Additional program information can be found in the 2021 TxDOT TA Program Guide, link below.
https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/public-transportation/bicycle-pedestrian.html

NOTE: All attachments must be submitted in letter-sized (8.5" x 11") format.
Corpus Christi MPO Point Of Contact: Craig Casper, AICP, Tel: (361) 884-0687 x103 or Email: ccasper@cctxmpo.us

APPLICANT INFORMATION

1. Project Sponsor Name (Only one entity can act as project sponsor)

2. Type of Organization/Agency/Authority
(Select)

3. Project Sponsor Contact Information (Authorized representative)
Contact Person:	Title:
Mailing Address:	Physical Address:
Mailing City:	Physical City:
Zip Code:	Zip Code:
Contact’s Phone:	Entity’s Main Phone:
Email:	Website:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

4. Project Name

5. Project Location Information
a. From/Beginning Point (if applicable):
b. To/End Point (if applicable):
c. Project Length in feet/miles or Area in acres (if applicable):
d. Intersection(s) (if applicable):
Provide a Google map link: (See TxDOT TA Detailed Application Instructions, see pg. 5, for guidance.)
If project involves multiple locations, please provide project limits for the major segment in above blanks. Additionally, please create a complete list of all improvement locations using the descriptive limits and beginning and ending latitude/longitude and label this attachment as A-Project Location Information - No more than 2 pages.
Project location in relation to roadways:	Select from dropdown list, click here.

6. Project Description (See TxDOT TA Detailed Application Instructions (See pg. 4, for guidance.)
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

7. Project Budget Summary (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11)
Total Itemized Construction Cost	1.	$
TxDOT Administrative Expenses (10% of Box 1)	2.	$
Total Project Cost (Boxes 1 & 2)	3.	$
Local Match: The Project Sponsor will provide the local cash match. Applications in which Project Sponsors provide more than the minimum 20 percent local cash match will receive points as part of project scoring and evaluation.
Enter the Percent Local Match (Minimum 20%)	4	%
Dollar Value Local Match (Minimum 20%)	5	$
Additional Local Contribution	6	$
Total Local Commitment (Boxes 5 & 6)	7	$
Total Federal Funds Requested	8	$
Total Project Cost	9	$
The minimum local match percentage is 20%. If awarded Federal funds, all cost overruns will be the responsibility of the Project Sponsor.

PROJECT DETAILS

8. Project Details (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11)
Provide a project layout (required) at scale with clearly labeled streets, end points, and all construction locations as an attachment. Additional recommended attachments include typical sections and photographs that describe and provide details about the project. Attachments for this section should be labeled as B-Project Details. (No more than 15 pages)
If the project plans are 30% or more complete, include only example sheets as attachments and provide a weblink for plan review here:
The construction plans for this project are currently:	(Select)	% complete

Primary Facility Type:	(Select)	Secondary Facility Type:	(Select)

Total length:	(Select)	Total length:	(Select)
Facility width	feet	Facility width:	feet
Material depth:	inches	Material depth:	inches
Surface type/material:	(Select)	Surface type/material:	(Select)
Does the project propose lighting adjacent to a roadway?	(Select)
The project includes the following facilities: (select all that apply)
☐	Sidewalks	%	New construction width:	feet
☐	Crosswalks
☐	Curb Ramps	%	New construction quantity:
☐	*Bicycle Facilities

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☐	Sharrow (Shared Lane) Markings
☐	Separated Bicycle Way (1- and 2-Way Cycle Tracks)	Width:	feet
☐	Bicycle Boxes	Quantity:
☐	Colored Pavement for Separated Bicycle Way
☐	Protected Intersections (A road junction in which bicycle facilities are physically separated from motor vehicles)

☐	*Shared-Use Path/Trail	Width (minimum 10’, target 14’+):	feet	% New Construction
☐	Pedestrian and Bicycle Signalization	Quantity:
☐	Bicycle Parking	Quantity:
☐	Pedestrian Improvements (Lighting, landscaping, etc.)
☐	Traffic Calming	Describe:
☐	Crossing Safety Improvements (median pedestrian refuge island, curb extensions, etc.)
☐	Signage
☐	Bicycle and Pedestrian Traffic Count Equipment	Quantity:
☐	Other
*Projects that include a paved shared-use path (trail) and/or on-street bicycle facilities must a minimum comply with the guidelines set forth by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities (2012, Fourth Edition). Applicants are also encouraged to consider the following guides as best practices: National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Bikeway Design Guide (Second Edition), the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide (2015), and FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide (2019).

Does this project include bridge improvements?	(Select)	Total # of proposed bridges:
Note: If more than one bridge is proposed, identify the bridge with the longest span length in the detailed application and identify additional bridges in Attachment B.
Structural Materials (Deck/Beams):	(Select)	Bridge construction:	(Select)

Bridge length:	feet	Bridge width:	feet	Rail type:	(Select)

SAFETY

9. Identified safety hazards and countermeasures (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11)
Check all of the safety hazards located within the project limits. Next to each checked safety hazard, state the proposed countermeasure(s) addressing the hazard identified. Provide additional information about proposed countermeasures and photos of safety hazards as an attachment: C-Safety Hazards and Countermeasures. Clearly identify these features on Map 1-Safety and include in Attachment C.
Safety Hazards	Proposed Countermeasures
☐	High roadway speed (45 mph or greater)
☐	Hazardous intersection/conflict point
☐	Uncontrolled intersection/crossing
☐	Lack of bike/ped infrastructure
☐	High motor vehicle traffic volume
☐	On-street parking
☐	Wide roadway crossing (4 or more lanes)
☐	Lack of lighting
☐	Other

10. Proposed infrastructure elements (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11)
Which of the following features are part of the proposed project? Check all that apply. Clearly identify these features on Map 1-Safety. New bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure…
☐	closes a gap in bicycle or pedestrian network	☐	improves railroad/highway/water crossing
☐	features new traffic signalization*	☐	includes a vertical separation element (e.g. curb, flexible delineator, bollard)
*Documentation of signal warrants MUST be included in Attachment C.

The Corpus Christi MPO is interested in projects that respond to documented safety issues. The Corpus Christi MPO will analyze crash records to determine the documented bicycle and/or pedestrian crash count and rate in proximity to the proposed project.

CONNECTIVITY AND ACCESSIBILITY

11. Connectivity to destinations (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11)
Does the project provide bicycle and pedestrian access to major destinations immediately surrounding the project area that are likely to attract bicycling or walking trips? Please check destinations below and clearly label on Map 2- Connectivity and include in attachment D-Connectivity.
☐	School	☐	Major employer	☐	Fresh foods (grocery stores, farmers mkts)
☐	Park	☐	Central Business District	☐	Health facility (medical center, sports field)
☐	Neighborhood	☐	Commercial Center	☐	Community center
☐	Library	☐	High density residential	☐	Other special trip generator (label on map)

12. Connectivity to multimodal transportation (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11)
a.	Transit: Does the project support multi-modal transportation by providing access to a rail station, streetcar, and/or a bus stop? Please clearly label on Map 2-Connectivity. Project connections to transit infrastructure are:
(Select)
b.	Bike/ped: Does the project connect to existing or planned bicycle and pedestrian facilities? Please check the facilities to which this project would connect and clearly label on Map 2-Connectivity. Project connects to:
Bicycle facilities	(Select)	Pedestrian facilities	(Select)

13. Barrier Elimination (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11)
Does the project eliminate an existing barrier to travel and provide safe crossing of that barrier by individuals with disabilities, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-drivers of all ages and abilities? Please clearly label on Map 2- Connectivity and enter the number of barriers below.
ADA barriers	Four lane or larger roadways	Waterbody(ies)	Railroad
Other

Projects that add new off-street bicycle or pedestrian facilities along independent rights-of-way, such as creeks, railroads, or utility corridors, may have different benefits or impacts than projects following the alignment of existing roadways. The Corpus Christi MPO will review the response to question 5 to determine whether the project is proposed on independent right-of-way.

Equity Considerations

The Corpus Christi MPO adopted policy on Equity and Environmental Justice and is interested in how the project improves access to everyday destinations for underserved communities. The Corpus Christi MPO will analyze census data to determine if the project will improve access for seniors, individuals with disabilities, racial or ethnic minorities, people without private vehicles, or low-income communities.

Demand

The Corpus Christi MPO is interested in projects that improve accessibility among higher density residential and/or employment centers. The Corpus Christi MPO will analyze US Census data to determine whether projects are located in areas with higher residential and employment density. This will be on the data found in the Program Addressing Discrimination, updated with the 2020 Census, if available.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND PLANNING

14. Project Sponsor Resolution on Financial Match and Schedule Adherence (See Guidance Criteria 2 and 11)
An adopted resolution from the project sponsor’s governing board is a required attachment to the detailed application. This attachment should be labeled E-Project Sponsor Resolution.

15. Public Involvement and Support (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11)
a.	Public outreach events in the last five years which engaged the public on this project should be summarized as a bulleted list or table, then attached with supporting documentation as F-Public Outreach and Support.
b.	List all collaborating partners and their role in developing/implementing the proposed project.
16. Maintenance and Operation (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11)
Name the entity responsible for project maintenance and operation after construction. Attach a letter of commitment if maintenance and operation will be conducted by a third party and label it G-Maintenance Documentation.

17. Planning (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11)
a.	Projects may be referenced in various planning documents, such as local Bicycle, Pedestrian, Safe Route to School, Corridor, Traffic Safety, Hazardous Routes List, or other Transportation Plan (if applicable).
Is the proposed project included in a local transportation plan?	(Select)
If yes, include as an attachment ONLY the cover and pages of the plan referring to this project. Label attachment(s) as H-Local Planning - No more than 10 pages.
Insert transportation plan weblink:
b.	Transition Plan for ADA Compliance
Is the proposed project included in the project sponsor's Transition Plan for ADA compliance?	(Select)
If yes, include as an attachment only the cover and pages from the plan relevant to this project. Label attachment(s) as I-Local Planning - No more than 10 pages.

PROJECT COMPLEXITY

18. Environmental Documentation (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11)
a.	An environmental document is required for all federally funded transportation projects. Some site characteristics may require additional environmental evaluation. What are the environmental issues requiring coordination, permitting, or mitigation? See TxDOT TA Detailed Application Instructions, pg. 19, for more details.
(Select)
b.	Known historic sites are identified in the Texas Historic Sites Atlas (https://atlas.thc.state.tx.us/). After reviewing this resource, are there known historic properties near the proposed project requiring coordination?
(Select)
c.	If there are known environmental or historic preservation issues, is there an approach to avoid delays in project development?
(Select)
If "Yes" is marked for either 19a, 19b, or 19c, then provide written description of potential coordination, mitigation, and/or permitting actions foreseen for the proposed project. Label attachment(s) as J-Environmental Documentation - No more than 10 pages.

19. Property Ownership and Acquisition Information (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11)
All proposals must provide documentary evidence of the project sponsor's property rights by title of ownership, lease, or easement for all property within the project limits. Respond to a, b, & c below.
a.	Has the property needed for the project already been acquired?	(Select)
If No - How many parcels will be acquired? Describe in the attachment how the property will be acquired. Include a commitment letter from current owner(s) demonstrating a willingness to transfer the property to project sponsor in accordance with state and federal laws.
b.	Are there any known encroachments? (utilities, fences, adjacent property improvements)	(Select)
If Yes, identify known encroachments in an attachment.
c.	Was property acquired after 1971 in accordance with the Uniform Act?	(Select)
Project property acquired after 1971 must have been acquired in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act (Uniform Act). If No, describe briefly when and how the property was acquired in an attachment.
Include details as attachment(s) K-Property Ownership/Acquisition.

20. Requirements - Signals, Beacons, and School Zones (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11)
Projects proposing new traffic control devices including flashing beacons (RRFBs and PHBs) and school zones MUST attach supporting documentation demonstrating these improvements meet warrant/conditions in accordance with the TMUTCD and TxDOT policy. Label attachment(s) L-Signals, Beacons, and School Zones.

21. Railroad (RR) Support/Right of Entry Letter (if applicable) (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11)
a.	Does the project encroach (within 50') or cross RR right-of-way (ROW)?	(Select)
If yes, the project sponsor must include documentary evidence from the railroad in support of the project and, where appropriate, a willingness by the railroad to enter into an agreement/contract with the local government for project implementation and provisions for right-of-entry for project construction. Where applicable, a cost for railroad work must be included in the budget.
b.	If the project encroaches or crosses RR ROW, has coordination with the RR begun?	(Select)

c.	Does this project include rail banked right-of-way?	(Select)
Label attachment(s) as M-RR Support/Right-of-Entry Letter - No more than 10 pages

22. Project Timeline (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11)
Estimate the number of months it will take to complete this project (from planning through construction). Estimate the time required for each activity listed below. Several activities could be accomplished concurrently such as environmental documentation, PS&E development, and railroad coordination; as a result, the Total Projected Time Estimate will be less than the total of the time estimated for each activity. Refer to the TxDOT 2021 TA Program Guide for additional guidance.
Label attachment(s) as N-Project Timeline - No more than 2 pages.

Months	Activities
Programming Activities
(Include the project in the STIP, execute Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the department, complete required local government training, assign local government and department roles and responsibilities, etc.)
Project Design and Plan Preparation
(Solicit, select, negotiate, and execute contract(s) for engineering and environmental services. Develop construction Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) to state and federal standards. Include time for review by TxDOT District and Division staff, a registered accessibility specialist, and other agencies as needed.)
Environmental Clearance
(Complete the NEPA Scope Development Tool, environmental documentation, and appropriate resource studies; consider environmental mitigation, permits, and review by resource agencies). All documentation and exhibits must meet state and federal standards.
ROW Acquisition (acquisitions should occur after environmental clearance)
(Include time for surveying, appraisals, title transfer, etc. Only incidental utility adjustments may be eligible.)
Railroad coordination
(Include time for railroad owner review of plan documents and execution of railroad agreement.)
Other- Describe briefly additional milestones not addressed elsewhere

Project Construction/Implementation (minimum 12 months)
(Include time for advertising, procurement of construction contractor, contract negotiations, site preparation, construction, inspection, project close-out, etc.)
Total Project Development Time Estimate

23. Has the project or a substantially similar project been submitted under a prior Corpus Christi MPO TASA Call for Projects? (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11). Please select the latest program call submission.
(Select)

Reminder: All responses in this Application MUST be supported by the attachments. Proposed countermeasures and infrastructure elements MUST be specified in the Itemized Budget. Items missing supporting documentation will not be considered during project evaluation.

ITEMIZED BUDGET

24. Itemized Construction Cost Estimate (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11)
Provide a detailed cost estimate of all construction costs - use appropriate units (SY, SF, LF, LS, EA, etc.). Refer to TxDOT's 2019 TA/SRTS Program Guide, under Past Calls for Projects – FHWA Funds, for guidance.
Click for TxDOT's Average Low Bid Unit Prices (or visit: http://www.txdot.gov/business/letting-bids/average-low-bid-unit-prices.html). If additional pages are needed, label this attachment as O-Itemized Construction Cost Estimate.

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25. Additional Construction-Related Costs (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11)
Appropriate costs for this section might include: construction engineering and inspection, construction-phase project administration, contract administration, land survey for right of way demarcation, materials testing, permitting, or geotechnical work. Items ineligible for reimbursement include associated with right-of-way acquisition (e.g., appraisal, parcel survey, title transfer) or legal services.

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Preliminary Engineering (PS&E and Environmental) Costs Eligibility
PE COSTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE
Optional Eligible Preliminary Engineering Costs (typically 5% of construction cost)

BUDGET SUMMARY

26. Project Budget Summary (See Guidance Criteria 2,3,6,9 and 11)
Total Itemized Construction Cost Estimate (topic 24 total, from page 8)	1.	$
Total Additional Construction-Related Costs (topic 25 total, from page 10)	2.	$
Total Construction Cost Estimate (line 1 + line 2)	3.	$
TxDOT Direct State Costs for project oversight (15% of line 3)	4.	$
Total Project Cost Estimate [line 3 + line 4]	5.	$
Optional Local Match Increase**	20%	Of line 5	$

*TDCs: If a project sponsor is found eligible to use TDCs, these credits will be applied to the project in lieu of the local match. See Cost Participation Summary on page 11.
**Local Match: Project sponsors may increase the required Local Match above 20% by adjusting the Local Match percentage in the box above. If the project is eligible for a Transportation Development Credits (TDCs) or Economically Disadvantaged Counties Program (EDCP) reduction (amount shown in number 6 below), then the federal/local share will be fixed at 80% federal participation and 20% local match (refer to calculations below).

Economically Disadvantaged Counties Program (EDCP) Reduction (Must be authorized by TxDOT). For EDCP guidance visit: http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/transportation-planning/disadvantaged-county.html.
Allowable EDCP Adjustment	(Select, if applicable)

Additional EDCP Adjustment	(Select, if applicable)

Total EDCP Adjustment (95% max)	Total	%	6.	$

Participation
Percent	Preliminary Engineering Cost	Construction Costs	Direct State Costs	Total Project Costs
Federal	%	$	$	$	$
State	%	$	$	$	$
Local	%	$	$	$	$
Total	%	$	$	$	$

COST PARTICIPATION SUMMARY

Total Federal Participation	%	$
Total State Participation
Total Local Participation	%	$

PROJECT COMMITMENT

The applicant confirms understanding of the following requirements by checking boxes and signing below.
☐	This is a reimbursement program. If the project sponsor implements any stage of the project, then they must finance that phase until reimbursement funds are available. Invoices must be submitted with proper documentation on a regular basis (typically monthly, but no less than quarterly).
☐	If TxDOT implements any phase of the project on behalf of the project sponsor, then any local match would be due in full to TxDOT prior to commencement of each phase (i.e. preliminary engineering or construction). Project selection does not guarantee that TxDOT will implement a project on behalf of any recipient
☐	Until authorized by TxDOT with a notice to proceed, the project sponsor should not enter into a contract or incur costs for any aspect of the project for which the project sponsor is seeking federal participation. Otherwise, the project sponsor risks incurring costs that will not be reimbursed or credited.
☐	Project sponsors may manage elements of the project development process with written TxDOT approval. To receive approval, the project sponsor acknowledges that they must complete a Special Project Approval form in accordance with 43 TAC §15.52 and undergo a Risk Assessment.
☐	The project sponsor understands they are responsible for providing a local match to cover 20% of the total project cost (including TxDOT Direct State Costs). Depending on approved local match options, TxDOT will reimburse a portion of the total expenses on each invoice submitted with proper documentation of expenses.
☐	The project sponsor must be prepared to fund any project costs in excess of the amounts indicated in the budget entered into this detailed application and/or the amount awarded by the Corpus Christi MPO Transportation Policy Committee (i.e., project cost overruns).
Signature
Print Name and Title
Date	Telephone Number

Please, refer to the Corpus Christi MPO Program Guidance and Procedures – Application Process (page 9) for submitting instructions.