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Slide 1
Introduction to
Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement Program
Introduction to
Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement Program
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Program DescriptionProgram Description
The purpose is to fund transportation projects
that will contribute to the attainment or
maintenance of the national ambient air quality
standards (NAAQS) for ozone and carbon
monoxide (CO).
The purpose is to fund transportation projects
that will contribute to the attainment or
maintenance of the national ambient air quality
standards (NAAQS) for ozone and carbon
monoxide (CO).
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Program DescriptionProgram Description
The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient,
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
(SAFETEA-LU) allows CMAQ funding to be
expended in particulate matter (PM)
nonattainment and maintenance areas.
The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient,
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
(SAFETEA-LU) allows CMAQ funding to be
expended in particulate matter (PM)
nonattainment and maintenance areas.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Program DescriptionProgram Description
Projects funded must be expected to result in
tangible reductions in CO, ozone precursor
emissions, or PM pollution.
Projects funded must be expected to result in
tangible reductions in CO, ozone precursor
emissions, or PM pollution.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Program DescriptionProgram Description
The Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC)
has made this a local program, allowing federal
funds to go to eligible local governments.
The Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC)
has made this a local program, allowing federal
funds to go to eligible local governments.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Program DescriptionProgram Description
CMAQ is a reimbursement program requiring
non-federal matching funds of 10.27%.
There is a higher match rate for projects that
are public-private partnerships.
CMAQ is a reimbursement program requiring
non-federal matching funds of 10.27%.
There is a higher match rate for projects that
are public-private partnerships.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Oregon Areas CMAQ QualifiedOregon Areas CMAQ Qualified
• Portland Metro Area (CO maintenance area)
• Medford/Ashland Metro Area (CO & PM-10 maintenance area)
• Klamath Falls (CO & PM-10 maint. area)
• Grants Pass (CO & PM-10 maint. area)
• La Grande (PM-10 maintenance area)
• Lakeview (PM-10 maintenance area)
• Oakridge (PM-10 nonattainment area)
• Portland Metro Area (CO maintenance area)
• Medford/Ashland Metro Area (CO & PM-10 maintenance area)
• Klamath Falls (CO & PM-10 maint. area)
• Grants Pass (CO & PM-10 maint. area)
• La Grande (PM-10 maintenance area)
• Lakeview (PM-10 maintenance area)
• Oakridge (PM-10 nonattainment area)
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Not QualifiedNot Qualified
Areas which were designated nonattainment
prior to Dec. 31, 1997, but were not classified in
accordance with the Clean Air Act, Sections
181(a), 186(a) or 188 (a) or (b) are NOT eligible
to receive CMAQ funds.
Areas which were designated nonattainment
prior to Dec. 31, 1997, but were not classified in
accordance with the Clean Air Act, Sections
181(a), 186(a) or 188 (a) or (b) are NOT eligible
to receive CMAQ funds.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Not QualifiedNot Qualified
These include but are not limited to areas that
were formerly considered as ozone
“transitional” and “incomplete data” areas and
CO “not classified” areas.
These include but are not limited to areas that
were formerly considered as ozone
“transitional” and “incomplete data” areas and
CO “not classified” areas.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Not QualifiedNot Qualified
Therefore, although the Salem and Eugene-
Springfield areas are designated as
nonattainment or maintenance for CO, these
areas do not qualify for CMAQ.
Therefore, although the Salem and Eugene-
Springfield areas are designated as
nonattainment or maintenance for CO, these
areas do not qualify for CMAQ.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
FundingFunding
At the federal level, the CMAQ program is
jointly administered by the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA).
At the federal level, the CMAQ program is
jointly administered by the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA).
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
FundingFunding
CMAQ provides over $8.6 billion dollars in
funds over a 6-year program (2005-2009) to
state Departments of Transportation (DOTs),
Metropolitan Planning Areas (MPOs), and
transit agencies to invest in projects that
reduce transportation-related emissions.
CMAQ provides over $8.6 billion dollars in
funds over a 6-year program (2005-2009) to
state Departments of Transportation (DOTs),
Metropolitan Planning Areas (MPOs), and
transit agencies to invest in projects that
reduce transportation-related emissions.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
FundingFunding
Funds are proportioned to Oregon annually
based on a formula that includes population
multiplied by a pollutant weighting factor
described in the CMAQ program guidance. PM-
10 areas are not included in the CMAQ statutory
apportionment calculation.
Funds are proportioned to Oregon annually
based on a formula that includes population
multiplied by a pollutant weighting factor
described in the CMAQ program guidance. PM-
10 areas are not included in the CMAQ statutory
apportionment calculation.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
FundingFunding
For Oregon, the program currently directs
around $14 million per year to eligible projects
and programs.
There is a CMAQ Committee in Oregon to
provide distribution methodology of the funds.
For Oregon, the program currently directs
around $14 million per year to eligible projects
and programs.
There is a CMAQ Committee in Oregon to
provide distribution methodology of the funds.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
FundingFunding
Oregon’s fund distribution formula considers
population, pollutant levels and percentage of
emissions inventory contributed by vehicles by
pollutant category and is applied to the
qualifying CO nonattainment/maintenance
areas.
Oregon’s fund distribution formula considers
population, pollutant levels and percentage of
emissions inventory contributed by vehicles by
pollutant category and is applied to the
qualifying CO nonattainment/maintenance
areas.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
FundingFunding
Rural areas of Lakeview, La Grande and
Oakridge are provided with a lump sum
distribution.
Rural areas of Lakeview, La Grande and
Oakridge are provided with a lump sum
distribution.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
CMAQ Committee MembersCMAQ Committee Members
• League of Oregon Cities (LOC)• Association of Oregon Counties (AOC)• Metro (Portland Metropolitan Area)• Rogue Valley Council of Governments
(Medford Area)• Grants Pass• Klamath Falls• Oregon Department of Environmental Quality• FHWA (advisory only)• ODOT
• League of Oregon Cities (LOC)• Association of Oregon Counties (AOC)• Metro (Portland Metropolitan Area)• Rogue Valley Council of Governments
(Medford Area)• Grants Pass• Klamath Falls• Oregon Department of Environmental Quality• FHWA (advisory only)• ODOT
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
EligibilityEligibility
As established by FHWA, projects and
programs must be included in transportation
plans or transportation improvement programs
that are consistent with the Transportation
Conformity Rule and must meet the eligibility
criteria.
As established by FHWA, projects and
programs must be included in transportation
plans or transportation improvement programs
that are consistent with the Transportation
Conformity Rule and must meet the eligibility
criteria.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
EligibilityEligibility
Type of projects that may be eligible for CMAQ
funding are listed in the program guidance. The
administering agency (FHWA division office or
FTA regional) makes the final determination of
CMAQ eligibility.
Type of projects that may be eligible for CMAQ
funding are listed in the program guidance. The
administering agency (FHWA division office or
FTA regional) makes the final determination of
CMAQ eligibility.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Eligible Projects ExamplesEligible Projects Examples
• Transportation activities in an approved State Implementation plan or maintenance plan
• Transportation control measures
• Alternative fuels
• Traffic flow improvements
• Transit projects
• Bicycle and pedestrian facilities and programs
• Travel demand management
• Transportation activities in an approved State Implementation plan or maintenance plan
• Transportation control measures
• Alternative fuels
• Traffic flow improvements
• Transit projects
• Bicycle and pedestrian facilities and programs
• Travel demand management
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Eligible Projects ExamplesEligible Projects Examples
• Outreach and rideshare activities
• Public-private partnerships
• Intermodal freight
• Vehicle emission inspection/maintenance programs
• Telecommuting
• Outreach and rideshare activities
• Public-private partnerships
• Intermodal freight
• Vehicle emission inspection/maintenance programs
• Telecommuting
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Eligible Projects IncludeEligible Projects Include
• Truck stop electrification systems
• Projects that will improve transportation systems management and operations
• Integrated, interoperable emergency communications equipment
• Diesel retrofits
• Truck stop electrification systems
• Projects that will improve transportation systems management and operations
• Integrated, interoperable emergency communications equipment
• Diesel retrofits
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
EligibilityEligibility
SAFETEA-LU includes a directive that priority
shall be given to diesel retrofits and other cost-
effective emission reduction activities, and
cost-effective congestion mitigation activities
that provide air quality benefits.
SAFETEA-LU includes a directive that priority
shall be given to diesel retrofits and other cost-
effective emission reduction activities, and
cost-effective congestion mitigation activities
that provide air quality benefits.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Opportunities for OregonOpportunities for Oregon
Diesel retrofit aids in the reduction of ozone
precursors and particulate matter. Check with
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for
a list of approved diesel retrofit technologies
and the emission reduction effectiveness and
cost effectiveness of these technologies.
www.epa.gov/otaq/retrofit/index.htm
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
EligibilityEligibility
Oregon may use CMAQ funds before Sept. 30,
2009 to support the operation of additional
passenger rail service between Eugene and
Portland.
Oregon may use CMAQ funds before Sept. 30,
2009 to support the operation of additional
passenger rail service between Eugene and
Portland.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Project Criteria & SelectionProject Criteria & Selection
Projects are selected through the qualifying
local agency. States, MPOs and transit
agencies consult with state and local air quality
agencies. Cooperatively, they develop criteria
for project selection to be funded in the CMAQ
program.
Projects are selected through the qualifying
local agency. States, MPOs and transit
agencies consult with state and local air quality
agencies. Cooperatively, they develop criteria
for project selection to be funded in the CMAQ
program.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Project Criteria & SelectionProject Criteria & Selection
At a minimum, proposals for CMAQ funding should include a precise description of the project, providing information on its size, scope, location, appropriate mapping, timetable and project cost. Also, an assessment of the project’s expected pollutant emissions reduction benefits is required prior to project selection to better inform the selection of CMAQ projects.
At a minimum, proposals for CMAQ funding should include a precise description of the project, providing information on its size, scope, location, appropriate mapping, timetable and project cost. Also, an assessment of the project’s expected pollutant emissions reduction benefits is required prior to project selection to better inform the selection of CMAQ projects.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Project Criteria & SelectionProject Criteria & Selection
Two MPO areas qualify in Oregon for CMAQ
funding: Portland Metro area and the Rogue
Valley Council of Governments.
Two MPO areas qualify in Oregon for CMAQ
funding: Portland Metro area and the Rogue
Valley Council of Governments.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Project Criteria & SelectionProject Criteria & Selection
In the MPO areas, the project selection process
includes a project application period, public
involvement, a project ranking process and
finally project selection.
The application cycle is every two (2) years in
conjunction with the STIP update process.
In the MPO areas, the project selection process
includes a project application period, public
involvement, a project ranking process and
finally project selection.
The application cycle is every two (2) years in
conjunction with the STIP update process.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Documentation ProcessDocumentation Process
Before a CMAQ project gets approved into the
STIP, the appropriate qualifying areas must
submit an estimate of pollutant emissions
benefits for the project and other supporting
information to ODOT, FHWA and FTA.
Before a CMAQ project gets approved into the
STIP, the appropriate qualifying areas must
submit an estimate of pollutant emissions
benefits for the project and other supporting
information to ODOT, FHWA and FTA.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Documentation ProcessDocumentation Process
The estimate of emissions benefits are to be
reported for the appropriate pollutant and
expressed in kilograms per day.
The estimate of emissions benefits are to be
reported for the appropriate pollutant and
expressed in kilograms per day.
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Documentation ProcessDocumentation Process
The emissions benefits must demonstrate that
the project will have a direct effect on reducing
pollutant emissions in the qualifying areas.
The emissions benefits must demonstrate that
the project will have a direct effect on reducing
pollutant emissions in the qualifying areas.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Federal RequirementsFederal Requirements
ODOT is required to prepare annual reports for
FHWA and FTA that specify how CMAQ funds
have been spent and the expected air quality
benefits. Annual reporting is based on the
federal fiscal year.
ODOT is required to prepare annual reports for
FHWA and FTA that specify how CMAQ funds
have been spent and the expected air quality
benefits. Annual reporting is based on the
federal fiscal year.
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
ResourcesResources
• ODOT CMAQ Program ManagerMarina Orlando 503-986-3485
• Portland METRO AreaTed Leyboldt 503-797-1759
• RVCOG AreaMatt Herman 503-664-6676 ext. 207
• Grants Pass AreaLaurel Sampson 541-474-6360 ext. 6304
• ODOT CMAQ Program ManagerMarina Orlando 503-986-3485
• Portland METRO AreaTed Leyboldt 503-797-1759
• RVCOG AreaMatt Herman 503-664-6676 ext. 207
• Grants Pass AreaLaurel Sampson 541-474-6360 ext. 6304
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
ResourcesResources
• Klamath Falls AreaJeff Ball 541-883-5316
• La Grande AreaNorm Paulus 541-962-1325
• Lakeview AreaRay Simms 541-947-2029
• Oakridge AreaGordon Zimmerman 541-782-2258
• Klamath Falls AreaJeff Ball 541-883-5316
• La Grande AreaNorm Paulus 541-962-1325
• Lakeview AreaRay Simms 541-947-2029
• Oakridge AreaGordon Zimmerman 541-782-2258
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality ImprovementCongestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement
Program GuidanceProgram Guidance
This is the main guidance document from the
US Department of Transportation, Federal
Highway Administration that reflects the
changes brought about by SAFETEA-LU.
www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/cmaq06gm.htm
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For more training on Intergovernmental Agreements
go to http://intranet.odot.state.or.us/opo/training.htm
or contact
Mary WandellProcurement Training Specialist
Oregon Department of Transportation
503.986.2617
Mary WandellProcurement Training Specialist
Oregon Department of Transportation
503.986.2617