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Trail Funding Sources &
General Information
http://www.sysplan.dot.state.ia.us/
http://www.sysplan.dot.state.ia.us/fedstate_rectrails.htm
State Recreational Trails - Eligible projects
State Recreational Trails - Eligible projects
 Land acquisition
 Trail surfacing, resurfacing, rehabilitation, modernization, upgrading
and reconstruction, including pavement repairs and overlays and
shoulder widening and stabilization
 Bridge and culvert repair,
 Roadway intersection and interchange improvements, including
warranted traffic signalization that is an integral part of the project.
 Construction or improvement of rest areas, information centers,
waysides, permanent interpretive displays, lighting and rest rooms,
including the costs of utility connections
 Design engineering and construction inspection costs
 Storm drainage and storm sewer
 Utility relocation costs
 Trail signs, fencing, landscaping, parking areas, and walkways.
 75/25 Federal-Local Match
Federal Recreational Trails - Eligible projects
Federal Recreational Trails - Eligible projects
 Maintaining and restoration of existing trails;
 Development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and
trail linkages;
 Purchase and lease of trail construction and maintenance equipment;
 Construction of new trails (with restrictions for new trails on Federal
lands);
 Acquisition of easements or property for trails;
 Operation of educational programs to promote safety and
environmental protection related to trails (limited to 5 percent of a
state’s funds).
 These funds are intended for recreational trails. They may not be used
to improve roads for general passenger vehicle use or to provide
shoulders or sidewalks along roads.
Federal Recreational Trails
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80/20 Federal-Local Match
30 percent motorized
30 percent non-Motorized
40 percent diversified
Funding Availability
 Available funds – Federal Program
• $1,000,000
 Available funds – State Program
• $1,000,000
Enhancements - Eligible projects
Enhancements - Eligible projects
The 12 eligible activities are:
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Facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists;
Safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists;
Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites;
Scenic or historic highway programs (including the provision of tourist and
welcome center facilities);
Landscaping and other scenic beautification;
Historic preservation;
Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation Buildings, structures,
or facilities
Preservation of abandoned railway corridors
Control and removal of outdoor advertising;
Archaeological planning and research;
Environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff or
reduce vehicle-caused wildlife
Establishment of transportation museums.
General Information
 70/30 Federal-Local Match - Statewide
 80/20 Federal-Local Match - Regional
 Available state funds
• $4,000,000
• MPO/RPA SPLIT
Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program
(ICAAP)
 80/20 Federal-Local Match
 Available funds
• $5,000,000
Program Contacts
• Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program
Wendele Maysent 515 239-1681
• Transportation Enhancements
Program
Nancy Anania 515 239-1621
Troy Siefert 515 239-1369
• Recreational Trails Programs
Steven Bowman 239-1337
Implementation…
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Applications
Concept Statement
Project Agreement
TIP/STIP
Federal Authorization
General Implementation…
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Application Deadline - October 1
90 Days to evaluate and score applications
60 Day - information to commission for approval
100-200 Days for inclusion into TIP/STIP,
Environmental Review, Agreement Development
and FHWA Authorization.Application
 Reimbursable charges are allowed after FHWA
authorization – Generally 1 year after application
submittals
Funding Sources & General
Information
Additional Contacts:
Mike Clayton - Transportation District Planner
515 239-1202 Maysent 239-1681
Marty Wymore – Region 6 Planning Commission
641 752-0717
Thank You and Questions?
[email protected]