Central Midlands Council of Governments (CMCOG) is pleased to announce a call for project submissions for the FY 2010 Transportation Enhancement Program. This guide summarizes the program and outlines the project submission process. CMCOG strongly encourages applicants to be familiar with all materials in the information guide and to contact the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Enhancement Program Office or the CMCOG staff for assistance in completing the application.
Up to 80 percent of eligible project costs can be reimbursed by FHWA through the Surface Transportation Program administered by SCDOT. At least 20 percent of the project's allowable costs must be paid by the public authority, as the local funding match. By submitting a project for this program, the applicant agrees to enter into an agreement with SCDOT and be financially responsible for the non-federal participating funding and for implementation of the project.
The transportation enhancement program is a competitive process. All projects must demonstrate a relationship to the surface transportation system to be eligible. After a project has been determined eligible, it will undergo an evaluation review by the Enhancement Advisory Committee (EAC). EAC's evaluations and recommendations are provided to the CMCOG Executive Committee. The Executive Committee makes a final review of the recommended submissions and forwards them the CMCOG Board of Directors (MPO Policy Committee) for approval. Project selection and review is anticipated during the spring of 2010. Please be advised that the SCDOT Commission approved focus areas to exclusively use the federal transportation enhancement funds for the provisions of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles and for landscaping and other scenic beautification projects. Please keep these focus areas in mind when preparing your project submission(s).
Also, please be advised that in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, 23CFR 1.11 and 635.105, SCDOT may delegate administration and management of certain Federal-aid projects (transportation enhancement projects) to a Local Public Agency (LPA). The LPA administered program allows local units of government to design, let, and inspect their federally funded projects. LPA's must administer and manage these projects in accordance with federal and state guidelines. If you desire to apply for LPA status, please complete the attached forms and submit these forms with your application. Please note that separate LPA forms must be submitted for each project submission.
CMCOG is hereby issuing this call for projects to applicants that have the capability and interest in participating in the FY 2010 COATS Transportation Enhancement Program. Each applicant must submit a package containing an original and eight (8) copies of their application to CMCOG no later than 2:00 p.m. on April 6, 2010 to Reginald Simmons, Transportation Director, CMCOG, 236 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29210. CMCOG will only accept applications using the enclosed application form. Applications may be submitted in person, by messenger, or by regular mail. All applications will be logged in and date and time stamped. Any application package that is received after the date and time specified will be logged and date and time stamped as late and returned unopened to the applicant. Please be advised that additional information guides and applications can be provided by request or downloaded from our website at www.centralmidlands.org.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me at 803-744-5133 or send an email to rsimmons@centralmidlands.org. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and interest in this matter.
FY2010 Transportation Enhancement Program - Complete Packet
FY2010 Transportation Enhancement Program - Application Form
