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The Process
The Process
Here's how UDOT selects trail projects for funding from the Utah Trail Network Master Plan Map each year.
Find more detailed information about each of these steps below.
Funding received by UDOT
The Transportation Investment Fund allocates $45 million annually to support the Utah Trail Network
Projects added to the Unified Plan
Utah Trail Network projects will soon be integrated into Utah's Unified Transportation Plan for phasing and prioritization
High-priority projects recommended
Trail projects are run through a prioritization model and reviewed before recommending for funding
Projects approved for funding
Recommended projects are reviewed at the STIP workshop and approved by the Utah Transportation Commission
Funding
Funding
The Utah Trail Network is funded by the Transportation Investment Fund.
The Utah Trail Network is funded by the Transportation Investment Fund.
The funding available for the Utah Trail Network comes from a portion of the state’s Transportation Investment Fund (TIF), as documented in state code, section 72-2-124. These TIF dollars are all state funds generated mainly from sales tax, fuel tax, and motor vehicle registration fees. As these funds come into the program, they are categorized as Active Transportation Investment Funds (ATIF), which make up just one of several different transportation initiatives within the state.
The available annual funding for the Utah Trail Network program is $45M. These funds support all of the Utah Trail Network's programmed (funded) projects, the internal costs of the UDOT Trails Division, and general planning and process support contracts. This document outlines the Utah Transportation Commission process for projects to be considered for the Utah Trail Network using ATIF funding.
How TIF funds are allocated to transportation projects throughout Utah:
How TIF funds are allocated to transportation projects throughout Utah:
Unified Plan
Unified Plan
Project segments identified on the Utah Trail Network Master Plan Map are integrated into Utah's Unified Plan and phased according to local needs and priorities.
Project segments identified on the Utah Trail Network Master Plan Map are integrated into Utah's Unified Plan and phased according to local needs and priorities.
A consistent and repeatable process is needed to ensure that funds are used in the right places and at the right time to deliver the hundreds of potential Utah Trail Network projects throughout the state. The UDOT Trails Division is working towards integrating the Utah Trail Network into Utah’s Unified Transportation Plan, a compilation of all of the planned transportation projects from across the state.
Once the Utah Trail Network is integrated with the Unified Transportation Plan, the UDOT Trails Division will work with local agencies to evaluate proposed projects in their communities and “phase” them according to their needs and active transportation vision. This process will allow us to focus on projects that are both important to the Utah Trail Network’s overall vision and that also meet the needs and priorities of local communities.
Project Prioritization
Project Prioritization
The highest-priority Utah Trail Network projects on the Unified Plan are prioritized for funding each year.
The highest-priority Utah Trail Network projects on the Unified Plan are prioritized for funding each year.
Once we’ve gathered a list of Utah Trail Network projects from the process described above, we can then further rank them using UDOT’s Transportation Investment Fund (TIF) Active Capacity Model. This is a data-driven model that evaluates active transportation projects using UDOT’s UVision criteria of Good Health, Strong Economy, Better Mobility, and Connected Communities.
After project candidates are run through the model, each is assigned a rank with an overall score. Project rankings and scores are reviewed by stakeholders, including UDOT Regions and local agencies, to ensure that the highest ranked projects are also taking into consideration local needs and more recent developments that could impact project delivery. After the evaluation and review period, UDOT selects a final list of Utah Trail Network projects to recommend for funding approval.
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
Utah Trail Network projects recommended for funding are presented during the annual STIP workshop.
Utah Trail Network projects recommended for funding are presented during the annual STIP workshop.
The projects recommended for the Utah Trail Network are subject to approval by the Utah Transportation Commission. Similar to other programs with UDOT, projects recommended for funding are presented to the Transportation Commission during each year’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) cycle. This process starts early in the calendar year at the UDOT Region Workshops, with recommended projects formally presented to the Commission during the Statewide STIP Workshop in the spring.
Once recommended projects are approved, they are distributed to their respective UDOT Region Project Managers, and follow similar project delivery processes as other programs within UDOT. Communication between UDOT and community stakeholders continues throughout the scoping, design, and construction phases of the project, helping to ensure delivery of a quality trail project.
Funded Projects
Funded Projects
Several Utah Trail Network projects have already been funded by the UDOT Trails Division! Visit the Current Program page to learn more.
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