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Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Examples of Successful 2013 Applications

Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Examples of Successful 2013 Applications. Transportation Alternatives Program SEMU March 19, 2013. Overview of FY2013 Approved Projects. 16 projects approved for funding Average project size/cost = $394,000 Range: $80,000 to $1 million

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Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Examples of Successful 2013 Applications

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  1. Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)Examples of Successful 2013 Applications Transportation Alternatives Program SEMU March 19, 2013

  2. Overview of FY2013 Approved Projects • 16 projects approved for funding • Average project size/cost = $394,000 • Range: $80,000 to $1 million • Average match amount = 35% • Range: 20% to 55%

  3. Factors Considered by RC2 • Mix of projects • Size of project • Geographic distribution • Resources beyond minimum match • Tie to other community projects • Community need • Balancing Creating Success measures

  4. Relating Creating Success to TAP • Economic Prosperity • Desirable Communities • Fiscally Sustainable Public Services • Reliable, Quality Infrastructure • Healthy, Attractive Environmental Assets • Access to Services, Jobs, Markets, and Amenities More Information: http://www.semcog.org/CreatingSuccess.aspx

  5. Relating Creating Success to TAP Does the project consider holistic outcomes? • Connectivity • Project increases walkability / link to regional connections… • Access • Project improves access for pedestrian to public spaces… • Environmental Quality • Project utilizes green infrastructure to improve the quality of water, air, wildlife… • Desirable Communities • Project attracts people to commercial areas and quality of life amenities, such as parks, civic centers, etc.

  6. Examples of approved FY13 TAP Projects • West Nine Mile Streetscape (City of Ferndale) • Bridge to Bay Trail (City of Port Huron/St. Clair County) • North Dixie Highway Median & Bicycle Pathway (City of Monroe) • Clinton River Trail & Macomb Orchard Trail Safety Crossing (City of Rochester)

  7. West Nine Mile StreetscapeCity of Ferndale • Widen sidewalk from 5’ to 7’ • Increased pedestrian access / eliminates current ADA barriers • Reduce traffic lanes from 5-3 lanes with on street parking • Aligns with profile of Nine Mile within the city’s downtown/main street • Installation of “sharrows” for increased biking safety and access

  8. West Nine Mile StreetscapeCity of Ferndale • Enhance environmental quality & storm water mitigation • Porous pavement installation, environmentally friendly streetscape materials and landscaping • Promotes multi-modal transportation • Benches, trash receptacles, bike loops/racks strategically aligned with bus stops

  9. Illustrate Community NeedCity of Ferndale

  10. Display past success / Link to larger system (connections)

  11. Bridge to Bay Trail(Port Huron/St Clair County) • Non-motorized path • Enhances/connects to larger regional system • Planned 54 mile Bridge to Bay nonmotorized trail • Links trail directly to surrounding neighborhoods

  12. Bridge to Bay Trail(Port Huron/St Clair County) • Increases public access to St Clair River shoreline • Fishing, recreation, boating, walking, biking, site-seeing • Ties directly with local and county economic development strategy • Promoting tourism through waterfront access and natural resources

  13. Link to larger system / Regional Significance & Impact

  14. N. Dixie Hwy Median & Bicycle PathwayCity of Monroe • Landscaping to promote traffic calming • Remove center turn lane • Install raised median (road-diet) • Off-street bicycle pathway • Connects to multiple city/region priorities • Access to Monroe Multi-Sports complex • Access to River Raisin Heritage Trail

  15. Connections to larger system & improves ped/bike access

  16. Clinton River Trail & Macomb Orchard TrailCity of Rochester • Improves pedestrian safety with refuge island, signage, stripping, & flashing beacon • Regional priority / cross jurisdictional • 2 communities / 2 counties • Broad stakeholder engagement/involvement • Improves public access to Yates Cider Mill / Bloomer Park

  17. Review of successful FY13 Projects • Promotes holistic outcomes • Alignment with Creating Success initiative • Enhances regional connections • Linkages to larger system • Detailed & complete application / budget • Sound match – commitment of multiple stakeholders • Photos of current / existing conditions • Sketches, concept renderings

  18. Review of successful FY13 Projects • Coordination & collaboration of stakeholders • Community / public input & involvement • “Competitive” project size/cost • Compliments or enhances previously funded projects / initiatives • Record of good stewardship of fed. funding

  19. Contacts • SEMCOG • Steve Brudzinski (project eligibility) • (313) 324-3321 brudzinski@semcog.org • Kevin Vettraino (project development assistance) • (313) 324-3357 vettraino@semcog.org • Kajal Patal(Safe Routes to School) • (313) 324-3329 patel@semcog.org • MDOT • Vince Ranger (Regional Grant Coordinator) • (248) 483-5130 rangerv@michigan.gov • Bruce Kadzban(project implementation / obligation) • (517) 335-2229 kadzbanb@michigan.gov

  20. Questions?

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