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Consideration of Transportation Projects for Regional Flexible Funding
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the Town Council with information about federal funding allocated to the DCHC MPO for transportation projects, and to consider adopting a resolution seeking Regional Flexible Funding for FY 25.
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning
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Contact
CONTACT INFORMATION: Christina Moon, Planning Administrator, 919-918-7325, cmoon@carrboronc.gov; Patricia McGuire, Planning Director, 919-918-7327, pmcguire@carrboronc.gov
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
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Council Direction Statement
The Regional Flexible Funding (RFF) call for projects is an annual opportunity to seek federal funds for transportation infrastructure projects thereby advancing the implementation of the 2021 Bicycle Plan Update (Attachment C) and Transportation and Mobility chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. All transportation infrastructure projects advance the Town's interests toward Climate Action. Pocket Questions are provided (Attachment F).
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Information
INFORMATION: The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) has released a call for transportation projects for federal funding allocated to the MPO. This is an annual competitive-based opportunity to seek funding for new projects or additional funding for existing projects from the following federal programs: Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ), Transportation Block Grant Direct Attributable (STBGDA) and Transportation Alternatives program Direct Attributable (TAPDA).
Staff has identified three possible submittals based on projects that the Council has previously considered as priorities for evaluation. These include:
* Preliminary design for Phase 2 of the Bolin Creek Greenway.
* One to three projects in the 2021 Bicycle Plan Update that involve minimum design work and public e...
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