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ALAMEDA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
2024 COMPREHENSIVE INVESTMENT PLAN
Notice of Funding Opportunity and Program Guidelines
Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) is responsible for planning, funding and delivering transportation projects and programs within Alameda County.
This includes the programming of federal, state, regional and local transportation funding. The Comprehensive Investment Plan (CIP) is Alameda CTC’s near-term strategic planning and programming document through which fund sources administered by Alameda CTC are programmed through a consolidated process to maximize investments towards critical transportation infrastructure and program operations needs that are essential for developing and maintaining the county’s transportation system.
The Alameda CTC is embarking on the development of the 2024 Comprehensive Investment Plan (2024 CIP) and is releasing a call for projects for $150.8 million in combined federal One Bay Area Grant Program Cycle 3 (OBAG 3) funding and various Alameda CTC-administered discretionary local funding sources, including Measures B and BB, Vehicle Registration Fee (VRF), and Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) for eligible capital projects and programs within Alameda County. The 2024 CIP will program funding anticipated between fiscal years 2023-24 thru 2027-28.
Complete 2024 CIP Call for Projects resources, including funding-specific guidelines, relevant maps and plans, and a link to the online application, can be accessed at:
https://www.alamedactc.org/funding/funding-opportunities/.
A virtual applicant workshop is scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2022, 1-3pm, via Zoom.
See the above link to the Alameda CTC’s 2024 CIP resources webpage as well as the end of this Guidelines document for the meeting access link.
Alameda CTC is accepting 2024 CIP applications through June 30, 2022.
Eligible project categories:
1) Bicycle and/or pedestrian capital projects and programs 2) Complete street and road improvement projects
3) Transit-related capital projects
4) Shuttle and other program operations
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Projects must meet the eligibility requirements of the funding sources and programs that are ultimately programmed by Alameda CTC.
Projects ready for implementation in fiscal years 2023-24 through 2027-28 should apply at this time. Additionally, a portion of the available TFCA funding may be programmed to projects ready for implementation in FY 2022-23, including program and shuttle operations. In general, available funding will be prioritized towards improvements that can demonstrate construction readiness within the first two years of the 2024 CIP, provide safety enhancements, and directly benefit Priority Development Areas and Equity Priority Communities.
The below 2024 CIP Program Guidelines provide details regarding eligible applicants, fund estimate, minimum and maximum award and matching requirements, eligible projects, eligible costs, project screening and selection criteria (2024 CIP and federal OBAG 3-specific criteria), programming priorities, maximum number of applications and other general application requirements.
2024 CIP PROGRAM GUIDELINES
1. Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants (direct recipients) of funds programmed through the CIP are limited to the following:
• Cities of Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, Union City • County of Alameda
• Transit agencies and operators in Alameda County
• East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD)
• Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) Entities that are not identified above as eligible direct recipients will only be eligible to receive CIP funds as sub-recipients by partnering with an eligible direct recipient that is willing to pass through the funds to a sub-recipient. Exceptions allowing other entities to directly receive funds may be granted by Alameda CTC on a case-bycase basis.
Eligibility for federal discretionary OBAG 3 funds, Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ), is limited to applicants that are eligible federal funding recipients, have the knowledge and resources to successfully deliver federal-aid projects, and are able to meet MTC’s OBAG 3 Program-specific requirements, as follows:
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• Comply with MTC’s Complete Streets Policy, and its successor, including the requirement to complete a Complete Streets Checklist for each project applying for OBAG 3 funding; and
• Have a general plan housing element adopted and certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the 2023-31 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) cycle by December 31, 2023, and maintain certification throughout the OBAG 3 program period; • Submit Housing Element Annual Reports to HCD each year by the April 1 deadline throughout the OBAG 3 program period;
• Adopt a resolution self-certifying compliance with state housing laws related to surplus lands, accessory dwelling units, and density bonuses by December 31, 2023;
• Maintain ongoing compliance with the Housing Accountability Act (as determined by MTC staff) throughout the OBAG 3 program period; • Adopt a Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) or equivalent safety plan, as defined by the California Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) guidelines, by December 31, 2023;
• Maintain a certified Pavement Management Program (StreetSaver® or equivalent), updated as prescribed by MTC staff;
• Fully participate in statewide local streets and road needs assessment surveys (including any assigned funding contribution); and
• Provide traffic count data to MTC to support FHWA’s Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) on an annual basis, or as directed by MTC staff.
For the above items with MTC-established deadlines of December 31, 2023, Alameda CTC will request and intends to collect these items by June 30, 2023 to ensure timely OBAG 3 program compliance.
2. Fund Estimate
The 2024 CIP fund estimate includes approximately $150.8 million of funding anticipated between fiscal years 2023-24 thru 2027-28, from the following discretionary programs:
2024 CIP Programming Fund Estimate
Program Category Fund Sources Amount
(in millions)
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Program
MBB Bike/Ped Countywide Discretionary $15.0M
Transit Capital MB Express Bus
VRF Transit for Congestion Relief Program $23.0M
Community Development
Investment Program
MBB Community Development Investment
Program $25.0M
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Transportation Fund for
Clean Air (TFCA) Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) $5.0M Total Local Funds
(Measure B/BB/VRF/TFCA) $68.0M
OBAG 3
OBAG 3 Funding Target
(STBG/ CMAQ)
OBAG 3 Funding Target Available
to All Eligible Applicants $71.3M
OBAG 3 Programmed for Alameda CTC
Countywide Planning / SR2S Priorities
($2.6M Planning and $8.9M SR2S)
$11.5M
Total OBAG 3 Funding Target
(STBG/CMAQ) $82.8M
2024 CIP Fund Estimate Grand Total $150.8M
Fund Estimate Summary
Total Local Fund Estimate $68.0M
Total OBAG 3 Funding Target to All Eligible Applicants $71.3M Total Fund Estimate Available to Program
(Local + OBAG 3 Funding Target Available to All Eligible Applicants) $ 139.3M Fund Estimate Notes:
1. For OBAG 3, $82.8M represents MTC’s target project nomination amount for Alameda County. Of the total $82.8M, $71.3M is target funding available to all eligible applicants, and the remaining $11.5M is programmed for Alameda CTC Countywide Planning and SR2S priorities as approved by the Commission on 4/28/22.
2. A portion of the available TFCA funds may be eligible for expenditure in Fiscal Year 2022-23 (e.g., program and shuttle operations). Contact Alameda CTC to discuss potential FY 22-23 eligibility.
3. The 2024 CIP Fund Estimate reflects estimated funding levels and is subject to change.
3. Minimum and Maximum Award and Matching Requirements
Project Type Minimum Request Maximum Request Minimum Match Capital Improvement $500,000 $10,000,000 25% (for each phase requested)
Programs and Shuttle
Operations
$100,000
per year
$500,000
per year
75% (by year)
• Matching funds must be expended concurrently and proportionally for each phase programmed with Alameda CTC-administered funds.
• Previously incurred costs or previously expended funds do not count towards fulling minimum matching requirements.
• Per the Alameda CTC’s Small Cities Program Policy, the Cities of Albany, Emeryville, and Piedmont are not required to provide a match. For small cities recommended for federal OBAG funds, Alameda CTC will strive to fulfil federal 2024 Comprehensive Investment Plan - Notice of Funding Opportunity Alameda County Transportation Commission Page 5 of 14
matching requirements with Alameda CTC administered discretionary funds, if available.
• For Measure B/BB/VRF Direct Local Distribution Recipients, costs for Project Sponsor staff labor related to project administration, contract management of professional and construction services, are not eligible for reimbursement with Alameda CTC-administered funds per the Local Cooperation Policy. Such costs may be identified for matching purposes.
• On a case-by-case basis, Alameda CTC may consider exceptions to these requirements.
4. Eligible Projects
The 2024 CIP will focus on comprehensive transportation projects that yield significant benefits to the countywide transportation system. In general, smaller projects or early project development (planning/scoping) activities that are able to be funded through local means (direct local distribution funds) will be a lesser priority for discretionary funding.
Eligible project requirements are identified below:
• Projects and programs (“projects”) proposed for funding through the 2024 CIP must be included in the 2020 Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) project listings (10-Year Priority, 30-Year Projects, or Programmatic Projects). • Projects must demonstrate a public benefit towards building and maintaining the transportation infrastructure in Alameda County.
• Projects must be publicly accessible and not intended solely for use by a private entity.
• Capital projects may include (but are not limited to):
o New or modified bicycle/pedestrian facilities, bicycle lane striping, designated pedestrian path markings, signage/signals, bicycle parking, street reconfigurations, street closures, and bicycle/pedestrian safety improvements.
o Transit infrastructure enhancements and expansion
o Safety or modernization improvements to transit centers, stations or intermodal facilities
o Transportation improvements that provide greater transit access for residents of low-income or otherwise disadvantaged communities • Non-capital projects may include (but are not limited to):
o Safety education, training, enforcement and promotional programs o Transportation demand and traffic management programs o Shuttle operations
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• Projects must meet the eligibility requirements of the funding sources and CIP Programs that are ultimately programmed by Alameda CTC. o The majority of the available funding for the 2024 CIP is federal discretionary OBAG 3 funding (federal STBG and CMAQ) available through MTC. Projects recommended for OBAG 3 funds must meet the eligibility requirements of these federal sources as well as MTC’s specific OBAG 3 program requirements.
o For TFCA funding, Alameda CTC will consider other TFCA-eligible project categories such as EV charging, TDM programs, shuttle operations, bike lockers and arterial management and program operations for FYs 2022-23 and 2023-24. Agencies with TFCA-specific candidate projects in mind are encouraged to contact Alameda CTC staff to discuss eligibility and application guidance ahead of completing an application. o For a complete listing of eligible project types for the funding sources/CIP Programs included in the 2024 CIP fund estimate, please refer to the applicable program descriptions (e.g., Bicycle and Pedestrian Program, Transit Program, Community Development Program, etc.) found within Appendix D - CIP Programming Principles and Guidelines.
5. Eligible Costs
Costs eligible for reimbursement must be in accordance with the policies and provisions set forth and described in detail in CIP Policy 4 - Eligible Costs for Reimbursement, found within Appendix E – CIP Policies and Procedures.
Eligible costs for Alameda CTC-administered local funds programmed through the CIP include:
• Project development and preconstruction activities such as scoping-level documents, preliminary study reports, feasibility studies, environmental documents, preliminary engineering and design work.
• Activities related to construction, rehabilitation, environmental mitigation, capital equipment acquisition.
• Consultant or contracted costs, and other direct costs to implement the proposed improvement(s).
• Program implementation, transit services, and shuttle operations.
For Measure B/BB/VRF Direct Local Distribution Recipients, costs for Project Sponsor staff labor related to project administration, contract management of professional and construction services, are not eligible for reimbursement with Alameda CTC administered funds per the Local Cooperation Policy. Such costs may be identified for matching purposes.
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For projects recommended for federal OBAG 3 funding, eligible costs and reimbursement procedures are subject to Caltrans Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG) and Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) requirements.
6. Project Screening and Selection Criteria
CIP Project Screening: Project applications that meet the following screening criteria will be considered:
1. Project identified in the Alameda CTC 2020 Countywide Transportation Plan.
2. Project meets the required minimum match, by project category and phase, for the Alameda CTC-administered funds requested.
CIP Project Selection Criteria: Projects will be scored on a scale based on the project’s expected outcomes and performance, project readiness, and leveraging ability as shown in the below table.
General CIP
Criterion
CIP Criterion Description Score
Scale
Criteria
Weight
A. Project
Readiness
The project has a well-defined funding plan,
budget and schedule; implementation of the
project or project phase(s) is feasible; governing
body approval and community support are
demonstrated; and the sponsor demonstrates
coordination among internal and external
agencies, as applicable
45 45%
B. Needs and
Benefits
The project’s needs and benefits are evaluated on
combined scoring of B.1 through B.4 below. 45 45%
B.1 General
Benefits
The project need is clearly defined and
demonstrates how the transportation improvement
will benefit intended users by increasing
connectivity, improving access, maintaining
transportation facilities/equipment, facilitating a
clean environment, promoting innovation and
contributing to economic growth.
20 20%
B.2 Access
Improvements/
Equity Priority
Communities
The project demonstrates a significant impact and
benefit to one or more identified Equity Priority
Communities (EPCs), and provides greater access
to schools, jobs, homes, and transit.
10 10%
B.3 Safety
Benefits
The project enhances transportation safety and
addresses demonstrated safety issues. 7.5 7.5%
B.4 High Injury
Network (HIN)
The project enhances transportation safety on the
Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian HIN 7.5 7.5%
C. Matching
Funds
Commits other identified funds beyond the
minimum match requirement for the phase(s) funds
are being requested. Up to 10 points assigned, 2
points earned for every additional 5% match
beyond minimum match requirement.
10 10%
Total 100 100%
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Additional OBAG 3 Screening and Project Selection Criteria OBAG 3 funding is targeted towards PDA-supportive transportation investments, with MTC requiring a minimum of 70% of OBAG 3-nominated projects to be located within or serve PDAs. Alameda CTC will meet or exceed the 70% minimum threshold for PDA supportive projects. As defined by MTC, a PDA-supportive project must be located within or connected to a PDA, or be within one mile of a PDA boundary. Projects that are not physically located within one mile of a PDA but still have a clear and direct connection to PDA implementation (such as projects identified in the Alameda CTC’s most recent PDA Investment a Growth Strategy, approved Jan 2022), may be proposed as a PDA-supportive investment, but will be subject to MTC staff determination on a case-by-case basis.
OBAG Screening: To be considered for OBAG funds, a project must be eligible for federal STBG and/or CMAQ funds and project sponsor must confirm that it will be completed in accordance with MTC’s Regional Project Delivery Policy (MTC Resolution No. 3606, Revised) and can meet all OBAG 3 program deadlines and federal and state delivery requirements. Projects that meet all of the OBAG screening criteria will be prioritized for OBAG funding based on the factors listed below.
Genera OBAG
Criterion
OBAG Criterion Description Score
Scale
Criteria
Weight
1. CIP Criteria The project will be scored based on the CIP Criterion and scale for A. Readiness, B. Needs and Benefits (B.1
General Benefits, B.2 Access Improvements/ Equity
Priority Communities, B.3 Safety Benefits, B.4 High Injury Network) and C. Matching.
100 50%
2. PDA, TRA, PPA
Supportive
Investments
The project is located in
• PDAs or Transit-Rich Areas (TRAs),
• identified in locally adopted plans for PDAs, or
• support preservation of Priority Production Areas
(PPAs).
10 50%
3. Housing and
Growth
The project is in jurisdiction(s) with affordable housing protection, preservation, and production strategies,
including an emphasis on community stabilization and
anti-displacement policies with demonstrated
effectiveness.
10 4. Equity Priority
Communities
Benefits
The project benefits historically underserved
communities, including projects prioritized in a
Community-Based Transportation Planning (CBTP) or
Participatory Budgeting process, or projects located
within Equity Priority Communities (EPC) with
demonstrated community support.
10 5. Federal
Performance
Management
Requirements
Project meets federal performance management
requirements by supporting regional performance goals
for roadway safety, asset management, environmental
sustainability, or system performance.
10 6. Plan Bay Area
2050
Strategies
Project implements multiple Plan Bay Area 2050
strategies pertaining to items such as for housing,
economy, transportation, and environment. are
(See pages vii-x of the adopted PBA 2050).
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7. Regional
consistency
Project demonstrates consistency with other regional
plans and policies, including the Regional Safety/Vision Zero policy, Equity Platform, Regional Active
Transportation Plan, Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) policy update, and the Blue-Ribbon Transit
Transformation Action Plan.
10 8. Community
Support
Project demonstrates public support from communities
disproportionately impacted by past discriminatory
practices, including redlining, racial covenants, urban renewal, and highway construction that divided lowincome and communities of color. 10 9. Project
Deliverability
Project does not have potential deliverability issues and is able to obligate OBAG 3 funds no later than January
31, 2027. Sponsor has sufficient agency capacity and
technical expertise to complete projects in accordance
with MTC’s Regional Project Delivery Policy and meet
OBAG 3 deadlines.
10 Total 180 100%
Projects recommended for federal OBAG 3 funding by Alameda CTC will be reviewed and scored by MTC at a regional level before MTC recommends and approves an OBAG 3 program of projects. The Alameda CTC’s score will account for 75% of the total regional score assigned by MTC.
Additionally, 2024 CIP programming recommendations may not be based strictly on the scoring criteria alone. Consideration will be given towards the requirements of federal OBAG 3 funds and various Alameda CTC-administered local fund sources, project delivery requirements, sponsor’s past delivery performance, geographic equity, and countywide synergies of proposed improvements.
7. CIP Programming Priorities
Funds are prioritized to projects as follows:
a. Achieves Fundamental Programming Principles: The degree to which projects achieve the CIP’s five (5) fundamental programming principles:
1. Implement Alameda CTC’s adopted visions and goals
2. Balance strategic investments across project delivery phases
3. Maximize transportation investments
4. Investments in all modes and areas within Alameda County
5. Deliver solutions while ensuring accountability
b. Countywide Significance: Projects identified as a countywide priority, as an identified project, or along a transportation corridor, in Alameda CTC’s Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP), Countywide Active Transportation and the transportation expenditure plans, will receive higher priority consideration. 2024 Comprehensive Investment Plan - Notice of Funding Opportunity Alameda County Transportation Commission Page 10 of 14
c. Readiness: Projects demonstrating higher state of construction readiness will receive higher priority consideration. Readiness includes technical and financial readiness such as completion of engineering, environmental and design studies, identification of risk-mitigation measures, secured funding towards project completion, feasible schedule, etc. Projects must be deliverable within the timeframe that funds are made available. Available funding will be prioritized towards improvements that can be implemented and/or demonstrate construction readiness within the first two years of the 2024 CIP. d. Fund Leveraging: Projects that leverage external funding commitments (such as federal and state discretionary funds) shall receive higher priority consideration. e. Coordination and Support: The degree to which a project demonstrates coordination and support from multiple jurisdictions, agencies, and the community stakeholders throughout the planning and project implementation phases, and identification of commitments to maintain the improvements after completion.
8. Maximum Number of Applications and General Application Requirements • Eligible applicants may submit up to five (5) 2024 CIP funding applications for consideration. Each application must be prioritized in respect to their total number of applications submitted i.e. Priority 1 of 5, 2 of 5, 3 of 5, etc. • Applications for the 2024 CIP must be submitted through Alameda CTC’s online grant application system by the stated deadline.
• To be considered for federal OBAG funding, MTC’s OBAG 3 application form must be completed and submitted with the online 2024 CIP application. • Access to all 2024 CIP application resources, including a link to the online 2024 CIP application and MTC’s OBAG 3 application form, is provided here:
https://www.alamedactc.org/funding/funding-opportunities/ • Applicants must provide sufficient detail for the proposed project, including the improvement(s) to be implemented and the benefits, project map, implementation schedule, funding request, confirmation of matching commitment, and project cost details. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• A governing body-approved resolution of local support is not required at the time of the application, but is required after funds are awarded, as follows:
o For OBAG 3 nominated projects, an MTC resolution of local support will be required once the OBAG 3 funding is approved by MTC (MTC approval estimated January 2023).
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the initiation of a funding agreement (Alameda CTC approval estimated late Spring 2023).
For OBAG 3 candidate projects, the following is also required to be submitted as attachments to the 2024 CIP application:
• A Complete Streets Checklist for each distinct project location using the Complete Streets web application. For projects that have already submitted a Complete Streets checklist for prior cycles of regional discretionary funding, sponsors may be required to complete an updated checklist or complete a second checklist review with their BPAC, as determined on a case-by-case basis by MTC staff.
• For projects eligible for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) funds, the inputs necessary to assess the emissions benefits and cost-effectiveness of air quality improvements resulting from project implementation. Links to the air quality calculation input forms are available on Alameda CTC’s CIP resource page.
Project sponsors will not be applying for a specific fund source through the CIP process. Rather, Alameda CTC will evaluate submitted projects based on the Commission-approved 2024 CIP project selection criteria and match successful candidate projects with the appropriate fund source(s) available in the 2024 CIP Fund Estimate.
Only project applications that demonstrate the project or project phase(s) can be implemented within the time period of fund availability and in accordance with the requirements of the identified fund source(s) can be recommended for funding.
9. Application Deadline
Applications must be received by Alameda CTC by 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2022.
10. Application Review and Grant Award Process
Alameda CTC staff will review applications to ensure proposed projects meet the CIP program goals and associated fund source eligibility requirements. Alameda CTC may request additional information from an applicant during this review. Upon successful determination of project and funding eligibility, Alameda CTC staff will develop CIP program recommendation for the Commission’s consideration.
Projects nominated for federal OBAG 3 funding by Alameda CTC will be reviewed and scored by MTC at a regional level before MTC recommends and approves an OBAG 3 program of projects. The Alameda CTC’s score will account for 75% of the regional score assigned by MTC.
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11. Post-Funding Award and Allocation Requirements
Project Sponsors awarded Alameda CTC-administered local funding are required to:
• Submit a governing body approval resolution that accepts Alameda CTC funds and confirms local matching commitments, project delivery strategy and local support for the project. Resolutions are to be received prior to entering into a project funding agreement with Alameda CTC.
• Enter into a funding agreement with Alameda CTC. Once the funding is allocated, Alameda CTC will encumber the funding by entering into a project funding agreement with the recipient. Agreements will include project scope, cost, schedule, performance measures, requirements for reporting, publicity, and audits, task deliverables, effective date of reimbursable costs, etc. A sample funding agreement is posted with the call for project materials:
https://www.alamedactc.org/funding/funding-opportunities/. • Comply with Alameda CTC’s Local Business Equity Program requirements:
https://www.alamedactc.org/get-involved/contract-equity/ Project Sponsors awarded OBAG 3 funds by MTC are required to:
• Provide a project-specific Resolution of Local Support, approved by the sponsor’s governing body. The resolution template is available at:
https://mtc.ca.gov/funding/federal-funding/federal-highway-administrationgrants/one-bayarea-grant-obag-3. • Submit an online federal TIP (FTIP) application, through MTC’s Fund Management System (FMS), including a copy of the approved Resolution of Local Support.
• Recipients will enter into a project specific funding agreement directly with Caltrans and will be required to follow Caltrans established procedures for federal-aid funding, including funding authorization/obligation, contract award, invoicing and closeout.
12. Reimbursement by Alameda CTC’s Local Funding Sources The Alameda CTC’s local discretionary funding programs operate on a reimbursement basis for eligible, incurred costs. Eligible costs are based on the Project Sponsor’s funding application and further defined in the executed funding agreement between Alameda CTC and the Project Sponsor. Requests for reimbursement will only be approved for payment upon a fully executed funding agreement and satisfactory documentation of costs incurred by the Project Sponsor.
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13. Other CIP Requirements/Considerations
• Alameda CTC may consider on a case-by-case basis exceptions to the programming requirements of the CIP guidelines in the event of unanticipated programming actions/funding availability, or if a proposed project has extraordinary project merit, project synergies, or project delivery circumstances that if implemented will result in a significant countywide benefit. • Upon project completion, Project Sponsors must provide a Final Report that describes the accomplishments of the funded project.
• All requests for reimbursement must be submitted no less than sixty (60) days prior to funding agreement expiration date.
• For awarded Measure B/BB and VRF funds, project sponsors are limited to requesting a single (one-time) funding agreement time-extension of up to twenty-four (24) months that is required to be approved by the Commission. • For awarded TFCA funds, time extensions are approved as separate, one-year extensions, with the 2nd requested extension requiring Commission approval.
14. Resources
Refer to the below link for 2024 CIP resources, including application, CIP program requirements, policies, a sample Alameda CTC project funding agreement, priority area maps, and other relevant resources, including complete OBAG 3 resources/requirements: https://www.alamedactc.org/funding/fundingopportunities/
15. CIP Application Workshop
A virtual applicant workshop is scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2022, 1-3 pm, via Zoom. This is an opportunity for eligible applicants to learn more about how to apply and ask questions. See Alameda CTC’s CIP resources webpage for agenda and meeting information.
Virtual Zoom Meeting Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81647586482?pwd=MVQ1SjFVaklNZzFGZzlDcjlEejV2QT09 Meeting ID: 816 4758 6482
Passcode: 801983
16. Schedule
• Release 2024 CIP Call for Projects May 10, 2022
• CIP Application Workshop May 19, 2022
• Application Deadline June 30, 2022
• Release List of Applications Received July 2022
• OBAG 3-prioritized nominations to MTC September 30, 2022 2024 Comprehensive Investment Plan - Notice of Funding Opportunity Alameda County Transportation Commission Page 14 of 14
• MTC approves OBAG 3 program January 2023
• 2024 CIP Local Funding Recommendation Spring 2023
17. Accessibility and Title VI Statement
Alameda CTC is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or discriminated against under its projects, programs or activities on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex or age, as provided in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 49 United States Code Section 5332. Visit Alameda CTC’s Title VI webpage for additional information.
For accessibility accommodations, or if information is needed in another language, call 510.208.7450 (Voice) or 1.800.855.7100 (TTY).
Staff Contacts
John Nguyen
Principal Transportation Planner
(510) 208-7419
[email protected]
Jacki Taylor
Senior Program Analyst
(510) 208-7413
[email protected]