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Ivan Hartle, UDOT financial programming manager, told commissioners the department presented program values at the March workshop and that the values frame which projects staff will recommend for the next three years. “The program values allow us to then say … we project over the next 3, 5 years that we will have this type of pavement condition out of the system,” Hartle said during the workshop.

Hartle and other staff walked commissioners through the STIP calendar: after commission approval of program values, UDOT will publish draft projects for public comment in June, return in June for project approval, then submit the STIP to FHWA and FTA in August for federal review, with a federal action goal of October 1. Ben Hewitt, deputy director for planning and investment, emphasized that some program funds will be passed through to metropolitan planning organizations; Hartle noted roughly 20% of federal highway funds flow to the state’s four MPOs for local programming.

The staff presentation also explained the department’s conservative fiscal assumption: values are recommended on a flat federal funding forecast in case the next federal highway authorization is continued by a flat continuing resolution. Hartle said that approach reduces the risk of promising growth that may not materialize and that, when possible, UDOT would rather present additional money later than cut projects after approval.

Why it matters: Program values set the envelope for which projects will be advanced, which in turn affects how federal funds are programmed and when FHWA/FTA must approve the state plan. Commissioners were reminded tomorrow’s agenda will include a formal vote on program values and that the public comment period on the project list will follow.

The commission did not take formal action during the workshop; staff requested direction to proceed to the public project posting and to return next month for commission action on program values and the June project approvals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Programming Workshop of the Utah Transportation Commission May 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Utah Department of Transportation officials briefed the Transportation Commission on recommended program funding values and the State Transportation Improvement Program schedule and asked commissioners to approve program values at the upcoming meeting.","taxTitle","Utah Department of Transportation, Utah Government Divisions, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah","taxId",74903,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6242537,"UDOT highlights new federal Bridge Formula funding; staff say 90 local bridges targeted for repair",229,829000,1058000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3247526-418d9491a985648812c7e89dfbce7007&start=829&end=1058","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3247526-418d9491a985648812c7e89dfbce7007/thumbnail_829000.jpg","/articles/6242537/Utah/UDOT-highlights-new-federal-Bridge-Formula-funding-staff-say-90-local-bridges-targeted-for-repair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242537-7db162cd66c23618912ccd6bd2c249d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1769644246&Signature=bCT6E5PLOSCbwhIXEaMoX3JPtnLRqB4oH6V7~Gn9KGiJ2OFD4G3Z8NChESkHGKLQ7etD-HvmA3PLdoUE9fFhHdsoL7eFosGGGjL7yT25R63uiomxYJ2fNnFmJlXTkqVL8sAj~owz3Rq5yeLAoIIF4YZTss~pl8PppDqJ9QUWD4e93OuJnwzPePoMJ-4hErLQ9hEOtis-UTYw8FlLbNxB8xd6wCc-Gu6vaCYF1ZK8LpcF7SOzcDYm-dP8FqtxeahLdiDup-SwCML9j1cwJJoEMwFjyZfJuLroKSky7fSg~nPF2vgmGI499S~9Kb7N06wuzSk7R4RBSLpLhO3V5~ZLqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","UDOT staff described how a new federal Bridge Formula program created in the recent surface transportation authorization is providing predictable funding for bridge repair, and said the department is using that program to address local \"off‑system\" bridges that previously lacked reliable funding.

Carmen Swanwick and colleagues explained that the new Bridge Formula provides roughly $45 million a year for Utah and that federal guidance includes a minimum set‑aside for off‑system bridges. Swanwick said the Bridge Formula’s change in eligibility — allowing funding for local off‑system bridges — opened an opportunity for the department to program money toward smaller community structures that historically were hard to fund.

In the presentation, staff said they have identified roughly 90 bridges as an initial package of candidates for the Bridge Formula work; staff and commissioners discussed whether those bridges would require local matching and noted that many off‑system candidates do not require a state match. Staff said where bridges cross tribal lands the funding and administration approach depends on the ownership and program — some federal land access funds are administered by federal agencies rather than UDOT.

Why it matters: Bridges in poor condition pose risks to reliability and safety; the new Bridge Formula money was highlighted as a major new recurring federal source for bridge work that could accelerate repairs on smaller local structures. The commission discussed how the program complements existing state and local funding programs and asked staff to continue identifying packages for commission consideration.

No formal commission vote occurred; staff presented the Bridge Formula overview for commission feedback and to help shape upcoming project recommendations.","UDOT outlined how the federal Bridge Formula program will let the department target local \"off‑system\" bridges and said staff identified about 90 candidate bridges for initial work.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6242531,"UDOT regions review recent projects, contingency spending and transportation solutions examples",618,1616000,2234000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3247526-418d9491a985648812c7e89dfbce7007&start=1616&end=2234","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3247526-418d9491a985648812c7e89dfbce7007/thumbnail_1616000.jpg","/articles/6242531/Utah/UDOT-regions-review-recent-projects-contingency-spending-and-transportation-solutions-examples","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242531-d8bae1e119d0ed2d2ae9baa44207b345/orig.mp4?Expires=1769644246&Signature=XjhDKLZ7Let8oeKtO8et091UlICMAfSEMnlUecgpxXczq7sknGNyke9Bpe4KkFvvjgcFhPa6RgmtZVkxuZuaOyzU6vjR9rZFuJsveIgHSNP5wY-jFCTCu3~OhEZGdebT3O2iO8IENQLU9yTb-AbNaJmMuehfjh5Uc0vpwh0somzrrr0kCinzAunEl1y7qRj9zVVdnKbnOqZcUqMqXSdWdL07rPGo-BbMFtHY44EMr2nH2JMky7ml80k6io2dmM2lb52N7BU9LcOLltNCgT2zc919SmhIV1jDERYhl62lb8-tauJ1S7WdtTXon4h0g3Ft-oN8n87vIPIAs7mbTvtQDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Region directors used the workshop to show project highlights and explain how contingency and Transportation Solutions funds are used to respond to local needs, maintain infrastructure, and partner with cities and counties.

Region 1 highlighted ongoing work to upgrade median barrier on US‑89, a roundabout in Huntsville intended to reduce weekend backups, and a pedestrian hybrid beacon in Logan near Utah State University. Rob (region presenter) explained the barrier upgrade and said the Transportation Solutions program has funded annual barrier improvements and other safety projects and that the region uses smaller contingency pots to respond to emergent needs such as pavement buckling and fence repair.

Region 2 described projects on Mountain View Corridor (SR‑85), including phase sequencing (frontage roads vs. full freeway) and the plan to grade‑separate more intersections after associated transit commitments are in place. Region 2 also described auxiliary lanes and a bridge deck rehabilitation project that illustrated challenges when widening is not possible.

Region 3 and Region 4 presenters showed contingency examples including chip seals and targeted slab jacking to address concrete slab settling, and cold in‑place recycling for long low‑volume rural highway sections. Regions emphasized that contingency allocations allow regions to act quickly on safety fixes and unexpected maintenance needs without pulling from other program budgets; many contingency projects also leveraged partnerships and local match.

Why it matters: Commissioners saw how regional contingency and Transportation Solutions funds are used to keep the network safe and responsive, and how smaller targeted investments complement larger capital projects in the STIP. Several presenters stressed the value of partnering with local governments to expand funding and get projects built.

No formal action was taken; regions presented for information and to illustrate how contingency pools are applied.","UDOT regional staff reviewed recent project highlights and explained how contingency and Transportation Solutions funds are used to address safety, maintenance and local partner requests.",{"_32":99,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":100,"_40":101,"_42":102,"_44":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6242522,"UDOT shows new statewide congestion dashboard; staff say probe‑data tool better captures delay patterns",516,8014000,8530000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3247526-418d9491a985648812c7e89dfbce7007&start=8014&end=8530","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3247526-418d9491a985648812c7e89dfbce7007/thumbnail_8014000.jpg","/articles/6242522/Utah/UDOT-shows-new-statewide-congestion-dashboard-staff-say-probedata-tool-better-captures-delay-patterns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242522-9c8adc299f0f1f893cb36c30ef99d49a/orig.mp4?Expires=1769644246&Signature=L-c5ghsCUJftKUExRqnhwcFQfHetcfcrT7axuzkllKCEkfl0dUlIiXuYnvnmfNueeNweAAcaCCIo3hNBxgesKywqgLwswP3XEIU6qhkO8QiKah1VKZajBjaLrBdNb~VseV4GKSzwHh6JLFJWyPVzL4Z1wOmVN2Xez40SEMJJhytwFb~gQkVMyK~88Fx1NtHtQ7GFfIfO5DLcA3b3xrR~3DAMCVP-9DfzRmHsZXwU1V9cC0XuKbKrt2VxkYy~08KlND~E51m1SnD4cJJScBJTVF1~gDCQOqsIDTIr8R0QWvnK5LXOYASKvkPtXLvS--BnGsJU3toDvBbjoswi5FvdMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","UDOT staff demonstrated a revised statewide mobility dashboard that uses aggregated probe (mobile device) data to estimate travel‑time delay on freeways and arterials and to identify congested segments the department should prioritize.

Grant Farnsworth and colleagues explained the method: for freeways the dashboard aggregates delay across hours and user volumes; for arterials the team compared peak hour travel times (commute peaks) to a 10 a.m. off‑peak baseline to estimate additional travel time attributable to congestion. Farnsworth said the probe‑data approach lets UDOT measure delay across many corridors where there are no permanent sensors.

Staff walked commissioners through region‑level trends that show a large drop in delay during the pandemic period and varying recoveries afterward. They also displayed a component that ranks the most congested roadway segments in each region and marked which congested places already have funded projects. Commissioners discussed method limits — for example recreation corridors that have major weekend or seasonal peaks not captured by weekday peak/off‑peak comparisons — and staff said the tool is an initial iteration they will refine to account for weekend recreational peaks and other local patterns.

Why it matters: The dashboard is intended to help the commission see where investments influence statewide delay, and to guide prioritization for future capacity projects. Staff said combining the delay measures with the commission’s policy priorities and growth forecasts produces a full picture for prioritization decisions.

No formal action was taken; commissioners were shown the tool and asked staff to continue refinements and to bring the refined analyses for use in the next prioritization and TIF project discussions.","UDOT unveiled a new statewide congestion dashboard that uses aggregated probe data to estimate travel‑time delay across freeways and arterials and to identify congested segments for prioritization.",{"_32":111,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":112,"_40":113,"_42":114,"_44":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6242527,"Commission workshop reviews major capacity projects: Mountain View Corridor expansions and I‑15 reconstruction needs",7376,2614000,9990000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3247526-418d9491a985648812c7e89dfbce7007&start=2614&end=9990","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3247526-418d9491a985648812c7e89dfbce7007/thumbnail_2614000.jpg","/articles/6242527/Utah/Commission-workshop-reviews-major-capacity-projects-Mountain-View-Corridor-expansions-and-I15-reconstruction-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242527-99ff54a236eba315bbd496054d4455d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1769644246&Signature=YNetJ6A7P6VJeC-RiSgNGkgpJ6WbJ588lDhwJfuT2TUOBHikAwAf8-ZLoEcAZbmSlYV5c0~b10rm~d4cJbCIMevS5PUxuIQZnn9l5k0JzdCaIjjzp-PdKgBiSh5HS-VR~ErK6e7mOmCcCWRPLWBm6mtWxUIWBENnYyeIVrWvLdUkfdmL~DLDohwjCZcQkKCVRm91~nHuqXKwPH90kdMJZR7xt6THnszuQtDchmh~vdZEksQ8oJBqVrkJAJ8Adggt1wAk3YZ9Nggul4z83o~ZujySdDzc8bxc1K2XxYRVNnmlNocvUAf~AqBKjImljTfr~mnMywRv8MdiZx5PWAWZAw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners reviewed major capacity recommendations and funding adjustments for large corridor projects, with staff explaining why some items require increased funding and how the department’s project‑ranking process guided proposed additions.

Mountain View Corridor: Carmen Swanwick and Region 2 staff reviewed phased construction on Mountain View Corridor (SR‑85). Staff described the 1‑way frontage road pattern used south of Old Bingham Highway, where an initial frontage‑road section gives way to a full freeway section after transit commitments (e.g., express bus) are in place. Staff said the department proposes funding additions for interchanges at 7800 South and a separate project at 3500 South; the commission heard staff rationale that building these interchanges aligns with corridor operations and ranked priorities.

I‑15 and high‑volume projects: Nathan and region staff described funding additions for major I‑15 projects, including a large reconstruction project in Davis County (long‑deferred pavement and bridge work on an aging interstate segment). Staff said the original environmental-level estimate is now well below current design and market estimates; the presentation requested an added $1.2 billion on a replacement/reconstruction project that staff said includes bridge work and full pavement replacement. Commissioners asked about pavement types (asphalt vs. concrete), lifecycle tradeoffs and escalation risk; staff said bids will include alternatives to allow cost comparisons.

Prioritization: UDOT showed the department’s ranked list for highway investments derived from the commission’s adopted prioritization process; staff noted some highly ranked projects (e.g., Mountain View/78 South) and explained how rankings, congestion metrics and readiness guide which capacity projects are advanced.

Why it matters: The corridor and interstate projects reviewed include multi‑hundred million‑dollar investments that determine where the state addresses capacity and aging infrastructure. Staff emphasized the interplay between project readiness, ranking and large market cost shifts since prior estimates.

No final vote was taken; staff requested commission guidance and proposed adjustments to project budgets and placement in the TIF (Transportation Investment Fund) schedule.","UDOT staff presented a set of larger capacity investments under consideration including Mountain View Corridor grade separations and the I‑15 reconstruction package in Davis County. Staff said design, environmental work and inflationary cost increases explain funding additions for projects already programmed and reviewed a ranked list used to pri","actionData","errors"]

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