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May 2013
May 2013
Overview Federal Legislation Changes – MAP-21
Transportation Enhancements to Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
TAP Eligibility Impact on regional process for allocation of federal
transportation funds Regional TAP Application and Scoring Criteria Discuss potential projects
MAP-21 New federal transportation authorization bill passed
into law on July 6, 2012 Consolidation of federal transportation programs from
approximately 60 programs down to 6 programs New Transportation Alternatives Program which
consolidated the Transportation Enhancement Program, Scenic Byways Program, and Safe Routes to School program Previously eligible projects from all of these programs
now eligible under TAP All projects are now an 80% Federal to 20% Local Match
Eligible Activities Construction, planning, and design of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists,
and other non-motorized forms of transportation, including sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure Traffic calming and speed reduction improvements Lighting and other safety-related infrastructure Transportation projects to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Non-infrastructure-related activities to encourage walking and bicycling to school Funding for training, volunteers, and managers/coordinators of safe routes to school programs. Construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas. Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trails for pedestrians, bicyclists, or other
non-motorized transportation users. Planning, designing, or constructing boulevards and other roadways largely in the right-of-way of
former Interstate System routes or other divided highways. Inventory, control, or removal of outdoor advertising Historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities Vegetation management practices in transportation rights-of-way to improve roadway safety, prevent
against invasive species, and provide erosion control Archaeological activities relating to impacts from implementation of a transportation project. Environmental mitigation activities including pollution prevention and pollution abatement
activities and mitigation to address storm water management, control, and water pollution prevention or abatement related to highway construction or due to highway runoff
Eligible Activities Environmental mitigation activities including pollution prevention and pollution abatement
activities and mitigation to reduce vehicle caused wildlife mortality or to restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats.
Sidewalk improvements including new sidewalks, sidewalk widening, sidewalk gap closures, sidewalk repairs, curbs, gutters, and curb ramps.
Pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements On-street bicycle facilities including new or upgraded bicycle lanes, widened outside lanes or
roadway shoulders, geometric improvements, turning lanes, channelization and roadway realignment, traffic signs, and pavement markings.
Secure bicycle parking facilities, Secure bicycle parking facilities: bicycle parking racks, bicycle lockers, designated areas with safety lighting, and covered bicycle shelters.
Traffic diversion improvements: separation of pedestrians and bicycles from vehicular traffic adjacent to school facilities, and traffic diversion away from school zones or designated routes to a school.
Maintenance and restoration of existing recreational trails. Development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and trail linkages for recreational
trails. Purchase and lease of recreational trail construction and maintenance equipment. Acquisition of easements and property for recreational trails or recreational trail corridors. Assessment of trail conditions for accessibility and maintenance.
Ineligible Activities
Regional Impact Competitive process requirement for distribution of
TAP funding Funding level reduction
Receive higher amount of TAP funds compared to TE funds - $266,000 compared to $200,000
State no longer has TE, SRTS, and Scenic Byways Program which accounted for ~ $6,000,000
State did have competitive TAP program with $1,000,000 available
State will maintain a Federal Recreational Trails program
TAP Application and Scoring Currently the same as previous Transportation
Enhancement application except for listing of eligible project activities
Scoring Criteria includes: Transportation Alternative Relationship – 5 Points Local and Regional Factors – 9 Points Economic Development and Tourism – 10 Points Project Status – 6 Points Facility Need – 15 Points
TAP Application and Scoring Transportation Alternative Relationship – 5 Points
Provides a checklist of all eligible activities as listed in previous slide of eligible projects
Must be able to check at least one box Receive one point for each box that is checked up to 5
points
TAP Application and Scoring Local and Regional Factors – 9 Points
Explain if your project has been identified as a local, regional, or statewide priority. List any local, regional, or statewide planning documents that list this project as a priority.
TAP Application and Scoring Economic Development and Tourism – 10 Points
Describe the regional economic development and
tourism impact of the proposed project.
TAP Application and Scoring Project Status – 6 Points
Check boxes that apply
Other funding sources have been secured for this project Planning documents or engineering related to this project has been
completed One or more construction phases of this project has already been
completed
Some projects have components or phases which have already been funded and/or implemented through other funding sources. Explain if this project is part of a larger project, concept, or plan and the extent to which this project has progressed.
TAP Application and Scoring Facility Need – 15 Points
Describe the need for the project related to existing
community and regional facilities or lack of facilities of similar type. The support of additional governments or organizations of regional, statewide, or national scope should be listed.
TAP Application and Scoring Other application submittal requirements
Map Sketch Plan Itemized Cost Breakdown Time Schedule Official resolution committing matching funds and
commitment of maintenance Public Input narrative Photographs
TAP Application Timeline Applications can be found by:
http://www.seirpc.com/workWithUs/forms.html Contacting Zach James at 319-753-4313 or
Application will be due Friday June 28th, 2013 by 5 PM
Require 1 hard copy and 1 digital copy
Typically due at the end of December
Potential Projects What are some potential projects in your community?
Would they be eligible for funding?
What chance do these project have at being funded?
Questions Zach James SEIRPC Planning Director 319-753-4313 [email protected]
