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Planning and Funding Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects

Planning and Funding Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects. Initial planning and feasibility studies Securing rights-of-way Design Construction On-road and off-road projects. TIP Funding Programs. Federal and state funds, programmed by the MPO STP – Surface Transportation Program

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Planning and Funding Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects

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  1. Planning and Funding Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects • Initial planning and feasibility studies • Securing rights-of-way • Design • Construction • On-road and off-road projects

  2. TIP Funding Programs • Federal and state funds, programmed by the MPO • STP – Surface Transportation Program • Transportation Enhancements • CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality • Require 10% match • Projects managed by MassHighway • For final design and construction*

  3. Ch. 90 • Traditionally used to maintain and reconstruct local roads. • 100% reimbursable program • Wellesley: $503,511 in FY2007 • Eligible uses include planning, design, and construction of on- and off-road bikeway projects (except for feasibility studies). • Administered by MassHighway—contact your district office for information (Walter Kubik, Manager, District 4)

  4. Community Preservation Act • An elective property tax surcharge up to 3% • Minimum of 10% each must be used for: • Acquisition and preservation of open space • Creation and support of affordable housing • Acquisition and preservation of historic buildings and landscapes • State matches 100% • Flexibility in use of funds, local control

  5. DCR Recreational Trails Grants • Due October 2 • Provides funding for a variety of trail protection, construction, and stewardship projects throughout Massachusetts. Funded through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) • 80-20 challenge grants. A cash match; "in-kind match" in the form of materials, labor, and in-kind services; or a combination of both is permitted. • $2,000 to $50,000. Amounts greater than $50,000 will be considered for larger projects with statewide or regional significance. • 30% to motorized trail use, 30% for non-motorized projects, and 40% for projects that facilitate diverse trail uses. Projects must be primarily recreation- rather than transportation-oriented. • Contact Paul Jahnige at DCR.

  6. TOD Infrastructure and Housing Support Program(“TOD Bond Program”) • MBTA and the Office of Commonwealth Development • $30 million total authorization • Up to $500,000 for individual bicycle/pedestrian projects. Funds can be used for planning, design, or construction. • $7 million in grants for 2005 ($1 mil for pedestrian projects) • Contact Jane Healey at OCD

  7. Safe Routes to School • New federal program in SAFETEA-LU • Administered through MassRides and EOT • 10%-30% for programs, 70%-90% for infrastructure projects • Contact Davida Eisenberg at MassRides

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