Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) 2016-2021 Project Solicitation City of Brookhaven Project Review
Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) The ARC is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the 20- county Atlanta region. The Atlanta Regional Commission is responsible for developing the RTP and TIP documents. The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is a 20-year multi-modal, financially constrained plan. ARC is currently in Plan 2040. The Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) is the short-term planning document reflecting the highest priority in the near term of the RTP. All projects are required to be consistent with the RTP. ARC is currently in the 2016-2021 TIP.
Brookhaven in the Plan Brookhaven Projects currently in the TIP (and RTP) were transferred from DeKalb County. DK-419 Ashford Dunwoody Road & Dresden Drive ITS System DK-376 State Rte 141 Pedestrian Improvements (Peachtree LCI) This is Brookhaven’s first opportunity to add new projects to the TIP. Having a project in the TIP, allows for participation in the amendment process.
Amendments to Current Projects Ashford Dunwoody Road & Dresden Drive ITS System, Amended 2016 DK-419 Federal State Local Total Prior $1,182,337 - $295,584 $1,477,921 Increase $581,238 $145,310 $ 726,548 $1,763,575 $440,889 $2,204,469 SR 141 Pedestrian Improvements Amendment, Request May 2017 DK-376 Federal State Local Total Current $2,400,000 - $1,605,000 $4,005,000 Increase (Decrease) $2,080,000 ($ 485,000) $1,595,000 $4,480,000 $1,120,000 $5,600,000
ARC 2017 General Guidelines This is a mid-program solicitation. Applicants should set expectations for adding 4-5 new projects. Projects must be eligible for Federal Highway Administration funding. All submissions must be in an approved planning document. Projects having regional impact will be scored higher. Projects must be ranked in order of importance. Request must include a 20% or higher Funding Commitment Resolution. We will include in May 9 Meeting Packet.
Project Types Infrastructure and Capital Improvements Roads, Sidewalks, Intersection Transportation Alternatives E.g., Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities, Pedestrian Trails, Public Transportation Facilities Livable Centers Initiatives Studies Up to $250,000
ARC estimated additional funds available for 2017 Solicitation TIP Fiscal Year (July 10-June 30) Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STP) Transportation Alternatives Set-aside (TAP) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) 2018 Under Review 2019 $28,813,995 $7,000,000 $19,037,841 2020 $42,777,647 $20,981,336 2021 $68,100,000 $28,600,000 Totals $139,691,642 $21,000,000 $68,619,177
Brookhaven Process April 12 April 25 April 26-May 5 May 9 May 17 Initial List to Council April 25 Review of 19 TIP Eligible Projects Staff Ranked Review Top 10 Projects April 26-May 5 Internal staff review based on Council feedback to reduce to 5-7 projects One-on-one Council Meetings with Public Works/Grant Administration Community Development Finance Consult with ARC staff City Manager Review May 9 Staff Presentation of 5-7 recommended projects to Council Funding Commitment Resolution placed on Agenda May 17 Submission of projects to Atlanta Regional Commission
Atlanta Regional Commission Process May – August 2017 Staff Evaluation 3rd Quarter 2017 Draft Plan and Recommendations Review by Transportation Coordinating Committee Review by Transportation & Air Quality Committee 4th Quarter 2017 Adoption by ARC Board
2016-2017 TIP Project Solicitation Public Works Director Hari Karikaran Hari.Karikaran@BrookhavenGa.Gov Public Works Deputy Director Andrew Thompson Andrew.Thompson@BrookhavenGa.Gov Fund Development Director Patty Hansen Patty.Hansen@BrookhavenGa.Gov