Economic Stimulus

Capitalize on Transportation Economic
Stimulus Package

Are you prepared to capitalize on the transportation opportunities included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009? According to the legislation, all states will get their normal apportionment of federal funds. However, there are provisions where these funds will be withdrawn if certain time restrictions are not met. Did you know that some states are preparing to spend your federal funds?

We all know each state has tremendous transportation needs and funding has not kept up with the demand. Some states have put themselves in a leveraged position to fully capitalize on the increased funding. As you know, AASHTO conducted a national survey of states to determine how many projects could be advanced using the criteria of construction ready or "shovels in the ground" in 180 days.

Did you know that 16 states individually identified projects in excess of $1 Billion? In most cases, their needs are not greater, nor have they prepared better. Fact is, they have implemented accelerated project delivery techniques that allow them to meet Washington’s criteria of having "shovels in the ground" within 180 days.

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> Click Here to visit FHWA for more information

American Consulting Professionals, LLC has extensive experience in these accelerated project delivery techniques. These are proven techniques approved by FHWA and used successfully nationwide. We are prepared to assist you in developing a program where you can capitalize on this tremendous opportunity. Ken Leuderalbert helped develop the Florida Department of Transportation’s Innovative Contracting Program, which includes Design Build and Construction Management at Risk. Ryan Forrestel and Brian Mirson are experts in the application of these techniques.

Our team can assist in:

program, policy and procedure development,
identification and development of candidate projects,
procurement, delivery and monitoring process
Project Management Services

Now is the time to take action! Don’t let others take your states fair share of federal funds!

Call: Brian Mirson, PE, AICP (561) 253-9550

Smart Economic Stimulus Decisions Require
NEPA Compliance

NEPA is the federal government’s guarantee that the pros and cons of, and alternative approaches to, its investments and actions will be thoughtfully considered and informed by the best available scientific and factual information. It also ensures that your constituents will be able to understand and get orderly input into stimulus decisions.

Projects eligible for funding under the stimulus should have all necessary state and federal environmental reviews in hand, including NEPA and other environmental and historical resource reviews, before commencing. Among State and local government-provided projects that could be funded under the package are many “shovel ready” proposals that have already completed environmental reviews. For example, Tennessee’s Department of Transportation notes that its entire list of $1.7 billion in stimulus projects includes only projects that have completed all needed environmental studies and obtained necessary permits. Similarly, Georgia submitted a list of $3 billion worth of projects that have passed environmental review and received all necessary permits. California has billions of dollars worth of sustainable projects that have completed environmental review - projects to restore delta levees, invest in a clean energy future, improve stormwater management, expand transit and more.

American/Avalon provides high quality specialized services for private, state, and federal entities faced with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance issues.

> Click Here to view the Environmental Class of Action Determination document.