Kansas Department of Transportation

1. Kansas Department of Transportation Becky Pepper Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Kansas Department of Transportation Contact: rpepper@ksdot.org 785-296-8593

2. Surface Transportation Program What: Provides flexible funding that may be used for projects to preserve and improve the conditions and performance on any Federal-aid highway, bridge and tunnel projects on any public road, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and transit capital projects, including intercity bus terminals. Who: Cities with population greater than 5,000 and less than 200,000 not in a Transportation Management Area (TMA) Likelihood: Allocation: Cities — distributed based on population Counties — distributed by special city county highway fund (set by statute) Match: 80/20 Eligible Costs: Construction and construction engineering Projects:Transportation Alternative eligible projects, recreational trails projects Contact: Sondra Clark Bureau of Local Projects 785-296-3861 sondrac@ksdot.org

3. Highway Safety Improvement Program What: High Risk Rural Roads Program: Funding for safety improvements on rural major or minor collectors, and local roads Who:All counties Main Points: -Intended for rural roads with history of crashes -Crash rate need to be higher than state average OR -Potential to increase above state average -Could either be spot improvements or low-cost corridor upgrade Match: 90/10 or 100% for signage/striping/rumble strips Eligible Costs:Construction and construction engineering Project: Signage, straightening curves, shoulder improvements Opportunity:Competitive Contact:Ed Thornton Bureau of Local Projects 785-296-0415 edwardt@ksdot.org

4. Highway Safety Improvement Program What: Roadway Lighting Pavement Marking Sign Replacement Who: State highway system only Main Points: Program managers select projects based on need Match: No match required Eligible Costs: Preliminary engineering, construction and construction engineering Contact: Brian Gower Bureau of Transportation Safety 785-296-1181 gower@ksdot.org

5. Highway Safety Improvement Program What: Intersection Safety Who: Cities and counties Main Points: -Funding for all roads — state or off system -Project selection based on crash history Match: 90/10 Eligible Costs: Construction and construction engineering Projects: Roundabouts, left turn lanes, signal upgrades Opportunity: High Contact: Brian Gower Bureau of Transportation Safety and Technology 785-296-1181 gower@ksdot.org

6. 402 Safety Program What: Provides funds for education, enforcement and research programs designed to reduce traffic crashes, fatalities, injuries and property damage. Who: Cities, counties, non-profits Main Points: -Safety related activities such as traffic studies and safety training -Traffic Engineering Assistance Program (TEAP) –Identifies transportation improvement need--has helped in SRTS projects in the past Match: Encouraged but not required Projects: Education, enforcement and research — not construction Opportunity: Ongoing—first come first serve Contact: Chris Bortz Ed Thornton Bureau of Transportation Bureau of Local Projects Safety and Technology 785-296-0415 785-296-3553 edwardt@ksdot.org cbortz@ksdot.org

7. Transportation Alternatives Program • Combines these programs: • National Recreational Trails • Transportation Enhancement (TE) • Safe Routes to School (SRTS) • KDOT will continue to administer projects separately • Contact:TA and SRTS Becky Pepper 785-296-8593 rpepper@ksdot.org NRTP Kathy Pritchett 620-672-5911 Kathy.pritchett@ksoutdoors.com

8. Recreational Trails Program Administered by Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Funding: • 1.3million for FFY 2014 program Three categories for recreational trail or trail-related projects • Motorized • Non-motorized • Diversified Eligibility • Projects with the primary objective to provide an alternative transportation corridor will NOT be accepted. • Must be able to provide local match, administer the project through completion, and operate/maintain the site after completion Federal reimbursement program, with at least 20% local match required More Information: • www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/Grants • Kathy Pritchett@ksoutdoors.com or 620-672-5911

9. Transportation Alternatives • Federal funding for non-traditional transportation projects • Relates to surface transportation • Associated with 3 general categories • Historic • Scenic and environmental • Bicycle and pedestrian

10. Transportation Alternatives • Reimbursement program • Not a grant program • Minimum 20% local match required • In-kind or donated labor and materials are not counted as part of the match • Submitted by local governing entity • City or county • Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) support for projects within those regions

11. Transportation Alternatives • Eligible costs • Construction • Construction engineering (inspection) • Non-eligible costs • Right-of-way acquition • Utility relocation • Design • Next funding opportunity • Fall 2015 • Total approximate funding — 11million

12. Transportation Alternatives New Changes to the program • Activities no longer eligible: • Safety and educational activities • Visitor and welcome centers • Operation of historic transportation facilities • Transportation museums • Letting • Most projects will now be KDOT let and administered by Local Projects • Suballocation • WAMPO and MARC will receive funds to administer regional programs • Cities and counties within these boundaries will submit project applications to MPO not KDOT

13. Transportation Alternatives Application Tips • Planning • How did the project come about? • Is the project well thought-out? • Was community input gathered? • Does the project connect to other bicycle and pedestrian facilities (planned or existing)? • Is it a transportation project that connects to destinations? • Is the project accessible?

14. Transportation Alternatives Application Tips • Safety • Does the project meet engineering guidelines (AASTHO, MUTCD) • Will the project interact safely with the existing transportation network (motorized or nonmotorized) • Community Support • Has the community been informed of the project? • Does the community show support for the project?

15. Federal program authorized through Federal Transportation Bill MAP-21 Provides funding for infrastructure and noninfrastructure activities Benefits children in grades K-8 Safe Routes to School More Information: www.saferoutesinfo.org

16. Safe Routes to School • Encourage more children to walk and bike to school • Make walking and bicycling safe ways to get to school

17. Education Encouragement Enforcement Engineering Evaluation Elements of SRTS Programs

18. SRTS-Funding Categories Creation of a SRTS Master Plan • Looks at obstacles and solutions for all “5Es” • Funding is used to hire a consultant, administer public participation, and develop the Plan • This is not to develop engineering design plans PHASE 1

19. SRTS-Funding Categories Construction of infrastructure, such as: • Sidewalk Improvements • Traffic Calming and speed reduction • Improved crossings • Signage • Bicycle parking • Traffic diversion improvements around the school PHASE 2

20. SRTS-Funding Categories Activities that promote walking and bicycling to school, such as: • Public awareness campaigns • Traffic education and enforcement • Student education related to bicycle and pedestrian safety, health, and/or the environment • Funding for training, volunteers, and managers of Safe Routes to School programs Noninfrastructure-Related Projects

21. Infrastructure projects • public funds must be spent on projects within the public right-of-way • Project must be located within two miles of school • Noninfrastructure projects • Activities related to traffic education or enforcement must occur within two miles of the eligible school • Other eligible noninfrastructure activities do not have a location restriction SRTS-Project Locations

22. Phase 1 Phase 2 SRTS-Sponsoring Agent Noninfrastructure • Governmental Agency • School Districts • Civic Organizations • Governmental Agency • School Districts • Civic Organizations • Governmental Agency Each application must include a letter from the School District stating their support and co-sponsorship.

23. Projects within MPO areas must have a letter of support from MPO SRTS-MPO Support • MPOs include: • Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization • Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization • Metropolitan Topeka Planning Organization • St. Joseph Area Transportation Study Organization

24. SRTS-Suballocation WAMPO and MARC will receive funds to administer regional programs • Distribution of TAP reserved for FFY 2014: • MARC — $1,197,492 • WAMPO — $853,431 Cities and counties within these boundaries will submit project applications to MPO not KDOT

25. Reimbursement Program • locals will be reimbursed by the state for all eligible costs incurred • Required Match • 20% local match is now required • Funding Maximums • Phase 1: $12,000 Maximum • Phase 2: $200,000 Maximum • Noninfrastructure projects: Case-by-case SRTS-Funding

26. Phase 1 Phase 2 SRTS- Eligible Costs • Eligible Costs • Determined on case-by-case basis • Application should show clear connection between request and planning process • Eligible Costs • Construction • Construction Engineering • Ineligible costs • Design • Right-of-way acquition • Movement of Utilities

27. Noninfrastructure SRTS-Eligible Costs • Eligible Costs • Determined on case-by-case basis • Funds cannot be used for reoccurring costs

28. SRTS-Program History

29. SRTS-Application • Next SRTS application—SPRING 2014 • Available funding • Approximately $850,000

30. SRTS-Application Tips • Phase 1 and Phase 2 projects: • Who was, or will be, involved in the planning process? • Is the project need illustrated through the current issues? • Is community support for the project illustrated? • Phase 2 projects: • Are all 5Es addressed • Were barriers identified? • Were solutions identified to address the barriers? • How were the solutions things identified and prioritized?

31. Other Funding Opportunities BCBSKS Foundation: Healthy Habits for Life Objective: help schools address childhood obesity http://www.bcbsks.com/foundation/healthy_habits.htm Kansas Dept. Of Health and Environment: Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Program Objective: Physical activity and nutrition grants http://www.kdheks.gov/doc_lib/ChronicDiseaseRiskReduction.html

32. Other Funding Opportunities Kansas Dept. of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism: • Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant • Recreational Trails Grant http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/KDWPT-Info/Grants National Park Service: Active Trails Objective: Promote healthy living by getting people out and active on the trails http://www.nps.gov/partnerships/NPF_grants_and_prgs.htm

33. Other Funding Opportunities Sunflower Foundation: Sunflower Trails Grant Objective: Funding for walking and multiuse trails http://www.sunflowerfoundation.org/areas_of_interest-healthy_behaviors_prev-sunflower_trails.php United Health Ministry Objective: Advance health, healing, and wholeness throughout Kansas https://www.healthfund.org/

34. Other Funding Opportunities Westar Energy Green Team Objective: Enhance and foster an understanding of the Kanas Environment. Http://www.westarenergy.com/greenteam Built Environment and the Outdoors Summit Wichita, September 17-18 Funding Roundtable http://www.kansasbeos.org/