ADOT Multimodal Planning Division Planning Assistance for Rural Areas (PARA) Program Overview December 4, 2013.
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ADOT Multimodal Planning Division
Planning Assistance for Rural Areas (PARA) Program Overview
December 4, 2013
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Program Overview
• PARA program is competitive and covers 100% of study costs with no local match required;
• $250,000 budget cap, 10-15% typically allocated for public involvement consultant;
• Addresses issues related to roadway, transit and non-motorized transportation modes;
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Overview Continued• Next PARA cycle will begin January 2014
(Funding Applications Distributed)
• Funding available to local communities, cities, towns, and counties located outside Transportation Management Areas (Phoenix and Tucson urbanized boundaries); and
• Tribal governments and their sub-units are eligible including: chapters, districts and villages.
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Application Preparation
•Applications must be prepared by local agency staff:
•Consultants assisting with application preparation will be disqualified from bidding on projects; and
•Partnerships between communities are encouraged, and lead agency must be identified.
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Eligible ActivitiesPlanning activities eligible for funding include:
• Roadway operations and facilities planning;
• Transit operations and facilities planning;
• Feasibility review of public transit with intent of seeking FTA or other funding assistance;
• General Plan Circulation Element development / update;
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Eligible Activities Continued
• Scenario Planning
• Bike / Ped Planning including General Plan Bicycle elements; and
• Trails Planning as part of a multimodal roadway, pedestrian and transit system.
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Ineligible Activities• Design documents;
• Environmental clearances (NEPA documents);
• Engineering documents including pre-design and DCRs; and
• Construction of facilities or capital expenses including: staff salaries, and purchasing computer hardware.
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PARA Study Examples / FAQ
Examples of previous studies and a FAQ page can be accessed through the PARA website at:
http://www.azdot.gov/planning/CurrentStudies/PARAStudies
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ADOT Project Management
ADOT Planner Responsibilities:
• Overall project management;
• Consultant selection oversight;
• Scheduling TAC meetings;
• Deliverables review and acceptance; and
• Payment for consultant services.
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Local Public Agency Role
• Assist ADOT PM as part of study team:• Assist with development of public involvement
materials used in related activities (e.g. public meetings, forums and stakeholder meetings);
• Provide guidance and local perspective, including timely review and final approval of all deliverables; and
• Assist with securing meeting rooms for project meetings (e.g. public meetings, TAC meetings, PMT meetings).
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Application Submittal Requirements• Ten hard copies and electronic submittal;
• Application period closes 45 days after distribution to local governments;
• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered; and
• Send all required items to:
E-mail: jfeek@azdot.gov
ADOT Multimodal Planning Division
Attention: Justin Feek
206 South 17th Avenue., Mail Drop: 310B
Phoenix, AZ 85007
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Application Content
• Application located on Pages 4 and 5 of packet;
• Map of the Study Area (11x17 if necessary) with planning area boundary;
• Background, Purpose, Need and Goals Statement (max 5 pages, 12 point font);
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Application Content: Background, Purpose, Need and Goals Statement
This section will carry the most weight in the scoring process. Primary elements:
• Overall project considerations;• Demonstration of the need for study;• Demonstration of planning element
incorporation;• Demonstration of Community Support;
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Application Content Continued• Demonstration of how study will benefit the
state, region, and / or community;• A list of Technical Advisory committee
members (public agency staff excluding elected officials);
• Estimated timeline for completion (maximum 12-months) including target dates and constraints (i.e. Council – Board meetings) Schedules may be shorter than 12- months when possible;
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Application Content Continued• A minimum of three letters of support from
appropriate (COG, MPO, ADOT District Engineer, Council, Stakeholders, etc.);
• Studies including State routes must include support from ADOT District Engineer(s); and
• If applicable, provide a list of previous relevant studies and a list of projects based on associated recommendations made by previous ADOT and Non-ADOT transportation studies.
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Scoring Criteria (Application Page 10, Appendix C)
• Overall Project Considerations: 0-20 Points
• Demonstrates Need for Study: 0-25 Points
• Incorporates Planning Elements: 0-15 Points
• Demonstrates Community Support: 0-15 Points
• Benefits the State, Region, and/or Community: 0-25 Points
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Study Content GuidelinesThe Study may consider a few or as many of the following potential elements:
• System Performance and Preservation;• Mobility and Access for People and Goods;• Public Transportation;• Environment and Quality of Life;• Planning Coordination;• Mobility and Economic Competitiveness;• Safety;• Accessibility; or• Resource Conservation.
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