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June 2012

June 2012. Small City Funding Programs. Washington State Transportation Improvement Board. Today’s Agenda. Introductions Application cycle Program changes Proposed program sizes Funding programs Hints for success. Application Cycle. Program Changes. Why?

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June 2012

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  1. June 2012 Small City Funding Programs Washington State Transportation Improvement Board

  2. Today’s Agenda • Introductions • Application cycle • Program changes • Proposed program sizes • Funding programs • Hints for success

  3. Application Cycle

  4. Program Changes • Why? • Improve administration of the Small City Funding Programs • Board policy decisions • Increase sidewalk funding

  5. What Changed? Applications due August 24, 2012 Local Match Landscaping limit raised to 5 percent Eligible engineering percentage Special Studies eliminated Two stages of delay Program Changes

  6. 2012 Funding Programs • Small City Arterial Program (SCAP) • Small City Sidewalk Program (SCSP) • Small City Preservation Program (SCPP)

  7. Proposed Program Sizes

  8. Program Regions

  9. Small City Arterial Program (SCAP) • SCAP Objectives • Addresses safety • Improves arterial street condition • Connects public facilities

  10. SCAP Regional Distribution

  11. SCAP Requirements • Eligibility • Eligible Agencies • Eligible Routes • Requirements • Minimum Local Match • Certify full funding • WSDOT Concurrence • Grant Size

  12. Project Development • Design • Construction • Non-eligible

  13. SCAP Characteristics • Project Types • Scope

  14. SCAP Rating Criteria

  15. Safety 40 Points • Correctable Accidents • Correctable Safety Hazards

  16. Pavement Condition 30 Points • Existing Pavement Condition • New Route

  17. Local Support 20 Points • Local Match • Network Development • Connectivity

  18. Sustainability 10 Points

  19. Is Your Project Competitive?

  20. Small City Sidewalk Program (SCSP) • SCSP Objectives • Enhance and promote pedestrian safety and mobility by providing pedestrian access, system continuity and connectivity

  21. SCSP Funding Distribution

  22. SCSP Requirements • Eligibility • Eligible Agencies • Eligible Routes • Requirements • Minimum Local Match • Certify full funding • WSDOT Concurrence • Grant Size

  23. Project Development • Design • Construction • Non-eligible

  24. SCSP Characteristics • Site preparation • Sidewalk • ADA ramps • Drainage • Landscaping

  25. SCSP Rating Criteria

  26. Pedestrian Safety 55 Points • Existing Conditions • Accident History • Request Accident Data from WSDOT • Existing Hazards

  27. Pedestrian Connectivity 30 Points • Facilities Served • Direct Access • Indirect Access • Sidewalk Continuity

  28. 10 Points Sustainability

  29. Local Support 5 Points • Greater than Minimum Local Match

  30. Is Your Project Competitive? Small City Sidewalk Program

  31. Small City Preservation Program (SCPP) • SCPP Objective • Rehabilitate and maintain local agency street and sidewalk systems

  32. SCPP Requirements • Eligibility • Eligible Agencies • Eligible Routes • Requirements • Minimum Local Match • WSDOT Concurrence

  33. SCPP Project Development • Design Engineering • Construction Engineering • Construction Contract

  34. SCPP Project Type • Overlay • Chip Seal • Sidewalk Maintenance

  35. SCPP Overlay Rating Criteria

  36. SCPP Chip Seal Rating Criteria

  37. SCPP Sidewalk Maintenance Rating Criteria

  38. SCPP Application Suggestions OVERLAY • Recommended request $50K-125K • Pavement Condition Rating 35 to 70 • Estimate should include prep work • Sidewalk maintenance is allowed • CHIP SEAL • Recommended request $10K - 50K • Pavement Condition Rating 45 to 85 • Sidewalk work not eligible • Estimate should include prep work • SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE • Recommended request $20K - 100K • Not solely for ADA retrofits

  39. Other Funding Opportunities • Small City Federal Match Program • City Hardship Assistance Program

  40. TIB Applications • Download from TIB Website • Not an On-line Form • Submit Only Originally Signed Application with Required Attachments • No Copies Required • Do Not Submit • Applications by Fax or Email • Incomplete Application Packages • Applications Postmarked After the Deadline

  41. Hints for Success • Submit Projects Best Fitting Criteria • Start Applications Early • Answer All Questions • Include All Attachments • Contact your TIB Engineer for Help • Application Package Postmarked no later than Aug 24, 2012

  42. Project Selection • Board selects projects at Nov 16, 2012 meeting • Selected projects posted after the meeting on the TIB website at www.tib.wa.gov • TIB will notify all agencies of the results

  43. Questions?

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