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Transportation AlternativesProgram (TAP)
Congestion Mitigation and Air QualityImprovement Program (CMAQ)
2016 NYSDOTTAP-CMAQ Informational Workshop
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Overview2016 TAP-CMAQ Program
Program ObjectiveFundingImportant Program Dates
Eligible Sponsors and Activities
Pre-Application Review Process
Application and CategoriesRating Criteria
General RequirementsProcedures for Locally Administered Federal Aid Projects (PLAFAP)Reimbursement ProcessMaintenance and Operation Responsibilities
Resources
Question & Answers
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Program Objective
TAP-CMAQ helps communities deliver safe, transformative,and innovative programs and projects that:
• Improve mobility, accessibility, including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructureprojects for improving non-driver access to publictransportation and enhances mobility
• Reduce vehicle emissions and traffic congestion
• Revitalize local and regional economies
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Available Funds: $98.7 MillionTAP - $62.2 million available Statewide
CMAQ - $36.5 million funds available in:
Albany, Chautauqua, Dutchess, Erie, Genesee,Greene, Jefferson, Livingston, Monroe,Montgomery, Niagara, Onondaga, Ontario,Orleans, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady,Schoharie, Wayne counties
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Minimum/Maximum Federal Share
Minimum Award: $250,000
Maximum Award: $5 million
• Reimbursement Program
• Sponsors must pay all project costs first
• Reimbursement up to 80 percent of eligible costs
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Important Program DatesAugust 17, 2016:
• Pre-Application Review worksheet• TAP-CMAQ Application• Statewide workshop dates available• FAQs
September 30, 2016:• Pre-Application Review process deadline for participation
October 21, 2016:• Application Submission deadline
Winter 2016 - 2017:• Project award announcements• Kick-off meeting with Regional Local Program Liaison (RLPL)• Prepare and execute State Local Agreement (SLA)• Advance Projects to construction “letting” within 18 months of
execution of the State-Local Agreement
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Eligible Sponsors
FAST Act Transportation Alternatives Program
• Local Governments (counties, towns, cities, and villages)
• Regional Transportation Authorities
• Transit Agencies
• Natural Resource or Public Land Agencies
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
Local fish and game or wildlife agencies
• Tribal Governments
• Local or Regional Governmental entities responsible for
Transportation or Recreational Trails
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Eligible TAP ActivitiesFocus on bicyclists, pedestrians and other non-driverbenefits and amenities such as the design and constructionof:
• On-road and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities
• Projects for improving safety and access to public transportationand that enhance mobility
• Turnouts, overlooks and viewing areas
• Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trails
• Projects that make walking and bicycling to school a safe androutine activity
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Eligible CMAQ ActivitiesFocus on emissions and congestion reduction:
• Travel Demand Management/Rideshare Programs• Congestion Reduction and Traffic Flow Improvements• Transit Improvements, Including Operating Support for New
Services• Freight Intermodal Operational Improvements• Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities• Development of Alternative Fuel Infrastructure and Clean Vehicle
Deployment Projects
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Applying for Funding
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Pre-Application Review Process
• Participation is strongly encouraged
• Pre-Application Review Worksheet highlights key Application
components and allows Sponsors to obtain feedback early
• Worksheet guides Regional Local Projects Liaison (RLPL)
discussion at the Pre-Application Review meeting
• Participation does not substitute for completing and submitting an
Application
• Deadline to participate in the Pre-Application Review Process:
September 30, 2016
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The Application
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Worksheet and Application Tips Become familiar with the Program Guidebook, Application and
Instructions
Gather information necessary to complete the application
Check for necessary software and version
Download form to local computer
Be sure to tab through application
Use a word processing program for lengthy entries and then cutand paste into the application
Only one project per application
Application deadline includes application and all supportingdocumentation
Contact Regional Local Projects Liaison (RLPL) with questions
Save and print the forms for your records
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General Points:• To be considered for funding from
either TAP or CMAQ, allrequirements for that specificprogram must be met.
• A Project application submitted forboth programs will be evaluatedtwice; once against each set ofprogram criterion, and rankedaccordingly per each program.
• Detailed Application Instructions arein the Guidebook, Appendix E.
• Application and Pre-ApplicationWorksheet, Appendix F
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For TAP
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Rating Criteria: Project Description
Using the information provided on the Application, Ratersreview the Project Description and award points based on:
• Significance of the issues or opportunities being addressed bythe Project and the degree to which the proposed projectaddresses the stated problem.
• How does this make it safer for persons with disabilities,pedestrians, and bicyclists?
• Is the proposed work technically feasible and able to beimplemented?
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Rating Criteria: Innovation
• Did the Sponsor consider cost effective solutionsand/or creative/innovative ways to deliver theproject; or leverage other partnerships or fund
sources?
• Is proposed project innovative, unique, or haveunique characteristics and benefits? Does it containnew approaches or use innovative techniques toaddress the problem?
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Rating Criteria: Project Estimateand Funding Sources
• Scope of work is clearly defined, reasonable
• Proposal is well-developed, comprehensive, and includes thestatus of work
• All Project Phases are identified in the scope/budget
• Includes design, ROW acquisition/documentation, regulatoryreviews and documentation (federal and state requirements),materials testing, construction and construction inspection
• Estimates are realistic and accurate for the scope and in relationto the schedule/timeline for completion
• Funding is adequate for the proposed project
• Schedule reflects the steps needed to fully execute a federal-aidtransportation project
• Schedule is realistic in relation to regulatory reviews andapprovals, as well as time for advertising, as necessary
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Right-of-Way (ROW) DocumentationApplication Phase• To best assess ROW needs, use Highway Boundary Maps,
property titles, and deeds.
• Tax maps are not always accurate and should not be used whenassessing ROW.
Post Award Phase• Sponsor is required to submit a completed Project Checklist and
Property Checklist• Located in the PLAFAP Chapter 11, Right of Way,
Appendices 11-1 and 11-2
• NYSDOT Office of Right of Way co-signs a ROW ClearanceCertificate
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CONTINUED
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Rating Criteria: Project Components
TAP-CMAQ:• At what stage is the project (e.g. planning, scoping,
design, NEPA completed, ready forconstruction/implementation)?
• Does the Project Deliverables’ Anticipated CompletionDate reflect an accurate and realistic schedule(construction letting in 18 months from the executedSLA)?
• Any work that you may have completed on the projectprior to applying will be rated based on yoursubmission of the necessary information to supportyour response.
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Materials received after the application deadline will not be considered.
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Rating Criteria Summary
FAST Act Transportation Alternatives Program
Criteria TAP CMAQ
Public Benefits & Proposed Solution X X
Technical Benefits: Emission Reductions X
Technical Benefits: Congestion Reduction/Mitigation X
Innovation X X
Project Schedule and Budget X X
Ability to Deliver the Project X X
Project Schedule, Process & Deliverables X X
Budget & Scope Accuracy X X
Alignment with Transportation Plans, Projects andSystems, Relationship to TAP and SurfaceTransportation
X
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After Application Submission:Rating and Review
TAP and CMAQ Follow a Two Step Review Process
• Step 1: Initial screening for eligibility to advance to the
application driven scoring process
• Step 2: Application based scoring process conducted by
subject matter experts
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Post-Project:Maintenance and Operation
• Repairs
• Snow & Ice Removal
• Perpetual Ownership
• Maintain Public Access
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General Federal Requirements
• Reimbursement Program
• Procedures for Locally Administered Federal Aid Projects
Manual (PLAFAP)
• Civil Rights Compliance
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
• Environmental Documentation
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)/State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR)
• Post-Project Maintenance and Operation Responsibilities
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https://www.dot.ny.gov/plafap
Federal Aid Guidance Sources
PLAFAPQuick Reference
Search the Chapters
Links to other guidance
• Civil Rights compliance
• ADA
• NEPA/ SEQR
• ROW
NYSDOT StaffRegional Local ProjectLiaisons (RLPLs)
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Reimbursement Process
Work is Performed
Sponsor Pays Contractor/Consultant for Completed Work
Sponsor Submits Payment Documentation to NYSDOT
Sponsor Receives Authorization to Proceed
NYSDOT Reimburses Sponsor for Eligible Costs
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Summary Develop clear project scope/benefits
Follow PLAFAP manual/ requirements for Federal Aid
Provide minimum 20 percent match/reimbursement program
Include detailed budget and schedule
Commence project construction (let) within 18 months from date of
Executed State-Local Agreement
Demonstrate Right-of-Way ownership, long-term easement, or a
thorough knowledge of all ROW necessities
Address NEPA and SEQR requirements
Participate in the Pre-Application Review Process
Submit complete application by: October 21, 2016
Maintain and operate funded project for duration of service life
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Additional Resources
• NYSDOT TAP-CMAQ web page: www.dot.ny.gov/tap-cmaq
• Additional CMAQ guidance:
https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/policy-and-strategy/public-transportation/funding-sources/cmaq
• Guidebook, application, instructions, pre-application worksheet:www.dot.ny.gov/tap-cmaq
• Training slides & handouts
• NYSDOT CMAQ Contact person: Patrick Lentlie at:[email protected] or (518) 457-0212
• Federal Highway Administration• Federal-aid Essentials for local public agencies:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federal-aidessentials/
• Local Public Agency web page:http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federalaid/lpa/
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Questions?
www.dot.ny.gov/tap-cmaq