Our application deadline for local Surface Transportation Block Grant projects has been extended to February 20.
Eligible applicants must be a public agency within the BHRC RTPO counties of Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Monroe, Noble, Perry, and portions of Washington legally allowed to enter a contract with ODOT. Non-profit organizations, school districts, and non-public organizations are not eligible applicants but may coordinate/partner with an eligible applicant. The sponsoring agency assumes responsibility for project execution and completion. The sponsoring agency must own, hold an easement, or acquire the land on which the project is located. The sponsoring agency must approve a resolution or other legislation committing the agency to the project.
Eligible projects must:
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Be listed in the current or can be added to the BHRC Long-Range Transportation Plan; or
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Be listed in the current BHRC Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (RTIP); or
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Be listed in a regionally developed plan, such as Local Road Safety Plan or Active Transportation Plan
The project scope may differ from the listing as long as the project objective is the same and aligns with the goals of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
STBG Funds may be used for eligible cost for planning studies/services for active transportation projects or engineering/design phases on the Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) and Small City projects approved by ODOT Districts #5 (Perry) and #10 (Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Monroe, Noble and portions of Washington). Roadway projects must be on a federal-aid eligible route. Bike, pedestrian, safety, transit, and non-highway freight projects are not limited to the federal aid network. Funds not expended in the planning phase of the project may be moved to other portions of the projects as needed without the approval of the committee.
This program limits funding to 90 percent of eligible costs and requires a 10% match. Matching funds must be provided, as in-kind contributions are not permitted.
The program guidelines and application are available at the links below. Questions regarding the program may be directed to Melissa Zoller, Planning Director, at mzoller@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-1027.