Kansas Department of Transportation
Becky PepperBicycle and Pedestrian CoordinatorKansas Department of Transportation
Contact: [email protected] 785-296-8593
Surface Transportation ProgramWhat: Provides flexible funding that may be used for projects to preserve and
improve the conditions and performance on any Federal-aid highway, bridge and tunnel projects on any public road, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and transit capital projects, including intercity bus terminals.
Who: Cities with population greater than 5,000 and less than 200,000 not in a Transportation Management Area (TMA)
Likelihood: Allocation:
Cities — distributed based on population
Counties — distributed by special city county highway fund (set by statute)
Match: 80/20
Eligible Costs: Construction and construction engineering
Projects: Transportation Alternative eligible projects, recreational trails projects
Contact: Sondra ClarkBureau of Local [email protected]
Highway Safety Improvement Program
What: High Risk Rural Roads Program: Funding for safety improvements on rural major or minor collectors, and local roads
Who: All counties
Main Points: -Intended for rural roads with history of crashes-Crash rate need to be higher than state average OR-Potential to increase above state average-Could either be spot improvements or low-cost corridor upgrade
Match: 90/10 or 100% for signage/striping/rumble strips
Eligible Costs: Construction and construction engineering
Project: Signage, straightening curves, shoulder improvements
Opportunity: Competitive
Contact: Ed Thornton
Bureau of Local [email protected]
Highway Safety Improvement ProgramWhat: Roadway Lighting
Pavement MarkingSign Replacement
Who: State highway system only
Main Points: Program managers select projects based on need
Match: No match required
Eligible Costs: Preliminary engineering, construction and construction engineering
Contact: Brian GowerBureau of Transportation Safety
Highway Safety Improvement ProgramWhat: Intersection Safety
Who: Cities and counties
Main Points: -Funding for all roads — state or off system
-Project selection based on crash history
Match: 90/10
Eligible Costs: Construction and construction engineering
Projects: Roundabouts, left turn lanes, signal upgrades
Opportunity: High
Contact: Brian GowerBureau of Transportation Safety and Technology
402 Safety ProgramWhat: Provides funds for education, enforcement and research
programs designed to reduce traffic crashes, fatalities, injuries and property damage.
Who: Cities, counties, non-profits
Main Points: -Safety related activities such as traffic studies and safety training
-Traffic Engineering Assistance Program (TEAP) –Identifies transportation improvement need--has helped in SRTS projects
in the past
Match: Encouraged but not required
Projects:Education, enforcement and research — not construction
Opportunity: Ongoing—first come first serve
Contact: Chris Bortz Ed ThorntonBureau of Transportation Bureau of Local ProjectsSafety and Technology 785-296-0415
785-296-3553 [email protected]@ksdot.org
Transportation Alternatives Program
•Combines these programs: ▫National Recreational Trails ▫Transportation Enhancement (TE)▫Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
•KDOT will continue to administer projects separately
• Contact: TA and SRTSBecky Pepper
NRTP
Kathy Pritchett
620-672-5911
Recreational Trails ProgramAdministered by Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
Funding:▫ 1.3million for FFY 2014 program
Three categories for recreational trail or trail-related projects▫ Motorized▫ Non-motorized▫ Diversified
Eligibility▫ Projects with the primary objective to provide an alternative
transportation corridor will NOT be accepted. ▫ Must be able to provide local match, administer the project through
completion, and operate/maintain the site after completion
Federal reimbursement program, with at least 20% local match required
More Information:▫ www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/Grants▫ Kathy [email protected] or 620-672-5911
Transportation Alternatives
•Federal funding for non-traditional transportation projects
•Relates to surface transportation
•Associated with 3 general categories▫Historic▫Scenic and environmental▫Bicycle and pedestrian
•Reimbursement program▫Not a grant program
•Minimum 20% local match required▫In-kind or donated labor and materials are
not counted as part of the match
•Submitted by local governing entity▫City or county
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) support for projects within those regions
Transportation Alternatives
•Eligible costs▫Construction▫Construction engineering (inspection)
•Non-eligible costs▫Right-of-way acquition▫Utility relocation▫Design
•Next funding opportunity▫Fall 2015▫Total approximate funding — 11 million
Transportation Alternatives
New Changes to the program▫Activities no longer eligible:
Safety and educational activities Visitor and welcome centers Operation of historic transportation facilities Transportation museums
▫Letting Most projects will now be KDOT let and
administered by Local Projects▫Suballocation
WAMPO and MARC will receive funds to administer regional programs
Cities and counties within these boundaries will submit project applications to MPO not KDOT
Transportation Alternatives
Application Tips▫Planning
How did the project come about? Is the project well thought-out? Was community input gathered? Does the project connect to other bicycle and
pedestrian facilities (planned or existing)? Is it a transportation project that connects to
destinations? Is the project accessible?
Transportation Alternatives
Application Tips▫Safety
Does the project meet engineering guidelines (AASTHO, MUTCD)
Will the project interact safely with the existing transportation network (motorized or nonmotorized)
▫Community Support Has the community been informed of the
project? Does the community show support for the
project?
Transportation Alternatives
•Federal program authorized through Federal Transportation Bill MAP-21
•Provides funding for infrastructure and noninfrastructure activities
•Benefits children in grades K-8
More Information:www.saferoutesinfo.org
Safe Routes to School
•Encourage more children to walk and bike to school
•Make walking and bicycling safe ways to get to school
Safe Routes to School
Elements of SRTS Programs
•Education
•Encouragement
•Enforcement
•Engineering
•Evaluation
PHASE 1
Creation of a SRTS Master Plan• Looks at obstacles and solutions for all
“5Es”• Funding is used to hire a consultant,
administer public participation, and develop the Plan• This is not to develop engineering
design plans
SRTS-Funding Categories
PHASE 2
Construction of infrastructure, such as:• Sidewalk Improvements• Traffic Calming and speed reduction • Improved crossings• Signage• Bicycle parking• Traffic diversion improvements around
the school
SRTS-Funding Categories
Noninfrastructure-Related Projects
Activities that promote walking and bicycling to school, such as:• Public awareness campaigns• Traffic education and enforcement• Student education related to bicycle and
pedestrian safety, health, and/or the environment
• Funding for training, volunteers, and managers of Safe Routes to School programs
SRTS-Funding Categories
SRTS-Project Locations
• Infrastructure projects▫public funds must be spent on projects within
the public right-of-way▫Project must be located within two miles of
school
•Noninfrastructure projects▫Activities related to traffic education or
enforcement must occur within two miles of the eligible school
▫Other eligible noninfrastructure activities do not have a location restriction
SRTS-Sponsoring Agent
• Governmental Agency
• School Districts
• Civic Organizations
• Governmental Agency
Phase 1 Phase 2
Each application must include a letter from the School District stating their support and co-sponsorship.
• Governmental Agency
• School Districts
• Civic Organizations
Noninfrastructure
SRTS-MPO Support
Projects within MPO areas must have a letter of support from MPO
MPOs include:Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning OrganizationLawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan
Planning OrganizationMetropolitan Topeka Planning OrganizationSt. Joseph Area Transportation Study
Organization
SRTS-Suballocation
WAMPO and MARC will receive funds to administer regional programs
▫Distribution of TAP reserved for FFY 2014: MARC — $1,197,492 WAMPO — $853,431
Cities and counties within these boundaries will submit project applications to MPO not KDOT
SRTS-Funding•Reimbursement Program
▫locals will be reimbursed by the state for all eligible costs incurred
•Required Match▫20% local match is now required
•Funding Maximums▫Phase 1: $12,000 Maximum▫Phase 2: $200,000 Maximum▫Noninfrastructure projects: Case-by-case
SRTS- Eligible Costs
• Eligible Costs▫Determined on case-
by-case basis▫Application should
show clear connection between request and planning process
• Eligible Costs▫Construction▫Construction
Engineering• Ineligible costs
▫Design ▫Right-of-way acquition▫Movement of Utilities
Phase 1 Phase 2
SRTS-Eligible Costs
• Eligible Costs▫Determined on case-
by-case basis▫Funds cannot be
used for reoccurring costs
Noninfrastructure
SRTS-Program History
Total Applications
Received Funded % Funded
Phase 1 163 60 37%
Phase 2 104 42 40%
▫Next SRTS application—SPRING 2014▫Available funding
Approximately $850,000
SRTS-Application
▫Phase 1 and Phase 2 projects: Who was, or will be, involved in the planning
process? Is the project need illustrated through the
current issues? Is community support for the project illustrated?
▫Phase 2 projects: Are all 5Es addressed Were barriers identified? Were solutions identified to address the
barriers? How were the solutions things identified and
prioritized?
SRTS-Application Tips
BCBSKS Foundation:Healthy Habits for LifeObjective: help schools address childhood obesityhttp://www.bcbsks.com/foundation/healthy_habits.htm
Kansas Dept. Of Health and Environment:Chronic Disease Risk Reduction ProgramObjective: Physical activity and nutrition grantshttp://www.kdheks.gov/doc_lib/ChronicDiseaseRiskReduction.html
Other Funding Opportunities
Kansas Dept. of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism:o Land and Water Conservation Fund
Granto Recreational Trails Granthttp://kdwpt.state.ks.us/KDWPT-Info/Grants
National Park Service: Active TrailsObjective: Promote healthy living by getting people out and active on the trailshttp://www.nps.gov/partnerships/NPF_grants_and_prgs.htm
Other Funding Opportunities
Sunflower Foundation:Sunflower Trails GrantObjective: Funding for walking and multiuse trailshttp://www.sunflowerfoundation.org/areas_of_interest-healthy_behaviors_prev-sunflower_trails.php
United Health MinistryObjective: Advance health, healing, and wholeness throughout Kansashttps://www.healthfund.org/
Other Funding Opportunities
Westar Energy Green TeamObjective: Enhance and foster an understanding of the Kanas Environment.Http://www.westarenergy.com/greenteam
Built Environment and the Outdoors Summit
Wichita, September 17-18Funding Roundtable
http://www.kansasbeos.org/
Other Funding Opportunities