Transportation Enhancement in Oregon Pat Rogers Fisher TE

Transportation Enhancement in Oregon Pat Rogers Fisher TE Program Manager Oregon Dept. of Transportation (503) 986 -3528 patricia. r. fisher@odot. state. or. us

TE Basics v Federal funds for transportation-related projects v Source of funds -- 10% of STP allocation v Reimbursement -- not grants !! v Requires matching funds -- 10. 27%

Projects are meant to: v Strengthen the cultural, aesthetic, or environmental aspects of the trans. system v Enrich the experience of those using the transportation system v Go beyond what is routine or required on transportation projects

Eligibility v Fits an approved TE Activity v Has clear relation to surface transportation also… v Is over and above what is routine or required on transportation projects

Twelve TE Activities 1. Facilities for Pedestrians and Bicyclists 2. Safety and Educational Activities for Pedestrians and Bicyclists 3. Acquisition of Scenic Easements and Scenic or Historic Sites (including historic battlefields) 4. Scenic or Historic Highway Programs (including tourist and welcome center facilities)

more TE Activities… 5. 5 Landscaping and Other Scenic Beautification 6. Historic Preservation 7. Rehabilitation and Operation of Historic Transportation Buildings, Structures and Facilities (including historic railroad facilities and canals) 8. Preservation of Abandoned Railway Corridors (including conversion and use for pedestrian or bicycle trails)

more TE Activities… 9. Inventory, Control and Removal of Outdoor Advertising 10. Archaeological Planning and Research 11. Environmental Mitigation 12. (i) to address water pollution due to highway runoff or (ii) to reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity Establishment of Transportation Museums

Oregon’s TE Program v 2 -part program v Allocation v 42 active projects – Statewide Competitive – Director’s Discretionary 8. 5 $M/yr FY 2008 -2011 9. 6 $M/yr FY 2012 -2015 13 programming 13 PE or ROW 16 construction

Oregon TE Profile v TE Awards Minimum Maximum Average $200, 000 about $1. 5 M (no set policy) $870, 000 v Matching funds Minimum 10. 27% Average 20% Soft match with prior approval

TE Projects, FY 2000 -2009 Projects Dollars v Sidewalk, Bike Lane 33% 26% v Separate Path (trail) 34% 43% v Main Street/Streetscape 6% 8% v Historic Preservation 13% v Scenic, Environmental 14% 9%

Washington Street in Vale BEFORE AFTER

4 th Street Phoenix Main St Heppner

Shared-Use Paths Trails & Bridges

The Dalles Riverfront Trail

Sports Park Bridge, Grants Pass

Union Street Railroad Bridge

Main Streets & Streetscape

Lakeview

‘A’ Street in Vale BEFORE AFTER

Vista House at Crown Point

Landscaping & Scenic Beautification

Philomath: US-20 Landscaping BEFORE AFTER

Historic Preservation

Portland Union Station

Lowell Covered Bridge Restoration & Interpretive Site

Project Selection Schedule for 2010 v MAY 18, 2010 App. Forms Available v JUNE 30, 2010 NOI Due v SEPT 30, 2010 Applications Due v FEB. 2011 Narrow to Finalists v APRIL 2011 OTC Final Approval

Selection Process v Two-stage Application -- Notice of Intent (NOI) -- Application with support documents v Review and Screening -- Initial compliance review -- Technical review -- Comment period v Selection and Approval (next slide)

Selection and Approval v Reduce to ~30 finalists v TE Advisory Committee scores and selects v FHWA and ODOT Director review v Oregon Transportation Commission approval

After Selection v Notification and acceptance v Assign to program year (STIP) v Scoping, prospectus, agreement v Hire consultant and begin

Transportation Enhancement Pat Rogers Fisher TE Program Manager Oregon Dept. of Transportation (503)986 -3528 (504)patricia. r. fisher@odot. state. or. us