STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: May 13, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 13, 14
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize applications of nine candidate projects to the North Central Texas Council of Governments through the Transportation Alternatives Program for cost reimbursement in the Active Transportation and Safe Routes to School (SRTS) categories for the Zaragoza, Rosemont, and Elam SRTS improvements; Ross Avenue Shared Use Path, Southern Design District Mobility Connection Projects, Dallas Executive Airport Streetscape Enhancements Phase 1 (Ledbetter), Lemmon Avenue Streetscape Enhancements, Coombs Creek and Five Creek Trail - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information for potential future costs)
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BACKGROUND
On March 2, 2020, North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) released a call for projects for $19.8 million in Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program funding. Approximately $11.7 million of the $19.8 million is allocated for the Eastern Sub-region of Dallas and Paris, Texas. There is no limit to how many projects may be submitted by a municipality. Successful projects are eligible for federal funding awards ranging between $300,000.00 and $5 million per project. A minimum of 20% local match is required. Project costs will be reimbursed up to 80% of eligible costs for construction only. The municipality will be responsible for funding engineering, design, environmental and cost overruns.
Projects are submitted under one of two eligible project categories: Active Transportation and SRTS. The RTC has deemed eligible projects to be those which include active transportation projects that make non-motorized transport safe, convenient, and appealing. Such types of ...
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