Joan McDonald, Commissioner
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Transcript of Joan McDonald, Commissioner
New York State Department of TransportationSafe Routes to School Program
Joan McDonald, Commissioner
Carl Ford, P.E., Regional DirectorNYSDOT Region 3
Joe Flint, P.E.Regional Planning and Program Manager
I. Welcome and Introductions
I. Welcome and Introductions – Joe Flint
II. Safe Routes to School Program Overview – Mary Harding
III. Summary of the First SRTS Round in Region 3 – Julie Bednar
IV. Question and Answer Session – Mary Harding and Julie Bednar
V. Closing Remarks – Joe Flint
SRTS Workshop Agenda
NYSDOT Region 3
Onondaga
Cortland
Tompkins
Cayuga
Seneca
Includes Cayuga, Cortland, Onondaga, Oswego, Seneca, and Tompkins counties
Includes two Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)
84,902 students in grades K-8 (4.8% of NY State student K-8 population)
The funding available for this round of SRTS is approximately $1 million
Oswego
Workshop Goals
Inform you of the SRTS program and eligible project types
Inform you of the application process
Inform you of who you can contact with program questions
Inform you of project sponsor responsibilities
Mary HardingStatewide Safe Routes to School
Coordinator
II. Safe Routes to School Program Overview
Julie BednarRegional Safe Routes to School
Coordinator
III. Summary of the First SRTS Round in Region 3
Summary of Project Solicitation
First round was in 2008.
We received 17 project applications; only 6 projects were funded.
Regionally, $1.37 million was available in the first round. Total funds requested via applications were $3.7 million.
Summary of Funded Projects
Four sidewalk construction projects supplemental signage crosswalks one used pervious pavement
where possible to improve drainage
in-school education and encouragement programs
one included a patrol bicycle and mobile radar unit for the police department
Summary of Funded Projects
Crosswalk and ADA curb ramp project
signage pedestrian countdown timers school speed zone flashing
sign in-school education and
encouragement programs
Summary of Funded Projects
One non-infrastructure project mobile school zone speed feedback
trailer speed monitoring recorders informational pamphlets for outreach to
drivers
Lessons Learned
Some project applications contained largely ineligible project elements. Become familiar with the guidebook to ensure your project
fits the program. Take advantage of the preliminary review.
Make sure each copy of the application has all the maps and other attachments you cite in the text, and make sure copies are legible.
Lessons Learned
Construction cost estimates were generally lower than the actual low bid. Federal wage and materials requirements mean a project is built to
higher standards, but often costs more than local forces jobs. Budget for a couple years of inflation. Use the new state engineering estimate tool available on our website.
Get buy-in from your local DPW, especially if you expect them to oversee construction. They will be responsible for maintenance after construction.
Make sure right of way is available for the project.
Schedules were overly ambitious and did not account for the federal aid process requirements.
General Project Schedule: Infrastructure
December 2012 Project funding awarded
Spring 2013 State-local agreements executed
Federal funding obtained
Spring-Fall 2013 Preliminary design (review environmental, social, and economic implications, ROW clearance review and any survey work)
Fall 2013-Spring 2014 Draft plans and specifications are composed and reviewed, comments addressed, and final plans and specifications are completed
Spring-Summer 2014 Advertise and award contract
Summer 2014-2015 Construction
2015 Project close-out
Points to Remember
SRTS is a competitive program – only the best projects will receive funding.
Plan well-rounded strategies to increase walking and bicycling (use the 5 E’s – Engineering, Education, Enforcement, Encouragement, Evaluation).
Get buy-in from partnering agencies - city, town, or village administration, municipal or county DPWs, and school districts.
Mary HardingStatewide Safe Routes to School
CoordinatorJulie BednarRegional Safe Routes to School
Coordinator
IV. Question and Answer Session
Joe Flint, P.E.Regional Planning and Program Manager
V. Closing Remarks
Contacts
NYSDOT Region 3Contact: Julie Bednar (315) 428-4408E-mail: [email protected] Address: 333 E. Washington St., Syracuse, NY 13202
Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC)
Contact: Victor Jorrin, (607) 274-5570E-mail: [email protected] Address: 121 E. Court St. Ithaca, NY 14850
Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council (SMTC)
Contact: Danielle Krol, (315) 422-5716E-mail: [email protected]: 100 Clinton Square, 126 N. Salina Street, Suite 100,
Syracuse, NY 13202
Final applications are due October 5, 2012!
We offer a preliminary review of applications if they are received by August 31, 2012
Funds will be awarded in December
Dates to Remember