TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTS (TE) PROGRAM

Transportation Enhancements (TE) Program What is the Transportation Enhancements (TE) Program? What is the Transportation Enhancements (TE) Program?  TE is a federal reimbursable capital- improvement program: - California receives over $60 million per year for six years ( ) - minimum local or state match of % required - projects must comply with federal environmental requirements and other federal regulations (including a DBE program)

TE Program Eligibility What makes a project a TE project?  Transportation enhancement activities must have a direct relationship to the surface transportation system system: - by function - by proximity - by impact  Activities must be over and above normal projects, including mitigation  The activities must be from one of the twelve eligible categories - this list is exclusive

Twelve TE Categories è Provision of facilities for pedestrian and bicycles. è Provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists. è Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites. è Scenic or historic highway programs (including the provision of tourist and welcome center facilities). è Landscaping and other scenic beautification. è Historic Preservation. è Establishment of transportation museums.

Twelve TE Categories è Provision of facilities for pedestrian and bicycles.

Provision of facilities for pedestrian and bicycles Bridgeport Covered Bridge

Provision of facilities for pedestrian and bicycles Fruitvale Transit Station

Provision of facilities for pedestrian and bicycles K Street Tunnel Improvements

Twelve TE Categories è Provision of facilities for pedestrian and bicycles. è Provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists. è Acquisition of scenic easement sand scenic or historic sites.

Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites Bodie State Park

Twelve TE Categories è Provision of facilities for pedestrian and bicycles. è Provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists. è Acquisition of scenic easement sand scenic or historic sites. è Scenic or historic highway programs (including the provision of tourist and welcome center facilities).

Scenic Byway Discovery Center Scenic or historic highway programs (including the provision of tourist and welcome center facilities)

Twelve TE Categories è Provision of facilities for pedestrian and bicycles. è Provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists. è Acquisition of scenic easement sand scenic or historic sites. è Scenic or historic highway programs (including the provision of tourist and welcome center facilities). è Landscaping and other scenic beautification.

Twelve TE Categories è Provision of facilities for pedestrian and bicycles. è Provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists. è Acquisition of scenic easement sand scenic or historic sites. è Scenic or historic highway programs (including the provision of tourist and welcome center facilities). è Landscaping and other scenic beautification. è Historic Preservation.

Twelve TE Categories è Provision of facilities for pedestrian and bicycles. è Provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists. è Acquisition of scenic easement sand scenic or historic sites. è Scenic or historic highway programs (including the provision of tourist and welcome center facilities). è Landscaping and other scenic beautification. è Historic Preservation. è Establishment of transportation museums.

Twelve TE Categories 4 Rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities (including historic railroad facilities and canals).

Big Sur Light Station Rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities (including historic railroad facilities and canals)

Union Station Gateway Rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities (including historic railroad facilities and canals)

Santa Susana Railroad Depot Rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities (including historic railroad facilities and canals)

Rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities Ferry Building Depot

Twelve TE Categories 4 Rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities (including historic railroad facilities and canals). 4 Preservation of abandoned railroad corridors (including the conversion and use thereof for pedestrian or bicycle trails).

Twelve TE Categories 4 Rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities (including historic railroad facilities and canals). 4 Preservation of abandoned railroad corridors (including the conversion and use thereof for pedestrian or bicycle trails). 4 Control and removal of outdoor advertising. 4 Archaeological planning and research. 4 Environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff or reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity.

How do we apply for TE funds? The Regional (RTIP) Share Regional Transportation Planning Agencies RTPA) receive 75% of California’s TE funds and choose when and how they select projects. Regional Transportation Planning Agencies RTPA) receive 75% of California’s TE funds and choose when and how they select projects. Which “pot” of TE should we apply for?

Caltrans selects STIP TE projects from districts or other HQ programs.Caltrans selects STIP TE projects from districts or other HQ programs. Projects may be enhancements to normal transportation projects to take advantage of particular community or environmental enhancement opportunities.Projects may be enhancements to normal transportation projects to take advantage of particular community or environmental enhancement opportunities. Projects are recommended by a 5-member committee with the final selection determined by the Caltrans Director’s office.Projects are recommended by a 5-member committee with the final selection determined by the Caltrans Director’s office. Caltrans ITIP Share

Transportation Enhancements Program, TE Coordinators W. Howard Reynolds (916) John Haynes (916)