Funding Levels Similar funding levels to the Transportation

Enhancement Activities under SAFETEA-LU

FY 2013 $808760000

FY 2014 $819900000

Total TAP funding is 2 of MAP-21 highway funding

Funded via set-aside from each Statersquos formula programs

Funding structure Steps in the TAP suballocation process

1 States receive an apportionment of TAP funds

2 Funds are set aside for the Recreational Trails Program at FY 2009 levels ($8416 m) (unless the State opts out)

3 Of the remaining funds

50 are suballocated by population (large urbanized areas other urban areas rural areas)

50 are available for any area of the State

TAP Eligible activities

Transportation Alternatives (TA) as defined

Construction planning and design of hellipfacilities for pedestrians bicyclists compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act

hellipsafe routes for non-drivershellip to access daily needs

Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trailshellip

Construction of turnouts overlooks and viewing areas

TAP Eligible Activities (continued)

TA as defined (continued)

Community improvement activities includingmdash

inventory control or removal of outdoor advertising

historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities

vegetation management practiceshellip

archaeological activities relating to impacts from implementation of a transportation project eligible under this title

TAP Eligible Activities (continued)

TA as defined (continued)

Any environmental mitigation activityhellip

address stormwater management control and water pollution prevention or abatement related to highway construction or due to highway runoffhellip or

reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality or to restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats

TAP Eligible Activities (continued)

The Recreational Trails Program under section 206

Safe Routes to School under section 1404 of the SAFETEAndashLU

Planning designing or constructing boulevards and other roadways largely in the right-of-way of former Interstate System routes or other divided highways

TE Activities No Longer Eligible Safety and educational activities for pedestrians and

bicycles Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic

sites Scenic or historic highway programs (including visitor

and welcome centers) Historic preservation as an independent activity

unrelated to historic transportation facilities Operation of historic transportation facilities Archaeological planning and research undertaken for

proactive planning This category now must be used only as mitigation for highway projects

Transportation museums

Safe Routes to School Eligibility

Safe Routes to School (SRTS)

No setaside funding for SRTS

All eligibilities remain

Allocation of funds for Infrastructure and Noninfrastructure activities do not apply (because there is no apportionment)

Option to have a State SRTS coordinator not required

No National Clearinghouse requirement or funds

Recreational Trails Program Eligibility

Recreational Trails Program (RTP) RTP usually administered by a State resource

agency States can opt out of the program States that opt out

Lose the ability to use funds for State RTP administrative costs

Do not return 1 percent to FHWA for administration

May use TAP funds for trails projects using TAP requirements

Recreational trails projects also eligible under STP

Competitive Processes States and MPOs

ldquoShall develop a competitive process to allow eligible entities to submit projects for fundinghelliprdquo

States and MPOs develop their own competitive processes

Eligible Project Sponsors Local governments

Regional transportation authorities

Transit agencies

Natural resource or public land agencies

School districts local education agencies or schools

Tribal governments and

Any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a metropolitan planning organization or a State agency) that the State determines to be eligible consistent with the goals of this subsection

RTP and SRTS keep their own lists of eligible sponsors

Transferability of Funds States may transfer the ldquoany areardquo TAP funds to other

apportioned programs

Funds from other apportioned programs may be transferred into TAPhellip

hellipbut TAP projects are broadly eligible under STP so a transfer is not necessary to use STP funds

In the second fiscal year of MAP-21 unobligated balances of over 100 can be used for any TAP-eligible activity or any CMAQ activity

Treatment of Projects TAP projects ldquoshall be treated as projects on a Federal-

aid highwayhelliprdquo

TAP projects must comply with applicable provisions in Title 23 such as project agreements authorization to proceed prior to incurring costs prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon) competitive bidding and other contracting requirements even for projects not located within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway

Does not apply to projects conducted under the Recreational Trails Program setaside

Contact FHWA Office of Human Environment

Christopher Douwes

ChristopherDouwesdotgov

202-366-5013

Gabe Rousseau

GabeRousseaudotgov

202-366-8044

Transitioning to Transportation Alternatives (TA) in Michigan

Amber Thelen Michigan Department of Transportation Presented by Tracy Hadden Loh National Transportation

Enhancements Clearinghouse

M-1Woodward Avenue and M-3Gratiot Avenue Streetscape Projects - City of Detroit

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Efficient use of TA dollars

bull Fund and implement quality defensible projects with high level of local support and economic benefit

bull Avoid disruption of existing TE and SRTS projects that are ldquoin the pipelinerdquo and planned for FY 13 implementation

ndash Utilize the remaining unobligated apportionment

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Maintain ability of TA to support Context

Sensitive Solutions (CSS) outcomes just as TE supported CSS outcomes

bull Continue to support statewide initiatives such as Placemaking RegionalStatewide Trail Connectivity and Complete Streets

bull Continue program processes to work well and coordinate with other funding sources

How will we meet these goals bull Collaboration with Michiganrsquos MPOrsquos

bull With support from FHWA and NTEC

bull Using lessons learned from our 20-year experience with TE to develop a successful TA program

US-41Shelden Avenue Historic Brick Street and Streetscape City of Houghton

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

Funding structure Steps in the TAP suballocation process

1 States receive an apportionment of TAP funds

2 Funds are set aside for the Recreational Trails Program at FY 2009 levels ($8416 m) (unless the State opts out)

3 Of the remaining funds

50 are suballocated by population (large urbanized areas other urban areas rural areas)

50 are available for any area of the State

TAP Eligible activities

Transportation Alternatives (TA) as defined

Construction planning and design of hellipfacilities for pedestrians bicyclists compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act

hellipsafe routes for non-drivershellip to access daily needs

Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trailshellip

Construction of turnouts overlooks and viewing areas

TAP Eligible Activities (continued)

TA as defined (continued)

Community improvement activities includingmdash

inventory control or removal of outdoor advertising

historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities

vegetation management practiceshellip

archaeological activities relating to impacts from implementation of a transportation project eligible under this title

TAP Eligible Activities (continued)

TA as defined (continued)

Any environmental mitigation activityhellip

address stormwater management control and water pollution prevention or abatement related to highway construction or due to highway runoffhellip or

reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality or to restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats

TAP Eligible Activities (continued)

The Recreational Trails Program under section 206

Safe Routes to School under section 1404 of the SAFETEAndashLU

Planning designing or constructing boulevards and other roadways largely in the right-of-way of former Interstate System routes or other divided highways

TE Activities No Longer Eligible Safety and educational activities for pedestrians and

bicycles Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic

sites Scenic or historic highway programs (including visitor

and welcome centers) Historic preservation as an independent activity

unrelated to historic transportation facilities Operation of historic transportation facilities Archaeological planning and research undertaken for

proactive planning This category now must be used only as mitigation for highway projects

Transportation museums

Safe Routes to School Eligibility

Safe Routes to School (SRTS)

No setaside funding for SRTS

All eligibilities remain

Allocation of funds for Infrastructure and Noninfrastructure activities do not apply (because there is no apportionment)

Option to have a State SRTS coordinator not required

No National Clearinghouse requirement or funds

Recreational Trails Program Eligibility

Recreational Trails Program (RTP) RTP usually administered by a State resource

agency States can opt out of the program States that opt out

Lose the ability to use funds for State RTP administrative costs

Do not return 1 percent to FHWA for administration

May use TAP funds for trails projects using TAP requirements

Recreational trails projects also eligible under STP

Competitive Processes States and MPOs

ldquoShall develop a competitive process to allow eligible entities to submit projects for fundinghelliprdquo

States and MPOs develop their own competitive processes

Eligible Project Sponsors Local governments

Regional transportation authorities

Transit agencies

Natural resource or public land agencies

School districts local education agencies or schools

Tribal governments and

Any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a metropolitan planning organization or a State agency) that the State determines to be eligible consistent with the goals of this subsection

RTP and SRTS keep their own lists of eligible sponsors

Transferability of Funds States may transfer the ldquoany areardquo TAP funds to other

apportioned programs

Funds from other apportioned programs may be transferred into TAPhellip

hellipbut TAP projects are broadly eligible under STP so a transfer is not necessary to use STP funds

In the second fiscal year of MAP-21 unobligated balances of over 100 can be used for any TAP-eligible activity or any CMAQ activity

Treatment of Projects TAP projects ldquoshall be treated as projects on a Federal-

aid highwayhelliprdquo

TAP projects must comply with applicable provisions in Title 23 such as project agreements authorization to proceed prior to incurring costs prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon) competitive bidding and other contracting requirements even for projects not located within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway

Does not apply to projects conducted under the Recreational Trails Program setaside

Contact FHWA Office of Human Environment

Christopher Douwes

ChristopherDouwesdotgov

202-366-5013

Gabe Rousseau

GabeRousseaudotgov

202-366-8044

Transitioning to Transportation Alternatives (TA) in Michigan

Amber Thelen Michigan Department of Transportation Presented by Tracy Hadden Loh National Transportation

Enhancements Clearinghouse

M-1Woodward Avenue and M-3Gratiot Avenue Streetscape Projects - City of Detroit

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Efficient use of TA dollars

bull Fund and implement quality defensible projects with high level of local support and economic benefit

bull Avoid disruption of existing TE and SRTS projects that are ldquoin the pipelinerdquo and planned for FY 13 implementation

ndash Utilize the remaining unobligated apportionment

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Maintain ability of TA to support Context

Sensitive Solutions (CSS) outcomes just as TE supported CSS outcomes

bull Continue to support statewide initiatives such as Placemaking RegionalStatewide Trail Connectivity and Complete Streets

bull Continue program processes to work well and coordinate with other funding sources

How will we meet these goals bull Collaboration with Michiganrsquos MPOrsquos

bull With support from FHWA and NTEC

bull Using lessons learned from our 20-year experience with TE to develop a successful TA program

US-41Shelden Avenue Historic Brick Street and Streetscape City of Houghton

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

TAP Eligible activities

Transportation Alternatives (TA) as defined

Construction planning and design of hellipfacilities for pedestrians bicyclists compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act

hellipsafe routes for non-drivershellip to access daily needs

Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trailshellip

Construction of turnouts overlooks and viewing areas

TAP Eligible Activities (continued)

TA as defined (continued)

Community improvement activities includingmdash

inventory control or removal of outdoor advertising

historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities

vegetation management practiceshellip

archaeological activities relating to impacts from implementation of a transportation project eligible under this title

TAP Eligible Activities (continued)

TA as defined (continued)

Any environmental mitigation activityhellip

address stormwater management control and water pollution prevention or abatement related to highway construction or due to highway runoffhellip or

reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality or to restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats

TAP Eligible Activities (continued)

The Recreational Trails Program under section 206

Safe Routes to School under section 1404 of the SAFETEAndashLU

Planning designing or constructing boulevards and other roadways largely in the right-of-way of former Interstate System routes or other divided highways

TE Activities No Longer Eligible Safety and educational activities for pedestrians and

bicycles Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic

sites Scenic or historic highway programs (including visitor

and welcome centers) Historic preservation as an independent activity

unrelated to historic transportation facilities Operation of historic transportation facilities Archaeological planning and research undertaken for

proactive planning This category now must be used only as mitigation for highway projects

Transportation museums

Safe Routes to School Eligibility

Safe Routes to School (SRTS)

No setaside funding for SRTS

All eligibilities remain

Allocation of funds for Infrastructure and Noninfrastructure activities do not apply (because there is no apportionment)

Option to have a State SRTS coordinator not required

No National Clearinghouse requirement or funds

Recreational Trails Program Eligibility

Recreational Trails Program (RTP) RTP usually administered by a State resource

agency States can opt out of the program States that opt out

Lose the ability to use funds for State RTP administrative costs

Do not return 1 percent to FHWA for administration

May use TAP funds for trails projects using TAP requirements

Recreational trails projects also eligible under STP

Competitive Processes States and MPOs

ldquoShall develop a competitive process to allow eligible entities to submit projects for fundinghelliprdquo

States and MPOs develop their own competitive processes

Eligible Project Sponsors Local governments

Regional transportation authorities

Transit agencies

Natural resource or public land agencies

School districts local education agencies or schools

Tribal governments and

Any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a metropolitan planning organization or a State agency) that the State determines to be eligible consistent with the goals of this subsection

RTP and SRTS keep their own lists of eligible sponsors

Transferability of Funds States may transfer the ldquoany areardquo TAP funds to other

apportioned programs

Funds from other apportioned programs may be transferred into TAPhellip

hellipbut TAP projects are broadly eligible under STP so a transfer is not necessary to use STP funds

In the second fiscal year of MAP-21 unobligated balances of over 100 can be used for any TAP-eligible activity or any CMAQ activity

Treatment of Projects TAP projects ldquoshall be treated as projects on a Federal-

aid highwayhelliprdquo

TAP projects must comply with applicable provisions in Title 23 such as project agreements authorization to proceed prior to incurring costs prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon) competitive bidding and other contracting requirements even for projects not located within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway

Does not apply to projects conducted under the Recreational Trails Program setaside

Contact FHWA Office of Human Environment

Christopher Douwes

ChristopherDouwesdotgov

202-366-5013

Gabe Rousseau

GabeRousseaudotgov

202-366-8044

Transitioning to Transportation Alternatives (TA) in Michigan

Amber Thelen Michigan Department of Transportation Presented by Tracy Hadden Loh National Transportation

Enhancements Clearinghouse

M-1Woodward Avenue and M-3Gratiot Avenue Streetscape Projects - City of Detroit

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Efficient use of TA dollars

bull Fund and implement quality defensible projects with high level of local support and economic benefit

bull Avoid disruption of existing TE and SRTS projects that are ldquoin the pipelinerdquo and planned for FY 13 implementation

ndash Utilize the remaining unobligated apportionment

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Maintain ability of TA to support Context

Sensitive Solutions (CSS) outcomes just as TE supported CSS outcomes

bull Continue to support statewide initiatives such as Placemaking RegionalStatewide Trail Connectivity and Complete Streets

bull Continue program processes to work well and coordinate with other funding sources

How will we meet these goals bull Collaboration with Michiganrsquos MPOrsquos

bull With support from FHWA and NTEC

bull Using lessons learned from our 20-year experience with TE to develop a successful TA program

US-41Shelden Avenue Historic Brick Street and Streetscape City of Houghton

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

TAP Eligible Activities (continued)

TA as defined (continued)

Community improvement activities includingmdash

inventory control or removal of outdoor advertising

historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities

vegetation management practiceshellip

archaeological activities relating to impacts from implementation of a transportation project eligible under this title

TAP Eligible Activities (continued)

TA as defined (continued)

Any environmental mitigation activityhellip

address stormwater management control and water pollution prevention or abatement related to highway construction or due to highway runoffhellip or

reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality or to restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats

TAP Eligible Activities (continued)

The Recreational Trails Program under section 206

Safe Routes to School under section 1404 of the SAFETEAndashLU

Planning designing or constructing boulevards and other roadways largely in the right-of-way of former Interstate System routes or other divided highways

TE Activities No Longer Eligible Safety and educational activities for pedestrians and

bicycles Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic

sites Scenic or historic highway programs (including visitor

and welcome centers) Historic preservation as an independent activity

unrelated to historic transportation facilities Operation of historic transportation facilities Archaeological planning and research undertaken for

proactive planning This category now must be used only as mitigation for highway projects

Transportation museums

Safe Routes to School Eligibility

Safe Routes to School (SRTS)

No setaside funding for SRTS

All eligibilities remain

Allocation of funds for Infrastructure and Noninfrastructure activities do not apply (because there is no apportionment)

Option to have a State SRTS coordinator not required

No National Clearinghouse requirement or funds

Recreational Trails Program Eligibility

Recreational Trails Program (RTP) RTP usually administered by a State resource

agency States can opt out of the program States that opt out

Lose the ability to use funds for State RTP administrative costs

Do not return 1 percent to FHWA for administration

May use TAP funds for trails projects using TAP requirements

Recreational trails projects also eligible under STP

Competitive Processes States and MPOs

ldquoShall develop a competitive process to allow eligible entities to submit projects for fundinghelliprdquo

States and MPOs develop their own competitive processes

Eligible Project Sponsors Local governments

Regional transportation authorities

Transit agencies

Natural resource or public land agencies

School districts local education agencies or schools

Tribal governments and

Any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a metropolitan planning organization or a State agency) that the State determines to be eligible consistent with the goals of this subsection

RTP and SRTS keep their own lists of eligible sponsors

Transferability of Funds States may transfer the ldquoany areardquo TAP funds to other

apportioned programs

Funds from other apportioned programs may be transferred into TAPhellip

hellipbut TAP projects are broadly eligible under STP so a transfer is not necessary to use STP funds

In the second fiscal year of MAP-21 unobligated balances of over 100 can be used for any TAP-eligible activity or any CMAQ activity

Treatment of Projects TAP projects ldquoshall be treated as projects on a Federal-

aid highwayhelliprdquo

TAP projects must comply with applicable provisions in Title 23 such as project agreements authorization to proceed prior to incurring costs prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon) competitive bidding and other contracting requirements even for projects not located within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway

Does not apply to projects conducted under the Recreational Trails Program setaside

Contact FHWA Office of Human Environment

Christopher Douwes

ChristopherDouwesdotgov

202-366-5013

Gabe Rousseau

GabeRousseaudotgov

202-366-8044

Transitioning to Transportation Alternatives (TA) in Michigan

Amber Thelen Michigan Department of Transportation Presented by Tracy Hadden Loh National Transportation

Enhancements Clearinghouse

M-1Woodward Avenue and M-3Gratiot Avenue Streetscape Projects - City of Detroit

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Efficient use of TA dollars

bull Fund and implement quality defensible projects with high level of local support and economic benefit

bull Avoid disruption of existing TE and SRTS projects that are ldquoin the pipelinerdquo and planned for FY 13 implementation

ndash Utilize the remaining unobligated apportionment

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Maintain ability of TA to support Context

Sensitive Solutions (CSS) outcomes just as TE supported CSS outcomes

bull Continue to support statewide initiatives such as Placemaking RegionalStatewide Trail Connectivity and Complete Streets

bull Continue program processes to work well and coordinate with other funding sources

How will we meet these goals bull Collaboration with Michiganrsquos MPOrsquos

bull With support from FHWA and NTEC

bull Using lessons learned from our 20-year experience with TE to develop a successful TA program

US-41Shelden Avenue Historic Brick Street and Streetscape City of Houghton

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

TAP Eligible Activities (continued)

TA as defined (continued)

Any environmental mitigation activityhellip

address stormwater management control and water pollution prevention or abatement related to highway construction or due to highway runoffhellip or

reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality or to restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats

TAP Eligible Activities (continued)

The Recreational Trails Program under section 206

Safe Routes to School under section 1404 of the SAFETEAndashLU

Planning designing or constructing boulevards and other roadways largely in the right-of-way of former Interstate System routes or other divided highways

TE Activities No Longer Eligible Safety and educational activities for pedestrians and

bicycles Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic

sites Scenic or historic highway programs (including visitor

and welcome centers) Historic preservation as an independent activity

unrelated to historic transportation facilities Operation of historic transportation facilities Archaeological planning and research undertaken for

proactive planning This category now must be used only as mitigation for highway projects

Transportation museums

Safe Routes to School Eligibility

Safe Routes to School (SRTS)

No setaside funding for SRTS

All eligibilities remain

Allocation of funds for Infrastructure and Noninfrastructure activities do not apply (because there is no apportionment)

Option to have a State SRTS coordinator not required

No National Clearinghouse requirement or funds

Recreational Trails Program Eligibility

Recreational Trails Program (RTP) RTP usually administered by a State resource

agency States can opt out of the program States that opt out

Lose the ability to use funds for State RTP administrative costs

Do not return 1 percent to FHWA for administration

May use TAP funds for trails projects using TAP requirements

Recreational trails projects also eligible under STP

Competitive Processes States and MPOs

ldquoShall develop a competitive process to allow eligible entities to submit projects for fundinghelliprdquo

States and MPOs develop their own competitive processes

Eligible Project Sponsors Local governments

Regional transportation authorities

Transit agencies

Natural resource or public land agencies

School districts local education agencies or schools

Tribal governments and

Any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a metropolitan planning organization or a State agency) that the State determines to be eligible consistent with the goals of this subsection

RTP and SRTS keep their own lists of eligible sponsors

Transferability of Funds States may transfer the ldquoany areardquo TAP funds to other

apportioned programs

Funds from other apportioned programs may be transferred into TAPhellip

hellipbut TAP projects are broadly eligible under STP so a transfer is not necessary to use STP funds

In the second fiscal year of MAP-21 unobligated balances of over 100 can be used for any TAP-eligible activity or any CMAQ activity

Treatment of Projects TAP projects ldquoshall be treated as projects on a Federal-

aid highwayhelliprdquo

TAP projects must comply with applicable provisions in Title 23 such as project agreements authorization to proceed prior to incurring costs prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon) competitive bidding and other contracting requirements even for projects not located within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway

Does not apply to projects conducted under the Recreational Trails Program setaside

Contact FHWA Office of Human Environment

Christopher Douwes

ChristopherDouwesdotgov

202-366-5013

Gabe Rousseau

GabeRousseaudotgov

202-366-8044

Transitioning to Transportation Alternatives (TA) in Michigan

Amber Thelen Michigan Department of Transportation Presented by Tracy Hadden Loh National Transportation

Enhancements Clearinghouse

M-1Woodward Avenue and M-3Gratiot Avenue Streetscape Projects - City of Detroit

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Efficient use of TA dollars

bull Fund and implement quality defensible projects with high level of local support and economic benefit

bull Avoid disruption of existing TE and SRTS projects that are ldquoin the pipelinerdquo and planned for FY 13 implementation

ndash Utilize the remaining unobligated apportionment

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Maintain ability of TA to support Context

Sensitive Solutions (CSS) outcomes just as TE supported CSS outcomes

bull Continue to support statewide initiatives such as Placemaking RegionalStatewide Trail Connectivity and Complete Streets

bull Continue program processes to work well and coordinate with other funding sources

How will we meet these goals bull Collaboration with Michiganrsquos MPOrsquos

bull With support from FHWA and NTEC

bull Using lessons learned from our 20-year experience with TE to develop a successful TA program

US-41Shelden Avenue Historic Brick Street and Streetscape City of Houghton

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

TAP Eligible Activities (continued)

The Recreational Trails Program under section 206

Safe Routes to School under section 1404 of the SAFETEAndashLU

Planning designing or constructing boulevards and other roadways largely in the right-of-way of former Interstate System routes or other divided highways

TE Activities No Longer Eligible Safety and educational activities for pedestrians and

bicycles Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic

sites Scenic or historic highway programs (including visitor

and welcome centers) Historic preservation as an independent activity

unrelated to historic transportation facilities Operation of historic transportation facilities Archaeological planning and research undertaken for

proactive planning This category now must be used only as mitigation for highway projects

Transportation museums

Safe Routes to School Eligibility

Safe Routes to School (SRTS)

No setaside funding for SRTS

All eligibilities remain

Allocation of funds for Infrastructure and Noninfrastructure activities do not apply (because there is no apportionment)

Option to have a State SRTS coordinator not required

No National Clearinghouse requirement or funds

Recreational Trails Program Eligibility

Recreational Trails Program (RTP) RTP usually administered by a State resource

agency States can opt out of the program States that opt out

Lose the ability to use funds for State RTP administrative costs

Do not return 1 percent to FHWA for administration

May use TAP funds for trails projects using TAP requirements

Recreational trails projects also eligible under STP

Competitive Processes States and MPOs

ldquoShall develop a competitive process to allow eligible entities to submit projects for fundinghelliprdquo

States and MPOs develop their own competitive processes

Eligible Project Sponsors Local governments

Regional transportation authorities

Transit agencies

Natural resource or public land agencies

School districts local education agencies or schools

Tribal governments and

Any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a metropolitan planning organization or a State agency) that the State determines to be eligible consistent with the goals of this subsection

RTP and SRTS keep their own lists of eligible sponsors

Transferability of Funds States may transfer the ldquoany areardquo TAP funds to other

apportioned programs

Funds from other apportioned programs may be transferred into TAPhellip

hellipbut TAP projects are broadly eligible under STP so a transfer is not necessary to use STP funds

In the second fiscal year of MAP-21 unobligated balances of over 100 can be used for any TAP-eligible activity or any CMAQ activity

Treatment of Projects TAP projects ldquoshall be treated as projects on a Federal-

aid highwayhelliprdquo

TAP projects must comply with applicable provisions in Title 23 such as project agreements authorization to proceed prior to incurring costs prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon) competitive bidding and other contracting requirements even for projects not located within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway

Does not apply to projects conducted under the Recreational Trails Program setaside

Contact FHWA Office of Human Environment

Christopher Douwes

ChristopherDouwesdotgov

202-366-5013

Gabe Rousseau

GabeRousseaudotgov

202-366-8044

Transitioning to Transportation Alternatives (TA) in Michigan

Amber Thelen Michigan Department of Transportation Presented by Tracy Hadden Loh National Transportation

Enhancements Clearinghouse

M-1Woodward Avenue and M-3Gratiot Avenue Streetscape Projects - City of Detroit

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Efficient use of TA dollars

bull Fund and implement quality defensible projects with high level of local support and economic benefit

bull Avoid disruption of existing TE and SRTS projects that are ldquoin the pipelinerdquo and planned for FY 13 implementation

ndash Utilize the remaining unobligated apportionment

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Maintain ability of TA to support Context

Sensitive Solutions (CSS) outcomes just as TE supported CSS outcomes

bull Continue to support statewide initiatives such as Placemaking RegionalStatewide Trail Connectivity and Complete Streets

bull Continue program processes to work well and coordinate with other funding sources

How will we meet these goals bull Collaboration with Michiganrsquos MPOrsquos

bull With support from FHWA and NTEC

bull Using lessons learned from our 20-year experience with TE to develop a successful TA program

US-41Shelden Avenue Historic Brick Street and Streetscape City of Houghton

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

TE Activities No Longer Eligible Safety and educational activities for pedestrians and

bicycles Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic

sites Scenic or historic highway programs (including visitor

and welcome centers) Historic preservation as an independent activity

unrelated to historic transportation facilities Operation of historic transportation facilities Archaeological planning and research undertaken for

proactive planning This category now must be used only as mitigation for highway projects

Transportation museums

Safe Routes to School Eligibility

Safe Routes to School (SRTS)

No setaside funding for SRTS

All eligibilities remain

Allocation of funds for Infrastructure and Noninfrastructure activities do not apply (because there is no apportionment)

Option to have a State SRTS coordinator not required

No National Clearinghouse requirement or funds

Recreational Trails Program Eligibility

Recreational Trails Program (RTP) RTP usually administered by a State resource

agency States can opt out of the program States that opt out

Lose the ability to use funds for State RTP administrative costs

Do not return 1 percent to FHWA for administration

May use TAP funds for trails projects using TAP requirements

Recreational trails projects also eligible under STP

Competitive Processes States and MPOs

ldquoShall develop a competitive process to allow eligible entities to submit projects for fundinghelliprdquo

States and MPOs develop their own competitive processes

Eligible Project Sponsors Local governments

Regional transportation authorities

Transit agencies

Natural resource or public land agencies

School districts local education agencies or schools

Tribal governments and

Any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a metropolitan planning organization or a State agency) that the State determines to be eligible consistent with the goals of this subsection

RTP and SRTS keep their own lists of eligible sponsors

Transferability of Funds States may transfer the ldquoany areardquo TAP funds to other

apportioned programs

Funds from other apportioned programs may be transferred into TAPhellip

hellipbut TAP projects are broadly eligible under STP so a transfer is not necessary to use STP funds

In the second fiscal year of MAP-21 unobligated balances of over 100 can be used for any TAP-eligible activity or any CMAQ activity

Treatment of Projects TAP projects ldquoshall be treated as projects on a Federal-

aid highwayhelliprdquo

TAP projects must comply with applicable provisions in Title 23 such as project agreements authorization to proceed prior to incurring costs prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon) competitive bidding and other contracting requirements even for projects not located within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway

Does not apply to projects conducted under the Recreational Trails Program setaside

Contact FHWA Office of Human Environment

Christopher Douwes

ChristopherDouwesdotgov

202-366-5013

Gabe Rousseau

GabeRousseaudotgov

202-366-8044

Transitioning to Transportation Alternatives (TA) in Michigan

Amber Thelen Michigan Department of Transportation Presented by Tracy Hadden Loh National Transportation

Enhancements Clearinghouse

M-1Woodward Avenue and M-3Gratiot Avenue Streetscape Projects - City of Detroit

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Efficient use of TA dollars

bull Fund and implement quality defensible projects with high level of local support and economic benefit

bull Avoid disruption of existing TE and SRTS projects that are ldquoin the pipelinerdquo and planned for FY 13 implementation

ndash Utilize the remaining unobligated apportionment

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Maintain ability of TA to support Context

Sensitive Solutions (CSS) outcomes just as TE supported CSS outcomes

bull Continue to support statewide initiatives such as Placemaking RegionalStatewide Trail Connectivity and Complete Streets

bull Continue program processes to work well and coordinate with other funding sources

How will we meet these goals bull Collaboration with Michiganrsquos MPOrsquos

bull With support from FHWA and NTEC

bull Using lessons learned from our 20-year experience with TE to develop a successful TA program

US-41Shelden Avenue Historic Brick Street and Streetscape City of Houghton

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

Safe Routes to School Eligibility

Safe Routes to School (SRTS)

No setaside funding for SRTS

All eligibilities remain

Allocation of funds for Infrastructure and Noninfrastructure activities do not apply (because there is no apportionment)

Option to have a State SRTS coordinator not required

No National Clearinghouse requirement or funds

Recreational Trails Program Eligibility

Recreational Trails Program (RTP) RTP usually administered by a State resource

agency States can opt out of the program States that opt out

Lose the ability to use funds for State RTP administrative costs

Do not return 1 percent to FHWA for administration

May use TAP funds for trails projects using TAP requirements

Recreational trails projects also eligible under STP

Competitive Processes States and MPOs

ldquoShall develop a competitive process to allow eligible entities to submit projects for fundinghelliprdquo

States and MPOs develop their own competitive processes

Eligible Project Sponsors Local governments

Regional transportation authorities

Transit agencies

Natural resource or public land agencies

School districts local education agencies or schools

Tribal governments and

Any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a metropolitan planning organization or a State agency) that the State determines to be eligible consistent with the goals of this subsection

RTP and SRTS keep their own lists of eligible sponsors

Transferability of Funds States may transfer the ldquoany areardquo TAP funds to other

apportioned programs

Funds from other apportioned programs may be transferred into TAPhellip

hellipbut TAP projects are broadly eligible under STP so a transfer is not necessary to use STP funds

In the second fiscal year of MAP-21 unobligated balances of over 100 can be used for any TAP-eligible activity or any CMAQ activity

Treatment of Projects TAP projects ldquoshall be treated as projects on a Federal-

aid highwayhelliprdquo

TAP projects must comply with applicable provisions in Title 23 such as project agreements authorization to proceed prior to incurring costs prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon) competitive bidding and other contracting requirements even for projects not located within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway

Does not apply to projects conducted under the Recreational Trails Program setaside

Contact FHWA Office of Human Environment

Christopher Douwes

ChristopherDouwesdotgov

202-366-5013

Gabe Rousseau

GabeRousseaudotgov

202-366-8044

Transitioning to Transportation Alternatives (TA) in Michigan

Amber Thelen Michigan Department of Transportation Presented by Tracy Hadden Loh National Transportation

Enhancements Clearinghouse

M-1Woodward Avenue and M-3Gratiot Avenue Streetscape Projects - City of Detroit

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Efficient use of TA dollars

bull Fund and implement quality defensible projects with high level of local support and economic benefit

bull Avoid disruption of existing TE and SRTS projects that are ldquoin the pipelinerdquo and planned for FY 13 implementation

ndash Utilize the remaining unobligated apportionment

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Maintain ability of TA to support Context

Sensitive Solutions (CSS) outcomes just as TE supported CSS outcomes

bull Continue to support statewide initiatives such as Placemaking RegionalStatewide Trail Connectivity and Complete Streets

bull Continue program processes to work well and coordinate with other funding sources

How will we meet these goals bull Collaboration with Michiganrsquos MPOrsquos

bull With support from FHWA and NTEC

bull Using lessons learned from our 20-year experience with TE to develop a successful TA program

US-41Shelden Avenue Historic Brick Street and Streetscape City of Houghton

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

Recreational Trails Program Eligibility

Recreational Trails Program (RTP) RTP usually administered by a State resource

agency States can opt out of the program States that opt out

Lose the ability to use funds for State RTP administrative costs

Do not return 1 percent to FHWA for administration

May use TAP funds for trails projects using TAP requirements

Recreational trails projects also eligible under STP

Competitive Processes States and MPOs

ldquoShall develop a competitive process to allow eligible entities to submit projects for fundinghelliprdquo

States and MPOs develop their own competitive processes

Eligible Project Sponsors Local governments

Regional transportation authorities

Transit agencies

Natural resource or public land agencies

School districts local education agencies or schools

Tribal governments and

Any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a metropolitan planning organization or a State agency) that the State determines to be eligible consistent with the goals of this subsection

RTP and SRTS keep their own lists of eligible sponsors

Transferability of Funds States may transfer the ldquoany areardquo TAP funds to other

apportioned programs

Funds from other apportioned programs may be transferred into TAPhellip

hellipbut TAP projects are broadly eligible under STP so a transfer is not necessary to use STP funds

In the second fiscal year of MAP-21 unobligated balances of over 100 can be used for any TAP-eligible activity or any CMAQ activity

Treatment of Projects TAP projects ldquoshall be treated as projects on a Federal-

aid highwayhelliprdquo

TAP projects must comply with applicable provisions in Title 23 such as project agreements authorization to proceed prior to incurring costs prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon) competitive bidding and other contracting requirements even for projects not located within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway

Does not apply to projects conducted under the Recreational Trails Program setaside

Contact FHWA Office of Human Environment

Christopher Douwes

ChristopherDouwesdotgov

202-366-5013

Gabe Rousseau

GabeRousseaudotgov

202-366-8044

Transitioning to Transportation Alternatives (TA) in Michigan

Amber Thelen Michigan Department of Transportation Presented by Tracy Hadden Loh National Transportation

Enhancements Clearinghouse

M-1Woodward Avenue and M-3Gratiot Avenue Streetscape Projects - City of Detroit

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Efficient use of TA dollars

bull Fund and implement quality defensible projects with high level of local support and economic benefit

bull Avoid disruption of existing TE and SRTS projects that are ldquoin the pipelinerdquo and planned for FY 13 implementation

ndash Utilize the remaining unobligated apportionment

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Maintain ability of TA to support Context

Sensitive Solutions (CSS) outcomes just as TE supported CSS outcomes

bull Continue to support statewide initiatives such as Placemaking RegionalStatewide Trail Connectivity and Complete Streets

bull Continue program processes to work well and coordinate with other funding sources

How will we meet these goals bull Collaboration with Michiganrsquos MPOrsquos

bull With support from FHWA and NTEC

bull Using lessons learned from our 20-year experience with TE to develop a successful TA program

US-41Shelden Avenue Historic Brick Street and Streetscape City of Houghton

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

Competitive Processes States and MPOs

ldquoShall develop a competitive process to allow eligible entities to submit projects for fundinghelliprdquo

States and MPOs develop their own competitive processes

Eligible Project Sponsors Local governments

Regional transportation authorities

Transit agencies

Natural resource or public land agencies

School districts local education agencies or schools

Tribal governments and

Any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a metropolitan planning organization or a State agency) that the State determines to be eligible consistent with the goals of this subsection

RTP and SRTS keep their own lists of eligible sponsors

Transferability of Funds States may transfer the ldquoany areardquo TAP funds to other

apportioned programs

Funds from other apportioned programs may be transferred into TAPhellip

hellipbut TAP projects are broadly eligible under STP so a transfer is not necessary to use STP funds

In the second fiscal year of MAP-21 unobligated balances of over 100 can be used for any TAP-eligible activity or any CMAQ activity

Treatment of Projects TAP projects ldquoshall be treated as projects on a Federal-

aid highwayhelliprdquo

TAP projects must comply with applicable provisions in Title 23 such as project agreements authorization to proceed prior to incurring costs prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon) competitive bidding and other contracting requirements even for projects not located within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway

Does not apply to projects conducted under the Recreational Trails Program setaside

Contact FHWA Office of Human Environment

Christopher Douwes

ChristopherDouwesdotgov

202-366-5013

Gabe Rousseau

GabeRousseaudotgov

202-366-8044

Transitioning to Transportation Alternatives (TA) in Michigan

Amber Thelen Michigan Department of Transportation Presented by Tracy Hadden Loh National Transportation

Enhancements Clearinghouse

M-1Woodward Avenue and M-3Gratiot Avenue Streetscape Projects - City of Detroit

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Efficient use of TA dollars

bull Fund and implement quality defensible projects with high level of local support and economic benefit

bull Avoid disruption of existing TE and SRTS projects that are ldquoin the pipelinerdquo and planned for FY 13 implementation

ndash Utilize the remaining unobligated apportionment

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Maintain ability of TA to support Context

Sensitive Solutions (CSS) outcomes just as TE supported CSS outcomes

bull Continue to support statewide initiatives such as Placemaking RegionalStatewide Trail Connectivity and Complete Streets

bull Continue program processes to work well and coordinate with other funding sources

How will we meet these goals bull Collaboration with Michiganrsquos MPOrsquos

bull With support from FHWA and NTEC

bull Using lessons learned from our 20-year experience with TE to develop a successful TA program

US-41Shelden Avenue Historic Brick Street and Streetscape City of Houghton

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

Eligible Project Sponsors Local governments

Regional transportation authorities

Transit agencies

Natural resource or public land agencies

School districts local education agencies or schools

Tribal governments and

Any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a metropolitan planning organization or a State agency) that the State determines to be eligible consistent with the goals of this subsection

RTP and SRTS keep their own lists of eligible sponsors

Transferability of Funds States may transfer the ldquoany areardquo TAP funds to other

apportioned programs

Funds from other apportioned programs may be transferred into TAPhellip

hellipbut TAP projects are broadly eligible under STP so a transfer is not necessary to use STP funds

In the second fiscal year of MAP-21 unobligated balances of over 100 can be used for any TAP-eligible activity or any CMAQ activity

Treatment of Projects TAP projects ldquoshall be treated as projects on a Federal-

aid highwayhelliprdquo

TAP projects must comply with applicable provisions in Title 23 such as project agreements authorization to proceed prior to incurring costs prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon) competitive bidding and other contracting requirements even for projects not located within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway

Does not apply to projects conducted under the Recreational Trails Program setaside

Contact FHWA Office of Human Environment

Christopher Douwes

ChristopherDouwesdotgov

202-366-5013

Gabe Rousseau

GabeRousseaudotgov

202-366-8044

Transitioning to Transportation Alternatives (TA) in Michigan

Amber Thelen Michigan Department of Transportation Presented by Tracy Hadden Loh National Transportation

Enhancements Clearinghouse

M-1Woodward Avenue and M-3Gratiot Avenue Streetscape Projects - City of Detroit

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Efficient use of TA dollars

bull Fund and implement quality defensible projects with high level of local support and economic benefit

bull Avoid disruption of existing TE and SRTS projects that are ldquoin the pipelinerdquo and planned for FY 13 implementation

ndash Utilize the remaining unobligated apportionment

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Maintain ability of TA to support Context

Sensitive Solutions (CSS) outcomes just as TE supported CSS outcomes

bull Continue to support statewide initiatives such as Placemaking RegionalStatewide Trail Connectivity and Complete Streets

bull Continue program processes to work well and coordinate with other funding sources

How will we meet these goals bull Collaboration with Michiganrsquos MPOrsquos

bull With support from FHWA and NTEC

bull Using lessons learned from our 20-year experience with TE to develop a successful TA program

US-41Shelden Avenue Historic Brick Street and Streetscape City of Houghton

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

Transferability of Funds States may transfer the ldquoany areardquo TAP funds to other

apportioned programs

Funds from other apportioned programs may be transferred into TAPhellip

hellipbut TAP projects are broadly eligible under STP so a transfer is not necessary to use STP funds

In the second fiscal year of MAP-21 unobligated balances of over 100 can be used for any TAP-eligible activity or any CMAQ activity

Treatment of Projects TAP projects ldquoshall be treated as projects on a Federal-

aid highwayhelliprdquo

TAP projects must comply with applicable provisions in Title 23 such as project agreements authorization to proceed prior to incurring costs prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon) competitive bidding and other contracting requirements even for projects not located within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway

Does not apply to projects conducted under the Recreational Trails Program setaside

Contact FHWA Office of Human Environment

Christopher Douwes

ChristopherDouwesdotgov

202-366-5013

Gabe Rousseau

GabeRousseaudotgov

202-366-8044

Transitioning to Transportation Alternatives (TA) in Michigan

Amber Thelen Michigan Department of Transportation Presented by Tracy Hadden Loh National Transportation

Enhancements Clearinghouse

M-1Woodward Avenue and M-3Gratiot Avenue Streetscape Projects - City of Detroit

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Efficient use of TA dollars

bull Fund and implement quality defensible projects with high level of local support and economic benefit

bull Avoid disruption of existing TE and SRTS projects that are ldquoin the pipelinerdquo and planned for FY 13 implementation

ndash Utilize the remaining unobligated apportionment

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Maintain ability of TA to support Context

Sensitive Solutions (CSS) outcomes just as TE supported CSS outcomes

bull Continue to support statewide initiatives such as Placemaking RegionalStatewide Trail Connectivity and Complete Streets

bull Continue program processes to work well and coordinate with other funding sources

How will we meet these goals bull Collaboration with Michiganrsquos MPOrsquos

bull With support from FHWA and NTEC

bull Using lessons learned from our 20-year experience with TE to develop a successful TA program

US-41Shelden Avenue Historic Brick Street and Streetscape City of Houghton

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

Treatment of Projects TAP projects ldquoshall be treated as projects on a Federal-

aid highwayhelliprdquo

TAP projects must comply with applicable provisions in Title 23 such as project agreements authorization to proceed prior to incurring costs prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon) competitive bidding and other contracting requirements even for projects not located within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway

Does not apply to projects conducted under the Recreational Trails Program setaside

Contact FHWA Office of Human Environment

Christopher Douwes

ChristopherDouwesdotgov

202-366-5013

Gabe Rousseau

GabeRousseaudotgov

202-366-8044

Transitioning to Transportation Alternatives (TA) in Michigan

Amber Thelen Michigan Department of Transportation Presented by Tracy Hadden Loh National Transportation

Enhancements Clearinghouse

M-1Woodward Avenue and M-3Gratiot Avenue Streetscape Projects - City of Detroit

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Efficient use of TA dollars

bull Fund and implement quality defensible projects with high level of local support and economic benefit

bull Avoid disruption of existing TE and SRTS projects that are ldquoin the pipelinerdquo and planned for FY 13 implementation

ndash Utilize the remaining unobligated apportionment

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Maintain ability of TA to support Context

Sensitive Solutions (CSS) outcomes just as TE supported CSS outcomes

bull Continue to support statewide initiatives such as Placemaking RegionalStatewide Trail Connectivity and Complete Streets

bull Continue program processes to work well and coordinate with other funding sources

How will we meet these goals bull Collaboration with Michiganrsquos MPOrsquos

bull With support from FHWA and NTEC

bull Using lessons learned from our 20-year experience with TE to develop a successful TA program

US-41Shelden Avenue Historic Brick Street and Streetscape City of Houghton

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

Contact FHWA Office of Human Environment

Christopher Douwes

ChristopherDouwesdotgov

202-366-5013

Gabe Rousseau

GabeRousseaudotgov

202-366-8044

Transitioning to Transportation Alternatives (TA) in Michigan

Amber Thelen Michigan Department of Transportation Presented by Tracy Hadden Loh National Transportation

Enhancements Clearinghouse

M-1Woodward Avenue and M-3Gratiot Avenue Streetscape Projects - City of Detroit

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Efficient use of TA dollars

bull Fund and implement quality defensible projects with high level of local support and economic benefit

bull Avoid disruption of existing TE and SRTS projects that are ldquoin the pipelinerdquo and planned for FY 13 implementation

ndash Utilize the remaining unobligated apportionment

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Maintain ability of TA to support Context

Sensitive Solutions (CSS) outcomes just as TE supported CSS outcomes

bull Continue to support statewide initiatives such as Placemaking RegionalStatewide Trail Connectivity and Complete Streets

bull Continue program processes to work well and coordinate with other funding sources

How will we meet these goals bull Collaboration with Michiganrsquos MPOrsquos

bull With support from FHWA and NTEC

bull Using lessons learned from our 20-year experience with TE to develop a successful TA program

US-41Shelden Avenue Historic Brick Street and Streetscape City of Houghton

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

Transitioning to Transportation Alternatives (TA) in Michigan

Amber Thelen Michigan Department of Transportation Presented by Tracy Hadden Loh National Transportation

Enhancements Clearinghouse

M-1Woodward Avenue and M-3Gratiot Avenue Streetscape Projects - City of Detroit

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Efficient use of TA dollars

bull Fund and implement quality defensible projects with high level of local support and economic benefit

bull Avoid disruption of existing TE and SRTS projects that are ldquoin the pipelinerdquo and planned for FY 13 implementation

ndash Utilize the remaining unobligated apportionment

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Maintain ability of TA to support Context

Sensitive Solutions (CSS) outcomes just as TE supported CSS outcomes

bull Continue to support statewide initiatives such as Placemaking RegionalStatewide Trail Connectivity and Complete Streets

bull Continue program processes to work well and coordinate with other funding sources

How will we meet these goals bull Collaboration with Michiganrsquos MPOrsquos

bull With support from FHWA and NTEC

bull Using lessons learned from our 20-year experience with TE to develop a successful TA program

US-41Shelden Avenue Historic Brick Street and Streetscape City of Houghton

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Efficient use of TA dollars

bull Fund and implement quality defensible projects with high level of local support and economic benefit

bull Avoid disruption of existing TE and SRTS projects that are ldquoin the pipelinerdquo and planned for FY 13 implementation

ndash Utilize the remaining unobligated apportionment

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Maintain ability of TA to support Context

Sensitive Solutions (CSS) outcomes just as TE supported CSS outcomes

bull Continue to support statewide initiatives such as Placemaking RegionalStatewide Trail Connectivity and Complete Streets

bull Continue program processes to work well and coordinate with other funding sources

How will we meet these goals bull Collaboration with Michiganrsquos MPOrsquos

bull With support from FHWA and NTEC

bull Using lessons learned from our 20-year experience with TE to develop a successful TA program

US-41Shelden Avenue Historic Brick Street and Streetscape City of Houghton

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

Michiganrsquos TA Program Goals bull Maintain ability of TA to support Context

Sensitive Solutions (CSS) outcomes just as TE supported CSS outcomes

bull Continue to support statewide initiatives such as Placemaking RegionalStatewide Trail Connectivity and Complete Streets

bull Continue program processes to work well and coordinate with other funding sources

How will we meet these goals bull Collaboration with Michiganrsquos MPOrsquos

bull With support from FHWA and NTEC

bull Using lessons learned from our 20-year experience with TE to develop a successful TA program

US-41Shelden Avenue Historic Brick Street and Streetscape City of Houghton

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

How will we meet these goals bull Collaboration with Michiganrsquos MPOrsquos

bull With support from FHWA and NTEC

bull Using lessons learned from our 20-year experience with TE to develop a successful TA program

US-41Shelden Avenue Historic Brick Street and Streetscape City of Houghton

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

Lessons Learned from 20-years of TE in MI bull A lot of demand for these types of projects this

funding

bull It is relatively easy to approve grants it is hard to approve grants that will be implemented

bull Important to understand the entire life of a federal-aid project

bull There are tremendous benefits to be gained from the TE process accommodating the ability for TE funds to be easily paired with other funding sources

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

Challenges bull More eligible activities competing for less

dollars overall

bull Transitioning

bull Short-time frame

bull Unknowns

Southern Links Rail-Trail ndash Lapeer Genesee and Tuscola Counties

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

Challenges bull More division of funds more administration and

coordination

bull Program administration costs are not eligible for TA funds

bull Impact of the ldquoeligible entitiesrdquo section

bull Getting good projects obligated in a reasonable timeframe

Kal-Haven Trail Tunnel under US-131 Kalamazoo County

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

Opportunities bull New partnerships and collaboration have the

potential to

ndash lead to a sharing of perspectives and ideas that will cause well-rounded and sound investments in MIrsquos transportation system

ndash cause greater customer service as new partners learn about each otherrsquos perspectives and operate with greater knowledge and awareness of each other

ndash cause pedestrianbike facilities to operate as a component of an effective transportation system rather than as an enhancement

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24

Contact Amber Thelen TETA Programs Manager Department of Transportation Office of Economic Development Van Wagoner Bldg 425 W Ottawa St PO Box 30050 Lansing MI 48909 Tel 517-241-1456 Fax 517-373-2687 Email thelenamichigangov httpwwwmichigangovtea

Tracy Hadden Loh Director National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse 2121 Ward Court NW 5th Floor Washington DC 20037 Tel 202-974-5110 Email tracyrailstotrailsorg wwwenhancementsorg

24