Summary of SACOG 2015 Regional Funding Programs
| State Active Transportation Program | Regional Active Transportation Program | Bicycle & Pedestrian Funding Program | Community Design Funding Program | Regional/Local Funding Program | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose/ Objective | Encourage increased use of active modes of transportation | The Regional ATP targets projects that increase walking/biking, improve safety, and benefit disadvantaged communities. The Regional BPFP concentrates on project performance to implement the MTP/SCS. Together, the programs strive to improve the region’s active transportation system, air quality, and overall quality of life. | Physical implementation of Blueprint principles | Implement the MTP/SCS by providing regional benefits | |
| Funding | |||||
| Min/Max Funding Request | $250,000 min. No max request. | Infrastructure projects: $250,000 min.Non-infrastructure projects: $50,000 minNo max request. | Capital projects: $250,000 min. Pre-construction-only projects: $150,000 min.Non-capital projects: $50,000 min.No max request. |
Three award categories: 1) Conventional: $300,000 to $4 million; Pre-construction $150,000-$500,000. 2) Complete Streets focus: $1.5 million-$4 million. 3) Non-Competitive: max $100,000. |
Capital projects do not have min or max project size. |
| Estimated Funding (Subject to Change) | $179,550,000 | $9,615,000 | ~ $11-13 million | ~ $17-19 million | ~$98-$112 million |
| Fund Types | State & Federal ATP | State & Federal ATP | CMAQ, RSTP, STIP, SMF | CMAQ, RSTP, STIP | |
| Match requirements | No match required, though leveraging of additional funds is encouraged | 11.47% for all projects | 11.47% for all projects | 11.47% for projects in competitive category; 10% for non-competitive | 11.47% for all projects |
| Eligible Geographies | Statewide | El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, & Yuba Counties | Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, & Yuba Counties | ||
| Pre Application Dates | |||||
| Guidelines Released | Week of 4/20/2015 | ||||
| Optional orientation workshop(s) | 5/6/15 Download Final Agenda and Handouts |
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| Application Process | |||||
| Presubmittal/ Intent Letter due | N/A | 6/5/2015 Intent Letter | 6/5/2015 Pre-submittal Letter | 6/5/15 | |
| Applications Due | 6/1/2015 (Apply to Caltrans, copy to SACOG) | 6/19/15 | 6/29/15 | 7/10/15 | |
| Other Dates | July: Sponsor Phone Call or Meeting | 7/22/15 — Interviews | July: Sponsor Phone Call or Meeting | ||
| Approval Dates* | |||||
| Recommendation announced | CTC – 9/15/15 | RPP – 8/26/15Adjusted – 9/15/15 | RPP – 10/ 7/15 | ||
| Recommendation approved | CTC -10/22/15 | SACOG Board – 10/29/15CTC – 12/9/15 | SACOG Board- 12/10/15 | ||
| *Dates linked to standing committees are subject to change. | |||||