Title
Consideration of Transportation Projects for Regional Flexible Funding, Continued
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the Town Council with additional information about the call for projects for Regional Flexible Funding and an opportunity for further discussion regarding the selection of projects to be submitted for consideration for funding.
end
Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning
end
Contact
CONTACT INFORMATION: Christina Moon, Planning Administrator, 919-918-7325, cmoon@carrboronc.gov; Patricia McGuire, Planning Director, 919-918-7327, pmcguire@carrboronc.gov
end
Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
___ Race/Equity __X__ Climate __X__ Comprehensive Plan __X__Other
Council Direction Statement
The Regional Flexible Funding (RFF) Call for Projects is an opportunity to seek federal funds for transportation infrastructure projects thereby advancing the implementation of the 2021 Bicycle Plan Update 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 B).
end
Information
INFORMATION: On November 14, 2023, the Town Council considered a selection of recommended transportation projects for the DCHC MPO's FY25 Call for Projects for Regional Flexible Funding (https://carrboro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6414497&GUID=4A4C6F83-38EE-4DF9-8FFD-1A5B0EB6F120&Options=&Search=). This is a 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).
Subsequent to the Council's discussion on November 14th, staff received additional information from the DCHC MPO staff regarding the Call for Projects. The important...
Click here for full text