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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration

 

Intelligent Vehicle-Highway Systems; Early Deployment Planning 
Program

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for information.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA is announcing its procedures for implementing the 
Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems Early Deployment Planning Program. 
This program is intended to provide assistance to State and local 
transportation agencies and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) 
for the development of a multi-year strategic deployment plan for IVHS 
in major metropolitan areas and on major Interstate intercity 
corridors. The assistance will take the form of grants which provide 
funding for planning studies, and development and documentation of 
strategic deployment plans. The goal is to fund at least 15 
metropolitan areas and 5 Interstate intercity corridors each fiscal 
year. Candidates responding to this announcement will be considered for 
funding in FY 94 and FY 95.

DATES: Information regarding an area's interest in requesting Early 
Deployment Planning Program grants should be submitted by August 1, 
1994.

ADDRESSES: Division Office in the appropriate State. See appendix A for 
a listing of Division office addresses.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shelley R. Lynch, Traffic Management 
Systems Division, Federal Highway Administration, HTV-31, 400 7th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590, 202-366-2184.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Intelligent Vehicle-Highway Systems Act 
of 1991, part B of title VI of the Intermodal Surface Transportation 
Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), established and provided funding, 
including planning grants, for IVHS activities. See sections 6055(b) 
and 6058(b), Public Law 102-240, 105 Stat. 1914, 2192, 2194 (1991). 
Section 6055(b) provides for grants to State and local governments for 
feasibility and planning studies to develop and implement intelligent 
vehicle-highway systems. The Early Deployment Planning Program 
implements the planning grants section of the ISTEA. The Early 
Deployment Planning Program is designed to accelerate the application 
of IVHS technologies in metropolitan areas and along intercity 
corridors that have demonstrated a readiness to seriously pursue 
deployment of IVHS applications. Those areas that are ready to 
participate in the Early Deployment Planning Program will typically 
have the following general characteristics:
    (a) An understanding of local needs,
    (b) A demonstrated commitment to good transportation management,
    (c) A cooperative relationship between agencies, and
    (d) A general understanding of the type of IVHS user services which 
will address local needs.
    The Early Deployment Planning Program is intended to provide 
assistance to these metropolitan areas and major corridors to develop a 
strategic deployment plan for IVHS that would:
    (a) Identify and document applicable IVHS user services,
    (b) Establish system performance criteria,
    (c) Assess the functions and requirements of the system,
    (d) Identify and evaluate potential technologies on the basis of 
performance, compatibility, flexibility, and cost,
    (e) Assess potential funding and implementation options, including 
use of private sector resources, and
    (f) Identify time frames for implementation.
    The Early Deployment Planning Program will initially target the 75 
largest metropolitan areas (listed in appendix B) and 30 of the major 
intercity corridors linking metropolitan areas. Areas not appearing on 
the list but meeting the general characteristics described earlier and 
those which satisfactorily respond to the information requested will 
also be considered for participation in the Early Deployment Planning 
Program. Metropolitan and corridor areas demonstrating readiness for 
participation which are selected for funding will be contacted for 
development of a grant proposal. Funds will be obligated through the 
State Transportation Agency, in cooperation with the MPO, by execution 
of the grant. Early Deployment Planning funds are available at a 
maximum Federal share of 80 percent with a 20 percent match from non-
Federal sources. Funds for approved projects in the amount of the IVHS 
contribution will be added to the State's obligational limitation. The 
goal is to fund at least 15 metropolitan areas and 5 Interstate 
intercity corridors each fiscal year. Candidates responding to this 
announcement will be considered for funding in FY 94 and FY 95.
    Recipients of Early Deployment Planning Program grants will be 
evaluated and selected based on responses to the following:

A. Information Requested

    States and metropolitan areas that are ready to pursue IVHS 
technologies for areawide or intercity corridor applications should 
respond to this announcement by notifying their local FHWA division 
office. The expressions of interest should include the following 
information:
    1. A general explanation of the local transportation needs. This 
may include a description of (a) the broad based transportation 
problems in the area/corridor (i.e., congestion, safety, commercial 
traffic), and/or (b) the unique transportation needs of the area/
corridor (i.e., tourist centers, major employment centers, restrictive 
topography, or environmental issues).
    2. An indication of the local agencies' commitment to good 
transportation management. This may include a description of: (a) 
Current traffic and transit management systems and their capabilities, 
(b) resource commitments for transportation operations, maintenance, 
and staffing, (c) transportation operation projects underway, planned 
or completed which will support traffic or transit management and/or 
IVHS in the area or corridor, and/or (d) an indication of the intent to 
actively pursue IVHS deployment after completion of the planning study.
    3. Demonstration of a cooperative relationship between agencies. 
This may be shown by: (a) An expression of interest submitted by a lead 
agency with endorsements from the other agencies involved in the 
project, (b) a joint letter of interest from a broad range of agencies 
(highway, transit, tollway, city, State, MPO, etc.) in the area or 
corridor, and/or (c) descriptions of past or planned joint projects 
with other agencies.
    4. A statement demonstrating a general understanding of the type of 
IVHS user services applicable to the area or corridor for its future 
transportation system (in the next ten years). Areas or corridors are 
encouraged to take a needs-based approach and focus on a broad range of 
applicable IVHS services. Interested agencies are referred to the FHWA 
publication ``IVHS Planning and Project Deployment Process'' for a 
suggested approach.
    5. Estimated project cost and potential funding sources for the 
matching portion of the project cost.
    The information provided in the expression of interest for items 
one through five will form the basis of the evaluation criteria. The 
information will be used by the FHWA and the Federal Transit 
Administration (FTA) personnel to determine the area's current state of 
readiness, its current capabilities, and appropriateness for 
participation in the IVHS Early Deployment Planning Program.

B. General Selection Procedures

    Based on the expressions of interest and review of all information 
available, regional offices will arrange in priority order the areas 
that they have determined to be ready. Initial selection will be made 
by a national team (composed of FHWA and FTA headquarters and field 
personnel) based on available funds. When initial selections are made, 
selected parties will be asked to prepare a more detailed proposal, 
which will form the basis for the commitment of funding through 
execution of a grant. Approved planning grants will include a 
requirement to produce a report which may be given wide distribution in 
order to assist others who are interested in deployment of IVHS 
services. Implementation of recommendations from the report will be 
monitored and evaluated. If a selected area chooses to advertise for 
consultant services to develop their strategic deployment plan, they 
are encouraged to consider Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise 
(SBE/DBE) firms, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities 
(HBCU). Assistance Provided By FHWA
    Technical assistance is available from the FHWA and other sources 
regardless of the status of an individual metropolitan area or corridor 
relative to IVHS deployment. Even though an individual metropolitan 
area or corridor may not be ready for funding in FY 94 or FY 95, 
technical assistance can be provided as needed to prepare the area for 
future participation in the Early Deployment Planning Program. The 
local division offices will be able to identify specific areas where 
technical assistance is available.

Appendix A--List Of FHWA Division Office Addresses

Alabama (HDA-AL)

Mr. Joe D. Wilkerson, Administrator, 500 Eastern Blvd., suite 200, 
Montgomery, AL 36117-2018

Alaska (HDA-AK)

Mr. Robert E. Ruby, Administrator, 709 W. Ninth Street, room 443, 
Juneau, AK 99802-1648

Arizona (HDA-AZ)

Mr. Edward A. Wueste, Administrator, 234 N. Central Ave., suite 330, 
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Arkansas (HDA-AR)

Mr. William D. Richardson, Administrator, Federal Office Bldg., room 
3128, 700 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201

California (HDA-CA) Mr. Pete Markle, Assistant Administrator, 
Federal Building, 2nd floor, 801 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Colorado (HDA-CO)

Mr. George H. Osborne, Administrator, 555 Zang Street, room 250, 
Lakewood, CO 80228

Connecticut (HDA-CT)

Mr. Dwight Horne, Administrator, 450 Main Street, room 635, 
Hartford, CT 06103

Delaware (HDA-DE)

Mr. John J. Gilbert, Administrator, 300 South New Street, room 2101, 
Dover, DE 19901-6726

District of Columbia (HDA-DC)

Mr. Arthur J. Hill, Administrator, Union Center Plaza, suite 750, 
820 First Street, NE., Washington, D.C. 20002

Florida (HDA-FL)

Mr. Jennings R. Skinner, Administrator, 227 N. Bronough St., room 
2015, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Georgia (HDA-GA)

Mr. Larry Dreihaup, Administrator, 1720 Peachtree Road NW., suite 
300, Atlanta, GA 30367

Hawaii (HDA-HI)

Mr. William R. Lake, Jr., Administrator, Prince Jonah Kuhio 
Kalanianaole Federal Building, 300 Ala Moana Blvd., room 3202, 
Honolulu, HI 96850

Idaho (HDA-ID)

Mr. Jack T. Coe, Administrator, 3050 Lakeharbor Lane, suite 126, 
Boise, ID 83703

Illinois (HDA-IL)

Mr. Lyle P. Renz, Administrator, 3250 Executive Park Drive, 
Springfield, IL 62705

Indiana (HDA-IN)

Mr. Arthur A. Fendrick, Administrator, 575 N. Pennsylvania Street, 
room 254, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Iowa (HDA-IA)

Mr. Hubert A. Willard, Administrator, 105 Sixth Street, Ames, IA 
50010

Kansas (HDA-KS)

Mr. Robert J. Deatrick, Administrator, 3300 South Topeka Boulevard, 
suite 1, Topeka, KS 66611-2237

Kentucky (HDA-KY)

Mr. Paul E. Toussaint, Administrator, John C. Watts Federal Building 
and U.S. Courthouse, 330 W. Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40602

Louisiana (HDA-LA)

Mr. William A. Sussman, Administrator, Federal Building, room 255, 
750 Florida Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Maine (HDA-ME)

Mr. Paul Lariviere, Administrator, Edmund S. Muskie Federal 
Building, 40 Western Avenue, room 614, Augusta, ME 04330

Maryland (HDA-MD)

Mr. A. Porter Barrows, Administrator, The Rotunda, suite 220, 711 
West 40th Street, Baltimore, MD 21211

Massachusetts (HDA-MA)

Mr. Donald E. Hammer, Administrator, 55 Broadway--10th floor, 
Cambridge, MA 02142

Michigan (HDA-MI)

Mr. A George Ostensen, Administrator, Federal Building, room 211, 
315 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933

Minnesota (HDA-MN)

Mr. Charles E. Foslien, Administrator, Metro Square Bldg., suite 
490, Seventh & Robert Streets, St. Paul, MN 55101

Mississippi (HDA-MS)

Mr. John F. Sullivan, Jr., Administrator, 666 North Street, suite 
105, Jackson, MS 39202-3199

Missouri (HDA-MO)

Mr. Gerald J. Reihsen, Administrator, 209 Adams Street, Jefferson 
City, MO 65101

Montana (HDA-MT)

Mr. Henry D. Honeywell, Administrator, Federal Office Building, 301 
S. Park, Drawer 10056, Helena, MT 59626-0056

Nebraska (HDA-NE)

Mr. Charles A. Culp, Administrator, Federal Building, room 220, 100 
Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, NE 68508-3851

Nevada (HDA-NV)

Mr. Frederick G. Wright, Jr., Administrator, 1535 Hot Springs Rd., 
suite 100, Carson City, NV 89701-0602

New Hampshire (HDA-NH)

Mr. Gerald L. Eller, Administrator, Federal Building, room 204, 279 
Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301

New Jersey (HDA-NJ)

Mr. Charles J. Nemmers, Administrator, Suburban Square Building, 25 
Scotch Road, 2nd floor, Trenton, NJ 08628-2595

New Mexico (HDA-NM)

Mr. Reuben S. Thomas, 117 U. S. Courthouse, S. Federal Place, Santa 
Fe, NM 87501

New York (HDA-NY)

Mr. Harold J. Brown, Administrator, Leo W. O'Brien Federal Building, 
9th floor, Clinton Avenue & North Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207

North Carolina (HDA-NC)

Mr. Nicholas L. Graf, Administrator, 310 New Bern Avenue, suite 410, 
Raleigh, NC 27611

North Dakota (HDA-ND)

Mr. George A. Ensen, Administrator, 1471 Interstate Loop, Bismarck, 
ND 58501-0567

Ohio (HDA-OH)

Mr. Fred J. Hempel, Administrator, 200 North High Street, room 328, 
Columbus, OH 43215

Oklahoma (HDA-OK)

Mr. Gary E. Larsen, Federal Office Bldg., room 454, 200 NW. Fifth 
Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Oregon (HDA-OR)

Mr. Robert G. Clour, Administrator, The Equitable Center, Ste. 100, 
530 Center Street, NE., Salem, OR 97301

Pennsylvania (HDA-PA)

Mr. Manuel A. Marks, Administrator, 228 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, 
PA 17108

Puerto Rico (HDA-PR)

Mr. Juan O. Cruz, Administrator, Frederico Degetau Federal Building 
and U.S. Courthouse, Carlos Chardon Street, room 329, Hato Rey, PR 
00918

Rhode Island (HDA-RI)

Mr. Gordon G. Hoxie, Administrator, 380 Westminster Mall, 5th floor, 
Providence, RI 02903

South Carolina (HDA-SC)

Mr. Robert J. Probst, Administrator, Strom Thurmond Federal 
Building, 1835 Assembly Street, suite 758, Columbia, SC 29201

South Dakota (HDA-SD)

Mr. Donald F. Kamnikar, Administrator, Federal Building, room 337, 
225 South Pierre Street, P.O. Box 700, Pierre, SD 57501

Tennessee (HDA-TN)

Mr. Dennis C. Cook, Administrator, 249 Cumberland Bend Drive, 
Nashville, TN 37228

Texas (HDA-TX)

Mr. Frank M. Mayer, Administrator, Federal Office Building, 300 East 
Eighth St., room 826, Austin, TX 78701

Utah (HDA-UT)

Mr. Donald P. Steinke, Administrator, 2520 West 4700 South, suite 
9A, Salt Lake City, UT 84118

Vermont (HDA-VT)

Mr. Don West, Administrator, Federal Building, 87 State Street, 
Montpelier, VT 05602

Virginia (HDA-VA)

Mr. James M. Tumlin, Administrator, Federal Building, 10th floor, 
400 N. 8th Street, Richmond, VA 23240

Virgin Islands (HVI-01)

Mr. Donald West, U.S. Federal Building & Courthouse, room 281, St. 
Thomas, VI 00801

Washington (HDA-WA)

Mr. Barry F. Morehead, Administrator, suite 501, Evergreen Plaza, 
711 South Capitol Way, Olympia, WA 98501

West Virginia (HDA-WV)

Mr. Billy R. Higginbotham, Administrator, 550 Eagan Street, suite 
300, Charleston, WV 253014

Wisconsin (HDA-WI)

Mr. James E. St. John, Administrator, 4502 Vernon Boulevard, 
Madison, WI 53705-4905

Wyoming (HDA-WY)

Mr. Frederick A. Behrens, Administrator, 1916 Evans Avenue, 
Cheyenne, WY 82001-3764

Appendix B--75 Largest Metropolitan Areas By Population

New York, Northern New Jersey, Long Island, NY-NJ\1\
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    \1\Metropolitan areas that have received or been identified for 
IVHS Early Deployment Planning funding through prior announcements. 
(Secs. 6055(b) and 6058(b), Pub. L. 102-240, 105 Stat. 1914, 2192, 
2194; 23 U.S.C. 315; 49 CFR 1.48)
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Los Angeles, Anaheim, Riverside, CA
Chicago, Gary, Lake County, IL-IN-WI
San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, CA\1\
Philadelphia, Wilmington, Trenton, PA-NJ\1\
Detroit, Ann Arbor, M1\1\
Boston, Lawrence, Salem, MA-NH\1\
Washington, DC\1\
Dallas, Fort Worth, TX\1\
Houston, Galveston, Brazoria, TX
Miami, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Atlanta, GA\1\
Cleveland, Akron, Lorain, OH\1\
Seattle, Tacoma, WA
San Diego, CA
Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN-WI
St. Louis, MO-IL\1\
Baltimore, MD
Pittsburgh, Beaver Valley, PA\1\
Phoenix, AZ\1\
Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, FL\1\
Denver, Boulder, CO\1\
Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH-KY-IN
Milwaukee, Racine, WI
Kansas City MO-KS\1\
Sacramento, CA\1\
Portland, Vancouver, OR-WA\1\
Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News, VA\1\
Columbus, OH
San Antonio, TX
Indianapolis, IN\1\
New Orleans, LA\1\
Buffalo, Niagara Falls, NY\1\
Charlotte, Gastonia, Rock Hill, NC\1\
Providence, Pawtucket, Fall River, RI\1\
Hartford, New Britain, Middletown, CT\1\
Orlando, FL
Salt Lake City, Odgon, UT\1\
Rochester, NY\1\
Nashville, TN\1\
Memphis, TN
Oklahoma City, OK
Louisville, KY-IN\1\
Dayton, Springfield, OH
Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, NC\1\
Birmingham, AL\1\
Jacksonville, FL
Albany, Schenectady, Troy, NY
Richmond, Petersburg, VA\1\
West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray, FL
Honolulu, H1\1\
Austin, TX\1\
Las Vegas, NV\1\
Raleigh-Durham, NC\1\
Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Tulsa, OK
Grand Rapids, MI\1\
Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, PA-NJ
Fresno, CA
Tucson, AZ\1\
Syracuse, NY
Greenville, Spartanburg, SC\1\
Omaha, NE-IA\1\
Toledo, OH
Knoxville, TN
El Paso, TX
Harrisburg, Lebanon, Carlisle, PA
Bakersfield, CA
New Haven, Meriden, CT
Springfield, MA
Baton Rouge, LA
Little Rock, North Little Rock, AR
Charleston, SC\1\
Youngstown, Warren, OH-PA
Wichita, KS
(Secs. 6055(b) and 6058(b), Pub. L. 102-240, 105 Stat. 1914, 2192, 
2194; 23 U.S.C. 315; 39 CFR 1.48).

Issued on: May 24, 1994.
Rodney E. Slater,
Federal Highway Administrator.
[FR Doc. 94-13167 Filed 5-27-94; 8:45 am]
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