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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? 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?
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. TAP
TE
SRTS
RTP
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 Projects
10% will fund Planning and Design
Future program calls will be heldevery other year for construction type projects only Approx. $2 million available
TAP
TE
SRTS
RTP
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.
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
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
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
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:
Traffic Calming TechniquesLighting & other safety related
infrastructure
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
INELIGIBLE ProjectsThe 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
Available FundsFY 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.
Activity Type % of TAP Funding Allocated Total TAP Funding Available
Construction 90% $4,176,000
Planning & Design 10% $464,000
Questions?
Any questions on the TAP Program?
NEXT: Application Process and Scoring Criteria
Application Overview
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 Drive
Weslaco, TX 78596
Application OverviewCompleted Application packets shall include:Project Location Maps & Other Supporting Maps (no more than 15)Itemized Project Cost EstimateResolution of Commitment of Local Match and OvermatchEvidence 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.
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
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
Evaluation & Scoring Criteria
Evaluation Criteria Scoring (Maximum points)
Improving Safety 29
Making Linkages and Connections 24
Incorporates Ped/Bike Design Enhancements and Promotes Active Living
15
Connecting to Employment, Households, and Activity Centers
12
Implementing Active Transportation or Mobility Plan 10
Serving Disadvantaged (Environmental Justice) Areas 10
Total 100
Above and Beyond Criteria Up to 22 (bonus) pts
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Contact Info
Linda de la Fuente, Assistant DirectorOffice: 956-969-5778 Ext. [email protected]
Andrew CanonOffice: 956-969-5778 Ext. [email protected]
Stephen P. Walker R.L.A, District Landscape ArchitectDistrict TAP CoordinatorTexas Department of Transportation - PharrOffice: [email protected]