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Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Louisiana Safe Routes to School
Program
The Application
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Applying For SRTS Funding
• WHEN TO APPLY
– January 3, 2011 – Application period begins
– March 4, 2011 – Application deadline
• PREPARING TO APPLY
• THE APPLICATION
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Preparing To Apply• Don’t Wait – Start Now
• Form A Team
• Collect Information
• Identify Problems
• Identify Solutions
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Project Funding
• Reimbursable Program – Not A Grant– Sponsor pays and is reimbursed
• Federal Share Is 100%– No match is required– Use of other sources encouraged
• Some Activities Will Not Be Funded– Right of Way– Utility Relocations
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Project Funding (Cont.)
• Infrastructure Projects
– Maximum of $250,000
• Non-Infrastructure Activities
– Maximum of $50,000 for local projects
– Maximum of $150,000 for regional projects
– Maximum of $200,000 for statewide projects
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Inappropriate Use Of Funds
• Projects that do not specifically serve the stated purpose of the SRTS program
• Funds for reoccurring costs
• Projects solely to accommodate drivers or bus transportation
• Projects not within 2 miles of elementary or middle school
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Funding Questions
• Do I have the staff to administer funding?
• Do I have funding to pay project costs until reimbursed?
• Do I have funding to support costs that will not be reimbursed?
• Do I have resources to support the continuation of the program or project?
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
The Application
• Applicant/Sponsor Information
• Proposed Project/Activity Information
• School Information
• Detailed Information
• Sponsor Certification
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Applicant/Sponsor Information
• APPLICANT – Can be any organization
• SPONSOR – Must be able to finance and manage project
• SCHOOL(S) – Focus of project
• LOCAL SUPPORT – Infrastructure owner
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Proposed Project Information
• Name and description of project
• Estimated cost
• Location – House and Senate Districts
• Questions concerning R/W, MPO support, etc.
• SRTS categories for infrastructure and non-infrastructure
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
School Information
• School District Information Including Superintendent
• General Information Concerning School(s) Affected By Project
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Detailed Project Information
• Identify The Problem(s)
• Proposed Improvement/Activity
• Project Support
• Measures For Success
• Estimated Project Cost
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Identify The Problem25 Points
• Identify Obstacles To Walking/Bicycling To School (8)
• Identify Safety Risks To Children Who Walk Or Bike To School (8)
• Describe Current Environment (5)
• Supply Engineering Or Other Studies Or Reports (4)
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Proposed Improvement/Activity 30 Points
• Describe The Proposed Improvement And/Or Activities (20 Points)
• Explain How Each Of The 4 E’s Was Considered (10 Points)
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Maps Plans And Photographs 10 Points
• Attach Project Location Maps (8)
• Include Photographs Of Existing Facilities (2)
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Project Support10 Points
• Supporting Organizations (4)
– Include local agency support
• Maintenance responsibility and funding (4)
• Reoccurring cost estimate (2)
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Surveillance and Evaluation10 Points
• Identify Outcomes That Will Be Measured
• Describe How They Will Be Made And Evaluated
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Estimated Project Cost15 Points
• DETAILED COST ESTIMATE (15)– List items with description est. quantities, unit
prices and total amount– Include items for mobilization, signs and
barricades, construction layout, etc.– Use guidelines for estimates of engineering– Indicate those items being paid for with local
funds
Construction Costs
ITEMUNIT OF
MEASUREQUANTITY
(A)
UNIT PRICE (B)
AMOUNT(AxB)
LOCAL FUNDS
REQUESTED SRTS
FUNDS)
Subtotal
Mobilization (5-10%)
Traffic Control (2-10%)
Construction Layout (0-5%)
Contingencies (5-10%)
CONSTRUCTION COSTS TOTAL
Infrastructure Cost Estimate
Engineering Costs TOTAL LOCAL SRTS
Preliminary Engineering10% of Total Construction
Amount
Construction Engineering/Contingency10% of Total Construction
Amount
ENGINEERING COSTS TOTAL
Other Costs
Right-of-Way
Utility Relocation
Miscellaneous
OTHER COSTS TOTAL
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS Const. + Engr. + Other
The amount in the shaded box will be the total SRTS Funding requested
Infrastructure - Other Costs
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Non-Infrastructure Costs
• Non-infrastructure cost can cover a wide variety of items such as purchasing materials, equipment, training, etc.
• These costs should be itemized listing the items, quantities, price, and amounts.
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Bonus Section 10 Points
• Attach an Action Plan– List all identified required improvements– Provide a cost estimate of each– Assign a priority– Identify possible funding sources– Propose a time frame for accomplishing
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Certification
• The application must be certified by someone who has legal authority to enter into a contract on behalf of the Sponsor to implement the project.
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Project Selection
• Initial Review
–Check Required Information
• Staff Evaluation
–Score Applications
–Rank Application
• Oversight Committee Review
• Sponsor Notified
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
The Project Process
• Assure project is in STIP/TIP
• Initiate environmental process
• Process SPONSOR/STATE agreement
• Obtain federal authorization to incur charges
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Engineering And Construction Contracts
• Federal Requirements– Chapter 1 Title 23
• State Requirements– State Constitution
• Preconstruction Services– DOTD Selects And Sponsor Contracts
• Construction– DOTD Bids And Sponsor Contracts
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Sponsor/State Agreement
• Project Description And Scope
• Responsibility For Providing Services
• Responsibility For Providing Funds
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
Engineering Considerations
• AASHTO Design Guides
• ADA Requirements
• DOTD Requirements
• Utility Relocations
• Right Of Way
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
REFERENCES
• NATIONAL CENTER FOR SRTS
www.saferoutesinfo.org
• SRTS PROGRAM –FHWA – safety.FHWA.dot.gov/saferoutes/index.htm
• NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN.
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/safe-routes-2002/toc.html
Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program
Department of Transportation and Development
SRTS DOTD Staff• SHALANDA COLE, MBA - SRTS Coordinator
– (504) 484-0204
• DENNIS BABIN, P.E. - SRTS Engineer
– (225) 242-4585
• BRIAN PARSONS - BICYCLE/PED. Coordinator and SRTS Program Manager
– (225) 379-1954