Transportation

Question 1

What level does corridor transportation planning typically occur at?

Answer 1

Regional level

Question 2

Most corridor transportation planning is conducted by the…?

Answer 2

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

Question 3

The National Corridor Planning and Development Program is a grant program that is funded as part of…?

Answer 3

SAFETEA-LU

Question 4

What does SAFETEA-LU stand for? Who founded it and what year?

Answer 4

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users: which governs US Federal surface transportation spending through FY10, was signed into law by President George W. Bush in Montgomery, IL. Aug 10, 2005

Question 5

Programs provide funding for planning, project development, construction and operation of projects that serve border regions near Mexico and Canada and high priority corridors throughout the US. What program is this?

Answer 5

National Corridor Planning & Development Program & the Coordinated Border Infrastructure Program (CORBOR).

Question 6

The national Scenic Byways Program is a …?

Answer 6

US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Program developed in 1992

Question 7

The National Scenic Byways Program purpose

Answer 7

Purpose of the program is to designate and fund enhancements for scenic highways across the US. In order to receive Scenic Byway Designation, the roadway must have archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and/or scenic qualities.