Surface transportation : clear federal role and criteria-based selection process could improve three national and regional infrastructure programs : report to congressional requesters.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

United States. Government Accountability Office

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users.

United States.

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (United States).

Federal aid to transportation--United States.

Federal aid to transportation.

Roads--United States--Finance.

Roads.

Transportation and state--United States.

Transportation and state.

Roads--Finance.

Physical Description:

iii, 47 pages : digital, PDF file

Other Title:

Clear federal role and criteria-based selection process could improve three national and regional infrastructure programs

DOT national and regional programs

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2009]

Summary:

To help meet increasing transportation demands, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) created three programs to invest federal funds in national and regional transportation infrastructure. As requested, this report provides (1) an overview of the goals, funding status, and types of projects and activities funded by the three programs; (2) advantages and challenges identified by program stakeholders; and (3) potential program enhancements. GAO reviewed pertinent federal laws and rules; examined plans for selected projects; conducted site visits; and interviewed officials, stakeholders, and experts. GAO is not recommending executive action. However, to enhance these programs, Congress should consider the following matters: (1) defining the federal role in accordance with national and regional program priorities, (2) implementing a criteria-based, competitive project selection process, and (3) working with the Secretary of Transportation to develop any specific program enhancements that could help these programs meet priorities and achieve the highest possible return on federal investments.

Notes:

Title from PDF cover page (viewed Mar. 30, 2009).

"February 2009."

Includes bibliographical references.

"GAO-09-219."

OCLC:

302289350