Funding Summary

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Funding Summary

• CMA BOARD RETREAT
• Friday, February 10, 2006

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• Funding Programs
• Project Needs, Eligibility and Flexibility

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• MTC Program Guidelines
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• Federal Funding Program Guidelines

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PROGRAMS
MTC PROGRAM   PROGRAM FUNDING SOURCES
Local Streets and Roads Rehabilitation (LSR)   FEDERAL - SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) - 100
 
TRANSPORTATION FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES/HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TLC/HIP)   FEDERAL - TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (TE) - about 70CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY PROGRAM (CMAQ) - about 30
 
Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Program (RBPP)   FEDERAL - CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY PROGRAM (CMAQ) - 100
 
Lifeline Transportation Program   FEDERAL - JOBS ACCESS AND REVERSE COMMUTE (JARC) - about 42CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY PROGRAM (CMAQ) - about 36STATE - STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE (STA) - about 22
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Local Streets and Road Program
MTC PROGRAM GUIDELINES   FEDERAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Local Streets and Roads Rehabilitation  
Federal Funding Sources STP (100)   STP (100)
Eligible Activities Pavement rehabilitation and preventative maintenance projects located on the Federal-Aid System   Eligible Activities - That Match MTC Program Criteria Construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, resurfacing, restoration, and operational improvements on roadways
Eligible Activities - That DON'T Match the MTC Program Criteria Transit projects eligible for assistance under the Federal Transit Act Intracity or intercity bus terminals and facilities Corridor parking facilities and programs Carpool projects Bicycle and pedestrian projects Highway and transit safety projects Traffic monitoring and management programs Planning
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Local Streets and Road Program
MTC PROGRAM GUIDELINES   FEDERAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Local Streets and Roads Rehabilitation  
Federal Funding Sources STP (100)   STP (100)
Eligible Activities Pavement rehabilitation and preventative maintenance projects located on the Federal-Aid System   Eligible Activities - That Match MTC Program Criteria Construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, resurfacing, restoration, and operational improvements on roadways
Eligible Activities - That DON'T Match the MTC Program Criteria Transit projects eligible for assistance under the Federal Transit Act Intracity or intercity bus terminals and facilities Corridor parking facilities and programs Carpool projects Bicycle and pedestrian projects Highway and transit safety projects Traffic monitoring and management programs Planning
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Regional Bike and Pedestrian Program (RBPP)
MTC PROGRAM GUIDELINES   FEDERAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Federal Funding Sources - CMAQ (100)   CMAQ (100)
Eligible Activities Regionally significant bicycle and pedestrian projects, Including Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths and bridges On-Street Bike Lanes Pedestrian Street Crossings Streetscaping Traffic calming design features Way finding signage   Eligible Activities - That Match MTC Program Criteria Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
  Eligible Activities - That DON'T Match the MTC Program Criteria Transit Projects Traffic Flow Improvements Travel Demand Management Strategies Ride Sharing Programs Education and Outreach Inspection and Maintenance Programs Extreme Cold Start Programs Alternative "Clean" Fuels Experimental Pilot Projects Telecommuting Intermodal Freight Fare/Fee Subsidy Programs Public/Private Partnerships
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Regional Bike and Pedestrian Program (RBPP)
MTC PROGRAM GUIDELINES   FEDERAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Federal Funding Sources - CMAQ (100)   CMAQ (100)
Eligible Activities Regionally significant bicycle and pedestrian projects, Including Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths and bridges On-Street Bike Lanes Pedestrian Street Crossings Streetscaping Traffic calming design features Way finding signage   Eligible Activities - That Match MTC Program Criteria Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
  Eligible Activities - That DON'T Match the MTC Program Criteria Transit Projects Traffic Flow Improvements Travel Demand Management Strategies Ride Sharing Programs Education and Outreach Inspection and Maintenance Programs Extreme Cold Start Programs Alternative "Clean" Fuels Experimental Pilot Projects Telecommuting Intermodal Freight Fare/Fee Subsidy Programs Public/Private Partnerships
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Transportation for Livable Communities/Housing
Improvement Program (TLC/HIP)
MTC PROGRAM GUIDELINES   FEDERAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
TLC/HIP Federal Funding Sources - TE (about 70) CMAQ (about 30)   TE (about 70)
Eligible Activities Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths and bridges On-Street Bike Lanes Pedestrian Plazas Pedestrian Street Overcrossings Streetscaping Traffic calming design features Transit stop amenities Way finding signage Gateway features   Eligible Activities - That Match MTC Program Criteria Pedestrian and bicycle facilities at a level above and beyond what an STP/CMAQ grant would minimally fund.
  Eligible Activities - That DON'T Match the MTC Program Criteria Safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites Scenic or historic highway programs Landscaping Historic preservation Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation infrastructure Preservation of abandoned railway corridors (including the conversion and use thereof for pedestrian or bicycle trails). Control and removal of outdoor advertising. Archaeological planning and research. Environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff or reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity Establishment of transportation museums.
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Transportation for Livable Communities/Housing
Improvement Program (TLC/HIP)
MTC PROGRAM GUIDELINES   FEDERAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
TLC/HIP Federal Funding Sources - TE (about 70) CMAQ (about 30)   TE (about 70)
Eligible Activities Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths and bridges On-Street Bike Lanes Pedestrian Plazas Pedestrian Street Overcrossings Streetscaping Traffic calming design features Transit stop amenities Way finding signage Gateway features   Eligible Activities - That Match MTC Program Criteria Pedestrian and bicycle facilities at a level above and beyond what an STP/CMAQ grant would minimally fund.
  Eligible Activities - That DON'T Match the MTC Program Criteria Safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites Scenic or historic highway programs Landscaping Historic preservation Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation infrastructure Preservation of abandoned railway corridors (including the conversion and use thereof for pedestrian or bicycle trails). Control and removal of outdoor advertising. Archaeological planning and research. Environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff or reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity Establishment of transportation museums.
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Transportation for Livable Communities/Housing
Improvement Program (TLC/HIP)
MTC PROGRAM GUIDELINES   FEDERAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
TLC/HIP Federal Funding Sources - TE (about 70) CMAQ (about 30)   CMAQ (about 30)
Eligible Activities Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths and bridges On-Street Bike Lanes Pedestrian Plazas Pedestrian Street Overcrossings Streetscaping Traffic calming design features Transit stop amenities Way finding signage Gateway features   Eligible Activities - That Match MTC Program Criteria Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Transit Projects
  Elibilble Activities - That DON'T Match the MTC Program Criteria Traffic Flow Improvements Travel Demand Management Strategies Ride Sharing Programs Education and Outreach Inspection and Maintenance Programs Extreme Cold Start Programs Alternative "Clean" Fuels Experimental Pilot Projects Telecommuting Intermodal Freight Fare/Fee Subsidy Programs Public/Private Partnerships
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Transportation for Livable Communities/Housing
Improvement Program (TLC/HIP)
MTC PROGRAM GUIDELINES   FEDERAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
TLC/HIP Federal Funding Sources - TE (about 70) CMAQ (about 30)   CMAQ (about 30)
Eligible Activities Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths and bridges On-Street Bike Lanes Pedestrian Plazas Pedestrian Street Overcrossings Streetscaping Traffic calming design features Transit stop amenities Way finding signage Gateway features   Eligible Activities - That Match MTC Program Criteria Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Transit Projects
  Elibilble Activities - That DON'T Match the MTC Program Criteria Traffic Flow Improvements Travel Demand Management Strategies Ride Sharing Programs Education and Outreach Inspection and Maintenance Programs Extreme Cold Start Programs Alternative "Clean" Fuels Experimental Pilot Projects Telecommuting Intermodal Freight Fare/Fee Subsidy Programs Public/Private Partnerships
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Lifeline Transportation Program
MTC PROGRAM GUIDELINES   FEDERAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Lifeline Transportation Program Funding Sources - JARC (about 42) CMAQ (about 36) STA (non-federal) (about 22)   JARC (about 42)
Eligible Activities Innovative and flexible projects that address transportation barriers of low income residents, including Capital improvement projects Capital for operating or programs. Childrens programs Improved access to autos New or enhanced fixed route transit services Restored fixed route transit services Shuttles Taxi voucher programs Transportation projects specific to elderly and disabled residents of low-income communities   Eligible Activities - That Match MTC Program Criteria Auto loan, auto education, and auto repair programs Capital projects such as bus benches, shelters New Bike Path New Fixed Route New shuttle service Pedestrian improvements Purchase public transit vehicles Restore previously discontinued fixed route service Service Expansion Staff to coordinate social service transportation programs Taxi voucher/Guaranteed ride home programs Transit Subsidy Vehicles for use by entity other than public transit provider (vans, buses)
  Eligible Activities - That DON'T Match the MTC Program Criteria Carpool/vanpool programs Purchase of technology (i.e. GPS, other ITS applications)
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Lifeline Transportation Program
MTC PROGRAM GUIDELINES   FEDERAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Lifeline Transportation Program Funding Sources - JARC (about 42) CMAQ (about 36) STA (non-federal) (about 22)   JARC (about 42)
Eligible Activities Innovative and flexible projects that address transportation barriers of low income residents, including Capital improvement projects Capital for operating or programs. Childrens programs Improved access to autos New or enhanced fixed route transit services Restored fixed route transit services Shuttles Taxi voucher programs Transportation projects specific to elderly and disabled residents of low-income communities   Eligible Activities - That Match MTC Program Criteria Auto loan, auto education, and auto repair programs Capital projects such as bus benches, shelters New Bike Path New Fixed Route New shuttle service Pedestrian improvements Purchase public transit vehicles Restore previously discontinued fixed route service Service Expansion Staff to coordinate social service transportation programs Taxi voucher/Guaranteed ride home programs Transit Subsidy Vehicles for use by entity other than public transit provider (vans, buses)
  Eligible Activities - That DON'T Match the MTC Program Criteria Carpool/vanpool programs Purchase of technology (i.e. GPS, other ITS applications)
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Lifeline Transportation Program
MTC PROGRAM GUIDELINES   FEDERAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Lifeline Transportation Program Funding Sources - JARC (about 42) CMAQ (about 36) STA (non-federal) (about 22)   CMAQ (about 36)
Eligible Activities Innovative and flexible projects that address transportation barriers of low income residents, including Capital improvement projects Capital for operating or programs. Childrens programs Improved access to autos New or enhanced fixed route transit services Restored fixed route transit services Shuttles Taxi voucher programs Transportation projects specific to elderly and disabled residents of low-income communities   Eligible Activities - That Match MTC Program Criteria Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Transit Projects Education and Outreach Experimental Pilot Projects Fare/Fee Subsidy Programs Public/Private Partnerships
  Eligible Activities - That DON'T Match the MTC Program Criteria Traffic Flow Improvements Travel Demand Management Strategies Ride Sharing Programs Inspection and Maintenance Programs Extreme Cold Start Programs Alternative "Clean" Fuels Telecommuting Intermodal Freight
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Lifeline Transportation Program
MTC PROGRAM GUIDELINES   FEDERAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Lifeline Transportation Program Funding Sources - JARC (about 42) CMAQ (about 36) STA (non-federal) (about 22)   CMAQ (about 36)
Eligible Activities Innovative and flexible projects that address transportation barriers of low income residents, including Capital improvement projects Capital for operating or programs. Childrens programs (limited) Improved access to autos New or enhanced fixed route transit services (limited) Restored fixed route transit services Shuttles Taxi voucher programs (limited) Transportation projects specific to elderly and disabled residents of low-income communities (limited)   Eligible Activities - That Match MTC Program Criteria Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Transit Projects Education and Outreach Experimental Pilot Projects Fare/Fee Subsidy Programs Public/Private Partnerships
  Eligible Activities - That DON'T Match the MTC Program Criteria Traffic Flow Improvements Travel Demand Management Strategies Ride Sharing Programs Inspection and Maintenance Programs Extreme Cold Start Programs Alternative "Clean" Fuels Telecommuting Intermodal Freight
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Lifeline Transportation Program
MTC PROGRAM GUIDELINES   FEDERAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Lifeline Transportation Program Funding Sources - JARC (about 42) CMAQ (about 36) STA (non-federal) (about 22)   STA (non-federal) (about 22)
Eligible Activities Innovative and flexible projects that address transportation barriers of low income residents, including Capital improvement projects Capital for operating or programs Childrens programs Improved access to autos New or enhanced fixed route transit services Restored fixed route transit services Shuttles Taxi voucher programs Transportation projects specific to elderly and disabled residents of low-income communities   Eligible Activities - That Match MTC Program Criteria Transportation planning and mass transportation purposes including Transit service for those, such as the disabled, who cannot use conventional transit services. Transportation services which link intracommunity origins and destinations. Transportation services for any group requiring special transportation assistance. Planning Capital expenditures to acquire vehicles and related equipment for the transportation services.
  Eligible Activities - That DON'T Match the MTC Program Criteria Passenger rail service operations and capital improvements.
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Lifeline Transportation Program
MTC PROGRAM GUIDELINES   FEDERAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Lifeline Transportation Program Funding Sources - JARC (about 42) CMAQ (about 36) STA (non-federal) (about 22)   STA (non-federal) (about 22)
Eligible Activities Innovative and flexible projects that address transportation barriers of low income residents, including Capital improvement projects Capital for operating or programs Childrens programs Improved access to autos New or enhanced fixed route transit services Restored fixed route transit services Shuttles Taxi voucher programs Transportation projects specific to elderly and disabled residents of low-income communities   Eligible Activities - That Match MTC Program Criteria Transportation planning and mass transportation purposes including Transit service for those, such as the disabled, who cannot use conventional transit services. Transportation services which link intracommunity origins and destinations. Transportation services for any group requiring special transportation assistance. Planning Capital expenditures to acquire vehicles and related equipment for the transportation services.
  Eligible Activities - That DON'T Match the MTC Program Criteria Passenger rail service operations and capital improvements.
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MTC Programs
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MTC Programs
Total Funding 55M
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Current Programs

• MTC programs a portion of the funds directly,
  including programs such as
• 511 - TravInfo
• Translink Program
• Rideshare Program
• Freeway Ops-TOS, Incident Management
• Regional Transit Marketing
• Regional TLC/HIP
• Regional Bike/Pedestrian

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Current Programs
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Current Programming Strategy

• Smaller amounts of funding in each program
• Smaller projects as the programming amounts are
  smaller
• Project sponsor focus on how a project may fit
  within a funding programs guidelines rather than
  on a projects overall priority

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Programming Strategy Options

• Consolidate programs
• Allow more programming flexibility
• Allow more exchanges to facilitate flexibility
• Others?