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Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) 2015 Call for Projects Workshop

Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) 2015 Call for Projects Workshop. February 17, 2015 HCMPO Conference Room| Weslaco, TX. Workshop Overview. The workshop will focus on addressing the following questions: What is TAP? Who is eligible to apply?

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Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) 2015 Call for Projects Workshop

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  1. Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) 2015 Call for Projects Workshop February 17, 2015 HCMPO Conference Room| Weslaco, TX

  2. Workshop Overview The workshop will focus on addressing the following questions: • What is TAP? • Who is eligible to apply? • What projects qualify for funding? Ineligible? • How much funding is available? • What is the TAP Process? • What is required before I apply? • How will my application be scored? • What attachments should I include?

  3. What is TAP? MAP-21, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century signed In 2012, established the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) • Transportation Enhancements (TE), Safe Routes to School Program , and Recreational Trails Program (TRP) were combined into one funding source. • Provides funds for a variety of alternative transportation projects including bicycle andpedestrian facilities • States have sub-allocated 50% of fundsto MPOs in urbanized areas withpopulations over 200,000.

  4. What is TAP? MAP-21, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century signed In 2012, established the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) • The State and MPOs are responsible for creating their own competitive processes • HCMPO will have $4.6 million available in FY2015-2016 TAP Call for Projects • 90% will fund Construction Projects10% will fund Planning and Design • Future program calls will be heldevery other year for construction type projects only • Approx. $2 million available

  5. 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 education agencies, or schools • Tribal governments • Any other local or regional government entity with responsibility for oversight of transportation or recreational trails • Nonprofit organizations are not eligible as direct grant recipients for TAP funds unless they qualify through one of the eligible entity categories. Nonprofits are eligible to partner with any eligible entity on a TAP project.

  6. Eligible Projects? • While several categories are eligible for TAP funds based on federal guidelines, the MPO has deemed only the following as eligible: • Construction, planning, and design of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized forms of transportation, including: Sidewalks

  7. Eligible Projects? • While several categories are eligible for TAP funds based on federal guidelines, the MPO has deemed only the following as eligible: • Construction, planning, and design of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized forms of transportation, including: Bicycle Infrastructure

  8. Eligible Projects? • While several categories are eligible for TAP funds based on federal guidelines, the MPO has deemed only the following as eligible: • Construction, planning, and design of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized forms of transportation, including: Pedestrian and Bicycle Signals

  9. Eligible Projects? • While several categories are eligible for TAP funds based on federal guidelines, the MPO has deemed only the following as eligible: • Construction, planning, and design of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized forms of transportation, including: Lighting & other safety related infrastructure Traffic Calming Techniques

  10. Eligible Projects? • While several categories are eligible for TAP funds based on federal guidelines, the MPO has deemed only the following as eligible: • 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. Bike Share, Shared Use Paths, Bus Stop Improvements

  11. INELIGIBLE Projects The MPO has deemed the following as ineligible: • Conversion of abandoned railroad corridors (Rails to Trails) • Turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas • Inventory, control or removal of outdoor advertising • Historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities • Vegetation management practices in transportation R-O-Ws • Archaeological activities • Environmental mitigation activities • Recreational Trails Program • Safe Routes to School • Planning, Design, or construction of boulevards TAP funds can not be used for: • State or MPO administrative purposes • Promotional activities • General Parks & Rec facilities, playground equipment, sports fields, campgrounds, or picnic areas and pavilions • Routine maintenance and operations

  12. Available Funds FY 2015-2016 Call for Projects for Hidalgo County will have a total of $4.6 million available • There is a minimum local cash match of 20%. Entities must provide proof of local match funding availability for each submitted project. • Non-cash donations can be used on a project but will not count towards the required local match and should not be included in the budget. • No more than 4 projects may be submitted and must be prioritized.

  13. Questions? Any questions on the TAP Program? NEXT: Application Process and Scoring Criteria

  14. Application Overview

  15. Application Overview • Applications must be received “in-hand” by May 8th at 5PM, Central Standard Time • Project Proposals should be mailed or hand-delivered to: Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning OrganizationAttn: Linda De La Fuente510 S Pleasantview DriveWeslaco, TX 78596

  16. Application Overview Completed Application packets shall include: • Project Location Maps & Other Supporting Maps (no more than 15) • Itemized Project Cost Estimate • Resolution of Commitment of Local Match and Overmatch • Evidence of Public Involvement and Letter of Support (no more than 10) • Materials such as photos, diagrams, and so on to supplement the project description and explain conditions and proposed improvements Project proposals must consist of three (3) original hard copies (including attachments) and one (1) electronic copy of all files on a CD, or USB drive.

  17. Evaluation Process Evaluation and Selection Process • Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) will evaluate and score each project • The average scores will be presented to TAC for review. • TAC will present proposed project selections and awards to TPC • TPC has final approval of all projects and funding

  18. Program Timeline • February 20th– Call for Projects will open • May 8th– Call for Projects will close • May 11th– BPAC will evaluate the submitted projects • June 2nd– TAC will review scores and recommend projects for selection • June 18th– TPC will review TAC recommendations • June 3rd– July 15th – Public Involvement Period • July 7th– TAC will finalize project selections and award amounts • July 16th– TPC will approve finalized project selections and awards

  19. Evaluation & Scoring Criteria

  20. Evaluation & Scoring Criteria Improving Safety ( 29 Points Maximum) • Provides safer, less intimidating facilities for pedestrian, bicyclists, and other non-drivers by improving safety in areas with high numbers of crashes. • Improve crossings • Improve signalizations, lighting • Traffic calming • Other safety improvements • 13 points – improves safety in areas with high # of crashes within a block (300 ft) of project • 8 points – improves mobility for elderly, disabled, and/or youth • 8 points – improves visibility of non-drivers to vehicular traffic

  21. Evaluation & Scoring Criteria Making Linkages and Connections ( 24 Points Maximum) • Improves connections between neighborhoods, cities, transit services, bicycle facilities, and schools. • Gap closures • Extension of facilities • Linkages between multiple jurisdictions • Providing access to transit via trails, sidewalks, or bicycle facilities • 6 points – connects other cities / neighborhoods • 6 points – connects to schools/ public buildings or institutions • 6 points – extends existing system (bike/ped/transit) • 6 points – eliminates gaps in system (bike/ped/transit) ** Regional linkages

  22. Evaluation & Scoring Criteria Incorporates Pedestrian/Bicycle Design Enhancements & Promotes Active Living ( 15 Points Maximum) • Provides pedestrians and bicyclists with landscaping, sidewalk design, crossing treatments, street furniture, bike racks, and lighting which encourage utilization and provides health and environmental benefits • 5 points – provides design enhancements • 5 points – provides bicycle parking/seating for pedestrians, rest areas • 5 points – provides trailheads, staging area and parking *trails, pedestrian walkway enhancements, bicycle boulevard enhancements

  23. Evaluation & Scoring Criteria Connecting to Employment, Households, and Activity Centers (12 Points Maximum) • Provides access to major destinations and large number of residents or employees • 4 points – improves access to commercial areas • 4 points – improves access to parks and recreational areas • 4 points – improves access to educational areas (schools, libraries, learning centers) *small-scale linkages

  24. Evaluation & Scoring Criteria Implementing Active Transportation or Mobility Plan (10 Points Maximum) • Improves mobility as described in: • the MPO’s Regional Bike Plan, Pedestrian Plan, Transit Plan • City Comprehensive or Master Plans • Other Regional Plan • 10 points – Project conforms to any MPO, City (entity) or regional Plan *must provide evidence of conformity

  25. Evaluation & Scoring Criteria Serving Disadvantaged (EJ) Areas (10 Points Maximum) • Provides access in underserved communities • 10 points – Improves access to areas within or adjacent to 50% of households below poverty rate, as defined by Census

  26. Evaluation & Scoring Criteria Above and Beyond Criteria (22 Bonus Points Maximum) • Local Match (10 points maximum) • 21-30% (2), 31-40% (4), 41-50% (6), 51-60% (8), 61%+ (10) • Project Readiness (5 points maximum) • ROW has been acquired (3), PS&E is at least 90% Complete (2) • Funding Completes project (5 points) • Location of project has a Safe Passing Ordinance (2 points)

  27. Contact Info • Linda de la Fuente, Assistant DirectorOffice: 956-969-5778 Ext. 307ldelafuente@hcmpo.org • Andrew CanonOffice: 956-969-5778 Ext. 302acanon@hcmpo.org • Stephen P. Walker R.L.A, District Landscape ArchitectDistrict TAP CoordinatorTexas Department of Transportation - PharrOffice: 956-702-6142stephen.walker@txdot.gov

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