Complete Streets Vision McNichols to Quarton Wide sidewalks with street trees + amenities

Complete Streets Vision Quarton to South Safer, more prominent bike + pedestrian crossings

Complete Streets Vision South to Pontiac Loop Raised, two-way cycle track separated from traffic

Complete Streets Vision Pontiac Loop Two-way cycle track separated from traffic

Funding Strategies Federal Funding Options Twelve (12) federal programs through FTA and FHWA, including… –Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery Discretionary Grant program TIGER –Federal Transit Administration Capital Funds FTA –Associated Transit Improvement ATI –Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program CMAQ –Highway Safety Improvement Program HSIP –National Highway Performance Program/National Highway System NHPP/NHS –Surface Transportation Program STP –Transportation Alternatives Program / Transportation Enhancement Activities TAP/TE –Recreational Trails Program RTP –Safe Routes to School Program SRTS –Statewide or Metropolitan Planning PLAN –State and Community Highway Safety Grant Program 402 Some programs have been consolidated as part of MAP-21, but near-term, unobligated funds may still be available Local Funding Options Multiple options at both state and local levels –PeopleForBikes Community Grant Program –MEDC Community Development –Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant Program –Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grants –DALMAC Fund –Act 51 Section 10K –Community Pollution Prevention (P2) Grants Some programs are not specifically allocated for bike/ped projects but could be explored at local and state levels

Lessons Learned 1.Always focus on safety –Reduce speed and increase quality 2.Build a workable vision –Draw it, talk about it, do it! –One achievable project at a time builds momentum 3.Seek multiple values –Work with business and cultural communities –Use other projects’ and agencies’ money

It’s Already Happening Locally – JFK Boulevard Transformation

Bike Lane Installation Example – Market Street

Thank you!