Michigan Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)

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1 Michigan Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Program Overview Matt Wiitala Grant Coordinator, MDOT Office of Economic Development

2 TAP Overview Federal funding program created by MAP-21 Eligibility includes: New list of Transportation Enhancement-like activities Safe Routes to School Recreational Trails Program Boulevards in the right-of-way of former Interstates or other divided highways Program authorized through FY 14

3 $23 million statewide TAP Overview (after reduction of $2.9 million for Recreational Trails) $6.5 million selected by large MPO s with populations greater than 200,000 ($418,000 by GCMPC) $16.5 million selected by MDOT Quick Fact: Michigan s share of TAP funding represents about a $10 million reduction from SAFETEA-LU funding levels

4 Eligible Activities On-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other nonmotorized forms of transportation including: Sidewalks Bicycle infrastructure Pedestrian and bicycle signals Traffic calming techniques Lighting and other safety-related infrastructure ADA compliance

5 Eligible Activities Examples: Pedestrian/Bicycle Facilities Detroit Riverwalk at Milliken State Park Sturgis US-12 Streetscape

6 Eligible Activities Examples: Pedestrian/Bicycle Facilities Detroit West Vernor Bike Lanes DDOT Bike Racks on Buses

7 Eligible Activities 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

8 Eligible Activities Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trails for nonmotorized users. Southern Links Rail Trail Traverse Area Recreational Trail

9 Eligible Activities Construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas M-25 White Rock Overlook M-26 Great Sand Bay Overlook

10 Eligible Activities Community improvement activities, including: Inventory, control, or removal of outdoor advertising Historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities Vegetation management practices in transportation rights-ofway to improve roadway safety, prevent against invasive species, and provide erosion control Archeological activities relating to impacts from implementation of transportation projects eligible under title 23. Houghton Historic Brick Street

11 Eligible Activities 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 Reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality or to restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats Grand Rapids Plainfield Avenue Bio-retention Basins

12 Program Parameters Eligible applicants include: county road agencies cities/villages regional transportation authorities transit agencies state and federal natural resource or public land agencies, and tribal governments. MDOT and MPO s may partner with a local agency to carry out a project. other organizations such as townships and trail groups may partner with an eligible agency to apply

13 Program Parameters Minimum match (20%) Average Transportation Enhancement Program Match was 35% Federal funding requirements Competitive selection by MPO s and MDOT

14 Eligible Activities Safe Routes to School Program

15 Eligible Activities Safe Routes to School School-based international movement and federal program to make it safe, convenient and fun for children, including those with disabilities, to bicycle and walk to school Available to all schools with at least one grade in the K-8 range

16 Safe Routes to School MAP-21 Summary Similar to program under SAFETEA-LU However, now a 20% match is required per FHWA guidance Planning process required to apply for state controlled funding MFF staff available to assist with planning process

17 Safe Routes to School MAP-21 Summary cont d Schools are eligible applicants per FHWA guidance, Act-51 partners are required for infrastructure MDOT may also partner with schools to implement infrastructure projects

18 Infrastructure Projects Sidewalks Pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements On-street and off-street bicycle facilities Off-street pedestrian facilities Non-Infrastructure Projects Public awareness campaigns, community outreach Walking school bus program Eligible Activities Safe Routes to School Traffic enforcement operations

19 Master Grant System (MGS) TAP and SRTS Online Application

20 Application Process Discuss your project idea with a Grant Coordinator Online application: MDOT Grant System Register at

21 Application Process MGS Demonstration

22 MDOT Timeline Recommended Contact with Grant Coordinator Application Complete and Submitted Any Application Revisions Completed Application Review Committee Meeting Tentative Decision Date at least 8 weeks before committee meeting 6 weeks before committee meeting 2 weeks before committee meeting 5 weeks after committee meeting 10/13/14 10/27/14 11/24/14 12/08/14 01/12/15 01/12/15 01/26/15 02/23/15 03/09/15 04/13/15 04/13/15 04/27/15 05/22/15 06/08/15 07/13/15 07/20/15 08/03/15 08/31/15 09/14/15 10/19/15 10/19/15 11/02/15 11/30/15 12/14/15 01/18/15

23 MDOT Project Competitiveness Details Please visit for TAP Competitiveness Details Please visit for SRTS Competitiveness Details Discuss project with the MPO, MDOT and/or MFF grant coordinator

24 Large MPO Project Competitiveness Details Discuss project with an MPO representative Visit the MPO websites

25 Project Implementation MDOT Local Agency Programs (LAP) will assist you through the federal aid implementation process Contacts Bruce Kadzban, P.E. LAP Manager Landon Johnson, P.E. LAP Staff Engineer

26 Project Implementation Construction Phase - Federal funding requirements Davis Bacon wage rates 1999 AASHTO design standards 2011 Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD) Environmental clearance Permits SHPO approval Right of way certification Historic Preservation Covenant Matching funds must comply w/ FHWA Resolution from transportation agency governing body to certify a fully funded project and maintenance Competitive bid process through MDOT Local Agency Programs (LAP) referred to as the MDOT let process

27 Project Implementation Construction Phase - MDOT letting process Letting Schedule found at Complete Grade Inspection (GI) package must be submitted to LAP no later than June 1 for obligation of funds in that FY, including: Plans (80% complete) Special provisions Cost estimate Programming application (MDOT form #0259)

28 Contact Us MDOT Contacts (TAP): Vince Ranger - Metro Region Grant Coordinator rangerv@michigan.gov Mike Smith - University & Grand Regions Grant Coordinator smithm13@michigan.gov Matt Wiitala - Southwest & Superior Regions Grant Coordinator wiitalam@michigan.gov Alex Nikoloff - Bay & North Regions Grant Coordinator nikoloffa@michigan.gov MFF Contacts (SRTS): Katie Johnson- North and Bay Regions kjohnson@michiganfitness.org Adriana Jordan Grand, University & Metro Regions ajordan@michiganfitness.org April Morrison-Harke - Grand, North, & Superior Regions amorrison-harke@michiganfitness.org

29 Questions?