PennDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program February 18, 2014

Transportation Alternatives Program o Combines previously separate programs Transportation Enhancements Safe Routes to School Scenic Byways Recreational Trails o Eliminates some project categories and some sponsors

Federal Cost Share Program o 80% Federal/20% State or Local o PennDOT will fund only the construction phase Approximately $41 million available o $25 million statewide o $16 million in Large MPO areas

Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Bicycle and Pedestrian Education (K-8) Conversion of Abandoned Railway Corridors to Trails Construction of Turnouts, Overlooks, and Viewing Areas Outdoor Advertising Management Historic Preservation and Rehab of Historic Transportation Facilities Vegetation Management Archaeological Activities Stormwater Management Wildlife Mortality Mitigation

February 4 th - Application Cycle Opens 28 th - Large MPO Guidance and Selection Procedures Due March 3 rd - Pre-Application Eligibility Determinations Due April 4 th - Project Applications Due 11 th - June 4 th - Project Scoring and Review

Strongly encourage MPO/RPOs and Districts to engage sponsors in review of potential applications. Strongly encourage thorough review of o Eligibility o Scope o Deliverability o Budget

Strongly encourage MPO/RPOs and Districts to engage sponsors in review of potential applications. Strongly encourage thorough review of o Eligibility o Scope o Deliverability o Budget

Pre-Application Eligibility Determinations Due by March 3, 2014 Only submit for projects that are not clearly eligible based on the guidance Determination to be provided by March 17 th Use SharePoint to coordinate Eligibility reviews All projects will be reviewed for eligibility after submission

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Applications should be as clear as possible o Project Limits o Right-of-Way requirements o Environmental Resources o Fit the project into its surrounds (context) As stated, we strongly encourage District and Planning Partner Staff to comment on this issue.

Applications should expand on deliverability The program is focused on the selection of projects that can go to construction within 2 years. As stated, we strongly encourage District and Planning Partner Staff to comment on this issue.

Project Budget should reflect the established Scope o Project Limits o Right-of-Way requirements o Environmental Resources o Fit the project into its surrounds (context) As stated, we strongly encourage District and Planning Partner Staff to comment on this issue.

Access application on TAP Webpage All applications and attachments to RA- Applications will be reviewed for eligibility and provided to Planning Partners by April 11 th

April 4 th - Project Applications Due 11 th - Project Scoring, Ranking and Review Begins June 4 th - Project Scoring, Ranking and Review Due July 3 rd - Large MPO Project Selections Due September 30 th - Project Selection Complete and Announced

Statewide or regional significance of project Integration of land use and transportation decision making Collaboration with stakeholders Safety always and maybe safety only Readiness for implementation (10) Leverage of other projects or funding Consistency Reasonableness of cost (10) Teachability Success Factor Environmental Justice/Entitlement Communities

Review of Applications relative to TAP Criteria Provide Comments Rank for your Region All Comments and Rankings Due June 4 th

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