Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program. June 28, 2017

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1 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program June 28, 2017

2 What is Transportation Alternatives Set- Aside Program (TASA)? Enhancement program (combined separated programs; old TAP) Not a grant program (no dollar match required) Pre-construction cost to project sponsor/owner Program funds construction costs only (shovel ready) Competitive selection process

3 Funding

5 How Much Funding Is Available? $13 million statewide (FFY 2018) $55M over 3-yrs Anticipated that Commonwealth will award all 3-yrs of funding this round $661,000 in Lehigh Valley (FFY 2018) $1.98M over 3-yrs Anticipated that LVTS will award 2- years of funding this round All awards anticipated in early 2018

6 Is My Project Eligible? Funding minimum = $50,000 Funding maximum = $1 Million but, Soft Cap Exceptional Value Exception to $1 million Soft Cap Closes a major transportation gap Addresses a significant safety concern Benefits a substantial # of users Provides another substantial benefit

7 Is My Organization Eligible? Local Governments Regional Transportation Authorities Transit Agencies Natural Resource or Public Land Agencies School Districts, Education Agencies, Schools Non-Profits

8 Is My Organization Eligible? Non-Profit Entities Qualifier: Must be responsible for the administration of local transportation safety programs

Recreational Authorities Urban Redevelopment Authorities Municipal Authorities only if

9 Is My Organization Eligible? Regional Transportation Authorities Qualifier: County Recreational Trails Authorities County Recreational Authorities Urban Redevelopment Authorities Municipal Authorities only if establishing document specifically cites transportation or recreation as a stated purpose. Industrial development authorities, for instance, would not be eligible.

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

11 Project Eligibility Pre-Application Pre-Application Eligibility Determinations Due by August 25, 2017 For projects not clearly eligible Determination within one week of submission All projects will be reviewed for eligibility after submission

12 Project Eligibility Pre-Application Project Sponsors MUST meet with staff from the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission and PENNDOT District 5-0 Meetings are anticipated to be scheduled in August 2017 Program attendees will be contacted to assess potential project(s) and set-up a meeting time

13 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA)

Statewide Webinar for Project Sponsors July 13, 2017 @ 1 PM Audio component Bridge # 717-612-4733 Toll-free # 855-750-1027 PIN # 069617 Visual component URL excluding Apple and

14 Statewide Webinar for Project Sponsors July 13, 1 PM Audio component Bridge # Toll-free # PIN # Visual component URL excluding Apple and Mobile Devices: URL including Apple and Mobile Devices:

15 Scope and Deliverables Be Specific and Clear Project Limits Right-of-Way requirements Environmental Resources Fit the project into its surrounds (context) Highlight Deliverables Focus on projects that can go to construction within 2-years

Projects Consistency with Regional Plans Consistency with Statewide Plans Consistency with Local Plans Reasonableness of Cost

16 Project Scoring Statewide or Regional Significance Integration of Land Use & transportation Decision Making Collaboration with Stakeholders & Cross Jurisdictional Partnerships PENNDOT Connects Safety Readiness for Implementation/Deliverablity Leverage of Other Projects Consistency with Regional Plans Consistency with Statewide Plans Consistency with Local Plans Reasonableness of Cost Teachability & Transferability Success Factor Environmental Justice/Entitlement Communities Innovation/Design (especially environmental and transportation goals)

17 Justifiably Deliverable Multi-Jurisdictional Partnerships (Stakeholders) Enhances Mobility Supports Environmental Justice Communities Long Range Transportation Plan & Comprehensive Plan Goals/Policies Consistency Integration of Multiple Concepts (e.g. Road Diet with Safe RoutesToSchool) Transferable -TASA Review Criteria- Integration of Land Use and Community Context Cost Reasonable Safety Focused

18 Mobility and Accessibility Traffic Calming and Street Design Transit Oriented Design Modern Roundabouts Walkable Neighborhoods Complete Streets Safe Routes To School Road Diets

design to create safe and inviting places Integrates the existing character of a community, especially historic architecture, building

19 Designed for people of ALL ages and physical abilities whether they walk, bicycle, ride transit or drive Integrates all modes of travel; pedestrian, bicycle, transit and other vehicles Integrate connectivity and traffic calming with pedestrian-oriented site design to create safe and inviting places Integrates the existing character of a community, especially historic architecture, building orientation, street walls and other urban design aspects of a place Integrates green infrastructure Reflects the diversity and cultures of place

20 PennDOT Contacts For questions related to the Electronic Construction Management System (ECMS); reimbursement agreements; consultant selection, project design and inspection; right-of-way clearance; utility clearance; environmental clearances, securing of permits; progress monitoring; utility clearances, scope changes, etc. Scott Vottero, P.E. Project Development Engineer PA Department of Transportation Engineering District Hamilton Street Allentown PA Phone: Fax: Chris Metka Transportation Alternatives Coordinator PA Department of Transportation Center for Program Development and Management 400 North Street, 6 th Floor Harrisburg PA Phone: Fax: cmetka@pa.gov

21 LVPC Contacts For questions related to project design, plan consistency, mobility mix, etc. George Kinney, AICP Director of Transportation Planning Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Boulevard Allentown PA Phone: Mike Donchez Senior Transportation Planner Lehigh Valley Planning Commission 961 Marcon Boulevard Allentown PA Phone:

22 Q: How Many Applications? A: Single application is used to compete for both regional and statewide funding Q: Where Do I Get the Application? A: Q: Where Do I Submit the Application? A:

23 LVPC Resource Center TASA Application Link Program Guidance Link Power Point Presentation LRTP/Comprehensive Plan Link Before Photos Once Project is Selected

Transportation Enhancements, Safe Routes to School, and Recreational Trails to Transportation Alternatives. Pamela Liston, October 30 th, 2013

Transportation Enhancements, Safe Routes to School, and Recreational Trails to Transportation Alternatives Pamela Liston, October 30 th, 2013 Transportation Alternatives Program These projects are intended