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Transportation alternatives program

Transportation alternatives program. 2014 application cycle. FDOT – District 4 – LAP Contact information. Ellen Daniel: Local Program Engineer – (954) 777-4480 Arleen Dano: Broward County – (954) 777-4619 Yanique Hopkins: Palm Beach – (954) 777-4561

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Transportation alternatives program

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  1. Transportation alternatives program 2014 application cycle

  2. FDOT – District 4 – LAP Contact information • Ellen Daniel: Local Program Engineer – (954) 777-4480 • Arleen Dano: Broward County – (954) 777-4619 • Yanique Hopkins: Palm Beach – (954) 777-4561 • Alex Mendez: Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River – (954) 777-4522 • Daryl Schneider: Application Support for All Counties – (954) 233-4919 Local Agency Program for Federal Aid Projects

  3. MAP - 21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century • Established the new Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) last year. Combines the previous separately funded programs: Transportation Enhancements and Safe Routes to School (SRTS).

  4. 2014 Application cycle fundingFiscal year 2017/18 MORE MONEY! FIGURES ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

  5. Eligible projects

  6. Eligible projects • On-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized forms of transportation • Infrastructure-related projects and systems that will provide safe routes for non-drivers to access daily needs • Conversion of abandoned railroad corridors for trails • Construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas • Community improvement activities • Environmental mitigation activity • Safe routes to school program

  7. On- AND Off-road Facilities for non-motorized forms of transportation • Sidewalks • Bicycle Infrastructure • Pedestrian & Bicycle Signals

  8. On- AND Off-road Facilities for non-motorized forms of transportation (CONT.) • Traffic Calming • Safety Related Infrastructure, Pedestrian Level Lighting • ADA Compliance Required!

  9. Infrastructure related projects and systems to provide safe routes for non-drivers • Children • Older Adults • Individuals with Disabilities

  10. Conversion of Abandoned Railroad Corridors • Trails for pedestrians, bicycles and other non-motorized users

  11. Construction of turnouts, overlooks and viewing areas • Includes related lighting, interpretation, and pedestrian amenities

  12. Community improvement activities • Inventory, control, or removal of outdoor advertising • Preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities • Vegetation management to improve roadway safety, prevent invasive species, and provide erosion control • Archaeological activities relating to impacts from implementation of a transportation project

  13. Environmental mitigation activities • Pollution prevention • Pollution abatement • Mitigation to address: • Stormwater management and control • Prevention of water pollution related to highway construction or runoff • Reduction in vehicle-caused wildlife mortality • Restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats

  14. Ineligible projects The following activities are NOT included: • Pedestrian and bicycle safety and education (except those targeting children in grades K-8 under SRTS) • Acquisition of scenic or historic easements and sites • Scenic or historic highway programs (tourist & welcome centers) • Historic preservation as an independent activity • Archeological planning • Transportation museums • Promotional activities (except those targeting children in grades K-8 under SRTS)

  15. Ineligible projects (CONt.) The following activities are NOT included: • General recreation and park facilities: playground equipment, sports fields, campgrounds, picnic areas and pavilions, etc. • Routine maintenance and operations • Landscaping only projects • Projects in 5 year work program • Recent construction • Replacement or reconstruction of existing sidewalks, paths and paved shoulders

  16. Whereto Find D4 APPLICATION Info CLICK HERE Here’s the website: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/projectmanagementoffice/Districts/D4LAP/D4LAP.shtm

  17. Application Package Completed Application Typical Section Detailed Cost Estimate Spreadsheet (.xls) Location Map • The checklist includes formats for each.

  18. Application process • Fill out the standard application with: • General Information • Selection of at least one Qualifying Enhancement Activity • Project Description • Location Map • Relation to Transportation System • Detailed Scope of Work • Typical Section • Right of Way (more on this soon!) • Related Project Work Phases • Detailed Cost Estimate (more on this soon!)

  19. Application process: RIGHT OF WAY • No Right-of-Way Acquisition is permitted (including easements) • Public ownership must be displayed at time of application • A project becomes “federalized” as soon as there is any intent to use federal funds in any phase – ALL OF IT • A “federalized” project must follow federal regulations under the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Acquisition Policies Act

  20. Application process: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION • Application is to include checklist describing method of design and CEI • All work on design and CEI work on critical projects must be performed by a FDOT pre-qualified consultant • Critical projects are those greater than $10 million, include work on a structure, or are on the state highway system • Design and CEI consultants shall not be the same

  21. APPLICATION PROCESS: COST ESTIMATE • The cost estimate is one of the most important portions of the application and allows the eligibility reviewers to determine what is included in the project. • The estimate should be prepared by a Professional Engineer and verified by the City Engineer.

  22. APPLICATION PROCESS: COST ESTIMATE • Links to the FDOT Basis of Estimates Manual and Historical Cost Information have been included on the application • Every effort should be made to create the cost estimate based on standard FDOT Pay Items • Standard FDOT Pay Items are required for Critical Projects Here’s the website: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/Specificationsoffice/Estimates/BasisofEstimates/BOEManual/BOEOnline.shtm

  23. APPLICATION PROCESS: COST ESTIMATE (CONt.) Here’s the website: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/specificationsoffice/Estimates/HistoricalCostInformation/HistoricalCost.shtm

  24. APPLICATION PROCESS: COST ESTIMATE (CONt.) • Use this information to fill out the detailed cost estimate in Excel • Once that is complete, the following spreadsheet is generated on the next tab of the spreadsheet • Copy and paste it into your application to summarize the requested

  25. APPLICATION PROCESS: COST ESTIMATE (CONt.) • All projects must include • $5,000* for FDOT In-House Design Support (Phase 31) • $5,000* for FDOT In-House Construction Support (Phase 61) • Criticalprojects will require $7,000 for phase 31 and 61. • 3% FDOT Oversight of CEI (Phase 62) • These required phases will be paid for with TA funds • These phases were added to make the TAP Program self-sustaining

  26. APPLICATION PROCESS: COST ESTIMATE (CONt.) • You MUST request CEI funds(Phase 68)now • If you do not, you cannot take advantage of low bids! • There is a default of 12% of construction costs on the spreadsheet

  27. Process for srts applications • Fill out the basic information on the application and identify your project as Safe Routes to School (SRTS) • Fill out the appropriate SRTS application: infrastructure or non-infrastructure • Evaluation team will determine eligibility • Safety office reviews SRTS components • All SRTS candidate projects sent to Central Office for Review • Un-funded projects may receive funding from Central Office

  28. Safe routes to school (SRTs) contacts Infrastructure Gilbert Soles Traffic Safety Program Manager gilbert.soles@dot.state.fl.us 954-777-4358 Non-infrastructure Carmen Pullins CTST Coordinator carmen.pullins@dot.state.fl.us 954-777-4361

  29. If your project is selected, deemed eligible and programmed you will receive a schedule Projects are scheduled for a certain day and month – NOT just the year Monthly schedule updates are required Agency Submittal items identified 30% Plan Submittal 90% Plan Submittal 100% Plans and Bid Documents (PRODUCTION) Schedule float goal = zero Negative Float > 2 months – must meet with us Need your help for projects with more than 40 days of negative float. Project schedules

  30. IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER • Agency must be LAP certified • Inability to enter into an agreement in the programmed year, FDOT will release funds to District Funds • Translation: if you miss your Production Date, you could lose the funding (month and day)

  31. Speaking of LAP Certification • LAP Certification demonstrates the ability to administer Federal-aid projects based on: • Processes • Procedures • Team • Lap Certification Workshops are held (at least) quarterly!

  32. Certification

  33. Project-Specific vs. Full • Full – County Governments • Departments within the County operate under the same certification • Project Specific – Cities, Towns and Villages

  34. WHERE TO FIND THE Admin. Checklist CLICK HERE Here’s the website: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/projectmanagementoffice/Districts/D4LAP/D4LAP.shtm

  35. Admin. Checklist States where it is! Page? Doc?

  36. Admin. Checklist SIGNATURE PAGE Person In Charge City Manager or Similar 5\5\2014 Local Program Engineer Ellen Daniel 11\10\2014 Jim Wolfe District Secretary Jim Wolfe 11\14\2014

  37. WHERE TO FIND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CHECKLIST Utilized for the Construction Engineering & Inspection CLICK HERE MORE HERE! Here’s the website: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/projectmanagementoffice/Districts/D4LAP/D4LAP.shtm

  38. Professional services Checklist States where it is! Page? Doc? Your initials to verify FDOT initials to approve

  39. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SIGNATURE PAGE Person In Charge City Manager or Similar 5\5\2014 Local Program Engineer Ellen Daniel 11\10\2014

  40. 2014 Enhancement Application Schedulefor Fiscal Year 17/18 Projects • Based on MPO Schedule - Applications due to MPO • May 12, 2014 - MPO submits applications to FDOT • July 14, 2014 - FDOT returns eligibility determinations to MPO • September 12, 2014 – Final rankings from MPO to FDOT for programming

  41. FDOT Contact Personnel Ellen Daniel LAP................….Program Management 954-777-4480 Carmen Pullins SRTS……………...…Non-Infrastructure 954-777-4627 Gilbert Soles SRTS…………………….………..Safety 954-777-4358 Daryl Schneider Consultant Support…….........HDR, Inc. 954-233-4919

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