HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act 74 of June 23, 1965, as amended, known as the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority Act. Reorganizational Plan No. 6 of 1971, as amended, effective January 2, 1973, the Highway and Transportation Authority is ascribed to the Department of Transportation and Public Works.

MISSION

Improve the economy, the environment and our citizens' quality of life through transportation and infrastructure development projects.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Administration and Finance
  • Citizens Services
  • Civil Rights Office
  • Communications Office
  • Cultural Patrimonies Office
  • Executive Director Office
  • Federal Coordination Office
  • Geographical Information Systems
  • Highway and Traffic
  • Human Resources and Industrial Security
  • Industrial Relations Office
  • Infrastructure
  • Integrated Transportation Alternative
  • Internal Audit Office
  • Internal Security Office
  • Legal Affairs
  • Real Estate Administration Office
  • Strategic Planning

PROGRAMS

Administration and Finance

Program Description

Administers the Agency's operation: budget, payments, investments, accounting, recruiting, internal audits and legal assessment.

Customers

All operational units that make up the Authority and public in general

Integrated transportation alternative

Program Description

Includes all activities related to the operation of an integrated collective transportation system that provides services 7 days a week, in extended hours, to the entire San Juan metropolitan zone. The following services are included in the Program: Urban Train, AMA and Metrobus.

Customers

Over 40,000 daily passengers

Highways Systems Construction

Program Description

Administers, advises, plans, designs, and prepares all road construction projects in accordance with the Agency's development plan. Performs improvement projects, bridge replacements, real estate acquisition and road paving.

Customers

Automobile drivers, transportation users and public in general

General Management and Administration

Program Description

Establishes the Agency's public policy. Adopts, amends or abolishes statutes to regulate affairs and establishes standards to administer and determine the Authority's negotiations and agreements.

Customers

General public

Highway Operation and Maintenance

Program Description

Plans, directs, coordinates and supervises highway maintenance and operation, to keep them in optimal condition for the use and enjoyment of clients. In addition, is responsible for highway toll booths and provides supervision to the stations with express lanes.


Customers

A monthly traffic movement of around 18,601,251 vehicles that circulates through the Puerto Rico Highway system and the public in general.

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET

The proposed consolidated budget for the Fiscal Year 2012-2011 amounts to $628,405,000. This amount includes $122,597,000 in Revenues from Internal Sources, $222,904,000 from Loans and Bond Issuance, $186,058,000 in Federal Funds, $9,272,000 in ARRA Funds and $87,574,000 from Other Income.

Operational Expenses reflect a decrease of $8,707,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012. The reduction is the result of resource transfers from the Integrated Transportation Alternative, the Urban Train and the Metrobus to the Metropolitan Bus Authority.

In Fiscal Year 2011-2012, the Authority received a non-recurrent allocation of $212,200,000 from the Public Improvement Fund, of which $211,600,000, were used to repave and restore roads, to finish Route 66 - Phase II and to complete improvement works at the Culebra Terminal. The remaining $600,000, per Act 5-2012, will be used to install traffic lights in touristic areas, specifically at the Baldorioty the Castro Avenue, the Airport and Route 66.

Revenues from Internal Sources are generated from gasoline tax, highway tolls, licenses, vehicle license plates and diesel. Fiscal Year 2012-2013 reflects an increase in this fund that will be used for previous years debt payments.

Other Income comes from fees charged to private construction projects that have an impact on Authority's roadways. These resources will be used for permanent improvement works, operating expenses and operation of Authority's programs.

Contributing Federal Programs include the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration. These funds will be used to continue permanent improvement works.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Proposed
Administration and Finance 56,576 50,364 55,125 54,014
General Management and Administration 3,624 3,917 4,430 4,247
Highway Operation and Maintenance 64,676 62,113 73,046 72,817
Highways Systems Construction 56,649 53,858 47,305 47,649
Integrated transportation alternative 76,372 93,588 91,873 84,345
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 257,897 263,840 271,779 263,072
 
Capital Improvements
Highways Systems Construction 282,463 261,114 553,968 365,333
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 282,463 261,114 553,968 365,333
Total, Program 540,360 524,954 825,747 628,405
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Loans & Bond Issuance 0 195,414 212,432 114,475
Other Income 46,334 26,000 26,000 26,000
Revenues from Internal Sources 211,563 42,426 33,347 122,597
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 257,897 263,840 271,779 263,072
 
Capital Improvements  
Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA 13,174 41,586 25,629 9,272
Federal Grants 159,690 81,285 123,201 186,058
Loans & Bond Issuance 69,399 110,233 110,577 108,429
Other Income 40,200 28,010 82,361 61,574
Public Improvements Fund 0 0 212,200 0
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 282,463 261,114 553,968 365,333
Total, Funding Sources 540,360 524,954 825,747 628,405
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 123,720 116,444 103,122 103,401
Rent and Utilities 15,943 15,425 15,431 13,593
Purchased Services 105,664 118,822 131,712 124,656
Transportation Expenses 2,561 2,205 3,878 3,874
Professional Services 5,921 7,375 12,612 12,562
Other Expenses 3,819 3,522 4,950 4,912
Equipment Purchases 220 36 0 0
Office Supplies and other Materials 10 1 24 24
Advertising and Media Expenses 39 10 50 50
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 257,897 263,840 271,779 263,072
 
Capital Improvements  
Capital Improvements Program 282,463 261,114 553,968 365,333
Subtotal, Capital Improvements 282,463 261,114 553,968 365,333
Total, Expense Category 540,360 524,954 825,747 628,405