Ulster County TIP 2017-21 - Final Draft

Ulster County
Transportation Council
Draft
FFY 2017 2021
Transportation Improvement Program
DRAFT
For Federal Fiscal Years 2017 2021
Presented to the UCTC Policy Committee on June 29, 2016
Prepared By:
Ulster County Transportation Council
244 Fair Street
Kingston, NY 12402-1800

FFY 2017 2021 Transportation Improvement Program
For the Period October 1, 2016 September 30, 2021
This report was funded in part through grants from the Federal Highway Administration
and Federal Transit Administration, divisions of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the U. S.
Department of Transportation.
TIP Administrative Modifications and Amendments

Please note that the UCTC FFY 2017 2021 Transportation Improvement Program
undergoes routine revision through the Administrative Modification and Amendment
process as described on page 8 of this document. A compendium of TIP Administrative
Modifications and Amendments is prepared to provide an up-to-date list of these actions
and how they impact the program of projects listed herein. This TIP Amendment Log
therefore acts as an addendum to this publication and should be referenced
accordingly.
The UCTC TIP Amendment Log, along with the entire 2017 2021 TIP, can be found
online at http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/planning/tip.html.

Policy Committee Members
Michael Hein, County Executive
UCTC Chair
Steven Noble, Mayor
City of Kingston
James Quigley III, Supervisor

Town of Ulster
Greg Helsmoortel, Supervisor

Town of Saugerties
William E. Murphy, Mayor

Village of Saugerties
Joanne M. Mahoney, Chair

NYS Thruway Authority
Jeff Kaplan, Mayor

Village of Ellenville
Jeanne Walsh, Supervisor

Town of Rosendale
Michael E. Warren, Supervisor

Town of Marbletown
Jeremy Wilber, Supervisor

Town of Wawarsing
Paul Hansut, Supervisor

Town of Lloyd
Neil Bettez, Supervisor

Town of New Paltz
Joseph Croce, Supervisor

Town of Plattekill
Matthew J. Driscoll McDonald, Commissioner

NYS Department of Transportation
Dennis Doyle, Director
PO Box 1800
244 Fair Street, 3rd Floor
Kingston, New York 12402-1800
P: (845) 340-3340
F: (845) 340-3429
www.co.ulster.ny.us/planning/tran.html
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Adopting Resolution .................................................................................................................................................... vi
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Transportation Management Area ................................................................................................................... 3
Congestion Management Process ...................................................................................................................... 3
Transportation Improvement Program ......................................................................................................... 5
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program .................................................................................... 6
Federal Requirements ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Making Changes to the TIP ................................................................................................................................... 8
Developing the 2017 2021 TIP ....................................................................................................................... 9
UCTC 2017 2021 Financial Plan ...................................................................................................................11
Explanation of TIP Project Listing Tables ....................................................................................................17
TABLES AND FIGURES

Table 1: TIP Amendment and Modification Procedures ......................................................................... 8
Table 2: 2017 2021 UCTC Transportation Improvement Program Local FHWA
and FTA Program Summary ..............................................................................................................................14
Table 3: 2017 2021 UCTC Transportation Improvement Program State FHWA
Program Summary .................................................................................................................................................15
Table 4: Project Locations Reference Table (refer to Figure 2) .........................................................21
Figure 1: Mid-Hudson Valley Transportation Management Area (TMA) ........................................ 4
Figure 2: 2017 2021 Estimated Federal allocations and Planning Targets ..............................12
Figure 3: Full UCTC State and Local Bridge, Highway, Transit and Discretionary Prgm .......16
Figure 4: 2017 2021 State and Local Highway Project Locations ................................................22
UCTC TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT LISTINGS

Draft UCTC Highway Project Listings ...........................................................................................Highway 1
Draft New York State Bridge Authority Projects ......................................................................... Bridge 1
Draft New York State Thruway Authority Projects .............................................................. Thruway 1
Draft Multi-County Projects ..................................................................................................... Multi-County 1
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INTRODUCTION
The Ulster County Transportation Council (UCTC) serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO) for Ulster County, responsible for ensuring that federal transportation funds are
programmed through a locally-driven, comprehensive planning process. Federal statutes require
that urbanized areas with over 50,000 people be represented by an MPO. As an MPO, the UCTC
provides a forum for state and local officials to discuss transportation issues and, in turn, reach a
consensus on transportation planning and programming of various highway and transit priorities
throughout Ulster County. The UCTC has assumed this responsibility since 2003.
The UCTC is required to develop three core documents to guide the transportation planning and
programming process: a Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), a Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP), and a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). Federal requirements stipulate the
LRTP must address a minimum 20-year planning horizon and be updated no less than once every
five years. The most recent Ulster County Transportation Council LRTP Rethinking
Transportation: Plan 2040 was adopted September 29th, 2015. Projects identified on the TIP must
be consistent with the goals and strategies identified within the LRTP. The TIP serves as the five
year capital program for federally funded transportation projects and is required to be updated at
least once every 4 years.1 The UPWP summarizes the UCTC planning work program activities
performed by staff over the course of a State Fiscal Year (SFY). Typically, the UPWP is adopted each
year in March by the Policy Committee in advance of the April to March SFY.
Final UCTC policy and decision-making authority rests with its voting members at Policy Committee
meetings (see UCTC Membership, page 2). The Policy Committee is comprised of chief elected
officials from urbanized and non-urbanized areas throughout Ulster County, along with the New
York State Department of Transportation and the New York State Thruway Authority. The Ulster
County Executive serves as Chair of the Policy Committee. In addition to permanent voting
members, the UCTC voting structure includes alternating two-year voter membership. Less
urbanized municipalities are paired together based upon geographic location and municipal
population, and alternate every two years on June 4.
In addition to permanent and two-year alternating voter members, the UCTC Operating Procedures
identify seven (7) rural municipalities to collectively serve as one (1) rural voting member (also
known as the 7 as 1 rural voter arrangement). In accordance with UCTC Operating Procedures,
the Ulster County Association of Town Supervisors (UCATS) appoints one Supervisor to represent
the seven municipalities. Term limits for the 7 as 1 rural voting seat is determined by UCATS.
23 USC 134: Metropolitan transportation planning (j)(1)D(i). Effective April 10, 2016.
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DRAFT UCTC 2017 2021 TIP

The UCTC Policy Committee is supported by a
Technical Committee comprised of appointed
municipal and transportation agency staff
representing Ulster County municipalities and
transportation agency interests. The Technical
Committee monitors the operational aspects of
the UCTC planning program for consistency with
Federal, State, and local planning requirements,
reviews technical and policy-oriented projects
and programs, makes recommendations to the
Policy Committee for consideration, and
monitors the activities of staff.
The UCTC is supported by Non-Voting Advisory
Members to assist with the planning process and
help guide the Technical and Policy Committees
with decision-making and policy formulation.
The day-to-day activities of the UCTC are
supported by 2.5 Full Time Employees and
NYSDOT Region 8 office staff to ensure that the
overall planning program is executed in a timely
and efficient manner and in accordance with
Federal regulations. Ulster County is the host
agency for all UCTC-related staffing and planning
studies. Staff is housed within the Ulster County
Office Building within the Ulster County
Planning Department office. The UCTCs budget
is embedded within the Ulster County Planning
Departments budget and managed by the
Director of the Ulster County Planning
Department. Staff, equipment, supplies, rent,
consulting studies, and other expenses used to
support UCTC staffing operations are 95%
reimbursable to Ulster County. The New York
Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC)
provides limited staff support to the Mid-Hudson
Valley Transportation Management Area (TMA).
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UCTC MEMBERSHIP
PERMANENT VOTING MEMBERS
Ulster County Executive, Chair
City of Kingston Mayor
Town of Saugerties Supervisor
Town of Ulster Supervisor
NYS Thruway Authority Executive Director
NYSDOT Commissioner, Secretary
TWO-YEAR VOTING MEMBERS
(Alternate biennially)
Village of Saugerties Mayor*
Town of Hurley Supervisor
Town of Rosendale Supervisor*
Town of Esopus Supervisor
Town of Lloyd Supervisor*
Town of Marlborough Supervisor
Town of Plattekill Supervisor*
Town of Shawangunk Supervisor
Village of Ellenville Mayor*
Village of New Paltz Mayor
Town of New Paltz Supervisor*
Town of Wawarsing Supervisor
Town of Woodstock Supervisor*
Town of Kingston Supervisor*
*Current Voting Member to June 2017
7 AS 1 RURAL VOTING MEMBERSHIP
(Appointed by Ulster County Association of
Town Supervisors)
Town of Denning Supervisor
Town of Gardiner Supervisor*
Town of Hardenburgh Supervisor
Town of Marbletown Supervisor
Town of Olive Supervisor
Town of Rochester Supervisor
Town of Shandaken Supervisor
*Current Voting Representative
NON-VOTING ADVISORY MEMBERS
Federal Highway Administration
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Railroad Administration
NYS Bridge Authority
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AREA

The UCTC shares a portion of the Census-designated Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Urbanized Area with
two other MPOs: the Orange County Transportation Council (OCTC) and the PoughkeepsieDutchess County Transportation Council (PDCTC). The Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY-NJ Urbanized
Area emerged from Census 2010 as having an urbanized population of 423,566 people. Due to its
size, the FTA and the FHWA designated this area the Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Transportation
Management Area (TMA) (Figure 1). A TMA designation is required when the urbanized
population is greater than 200,000 people. The TMA area is locally known as the Mid-Hudson
Valley TMA.
As members of the TMA, the three MPOs participate in a collaborative planning partnership that
focuses on addressing regional congestion management issues and meeting federal requirements
for a TMA. Examples of this partnership include the completion of a single Congestion Management
Process (CMP), development of a single Air Quality Conformity Determination statement for the
PDCTC and OCTC, the distribution of competitive FTA Section 5307 funds, and the distribution of
non-competitive Federal STP Large Urban funds.
While the TMA is a conglomeration of three MPOs required to specifically address regional
congestion management strategies collectively, each MPO is still responsible for coordinating
transportation planning and programming activities within its respective county, including the
development of its own LRTP, TIP, and UPWP. CMP strategies are required by federal law to be
integrated with the LRTP and TIP planning and programming processes.
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROCESS

The UCTC, in conjunction with the Orange County Transportation Council (OCTC) and the
Poughkeepsie-Dutchess County Transportation Council (PDCTC), adopted a joint congestion
management process (CMP) effective October 1, 2005. The CMP identifies a four step process to
define and measure recurring congestion in the three counties. In accordance with the CMP, the
three MPOs completed a joint progress report in June 2006, which identified the locations of
moderate, heavy, and severe congestion in the region (Step Two); the results from this step have
assisted the MPOs direct transportation funding resources accordingly.
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Figure 1: Mid-Hudson Valley Transportation Management Area (TMA)
Figure 1: Mid-Hudson Valley Transportation Management Area (TMA)
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TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a capital program that assigns Federal funds to
highway, bridge, bikeway, pedestrian, transit, and demand management projects for
implementation over the next five years. Individual project listings identify the proposed schedule,
scope, and total costs along with federal, state, and local fund source assignments. The TIP also
includes information on air quality conformity when necessary. Both Federally and non-Federally
funded projects are shown in the TIP to provide a comprehensive view of transportation capital
and operating projects in the region. The TIP is developed in cooperation with State and local
officials, transit operators, and other affected transportation and regional planning and
implementing agencies. Projects identified within the FFY 2017 2021 TIP are consistent with the
goals identified within the Year 2040 LRTP, and listed below.
Planning Factors The planning factors under 23 USC 135 (d)(1)(A-J), as modified by FAST are as
follows:
(A) support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global
competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency;
(B) increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users;
(C) increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users;
(D) increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight;
(E) protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve the quality of
life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and State and local
planned growth and economic development patterns;
(F) enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between
modes, for people and freight;
(G) promote efficient system management and operation; and
(H) emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system.
The FAST Act added two new factors which have not yet been incorporated into rulemaking:
(I) improve the resiliency and reliability of the transportation system and reduce or mitigate
storm water impacts of surface transportation; and
(J) enhance travel and tourism.
The TIP is a prioritized list of proposed projects with estimated costs and anticipated resources. It
is an important product of the overall transportation planning process, since it is through the TIP
that the UCTC commits to the implementation of transportation improvements.
The TIP shows all Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) eligible projects to be implemented over the next five years in Ulster County. The section
referred to as Ulster County 2017 2021 Project Listings includes projects that are located
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entirely within the planning boundaries of the UCTC (all of Ulster County). The NYSDOT, NYS
Thruway Authority, and NYS Bridge Authority Listings include projects that are at least partially
located within Ulster County.
STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program or STIP is a list of all projects in New York
State for which Federal funding is proposed to be used that are scheduled to begin within a
designated time frame of four federal fiscal years. The STIP begins as a compilation of regional
Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) that are adopted every two years by the 14 MPOs
across NYS. When combined with non-metropolitan programs in rural areas, these individual
regional programs evolve into the STIP one comprehensive list of all highway and transit projects
that propose to use Federal funds for transportation improvements statewide. The TIP/STIP
update and amendment processes are organized in such a manner because Federal funds are
allocated to NYSDOT on a statewide basis rather than to individual communities, counties, regions
or MPOs. NYSDOT determines, based on need, how much Federal aid is allocated to each NYSDOT
Region, MPO, and rural area in NYS.
FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
Federal requirements govern the MPO TIP development, management, maintenance, public
involvement and amendment processes. For all MPAs, concurrent with the submittal of the entire
proposed TIP to the FHWA and the FTA as part of the STIP approval, the State and the MPO shall
certify at least every four years that the metropolitan transportation planning process is being
carried out in accordance with all applicable requirements including:
(1) 23 U.S.C. 134, 49 U.S.C. 5303, and this subpart;
(2) In nonattainment and maintenance areas, sections 174 and 176 (c) and (d) of the Clean Air
Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7504, 7506 (c) and (d)) and 40 CFR part 93 ;
(3) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1) and 49 CFR part 21 ;
(4) 49 U.S.C. 5332, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin,
sex, or age in employment or business opportunity;
(5) Section 1101(b) of the SAFETEA-LU (Pub. L. 109-59) and 49 CFR part 26 regarding the
involvement of disadvantaged business enterprises in USDOT funded projects;
(6) 23 CFR part 230, regarding the implementation of an equal employment opportunity
program on Federal and Federal-aid highway construction contracts;
(7) The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) and
49 CFR parts 27, 37, and 38 ;
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(8) The Older Americans Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101), prohibiting discrimination on the
basis of age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance;
(9) Section 324 of title 23 U.S.C. regarding the prohibition of discrimination based on gender;
and
(10) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and 49 CFR part 27 regarding
discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
These are the current requirements as set out in 23 CFR 450.334 and may be considered in addition
to those stipulated in the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act, the latest Federal
transportation authorization act signed into law on December 4, 2015.
Environmental Justice Requirements

No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under
any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. - Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964.
Executive Order 12898 of 1994 Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority
Populations and Low-Income Populations focused attention on Title VI by providing that "each
Federal agency shall make achieving environmental justice part of its mission by identifying and
addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental
effects of its programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income
populations." In support of Executive Order 12898, the United States Department of Transportation
(DOT) issued an Order on Environmental Justice (DOT Order 5610.2) in 1997, followed by a Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) Order on Environmental Justice (FHWA Order 6640.23) in 1998.
There are three fundamental Environmental Justice principles:
1. To avoid, minimize, or mitigate disproportionately high and adverse human health or
environmental effects, including social and economic effects, on minority and low-income
populations.
2. To ensure the full and fair participation by all potentially affected communities in the
transportation decision-making process.
3. To prevent the denial of, reduction in, or significant delay in the receipt of benefits by
minority and low-income populations.
The UCTC remains committed to supporting Federal Title VI/Environmental Justice requirements.
Examples of UCTC compliance include evaluation measures built into the TIP project evaluation and
selection process, and the development of mapping to illustrate the relationship between
transportation investments programmed and areas with concentrated low-income, minority, age
65 and older, and mobility disability populations.
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MAKING CHANGES TO THE TIP

Changes to the TIP will occur at least once every two years during the TIP update process and may
also be made periodically between TIP update cycles. Changes that are made to the TIP between
update cycles are classified as either Amendments or Administration Modifications. An
Amendment is generally considered to be a major change and consequently requires Policy
Committee approval. Changes requiring only UCTC staff approval are classified as an
Administrative Modification. The TIP amendment approval process is further defined in Table 1
on the following page to help clarify how and by whom changes are made.
Table 1: TIP Amendment and Modification Procedures
Type of Change
(1) Addition or Removal of Projects and Phases
(a) Addition or removal of any project
(b) Addition or removal of a projects phase less
than or equal to $0.500M
(c) Addition or removal of a projects phase over
$0.500M
(d) Combining two or more existing projects or
phases
(e) Other
(2) Scope and Cost Change
(a) Less than or equal to 25% of phase or less than
$500k
(b) Over 25% of phase ($500k or more)
(c) Scope change necessitating a recalculation of
system-level air quality conformity of non-exempt
project
(d) Other significant scope changes
(e) Other minor scope changes
(3) Fund Source Change
(a) Change between any federal fund sources
(b) Change from federal to non-federal fund
sources
(c) Change from non-federal to federal fund
sources
(d) Any other fund source change
(4) Schedule Change
(a) All affected project phases are contained
within the first four years of the TIP before and
2
after the schedule change
(b) Any other schedule change
Responsibility
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This includes funds programmed in a previously approved TIP that were incorporated into a new Annual Element
because they were not obligated by September 30 of that previous fiscal year (i.e., a Rollover Clause as described
in NYSDOT TIP/STIP Guidance).
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DEVELOPING THE 2017 2021 TIP

The TIP development process began in September 2016 when NYSDOT released TIP/STIP Policy
Guidance and Instructions to New York State MPOs. This guidance outlined the steps to achieving a
fiscally-constrained Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The TIPs from the 14
statewide MPOs combined with non-metropolitan programs in rural areas together comprise
the STIP.
Understanding the Forward Four Approach

The 2017 2021 TIP Update continues to reflect the States Forward Four guiding principles:
Preservation First
System Not Projects
Maximize Return on Investments
Make it Sustainable
The Forward Four approach is illustrative of

NYSDOTs overall asset management strategy to guide
investments in statewide infrastructure more
efficiently under an environment of limited Federal
and State resources for transportation projects.
A Preservation First strategy focuses on preventive, corrective and demand work using
Asset Management principles and data driven decision making to ensure that the States
transportation system can continue to support future commerce, personal travel demands and
to address emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
System Not Projects refers to the emphasis on the need to prioritize the regional and
statewide transportation network as opposed to individual, local projects. Ensuring that
transportation facilities on critical links remain safe, functional and provide uninterrupted
connectivity to the motoring public will be a high priority. To do this, projects will need to be
prioritized in a manner that treats them as key components or critical links in a larger
transportation system.
Maximize Return on Investments emphasizes the need to use transportation funds
efficiently in an environment where the needs of the transportation system greatly outweigh
available sources of funding. Insufficient investments have resulted in declining system
conditions and a growing backlog of needs in order to bring our system to a state of good repair.
Therefore, an approach will need to be developed that allows us to make good decisions and
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spend transportation funds in a manner that not only preserves the most important assets but
that best meets the needs of those who rely on the transportation system.
Finally, Make it Sustainable considers the relative and cumulative value of transportation
assets as they benefit the public, economy and environment. A sustainable transportation
system is one that emphasizes resilience, efficiency, social accountability, and good stewardship
of the natural environment. This strategy will allow the development of a program that
maximizes the return on investment, extends the life of assets, and provides customers with a
safe, reliable, balanced and environmentally sound transportation system.
These principles have been emphasized to UCTC members throughout the TIP update process
and remain important components of the overall strategy to manage transportation assets in
Ulster County.
Local Program Update Process

In addition to TIP/STIP Policy Guidance and Instructions, NYSDOT Region 8 staff provided UCTC
with estimated Federal aid allocations for the period 2017 2021. A UCTC TIP Subcommittee
was convened in October 2015 and tasked with the process of reviewing the existing 2014
2018 UCTC local capital program against estimated allocations. Federal allocations to the UCTC
metropolitan planning area were found to be insufficient to meet the financial needs of the
existing program. Adjustments were therefore required by way of voluntary postponement or
withdrawal of local projects. Local project sponsors were asked to provide updated costs and
schedules for project phases where available. In addition and in accordance with NYSDOT
Guidance, UCTC staff applied inflation factors to all project phases that were likely to be carriedover into the 2017 TIP. This information was then summarized and reported back to the TIP
Subcommittee for review.
At the first meeting of the TIP Subcommittee held on October 27, 2015, several large projects
were voluntarily identified by local sponsors for postponement, which allowed the UCTC to
maintain fiscal constraint while providing sufficient funding for remaining projects already
programmed. In addition, two new block grant projects for road paving and bridge repair
would be added with any remaining federal aid. These funds will then be made available to
local sponsors on a discretionary, competitive or formula basis.
Once the fiscally-constrained local program was developed it was submitted to NYSDOT staff for
inclusion with the entire program for Ulster County (including state highway, bridge and trail
projects, NYS Thruway Authority projects, NYS Bridge Authority projects, and any Multi-County
projects).
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A new program of projects for transit providers in the UCTC metropolitan planning area was also
conducted simultaneously. Local transit operators assemble their program of projects through
their annual budget and financial planning process; their staff works closely with UCTC to ensure
that the new or existing TIP/STIP documents are aligned or modified to reflect their budget and
financial plans and available federal funds. The UCTC TIP/STIP Amendment and Administrative
Modification process is then used to maintain fiscal constraint as needed.
The entire 2017 program is subject to the following review schedule:
May 20, 2016 Technical Committee Review

June 1, 2016 Public Notification Issued/15-Day Public Review and Comment Period Opens
June 9, 2016 Public Meeting 7:00 PM Ulster County Government Building
June 15, 2016 Public Review Period closes at 5:00 PM
o All public comments received will be summarized and presented to the UCTC Policy
Committee for review prior to consideration
June 29, 2016 Policy Committee Meeting; Resolution Requires Approval
UCTC 2017 2021 FINANCIAL PLAN

Each MPO is required to include a Financial Plan that demonstrates how the TIP can be
implemented. It should indicate resources from public and private sources that are reasonably
expected to be available to carry out the program and identify innovative financing techniques to
finance projects, programs, and strategies and be consistent with revenue forecasts outlined in the
MPOs Long Range Transportation Plan.3
Fiscal Constraint
The rules and regulations that implement Federal transportation policy and regulation require that
the TIP and STIP be fiscally constrained by Federal Fiscal Year (FFY). Fiscal constraint as defined by
the FHWA as a demonstration of sufficient funds (Federal, State, local, and private) to implement
proposed transportation system improvements, as well as to operate and maintain the entire
system, through the comparison of revenues and costs.4 Fiscal constraint means that the funds
programmed on the TIP are not more than the resources or funds reasonably expected to be
available. Those funds are summarized in Table 2 below and total approximately $61.3 million in
FHWA funds. This total is an assumed amount; actual final amount of available funds is contingent
23 CFR 450.324
FHWA Office of Planning, Environment and Realty. Fiscal Constraint Definitions.

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/fcdef62805.cfm
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upon a variety of factors including estimated Federal apportionments to NYSDOT regions as well as
the timing and completion of ongoing transportation projects occurring statewide.
Figure 2: 2017 2021 Estimated Federal Allocations and Planning Targets by Major
Category (millions of dollars)
UCTC receives no allocation of federal or state funds except for STP/LGURB. All non-allocated
totals shown are based upon the percentages of NYSDOT Region 8s capital program that are
calculated on a Fairness Sheet which attempts to create targets for the various funding sources
based upon their purpose and need. These amounts are merely guides and may change based upon
Regional priorities which transcend individual MPOs as non-allocated funds flow to the Region not
to the individual MPOs. NHPP funds are utilized only by NYSDOT. The Year 2040 Long Range
Transportation Plan held FHWA and FTA revenues flat for the period 2015-2020, which is
consistent with the financial program illustrated herein.
A full explanation of federal fund sources can be found on page 19.
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Local Federal Highway Administration Program
Table 2: 2017 2021 UCTC Transportation Improvement Program Local FHWA and FTA Program
Summary provides a full summary of the Draft 2017 2021 local program for FHWA and FTA
funded projects in the Ulster County Metropolitan Planning Area. Regional totals must be fiscally
constrained by year and fund type for the STIP period (the STIP period is the first four years of the
TIP). While some fiscal targets for specific funding categories are listed as slightly over their
targeted, net available amount, the first four years of the TIP are within 4% or $0.786 million of
the total 4 year target across all Federal aid funding categories, which is considered to be within an
acceptable range by NYSDOT. When all Federal aid funding categories are considered, the deficit
between targeted funds ($34.965m) and expenditures ($35.751) drops from 4% in Year 4 to only
1.4%. The FHWA and NYSDOT consider TIP years beyond the first four as only informational.
MPOs do not have five years to balance programming versus planning target by fund type.
Local Federal Transit Administration Program

FTA-funded projects for include the entire program of the two public transit operators in Ulster
County Kingston Citibus and Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) as well as additional funds for
Ulster County Commuter Services programed to Adirondack Trailways. Expenditures include
capital improvements (bus and equipment purchases, for example), preventive maintenance of the
fleet, and operating expenses. In the 2017 2021 TIP, Federal funds shown for transit projects are
derived primarily from the Urbanized Area Formula Funding program (49 U.S.C. 5307 described
further in the section below) with additional funds provided through the 5310 and 5339
programs. State shares are derived from general NYS transit funds and local shares are derived
from a mix of local funds and matching Statewide Mass Transportation Operating Assistance
(STOA) funds.
State FHWA Program

A summary of State highway projects is shown in Table 3. Program funding categories explained on
page 23 below. Major projects for Ulster County included in the 2017 2021 NYSDOT highway and
bridge program include:
I-587/Albany Ave. and Broadway Intersection Project, City of Kingston

Route 209/Fantine Kill Bridge Replacement, Town of Wawarsing
Route 209 Sidewalk Improvements, Hamlet of Kerhonkson
Reimbursement to the Town of Rosendale for Park and Ride Operation
Hudson Valley Rail Trail, South Street to South Pull Corners Road
In addition, NYS Thruway Authority has one project on the 2017-2021 program:
Route 32/I87 Bridge Replacement, Town of Plattekill
2016
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Table 2: 2017 2021 UCTC Transportation Improvement Program Local FHWA and FTA Program Summary
STIP (Years 1-4)
FFY 2017
Net
6
Rollover
Programmed
5
Available
STP FLEX
STP LG
URBAN
STP-OFF
Local
Program
Total
Year 5
FFY 2018
FFY 2019
Net
Available
Programmed
Net
Available
1.173
1.760
FFY 2020
Net
Programmed
Available
Local FHWA Program
3.895
1.760
1.760
1.624
2.564
1.760
.300
4.448
1.300
.300
.300
.720
.300
.720
.608
.720
.594
2.780
6.072
4.164
2.780
1.781
2.780
4.489
Programmed
FFY 2021
Net
Programmed
Available
Total STIP Years

Net
Programmed
Available
Total 5 Year
Net
Programmed
Available
.675
1.760
.854
7.040
8.308
8.800
9.162
.300
.034
.300
.086
1.200
1.335
1.500
1.421
.720
1.122
.720
.977
2.880
2.624
3.600
3.600
2.780
1.831
2.780
1.917
11.480
12.266
13.900
14.183
(0.786) (-4%)
(0.283) (-1%)
Discretionary and Other Competitive FHWA Funds

TAP SM
URBAN
STP SM
URBAN
STP
ENHANCE
Other FHWA
Total
1.388
1.388
1.138
1.138
1.138
1.138
.174-
.174
.174
.174
.174
.174
2.001
2.001
2.001
2.001
2.001
3.389
.174
.174
3.313
3.313
3.313
3.313
4.646
.129
.090
4.865
4.816
.129
.090
5.035
4.816
.129
.090
5.035
2.001
3.389
FTA 5307
FTA 5310
FTA 5339
7
FTA Total
4.646
.129
.090
4.865
4.908
.129
.090
5.127
FTA Program
4.908
4.926
.129
.129
.090
.090
5.127
5.145
4.926
.129
.090
5.145
4.470
.129
.090
4.689
4.470
.129
.090
4.689
19.296
.516
.360
20.172
19.296
.516
.360
20.172
23.766
0.645
0.450
24.861
23.766
.516
.450
24.861
Total Program
Total Federal
Funds
Non-Federal
Match (20%)
Total STIP
Including
Match
11.034
6.072
12.418
7.989
6.990
7.907
9.616
7.925
6.976
7.469
6.606
34.965
35.751
42.074
42.357
2.207
1.214
2.484
1.598
1.398
1.581
1.923
1.585
1.395
1.494
1.321
6.993
7.150
8.415
8.471
13.241
7.286
14.902
9.587
8.388
9.488
11.539
9.51
8.371
8.963
7.927
41.958
42.901
50.489
50.828
(0.943)
(-1%)
5
Net Available = 5 Year Targeted Amount 5.

Rollover refers to unobligated project phases from the previous STIP period that transfer to the new STIP period without counting against the MPOs target for
fiscal constraint. Programmed $ = Planning Target + Rollover.
7
It is assumed that local operators will program all available FTA funds during STIP and TIP years, hence equivalency between Net and Programmed columns.
6
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(0.339)
(-0.4%)

Table 3: 2017 2021 UCTC Transportation Improvement Program State FHWA Program Summary
STP FLEX
NHPP
HSIP
Thruway
Total
Federal
Funds
State
Dedicated
Funds
Total STIP
Including
Match
STIP (Years 1-4)

FFY 2017
Net
Programmed
Available
.052
.934
FFY 2018
Net
Available
Programmed
FFY 2019
Net
Available
Programmed
FFY 2020
Net
Available
Programmed
Year 5
FFY 2021
Net
Available
Programmed
Total STIP Years

Net
Programmed
Available
.208
6.759
2.475
2.013
Total 5 Year
Net
Programmed
Available
.260
6.759
2.475
2.013
.052
2.475
2.475
.052
3.350
.052
.052
2.999
4.992
3.402
.052
.052
11.445
11.507
0.983
0.563
0.850
0.013
0.013
2.409
2.422
3.982
5.555
4.252
.065
.065
13.864
13.929
2.013
Figure 3 on page 16 provides an illustration of the full bridge, highway, transit and discretionary program. Yellow pie slices illustrate
FHWA funds that will be utilized primarily on locally-sponsored bridge and highway projects ($20.515m or 26%). Green pie slices
illustrate federal dollars to be used for state-sponsored projects, including a Thruway bridge overpass project in the Town of Plattekill
and the NYSDOT reconstruction of the intersection of I-587 and Albany Avenue in Kingston ($11.247m or 14%). The orange pie slices
illustrate discretionary Federal awards applied for by local sponsors during the previous TIP years and scheduled for completion post2017 ($3.563m or 5%). Blue pie slices illustrate all Federal Transit Administration funds programmed for operations in Ulster County by
designated recipients ($24.861m or 32%). Finally, red pie slices primarily illustrate the required matching funds for all Federal aid
awards ($18.327m or 24%). The total cost of the UCTC state and local bridge, highway, transit and discretionary program, including all
required matching funds as well as additional roll-over phases that do not count against FHWA targets, equals $78.541 million.
2016
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Figure 3: Full UCTC State and Local Bridge, Highway, Transit and Discretionary Program (millions of dollars)
Explanation of federal fund categories provided

on pages 20 and 21
2016
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EXPLANATION OF TIP PROJECT LISTING TABLES

The UCTC 2017 2021 TIP is separated into four main sections in the following order:
Highway Project Listings: A listing of State and local bridge, highway, trail and transit
projects in Ulster County
New York State Bridge Authority Projects: NYSBA projects in Ulster County
New York State Thruway Authority Projects: NYSTA projects in Ulster County
Multi-County Projects: Other NYSDOT projects spanning multiple counties, including
Ulster County
Project listings are provided in a standardized tabular format that includes the following
information:
2016
PIN: a Project Identification Number (PIN) that NYSDOT uses to track projects;
Project Description: a narrative description used to define the nature and location of the
project;
Agency: the lead agency in charge of carrying out the project;
Worktype: includes the following:
o BRIDGE Construction, reconstruction, recondition, bridge preventive maintenance,
painting, inspections, or any bridge or viaduct work related to include its
approaches;
o CONST Construction of a new highway on a new alignment or added lanes on an
existing roadway to include initial construction of an expressway or an arterial;
o INTER Projects where the primary objective is to provide operational
improvements at specific intersections;
o MISC Miscellaneous projects such as landscaping, noise barriers, soil boring,
demonstrations (such as an Air Quality Demo), freight, and fund transfers;
o MOBIL Traffic operations (channelization/signals, and other strategies),
Transportation System Management (TSM) incident management, bike/pedestrian
ways and related mobility projects;
o RECON Major reconstruction of existing highways including sub-base and
pavement;
o R&P Recondition and Preservation, Rehabilitation, Preventive Maintenance,
Resurfacing of highways;
o SAFETY Median barrier/guide rails, hazard elimination, drainage, striping, signing,
traffic signals, and lighting to improve highway safety conditions;
o STUDY Study of transportation alternatives with a specific corridor or route or a
transportation problem;
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TRAFFIC Projects designed to improve the capacity and efficiency of the traffic
network, such as signalization or turning lanes; and
o TRANSIT Projects that add service or capacity to the transit network (including
ferries) or projects that are capital or operating related.
Total Federal Project Cost: the total amount of federal funds budgeted for the project in its
entirety, excluding state and local funds;
Federal Funds Programmed on TIP: the planned amount of funding programmed for
obligation on the TIP that year;
Source: the federal program from which funding was derived;
Obligation Date: the date after which federal funds may be obligated;
Project Phase: (see explanations below).
o
Project Phases
For the purposes of Federal-aid authorization and funding, the development of a project is broken
into stages or phases. Phases of TIP projects are categorized in the following manner:
2016
Design Phase(s) (includes scoping, Preliminary Design (PRELDES) and Detailed Design
(DETLDES)): NYSDOT divides the project development process into the Project Initiation
Stage, Project Scoping Stage, Design Stage, and Construction Stage. The Design Stage is
broken into six design phases, the first four of which occur before design approval and are
also known as Preliminary Design Stage. The last two design phases are also known as the
Final/Detailed Design Stage. Scoping is among the very first stage in a projects
development and includes meetings with project developers and designers, local
government representatives, and other involved parties; decisions are made regarding
specific elements that will be included in the project and the range of design alternatives
that will be investigated.
Right of Way (ROWINCD or ROWACQU): phases refer to land and/or property rights
required by the State or local government for inclusion in a transportation project. It
consists of both property already part of an existing transportation facility as well as
property outside of the existing facility that is required for the project. A right-of-way
acquisition (ROWACQU) is the purchase or acquisition by applicable eminent domain or
condemnation proceedings of a specific parcel of property required for the project. Federal
aid eligibility of right of way acquisition requires compliance with the applicable
requirements of the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act, and its associated rules (See 49CFR24).
Construction (CONST): refers to the supervising, inspecting, or actual building of a bridge,
highway, trail, or similar facility.
Construction Inspection (CONINSP): refers to the supervision and inspection of
construction activities to ensure the Contractor conforms to the provisions of the contract
documents.
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Miscellaneous/Other (MISC): This phase is usually associated with public transportation

projects. It involves the purchase and acquisition of vehicles and associated preventive
maintenance, though in some cases, such as for station, parking, and maintenance/storage
facilities, the construction of fixed or permanent facilities is undertaken. This phase type
also includes funding for agency staff and/or contractors to perform work that supports the
transportation system (e.g., bridge inspection, traffic center operations, etc.).
Explanation of State and Federal Funding Categories

The following State and Federal funding categories can be found in the local and State UCTC
Highway Project Listings:
2016
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ): program to support
surface transportation projects and other related efforts that contribute air quality
improvements and provide congestion relief;
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP/HSIP RAIL): core federal transportation
program initiated under SAFETEA-LU and substantially increased under MAP-21 the
purpose of which is to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries
on all public roads through the implementation of infrastructure-related highway safety
improvements (includes a category for rail road projects);
Interstate Maintenance (IM): A formula based program that promotes maintenance of the
Interstate System through approval of projects for resurfacing, restoration and
rehabilitation, and through preventive maintenance activities for routes on the Interstate
System;
Recreational Trails (REC TRAILS): a setaside from the former Transportation Alternatives
Program (TAP), REC TRAILS provides funds to States to develop and maintain recreational
trails and trail-related facilities for both non-motorized and motorized recreational trail
uses;
Safe Routes to School (SAFE RT SCH): funds provided through NYSs federal allocations of
Transportation Enhancement funds under SAFETEA-LU; intended for pedestrian and bike
safety projects that will encourage walking to school among children;
State Dedicated Fund (SDF): provides funds for capital projects in New York State; derived
from sources such as the gasoline tax, user and licensing fees, and tolls;
Surface Transportation Program (STP): Broad range of transportation uses including
highway, mass transit and other projects; categories include STP FLEX, STP SMALL URBAN,
STP LARGE URBAN, STP ENHANCE, and STP-OFF SYSTEM;
Thruway Authority (TWY): funds from the NYS Thruway Authority that are identified for
use on NYS Thruway projects;
National Highway Performance Program (NHPP): provides support for the condition and
performance of the National Highway System (NHS), for the construction of new facilities
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on the NHS, and to ensure that investments of Federal-aid funds in highway construction
are directed to support progress toward the achievement of performance targets
established in a State's asset management plan for the NHS; and
Transit Funding Categories
Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program Section 5307 (FTA 5307): This program (49
U.S.C. 5307) makes Federal resources available to urbanized areas and to Governors for
transit capital and operating assistance in urbanized areas and for transportation related
planning. An urbanized area is an incorporated area with a population of 50,000 or more
that is designated as such by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census.
Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and People with Disabilities Section 5310 (FTA 5310): This
program (49 U.S.C. 5310) provides formula funding to states for the purpose of assisting
private nonprofit groups in meeting the transportation needs of older adults and people
with disabilities when the transportation service provided is unavailable, insufficient, or
inappropriate to meeting these needs.
Bus and Bus Facilities Program Section 5339 (FTA 5339): The Grants for Buses and Bus
Facilities program (49 U.S.C. 5339) makes federal resources available to states and direct
recipients to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses and related equipment and to
construct bus-related facilities including technological changes or innovations to modify
low or no emission vehicles or facilities.
2016
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Table 4: Project Locations Reference Table (refer to Figure 2)
Map
Reference
PIN
Project Name
Municipality
805111 County Route 7&8-Route299 Roadway Repaving
T/New Paltz & Gardiner
846059 Lease of T/Rosendale Park & Ride Lot on Route 32
T/Rosendale
875781 Tillson Ave: From Route 92 to Route 44/55
T/Lloyd
875990 South Putts Corners Repaving
T/New Paltz
875992 Western Ave/Plattekill Road Repaving
T/Marlborough
875993 Leggs Mill Road/Seremma Court Intersection Improvements T/Ulster
876027 Abeel Street: Stage 1
881126 I587@ Albany Ave & Broadway Intersection Reconstruction C/Kingston
893271 RR Crossing Improvements Boices Lane T/Ulster
T/Ulster
10
817747 Route 209 Sidewalk Improvement
T/Wawarsing
C/Kingston
11
875804 Kingston Rail Trail: Preserve, Improve O&W RR
C/Kingston & T/Hurley
12
875925 D&H Canal/O&W RR Trail
T/Wawarsing
13
875995 Walkill Hamlet Sidewalks
T/Shawangunk
14
876109 C/Kingston School District Pedestrian Improvements
C/Kingston
15
876121 Hudson Valley Rail Trail: New Paltz Rd to South St
T/Lloyd
16
876122 Village of New Paltz Sidewalk Improvements
V/New Paltz
17
878049 Bike/Ped Improvements Along Broadway
C/Kingston
18
881303 Hudson Valley Rail Trail: South St to S. Putt Corners
T/New Paltz
19
817749 SR 209/Fantine Kill Bridge Replacement BIN1095450
V/Ellenville
20
875713 Route 213 Extension (CR4) Tongore Bridge Replacement
T/Olive
21
875771 Cape Ave/Beerkill Bridge Rehab BIN 3347440
V/Ellenville
22
875879 Denning Road/East Branch of Neversink River Bridge
T/Denning
23
875927 Clinton Ave/North Gully Bridge Rehab. BIN 2262980
V/Ellenville
2016
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Figure 4: 2017 2021 State and Local Highway Project Locations
2016
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UCTC Draft 2017 2021 Highway Project Listings
Highway 1
Highway 2
Highway 3
Highway 4
Highway 5
Highway 6
Highway 7
Highway 8
Highway 9
Highway 10
Highway 11
Highway 12
Highway 13
Highway 14
New York State Bridge Authority Draft 2017 2021 Project Listing
NYS Bridge 1
NYS Bridge 2
NYS Bridge 3
NYS Bridge 4
NYS Bridge 5
NYS Bridge 6
New York State Thruway Authority Draft 2017 2021 Project Listings
Thruway 1
Thruway 2
Thruway 3
Thruway 4
Thruway 5
Thruway 6
UCTC Draft 2017 2021 Draft Multi-County Project Listings
Multi County 1
Multi County 2
Multi County 3
Multi County 4
Multi County 5
Multi County 6
Multi County 7
Multi County 8
Multi County 9
Multi County 10
Multi County 11
Multi County 12
Multi County 13
Multi County 14
Multi County 15
Multi County 16
Multi County 17
Multi County 18
Multi County 19
Multi County 20
Multi County 21
Multi County 22
Multi County 23
Multi County 24
Multi County 25
Multi County 26
Multi County 27
Multi County 28
Multi County 29
Multi County 30
Multi County 31
Multi County 32
Multi County 33
Multi County 34
Multi County 35
Multi County 36
Multi County 37
Multi County 38
Multi County 39
Multi County 40
TIP Administrative Modifications and Amendments

Please note that the UCTC FFY 2017 2021 Transportation Improvement Program
undergoes routine revision through the Administrative Modification and Amendment
process as described on page 8 of this document. A compendium of TIP Administrative
Modifications and Amendments is prepared to provide an up-to-date list of these actions
and how they impact the program of projects listed herein. This TIP Amendment Log
therefore acts as an addendum to this publication and should be referenced
accordingly.
The UCTC TIP Amendment Log, along with the entire 2017 2021 TIP, can be found
online at http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/planning/tip.html.

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TIP Administrative Modifications and Amendments

Ulster County Transportation Council

James Quigley III, Supervisor

Greg Helsmoortel, Supervisor

William E. Murphy, Mayor

Joanne M. Mahoney, Chair

Jeff Kaplan, Mayor

Jeanne Walsh, Supervisor

Michael E. Warren, Supervisor

Jeremy Wilber, Supervisor

Paul Hansut, Supervisor

Neil Bettez, Supervisor

Joseph Croce, Supervisor

Matthew J. Driscoll McDonald, Commissioner

UCTC 2017 2021 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

TABLES AND FIGURES

UCTC TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT LISTINGS

UCTC 2017 2021 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

DRAFT UCTC 2017 2021 TIP

DRAFT UCTC 2017 2021 TIP

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AREA

CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROCESS

DRAFT UCTC 2017 2021 TIP

DRAFT UCTC 2017 2021 TIP

TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

DRAFT UCTC 2017 2021 TIP

STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

DRAFT UCTC 2017 2021 TIP

Environmental Justice Requirements

DRAFT UCTC 2017 2021 TIP

MAKING CHANGES TO THE TIP

Table 1: TIP Amendment and Modification Procedures

DRAFT UCTC 2017 2021 TIP

DEVELOPING THE 2017 2021 TIP

Understanding the Forward Four Approach

The Forward Four approach is illustrative of

DRAFT UCTC 2017 2021 TIP

Local Program Update Process

DRAFT UCTC 2017 2021 TIP

May 20, 2016 Technical Committee Review

UCTC 2017 2021 FINANCIAL PLAN

FHWA Office of Planning, Environment and Realty. Fiscal Constraint Definitions.

DRAFT UCTC 2017 2021 TIP

DRAFT UCTC 2017 2021 TIP

Local Federal Transit Administration Program

State FHWA Program

I-587/Albany Ave. and Broadway Intersection Project, City of Kingston

DRAFT UCTC 2017 2021 TIP

Total STIP Years

Discretionary and Other Competitive FHWA Funds

Net Available = 5 Year Targeted Amount 5.

DRAFT UCTC 2017 2021 TIP

STIP (Years 1-4)

Total STIP Years

DRAFT UCTC 2017 2021 TIP

Explanation of federal fund categories provided

DRAFT UCTC 2017 2021 TIP