Funding Opportunities for Non-Motorized Transportation in South Carolina

The US Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration provides funding to South Carolina through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) to support non-motorized transportation initiatives. Local governments, schools, and other entities can partner with the South Carolina Department of Transportation to implement projects such as pedestrian facilities, bicycle infrastructure, streetscape enhancements, and Safe Routes to School programs. Funding priorities include safety, impact in high-need areas, and compliance with 10-year plans. Various populations in South Carolina can access funding based on specific criteria and priorities outlined by the federal and state departments.

• Funding Opportunities
• South Carolina
• Transportation Alternatives Program
• Non-Motorized Transportation
• Pedestrian Facilities

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2. US Department of Transportations Federal Highway Administration Local governments can partner with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to pursue non- motorized transportation-related activities. The established in 2012 by the Federal Transportation Funding Act, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). It replaced the old Transportation Enhancement Program. Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) was The most recent Transportation Funding Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) has funded the TA program through 2026.

3. FHWA sends TA funds to South Carolina through two avenues based on population: Transportation Management Areas (TMAs) The six areas in the state with populations of 200,000+: ARTS, CHATS, COATS, GPATS, GSATS and RFATS Non-TMAs (through SCDOT ) Small Urban Areas: Populations greater than 5,000 but less than 200,000 Non-Urban Areas: Populations less than 5,000

4. Transportation Management Areas (TMAs) $6.2 million Each TMA determines how and when their allotment of funds is distributed, and sets their minimum/maximum grant award. Counties/municipalities within a TMA apply to the TMA for TAP. Small Urban and Non-Urban Areas (Rural Program) $9.1 million Small Urban Area >50,000 but <200,000 population*: $2.4 million Small Urban Area >5,000 but <50,000 population*: $1.4 million Non-Urban Areas <5,000 population: $5.3 million *IIJA s new population break-outs

5. IIJA Priorities: Project Location & Impact in High Need Areas SCDOT Priorities*: Safety 10-Year Plan Complete Street *With special consideration to projects in Tier III & IV Counties, as defined by the SC Department of Revenue

6. Local Governments School Districts and Schools Regional Transportation Authorities Natural Resource or Public Lands Agencies Tribal Governments MPOs serving populations < 200,000 Non-Profits Any other local or regional entity with responsibility for oversight of transportation

7. Pedestrian Facilities Sidewalks / Multi-use Paths/on-road or off-road trails Trail projects should be regional or state-wide Bicycle Facilities Multi-use Paths Paved Shoulders / Bike Lanes /Signage Streetscape Projects Pedestrian Lighting, Crosswalks (including decorative crosswalks), Pedestrian Signals, etc. Minor Landscaping when part of an eligible construction project. Safe Routes To School Program Sidewalks, bike racks, cross walks, etc.

8. Grant Award: $500,000 total minimum request No maximum cap* *Request may not exceed the funds available! Match: 80/20 split SCDOT can provide match assistance in Tier III & IV counties, and to small, rural communities in Tier I & II counties Performance Period: Up to 4 years Funds not obligated are subject to lapse Phased Awards Large projects may be phased to avoid lapses

9. Two Competitive Funding Rounds Annually Request for Letters of Intent in April & October Only 1 LOI per Applicant per funding round Only TAP eligible activities no road projects! Project Rated and Ranked by New Scoring Criteria Safety, Feasibility, Planning & Connectivity, Previous TAP Performance, Public Involvement Projects Awarded Starting with Highest Score Award until run out of funds or minimally qualifying projects

10. Eligible Entities SCDOT Letters of Intent Project Scope Review Application Submittal COGs/MPOs* Review and Recommendations Multi-Disciplinary Team Review and Rankings SOT Approval

16. Your Letter of Intent MUST include a professional cost estimate: Prepared by a professional engineer Detailed costs by line item Addresses TAP eligible components

19. 2023 Round 1 Tentative Schedule TAP Workshop Request for Letters of Intent (LOI) Deadline for Letters of Intent Project Scope Review Applications e-mailed Applications Due Internal & External Reviews TAP Award Approvals & Letters Financial Participation Agreements March 27, 2023 March 28, 2023 April 28, 2023 (by 4:00 pm) May - June 2023 June 2023 July 2023 (1 month after e-mail) July September 2023 September 2023 November 2023

21. Visit our website at: http://www.scdot.org Click on Programs and Projects Specialty Programs Transportation Alternatives Program https://www.scdot.org/projects/community-transportation-alternatives.aspx Or contact: Amy Blinson Transportation Alternatives Program Manager (803) 737-1952 blinsonal@scdot.org