TPB Technical Committee - Item 4

Transportation/Land-Use Connections Program

Program Evaluation Recommendations for FY 2008 October 5, 2007 Sarah Crawford Transportation Planner Department of Transportation Planning

TLC Technical Assistance Pilot Program Takoma Park / Langley Park Pedestrian Study Fairfax County TOD Level of Service Study DC Potomac Avenue Metro Station Scoping Study Prince William County BRAC Impacts Scoping Study St. Charles Urban Roadway Standards 2

Feedback from the Evaluation:  Bringing Key Partner Agencies and Stakeholders Together  Pros and Cons of the Short Project Timeframe and Limited Budget  TLC Project Application and Selection Process  Perspectives of TLC Consultants  Regional Applicability and Benefits 3

Staff Recommendations for FY 2008     Increase the number of TLC Technical Assistance Projects for FY 2008 Encourage applicants to work with agency partners during the development of their application Extend the project timeframe for completion of the projects Amend the FY 2007 application to include greater emphasis on early coordination, desired final products, and regional benefits 4

Amendments to the FY 2008 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)  Fund at least six projects at a level of up to $20,000  Provide staff support for five TLC Technical assistance projects funded through the VDOT Multimodal Grant Program  Maintain and update the TLC Regional Clearinghouse website  Improve the FY 2007 application procedures 5

The TLC Program in FY 2008  Administer VDOT Grant for five Virginia jurisdictions:  Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas Park Fairfax and Loudoun Counties  Release FY 2008 call for projects in late October with a January 15, 2008 deadline  Commence work on FY 2008 projects in March after projected project approval from the TPB in February 6