Utah Admin. Code R940-11-4 - Factors Used to Consider Proposals

(1) In deciding whether to approve a local government's request for partnering, the commission shall evaluate the proposal with the following factors in mind:

(a) whether the requested project is part of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), or the long-range transportation plan and, if part of the long-range transportation plan, will not delay any of the projects already included in the STIP or TIP;

(b) the benefits of the project to the state highway system and the local government;

(c) the costs of the project;

(d) the level of local commitment, based on the amount or percentage of local matching funding proposed;

(e) whether the proposed project was subject to a local or regional planning initiative;

(f) whether the project will alleviate significant existing or future congestion or hazards to the traveling public or provide other substantial improvements to the transportation system;

(g) whether the proposal has the potential to extend department resources to other needs;

(h) land use considerations;

(i) potential incremental revenue generation if the project is completed; and

(ii) whether the proposed project fulfills a need widely recognized by the public, elected officials, and transportation planners.

(2)

(a) If a proposed project is to a surface street that approaches an interchange or ramp or for a new interchange or ramp and is being undertaken primarily for economic development, then the local government shall provide at least 50% local match. Economic development may include such things as employment growth, employment retention, retail sales, tourism growth, freight movements, tax base increase, and traveler or user cost savings as compared to construction costs.

(b) If a proposed project is to a surface street that approaches an interchange or ramp or for a new interchange or ramp and is being undertaken to relieve traffic congestion or to improve safety, the local match, if any, may be determined based on the benefit derived by the local entity.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R940-11-4

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-10, effective 5/12/2025