT). It
is an ad valorem tax based on the assessed value of the
vehicle. During the first 12 months of the life of the vehicle
( as determined by its initial registration) the value of the
vehicle is 60 percent of the manufacturer's base retail
price. During each succeeding year, the vehicle's value is
depreciated at 16.25 percent. Tax rates as of December 1,
2000 are $ 2.80 per $ 100 of assessed value for the first 12
months and $ 2.89 per $ 100 thereafter. The minimum VLT
is $ 10. The VLT revenue is distributed to the HURF,
Cities/ Towns and Counties. A small amount of this revenue
also is distributed to the State General Fund and State
Highway Fund.
The VLT was originally imposed by an
amendment to the Arizona Constitution,
Article IX, and Section 11. The collection
and distribution of the VLT funds are noted
in ARS, Title 28, and Sections 5801- 5808.
$ 859.0
Regional Area
Road Fund ( RARF)
- Maricopa
Excise Tax
In October 1985, the voters of Maricopa County approved
the Maricopa County Transportation Excise Tax in an
amount up to ten percent of the State transaction privilege
tax rates. This tax is often referred to as the " 1/ 2 cent sales
tax" and is levied upon business activities in Maricopa
County, including retail sales, contracting, utilities, rental of
real and personal property, restaurant and bar receipts,
and other activities. The transportation excise tax revenues
are deposited in the Maricopa County Regional Area Road
Fund ( RARF) which is administered by the Arizona
Department of Transportation. These funds are the main
source of funding for the Maricopa County Regional
Freeway System through December 31, 2005. In
November 2004, Maricopa County voters approved
Proposition 400 which extends the 1/ 2 cent sales tax for
another 20 years through December 31, 2025. The split of
the revenues beginning January 1, 2006 will be 56.2
percent for freeways and maintenance, 10.5 percent for
arterial street improvements and 33.3 percent for regional
bus service and high capacity transit services such as light
rail. The freeway, maintenance and arterial street funds will
be deposited into RARF while the transit funds will be
deposited into the public transportation fund.
ARS, Title 28, Sections 6301- 6357 and
Title 42, Section 6105. In addition, the
Department must distribute $ 5 million in FY
1988 ( adjusted annually by the GDP
Deflator) to the Regional Public
Transportation Authority ( RPTA) per ARS,
Title 28, Section 6305. Beginning July 1,
2005, these funds will be split equally
between the RPTA and the Maricopa
Association of Governments ( MAG).
$ 380.1
$ 8.3 million
Assistance Fund
The Local Transportation Assistance Fund is funded from
state lottery proceeds up to $ 23 million per year. The funds
are distributed to cities and towns on the basis of
population. The funds can be used for public transportation
and transportation purposes depending on the jurisdiction's
population. This fund is not administered by the Arizona
Department of Transportation. The 1998 Legislature
passed HB 2565 to provide additional statewide transit and
transportation funding to incorporated cities and towns as
well as the counties. The LTAF II funding is in the form of
multistate lottery game and instant bingo game monies
along with a portion of the State Highway Fund's Vehicle
License Tax monies. The Department administers the
LTAF II and the State Treasurer's Office distributes the
funds to the Regional Public Transportation Authority
( RPTA), Metropolitan
ARS, Title 5, Section 522 authorizes up to
$ 23 million in state lottery funds to be
deposited in to the LTAF I fund. ARS, Title
28, Sections 8101- 8102 provides how the
funds can be used by the jurisdictions.
ARS, Title 5, Section 522 distributes the
multi- state lottery and instant bingo game
monies to LTAF II. ARS, Title 28, Sections
8101 and 8103 details the distribution of
the grant money and the restrictions for
transit or transportation
$ 23.0 $ 10.1
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING SOURCES AND AUTHORITIES FY 2008 ( Dollars in Millions)
( Continued)
State Aviation Fund The State Aviation Fund receives monies from aviation
gasoline taxes, sales of abandoned or seized aircraft, flight
property taxes and the operation of certain airports. State
Aviation Fund monies are used to build and maintain airport
facilities, including the Grand Canyon Airport and the
Aeronautics Department's operating budget.
Under ARS Title 28, Section
8202, this
fund was established to build
and maintain
Airport facilities.
$ 25.5
Safety Enforcement and
Infrastructure Fund
The Safety Enforcement and Transportation Infrastructure
Fund was established to provide revenue for the
enforcement of vehicle safety requirements by the
department of public safety, and the maintenance of
transportation facilities, including roads, streets and
highways as approved by the Transportation Board within
the twenty- five miles of the border between Arizona and
Mexico. This includes, as approved by the Board,
maintenance and construction of the transportation facilities
in the CANAMEX high priority corridor as defined in section
332 of the National System Designation Act of 1995. May
provide funds to the Arizona Office of Homeland Security, if
appropriated by the legislature, to improve traffic safety.
This fund is established under
ARS, Title 28, and Section
6547. Monies are deposited
into the fund pursuant to
section 28- 2324, 28- 2325, 28-
5739, 28- 5863 and 28- 5864.
$ 3.3
- FEDERAL DESCRIPTION CITATIONS Obligation
Authority Apportionments
Maintenance ( IM)
Provides funding for various projects on the Interstate
System Projects including resurfacing, restoration,
and rehabilitation. Also, includes reconstruction of
bridges, interchanges, and over crossings along
existing Interstate routes, design, acquisition of right-of-
way and preventive maintenance.
Public Law 109- 59,
Public Law 110- 5
and 23
U. S. C. Section
104( b) ( 4)
$ 128.0 $ 4,944.1
National Highway
System ( NH)
Provides funding for construction, reconstruction,
resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation and safety
improvements on segments of the National Highway
System ( NHS).
Public Law 109- 59,
Public Law 110- 5
and 23
U. S. C. Section
104( b) ( 1)
$ 174.1 $ 6,037.6
Program ( STP)
Provides state flexibility funds for construction,
reconstruction, rehabilitation, resurfacing,
restoration and operational improvements.
Public Law 109- 59,
Public Law 110- 5
and 23
U. S. C. Section
104( b) ( 3)
$ 138.8 $ 5,540.8
Enhancement ( TEA) Provides funding facilities such as pedestrian
walkways and bicycle paths, acquisition of scenic
easements, restoration of scenic or historic sites,
landscaping and other scenic beautification.
Public Law 109- 59,
Public Law 110- 5
and 23
U. S. C. Section
$ 16.5 $ 817.8
Highway Safety
Program ( HSIP)
Provides funding for rail- highway crossings and
hazard elimination activities on any public road.
Public Law 109- 59
and Public Law 110-
$ 33.8 $ 1,273.3
Bridge Program ( BR) Provides funding for replacement of a structurally
deficient or functionally obsolete highway bridge or
rehabilitate the structural integrity of a bridge.
Public Law 109- 59
and 23 U. S. C.
Section 144( e)
$ 22.9 $ 4,224.5
Mitigation & Air
Quality Program
Provides funds for various types of projects to
improve air quality, by reducing transportation
related emissions in non- attainment and maintenance
areas under the Clean Air Act. Examples are transit
improvements, travel demand management
strategies, traffic flow improvements and public fleet
conversions to cleaner fuels.
Public Law 109- 59,
Public Law 110- 5
and 23
U. S. C. Section 104
( b) ( 2)
$ 35.2 $ 1,723.6
Planning & Research
Provides funding for planning of future highway
programs and local public transportation systems,
research, development and technology transfer
activities necessary in connection with the planning,
design, construction, and maintenance of highway,
public transportation, and intermodal transportation
Public Law 109- 59,
Public Law 110- 5
and 23
U. S. C. Section 135
Provides funding to Metropolitan Planning
Organizations ( urbanized areas of more than 50,000
population) to carry out the transportation planning
Public Law 109- 59,
Public Law 110- 5
and 23
U. S. C. Section 134
$ 5.3 $ 299.2
Equity Bonus Provides funding to States based on equity
considerations. This program replaces the TEA- 21
minimum guarantee program. A portion of Equity
Bonus funds are distributed to the IM, NHS, Bridge,
STP and CMAQ programs. Distribution amounts not
available at this time.
Public Law 109- 59
and Public Law 110-
$ 74.5 $ 9,235.4
HURF Bonds The State Transportation Board issues Highway User
Revenue Bonds to accelerate the construction of highway
construction projects throughout Arizona. The pledged
revenues for the bond issues are the HURF funds deposited
in the State Highway Fund. The bonds are an obligation of
the State Transportation Board and are not obligations of the
State of Arizona. They do not constitute a legal debt of the
State, and payment is not enforceable from any revenue
other than HURF.
The State Transportation
Board has the authority
to issue HURF bonds
per ARS, Title 28,
Sections 7501- 7517.
$ 194.0
RARF Bonds The State Transportation Board issues Regional Area Road
Fund Bonds ( RARF) to accelerate the construction of
controlled access facilities on the Maricopa Regional Freeway
System. The pledged revenues for the bond issues are the
Maricopa County Transportation Excise Tax revenues
deposited in the RARF. The bonds are an obligation of the
State Transportation Board and are not obligations of the
State of Arizona. They do not constitute a legal debt of the
State, and payment is not enforceable from any revenue
other than RARF. As of January 1, 2006, the State
Transportation Board has the authority to issue RARF bonds
to accelerate arterial street projects in the Regional
Transportation Plan as a result of Proposition 400.
Proposition 400 is detailed in the Regional Area Road Fund
section above.
The State Transportation
Board has the authority
to issue RARF bonds per
ARS, Title 28, Sections
7561- 7573.
$ 370.0
Highway Expansion and
Extension Loan Program
HELP was enacted on August 21, 1998. HELP is Arizona's
State Infrastructure Bank, which provides loans and financial
assistance for eligible highway projects in Arizona. The HELP
fund is capitalized with federal and state dollars as well as
Board Funding Obligations which provide the capital for
loans. As borrowers repay principal and interest on loans, the
HELP fund is replenished and monies can be re- loaned. The
fund is a self- sustaining mechanism to accelerate critical
transportation projects.
ARS Title 28, Sections
7671- 7677, authorized
the creation of HELP.
Federal requirements
are within the National
Highway System
designation Act of 1995.
Laws 1998, Chapter 263,
HB 2488 created the
$ 10.0
Represents 2
Grant Anticipation Notes
( GANs)
Enacted into law in 1984, GANs offer a significant opportunity
for accelerating projects throughout Arizona. GAN legislation
enables the State to issue notes to pay the Federal share of
projects in advance of the actual receipt of Federal highway
funding. Local communities may participate in paying the cost
of interest on the notes.
Under ARS Title 28,
Sections 7611- 7617
passed in 1984.
$ 68.0
Board Funding
Obligations ( BFOs)
The State Transportation Board has the authority to issue
nonnegotiable Board Funding Obligations ( BFOs) for
purchase by the Arizona State Treasurer. The BFOs were
initially used to capitalize Arizona's State Infrastructure Bank,
which allowed the Department and political subdivisions to
apply for loans from the Highway Expansion and Extension
Loan Program ( HELP). Laws 2001, Chapter 238 ( HB 2636)
provided additional authority to th
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