PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
To maintain up-to-date socioeconomic and land use data and a viable Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) in compliance with provisions of TEA-21 and all applicable transportation planning regulations for the Tulsa urbanized areas.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING FY 2004:
Elements of the 2025 Mobility Plan, LRTP, were continued as described in the FY 2004 UPWP. A Joint Certification Statement between ODOT and the Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG) was signed. Preparation and finalization of the FY 2005 UPWP was completed. The FY 2005 Agreement was executed and authorization to expend federal funds effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 was granted by the FHWA. Public involvement activities were continued. Technical support was provided to Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Tulsa City-County Health Department to maintain compliance with Federal Clean Air Act provisions and new National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone and particulate matter. Continued support of Ozone Alert and MERIT programs. Conducted broad based pubic involvement activities in support of the planning process, air quality and transit programs. The INCOG area FY 2005 - 2007 TIP was prepared and approved. INCOG in cooperation with ODEQ and ODOT continued development of an “Early Action Compact” (EAC) for meeting the new 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard and Ozone control measures for mobile sources for the Tulsa Metropolitan Area. Work on updating the 2025 Mobility Plan is underway.

PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR FY2005:
Implementation of the FY 2005 UPWP: traffic counts collection; accident data analysis; truck and travel estimates; gathering material to support the Incident and Congestion (including incidents) Management Systems; complete the ITS study and initiate deployment; continue monitoring of O3 and CO emissions; complete modeling and development of the Early Action Compact (EAC) and selection of appropriate mobile source control measures, improve the private sector participation opportunities in the transportation planning process; continue the ride share and car pool assistance programs and providing technical support to the Oklahoma DEQ and Tulsa City-County Health Department; continue implementation of the Ozone Alert days and MERIT programs; a public information/education program on air quality will be maintained and supported especially the 8-hour ozone standards and the new NAAQS standards for particulate matter. The FY 2006 UPWP and TIP will be prepared in full compliance with the re-authorized TEA-21. Administration of the urbanized STP funds project selection process will be maintained. The FY 2005 Joint Certification Statement and the FY 2006 Agreement will be prepared and executed. Continue staff training, education and attendance at workshops and seminars.

Product Availability: This information was last updated on 10/31/2004.

	ESTIMATED TOTAL COST:		CONTINUING

	Programmed Amount for FY2004		$   30,000   (SPR)
					     -0-         (State)
					$  839,870  (PL)
					$  209,968  (Local)
                             
	Estimated cost for FY2004		$   25,000   (SPR)
					     -0-         (State)
					$  752,247  (PL)
					$  188,062  (Local)

	Programmed Amount for FY2005		$   26,000   (SPR)
					     -0-         (State)
					$  710,062  (PL)
					$  177,516  (Local)
			

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