MAP21 amp TAP MAP21 amp TAP MAP21 requires the following with respect to the allocation amp selection of projects TAP funds suballocated to urbanized areas with populations gt200000 ID: 357753
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Transportation AlternativesSlide2
MAP-21 & TAP
MAP-21 & TAP
MAP-21 requires the following with respect to the allocation & selection of projects:
TAP funds sub-allocated to
urbanized areas with populations >200,000
, the MPO representing the urbanized areas is responsible for selecting TAP projects through a competitive process, in consultation with the State. The MPO may make these funds available for projects anywhere within the boundaries of the MPO area.
TAP funds sub-allocated to
small urban areas (5,001 to 200,000)
, the State is responsible for selecting TAP projects through a competitive process.
TAP funds sub-allocated to
nonurban areas (<5,000)
, the State is responsible for selecting TAP projects through a competitive process.
TAP funds available to any area of the State (large urbanized areas, small urban areas, or nonurban areas), the State is responsible for selecting TAP projects through a competitive process. Slide3
Transportation Alternatives
Ohio TAP Funding
Rec Trails Set Aside
50% By Population
50% Any Area
$27,994,244
$1,671,851
$13,161,196$13,161,196
Population >200K = 60%Population >5K-200K = 17%Population >5K = 23%Totals $7,836,496$2,199,163$3,125,537$13,161,196
2014 TAP TOTALS
TAP BREAKDOWNS
TAP STATEWIDE FUNDING Slide4
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
TAP PROGRAM
Key
Components to determining eligibility
Must relate to surface transportation or recreational trails.
Must fit within the TAP definitions.
Must be sponsored by one or more eligible entities.
Must be selected through a competitive process.Slide5
ELIGIBLE SPONSORS
Under 23 U.S.C. 213 (c)(4)(B), the Eligible Entities to receive TAP funds are:
Local Governments;
Regional transportation authorities;
Transit agencies;
Natural resource or public land agencies;
School districts, local educations agencies or schools;
Tribal governments; and
Any other local or regional governmental entity with the responsibility for oversight of transportations or recreational trails (other than a MPO or a State agency).Slide6
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
Bike
and Pedestrian
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, pedestrian and bicycle signals, traffic calming techniques, lighting and other safety-related infrastructure, and transportation projects to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Sidewalks
Bicycle infrastructure, capital costs of bike share expenses, bike lanes, bike and pedestrian signals, etc.
Traffic calming
Lighting and other safety-related infrastructureSlide7
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
Safe Routes for Non Drivers
Construction, planning, and design of infrastructure-related projects and systems that will provide safe routes for non-drivers, including children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities to access daily needs
Another bike and pedestrian category focusing on safe routes. Includes access to transit. Slide8
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
Turnouts, Overlooks and Viewing areas
Construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas.
definitions of overlooks and rest areas are located at
23 CFR 752.6 & 23CFR
752.5Slide9
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
Community Improvement Activities
Community improvement activities, which include but are not limited to:
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; and
archaeological activities relating to impacts from implementation of a transportation project eligible under title 23.Slide10
ELIGIBLE
PROJECTS
Environmental Mitigation
ANY environmental mitigation activity, including pollution prevention and pollution abatement activities and mitigation to-
address
stormwater
management, control, and water pollution prevention or abatement related to highway construction or due to highway runoff, including activities described in sections 133(b)(11), 328(a), and 329 of title 23; or
reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality or to restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats.Slide11
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
Recreational
Trails
The term “recreational trail” means a thoroughfare or track across land or snow, used for recreational purposes such as—
pedestrian activities, including wheelchair use;
Skating or skateboarding;
Equestrian activities, including carriage driving;
Nonmotorized
snow trail activities, including skiing;
Bicycling or use of other human-powered vehicles
Aquatic or water activities;
Motorized vehicular activities, including all-terrain vehicle riding, motorcycling, snowmobiling, use of off-road light trucks or use of other off road motorized vehicles
.Slide12
ELIGIBILE PROJECTS
Safe Routes to School
Infrastructure Projects
Non Infrastructure Projects
SRTS CoordinatorSlide13
UNELIGIBLE TAP PROJECTS
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Is eligible under STP
Acquisition of scenic sites
Preservation of historic NON transportation facilities
Transportation
museums
State or MPO administrative costs
Promotional activities except SRTS
General rec and park facilities- playground equipment, spray grounds, campgrounds, sports fields picnic areas etc.
No routine maintenanceSlide14
ODOT’s TAP PROGRAM
ODOT’s Rural
Program, Annual allocation: $11 M
Eligible Applicants: Local governments outside of MPOs; and Belmont, Washington, Licking and Allen counties
Eligible Projects, qualifying under the Bicycle/Pedestrian, Safe Routes for Non- Drivers, Community Improvements, Recreational Trails categories
Funding Participation: 80% ConstructionSlide15
ODOT’s TAP PROGRAM
Process:
Letters of interest due yearly in February
Applications of eligible projects due in May
Awards announced in August
* If your local jurisdiction falls within an Metropolitan Planning Organization, they dictate their own processes. Slide16
ODOT’s
SELECTION PROCESS
District Evaluation – 50 PointsProject Delivery
Cost Estimates
Project Quality and Viability
Project Assessment (strengths, weaknesses)
Office of Local Programs Evaluation – 50 Points
Project characteristics
Relationship to transportationEstimated usersStandalone vs. Part of planned projectSafety (on Bike/Ped & Safe Routes for Non Drivers)Slide17
Resources and Links
Final Guidance
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/transportation_alternatives/guidance/
Resources for Competitive Selection Process
http://www.ta-clearinghouse.info/publications