DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICT IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Application for Federal Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing the submission of an application to the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) for eight projects totaling an estimated $89.5 million for funding consideration through the FY 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program and authorizing the acceptance of federal funds if awarded.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) has issued an agency call for projects for the FY 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) utilizing Surface Transportation Program - Metropolitan Mobility (STP-MM) funds. The TIP is a reimbursable federal funding program and all applicable federal rules apply. The amount of funding available to the region is approximately $100 million in STP-MM funds. The funding may only be used for construction costs and may not exceed more than 80% of the total project construction costs.
The Surface Transportation Program - Metropolitan Mobility (STP-MM) will fund construction for transportation projects that add capacity, improve operations, improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, improve transit, and major planning studies within the AAMPO region.
The City of San Antonio application is due to the AAMPO by December 1, 2015. Projects submitted by the City will be evaluated by AAMPO through a competitive process. All governmental entities from throughout the AAMPO region may submit projects. Projects may be awarded in full, or partially. Award of project funding will be announced in April 2016.
The following list of projects is being recommended for consideration of funding through the FY 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program:
Category
Project
Estimated Cost
Operational Improvements
Austin Highway /...
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