Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/08/1992

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INTERIM STP PROJECT CRITERIA Bikeway-Walkway Projects - 1992 DEFINITION - Bikeway-Walkway projects must meet the following definition to qualify for further evaluation: A CONTINUOUS FACILITY DESIGNED PURSUANT TO AN OVERALL PLAN AND DESIGNATED FOR THE TRANSPORTATION USE OF BICYCLES, OTHER VEHICLES PROPELLED BY HUMAN POWER, OR PEDESTRIANS. Specifically, a "bicycle transportation facility" means new or improved lanes, paths or shoulders for use by bicyclists, traffic control devices, shelters, and parking facilities for bicycles. The project must be a permanent improvement. Temporary construction is defined as work which must be essentially replaced in the immediate future. Staged construction is considered permanent rather than temporary so long as future stages build on rather than replace previous work. The right-of-way acquisition costs, costs required to complete studies, engineering, design, etc., will not be eligible. Noise barriers, drainage projects, fences, landscaping, etc., are ineligible for funding unless included as part of a larger project which is otherwise eligible. Designs for bikeways must be in accordance with AASHTO standards to the extent possible. A total of $1,500,000 federal STP funds will be allocated in this interim process. The total estimated cost of a project must exceed $25,000. One unit of government such as a county, could "package" more than one small project to meet the minimum level. This may be especially applicable to innovative projects. The minimum local match must equal 20% of eligible project costs. It may include separate but related elements and support facilities which are not at the same location. The maximum federal funding for any one project will be $500,000. This may be over-matched up to 50% of total cost resulting in a $1,000,000 project. A contract must be let prior to December 31, 1993. Eligible project sponsors include state and regional agencies, city and county government units. The project submitter is responsible for the local share of project cost. The project submitter is also responsible for any liability associated with the project and ongoing maintenance. The TAB reserves the right to subdivide projects to allow or encourage more projects to be funded.