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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