Washington State Transportation Improvement Board U RBAN F UNDING P ROGRAMS 2012.

Washington StateTransportation Improvement Board

URBAN FUNDING URBAN FUNDING PROGRAMSPROGRAMS

2012

Transportation Improvement BoardTransportation Improvement Board

Today’s AgendaToday’s AgendaIntroductionsApplication cycleProgram changesProposed program sizesFunding programs Hints for successGlimpse into the future


Application CycleApplication Cycle

June 1, 2012

August 24, 2012

November 16, 2012


Program ChangesProgram ChangesWhy?

◦Legislation merged urban accounts in 2011

◦Board policy decisions Increase funding share to major corridors Emphasize spot improvements Increase sidewalk funding Expand preservation support, subject to

new funding


Program ChangesProgram ChangesWhat changed?

◦Applications due August 24, 2012◦VE Study based on project risk ◦Landscaping limit raised to 5 percent◦Eligible engineering percentage◦Special Studies eliminated◦Urban projects to contract in 4½ years◦Two stages of delay◦Urban Program distributed to 5 regions


2012 Funding Programs2012 Funding ProgramsUrban Arterial Program (UAP)

Urban Corridor Program (UCP)

Sidewalk Program (SP)

Expanded Preservation Program (EPP)


Program RegionsProgram RegionsURBAN URBAN PROGRAMPROGRAM- Urban Arterial Program- Urban Corridor Program

URBAN URBAN SIDEWALK SIDEWALK PROGRAMPROGRAM


2012 Urban Program 2012 Urban Program SizesSizes

Urban Program

$60.0 M

Expanded

Preservation

Program

$3.0 M

Sidewalk

Program

$3.5 M


Urban ProgramUrban ProgramCities, population >5,000Counties, urban unincorporated

arterialsTransportation Benefit DistrictsFederally classified arterials


Program ObjectivesProgram ObjectivesUrban Arterial Program (UAP)

◦Improves safety◦Relieves congestion ◦Addresses roadway physical

conditionUrban Corridor Program (UCP)

◦Supports economic development◦Encourages funding partnerships◦Improves mobility


Regional DistributionRegional Distribution


What does TIB require?What does TIB require?Sidewalk on both sidesUrban Federally classified streetProject in adopted six-year

Transportation Improvement ProgramConsistent with local and regional

plansProject concurrence from WSDOT if

impacting a state highwayMust certify full funding within 1 year


Minimum Local MatchMinimum Local Match

City Assessed Valuation Local Match

Under $1.0 billion 10 percent

$1.0 to $2.5 billion 15 percent

Over $2.5 billion 20 percent

County Road District Valuation

Local Match

Under $3 billion 10 percent

$3 billion to $10 billion 15 percent

Over $10 billion 20 percent


Project DevelopmentProject DevelopmentEligible design phase work

◦Plans, Specifications and Engineer’s estimate

◦Right of way acquisition◦Environmental permitting◦Cultural resource assessment◦Value engineering study


Project DevelopmentProject DevelopmentEligible construction phase work

◦Construction management◦Contract work◦Construction other


Urban Program Urban Program Characteristics Characteristics Grant amount

◦$1 million to $4 million typicalProject types

◦Reconstruction◦Rehabilitation◦New street


Urban Project Common Urban Project Common Elements Elements

◦Site prep◦Road base and surfacing◦Drainage◦Traffic control◦Illumination◦Landscaping◦Multimodal components


Non-eligible WorkNon-eligible WorkWhat TIB does not pay for

◦Excess right of way ◦Work outside of limits or scope◦Engineering over allowable

percentage◦Landscaping over 5 percent◦Undergrounding overhead utilities◦New utilities◦Utility upgrades not impacted by the

project


Urban Program Rating Urban Program Rating CriteriaCriteria

Criteria UAP UCP

Safety 45 10

Mobility 20 30

Sustainability 15 15

Local support 5 30

Pavement condition 15 -

Growth & development - 15

Total Points 100 100


SafetySafety

Criteria UAP UCP

Correctable accident history 25 10

Potential safety hazards 20 10Maximum Points 45 10


What are considered What are considered hazards?hazards?

UAP UCP

Maximum Points Allowed 20 10

• Alignment• Drainage• Access Control• Control or Eliminate Parking• Merging Traffic• Sidewalk Condition• School Zone• Obstructions• Railroad Crossing• Illumination• Turn Pockets


MobilityMobilityCategory UAP UCP

Level of service 10 10

Designated truck route 3 5

Network development 5 15CBD/activity center access 3 -

Freight facility access 3 -

Maximum Allowed 20 30


SustainabilitySustainabilityCategory UAP UCP

Adopted greenhouse gas policy 1 1

Modal measures 8 8

Energy measures 4 4

Environmental measures 4 4

Recycling measures 4 4



Local SupportLocal SupportCategory UAP UCP

Local match 4 -

Lead agency funding - 5

Private partner match - 10Match above the minimum required - 10

Construction ready 5 5Right of way certified or not required 1 1



Pavement ConditionPavement Condition

How is pavement condition determined?◦ Visual inspection of pavement surface

How is the pavement scored?◦ Ratings less than 70 receive points◦ New routes

Category UAP UCP

Pavement Condition 15 -

New Route 10 -

Maximum Allowed 15 -


Growth & DevelopmentGrowth & DevelopmentCategory UAP UCP

CBD/Urban center access - 3

Freight facility access - 3

Employment center increases - 5

Increased residential density - 5

Annexation area - 5

Maximum Allowed - 15


What is a good UAP What is a good UAP project?project?

Widens to 5 lanes with

continuous left turn lane

Adds access control

Adds sidewalk & bike lane

Adds low impact drainage & low

energy lighting


What is a good UCP What is a good UCP project?project?

Completes new corridor

between Division (SR

395) and Trent (SR 290)

Removes truck traffic

from Riverpoint

Campus

Extends sidewalk& bike lanes

Uses low impact drainage &

recycled materials


Application ChangesApplication ChangesUAP and UCP onlyAdditional traffic countsRevised accident data tableEconomic development

information


Application TabsApplication TabsApplicationAccident AnalysisIntersection Configuration (if

applicable)Additional Segments (if needed)Additional Intersections (if needed)


Segments and Segments and IntersectionsIntersections


Intersection configurationIntersection configuration


Accident AnalysisAccident AnalysisEach accident by locationDropdown identifies

◦Segment◦Intersection


Sidewalk ProgramSidewalk ProgramEligibility Requirements

• Incorporated cities of 5,000 population• Urban counties• Federally classified arterials


Sidewalk Program GoalsSidewalk Program Goals◦Improves pedestrian safety◦Creates system continuity◦Links pedestrian generators


Regional DistributionRegional Distribution

West

$800K

23%

Puget Sound

$1,960K

56%

East

$740K

21%

Sidewalk Program$3.5 Million


What does TIB require?What does TIB require?Sidewalk

◦5-foot minimum clear width20 percent minimum local matchCertification of full funding within

1 year


Project DevelopmentProject DevelopmentDesign

◦PS&E development◦Environmental◦Cultural resource assessment

Construction◦Construction management◦Contract completion◦Other required work or materials


Sidewalk Program Sidewalk Program CharacteristicsCharacteristicsProject size

◦Average TIB funding $200KProject types

◦New sidewalk construction◦Reconstruction


Sidewalk Project Common Sidewalk Project Common ElementsElements

◦Site preparation◦Sidewalk◦ADA ramps◦Drainage◦Landscaping


Non-eligible WorkNon-eligible WorkWhat TIB does not pay for

◦Right of way ◦Work outside of limits or scope◦Engineering over allowable

percentage◦Landscaping over 5 percent◦Undergrounding overhead utilities


Sidewalk Program Rating Sidewalk Program Rating CriteriaCriteria

Criteria Points

Pedestrian safety 55

Pedestrian connectivity 30

Sustainability 10

Local support 5

Total Points 100


Pedestrian SafetyPedestrian SafetyCriteria Points

Existing conditions 30

ADA barriers 3

Pedestrian accident history 25

Pedestrian safety hazards 15

Maximum Points 55


What are considered What are considered hazards?hazards?

Hazard Points

Maximum Allowed 15

• Sight distance• Deep ditches• Truck volume• Traffic volume• Obstructions• Existing lighting• Drainage/snow issues• Posted school zone


Pedestrian ConnectivityPedestrian Connectivity Destination Points

CBD or commercial development 5

Industrial area 3

Schools 9

Public facilities 6

Recreational facilities 5

Medical facilities 3

Senior center or housing 2

Signed transit stop 2

Sidewalk connectivity 5

Maximum Allowed 30


SustainabilitySustainabilityCategory Point

s

Adopted greenhouse gas policy 1Sidewalk /planter strip wider than TIB std 3

Sidewalk network development 2

Low energy lighting or signage 3

Recycled material usage 1

Low impact drainage practices 2

Maximum Allowed 10


Local SupportLocal Support

What is local support?

◦Non TIB fundsHow is it rated?

◦ 1 point per 1% above 20% local match

Local Support Points

Maximum Allowed 5


What is a good SP What is a good SP project?project?

Completes gap in sidewalk

system

Addresses accident history & hazards

Builds wide sidewalk & adds low energy

lighting


Expanded Preservation Expanded Preservation ProgramProgramWho is eligible?

◦Cities with assessed valuation under $2 billion

Which streets?◦Urban federally classified routes

What does TIB require?◦ADA ramp upgrade◦Local Match


Expanded Preservation Expanded Preservation Program (EPP) GoalsProgram (EPP) Goals

◦Preservation assistance to medium-sized cities

◦Restore functionally classified routes


Minimum Local MatchMinimum Local Match

City Assessed Valuation Local Match

Under $1.0 Billion 10 Percent

$1.0 to $2.0 Billion 15 Percent


Typical Project Typical Project DevelopmentDevelopmentDesign Phase

◦Development of PS&EConstruction Phase

◦Construction management◦Construction contract


Project ScopeProject ScopeWhat your project may include

◦Road preparation◦Overlay◦ADA ramp upgrade

Existing ramps must be upgraded to current standards


EPP Rating CriteriaEPP Rating Criteria

Criteria Points

Agency Rating 15

Segment Rating 85

Total Points 100


Pavement Condition Pavement Condition RatingRating


TIB ApplicationsTIB ApplicationsHow to obtain your application

◦Download from TIB website at www.tib.wa.gov

How to submit your application◦Submit original signed application◦Include all required attachments◦No copies required


Hints for SuccessHints for SuccessSelect projects that fit program

criteriaStart early, particularly with traffic

counts and accident data requests to WSDOT

Answer all applicable questionsInclude all attachmentsContact your TIB engineer for helpApplication package must be

postmarked by August 24, 2012


Project Selection

Board selects projects at Nov 16, 2012 meeting

Selected projects posted after the meeting on the TIB website at www.tib.wa.gov

TIB will notify all agencies of the results


New selection process New selection process coming in 2013coming in 2013Why?Current process averages out

high and low criteriaAligns process with State

Transportation Policy PrioritiesHighest ranking projects relative

to state priorities sometimes do not get funding


Criteria BandingCriteria Banding

Transportation Improvement Board

QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

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