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Call for Projects


Overview

Note: 2011 Call for Projects Application Deadline has passed

Metro is responsible for allocating discretionary federal, state and local transportation funds to improve all modes of surface transportation. Metro also prepares the Los Angeles County Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). A key component of TIP is the Call for Projects program, a competitive process that distributes discretionary capital transportation funds to regionally significant projects.

Every other year, Metro accepts Call for Projects applications in eight modal categories. Local jurisdictions, transit operators, and other public agencies are encouraged to submit applications proposing projects for funding.

Metro staff ranks eligible projects and presents preliminary scores to Metro’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and the Metro Board of Directors for review. Upon approval, the TIP is developed and formally transmitted to the regional and state transportation planning agencies. The TIP then becomes part of the five-year program of projects scheduled for implementation in Los Angeles County.

Project sponsors are required to either execute a Letter of Agreement (LOA) for projects being funded with State or Federal funds, a Transit LOA, or a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for those funded with local sales tax dollars.

The LOA or MOU must be executed in the first year that funds are available and prior to starting any work on the project. They include a general description of the project and the specific work elements to be completed, the source of all funds that will be used to complete the project and the project’s cash flow.

The tabs above provide the LOA and MOU boilerplate agreements and necessary attachments, contact information and other reference documents.


Keywords: Call Projects Funding Overview
Last Revised: Friday July 22, 2011
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Modes

Modes Eligible Project Descriptions

Mode

Eligible Projects

Regional Surface Transportation Improvements

Capital improvement projects on regionally significant arterial highways which improve traffic flow and reduce congestion such as: bottleneck intersection improvements, closure of gaps in the arterial system, grade separations, and other arterial improvements. Project must be on the public right-of-way. Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Resurfacing (3R) are eligible as a component of a larger capacity enhancing project.  

Goods Movement

Grade separations, roadway geometric and operational improvements, intersection improvements, truck access improvements and other capacity enhancements on regionally significant roadways, major and secondary arterials, high truck volume arterials, dedicated truck routes, de-facto truck routes and/or other major freight corridors. Project must be located on a public facility/structure that serves local and regional needs, supports industrial and commercial land uses and provides access to and from major activity centers, railyards, ports (air and sea) and other freight (rail and/or truck) generators. Project may include a minor Rehabilitation, Restoration and Resurfacing (3R) component of a larger goods movement improvement.

Signal Synchronization & Bus Speed Improvements

Traffic signal synchronization, transit preferential treatment and priority systems, bottleneck intersection improvements, traffic control and monitoring systems, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).

Transportation Demand Management (TDM)

Technology and/or innovation based strategies, Ridesharing Incentive/Disincentive Programs, Parking Management Programs, Transportation Facilities Amenities, Commuter Service Centers, and New and Unique Demonstration Projects.

Bikeways Improvements

Regionally significant projects that provide access and mobility through bike-to-transit improvements, gap closures in the inter-jurisdictional bikeway network, and bicycle parking.

Pedestrian Improvements

Pedestrian improvements that promote walking as a viable form of utilitarian travel, pedestrian safety, and an integral link within the overall transportation system.

Transit Capital

Bus capital, improvements or construction of transit stations, transit centers, park and ride lots, commuter rail projects, transit stop improvements and transit vehicle purchases.

Transportation Enhancements Activities

Acquisition of scenic or historic sites, scenic or historic highway programs, landscaping and scenic beautification, historic preservation, rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings, control and removal of outdoor advertising, archeological planning and research, environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff, safety and educational activities for pedestrian and bicyclists, reduction of vehicle caused wildlife mortality and establishment of transportation museums.

Modes Leads and Contact

Modes Category

Modal Lead Contact

Contact Number
Regional Surface Transportation Improvements

Walt Davis

213.922.3079

Goods Movement

Michelle Smith

213.922.3057

Signal Synchronization and Bus Speed Improvements

Randy Lamm

213.922.2470
Transportation Demand Management

Rufina Juarez

213.922.7405

Bikeway Improvements

Anthony Jusay

213.922.7675
Pedestrian Improvements

Tham Nguyen

213.922.2606

Transit Capital

Michael Richmai

213.922.2558

Transportation Enhancements

Reinland Jones

213.922.2231

ITS Policy

Peter Liu

213.922.2813

Parking Policy

Robin Blair

213.922.3074

Federal Transportation Improvement Program

Herman Cheng

213.922.2453
 

Nancy Marroquin

213.922.7237

State Program

Toye Oyewole

213.922.7404

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Last Revised: Thursday November 04, 2010
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MOU

MOU: Agreement for Locally Funded Projects

(Memorandum of Understanding)

Name Description
MOU Local Letter No Prejudice MOU Letter of No Prejudice for Prop C Funds
MOU Local Agreement MOU Agreement for Prop C Funds
MOU Local Attachment A Project Funds MOU Attachment A – Project Funds
MOU Local Attachment C Project Funds MOU Attachment C – Scope of Work
MOU Local Attachment D Administrative Guidelines MOU Attachment D – Administrative Guidelines
MOU Local Attachment D1 Quarterly Report MOU Attachment D1 – Quarterly Report
MOU Local Attachment E TIP Sheet MOU Attachment E – Tip Sheet
MOU Local Attachment F Special Conditions MOU Attachment F – Special Conditions Check Board Report and include projects specific conditions
MOU Local Attachment F1 Special Conditions ITS Certification MOU Attachment F1 – Certification Form Use only for Sponsoring Agency Self-Certification
MOU Local Attachment F2 Special Conditions MOU Attachment F2– Special Conditions Use only for Signal Sync. Projects
MOU Local Amendment MOU Amendment for Prop C Funds

Keywords: Call for Projects Funding MOU Memorandum of Understanding
Last Revised: Friday February 03, 2012
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LOA

LOA: Agreement for Federally Funded Projects

(Letter of Agreement)

Name Description
LOA Federal CMAQ RSTP Funds
LOA Federal Agreement CMAQ RSTP LOA Agreement for CMAQ and RSTP Funds
LOA Federal Attachment A Project Funds LOA Attachment A – Project Funds
LOA Federal Attachment C Project Funds LOA Attachment C – Scope of Work
LOA Federal Attachment D Administrative Guidelines LOA Attachment D – Administrative Guidelines
LOA Federal Attachment D1 Quarterly Report LOA Attachment D1 – Quarterly Report
LOA Federal Attachment E TIP Sheet LOA Attachment E – Tip Sheet
LOA Federal Attachment F Caltrans Document List LOA Attachment F – Caltrans Document List
LOA Federal Attachment G LOA Attachment G –Special Conditions
LOA Federal Attachment G1 Special Conditions ITS Certification LOA Attachment G1 – Certification Form
LOA Federal Attachment G2 Special Signal Conditions LOA Attachment G2– Special Conditions Use only for Signal Sync. Projects
LOA Federal Amendment LOA Amendment for CMAQ and RSTP Funds
LOA State RIP TE Funds
LOA State Agreement RIP TE LOA Agreement for RIP and TE Funds
LOA State Attachment A Project Funds LOA Attachment A – Project Funds
LOA State Attachment C Bike Scope LOA Attachment C – Bike Scope
LOA State Attachment C Project Funds LOA Attachment C – Scope of Work
LOA State Attachment D Administrative Guidelines LOA Attachment D – Administrative Guidelines
LOA State Attachment E TIP Sheet LOA Attachment E – Tip Sheet
LOA State Attachment F CTC Guidelines LOA Attachment F – CTC Guidelines
LOA State Attachment G Special Conditions LOA Attachment G – Special Conditions Check Board Report and include projects specific conditions
LOA State Attachment G1 Special Conditions ITS Certification LOA Attachment G1 – Certification Form Use only for Signal Sync. Projects
LOA State Attachment G2 Special Conditions LOA Attachment G2– Special Conditions Use only for Signal Sync. Projects
LOA State Amendment LOA Amendment for RIP and TE Funds
LOA Transit CFP Funds
LOA Transit Agreement CFP LOA Transit Agreement
LOA Transit Attachment A Project Funds LOA Attachment A – Project Funds
LOA Transit Attachment C Project Funds LOA Attachment C – Scope of Work
LOA Transit Attachment D Administrative Guidelines LOA Attachment D – Administrative Guidelines
LOA Transit Attachment E TIP Sheet LOA Attachment E – Tip Sheet
LOA Transit Attachment F Special Conditions LOA Attachment F – Special Conditions Check Board Report and include projects specific conditions
LOA Transit Attachment F1 Special Conditions ITS Certification LOA Attachment F1 – Certification Form Use only for Signal Sync. Projects
LOA Transit Attachment F2 Special Conditions LOA Attachment F2– Special Conditions Use only for Signal Sync. Projects
LOA Transit Amendment LOA Transit Amendment

Keywords: Projects Funding
Last Revised: Friday February 03, 2012
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