Subject
title
Competitive Grant Programs - Update and Recommendations
overview
Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority provides competitive grants to local and non-profit agencies beyond those provided through Measure M2 using various local, state, and federal transportation funding programs. Additionally, the Orange County Transportation Authority applies for regional, state, and federal competitive grant programs to support Orange County Transportation Authority-sponsored projects. Staff has prepared an overview and status update for local agency projects which have received funds, recent grant pursuits and awards for Orange County Transportation Authority projects, and recommendations for changes to grant terms for local agency projects.
recommendation
Recommendation(s)
A. Approve delay requests from the cities of San Clemente and Santa Ana for Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program projects, contingent on final approval by the Southern California Association of Governments.
B. Authorize staff to request that the Southern California Association of Governments make all necessary amendments to the Federal Transportation Improvement Program and for staff to execute any required agreements or amendments to facilitate the recommendations above.