TIGER and FASTLANE Grants

Ryan BrumfieldSeptember 22, 2016

Tamiami Trail, Source: FHWA

North Spokane Corridor,

Source: Washington DOT

Outline

Overview of the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Program

Focus on TIGER 2016 Awards

Overview of the Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-Term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) Program

Grant Award Process

Tips for Competitive Applications

TIGER Program Overview

TIGER I was appropriated in 2009 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

TIGER II-VIII were appropriated annually between 2010 and 2015 as National Infrastructure Investments (NII)

TIGER is funded from the General Fund NOT the Highway Trust Fund

Awards are made by the Secretary and program is administered by the Office of the Secretary (OST) with delegated responsibility to modal administrations

The obligation and expenditure deadlines are set by Congress and are specific to each round (depending on the round, obligation is required between one to three years after appropriation; expenditure is required within five years of the obligation deadline).

TIGER Program Purpose

From the FY 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act: “…the Secretary of Transportation shall distribute funds provided under this heading as discretionary grants to be awarded to a State, local government, transit agency, or a collaboration among such entities on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan area, or a region.”

The highly competitive TIGER grant program supports innovative projects, including multi-modal and multi-jurisdictional projects, which are difficult to fund through traditional federal programs.

Transformative projects

Leverages resources

Encourages partnership

Public entity eligibility

Merit-based awards

Highly visible program

What Makes TIGER Unique?

TIGER I -$1,500,000,000

TIGER II -$600,000,000 TIGER III -

$526,944,000

TIGER IV -$500,000,000

TIGER V -$473,847,000

TIGER VI -$600,000,000

TIGER VII -$500,000,000

TIGER VIII$500,000,000

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TIGER Program Size

421 projects awarded through TIGER VIII totaling approximately $5.1 Billion

Demand for TIGER

Over eight rounds, six percent of applications have been awarded

7,311 applications received

$144 billion requested

421 awards

Most awards have been partial funding

In TIGER 2016, 584 eligible applications were received

Locations of TIGER Projects

Source: www.transportation.gov/TIGER

TIGER Project Types

*Does not include TIGER

VIII Awards

Source: www.transportation.gov/TIGER

Types of Planning Projects Awarded

Regional and local planning studies

Completion of NEPA process

Design activities

Public involvement activities

TIGER Projects Administered by FHWA

212 projects administered by FHWA overall, totaling $2.44 Billion TIGER I (2009) – 29 Capital Grants totaling $806.2 million

TIGER II (2010) – 19 Capital Grants ($228.7 million), 19 Planning Grants ($17.0 million)

TIGER III (2011) – 24 Capital Grants totaling $234.7 million

TIGER IV (2012) – 24 Capital Grants totaling $231.9 million

TIGER V (2013) – 22 Capital Grants totaling $180.2 million

TIGER VI (2014) – 21 Capital Grants ($280.9 million), 19 Planning Grants ($16.1 million)

TIGER VII (2015) – 17 Capital Grants totaling $202.1 million

TIGER VIII (2016) – 19 Capital Grants totaling $239.8 million

TIGER Awards in WV

Year State(s) Recipient Project Name TIGER Grant Modal Admin

FY 2009KY, WV,

TNCommonwealth of Kentucky

Appalachian Regional Short Line Rail Project

$17,551,028 FHWA

FY 2010 WVRandolph County Housing

AuthorityRandolph County Housing &

Transportation Plan$85,750 FTA

FY 2010 WV City of Ranson, WVRanson-Charles Town Corridor

Revitalization$708,500 FTA

FY 2010 WVWest Virginia Department of

TransportationRoute 10 Safety Improvements $17,000,000 FHWA

FY 2011 WVWest Virginia Public Port

AuthorityPrichard Intermodal Facility $12,000,000 FHWA

FY 2012 WVCoalfields Expressway

AuthorityCoalfields Expressway $5,000,000 FHWA

FY 2012 WV City of Ranson, WVRanson-Charles Town Green

Corridor Revitalization$5,000,000 FHWA

FY 2014 WVWest Virginia Department of

TransportationNew River Parkway $10,000,000 FHWA

FHWA – Federal Highway AdministrationFTA – Federal Transit Administration

Focus on TIGER VIII 584 eligible applications submitted totaling $9 Billion

40 projects awarded totaling $484.5 Million

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Awarded Project Types

Road ($187,874,000)

Transit ($98,324,000)

Freight Rail ($33,765,620)

Passenger Rail ($13,100,000)

Maritime ($54,482,078)

Bicycle- Pedestrian ($96,954,302)

Focus on TIGER VIII

19 of the 40 projects are being administered by the Federal Highway Administration

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FHWA ($239,828,302)

FTA ($133,324,000)

MARAD ($54,482,078)

FRA ($56,865,620)

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Overview of FASTLANE

$4.5 billion authorized in the FAST Act through FY 2020 $800 million for FY 2016

• 25% for rural projects• 10% for small projects

Minimum FASTLANE Grants $25 million for large projects $5 million for small projects

Cost Share Up to 60 percent FASTLANE grants Up to 80 percent total Federal

Overview of FASTLANE (continued)

Eligible projects Highway freight projects carried out on the National Highway

Freight Network

Highway or bridge projects carried out on the National Highway System

Grade crossing or grade separation projects

Other freight projects that are:

Intermodal/rail freight project; or

Within the boundaries of a public or private freight rail, maritime (including ports) or intermodal facility

2016 FASTLANE Awards

$759.2 Million awarded to 18 projects in 15 states and DC

Supports $3.6 Billion in total infrastructure investment

10 of the 18 projects awarded to State DOTs

11 large projects (over $100 Million), 7 small projects

2016 FASTLANE Award Locations

8 rural projects (green)

10 urban projects (blue)*

Source: USDOT FASTLANE website

*Note – two projects were awarded in the Seattle area, but only one marker appears in the above map.

Application Evaluation and Selection Process

Notice of Funding Opportunity released

Technical evaluation teams review and rate all project applications

Some projects receive an additional readiness and benefit cost analysis review

A Senior Review Team advances top projects to the Secretary for consideration

Secretary makes selections, including award amounts

What Projects Compete Well?*

Demonstrate strength in selection criteria

Transformative benefits with long-lasting, positive impacts

Significant and measurable improvements over existing conditions

Projects that are difficult to fund elsewhere

Strong partnerships

Strong funding leverage

Project has timeline for success

Presents a clear story and project impact

*Not a complete list

What do Evaluators Look For?*

Does the project align well with the long term priorities ofUSDOT?

Does the application demonstrate jurisdictional and/or disciplinarypartnership?

Is the project innovative in terms of design, technology,project delivery, or financing?

Does the application leverage significant non- federal resources?

Do the projects benefits exceed the costs?

Will DOT be able to obligate funds by the obligation deadline?

*Not a complete list

Application Tips

Application should be straightforward and concise –any confusion could divert focus from project goals and benefits

Project description, budget and schedule should be clear in application

Use graphics to tell your story and provide quantitative data to support need or projected benefits

Emphasize key project benefits – not necessary to meet all criteria

Highlight innovation and emerging technologies

Application Tips (continued)

Utilize existing resources for guidance when developing applications

www.transportation.gov/tiger

www.transportation.gov/buildamerica/FASTLANEgrants

Participate in webinars and other outreach events

Request debrief for unsuccessful applications

Application Pitfalls*

Ineligibility: applicants and projects

Priorities/outcomes not aligned with selection criteria

Insufficient evidence of project readiness

Insufficient matching funds

Non-construction requests: O/M assistance

Grouping unrelated projects

*Not a complete list

TIGER - Ryan Brumfield, FHWA TIGER Program Coordinator202-366-2639, ryan.brumfield@dot.gov

FASTLANE – Crystal Jones, Freight Program Delivery Team Leader202-366-2976, Crystal.Jones@dot.gov

Tampa Riverwalk, Source: FHWA

Questions?

Aroostook County Railroad, Source: Maine DOT