1. 1 ARKANSAS RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM August 10, 2012

2. HISTORY  Open to local project sponsors – (Public and Private Nonprofit Agencies)  FHWA Funding  Administered by AHTD  Reimbursable Funding (80/20)  Initiated in 1996 – 234 completed trails in 70 of the 75 counties of State  Total $ investment: $14.1 mn. Fed 8.9 mn. – Local 5.2 mn Fed 8.9 mn. – Local 5.2 mn 2

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4. TIMELINE  Solicit applications (3x asked)  Press Release  Notify Cities and Counties  Deadline set for applications  Review by ARTAC (Who?)  Review of Commissioners  FHWA Approval (Formula)  Letters to Sponsors  Press Release  Workshop 4

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6. 6 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT - SPONSOR  Resolution  Land Ownership Certification  Agreement of Understanding  State Historic Preservation Officer Approval  Plans and Specifications  Section 404 Permit (Wetlands)

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8. 8 Site Plan

9. 9 Cross Section

10. 10 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT - DEPARTMENT  Environmental Analysis  Pre-construction Conference  Contract  NOTICE TO PROCEED

11. 11 COSTS INCURRED PRIOR TO THE SPONSOR’S RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE TO PROCEED WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT

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13. 13 IMPORTANT DATES 2012 Application Cycle ended on 8/1/2012. (Motorized ongoing). Future year’s application Will be on web site of Arkansashighways.com under programs icon.

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15. 15 REIMBURSEMENT  Total project cost less than $30,000, one reimbursement  Total project cost $30,000 or above, up to three reimbursements 30% - 60% - 100% 30% - 60% - 100%  Work and payment must be accomplished prior to reimbursement  Reimbursement will be preceded by inspection by Department

16. 16 APPROVED PROJECT COSTS  Eligible Salaries Salaries Equipment Rental Equipment Rental Materials Purchase Materials Purchase Limited Landscaping Limited Landscaping Contractors Contractors New New Construction Construction  Ineligible Planning Design Inspection Inmates Mileage Meals Irrigation Equipment Mobilization

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18. 18 ANY QUESTIONS?

19. (Update)Transportation Alternative Funding  RTP (Annual & required)  SRTS (optional)  Bike/Ped Facilities (optional)  Abandoned Rail Conversions (optional)  Scenic Byways (optional)  No earmarks (FY 2013 - Projects of Nat’l & Regional Significance similar to TIGER Grants). 19