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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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PROGRAM OVERVIEW& GOALS

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

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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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Let’s get walking & rolling with ATP

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PROGRAM & PROJECT FUNDING

Tentative

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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


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)



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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SOLICITATIONSCHEDULE

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-

(Postmarked) June 1, 2015

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CYCLE 2 SOLICITATION SCHEDULE- CONTINUED

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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.

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Jan 2016

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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Jan 2019

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Jul 2019

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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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ATP WEBSITES

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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http://lists.dot.ca.gov/mailman/listinfo/dla-website-updates-announce

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

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 & INELIGIBLE

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.


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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

mailto:[email protected]


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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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


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


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


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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.

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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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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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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.

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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



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

http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/saferoutes/srts.htm

http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/atp/index.html

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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http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www2.cincinnati.com/blogs/eyeontheeastside/2011/01/05/terrace-park-prioritizes-median-alternates/&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=1CXZVMCjO4K3yAS424G4CA&ved=0CBgQ9QEwAA&usg=AFQjCNH1NIxBKD2GtAfz2o8YDg7akN8vKA

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

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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PROJECT PHASESOR COMPONENTS

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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Boxes with dashed boarders indicate processes that are only required for Federally funded projects

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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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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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SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

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CONSERVATION CORPS

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

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

Office (916) 653-6920

FAX (916) 653-1905

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