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Federal legislation and the State of Indiana encourages the participation of citizen groups and not-for-profit corporations interested in enhancement projects; however, please note that only a city, county or town may apply for the MPO’s TE funds. Neighborhood groups, trail groups or other non-governmental organizations may not apply for TE funds. However, a Local Public Agency could apply for these organizations and would be the recipient of the TE funds with all applicable responsibilities. The highest local elected official having jurisdiction and responsibility for project implementation must approve projects and sign the application prior to submittal to the MPO. In addition, an LPA submitting more than one application must include a prioritization of the applications. Local Match - A minimum 20% local match is required for each TE project recommended to INDOT by the MPO. Evidence of an existing local match will be considered in the review of TE applications. Currently, applicants can receive match credit for preliminary engineering, construction engineering and right-of-way services and land acquisition only. In order for any services to be considered for match credit, all contractors/engineers must be pre-authorized through the INDOT selection process and selected via an RFP. For example: If an applicant is awarded a grant for $100,000 federal monies then they are responsible for a $25,000 match for a total project cost of $125,000. They can select an engineering firm through the INDOT RFP process and count those fees at an 80/20 ratio for credit. If the fees are $25,000 for instance, then the applicant will get credit for $20,000 and will still owe $5,000 in match. All invoices documenting engineering services and final match payment will be required before construction can begin. The same process should be applied for any right-of-way acquisition services and/or purchases. Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) The CMAQ Improvement Program is a federally funded program focused on transportation improvements (e.g. Signal Interconnect Projects and the Ozone Awareness Program) designed to improve air quality and mitigate congestion. The CMAQ Program was created in 1997 as part of the Intermodal Surface Transportation and Efficiency Act (ISTEA) legislation. All projects and programs eligible for CMAQ funds must come from a conforming Long-Range Transportation Plan (if found to be regionally significant) and Transportation Improvement Program, and be consistent with the conformity provisions contained in section 176(C) of the CAA and the Transportation Conformity Rule. Projects must be included in the current IRTIP and need to complete the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements and meet basic eligibility requirements for funding under titles 23 and 49 of the United States Code. Currently there are two application periods a year. The MPO Air Quality Group will use the Indiana Statewide MPO Council FTP website to coordinate eligibility review and endorsement with FHWA, FTA, INDOT, IDEM, and Region-5 EPA for proposed CMAQ applications. MPO staff will collect the applications, determine initial eligibility, check air quality analysis calculations and post the individual CMAQ applications on the Statewide MPO Council FTP website as described previously. 32
Safe Routes to School The Indiana Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program is based on the federal program designed to make walking and bicycling to school safe and routine. Walking and bicycling are viable transportation alternatives for travel to and from school with significant potential benefits, among them reductions in motor vehicle traffic, associated fuel consumption for school trips, and improved air quality. Following is a list of program highlights: • 70-90 percent of funds will be available for eligible infrastructure projects; • 10-30 percent of funds will be available for encouragement, education, enforcement, and other non-infrastructure activities to increase safe biking and walking to school; • Children in kindergarten through 8th grade are the primary targets for this program; • Projects should help improve access for children with physical disabilities; • Older children, adults, residents, children traveling to school by bus, and motorists may be considered secondary beneficiaries; • Trips for non-school purposes are only secondary considerations; • Construction improvements must be located within a two-mile radius of the intended school or schools; • Program is available for private and public schools; • Eligible applicants include individual schools, school districts, local government agencies, and state agencies; • Non-profit organizations can partner with eligible applicants, but cannot directly receive fiscal year 2006 SRTS project funding in Indiana; and • Project sponsorship by traditional transportation partners is strongly encouraged. INDOT administers this program. Funds are only available on a reimbursement basis for approved projects or activities. All applications received by INDOT are reviewed and evaluated by a selection committee consisting of representatives from INDOT, the FHWA, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), and a representative from one of Indiana’s MPOs. Recommendations from the selection committee will go to the INDOT Commissioner. Applicants will be informed of which projects are selected and the list of approved projects is posted on INDOT’s web site. The MPO will accept applications, and after reviewing them to assure they are complete and consistent with existing plans, will sign them and forward the applications to INDOT. All applications for projects located in the Indianapolis MPA must be signed by the MPO. Currently there is no further information available on this new program. More information will be forthcoming on this program as it develops. 33
Page 1 and 2: Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning
Page 3 and 4: Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION B
Page 5 and 6: 1. Introduction Background Metropol
Page 7 and 8: The current Metropolitan Planning A
Page 9 and 10: 2. Work Program and Products SAFETE
Page 11 and 12: 6. Be adopted and transmitted to IN
Page 13 and 14: 3. Indianapolis Long-Range Transpor
Page 16 and 17: Air Quality Conformity The 9-county
Page 18 and 19: • Highway Safety Improvement Prog
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Page 28 and 29: Formal Amendment Process The MPO pr
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Page 66 and 67: BACKGROUND Federal legislation requ
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Contact Those seeking more informat
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APPENDIX D TITLE VI COMPLAINT PROCE
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APPENDIX E INDIANAPOLIS MPO TRANSPO
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CONTACT INFORMATION Comments or que
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Introduction The Indianapolis Metro
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APPENDIX: CONGESTION MITIGATION & A
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J. Pedestrian Enhancement (100 poin
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L. Transit Enhancement Capital Proj
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