1. Washington State Transportation Improvement Board U RBAN F UNDING P ROGRAMS 2012

2. Transportation Improvement Board Today’s Agenda Introductions Application cycle Program changes Proposed program sizes Funding programs Hints for success Glimpse into the future

3. Transportation Improvement Board Application Cycle June 1, 2012 August 24, 2012 November 16, 2012

4. Transportation Improvement Board Program Changes Why? ◦ Legislation merged urban accounts in 2011 ◦ Board policy decisions  Increase funding share to major corridors  Emphasize spot improvements  Increase sidewalk funding  Expand preservation support, subject to new funding

5. Transportation Improvement Board Program Changes What changed? ◦ Applications due August 24, 2012 ◦ VE Study based on project risk ◦ Landscaping limit raised to 5 percent ◦ Eligible engineering percentage ◦ Special Studies eliminated ◦ Urban projects to contract in 4½ years ◦ Two stages of delay ◦ Urban Program distributed to 5 regions

6. Transportation Improvement Board 2012 Funding Programs Urban Arterial Program (UAP) Urban Corridor Program (UCP) Sidewalk Program (SP) Expanded Preservation Program (EPP)

7. Transportation Improvement Board Program Regions U RBAN P ROGRAM - Urban Arterial Program - Urban Corridor Program U RBAN S IDEWALK P ROGRAM

8. Transportation Improvement Board 2012 Urban Program Sizes

9. Transportation Improvement Board Urban Program Cities, population >5,000 Counties, urban unincorporated arterials Transportation Benefit Districts Federally classified arterials

10. Transportation Improvement Board Program Objectives Urban Arterial Program (UAP) ◦ Improves safety ◦ Relieves congestion ◦ Addresses roadway physical condition Urban Corridor Program (UCP) ◦ Supports economic development ◦ Encourages funding partnerships ◦ Improves mobility

11. Transportation Improvement Board Regional Distribution

12. Transportation Improvement Board What does TIB require? Sidewalk on both sides Urban Federally classified street Project in adopted six-year Transportation Improvement Program Consistent with local and regional plans Project concurrence from WSDOT if impacting a state highway Must certify full funding within 1 year

13. Transportation Improvement Board Minimum Local Match City Assessed ValuationLocal Match Under $1.0 billion 10 percent $1.0 to $2.5 billion 15 percent Over $2.5 billion 20 percent County Road District ValuationLocal Match Under $3 billion 10 percent $3 billion to $10 billion 15 percent Over $10 billion 20 percent

14. Transportation Improvement Board Project Development Eligible design phase work ◦ Plans, Specifications and Engineer’s estimate ◦ Right of way acquisition ◦ Environmental permitting ◦ Cultural resource assessment ◦ Value engineering study

15. Transportation Improvement Board Project Development Eligible construction phase work ◦ Construction management ◦ Contract work ◦ Construction other

16. Transportation Improvement Board Urban Program Characteristics Grant amount ◦ $1 million to $4 million typical Project types ◦ Reconstruction ◦ Rehabilitation ◦ New street

17. Transportation Improvement Board Urban Project Common Elements ◦ Site prep ◦ Road base and surfacing ◦ Drainage ◦ Traffic control ◦ Illumination ◦ Landscaping ◦ Multimodal components

18. Transportation Improvement Board Non-eligible Work What TIB does not pay for ◦ Excess right of way ◦ Work outside of limits or scope ◦ Engineering over allowable percentage ◦ Landscaping over 5 percent ◦ Undergrounding overhead utilities ◦ New utilities ◦ Utility upgrades not impacted by the project

19. Transportation Improvement Board Urban Program Rating Criteria CriteriaUAPUCP Safety 4510 Mobility 2030 Sustainability 15 Local support 530 Pavement condition 15- Growth & development -15 Total Points 100

20. Transportation Improvement Board Safety CriteriaUAPUCP Correctable accident history 2510 Potential safety hazards 2010 Maximum Points 4510

21. Transportation Improvement Board What are considered hazards? UAPUCP Maximum Points Allowed 2010 Alignment Drainage Access Control Control or Eliminate Parking Merging Traffic Sidewalk Condition School Zone Obstructions Railroad Crossing Illumination Turn Pockets

22. Transportation Improvement Board Mobility Category UAPUCP Level of service 10 Designated truck route 35 Network development 515 CBD/activity center access 3- Freight facility access 3- Maximum Allowed 2030

23. Transportation Improvement Board Sustainability Category UAPUCP Adopted greenhouse gas policy 11 Modal measures 88 Energy measures 44 Environmental measures 44 Recycling measures 44 Maximum Allowed 15

24. Transportation Improvement Board Local Support Category UAPUCP Local match 4- Lead agency funding -5 Private partner match -10 Match above the minimum required -10 Construction ready 55 Right of way certified or not required 11 Maximum Allowed 530

25. Transportation Improvement Board Pavement Condition How is pavement condition determined? ◦ Visual inspection of pavement surface How is the pavement scored? ◦ Ratings less than 70 receive points ◦ New routes Category UAPUCP Pavement Condition 15- New Route 10- Maximum Allowed 15-

26. Transportation Improvement Board Growth & Development Category UAPUCP CBD/Urban center access -3 Freight facility access -3 Employment center increases -5 Increased residential density -5 Annexation area -5 Maximum Allowed -15

27. Transportation Improvement Board What is a good UAP project? Widens to 5 lanes with continuous left turn lane Adds access control Adds sidewalk & bike lane Adds low impact drainage & low energy lighting

28. Transportation Improvement Board What is a good UCP project? Completes new corridor between Division (SR 395) and Trent (SR 290) Removes truck traffic from Riverpoint Campus Extends sidewalk & bike lanes Uses low impact drainage & recycled materials

29. Transportation Improvement Board Application Changes UAP and UCP only Additional traffic counts Revised accident data table Economic development information

30. Transportation Improvement Board Application Tabs Application Accident Analysis Intersection Configuration (if applicable) Additional Segments (if needed) Additional Intersections (if needed)

31. Transportation Improvement Board Segments and Intersections

32. Transportation Improvement Board Intersection configuration

33. Transportation Improvement Board Accident Analysis Each accident by location Dropdown identifies ◦ Segment ◦ Intersection

34. Transportation Improvement Board Sidewalk Program Eligibility Requirements Incorporated cities of 5,000 population Urban counties Federally classified arterials

35. Transportation Improvement Board Sidewalk Program Goals ◦ Improves pedestrian safety ◦ Creates system continuity ◦ Links pedestrian generators

36. Transportation Improvement Board Regional Distribution

37. Transportation Improvement Board What does TIB require? Sidewalk ◦ 5-foot minimum clear width 20 percent minimum local match Certification of full funding within 1 year

38. Transportation Improvement Board Project Development Design ◦ PS&E development ◦ Environmental ◦ Cultural resource assessment Construction ◦ Construction management ◦ Contract completion ◦ Other required work or materials

39. Transportation Improvement Board Sidewalk Program Characteristics Project size ◦ Average TIB funding $200K Project types ◦ New sidewalk construction ◦ Reconstruction

40. Transportation Improvement Board Sidewalk Project Common Elements ◦ Site preparation ◦ Sidewalk ◦ ADA ramps ◦ Drainage ◦ Landscaping

41. Transportation Improvement Board Non-eligible Work What TIB does not pay for ◦ Right of way ◦ Work outside of limits or scope ◦ Engineering over allowable percentage ◦ Landscaping over 5 percent ◦ Undergrounding overhead utilities

42. Transportation Improvement Board Sidewalk Program Rating Criteria CriteriaPoints Pedestrian safety 55 Pedestrian connectivity 30 Sustainability 10 Local support 5 Total Points 100

43. Transportation Improvement Board Pedestrian Safety CriteriaPoints Existing conditions 30 ADA barriers 3 Pedestrian accident history 25 Pedestrian safety hazards 15 Maximum Points 55

44. Transportation Improvement Board What are considered hazards? HazardPoints Maximum Allowed 15 Sight distance Deep ditches Truck volume Traffic volume Obstructions Existing lighting Drainage/snow issues Posted school zone

45. Transportation Improvement Board Pedestrian Connectivity DestinationPoints CBD or commercial development 5 Industrial area 3 Schools 9 Public facilities 6 Recreational facilities 5 Medical facilities 3 Senior center or housing 2 Signed transit stop 2 Sidewalk connectivity 5 Maximum Allowed 30

46. Transportation Improvement Board Sustainability Category Points Adopted greenhouse gas policy 1 Sidewalk /planter strip wider than TIB std 3 Sidewalk network development 2 Low energy lighting or signage 3 Recycled material usage 1 Low impact drainage practices 2 Maximum Allowed 10

47. Transportation Improvement Board Local Support What is local support? ◦ Non TIB funds How is it rated? ◦ 1 point per 1% above 20% local match Local SupportPoints Maximum Allowed 5

48. Transportation Improvement Board What is a good SP project? Completes gap in sidewalk system Addresses accident history & hazards Builds wide sidewalk & adds low energy lighting

49. Transportation Improvement Board Expanded Preservation Program Who is eligible? ◦ Cities with assessed valuation under $2 billion Which streets? ◦ Urban federally classified routes What does TIB require? ◦ ADA ramp upgrade ◦ Local Match

50. Transportation Improvement Board Expanded Preservation Program (EPP) Goals ◦ Preservation assistance to medium-sized cities ◦ Restore functionally classified routes

51. Transportation Improvement Board Minimum Local Match City Assessed ValuationLocal Match Under $1.0 Billion 10 Percent $1.0 to $2.0 Billion 15 Percent

52. Transportation Improvement Board Typical Project Development Design Phase ◦ Development of PS&E Construction Phase ◦ Construction management ◦ Construction contract

53. Transportation Improvement Board Project Scope What your project may include ◦ Road preparation ◦ Overlay ◦ ADA ramp upgrade  Existing ramps must be upgraded to current standards

54. Transportation Improvement Board EPP Rating Criteria CriteriaPoints Agency Rating 15 Segment Rating 85 Total Points 100

55. Transportation Improvement Board Pavement Condition Rating

56. Transportation Improvement Board TIB Applications How to obtain your application ◦ Download from TIB website at www.tib.wa.gov www.tib.wa.gov How to submit your application ◦ Submit original signed application ◦ Include all required attachments ◦ No copies required

57. Transportation Improvement Board Hints for Success Select projects that fit program criteria Start early, particularly with traffic counts and accident data requests to WSDOT Answer all applicable questions Include all attachments Contact your TIB engineer for help Application package must be postmarked by August 24, 2012

58. Transportation Improvement Board Project Selection Board selects projects at Nov 16, 2012 meeting Selected projects posted after the meeting on the TIB website at www.tib.wa.gov TIB will notify all agencies of the results

59. Transportation Improvement Board New selection process coming in 2013 Why? Current process averages out high and low criteria Aligns process with State Transportation Policy Priorities Highest ranking projects relative to state priorities sometimes do not get funding

60. Transportation Improvement Board Criteria Banding

61. Transportation Improvement Board QUESTIONS