San Francisco County Transportation Authority
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If you would like to be included in our consultant database and be notified of future RFPs, please see our Consultant Database page, download the form and follow the instructions for submission.

• See the Upcoming Funding Opportunities chart (02/10/12) (PDF)

Proposition AA vehicle Registration fee

On Friday, March 30, 2012, the Authority released its first Proposition AA Call for Projects. The application deadline was Monday, April 30, 2012. See the Call for Projects - Part 1 memo for information about the types of projects that are eligible for funding, the application process and schedule, and the process for developing the Prop AA Strategic Plan. The Authority anticipates releasing a Call for Projects - Part 2 in June 2012.

Proposition AA (Prop AA) was approved in 2010 to collect an additional $10 annual vehicle registration fee on motor vehicles registered in San Francisco and to use the proceeds to fund projects identified in the Expenditure Plan. Prop AA revenues must be used to fund projects from the following three programmatic categories: Street Repair and Reconstruction; Pedestrian Safety; and Transit Reliability and Mobility Improvements.

• Our Prop AA Vehicle Registration Fee page provides more information and links to all of the crucial documents associated with the planning and programming of Prop AA.
• Prop AA Call for Projects and Development of Prop AA Strategic Plan memo (3/28/12) (PDF)

PROPOSITION K

FISCAL YEAR 2012/13 ANNUAL CALL FOR PROJECTS
In March 2012, the Authority began soliciting grant applications from eligible Prop K project sponsors. The application deadline for action by the Authority Board at its June 26, 2012 meeting was March 26, 2012. See the Fiscal Year 2012/13 Annual Call memo for information about the application process and schedule as well as eligibility and evaluation criteria.

Proposition K (Prop K) was approved in 1989 to collect a one-half of one percent sales tax and use it to finance transportation improvements for the City and County of San Francisco.The Authority allocates funds to eligible projects, and monitors and expedites the delivery of Prop K projects.

• Our Prop K pages provide links to all of the crucial documents associated with the planning and programming of the Prop K funds.
• Forms and procedures
• Fiscal Year 2012/13 Annual Call For Projects memo (2/3/2012) (PDF)

ONE BAY AREA GRANT PROGRAM UPDATE

In April, MTC released an updated proposal for its OBAG program.  OBAG is the framework that MTC is using to guide the programming of federal Surface Transportation Program/Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (STP/CMAQ).  The program provides increased funding and flexibility to CMAs to program funds that had previously been divided into county-share Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC), local streets and roads, regional bicycle program, and Safe Routes to School.  Along with those programs, OBAG can also provide funds for CMA planning activities, and bicycle and pedestrian improvements that are not on the regional bicycle network.  In exchange, MTC has proposed requirements intended to incentivize transit oriented development in Priority Development Areas (PDAs) like maintaining the requirement that 70% of the OBAG funds be invested in PDAs.  The updates to the program include: 1) adding a fourth year of programming, which extends the program from Fiscal Years 2012/13 - 2015/16 increasing funding from $250 million to $320 million; 2) PDA supportive project flexibility by allowing CMAs to make individual determinations of whether a project outside a PDA is PDA supportive; 3) requiring CMAs to develop and approve a PDA Growth Strategy by October 2012; and, 4) directs jurisdictions to adopt a complete streets ordinance by October 2012 and have an adopted housing element by July 2013.  MTC also confirmed that the Safe Routes to School (SR2S) program would continue as a regional program with $20 million distributed to counties based on the percentage of public and private school enrollment.  San Francisco's share of regional SR2S funds is estimated at $1.4 million.  MTC plans to return to its Joint Committee on May 11, 2012 with the draft program policies and to adopt the final program policies on May 23, 2012.  Based on this schedule, the SFCTA anticipates releasing an OBAG call for projects this summer or fall.

Transportation Fund for Clean Air

The Authority is the designated Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) Program Manager for San Francisco. In that capacity, it programs approximately $800,000 every year to bicycle, pedestrian and other transportation projects that help improve air quality by reducing motor vehicle emissions. In 2009, the Authority expanded its role under a more thoroughly delegated program that places much of the project selection and oversight duties with the congestion management agencies rather than the Air District. The Authority also provides assistance to project sponsors in applying for regional TFCA funds, programmed directly by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.

• TFCA main page: lists Authority projects funded and completed in 2010, with sponsors and funds allocated.
• Fiscal Year 2012/13 Call for Projects: details Authority application procedures and requirements, contains links to program guidance and application downloads, and cost-effectiveness worksheets. Applications are due to the Authority by 5 p.m. on Friday May 4, 2012.
• Regional TFCA: provides details on the Air District's Regional TFCA Fund Program.

BICYCLE PROGRAM COORDINATION

In August 2010, the Superior Court lifted the injunction against the San Francisco Bicycle Plan, which had been in place since June 2006. Since that time, progress on bicycle project implementation has continued at a fast pace with an unprecedented rollout of bicycle lanes, painted sharrows, bicycle racks, and other bicycle infrastructure across the city. In 2011 alone, the SFMTA constructed over eight miles of new bicycle lanes. Along with the approximately eight miles of bicycle lanes constructed in 2010, over half of the bicycle lane mileage identified in the Bicycle Plan is now in place. In addition, the SFMTA installed 285 new bicycle parking racks, constructed 12 on-street bicycle parking corrals, painted 16.5 miles of sharrows, and maintained markings of existing bicycle lanes. Most of these projects were funded wholly or in part by Prop K and other sources programmed or prioritized by the Authority including TFCA, CMA block grant funds, and TE funds.

In our roles as Prop K administrator and CMA, we worked closely with the SFMTA and other sponsors of bicycle projects to ensure that there is a steady bicycle project development stream, which includes planning and delivery of the next generation of bicycle projects (e.g. separated bikeways) and establishing a pool of ready-to-go projects that are very competitive for discretionary grant funds.

• See our Bicycle Program Coordination page.

OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES/CALLS FOR PROJECTS

Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 5: On April 23, 2012, Caltrans Division of Local Assistance released a call for projects for Cycle 5 of HSIP.  Eligible applicants include city or county agencies that are able to expend federal-aid highway funds. The funds may be used for work on publicly-owned roadways or bicycle or pedestrian pathways or trails that improves safety for its users. Approximately $100 million will available in Cycle 5. There is no limit to the number of applications an agency is allowed to submit. Instead, there is a limit to the maximum amount of federal funds an agency can receive in this call for projects. The maximum is set at the larger of the following two amounts: 1) $2 million, or 2) 1.5 times the ratio of (agency's population)/(State's population) times the total funding for the call. The maximum federal reimbursement amount for any single HSIP project is $900,000 and the minimum is $100,000. There is a required local match of 10% percent.  Sponsors not meeting delivery deadlines for previous HSIP projects by the application due date will not be able to submit an application. Applications must be submitted or postmarked to Caltrans District 4 Local Assistance Engineer's offices by Friday, July 20, 2012. 

Carl Moyer Program: The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program (Carl Moyer Program) is a voluntary program that offers grants to owners of heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.The program is a partnership between the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and the local air districts throughout the state.Locally the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) administers the Carl Moyer program. The purpose of the program is to reduce air pollution emissions from heavy-duty engines. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and will be accepted until all program funds have been obligated to eligible projects.

Also see: Closed Funding Opportunities

For more information or assistance with Prop K or other federal, state, or regional funding opportunities, please contact:

• Anna LaForte, Deputy Director for Policy & Programming with the Authority, at 415.522.4805 or via email.
• Maria Lombardo, Chief Deputy Director for Policy & Programming with the Authority, at 415.522.4802 or via email.
• William Bacon, Transportation Planner with the Authority, at 415.522.4824 or via email.