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Regional Solicitation of Federal Transportation Projects

October 27, 2011 - Solicitation Documents

The Metropolitan Council and the Transportation Advisory Board have released the 2011 Solicitation Package for federal funds.

The regional solicitation process selects projects or programs to be funded by the Surface Transportation Program (STP), the Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ), the Transportation Enhancements program (TE) as well as the Bridge Improvement or Replacement Program (BIR).

Applications may be for construction projects for all programs, transit operations and vehicle purchases from CMAQ as well as various types of projects and programs described in the qualifying criteria from Transportation Enhancements. Eligible costs for federal funding or local match funding are described in the policies for each program. Requests for funding for construction projects and the required local match may only be for construction costs.

Metropolitan Council staff held an information forum on the applications on Friday, June 3. The presentation as well as clarifications and answers to questions are available below. Please continue to check this webpage each week for new clarifications and answers to questions that will become available. We will try to update this page and the Clarifications and Answers to Questions document at the end of each week.

• June 3 Information Session (pdf)
• 2011 Regional Solicitation Clarifications and Answers to Questions (pdf)

For information about the regional solicitation, contact:

• James Andrew at 651-602-1721 or james.andrew@metc.state.mn.us,
• Kevin Roggenbuck at 651-602-1728 or kevin.roggenbuck@metc.state.mn.us, or
• Carl Ohrn at 651-602-1719.

Applications and Appendices

Applications for the 2011 Solicitation will need to be submitted electronically via this webpage. Detailed instructions about how to submit your application will be made available prior to the due date. Potential applicants are also advised to check this website periodically for new information that may affect the solicitation including frequently asked questions or encountered problems.

Most applications and appendices are in Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe PDF formats (indicated) or links to webpages.

Introduction to the 2011 Regional Solicitation and Adoption Schedule.

Application Forms

• Surface Transportation Program (STP) Application Form
  (Applications for roadway projects on the “A” Minor Arterial and non-freeway Principal Arterial systems, non-recreational bicycle and/or pedestrian projects)
• Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Application Form
  (Applications for transit expansion facilities, vehicles and operations, transportation system management)
• Transportation Enhancements (TE) Application Form
  (Applications for pollution mitigation, bicycle/pedestrian facilities and programs, historic preservation, and streetscape projects)
• Bridge Improvement and Replacement (BIR) Application Form
  (Applications for bridge reconstruction or rehabilitation on non-local roadways)

 

Appendices

• Appendix A: Definitions and Acronyms
  
• Appendix B: Technical Assistance Contacts
  
• Appendix C: Schedule for Projects Processed Through State Aid
  
• Appendix D: Criteria for Meeting Sunset Date Requirements
  
• Appendix E: Crash Reduction
  
• Appendix F: “A” Minor Reliever and Expander Peak-Hour Speed Calculations
  
• Appendix G: Emissions Reductions for CMAQ (xls)
• Emissions Calculations
• 2030 Park and Ride Plan
• Instructions for Demand Estimation Using Park and Ride Plan (pdf)
• Appendix H: Volume to Capacity Ratio Calculations
  
• Appendix I: STP Person Throughput Increase
  
• Appendix J: Metro Intermodal Freight Terminals
  
• Appendix K1: Project Implementation Schedule for CMAQ Transit Expansion Applications (xls)
  
• Appendix K2: Project Implementation Schedule for STP, TE, BIR, and CMAQ System Management Applications
  
• Appendix L: CMAQ Federal Program Guidance (October 2008)
  
• Appendix M: Twin Cities Carbon Monoxide Maintenance Area
  
• Appendix N: CMAQ Person Throughput Increase
  
• Appendix O: CMAQ AM and PM Peak Period Congestion
  
• Appendix P: Net Operating Cost Worksheet (xls)
  
• Appendix Q: Technical Advisory Committee and Transportation Advisory Board Membership
  
• Appendix R: Qualifying Criteria Review and Challenge Procedures
  
• Appendix S: Process and Procedures to Review Challenges to Criteria Scores for the 2009 Solicitation
  
• Appendix T: AM Metro Peak Hour Vehicle Occupancy Rates (for Appendix I and N)
  
• Appendix U: Construction Cost Worksheet (xls)