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 LAPG Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview

  1. Which of the following is the Federally-mandated planning agency that is responsible for preparing the Federal Transportation Improvement Program?
    2. Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA)

    County Planning Commission (CPC)

    Metropoliton Planning Commission (MPO)

    Division of Transportation Planning (DOTP)

  2. Which of the following is the State planning agency that is responsible for allocating federal and local funds to projects?
    3. Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA)

    County Planning Commission (CPC)

    Metropoliton Planning Commission (MPO)

    Division of Transportation Planning (DOTP)

  3. Match the acronyms in the pull-down menus to the left with the descriptions to the right:
    4. The RTPAs' share of the STIP
    A four-year statewide program containing all federally funded projects
    A four-year priority list of federally funded projects, prepared by MPOs
    A five-year capital improvement program with projects on and off the State Highway System (SHS)


  4. The pull-down menus to the left contain a list of various State program acronyms. Match these programs with the descriptions to the right.
    5. Program funded with revenues from the State Highway Account
    For projects that mitigate environmental impacts of transportation facilities
    For projects to correct safety hazards on routes that students use for trips to and from school
    For projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters
    For projects to eliminate railroad grade crossings


  5. The pull-down menus to the left contain a list of various Federal program acronyms. Match these programs with the descriptions to the right.
    6. For projects that enhance quality of life around transportation facilities
    For repair and restoration of facilities damaged in disasters
    Can be used on any public road except local roads or minor collectors
    For projects contributing to attainment of Clean Air Act requirements
    Bridge replacement & rehabilitation, bridge railing replacements
    For projects designed to correct or substantially improve a specific safety problem


 LAPG Chapter 2: Financing the Federal Aid Highway Program

  1. Before congressional authorizations are released to the states, administrative deductions are made for which of the following purposes:
    2. FHWA sponsored research and tech transfer

    FHWA oversight

    Metropolitan transportation planning activities

    Emergency funds

  2. An apportionment made to a state can be lost by lapsing or by congressional action.
    3. True

    False
  3. The majority of Federal Highway program funds are available for three years after the close of the fiscal year in which they were authorized.
    4. True

    False
  4. Federal Obligation authority applies annually to the total allocated funds within the fiscal year.
    5. True

    False
  5. Which of the following are Federal fund types made available to local agencies:
    6. Statewide pools

    High Priority Projects

    Apportioned RSTP

    Apportioned CMAQ

 LAPG Chapter 3: Federal Aid Routes and Functional Classifications

  1. Highways classified higher than local roads or rural minor collectors are referred to as "Federal-aid Highways".
    2. True

    False
  2. Within California, the total mileage of the federal-aid system is approximately 54,700 miles.
    3. True

    False
  3. At least 15% of the state's bridge apportionment is used on non Federal-aid highways.
    4. True

    False
  4. Functional classifications include which of the following:
    5. Highways

    Principal arterials

    Minor arterials

    Major collectors

    Minor collectors

    Local streets

    Cul-de-sacs

  5. Changes in functional classification must comply with Caltrans guidelines.
    6. True

    False
  6. Changes in functional classification must be initiated by the agency with jurisdiction.
    7. True

    False

 LAPG Chapter 4: Surface Transportation Program (STP)

  1. A preventive maintenance project is eligible for Federal funds provided which of the following are met:
    2. The agency must certify that it has a Pavement Management System (PMS)

    The decision to do the project is based upon the agency's PMS

    The project includes a safety or geometric enhancment

    The PMS determined the project to be cost effective and have a service life of at least 5 years

    The project is not a spot application

  2. STP funds are apportioned by Federal-aid highway lane miles, vehicle miles traveled on Federal-aid highways, and tax payments attributable to highway users.
    3. True

    False
  3. Five percent of the STP apportionment is reserved for safety programs.
    4. True

    False
  4. Each MPO or RTPA provides its own application rules for projects in its FTIP.
    5. True

    False
  5. The Federal share for most California STP projects is 90%.
    6. True

    False
  6. Funds traditionally used for highway projects can be transferred to the FTA for transit projects by application of a transit operator to the FTA and submission of the necessary documentation to Caltrans.
    7. True

    False
  7. AB 1012 allows the CTC to reprogram RSTP and CMAQ funds not obligated in the first three years of federal eligibility.
    8. True

    False
  8. Regional agencies must submit a plan for obligation for any RSTP, CMAQ or Regional TEA balance older than 2 years by April 15th of each year.
    9. True

    False
  9. A PMS must contain which of the following:
    10. A history of pavement performance

    An inventory of arterial and collector routes

    An assessment of pavement condition for all routes

    Identification of all sections needing rehab or replacement

    An agency organization chart

    Estimated costs for the next four years

    Impact of budget decisions on future pavement condition

 LAPG Chapter 5: Congestion, Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ)

  1. CMAQ funds are directed to projects that benefit air quality in non-attainment and quality maintenance areas.
    2. True

    False
  2. States with areas designated as non-attainment for ozone, must use CMAQ funds in non-attainment or maintenance areas.
    3. True

    False
  3. Ozone and carbon monoxide are recognized as the primary transportation related pollutants.
    4. True

    False
  4. Examples of eligible projects in PM-10 non-attainment or maintenance areas include paving dirt roads, diesel bus replacements, and purchase of more effective street sweeping equipment.
    5. True

    False
  5. Two CAAA TCMs specifically excluded from CMAQ funding are reducing emissions from cold start conditions and removal of pre 1980 vehicles.
    6. True

    False
  6. States are required to prepare annual reports for FHWA, FTA, and the public, that specify how CMAQ funds have been spent and what the air quality benefits are expected to be.
    7. True

    False
  7. Estimated air quality benefits are expressed as reductions in which of the following:
    8. Smog

    CO

    NOx

    Volatile organic compounds

    PM-10

  8. CMAQ funded projects should be prioritized based on estimated air quality benefits.
    9. True

    False
  9. CMAQ funds are apportioned to states based on the severity of their ozone pollution and the number of people affected by it.
    10. True

    False
  10. CMAQ funds cannot be used in non-attainment areas for ozone, which are designated as transitional, sub-marginal, or incomplete data.
    11. True

    False
  11. CMAQ funds may not be used for the construction of new capacity for SOVs, except as off peak use of new HOV capacity.
    12. True

    False
  12. If a state does not have a non-attainment area for ozone or carbon monoxide, it may use CMAQ funds apportioned to it for any transportation project.
    13. True

    False
  13. Associate the correct apportionment weighting factor for each ozone non-attainment designation shown:
    14. 1
    1.1
    1.2
    1.3
    1.4