thorough analysis of how these funds should be reflected in their long range plan. The following is guidance for that analysis. Planning for the Use of TMA Funds MPOs eligible for TMA Funds were provided estimates of total TMA Funds. MPOs are encouraged to work with FDOT district programming and planning staff to determine how to reflect TMA Funds in the long range plan. Consideration should be given to: Programmed use of TMA Funds (Fiscal Years 2013-2018) among the various categories in the FDOT revenue forecast. These include Other Arterials Construction & ROW, Product Support (e.g., Planning, PD&E studies, Engineering Design, Construction Inspection, etc.), SIS Highways Construction & ROW, Transit, etc. Planned use of TMA Funds – based on policies regarding the planned use of funds through the long range plan horizon year. Clear articulation in the long range plan documentation of the policies regarding the use of TMA funds, and estimates of TMA funds planned for each major program and time period. Transportation Alternatives Funds FDOT has provided estimates of funds for Transportation Alternatives , as defined by MAP-21, to assist MPOs in developing their plans. Estimates of Transportation Alternatives funds allocated for TMAs (i.e., “TALU” funds) will be provided to each TMA. Estimates of funds for areas with populations under 200,00 (i.e., TALL funds) and for any area of the state (i.e., TALT funds) were also provided to MPOs. MPOs may desire to include projects funded TALL or TALT funds in the long range transportation plan. If so, the MPO should identify such projects as “illustrative projects” in its plan. Funds for Off-System Roads The Department has also estimated the amount of funds that may be used “Off-System” – funds that could be used for planned programs or projects on roads that are not on the State Highway System (i.e., roads owned by counties and municipalities). “Off-System” funds are included in the Other Arterials program estimates, which are comprised of federal and state funds. By law, state funds cannot be used for highway improvements not on the State Highway System, except to match federal aid or for SIS Connectors owned by local governments. Federal funds included in the Other Arterials program estimates may be used anywhere except for roads that are functionally classified as local or rural minor collectors, unless such roads were on the federalaid system as of January 1, 1991. All estimated TMA funds (see above) may be used on “Off-System” roads. The following is guidance for estimating other federal funds that can be used for “Off-System” roads:
MPOs in TMAs can assume all estimated TMA funds and 10% of the FDOT estimates of Other Arterials Construction & ROW funds can be used for “Off-System” roads. MPOs that are not in TMAs can assume that 15% of Other Arterials Construction & ROW funds provided by FDOT can be used for “Off-System” roads.
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