HomeMy WebLinkAboutMDT (3) M Montana Department of Transportation Timothy W. Reardon, Director
2701 Prospect Avenue Brian Schweitzer, Governor
PO Box 201001
Helena MT 59620 -1001
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August 3, 2012 . i 4 a! 1 r 6 2012
TO: Mayors r4!',` OF LA,VREL
Board of County Commissions -- — - - -- -�
Transit Agencies
Metropolitan Planning Organizations
Congress passed and the President recently signed the Moving Ahead for Progress in the
21 Century Act (MAP -21). MAP -21 is a two -year transportation bill providing funding
for federal highway, transit, and safety programs through September 30, 2014. The bill
also consolidates programs, provides increased flexibility, and eliminates several
discretionary programs. MAP 21 information can be found at the following link:
http://www.mdt.mt.govimdtiannouncement-map21.shtml
Staff of the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is in the process of reviewing
the Act to determine program implications. When considering implementation of
program changes relevant to MAP 21, we would appreciate your input.
It would be helpful, but not mandatory, to receive your initial comments or questions by
August 24 through our MAP 21 web page listed above. The ability to provide input
through the website will continue beyond this date.
MDT intends to assemble the comments received and post to the web page. Answers will
be developed over time as we gain a better understanding of MAP 21 and as federal
guidance and rules develop.
We encourage your input and look forward to hearing from you.
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Rail Transit and Planning
Copy: Tim Reardon, Director, Montana Department'of Transportation
Harold Blattie, MACO
Alec Hanson, League of Cities & Towns
Urban Area Transportation Planners
Tribal Transportation Planners
MPO Transportation Planners
CTEP Coordinators
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