SAFETEA-LU
On August 10, 2005, President George W. Bush signed into law the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). A number of SAFETEA-LU provisions are aimed at improving efficiency in highway program and project delivery. From better planning and coordination to improved materials, contracting and construction, these provisions will support efforts to more efficiently advance a safer and more effective highway program, and strengthen stewardship and oversight.
SAFETEA-LU addresses the many challenges facing our transportation system today such as improving safety, reducing traffic congestion, improving efficiency in freight movement, increasing intermodal connectivity, and protecting the environment as well as laying the groundwork for addressing future challenges. SAFETEA-LU promotes more efficient and effective Federal surface transportation programs by focusing on transportation issues of national significance, while giving State and local transportation decision makers more flexibility for solving transportation problems in their communities.
A number of SAFETEA-LU provisions are aimed at improving efficiency in highway program and project delivery. From better planning and coordination to improved materials, contracting and construction, these provisions will support efforts to more efficiently advance a safer and more effective highway program, and strengthen stewardship and oversight.
LAWS AND REGULATIONS
| Subject/Title |
Resource URL |
| Planning |
| Statewide Transportation Planning; Metropolitan Transportation Planning; Final Rule (February 14, 2007) |
Final Rule |
| Section 4(f) |
| Final Rule on Section 4(f) |
Final Rule |
| NEPA Assignment |
| Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program (February 12, 2007) |
Final Rule |
GUIDANCE
| Subject/Title |
Resource URL |
| Bridges and Structures |
| Use of Debris from Demolished Bridges and Overpasses (March 7, 2006) |
Memorandum |
| Environmental Review |
| Interagency Guidance: Transportation Funding for Federal Agency Coordination Associated with Environmental Streamlining Activities |
Guidance |
| Environment and Planning Linkage Processes Legal Guidance (February 22, 2005) |
Memorandum |
| Issuance Major Project Guidance (January 19, 2007) |
Memorandum |
| SAFETEA-LU Environmental Review Process (Public Law 109-59) (November 15, 2006) |
Final Guidance |
| Categorical Exclusion |
| FHWA Monitoring Reviews of SAFETEA-LU Section 6004 Categorical Exclusion Assignments |
Guidance |
| Section 4(f) |
| Guidance for applying the 4(f) exemption for the Interstate Highway System |
Guidance |
| Section 4(f) Policy Paper |
Guidance |
RESOURCES
| Subject/Title |
Resource URL |
| FHWA SAFETEA-LU Website | Web Page |
| Environmental Review |
| Frequently Asked Questions on the Environmental Review Process |
FAQ |
| Examples of SAFETEA-LU Environmental Review Process Implementation |
Examples |
