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Naviga&ng MAP‐21
Advocacy Advance America Bikes
Safe Routes to School Na&onal Partnership
Agenda
1. Overview of MAP‐21 2. Q & A 3. Campaign Strategies 4. Advocacy Strategies 5. Discussion
Caron Whitaker Campaign Director, America Bikes
Margo Pedroso Deputy Director, Safe Routes to School Na&onal Partnership
1. Overview of MAP‐21 2. Q & A 3. Campaign Strategies 4. Advocacy Strategies 5. Discussion
Overview of MAP‐21
MAP‐21 Basics
Current transporta&on law in effect &l 9/30/12 2 year bill October 1, 2012‐ September 30, 2014 Extends funding at current level
Themes: ☞ Consolidate programs ☞ Streamline project delivery ☞ Give states more flexibility
Changes to Biking and Walking
Transporta&on Alterna&ves – Eligible ac&vi&es – Funding and opt outs – Distribu&on of Funds
Expedi&ng Projects
Eligibili&es to other programs
Consolidates bike/ped programs into new program and changes eligibili&es. Includes:
Transporta&on Alterna&ves
Changes TE eligibili&es, including: ADDS: ✔ Turnoffs, overlooks, viewing areas ✔ Safe routes for non‐drivers ✔ ANY environmental mi&ga&on REMOVES: ✗ Tourist/welcome centers ✗ Museums ✗ Buying scenic/historic sites ✗ Streetscaping ✗ Bike/ped educa&on
Recrea&onal Trails Safe Routes to School
(per current law)
Transporta&on Alterna&ves (rename of Transporta&on Enhancements)
Redevelopment of under‐ used highways to boulevards
Transporta&on Alterna&ves Reduc&on in Funding
SAFETEA LU ‐ FY 2011
Total: $1.2 BILLION
MAP‐21
Total: $808 MILLION
TE
$928 MILLION
SRTS $202 M
RTP $97
TransportaAon AlternaAves $808 M
Na&onally approx. 30% cut State cuts range from 18% (GA) to 51% (VT)
Transporta&on Alterna&ves Funding Distribu&on
State’s TA alloca&on
Minus: Recrea&onal Trails (FY09 level) *unless Governor opted out
Half of $: “PopulaAon pot” Distributed by popula&on share
Half of $: “Unrestricted pot” ** Distributed by state through compe&&on
Variety of local en&&es eligible; state DOT not eligible
MPOs w/popula&on>200K • Receive suballocated funds • Must hold compe&&on to award funds
Remainder distributed by state‐run compe&&on
Split between areas with popula&on of 5‐200k and
below 5k
** Transferability: • State can transfer all of this pot to other transporta&on programs • State can also transfer up to 50% of other funds into TA
Transporta&on Alterna&ves Funding Distribu&on
Recrea&onal Trails Program funding gets taken off the top (unless Governor opts out)
To date: FL and KS have opted out 34 States have confirmed opt ins
Oregon Amount
Total TA Funding $8.96M
Rec Trails $1.6M
Remaining TA funding $7.36 M
Transporta&on Alterna&ves Funding Distribu&on
Remaining funding is divided into 2 equal pots POT 1‐ distributed by popula&on
MPOs Popula&on > 200,000 • Funding is sub‐allocated • MPOs must run compe&&ve grant process
Communi&es with a popula&on < 200,000 • State will run a compe&&ve grant process
Rural areas popula&on < 5000 • State will run a compe&&ve grant process
Transporta&on Alterna&ves‐
Transporta&on Alterna&ves Oregon Example
Map: Rails to Trails Conservancy, h:p://www.railstotrails.org/resources/documents/ourWork/MPOs_by_state
MPO/ Metropolitan area
Percent of Pot 1 Funding (esAmated)
Portland 39%
Salem 6%
Eugene 6.5%
Other areas of the state (pop < 200,000)
48%
Transporta&on Alterna&ves Funding Distribu&on
Remaining funding is divided into 2 equal pots POT 2‐ distributed through compe&&ve grant process run by state.
Eligible En&&es Local/regional governments Tribes Local/regional transporta&on agencies Public land agencies Other local/regional en&&es state deems eligible
State DOT
Transporta&on Alterna&ves Transferability Op&ons
State can choose to transfer funding out Transfer op&on
– up to 50% of TA to any other program – Only out of Pot 2 (Unrestricted pot) – Can also transfer 50% of any other pot INTO TA
Coburn Opt‐ out – based on unobligated balance – Doesn’t apply un&l year 2 – Unique to TA
State of Emergency – Can transfer funding to fix damaged infrastructure – If State gets federal funds for emergency later, must reimburse TA
Transporta&on Alterna&ves Safe Routes to School Issues
Federal Share/Local Match For rest of TA, it’s 80% federal; 20% local dollars Safe Routes to School is 100% federally funded
Infrastructure/Non‐infrastructure Current law: states spend 10‐30% on non‐infrastructure NI definitely eligible, minimums difficult to apply
Coordinators and Clearinghouses
Coordinators – Bike/Ped Coordinator – Safe Routes to School – (TE Coordinator)
Clearinghouses – Safe Routes to School Na&onal Center – Pedestrian/Bicycle Informa&on Center – (NTEC)
Expedi&ng Projects/ Streamlining
USDOT must iden&fy best prac&ces to expedite projects
Expanded Categorical Exclusions (CE) for NEPA SAFETEA LU Categorical
Exclusions
☞ Biking and walking projects
MAP‐21 Categorical Exclusions
☞ Biking and walking
projects ☞ Projects within the right‐
of‐way ☞ Projects with a total cost
of less than $5 million
Highway Safety Improvement Program
HSIP funding increases under MAP‐21 S&ll includes bike/ped and school zone safety eligibili&es
In wri&ng plans, states must consult with: – State nonmotorized representa&ve – May include representa&ves from safety stakeholder groups
Highway Safety Improvement Program
New data and research requirements for states Nonmotorized crash data Motor vehicle crashes that include pedestrians and bicyclists
Iden&fy roadway elements/ features
• That cons&tute hazard... • [and/or] safe condi&ons
Surface Transporta&on Program (STP)
Higher funding, more compe&&on on non sub‐allocated funds
Sub‐alloca&on to metropolitan areas – Same dollar amount as before
Eligibility: ☞ Transporta&on Alterna&ves ac&vi&es eligible ☞ Rec Trails projects eligible ☞ SRTS not listed as eligible, but similar projects fit under new TA eligibility for Safe Routes for non‐drivers
Conges&on Mi&ga&on and Air Quality (CMAQ)
New Eligibility ☞ Project or program that shiqs traffic
demand to… other transporta&on modes
Transferability – States can transfer up to 50% of CMAQ – Increase from ~ 21% in SAFETEA LU
Evalua&on and Assessments – Require cost benefit analysis – Assessment of health impacts
Federal Lands Program Consolidated programs; cuts funding overall
Bicycling and walking facili&es eligible Eliminated the Transit in the Parks program (AKA Sarbanes TRIP Program)
Summary
Transporta&on Alterna&ves – Changes to eligibility – Lower funding – Funding distribu&on changes
• 50% by popula&on • 50% by grant program
Eligibility ☞ Increased opportunity for data and funding under HSIP ☞ Con&nued eligibility under CMAQ, STP, and Federal
Lands
1. Overview of MAP‐21 2. Q & A 3. Campaign Strategies 4. Advocacy Strategies 5. Discussion
Q & A
Darren Flusche Policy Director League of American Bicyclists
1. Overview of MAP‐21 2. Q & A 3. Campaign Strategies 4. Advocacy Strategies 5. Discussion
Campaign Strategies
The Naviga&ng MAP‐21 Campaign
AdvocacyAdvance.org/MAP21
Driven by state leaders
Coordina&ng within state
Gathering intel Determining most effec&ve strategy
Taking ac&on bit.ly/MAP21stateleads
Campaign Goals
Fully fund, staff, and implement Transporta&on Alterna&ves
Maximize bike/ped spending across all programs
Spend exis&ng funds
Spend Transporta&on Alterna&ves funds on Transporta&on Alterna&ves projects
Do not transfer funds out of TA – Transfer funds into TA
Don’t let TA funds accumulate Don’t opt out of Recrea&onal Trails Program
– Broadly successful
Fully Fund TA
Fully Staff TA
Bike/Ped Coordinator Safe Routes to School Coordinator
Transporta&on Alterna&ves Coordinator
Correlation between dedicated staff and bicycle commuting levels
Fully Implement TA
States – call for projects MPOs – grant programs
– Involves stakeholders – Non‐motorized criteria – Prompt implementa&on
Advocacy: Find it, fund it Important for Reauthoriza&on
Fully Spend Exis&ng Funds
Safe Routes doesn’t expire TE available for 3 years How:
– Applica&ons – Announce – Obligate – Build
Fully Maximize Investments Underu&lized Funding Programs
Surface Transporta&on Program (STP)
Conges&on Mi&ga&on and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ)
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
Sec&on 402 Safety Grants
Fully Maximize Investments Suggested Approaches
Policy: Guidance & Policy Applica&on Priori&za&on Commiuee Membership Advocacy: Poli&cal Support Focus on Safety
Fully Maximize Investments Bicycle‐friendly Policies
CMAQ lessons: Regional decision making
– “Sub‐alloca&on” Projects rated by type Set‐asides Inten&onal planning Local advocacy support Quality applica&ons
Campaign Resources
AdvocacyAdvance.org/MAP‐21
List of state leaders Transporta&on Alterna&ves Toolkit
Naviga&ng MAP‐21 Webinars
Robert Ping Technical Assistance Director Safe Routes to School Na&onal Partnership
1. Overview of MAP‐21 2. Q & A 3. Campaign Strategies 4. Advocacy Strategies 5. Discussion
Advocacy Strategies
Show Me the Money: Fully Fund
Bike/ped and SRTS has strong momentum
SRTS is very popular program At least maintain exis&ng levels SRTS and Ped/Bike are already small There is lots of new compe&&on Decisions are being made NOW!!
It Takes People: Fully Staff
Coordinators are cri&cal to move funds to communi&es
Program staff needed at regional and local levels
Diverse advisory commiuees help DOT’s achieve goals
Coali&ons help DOT’s achieve and keep moving forward
DOT staff needed at regional and local/district level
SAFETEA‐LU: Fully Spend
Keep exis&ng SRTS processes Keep exis&ng bike/ped processes No delays in those processes Priori&ze Ped/Bike and SRTS in MAP‐21
SAFETEA‐LU: Fully Implement
ApplicaAons: Hold grant compe&&ons Announce: Award funds without delay Obligate: Get Projects Approved Build: Spend Obligated Funds
SRTS Can Lead and Grow: Fully Maximize
Opportunity: SRTS can help push bike/ped Flexibility: SRTS could even get bigger Make the Case: Health, Safety, Kids
What You Can Do Overall
Act Now!! Check in with your state campaign leader Gather intel on regional, local decisions, &meline Develop local and join state campaigns Ask for mee&ng to gather info and make statements Get Funds to Lower‐Income Communi&es Get SRTS Champions onto Bike/Ped and Health Commiuees – Health in All Policies
Get Decision Makers to Meet and See Programs Go to saferoutespartnership.org ‐ Resource Center
State: What We Are Learning
Some states may push funding decisions to local coali&ons/commiuees
Some may maintain current status, others may combine all into one compe&&on
Many coordinators are not gewng any informa&on about the future
States are wai&ng for FHWA guidance Some DOT staff feel there will be even more spent on bike/ped/SRTS
State: What We Are Learning
Some states are going to spend down SAFETEA‐LU funds on statewide campaigns and contractors
SRTS and other bike/ped will be administered as a single program
Some regional governments may follow state lead/processes
Some states are locked into exis&ng funding for 2013, even 2014/2015
State: What You Can Do
Talk to SRTS, TE and Bike/Ped coordinators and others, especially upper mgmt.
Learn about STP, CMAQ, HSIP funding, decision makers and applica&on criteria
Talk to statewide bike/ped and health advocates Figure out mechanisms that will protect or even increase SRTS funding
Conduct outreach to local advocates to get info out to them, join campaign
Regional/Local: What You Can Do
Connect with other bike/ped/health advocates, get them involved and inspired to work towards regional funding targets
Find out who the decision makers are on bike/ped, what relevant commiuees are ac&ve
RTP ‐ learn &meline, commiuees, public input phases; any new ini&a&ves/ processes being developed by MPO?
Collect data on spending history of MPO, and regional safety and health data
Work with other champions to brainstorm ideas, build playorm – especially health partners
Feed informa&on to state lead
Potential for Growth of SRTS and
Bike/Ped
MAP‐21 Could Be a New Opportunity
More funding sources and
flexibility
Strong advocacy and momentum
Contact
Caron Whitaker Campaign Director, America Bikes caron@americabikes.org
Margo Pedroso Deputy Director, Safe Routes to School Na&onal Partnership margo@saferoutespartnership.org
Darren Flusche Policy Director, League of American Bicyclists / Advocacy Advance darren@bikeleague.org Robert Ping Technical Assistance Director, Safe Routes to School Na&onal Partnership robert@saferoutespartnership.org Brighid O’Keene
Program Manager, Alliance for Biking & Walking / Advocacy Advance brighid@peoplepowered movement.org
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