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Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Pilot Program
About:
The Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Pilot Program funds will be awarded to support comprehensive planning or site-specific planning associated with new fixed guideway and core capacity improvement projects.
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity:
The U.S. Department of Transportation published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $13.5 million in grant funding through the TOD pilot program on August 8, 2023.
Important Details:
Eligible Applicants
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State gov’t
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Local gov’t
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U.S. territory gov’t
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1 of those 3 AND an FTA grant recipient
Eligible Projects
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Fixed guideway project – public transportation facility:
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Using and occupying a separate right-of-way for the exclusive use of public transportation
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Using rail
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Using a fixed catenary system
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For a passenger ferry system
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For a bus rapid transit system
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Core capacity improvement project – a substantial corridor-based capital investment in an existing fixed guideway system that increases the capacity of the corridor by not less than 10%
Eligible Projects
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A comprehensive plan report including development policies, timelines, and financing strategies
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A strategic plan report including specific strategies and program recommendations
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Revised TOD-focused zoning codes and/or resolutions
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A report evaluating and recommending financial tools
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Affordable housing policies
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Policies to encourage and/or prioritize TOD
Application Criteria
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Project Factors
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Enhances economic development and ridership
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Facilitates multimodal connectivity/accessibility
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Increases access to transit hubs for pedestrian and bicycle traffic
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Enables mixed-use development
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Encourages affordable housing
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Identifies infrastructure needs associated with the eligible project
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Includes private sector participation
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Demonstrated Need
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Strength of the Work Plan, Schedule and Process
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Funding Commitments
Funding
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$13.5M for FY2023
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Cost Sharing or Matching
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In general, the maximum federal share is 80%
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Exceptions up to 100% may be made for areas with lower population density or lower average income levels.
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Deadlines
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10/10/2023 - Applications due
Additional info
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Applications must be submitted via grants.gov
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Applicants who are new to grants.gov are encouraged to start the process well in advance of the deadline as the registration can take several weeks to complete.
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