Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-aside Maria Showalter Coordinator 2018 Transportation Symposium

AMERICA'S SURFACE TRANSPORTATION (FAST) ACT What is ta set-aside? Federal legislation was passed in December 2015 called FIXING AMERICA'S SURFACE TRANSPORTATION (FAST) ACT Effective 2016-2020 Replaces the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) with a set-aside of funds under the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Now referred to as Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside. Maintains TA eligible activities as set forth in Map-21.

Overview continued Mandatory funding distribution based on population areas continues. Requires that MPOs make project prioritizations in urban population areas. Retains the 80% federal / 20% local match funding arrangement. Retains requirement for state competitive process. TA projects are treated as projects on a Federal-aid highway. TA eligible activities as established in MAP-21 remain the same.

TA compared to total Work Program Overview continued TA compared to total Work Program D3 TA compared to other Districts

What are the eligible programs? The FAST act retained four eligible programs: Transportation Alternatives SRTS – Safe Routes to Schools Planning, Design or Construction of Boulevards RTP – Recreational Trails Program

What are the eligible activities? TA Set-Aside has NINE eligible activities & must be related to surface Transportation Construction, Planning and Design of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists and other non-motorized forms of transportation Examples: New Sidewalks, Bicycle infrastructure, Pedestrian and Bicycle signals, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 compliance projects Construction, Planning and Design of infrastructure related projects and systems that will provide safe routes for non-drivers including children, older adults and individuals with disabilities. Examples: Crosswalks, Pedestrian refuge areas, Pedestrian lighting, ADA curb Ramps

eligible activities continued Conversion of abandoned railroad corridors for trails for pedestrians, bicyclists or other non-motorized transportation users. Examples: Rails to Trails facilities Construction of Turnouts, Overlooks and Viewing areas. Examples: Turnouts and viewing areas at scenic or historic sites Inventory, Control or Removal of Outdoor Advertising. Historic Preservation and Rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities. Examples: Rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities (bridges, lighthouses, canals, etc.), Historic toll and ferry facilities, Historic railroad facilities

eligible activities continued Vegetation Management Practices in transportation rights-of-way to improve safety, prevent invasive species and provide erosion control. Examples: Erosion Control, Vegetation management to improve roadway safety or Prevention of invasive species Archaeological activities relating to impacts from the implementation of a transportation project. Any environmental mitigation activity that includes: Pollution prevention, abatement and mitigation activities to address storm water management, control and water pollution prevention or abatement related to highway construction or due to highway runoff, including activities listed in Sections 133(b), 328(a), and 329. Reduction in vehicle caused wildlife mortality. Restoration and maintenance of the connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats.

Examples of ineligible activities Pedestrian and bicycle safety and education (SRTS) Promotional activities (SRTS) Maintenance or replacement of existing sidewalks except where ADA upgrades are needed General recreation and park facilities: playground equipment, sports fields, campgrounds, picnic and pavilion areas Projects in the 5 year work program Recent Construction

Application

FY 2020-2024 Development Schedule January 10, 2018 Application Solicitation Began March 15, 2018 Application Deadline to Department April 30, 2018 Priority List Drafts Due to Department April - June, 2018 Constructability Reviews & Field Estimates July 02, 2018 Priority List FINAL Due to Department August - October, 2018 Work Program Review / Project Selection by Management November 2018 Work Program Hearing & Presentations to TPO's January 2019 Outreach to the Locals

Upcoming FY 2021-2025 Development Schedule NEW Upcoming FY 2021-2025 Development Schedule October 2018 Application Solicitation Starts January 2019 Application Deadline to Department February 2019 Priority List Drafts Due to Department April 2019 Priority List FINAL Due to Department

Application / Resources https://nwflroads.com/generalresources Questions or Comments? Contact: Maria Showalter Florida Department of Transportation D3 Planning Specialist/TA Coordinator (voice) 850-330-1550 (email) Maria.showalter@dot.state.fl.us Application / Resources https://nwflroads.com/generalresources http://www.fdot.gov/planning/fastact/