ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (ATP)
CYCLE 2
ATP Program Managers
Teresa McWilliamDistricts 6 – 9, 11 & 12 [email protected]
Ted DaviniDistricts 1 – 5, 10 [email protected]
• Program Overview & Goals• Program & Project Funding• Solicitation Schedule• Websites• Eligible Applicants• Eligible & Ineligible• Funding a Plan• Project Phases• Safe Routes to School• Department of Public Health
(CDPH)
ATP PRESENTATION TOPICS
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• Corps’• Lunch• Cycle 1 lessons learned• Application Part A• Application Part B• Application Part C
Questions
ATP PRESENTATION TOPICS- CONTINUED
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Office Chief
April Nitsos Supervising TE
Office Chief
April Nitsos Supervising TE
Caltrans Headquarters ATP staff
ATP Manager Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 10
Ted Davini 916-653-4335Sr TE
ATP Manager Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 10
Ted Davini 916-653-4335Sr TE
ATP Manager Districts 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 & 12
Teresa McWilliam 916-653-0328Sr TE
ATP Manager Districts 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 & 12
Teresa McWilliam 916-653-0328Sr TE
Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities Manager
Paul MooreSr TP
Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities Manager
Paul MooreSr TP
Bicycle Transportation Account Coordinator & TE closeout
Deborah LynchAssoc TP
Bicycle Transportation Account Coordinator & TE closeout
Deborah LynchAssoc TP
ATP/HPP/Discretionary Program Assistant
Evelyn WilliamsAGPA
ATP/HPP/Discretionary Program Assistant
Evelyn WilliamsAGPA
ER/STIP /ATP Scoping
Jaime EspinozaTE
ER/STIP /ATP Scoping
Jaime EspinozaTE
ATP Program Support and Admin
Dancy YangAGPA
ATP Program Support and Admin
Dancy YangAGPA
SRTS Manager & Bike/Ped. Tech. Spec.
Kevin Atkinson 916-653-6920Sr TE
SRTS Manager & Bike/Ped. Tech. Spec.
Kevin Atkinson 916-653-6920Sr TE
ATP/SRTS Coordinator
Mary HarteganAssoc TP
ATP/SRTS Coordinator
Mary HarteganAssoc TP
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Active Transportation Program
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ACTIVE
Modes of Transportation
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– John A. Perez, Speaker of the Assembly
“Over the coming years, the Active Transportation Program will increase the number of bicycling and walking trips in California, improve safety and
mobility,help achieve greenhouse gas
reductions.”
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ATP Purpose and GoalsAs defined by the State Legislature and SB99
2380. There is hereby established the Active Transportation Program in the department for the purpose of encouraging increased use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking. It is the intent of the Legislature that the program achieve all of the following goals: (a) – (f)
(f) Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many type of active transportation users.
Infrastructure ProjectsNon-Infrastructure
ProjectsPlans*SRTS; that
improve safety of children
Safe routes to transit
Bikeways & Walkways:- New- Improved- Hazard
elimination- Maintenance
Secure Bike Parking ATP
Bike
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Education Programs &
other NI projects that demonstrate effectiveness in increasing
active transportation
SRTS Projects: in accordance with Section
1404 of Public Law 109-59
Bike Carrying: In connection with Transit
Rec Trails/Trailheads, Park linkages to corridors & rails-
to-trails
Traffic control devices:
- New Ped Signals, RRFBs, Protected LT movements, Road Diets, etc
Increased use of active modes of transportation
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(a) Increase the
proportion of trips
accomplished by biking and walking
(b) Increase safety and mobility for
non-motorized
users
(e) Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in
the benefits of the program
(d) Enhance public health,
including reduction of childhood
obesity through the use of programs
including, but not limited to,
projects eligible for SRTS funding
(c) Advance the active transportation efforts of
regional agencies to achieve green house gas
reduction goals as established pursuant to SB 375 (Chapter 728, Statutes of 2008)
and SB 391 (Chapter 585, Statutes of 2009)
*Plans are not specifically listed in
the legislation
PROGRAM GOALS Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by
and Increase the safety and mobility of non-motorized
users
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Advance the ATP efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals
Enhance public health, including reduction of childhood obesity through the use of programs including, but not limited to, projects eligible for Safe Routes to School Program funding
Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the program (a minimum of 25%)
Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users
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TAPTAPSR2S
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GOVERNOR BROWN’S SB99 FOCUSED FUNDING TO NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION
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$119.7M
State Highway Account$34.2M
State Highway Account$34.2M
Federal Trust Fund$85.5M
Federal Trust Fund$85.5M
ANNUAL ATP FUNDING IS A COMBINATION OF STATE HIGHWAY ACCOUNT (SHA) AND FEDERAL FUNDS
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FUNDINGDISTRIBUTION
Because a majority of the funds are in the ATP are federal funds most; if not all projects, must be federal-
aid eligible.
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For federally funded, on-system projects; FHWA is starting to enforce the requirement that the agency have a employee who full-time and in responsible charge of the project.
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FEDERAL FUNDS & STATE-ONLY FUNDS
Federal Has to be
Programmed (usually) in the TIP
E-76/Obligation/ Authorization package
Environmental CEQA NEPA
• ROW- Certification required prior to CON funding request
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State Was Programmed
when the project was adopted
State-only finance letter
Environmental CEQA- Agency is Lead
• ROW- Agency self certifies
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50% for Statewide$60M
50% for Statewide$60M
10% to RuralsPopulations ≤ 200k
$12M
10% to RuralsPopulations ≤ 200k
$12M
40% to MPOsPopulations > 200k
$48M
40% to MPOsPopulations > 200k
$48M
ANNUAL FUNDINGDISTRIBUTION
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Non-Infrastructure (NI)Non-Infrastructure (NI)
50% for Statewide$60M
50% for Statewide$60M
Safe Routes to School(STRS)
Safe Routes to School(STRS)
NI funding is not limited to SRTS projects
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FUNDINGDISTRIBUTION
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Cycle 2 does not have SRTS or NI minimums but ATP is committed to funding these elements.
$360M ATP FUND ESTIMATE, CYCLE 2Three years of funding awarded in cycle 2 (FY16/17, 17/18, 18/19) $ in Millions
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$180
$144
$36
50% Statewide
40% Large Metro Planning Orgs.
10% Small Urban & Rural
50% Statewide
40% Large MPOs
10% SU&R
It is important that your project schedule (Fiscal years) be accurate!
STATEWIDE 50% CYCLE 2
$180 Million
*All communities are eligible to apply to the Statewide Competition
25% min or $45M for disadvantaged communities
5% max or up to $9M for plans in disadvantaged communities
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3%
$5.4M
SMALL URBAN &RURAL 10% CYCLE 2
25% min or $9M for disadvantaged communities
$180 Million
*Communities in rural regions or in urban regions with populations under 200,000 are eligible for the Small Urban & Rural Competition
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$36 Million
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CYCLE 1 FUNDED PROJECT SUB-TYPES
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$132,987
$7,522
$17,864
$201,627
Cycle 1 Project Types$1,000
SRTSNI w/SRTSNIOther
PlansBike/PedTrails
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PROJECT FUNDING
Minimum Project Request Each project must request at least $250,000 in ATP
funds Except for:
non-infrastructure (NI) projects, Safe routes to schools projects Recreational Trails and Plans
No cost increases or over-runs will be funded with ATP funds Any cost increases will be funded by the agency
Large MPOs may elect to require a different minimum funding amount- Use of a minimum greater than $500,000 must be approved by the CTC.
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PROJECT FUNDING- CONT’D
Matching requirements No Match is required for cycle 2.
An agency may elect to provide a match and will be awarded up to 5 points for doing so.
Matching funds may be any combination of local, private, state or federal funds*
Large MPOs may elect to require a different match percentage- as approved by the CTC
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Oct 2014
Jan 2016
Jan 2015
Apr 2015
Jul 2015
Oct 2015
Statewide Call for ATP Projects- March 26, 2015
CYCLE 2 SOLICITATIONSCHEDULE
End Statewide Call for ATP Projects-
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If you are part of the “9 Large MPOs” it is important tocheck with them to see when their solicitation due date is and if they have any additional questions or informational requirements.
• COFCG- Fresno Council of Govs.• KCOG- Kern Council of Govs.• MTC- Metropolitan Transportation Comm.• SACOG- Sacramento Area Council• SANDAG- San Diego Association of Govs.• SJCOG- San Joaquin Council of Govs.• SCAG- Southern California Association of Govs.
• StanCOG- Stanislaus Council of Govs.• TCAG- Tulare County Association of Govs.
Oct 2015
Jan 2017
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Apr 2016
Jul 2016
Oct 2016
CYCLE 2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
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An Allocation request
package must be submitted
to your district about
2 months prior to the
CTC meeting
Go to www.dot.ca.gov/hq/transprog/ctcliaison.htm for the 2016 “Preparation Schedule”
The CTC does not meet monthly
. . . the CTC will, in the last quarter of the fiscal year, allocate funds to projects programmed in a future
fiscal year on a first-come, first served basis. If there are insufficient funds, the
Commission may delay the allocation of funds to a
project until the next fiscal year . . .
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Go to www.dot.ca.gov/hq/transprog/ctcliaison.htm for the Preparation Schedule”
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the funds were allocated. CON allocations have 6
months to award contract and 36 months from award to complete
Construction.
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http://www.catc.ca.gov/programs/ATP.htm
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/atp
Go here to review the
CTC Guidelines
Go Here for Call for Projects info
You can sign up for notifications when our website is updated here: http://lists.dot.ca.gov/mailman/listinfo/dla-website-updates-announce
(CTC)
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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
• Local, Regional or State Agencies*• Transit Agencies
• Natural Resource or Public Land Agencies• Public schools or school districts• Tribal Government- Federally-recognized Native American
Tribes
• Private nonprofit tax-exempt organization- for Recreational Trails
• Any other entity- with responsibility for oversight of transportationor Recreational Trails that the CTC determines to be eligible
*Caltrans & MPOs (except MPOs that are also RTPAs) are not eligible project applicants for the federal TAP funds.
All applicants must be able to enter into a Master Agreement (MA) with Local Assistance or do a fund transfer to an eligible federal agency. (i.e. FTA)
If an applicant does not currently have a MA with Caltrans- the audit process will take about 6 months and the applicant is not guaranteed to be determined to be eligible.
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ELIGIBLE FUND TRANSFERS
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FTA & BIA transfers are allowed for ATP projects.
Four important items to remember when transferring ATP projects to FTA & BIA: 1-CTC will still require separate allocations for each phase so transfers will occur after each allocation
2-Information to fulfill ATP reporting requirements will still be required from the sponsor
3-Use of Corps will still be tracked by Caltrans on transferred projects
4-Projects will still be subject to auditing requirements of the program
PARTNERINGEntities that are unable to apply for ATP funds, or that are unable to enter into a Master Agreement with the State must partner with an eligible applicant that can implement the project.
Agencies who are unfamiliar with the federal funding process are encouraged to partner with an experienced agency.
No agency is guaranteed to pass the pre-agreement audit process!• The Implementing agency will be responsible and
accountable for the use and expenditure of program funds.
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DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY DEFINED A project must clearly demonstrate a benefit to a
Community that meets one of the following; in order to qualify as a Disadvantaged Community: The median household income is less than 80% of
the statewide median, based on the current census tract data.
An area identified among the most disadvantaged 25% in the state according to CalEnviroScreen scores.
At least 75% of public school students in the project area a eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) , or
The applicant can submit for consideration a quantitative assessment of why the community should be considered disadvantaged.
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DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY DEFINED- CONTINUED
At least 75% of public school students in the project area a eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
This option can be used on non-SRTS projects, as long as the application explains how the project will be a benefit to students in the area or, for a project not directly benefiting school students, explain why this measure is representative of the larger community.
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You must document the school name and the % for each school in the project area, and show that % average is 75% or higher.
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS All projects must increase use of active modes
of transportation and meet 1 or more of the previously listed program goals.
Projects can be: Infrastructure (I)- Capital improvements that will
further the goals of the program- including planning, design, and construction
Non-infrastructure (NI)- Education, Encouragement, enforcement and planning activities that further the goals of the program Pilot or start-ups that demonstrate funding for
ongoing efforts NI is not limited to projects that benefit students
Combined I & NI Plans- Must be stand alone
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ELIGIBLE PROJECT EXAMPLES Eligible ATP projects consist of but are not
limited to: Development of bikeways & walkways. Improvements to existing bikeways & walkways
Elimination of hazardous conditions on existing facilities
Preventative maintenance with the primary goal of extending the service life of the facility
Installation of bike/ped traffic control devices and lighting that improves the safety of non-motorized users
Establishment or expansion of a bike share program.
Bike-carrying facilities on public transit Functional Landscape- Landscaping projects will not
score well Protective planters Shade at a bench or median Ped. Refuge area
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Recreational trails-TrailsTrailheadsPark projects that facilitate trail linkages or
connectivity to non-motorized corridors, and
conversion of abandoned railroad corridors to trails
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ELIGIBLE PROJECT EXAMPLES- CONTINUED
Purely recreational trails that do not have a destination(s) did not score well in Cycle 1.
Secure public bike parking at Employment centers Park & ride lots Rail & transit stations Ferry docks & landings
Decorative Items landscape*, art and hard-scapes 5% of the project cost. Decorative Landscaping total shall include all
irrigation, excavation and any other components necessary to install the landscaping.
ELIGIBLE PROJECT EXAMPLES- CONTINUED
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• The SB99 legislation allows for Urban Forestry projects to offset vehicular emissions under the Environmental Enhancement & Mitigation Program, which is administered under the Natural Resources Agency.
• Contact: [email protected] 916-653-2812
ELIGIBLE PROJECT EXAMPLES- CONTINUED
SRTS projects that improve the safety of non-motorized students, the project must:
Increase safety & convenience for public school students to walk and/or bike to school
Infrastructure projects must be located within 2 miles of any public school, or
Within the vicinity of any public school bus stop
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ELIGIBLE PROJECT EXAMPLES- CONTINUED
Education programs to increase biking & walking Development of bike and/or walk-to-work/school
day/month Bike/Ped. Counts, walkability/bikeability Bike/Ped. safety analysis Bike/Ped. safety education programs Developing walking & biking maps Developing “walking school bus” or “bike train”
programs School crossing guard training School bike clinics
All ATP facilities projects must be open to the public 24/7
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ELIGIBLE ITEMS FORNON-INFRASTRUCTURE (NI) PROJECTS
Operating Expenses Items
Staff & Benefits Examples of allowable staff include:Salaries and benefits for agency staff needed to support an awarded ATP NI projectCosts to engage the services of a consultant (either non-profit or for-profit) to support an awarded ATP NI project.A SRTS Program Manager. A Program Manager is a person who runs an entire city, county, or some other area wide division that includes numerous schools.Costs to engage the services of a consultant (either non-profit or for-profit) to manage a SRTS program- see Program Manager description above.Local school SRTS coordinator(s) to conduct outreach/education efforts.Costs for law enforcement on school routes, during regular school hours.Pay for a substitute teacher when SRTS faculty is attending SRTS functions during school hours.
Staff Training •Training, if necessary, should be limited to specific area of training needed. Training should utilize available SRTS-TARC materials as applicable.•Training for crossing guards is allowable, but crossing guard salaries is not an eligible expense.•General attendance at conferences is not an eligible expense. (See Travel). Note: Persons hired as a SRTS coordinator should have the skills necessary to deliver the program.
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Eligible NI items include but are not limited to the following:
ELIGIBLE NON-INFRASTRUCTURE (NI)-CONTINUED
Operating Expenses Items
Stipends for parents, volunteers, or staff coordinators
•Stipends may be used to reimburse volunteers for materials and expenses needed for coordination and training efforts.•The intent is not to pay volunteers for their time.
Communications •Phone•Postage/shipping•Webinar service•Website design and maintenance/updates
Office Supplies Including but not limited to:•Paper•Pens•Printer ink, etc.
Travel •Mileage/airfare/hotel/per diem/parking/ taxi fare (For necessary staff travel only, not to be used as an incentive).•Auto insurance (e.g. to move bicycle fleets).•General attendance at conferences is not an eligible expense.•Out of State travel is not an eligible expense.•Travel should conform to State’s or the responsible agency’s reimbursement rates.
Meeting Costs •Meeting/training rental fees, food for working lunch Small procurement procedures must utilized as
appropriate Food must be “healthy” and of reasonable cost
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ELIGIBLE NON-INFRASTRUCTURE (NI)-CONTINUED
Operating Expenses Items
Material Production •Graphic design and printing costs associated with education and encouragement materials•It is encouraged to use educational materials already developed for SRTS by the National Center for SRTS and the California SRTS TARC**•Small procurement procedures or RFQ/RFP/PIF must be utilized as appropriate.
**Expenses to design/develop alternative SRTS materials (material already available from the National or California SRTS websites) must be approved by the Caltrans HQ SRTS Manager. (Exception: school walking and/or bicycling route maps.)
Indirect Costs •Should have an approved agreement with Caltrans in order to be reimbursed•Can have an Acceptance letter from A&I affirming a provisional ICAP rate.
Ineligible Expenses These types of items are not eligible operating expenses:•Cash, Gift Cards, Gift Certificates•Electronic Equipment: (Computers, laptops, iPads/tablets, iPods/MP3 Players, cell phones, smart boards, or other electronic equipment.)•Other similar items 48
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ELIGIBLE NON-INFRASTRUCTURE (NI)- CONTINUED
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Program Related Expenses Items Estimated Cost
Equipment*•For training/ educational purposes only, not to be used for incentives, prizes, or giveaways, etc.•A limited # of bikes and helmets may be provided to allow students to participate in training / events if they do not have their own equipment. The amount of equipment purchased for such purposes should be reasonable for the size of the event/training session anticipated. (See notes)
•Bicycles (See notes)Bicycle cost is limited to $250/
bicycle (excluding tax)•Bike Helmets (See Notes)
Helmet cost is limited to $20/ helmet (excluding tax)
•Bike locks and cables•Bike Repair Stand•Bike tire patch kit•Bike lights•Bike lubricants•Bike saddle bags•Bike tire / tubes•Bike wrenches•Hydration Equipment and bottle cages•Barcode scanner and related equipment (see ineligible equipment)
$/$$$$+
Funding Key$ $ 0-5 per item$$ $ 6-10 per item
Funding Key$$$ $11-25 per item$$$$ $ 26-50+ per item
ELIGIBLE NON-INFRASTRUCTURE (NI)- CONTINUED
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Program Related Expenses Items Estimated Cost
Safety Gear*•Allowable for staff, trainers, and volunteers. Gear must be necessary for the staff member to complete the program work/duties.
Bike helmetsRain Gear (including umbrellas)Safety vestsStop paddlesSafety conesID badges/ pins/ sashes
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Incentives- Minor Items*•*(1) Incentives should be used as rewards for participation, not given to the entire student body whether or not they participate in a SRTS activity.•*(2) Incentives should be limited to items that have a direct impact on the safety or ability of the students to walk or bike to school.•*(3) All material must include a safety message
Bike reflectorsSun visorsWater bottlesPedometersFlashlightsReflective zipper pullsReflective show tagsReflective back pack belt wrapsPunch card holdersPins or badgesScanning tags or punch cardsPencils, stickersAward Certificates (not gift certificates)Healthy snacksT-shirts (for walking school bus or bike train programs)
$Note: Total value of incentives should be limited to no more than $10 per participating individual.
Donated items do not have a value limit.
Funding Key$ $ 0-5 per item$$ $ 6-10 per item
Funding Key$$$ $11-25 per item$$$$ $ 26-50+ per item
ELIGIBLE NON-INFRASTRUCTURE (NI)- CONTINUED
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Program Related Expenses Items Estimated Cost
Incentives- Major Items*•*(1) May be used as reward for outstanding participation or achievement in the SRTS program over the course of a school year.•*(2) Incentives should be used as rewards for participation, not given to the entire student body whether they participate in a SRTS activity.
•Bikes* (see Notes) Bike cost is limited to $100/bike
(excluding tax).Limited to a maximum of 1 bike per grade level, per school, per school year.
•Bike Helmets* (see Notes)Helmet cost is limited to $20/helmet (excluding tax).
Limited to a maximum of 2 helmets per grade level, per school, per school year.
* Donated incentive items are not included in the limit.
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Educational Materials*
* Also see Operating Expenses- Material Production
•Educational material must be specific to walking and biking to school. (Transit related items are not an eligible component of the STRS Program).•Curricula (e.g. traffic safety, personal safety, violence prevention)•Brochures•DVDs/movies•Walking school bus guides
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Funding Key$ $ 0-5 per item$$ $ 6-10 per item
Funding Key$$$ $11-25 per item$$$$ $ 26-50+ per item
ELIGIBLE NON-INFRASTRUCTURE (NI)- CONTINUED
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Program Related Expenses Items Estimated Cost
Incentives- Major Items*•*(1) May be used as reward for outstanding participation or achievement in the SRTS program over the course of a school year.•*(2) Incentives should be used as rewards for participation, not given to the entire student body whether they participate in a SRTS activity.
•Bikes* (see Notes) Bike cost is limited to $100/bike
(excluding tax).Limited to a maximum of 1 bike per grade level, per school, per school year.
•Bike Helmets* (see Notes)Helmet cost is limited to $20/helmet (excluding tax).
Limited to a maximum of 2 helmets per grade level, per school, per school year.
* Donated incentive items are not included in the limit.
$/$$$
Educational Materials* •Educational material must be specific to walking and biking to school. (Transit related items are not an eligible component of the STRS Program).
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Funding Key$ $ 0-5 per item$$ $ 6-10 per item
Funding Key$$$ $11-25 per item$$$$ $ 26-50+ per item
ELIGIBLE NON-INFRASTRUCTURE (NI)- CONTINUED
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Program Related Expenses Items Estimated Cost
Bike Rodeo / other SRTS Event Related Expenses
•Event Insurance•Stipends – The intent is not to pay volunteers for their time. (go to this document’s link for more information)•Costs for law enforcement needed SRTS activities. Overtime is only allowed for SRTS special events, and must be justifiable
Supplies- including but not limited to:•Chalk•Chalk Sticks•Cones•Barriers/Fences for safe bike traffic flow•Tables/Chairs for sign-in areas•Shade tents•Easels
Supplies must meet all other expense requirements contained herein.
$/$$$
Funding Key$ $ 0-5 per item$$ $ 6-10 per item
Funding Key$$$ $11-25 per item$$$$ $ 26-50+ per item
ELIGIBLE NON-INFRASTRUCTURE (NI)- CONTINUED
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Program Related Expenses Items Estimated Cost
Ineligible Expenses These items are not eligible program expenses:
• Cash, Gift Cards, Gift Certificates• Electronic Equipment (Computers,
laptops, iPads/tablets, iPods/MP3 Players, cell phones, smart boards, or other electronic equipment).
• Skateboards, Scooters• Incentives (Major or Minor) used for non-
SRTS event• Incentives intended to reward simply
attending events, but not requiring participation in the program
• Similar items
Not Allowed
Funding Key$ $ 0-5 per item$$ $ 6-10 per item
Funding Key$$$ $11-25 per item$$$$ $ 26-50+ per item
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/saferoutes/srts.htm“NI Eligible costs”
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/atp/index.htmlUnder Cycle 2
TAKE 5 MINUTE BREAK
When we return we will go over-
Ineligible ATP projects or elements
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INELIGIBLE PROJECTS OR ELEMENTS
Ineligible ATP projects or elements, include but are not limited to-
Feasibility studies or other pre-PA&ED studies* Installation or repair of bus or transit facilities Median landscaping, except at ped. Refuge
locations Gateway elements Museums or museum displays Enhanced hardscapes (over the 5% allowable)
Stamped concrete Pavers
Street lighting Street lighting costs can be prorated non-
motorized versus motorized use.
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*OTHER AVAILABLE PLANNING FUNDS
Since Feasibility studies or other pre-PA&ED studies are not eligible- there are other Planning funds either through your Regional Agencies and through Caltrans Planning, their link is:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/tpp/offices/
The Office of Sustainable Community Planning:
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INELIGIBLE PROJECTS OR ELEMENTS-CONTINUED
General recreation & Park facilities: Playground or Park exercise equipment Sports fields Campgrounds Picnic areas & Pavilions Biking or walking “loops”
Promotional activities- except as allowed under SRTS
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INELIGIBLE PROJECTS OR ELEMENTS-CONTINUED
Any work that is not attributable to non-motorized travel or safety, such as:
Vehicular portions of roadway or bridge construction or rehab, including traffic signals
Bus or transit stops** Roadway widening beyond proposed bike/ped
facilities Drainage facilities beyond proposed bike/ped
facility needs Roadway repaving- not attributable to non-
motorized use Vehicular parking lots
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** BUS AND TRANSIT STOP FUNDING
Bus and Transit Stop funding
Public Transportation Account (PTA) The Public Transportation Account (PTA) provides
funding for local transit, as outlined in the Transportation Development Act. The sole source of revenue for this Account is from the state sales tax on diesel fuel. The sales and use tax on diesel fuel is an additional 1.75% on top of the base sales tax (7.50%) for FY 2014-15 and thereafter according to Revenue and Taxation Code 6051.8, 6201.8, and 60050. This equates to a total sales tax rate of 9.25% for diesel fuel. 60
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Especially ones with a lot of plants or other visual interest.
ROUNDABOUTS- MAY NOT BE GREAT FOR NON-MOTORIZED USERS
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The safest way for a bicyclist to transit this facility is by “taking a lane” and acting like a car. Taking a lane is not recommended elementary school age behavior.
ATP will only fund the non-motorized function of roundabout construction.
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BIKE REPAIR STATIONS
62ATP will not fund the stocking, maintenance, repair or replacement of Bike Repair Stations
Even the air pump hose hasBeen cut so it can’t be used
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HARDSCAPE
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This is an excessive use of pavers. They are not a comfortable surface for rollers of any kind.
The Eligible/Incidental (it should also have non-participating) column is useful during project evaluation.
Cycle 1 had 10% Incidentals, Cycle 2 will have 5% Decorative.
Which item are the pavers in?
The Curb & Gutter item may be fully Eligible
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HARDSCAPE- CONTINUED
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Colored concrete/asphalt (but not textured) on curb extensions or bulb-outs is a good way to help them standout.
ATP will fund 5% of the decorative (enhanced) lights and potted plants.
Remember to account for drainage and turning radii on bulb-outs.
Should bulb-outs protrude into bike lanes?
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FUNCTIONAL LANDSCAPE
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The previous slide says that ATP will not fund potted plants . . .
ATP will fund planters that also function as pedestrian and/or bike protection from vehicles.
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HARDSCAPE- CONTINUED
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These small low bulb outs or micro islands are not being seen by motorists and bicyclists.
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ILLUMINATED CROSSWALKS VS. RRFBS
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The Illuminated Crosswalks appear to be a pricey maintenance issue at this point in time.
Whereas the Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFBs) are reliable and less expensive.
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BOLLARDS AND OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS
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Consider speed, sight distance, and end treatment
5’ minFace to face
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BOLLARDS AND OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS
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Definition- A device that prevents unauthorized vehicle entry to bike paths
The average bike can’t fit through these bollards; and the top piece is hard to see at faster speeds.
• The sidewalk isn’t wide enough for 2 way bike travel.
• Fold down obstructions are very unsafe
• The fire hydrant is also an obstacle for bicyclists
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LIGHTING ELIGIBILITY
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ATP will fund:o Pedestrian and o Bike lighting, o or will pro-rate
vehicular lighting
Does median placed lighting benefitNon-motorized users?
The ATP supports
the use of LED and
“dark skies”
fixtures!
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THE CTC HAS POSTED ALL OF THE APPLICATIONS THAT WERE AWARDED AT:
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http://www.catc.ca.gov/programs/ATP/2014_Project_Apps.html
We have not made major changes to the application questions, so please take some time to go to this website and review a few of these documents.
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FUNDING A PLAN- CYCLE 2 PLANS MUST BE STAND ALONE Funding for community wide Plans
In a disadvantaged community only
ATP may fund the development of a Bike plan Pedestrian plan Safe routes to schools plan or Active transportation plan
Also CTC will set aside up to 3% of the statewide
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FUNDING A PLAN- CONT’D
Funding for Plans- continued The 1st priority for funding of active
transportation plans will be for Agencies that don’t have:
A bicycle plan or a Pedestrian plan or a Safe routes to schools plan or an Active transportation plan
The 2nd priority will be for funding of active transportation plans for Agencies that have either:
A bicycle plan or a pedestrian plan But not both
The lowest priority is for funding ATP plan updates of :
Existing plans older than 5 years See the ATP guidelines for the ATP Plan
requirements
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ATP PROGRAMMING PHASES
Permits & Environmental Studies (PA&ED) Plans, specs & estimates (PS&E)
Right-of-way (ROW)
Construction (CON)
PE or PreliminaryEngineering*
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*Federally funded components
ROW capital outlay*Support for ROW acquisition*
CON capital outlay*Construction Engineering (CE)*
ATP PROJECT PHASES- CONTINUED
When proposing to fund only preconstruction components for a project the applicant must demonstrate the means by which it intends to fund the construction of a usable segment, consistent with the Regional Transportation Plan.
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ATP PROJECT PHASES- CONTINUED
Through your application, you’ll need to specify which phases and State Fiscal years (July 1 through June 30) you’re requesting funding for in this cycle, FY16/17, FY17/18 and FY 18/19. If any phases are outside of those years, future ATP funds can be identified for them. You will, however, need to reapply in future ATP cycles to secure funding for those phases.
Other construction funding sources at acceptable as well.
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Pro
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PA&ED AllocationRequest
EX 22 N & O“LAPG”
Prelim Enviro Study Form (PES)
(CH 6)
Conduct Field Review
Authorize/Obligate/E-76PA &ED funds
Approx 6 weeks(CH 3)
PA&EDAllocation Request Approved
Begin
PA
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En
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Project Agreement(s) Invoice(s)
Fed
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EnviroDoc
NEPA
* (CH #) refers to Chapters of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual “LAPM”
Boxes with dashed boarders indicate processes that are only required for Federally funded projects
PS&E AllocationRequest
EX 22 N & O“LAPG”
Field ReviewForm (CH 7*)
PS&E Allocation Request Approved
Authorize/Obligate/E-76PS&E funds
Approx 6 weeks(CH 3)
EndFinal
Design
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If the Implementing agency does not have a
MAWith Caltrans Insert 6 to
12 months here
For State funded PA&ED- the Implementingagency self certifies CEQA environmental
BeginFinal
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Invoice(s)
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ROW AllocationRequest
EX 22 N & O
ROW Allocation Request Approved
Authorize/ Obligate/E-76ROW (Utilities
if needed) funds(CH 3)
Authorize/ Obligate/E-
76ROW
(Capitol Costs) funds(CH 3)
Invoice(s)Invoice(s)
ROW Certification (Required for all Fed
funded Infrastructure Projects)
* (CH #) refers to Chapters of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual “LAPM”
Boxes with dashed boarders indicate processes that are only required for Federally funded projects
For State-only funded projects- the agency self certifies that ROW is complete in Question #9 of Exhibit 22-N “ Funding Allocation Checklist”
For all Federal funded projects, a ROW certification is required as part of the CON allocation request package!• For these projects that do not have any ROW takes or easements , the
agency can do the ROW request as part of PE.
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CON AllocationRequest
EX 22 N & O“LAPG”
Authorize/Obligate/E-76CON funds
Approx 6 weeks(CH 3)
CONAllocation Request Approved
Begin
CO
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Sta
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Advertise &
Award(CH 15)
Agency’s shall not advertise prior to being “Authorized to Proceed” by
Caltrans
Invoice(s)
Boxes with dashed boarders indicate processes that are only required for Federally funded projects
* (CH #) refers to Chapters of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual “LAPM”
CO
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Project Completio
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Final Report of
Expenditures
Final ATP Counts/Repor
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PROJECT SCOPING &ELIGIBILITY
Onsite project scoping by Caltrans for all projects exceeding $5M, that are being considered for award.
Other projects will be randomly selectedfor scoping at the discretion of Caltrans
Project scoping will focus on the following:• Will project meet proposed scope• Can the project limits accommodate all ADA
requirements• Will the project require any design exceptions• Will the existing or proposed Right-of-Way
accommodate all of the proposed features• Potential utility conflicts
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CONSERVATION CORPS.- CTC GUIDELINES
Use of the California Conservation Corps or a qualified community conservation corps, as defined in Section 14507.5 of the Public Resources Code, as partners to undertake or construct applicable projects in accordance with Section 1524 of Public Law 112-141. Points will be deducted if an applicant does not seek corps participation or if an applicant intends not to utilize a corps in a project in which the corps can participate.
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CONSERVATION CORPS. CTC GUIDELINES-CONTINUED Direct contracting with the California
Conservation Corps or a qualified community conservation corps without bidding is permissible provided that the implementing agency demonstrates cost effectiveness per 23 CFR 635.204 and obtains approval from Caltrans.
o MAP-21 Section 1524(b)(1) requires the Secretary to establish a living allowance or rate of pay for youth service and conservation corps as required under State law or at an amount not to exceed the maximum living allowance authorized by 42 U.S.C. 12594 87
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ACTIVE TRANSPORTATIONUSE OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION
CORPS (CCC) AND CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL CONSERVATION CORPS (CALCC)-
CONTINUED
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Once the project is funded:
•Applicant will need to justify Public Interest Finding (PIF)- must show that the corps can do the work for less than the project estimate. If PIF is not justified, conservation corps cannot be used on the project.
•Once PIF is justified, conservation corps will enter into contract agreement with the applicant.
If applicant indicated on application that they intended to use either the CCC or CALCC, then fail to use/chose not to use corps after funding was received, the entity will receive negative points on the
next ATP application Cycle.
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CALTRANS IMPROVES MOBILITY ACROSS CALIFORNIA
California Department of TransportationDivision of Local AssistanceOffice of Active Transportation & Special Programs1120 N Street, MS 1Sacramento, CA 95814
April Nitsos, P.E.Office of Active Transportation and Special Projects- Chief
Office (916) 653-8450
FAX (916) 653-1905
www.dot.ca.gov
CALTRANS IMPROVES MOBILITY ACROSS CALIFORNIA
California Department of TransportationDivision of Local AssistanceOffice of Active Transportation & Special Programs1120 N Street, MS 1Sacramento, CA 95814
Kevin Atkinson, P.E.SRTS Manager & Bike/Ped. Tech. Specialist
Office (916) 653-6920
FAX (916) 653-1905
www.dot.ca.gov89
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