DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Section 6 of Article IV of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico of July 25, 1952, created the Department of Transportation and Public Works. Reorganization Plan No. 6 of 1971, as amended and effective January 2, 1973 the Department of Transportation and Public Works was reorganized and the following agencies were ascribed to the Department: Metropolitan Bus Authority, Highway and Transportation Authority and the Ports Authority. Subsequently, through Act 33 of May 25, 1972, as amended, the Transit Security Commission and through Act 1-2000, as amended, the Maritime Transport Authority.

MISSION

Drive economic development in Puerto Rico by providing an environmentally responsible transportation system and by providing innovative and exceptional services.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Customer Service
  • Deputy Secretary of Administration Office
  • Deputy Secretary of Planning, Programming and Control Office
  • Internal Audit Office
  • Office of the Secretary
  • Public Works
  • Transportation Advisory Board
  • Technology and Information
  • Urban Planning

PROGRAMS

Central Administration and Services

Program Description

Manages the tasks, duties and services offered to the different programs of the Department. Oversees public policy to ensure sound fiscal and operating processes.

Customers

All Department employees and the Executive, Legislative, Judicial and Municipal sectors

Real Estate Acquisition and Administration

Program Description

Administers, sells, transfers, barters or leases Commonwealth of Puerto Rico's real estate.

Customers

Agencies, other Government's organisms and the general public.

Traffic Regulation Corps

Program Description

Provides orientation to drivers and pedestrians, issues tickets for illegal parking violations and for violations related to vehicle dimensions, weight and cargo, as established by Article 24.05 of Act 22-2000, as amended.

Customers

Drivers and pedestrians in the municipalities and sectors where the Traffic Regulation Corps operates

General Management and Administration

Program Description

Coordinates, directs, develops and implements public policy regarding land, aerial and maritime transportation.

Customers

All the Department of Transportation and Public Works' units

Urbanism

Program Description

Organizes and consolidates urban areas through innovative projects and transforms them into models of performance, efficiency and beauty.

Customers

All municipal urban centers and their residents.

Highway Design and Reconstruction

Program Description

Develops and inspects the infrastructure of the roads and land transportation improvement projects. Also administers permanent improvements work and manages information regarding the development of projects.

Customers

Municipalities, communities, and the public and private sectors

Embellishment of Communities and Tourist Areas

Program Description

Carries out activities related to the decoration, sowing, cultivation and maintenance of green areas and surrounding structures including painting, trash and debris pickup on avenues and roadways previously selected by the Department.

Customers

Tourist areas, municipalities, communities, public and private entities

Roads Maintenance and Preservation

Program Description

Conserve and improve state roads by completing maintenance work in the following areas: road surface, green areas, public avenues and drainage systems.

Customers

General public

Motor Vehicles Regulation and Driver Services

Program Description

Keeps a motor vehicle and driver's registry and inventory. Administers Act 22-2000, as amended, known as the Puerto Rico's New Vehicle and Transit Act.

Customers

General public

Traffic Regulation an Safety

Program Description

Builds, installs and preserves traffic signals, for example: road signs and traffic lights, painted markers at pedestrian crossings, school zones, lane separators and road borders.

Customers

General public

Public Works Supervision and Coordination

Program Description

Centralize the direction, supervision and coordination of the following programs: Roads Maintenance and Preservation, Traffic Regulation and Safety, Highway Design and Reconstruction, Embellishment of Communities and Tourist Areas and Traffic Regulation Corps.

Customers

General public

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET

The proposed consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 ascends to $98,045,000. This amount includes $50,945,000 from the Joint Resolution - General Fund, $9,010,000 from Special Appropriations - General Fund and $38,090,000 from State Special Funds.

Operational Expenses reflect a net decrease of $593,000, when compared to resources assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 due to the implementation of an early retirement incentive program. There is an increase in Special Appropriations for interagency agreements.

Joint Resolution - General Budget resources will cover the operational expenses of the Agency. The recommended budget will be used for the administration and operation of the programs established by law. The resources will enable work related to the revitalization of urban centers, road rehabilitation and reconstruction, and State roads' cleaning and maintenance. It will also include an additional $10,000 from Special Appropriations to comply with Act 267-1998, known as the Excavations and Demolitions Center of Puerto Rico Act, $4,000,000 to comply with the interagency agreement between the Municipality of Guaynabo and the Department and $5,000,000 to cover the expenses of inter-agencies service agreements.

State Special Funds are assigned through Act 22-2000, as amended, known as the Transit and Vehicles of Puerto Rico Act. Funds are generated from the collection of administrative fines, handicapped parking violations, motor vehicle inspections, new motor vehicle registration, license plates for tractor and semi-tractor trailer trucks, authorization certificates for official inspection stations and administrative fines related to illegal parking.


SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Proposed
Central and Administration Assistant Services 11,331 12,580 20,023 22,486
Directorship of Urbanism 574 461 481 481
Embellishment of Communities and Tourist Areas 9,414 3,651 2,735 2,554
General Management and Administration 1,334 1,517 1,697 1,697
Highway Design and Reconstruction 1,816 1,766 1,760 1,668
Motor Vehicles Regulation and Driver Services 46,510 37,187 35,189 35,937
Public Works Supervision and Coordination 143 130 129 37
Real Estate Acquisition and Administration 175 100 105 44
Roads Maintenance and Preservation 52,717 39,281 32,483 29,801
Roads Traffic Regulation an Safety 4,135 1,233 1,187 1,187
Traffic Order Corps 11,099 3,703 2,849 2,153
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 139,248 101,609 98,638 98,045
 
Capital Improvements
Roads Maintenance and Preservation 60,737 221,515 500 0
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 60,737 221,515 500 0
Total, Program 199,985 323,124 99,138 98,045
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Joint Resolution - General Fund 25,496 21,595 54,590 50,945
Special Appropriations - General Fund 600 0 6,010 9,010
Local Stabilization Fund 55,543 38,802 0 0
Other Income 0 322 0 0
State Special Funds 57,609 40,890 38,038 38,090
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 139,248 101,609 98,638 98,045
 
Capital Improvements  
Other Income 60,737 0 0 0
Public Improvements Fund 0 221,515 500 0
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 60,737 221,515 500 0
Total, Funding Sources 199,985 323,124 99,138 98,045
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 102,688 64,172 58,251 55,043
Rent and Utilities 5,957 8,181 9,123 8,253
Purchased Services 7,574 12,089 19,132 16,909
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions 443 8 10 10,438
Transportation Expenses 626 416 702 562
Professional Services 1,692 4,657 164 1,341
Other Expenses 12,395 6,994 2,498 2,936
Non Distributed Allocations 900 0 0 0
Previous Years Debt Payments 0 0 6,000 0
Equipment Purchases 1,044 370 668 708
Office Supplies and other Materials 5,806 4,640 2,086 1,851
Advertising and Media Expenses 123 82 4 4
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 139,248 101,609 98,638 98,045
 
Capital Improvements  
Capital Improvements Program 60,737 221,515 500 0
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 60,737 221,515 500 0
Total, Expense Category 199,985 323,124 99,138 98,045