1. Solicitation for Projects using STP/SNK/TA Federal Funds – FY2022
March 2018

2. Agenda Ohio STP and KY SNK Eligibility and Available Funds Application
Prioritization Process
Questions
Transportation Alternatives (Ohio & KY)

3. What’s new? Electronic application
Improved Project Applicant Assistant
New technology element
Annual cycle trial

4. Eligible Applicants Area Development Districts Cities Counties Towns
Transit Authorities
Other units of government eligible to sign contracts with
KYTC or ODOT

5. Eligible STP/SNK Project Types
Widening/new roadway
Reconstruction, realignment
Signalization
Access management
Safety improvements
Transit capital
Bike/pedestrian
Intermodal facilities
Freight

6. Basic Project Eligibility
Projects are in or consistent with the 2040 Plan
STP/ SNK are located within the urbanized boundary
TA can be anywhere within the region
Applicant provides non-federal match (at least 20%)
Process is a reimbursement arrangement
Maximum 2 applications per LPA

8. Program Synopsis Type Area (roadways must be functionally-classified)
Eligible Phases
Funding Available
Maximum Funding Request per Application
Max Applications per Sponsor
Ohio STP
Urbanized Area
PE-RWS, ROW, UTIL, CON
$20 m
$6 m 2
Ohio TA
OKI Planning Area
$2.6 m
$750,000
Kentucky SNK
PE (Design), PE-RWS, ROW, UTIL, CON
$7.5 m
$5 m
Kentucky TA
$1.6m
$500,000

9. Application Online application - funding.oki.org
Contact information
Project name, description, primary goal
Cost estimates by phase
Certifications
Transportation factors
Planning factors
Attachments (including map)
Must have updated ADA Transition Plan
Certification of Title VI Plan

10. STP & SNK Prioritization Process
Highway
Factor
Non
Highway
Freight
Factor
Transit
Bike/Ped
Planning
Factors for
All Projects
Total
Score
105 points
60 points
45 points

11. Transportation Factors for Roadway Projects
Safety*
Impact on Safety
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) *
Travel Time* (index or model based)
Impact on Travel Time
Freight* (% trucks)
IRI * or Bridge Rating *
Complete Streets
Status of Project
* Data available from PAA

12. Transportation Factors for Roadway Projects (continued)
Project Applicant Assistant for Roadways

13. Transportation Factors for Transit Projects
Project Type (vehicles, fixed facility, support)
Ridership Impact
Impact on Safety & Security
Time to Implementation
Impact
Existing Physical Condition

14. Transportation Factors for Bike/Ped
Safety
Impact on Safety
Network Connections
Feasibility
Existing Surface Conditions
Complete Streets
Project Status

15. Transportation Factors for Non-Roadway Freight Projects
Modal Traffic Flow
Impact on Roadway Congestion
Impact on Safety
Project Status
Reliability
Existing Facility Conditions

16. Planning Factors for STP/SNK
Technology
Environmental Justice
Economic Vitality
Investment/Employment Bonus
Air Quality
Intermodal Elements
Replacement/Expansion
Strategic Regional Policy Plan
Local Plans
Local Share
History of Project Delivery

17. Technology New Element (STP/SNK only)
Awards points for equipment, technologies or materials that advance the state of transportation in the region.
Connected vehicles
Autonomous vehicles
Optimized systems
Advanced materials
All modes eligible

18. Environmental Justice Factor
Overall impacts to designated Environmental Justice communities
Benefits – direct or indirect
Negative Impacts – temporary or permanent
Designated EJ Communities—Minority, Low Income, Zero-Car households, Elderly, Persons with Disabilities

19. Environmental Justice Factor (continued)
Examples of Impacts:
Access to a senior citizen building
Relocation of a bus stop or pedestrian crossing
Closure of a public sidewalk
Reduced/restricted on-street parking
Goal
Demonstrate a working philosophy to ensure
that your project will NOT cause undue or
disproportionate hardship on any of the five
designated communities

20. Economic Vitality Existing Employment Employment within ½ mile buffer
OKI will score
New Investment or New Employment Bonus Points
Documented new investment or job creation within project area provided by the applicant

21. OKI Employment Calculator

22. Air Quality Reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled
Reduction in Vehicle Hours Traveled
Cleaner vehicle emissions
OKI uses methodology approved by Ohio
Statewide Urban CMAQ Committee
1 reduced, range of 1- 3
2 or more reduced, range of 4 or 5

23. Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduce Vehicle Hours Traveled
No Reduction
Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled
Reduce Vehicle Hours Traveled
Reduce Vehicle Emissions
Road resurfacing
Road connector resulting in shorter route
Traffic flow improvements
Bus Replacement
Replacing existing infrastructure
New bike facility
Traffic signal interconnect
Geometric correction
New sidewalk connection
Intersection turn lanes
Items to include in application: length of project, before and after signal delay (intersection improvement), impact on vehicle trips, number and type of buses being replaced.

24. Intermodal Elements Factor
New or improved connections between modes.
i.e. between barge and rail
Roadway to port
New pedestrian connection to transit

25. Replacement/Expansion Factor
Long Range Plan places emphasis on maintaining existing infrastructure
Range of points available depending upon nature of the project:
100% Replacement
75% Replacement/25% Expansion
50% Replacement/50% Expansion
25% Replacement/75% Expansion
100% Expansion

26. Strategic Regional Policy Plan
Adopted in 2005 and updated in 2014
Primary goal being to bring about more consistency between regional long range transportation planning, and local land use planning.

27. Strategic Regional Policy Plan
Points awarded for:
Projects located in an area with mixed land uses and/or will enhance mixed land uses
Projects serving brownfield or greyfield properties or areas where infrastructure is underutilized
Projects employing techniques to minimize or offset/compensate for environmental impacts, including green infrastructure strategies

28. Local Planning Factor Points awarded for:
Projects consistent with an up-to-date local comprehensive plan
Partial points if consistent but > 5 years old

29. Local Planning Factor Important points to include in the application:
Reference the specific location in the Comprehensive Plan, such as page number(s), where the project is referenced/supported.
Highlight the Public Participation process for the plan.
Describe the Land Use/Transportation relationship.

30. Local Share (Match)
Additional points will be awarded for applicants who pledge more local match
Minimum 20% local match = 0 points
Up to 10 points

31. History of Project Delivery
Applicants with projects behind schedule or canceled will be assessed penalties on new applications
Staff will look at projects in the active TIP
One project slips to a later year -3
Two or more slip to later year -5
Project cancelled - 10

32. TA Infrastructure Factors
Project Type
Safety
OKI Plans Recommendations
Connections
Project Status

33. Transportation Alternatives Funding
Sidewalks
Bike/Ped Signals
Safe Routes for Non-Drivers
Traffic Calming
Shared Use Path Facility
Lighting for Safety
On-road Bike Facilities
Historic Preservation
Environmental Mitigation
Turnouts, Overlooks & Viewing Areas
Vegetation Managements
Control Outdoor Advertising

34. TA Safe Routes to School Funding
Sidewalks and/or Crossing Improvements
School On-Site Travel Improvements
Lighting for Safety and Security
Bike Racks
Projects must be within two miles of a school

35. TA Safe Routes to School Factors
School Travel Plan
Education Activities
Encouragement Activities
Enforcement Activities
Project Type
Connections
Project Status

36. Planning Factors for TA
Environmental Justice
Existing Employment
Air Quality
Intermodal Elements
Replacement/Expansion
Strategic Regional Policy Plan (SRPP)
Local Planning
Local Share
History of Project Delivery
Additional Funding Request

37. Prioritization Process for TA Projects
SRTS
Factor
Planning
Factors for
All Projects
Total
Score TA
Factor
50 points
55 points
105 points

38. STP/SNK/TA Contacts STP/SNK Andy Reser – areser@oki.org 513-619-7688
Transportation Alternatives
Summer Jones –

39. STP/SNK/TA Schedule & Funding
March 6, Program Announcement and Workshop
June 1, Applications Due
September 11, Prioritization Subcommittee
September 18, Prioritization Subcommittee (if needed)
October 9, ICC Approval
October 11, OKI Board Approval
By April Included in FY20-23 TIP

40. Resources Project Administration Assistant http://maps.oki.org/PAA/
Project Application