The Clean Air and Mobility Program – FAQs
OVERVIEW •
HOW TO APPLY •
2010 SCHEDULE •
FAQS •
Questions and Answers from the Pre-Proposal Meeting (3/18/10)
- What will happen with the Suburban Mobility,
Transportation Demand Management (TDM), and Regional Bike Rack programs?
Projects previously
funded under the Suburban Mobility, Transportation Demand Management (TDM), and
Regional Bike Parking programs will still be eligible for funding. The Clean
Air and Mobility Program aims to achieve even greater clean air and mobility
benefits by expanding the program to accommodate more project types.
- How do I know if my infrastructure project is eligible
for federal aid?
To determine federal-aid eligibility, please refer to the MassDOT
Highway Division Road Inventory Map. Bike paths are also eligible for federal aid.
- What are the the design guidelines for infrastructure projects?
Adherence to the Massachusetts
Highway Department Project Development and Design Guide is required.
- Are planning studies eligible for CMAQ funds?
Planning studies are not eligible for funding and cannot
be considered part of a project’s local match. Transit projects cannot duplicate
an existing service. Projects for fixed-route transit service in a given area
must be ADA-compliant when paratransit service is not already provided in that
service area.
- What is the funding request limit?
There is no limit for a funding request; however the FFY 2010 CMAQ program is limited to $2
million total.
- What is the proponent’s share of project or program funding?
Capital projects will be required to have a 20 percent local match each year for up to three
years of funding. Operating programs will be required to have a 20, 30, or 40
percent match for years one through three, respectively. An application for
funding for years two and three will require cost-benefit reports.
- When are the proposals due?
Proposals are due April 1. Please refer to the Clean Air and Mobility Program schedule for more
information.
- When will the contracts be awarded?
MassDOT’s Office of Transportation Planning is currently scheduled to begin administering contracts
in June 2010.
- Where can I find detailed information on CMAQ guidance and eligibility?
Information on the CMAQ program can be found on the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) website.
The links posted below will take you to Web pages that discuss specific types
of projects and programs. In addition, MPO staff are available to answer your
questions on this program.
For more information on the Clean Air and Mobility program, please contact Eric
Bourassa, Transportation Manager, MAPC, at ebourassa@mapc.org
or 617.451.2770 ext. 2043; or Hayes Morrison, TIP Program Manager and Clean Air
and Mobility Program Contact, MPO staff, at hayesm@bostonmpo.org
or 617.973.7129.
FHWA website links:
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