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Home My WebLink About60-25 RESOLUTION113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 60-25 File Number: 2025-171 2025 TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID (GRANT APPLICATION): A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR THE RUPPLE ROAD LIGHTING, DRAKE STREET TRAIL CONNECTION, TRANSIT STOP ENHANCEMENTS, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL, RAZORBACK GREENWAY ASPHALT REPLACEMENT, GARLAND AVENUE, AND NORTH STREET CORRIDOR PROJECTS WHEREAS, the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is providing more opportunities for Federal funding assistance; and WHEREAS, grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), the Surface Transportation Bock Grant -Attributable Program (STBGP- A), and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that will provide over $13 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region; and WHEREAS, the funding for selected projects will be at an 80/20 Federal and Local participating ratio, up to the maximum Federal -aid available; and WHEREAS, seven projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Grant Program Existing/New Project Description Amount Project RP Existing Rupple Road Lighting — Persimmon to MLK $500,000 AP Existing Drake Street Trail Connections $300,000 AP New Transit Stop Enhancements $150,000 AP New Mission Blvd Trail Phase 3 $600,000 TP New Razorback Greenway Asphalt Replacement $250,000 STBGP-A New Garland Ave. (Hwy 112) $2,000,000 STBGP-A New North Street Corridor Garland to College) $500,000 WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, the Transportation Committee reviewed the grant project proposals and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply to the full City Council for approval NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Page 1 Resolution: 60-25 File Number: 2025-171 Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes Mayor Rawn to submit applications for 80% federal 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission for the above identified projects. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby agrees to participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including providing the local match requirement. Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of these projects. Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of Transportation and Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to initiate action to implement these projects. PASSED and APPROVED on February 18, 2025 Approved: Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest: Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Page 2 CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2025 TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council THRU: Chris Brown, Public Works Director Keith Macedo, Interim Chief of Staff FROM: Matt Casey, Engineering Design Manager SUBJECT: 2025 Federal Aid Transportation Grant Application RECOMMENDATION: CITY COUNCIL MEMO 2025-171 Staff recommends approval of a resolution expressing the willingness to apply for federal -aid funds and allow staff to submit applications for 80% federal 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission. Grant projects include the Rupple Road Lighting, Drake Street Trail Connection, Transit Stop Enhancements, Mission Blvd. Trail (Phase 3), Razorback Greenway Asphalt Replacement, Garland Ave. (Hwy 112), and North Street Corridor (Garland Ave. to College Ave.) BACKGROUND: The passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is providing more opportunities for Federal funding assistance. Grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), the Surface Transportation Block Grant -Attributable (STBGP-A) Program, and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). In total, these programs will provide over $13 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region. Additionally, the State Department of Transportation offers a statewide grant opportunity through their Transportation Alternatives Program. DISCUSSION: Seven projects have been identified for application for federal funding as shown below. rant Program TBGP-A TBGP-A Existing/New Project Existing Existing New New New New New Project Description Amount Requested Rupple Road Lighting — Persimmon to MILK (Hwy 62)$500,000 Drake Street Trail Connections $300,000 Transit Stop Enhancements $150,000 Mission Blvd Trail Phase 3 $600,000 Razorback Greenway Asphalt Replacement $250,000 Garland Ave. (Hwy 112) $2,000,000 North Street Corridor (Garland to College) $500,000 BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: If the grants are approved, the City of Fayetteville will be responsible for 20% of the total project cost while Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 Federal funding will provide 80%. Matching funding has been budgeted through various accounts in anticipation of award of grant funding. On January 28th, 2025, the Transportation Committee reviewed the grant project proposals and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply to the full City Council for approval to apply. The grant programs require a resolution be included with the application. ATTACHMENTS: SRF (#3) , Public Notice of NWARPC (#4), Drake St. Residential and Business Density 8.5 x 11 (#5), Mission Blvd Trail Map - Phases (#6), North Street Corridor (#7), Rupple Trail Lighting Location Map 1-29-25 (#8), Garland Ave - Hwy 112 (#9) Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 == City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Y 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 - Legislation Text File #: 2025-171 2025 Federal Aid Transportation Grant Application A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR THE RUPPLE ROAD LIGHTING, DRAKE STREET TRAIL CONNECTION, TRANSIT STOP ENHANCEMENTS, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL, RAZORBACK GREENWAY ASPHALT REPLACEMENT, GARLAND AVENUE, AND NORTH STREET CORRIDOR PROJECTS WHEREAS, the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is providing more opportunities for Federal funding assistance; and WHEREAS, grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), the Surface Transportation Bock Grant -Attributable Program (STBGP-A), and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that will provide over $13 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region; and WHEREAS, the funding for selected projects will be at an 80/20 Federal and Local participating ratio, up to the maximum Federal -aid available; and WHEREAS, seven projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Grant Program Existing/New Project Description Amount Project CRP Existing Rupple Road Lighting — Persimmon to MLK $500,000 AP Existing Drake Street Trail Connections $300,000 AP New Transit Stop Enhancements $150,000 AP New Mission Blvd Trail Phase 3 $600,000 TP New Razorback Greenway Asphalt Replacement $250,000 STBGP-A New Garland Ave. (Hwy 112) $2,000,000 STBGP-A New North Street Corridor Garland to College) $500,000 WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, the Transportation Committee reviewed the grant project proposals and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply to the full City Council for approval NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Page 1 Resolution: 60-25 File Number: 2025-171 Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes Mayor Rawn to submit applications for 80% federal 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission for the above identified projects. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby agrees to participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including providing the local match requirement. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of these projects. Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of Transportation and Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to initiate action to implement these projects. Page 2 Matt Casey Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2025-171 Item ID 2/18/2025 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item 1/30/2025 Submitted Date Action Recommendation: ENGINEERING (621) Division / Department Staff recommends approval of a resolution expressing the willingness to apply for federal -aid funds and allow staff to submit applications for 80% federal 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission. Grant projects include the Rupple Road Lighting, Drake Street Trail Connection, Transit Stop Enhancements, Mission Blvd. Trail (Phase 3), Razorback Greenway Asphalt Replacement, Garland Ave. (Hwy 112), and North Street Corridor (Garland Ave. to College Ave.) Budget Impact: Various Various Account Number Fund Various Various Project Number Project Title Budgeted Item? Yes Total Amended Budget $ - Expenses (Actual+Encum) $ - Available Budget $ Does item have a direct cost? Yes Item Cost $ Is a Budget Adjustment attached? No Budget Adjustment $ - Remaining Budget $ V20221130 Purchase Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Change Order Number: Approval Date: Original Contract Number: Comments: NWA Regional Planning Commission PUBLIC NOTICE OF NWARPC FFY 2026 CALL FOR PROJECTS FOR STBGP-A, TAP, & CRP FUNDING The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC), serving as the NWA Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), announces the availability of approximately $11.7 million in NWARPC Surface Transportation Block Grant Program — Attributable (STBGP-A) funding, $1.3 million in NWARPC Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding and $1.4 million in NWARPC Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) funding for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026. Availability of FFY 2026 funding is subject to Congressional action. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act(IIJA), Pub. L. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) provides federal suballocated funding to the Fayetteville - Springdale -Rogers AR -MO Urban Area. STBGP-A, TAP, and CRP are federally funded, 80% Federal / 20% Local, reimbursable programs and projects must meet and follow the ARDOT Local Public Agency (LPA) federal -aid process for reimbursement. Funds must be used for eligible projects that are submitted by eligible entities and chosen through a competitive process. Additional information on the programs can be found at: STBG Fact Sheet: www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/stbg.cfm TAP Fact Sheet: www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/ta.cfm CRP Fact Sheet: www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/crp fact sheet.cfm APPLICATION INFORMATION: The FFY 2026 STBGP-A, TAP, and CRP Funding Request Applications are available at the NWARPC office located at 1311 Clayton Street, Springdale, AR 72762 and online at www.nwarpc.org/funding-programs/. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 11:59 P.M. (CT), THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025. Any funding request submitted after this deadline will not be considered. For information on this program or questions related to the application process, please contact Nicole Gibbs, Transportation Programs Manager/Regional Planner, NWARPC, 1311 Clayton, Springdale, AR 72762, (479) 751-7125 x105. FFY 2026 NWARPC STBGP-A, TAP, and CRP Project Application Timeline: Call for Projects Notice —January 5, 2025 Project Funding Request Deadline —April 3, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. CT NWARPC NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: The NWARPC complies with all civil rights provisions of federal statutes and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Therefore, the NWARPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion or disability, in the admission, access to and treatment in NWARPC's programs and activities, as well as the NWARPC's hiring or employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the NWARPC's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Nicole Gibbs, AICP, Regional Planner— EEO/DBE (ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator), 1311 Clayton, Springdale, AR 72762, (479) 751-7125, (Voice/TTY 711 or 1-800-285-1131) or ngibbs@nwarpc.org; Para Ilamadas en espanol, marques el 866-656-1842; para Ilamadas en ingles, marques el 711 o directamente al 800-285-1131 o ngibbs@nwarpc.org. This notice is available from the ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator in large print, on audiotape and in Braille. If information is needed in another language, contact NWARPC at least 48 hours before the meeting. Si necesita informacion en otro idioma, comunigese NWARPC cuando menos 48 horas antes de la junta. NWA Regional Planning Commission AVISO PUBLICO DE LA CONVOCATORIA NWARPC FFY 2026 PARA PROYECTOS PARA LA FINANCIACION STBGP-A, TAP Y CRP La Comision de Planificacion Regional del Noroeste de Arkansas (NWARPC), que actua como Organizacion de Planificacion Metropolitana (MPO) de NWA, anuncia la disponibilidad de aproximadamente $11.7 millones en fondos del Programa de Subvenciones en Bloque para el Transporte de Superficie - Atribuible (STBGP-A), $1.3 millones en fondos del Programa de Alternativas de Transporte (TAP) y $1.4 millones en fondos del Programa de Reduccion de Carbono (CRP) para el Ano Fiscal Federal (FFY) 2026. La disponibilidad de fondos para el ano fiscal 2026 esta sujeta a la accion del Congreso. La Ley de Infraestructura Bipartidista (BIL), promulgada como la Ley de Inversion en Infraestructura y Empleos (IIJA), Pub. L. 117-58 (15 de noviembre de 2021) proporciona fondos federales subasignados al area urbana de Fayetteville -Springdale -Rogers AR -MO. STBGP-A, TAP, y CRP son programas reembolsables financiados por el gobierno federal, 80% federal/20% local, y los proyectos deben cumplir y seguir el proceso de ayuda federal de la Agencia Publica Local (LPA) de ARDOT para el reembolso. Los fondos deben utilizarse para proyectos elegibles que Sean presentados por entidades elegibles y elegidos a traves de un proceso competitivo. Puede encontrar informacion adicional sobre los programas en: STBG: www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/stbg.cfm TAP: www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/ta.cfm CRP: www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/crp fact sheet.cfm INFORMACION DE LA SOLICITUD: Las solicitudes de solicitud de financiamiento FFY 2026 STBGP-A, TAP y CRP estan disponibles en la oficina de NWARPC ubicada en 1311 Clayton Street, Springdale, AR 72762 y en linea en www.nwarpc.org/funding-programs/. LAS SOLICITUDES DEBEN RECIBIRSE A MAS TARDAR A LAS 11:59 P.M. (CT) DEL JUEVES 3 DE ABRIL DE 2025. Las solicitudes de financiacion presentadas despues de esta fecha limite no se tomaran en cuenta. Para obtener informacion sobre este programa o preguntas relacionadas con el proceso de solicitud, comuniquese con Nicole Gibbs, Gerente de Programas de Transporte/Planificadora Regional, NWARPC, 1311 Clayton, Springdale, AR 72762, (479) 751-7125 x105. CRONOGRAMA DE SOLICITUD DE PROYECTOS FFY 2026 NWARPC STBGP-A, TAP Y CRP: Aviso de convocatoria de proyectos — 5 de enero de 2025 Fecha limite de solicitud de financiamiento del proyecto — 3 de abril de 2025 a las 11:59 p. m. CT. AVISO DE POLITICA DE NO DISCRIMINACION DEL NWARPC: El NWARPC cumple con todas las disposiciones de derechos civiles de los estatutos federales y las autoridades relacionadas que prohiben la discriminacion en programas y actividades que reciben asistencia financiera federal. Por to tanto, el NWARPC no discrimina por motivos de raza, sexo, color, edad, origen nacional, religion o discapacidad, en la admision, el acceso y el tratamiento en los programas y actividades del NWARPC, asi como en las practicas de contratacion o empleo del NWARPC. Las quejas de presunta discriminacion y las consultas con respecto a las political de no discriminacion de NWARPC pueden dirigirse a Nicole Gibbs, AICP, Planificadora Regional — EEO/DBE (ADA/504/Coordinadora del Titulo VI), 1311 Clayton, Springdale, AR 72762, (479) 751-7125, (Voz/TTY 7-1-1 o 1-800-285-1131); Para Ilamadas en espanol, marque el 866-656-1842; para Ilamadas en ingles, marque el 711, directamente al 800-285-1131 o mande un correo electronico a ngibbs@nwarpc.org. Este aviso esta disponible con la coordinadora ADA/504/Titulo VI en letra grande, grabacion audio y braille. 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Budget Impact: N/A N/A Account Number Fund N/A N/A Project Number Project Title Budgeted Item? No Total Amended Budget $ - Expenses (Actual+Encum) $ - Available Budget Does item have a direct cost? No Item Cost $ Is a Budget Adjustment attached? No Budget Adjustment $ - Remaining Budget V20221130 Purchase Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution # 60-25 Change Order Number: Approval Date: 2/18/2025 Original Contract Number: Comments: CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS TO: Mayor Rawn THRU: Keith Macedo, Interim Chief of Staff Chris Brown, Public Works Director FROM: Matt Mihalevich, Active Transportation Manager DATE: 3/10/25 STAFF MEMO SUBJECT: NWARPC Carbon Reduction Program Grant Application Submittal RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the mayor's signature on the attached application through the NWARPC Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) for the Rupple Road Trail Lighting project. BACKGROUND: In June of 2024, the City of Fayetteville was awarded $315,193.00 in federal -aid funds through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission Carbon Reduction Program for installation of lighting along the Rupple Road Trail from MILK Jr. Blvd to Persimmon Street. Based on cost estimates, additional funding will be necessary to complete the project. Resolution 60-25 approved applying for $500,000 through the Carbon Reduction Program for additional funding for the Rupple Road Trail Lighting Project. DISCUSSION: The Rupple Road Trail Lighting project will include lighting along 1.8 miles of Rupple Road from MLK Jr. Blvd to Persimmon Street. The lighting will focus on lighting the trail but will also include lighting of the three roundabouts. This project has been highly requested by area residents. It will further expand Fayetteville's active transportation goals and carbon reduction by increasing safety and extending hours of use. By providing the safe and accessible infrastructure more people can choose to reach their destinations using active transportation instead of a vehicle. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: None Attachments: FFY2026-NWARPC-CRP-Application_Rupple Rd. Trail Lighting Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (NWARPC) Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) FFY 2026 Project Application Section 1. Policy and Project Information Section 2. Project Requirements, Local Commitment and Funding Section 3. Project Development Section 4. Project Background, Overview, Benefits, and Planning NWARPC DISCLAIMER: This notice is in accordance with the NWARPC 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in cooperation with local agencies, the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration. Documents are funded in part through grant(s) from the FHWA, FTA, and/or the U.S. Department of Transportation. The views and opinions of the NWARPC expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the U.S. Department of Transportation. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR PROGRAM OF PROJECTS (POP): The public participation procedures outlined in the NWARPC Public Participation Plan (PPP) with respect to TIP development serve as the public participation process required for the development of transit projects as per FTA Circular 9030.1E. Specifically, the public participation procedures outlined in the PPP will serve to satisfy the Program of Projects (POP) requirements of the Section 5307, Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program for the University of Arkansas/Razorback Transit and Ozark Regional Transit. The NARTS and any and all public transit operators will address the POP requirements as per FTA Circular 9030.1E. Additionally, any and all public transit operator's capital projects and operational costs are included in the NARTS TIP which is developed through a cooperative and collaborative process with interested parties and other private and public transportation providers. NWARPC NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: The NWARPC complies with all civil rights provisions of federal statutes and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Therefore, the NWARPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion or disability, in the admission, access to and treatment in NWARPC's programs and activities, as well as the NWARPC's hiring or employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the NWARPC's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Nicole Gibbs, AICP, Regional Planner— EEO/DBE (ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator), 1311 Clayton, Springdale, AR 72762, (479) 751- 7125, (Voice/TTY 711 or 1-800-285-1131) or ngibbs@nwarpc.org; Para Ilamadas en espanol, marques el 866-656-1842; para Ilamadas en ingles, marques el 711 o directamente al 800-285-1131 o ngibbs@nwarpc.org. This notice is available from the ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator in large print, on audiotape and in Braille. If information is needed in another language, contact NWARPC. Si se necesita information en otro idioma, comuniquese con NWARPC. Section 1. Policy and Project Information FFY 2026 CRP Project Application Timeline: Call for Projects: January 5, 2025 Project Application Deadline: April 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM, CT Project Sponsor Presentation to TAC Committee: April 17, 2025 CRP Funding Background: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) provides federal apportioned sub -allocated Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) funding to the Fayetteville -Springdale -Rogers AR -MO Urbanized area. The purpose of the CRP Program is to implement projects to reduce transportation emissions. Transportation Emissions means carbon dioxide emissions from on -road highway sources of those emissions within a State (23 U.S.C. 175(a)(2)). Availability of approximately $1.4 million is anticipated. Availability of FFY 2026 and subsequent years funds are subiect to Congressional action. The CRP is a federally funded, 80% Federal/20% local, reimbursable program and projects must meet and follow the ARDOT Local Public Agency (LPA) federal -aid process for reimbursement. Funds must be used for eligible projects that are submitted by eligible entities and chosen through a competitive process. The LPA Manual can be found at: www.ardot.gov/ divisions/local-programs/local-public-agency-project-manual/. A local sponsor must provide at least 20% of the eligible project costs in cash. Federal funds from other sources cannot be used to match these funds. The LPA is responsible for maintaining and providing records and obtaining all required ARDOT approvals/authorizations for CRP project expenses prior to expenditure of funds and/or work. Additional information on CRP program and funding can be found at: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/crp.cfm. The RPC/Policy Committee voted to have the focus areas of the program to be eligible activities under A, C, D, E and F further described as: A. a project described in 23 U.S.C. 149(b)(4) to establish or operate a traffic monitoring, management, and control facility or program, including advanced truck stop electrification systems; C. a transportation alternatives project as described in 23 U.S.C. 101(a)(29) as in effect prior to the enactment of the FAST Act,3 including the construction, planning, and design of on -road and off - road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other nonmotorized forms of transportation; D. a project described in section 23 U.S.C. 503(c)(4)(E) for advanced transportation and congestion management technologies; E. a project for the deployment of infrastructure -based intelligent transportation systems capital improvements and the installation of vehicle -to -infrastructure communications equipment, including retrofitting dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) technology deployed as part of an existing pilot program to cellular vehicle -to everything (C-V2X) technology; and F. a project to replace street lighting and traffic control devices with energy -efficient alternatives; Page 2of13 Guidelines: The following guidelines will be used to select projects for funding that are consistent with NWARPC board -adopted regional plans, policies, and initiatives and the FHWA Carbon Reduction Program Implementation Guidance. Applications are encouraged to demonstrate implementation of regional plans (e.g. Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP); Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) and Vision Zero Policy; Congestion Management Process; Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Architecture; Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO); NWA Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan; Connect NWA Transit Development Plan; NWA Transportation Alternatives Analysis; NWA Energy & Environment Innovation (EEI) Plan; NWA Open Space Plan; and Cave Springs Area Karst Resource Conservation Study). 1.1 Project Selection and Scoring. All projects will be scored utilizing the same criteria. Project selection will be based on the overall number of projects submitted, availability of funding, demonstrated need and approved focus areas. Scores and ranking of applications will be determined by a committee. 1.2 Minimum Project Size. The proposed total project cost shall be a minimum of $125,000. CRP Request $100,000 80% Federal Share Local Match $25,000 20% Local Match Total Project $125,000 100% 1.3 Maximum Amount Per Project Sponsor. A goal is to allocate no more than 50% of the CRP funds to a single project sponsor in one year. There is the understanding that funding should be equitably distributed within the Urban Area. 1.4 Funding Projects. CRP funds will be awarded for eligible activities. 1.5 Implementation of Regional Plans. Project sponsors should focus on projects that will provide on - road and off -road active transportation facilities connecting to the existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian networks as described in the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, NWA Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and NWA Heritage Trail Plan, reduce transportation emissions as described in the NWA Energy & Environment Innovation (EEI) Plan, and align with safety strategies in the NWA Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Vision Zero Policy. 1.6 Application and Deadline Requirement. All project sponsors must submit an application for funding and meet the required deadline, as noted above. 1.7 Obligation of Funds. All projects awarded must meet the obligation deadline of September 30, 2026. (Note: The project will need to be through the ARDOT process and submitted to FHWA by the end of August to obligate funds before the September deadline). 1.8 Criteria for Project Selection. Projects will be evaluated and scored based on the following: • In existing adopted NWAPRC Plan • Equity • Safety and Connectivity • Climate Change and Sustainability • Barriers to mobility/usability (Transportation Emissions) • Complete Streets • Labor and workforce • ADA • Eligible activity focus areas A, C, D, E, and F 1.9 Federal -Aid Project Requirements. Projects are required to be designed to AASHTO and Federal Standards/Guidelines - PE/Environmental, Engineering/Design, ROW, and Utility Relocation. 1.10 Application Submittal. Submit paper applications to NWARPC, 1311 Clayton St., Springdale, AR 72762 or submit electronic applications to nRibbs@nwarpc.org. For more information on this program or questions related to the application process, please contact Nicole Gibbs, Transportation Programs Manager/Regional Planner, (479) 751-7125 x105, or visit WWW.nwarpc.org/funding-programs/. 1.11 Resolution. A signed resolution from the Applicant's governing body is required to be submitted with the application. See sample resolution at the end of this document. Page 3 of 13 NWARPC Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) FFY2026 Project Application Project Sponsor Data: Sponsor Jurisdiction: City of Fayetteville Phone Number: (479) 444-3416 Primary Contact: Matt Mihalevich E-mail: mmihalevich@fayetteville-ar.gov Partners: None General Project Data: Project Title: Rupple Trail Lighting Project Purpose: To install energy efficient lighting along 1.8 miles of the Rupple Road Trail. Project Priority (if submitting multiple project applications) 1 Of 1 Please Attach a Project Site Plan, Vicinity Map, and Proposed Cross -Section Project Overview: General Project Overview and Description (500-character limit) In late 2016, Rupple Road was extended from Persimmon Street to Highway 62 (Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) in west Fayetteville. This 1.8-mile-long, 4-lane divided boulevard with roundabouts includes the 12-foot-wide concrete Rupple Trail along the west side that is separated from the road by 10-feet of green space. The Rupple Trail is the primary active transportation route for the rapidly developing west side of Fayetteville and part of the Heritage Springs Trail. This section of street and trail from Persimmon Street to Highway 62 is especially dark because it passes through previously undeveloped land with very little ambient light. The proposed project will install 48 LED energy efficient lights within the median of Rupple Road and 12 additional LED lights at the roundabouts crosswalks. Dark sky friendly lights with a BUG rating of zero will be included to limit light pollution while placing light directly on the trail and street. The lighting is greatly needed for increased safety and extended hours of use for the thousands of people now living adjacent to the Rupple Trail. The inclusion of lighting will reduce the number of vehicle miles driven by providing an all hours recreation and active transportation facility safely connecting people to surrounding neighborhoods, schools and businesses. Page 4 of 13 Section 2. Project Requirements (10 Points) Eligible Activity: Is the project a focus area of RPC/Policy Committee eligible activities A, C, D, E or F? Is the project an eligible activity as listed under Section G3 Eligible Activities of the FHWA Guidelines? These can be found at https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/sustainability/energy/policy/crp_guidance.pdf. Please answer the questions below. Select "Yes" for the best category for your project. (Up to 10 points) 2.1 A.Is this project to establish or operate a traffic monitoring, management, and control facility or program to reduce transportation emissions? Yes No 2.2 C. Is this a transportation alternatives project including the construction, planning, and design of on -road and off -road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicycles, and other non -motorized forms of transportation to reduce transporation emissions? Yes u No 2.3 D. Is this project for advanced transport tion and congestion management technologies to reduce transportation emissions?Yes UNo 2.4 E. Is this project for the deployment of infrastructure -based intelligent transportation systems capital improvements and the installation of vehicle -to -infrastructure communications equipment, including retrofitting dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) technology deployed as part of an existing pilot program to cellular vehicle -to everything (C-V2X) technology to reduce transportation emissions? Yes 0No 2.5 F. Is this project to replace street lighting and traffic control devices with energy -efficient alternatives to reduce transportation emissions? Yes UNo0 2.6 Is this project another lettered eligible activity? If yes rovide letter A-M and description of eligible activity. Yeslo 2.7 Is this project another transportatio emissi s reducing project not listed but is eligible for CRP funding? YesNo Describe how the project is consistent with the CRP's goal of reducing transportation emissions and the RPC focus areas of A, C, D, E or F? This project will contribute to the goal of reducing transportation emissions by expanding the safety and usable hours of the Rupple Trail. The inclusion of lighting will encourage more people to use active transportation to safely reach their destinations and reduce the number of car trips in alignment with focus area C, non -motorized forms of transportation to reduce transportation emissions. Page 5 of 13 Section 3. Local Commitment and Project Funding (10 Points) 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Required Match/Local Support. Project sponsors must provide a minimum of 20% local funding match for all projects. (Note: This a reimbursable program through ARDOT.) Requested Project Funding Percentage CRP Funds $ 500,000.00 80.0 % Local Match $ 125,000.00 20.0 % (20% - No in -kind) Project Cost $ 625,000.00 100 % Attach copy of required resolution authorizing the project. Resolution number: 60-25 Approval date: 02/18/25 What source of funds will be used by the local sponsor to match the federal funds? Local Sales Tax Revenue Is local funding currently available/budgeted? Yes ❑� NoF] Planning. 2.2.1 List a local or regional plan in which the project is included: The Rupple Trail is identified on the 2023 Fayetteville Active Transportation Plan and the 2014 NWA Regional Bike/Ped Master Plan as the north -south backbone trail for the west side of Fayetteville. In the near future, the Rupple Trail is planned to extend east along the south side of Highway 62 to connect to the Tsa La Gi trail and on to the Razorback Regional Greenway. The Rupple Trail will also be part of the Heritage Springs Trail along Highway 112 north to Bentonville. Public Access. The project must be open for public access. 2.3.1. Is the property currently owned by the local Jurisdiction? Yes O No O 2.3.2 Is the project located on public right-of-way? Yes No O 2.3.3 Is the project located in an easement that allows for public access? YesO No Maintenance. What governmental entity will be responsible for the short- and long-term project operation and maintenance? The City of Fayetteville will be responsible for short and long-term operations and maintenance. The public works department is well versed in maintaining lighting and the fixtures will be the City standard so parts can be in stock for responsive repairs. Page 6 of 13 3.5. Link to Surface Transportation. All street and active transportation projects must link to the surface transportation system. A project must have a strong link to surface transportation and reduce transporation emissions. Is it a complete streets project? Describe how this project links to the surface The Rupple Trail is the primary active transportation route for the west side of Fayetteville. The entire Rupple Trail is 4 miles in length and creates a north -south comfortable route for users of all ages and abilities. The trail provides direct access from the expansive residential areas to Owl Creek school and John L. Colbert middle School. In the near future, the Rupple Trail will connect to the Razorback Regional 3.6 Federal -Aid Project Requirements. Has the project been designed to Federal -aid Guidelines? PE/Environmental Yes O No O Engineering/Design Yes O No O ROW Yes O No O Utility Relocation Yes O No O 3.7 Project Site Plan, Vicinity Map, Location Map and Cross-section. Provide legible map(s) of the project location. The map(s) should be good enough to be easily -reproducible and should include the following: • Project path. The map should clearly show where the project will be located. • North arrow. • Pertinent landmarks. • If appropriate, a Legend identifying any other items on the map (i.e. existing paths or sidewalks, previous phases of the project, etc.) 3.8 Safety. Describe how this project will improve the safety of the transportation system. Please cite any studies that show a reduction in emissions, crash rates and/or reduction in serious and fatal injuries based on the type of project proposed. Please describe how safety will be improved for all users of the facility. Lighting and crosswalk visibility enhancements are included in the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) proven safety countermeasures. The project will include lighting of the Rupple Trail as well as the adjacent crosswalks and roundabouts to improve safety of all users. The Guide for the Plannina. Design. and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities. nuhlished 3.9 Previous Federal Funding If this project (or phase of this project) has previously received Federal TAP or STBG funding (ARDOT or NWARPQ, please describe the status of the project(s). (500 character max) Applications were submitted to ARDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) in 2018, 2019 & 2023 and were all unsuccessful. In 2024 the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission awarded $315,193 in Carbon Reduction Program funds for the project. The project is moving through the ARDOT approval process with 30% plans complete. The estimated budget is $1,200,000 so additional funding is requested to complete the lighting project. If awarded, funds can quickly be applied to the project. 3.10 Project Cost Estimate This form is limited to 20 items. If you have more items contact NWARPC for additional form. Item of Work Quantity Units Unit Cost Item Cost 1 LED Light Fixture 108.0 E.A. $ 3,000.0( $ 324,000.00 2 Median Light Pole 48.0 E.A. $ 3,500.0( $ 168,000.00 3 Roundabout Light Pole 12.0 L.F. $ 1,500.0( $ 18,000.00 4 Trenched Conduit 10,077A L.F. $ 15.00 $ 151,155.00 5 Bored Conduit 951.0 L.F. $ 75.00 $ 71,325.00 6 Grading & Seed 0.5 Acre $ 30,000.( $ 15,000.00 7 Polymer Pull Box 60.0 E.A. $ 350.00 $ 21,000.00 8 Copper Conductor 32,842A L.F. $ 4.00 $ 131,368.00 9 Electrical Service Ped. 4.0 E.A $ 6,000.0( $ 24,000.00 10 Electrical Service Drop 2.0 E.A. $ 3,000.0( $ 6,000.00 11 Traffic Control 1.0 E.A. $ 30,000.( $ 30,000.00 12 Mobilization 1.0 E.A. $ 50,000.( $ 50,000.00 13 Insurance & Bonding 1.0 L.S. $ 10,152.( $ 10,152.00 14 $ 0.00 15 $ 0.00 16 $ 0.00 17 $ 0.00 18 $ 0.00 19 $ 0.00 20 Total Estimated Project Cost $ 1,020,000.( Requested CRP Funds (up to 80% of construction cost) $ 500,000.00 Local Sponsor Match (at least 20% of construction cost) $ 520,000.00 Source of Estimate/Estimator: City of Fayetteville Engineering Division Page 8 of 13 Section 4. Project Development (10 Possible Points) Current Design Plans Level Preliminary (10%) ❑ Partially Complete (30%-60%) ❑✓ Final Plans (90%-100%) ❑ Engineer Engineering Elements Under Contract? ❑✓ Yes ❑ No (Please attach drawings) Rights -of -Way (ROW) Already within public ROW ❑✓ New ROW Required ❑ Property Owners Identified? ❑ Yes ❑ No Donation Expected? ❑ Yes ❑ No Number of Project Owners Purchase Options/Agreements? ❑ Yes ® No Utilities Conflicts Does the project have utilities that must be relocated prior to construction? ❑ Yes ❑■ No List any utilities with conflicts: Utility coordination initiated (utilities with conflicts notified of project) ❑ Yes ® No Environmental Agency Letters Requested? Yes Potential environmental impacts (list): None - SHPO Letter Attached - no effect to historic properties Project Timeline Provide detailed timeline or complete table below. 2025 2026 Jan - Mar Apr- Jun July - Sep Oct - Dec Jan - Mar Apr- Jun July - Sep Oct - Dec Design X X X X Environmental Utilities Right-of-way Start Construction X X X Please describe any additional preliminary work that has been done to facilitate this project. Engineerinq Elements is the design engineer and they have developed 30% plans attached that have been sent to ARDOT for review. ARDOT Administration fee has been paid. Page 9 of 13 4.1 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Is the project a part of the 2045 MTP? Yes (•)Vo 4.1.1 Is the project in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan(NWARBPMP) Is the project shown in the NWARBPM Plan? Yes • No Is the project show in the Heritage Trail Plan? Yes • No Is the project a Catalyst project in the NWARBPM Plan? Yes No 8 k7) 4.1.2 Local Master Trail Plan or Local Comprehensive Plan. Is the project listed in a local Plan? Yes No 0 Name: Fayetteville Active Transportation Plan Adoption Date: 02/21 /2023 Ordinance #: Res. 43-23 4.2 Connectivity. Does the project provide a future or planned extension and/or connection to the regional trail system? Does the project connect to other transportation modes and/ or transportation facilities? 4.2.1 Connection to/from a neighborhood. Yes No Name: SloanBrooke & many neighborhoods Distance: Ad*acent 4.2.2 Connection to/from employment retail center. Yes No Name: MLK/Wedington Corridors Distance 1/4 Mile 4.2.3 Connection to/from a school. Yes No Name: John L. Colbert & Owl Creek Distance Adjacent 4.2.4 Connection to/from a community, regional, state, and/or national park. Yes No Name: Kessler Mtn. Regional Park Distance 1/5 Mile 4.2.5 Trailhead Construction and facilities Yes No Name: Rupple Road Trail 4.3 Project Length/Width Project length in linear feet (if applicable): 9,504 Project width in feet (if applicable): N/A 4.4 If the project is a non -infrastructure project, describe the development state it is in. N/A - Infrastructure Project Page 10 of 13 Section 5. Project Background, Overview, Benefits, and Planning Process (60 Possible Points*) 5.1.Provide a detailed project overview. What improvements are proposed? What steps are being taken to ensure the project promotes transportation emissions reduction, complete streets, safety, multi - modal transportation and design aspirations consistent with the regional plan? Include project limits, street facility names, and project cross -sections. (3000 character limit) — 20 points The proposed project will install 48 LED energy efficient lights within the median of Rupple Road and 12 additional LED lights at the roundabouts crosswalks along 1.8 miles of trail from Persimmon Street to Highway 62 (Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd). Full -cutoff dark sky friendly lights will be included to limit light pollution while placing light directly on the trail. Lighting of the roundabouts and all adjacent crosswalks will be included for increased safety of all people using the corridor. ie project will reduce transportation emissions by providing a safe active transportation cility for people to use 24 hours every day. Installing lighting is a FHWA proven safety >unter measure and will especially increase the safety of the crosswalks. Page 11 of 13 5.2.Describe the purpose of the project and how it will benefit the affected communities. What user groups will be positively affected? If the project has a larger regional benefit, please describe this connection. Does the project align with BIL to prioritize safety, connectivity, barriers to mobility/ usability, complete streets, ADA, equity, climate change and sustainability, labor and workforce.? (3000 character limit) —20 points This section of the Rupple Trail is experiencing over 200 trail users per day and is increasing as expansive home construction continues in the area. The new John L. Colbert middle school is located on the east side of Rupple Road and north of Highway 62 and will soon be converted to a Junior High. The project section of the Rupple Trail also passes directly in front of Owl Creek School where 437 elementary students and 333 5th and 6th grade school students currently attend. The new Colbert middle school is directly east of the Rupple Trail and enrolls up to 400 5th and 6th graders. The entire Rupple Trail is 4 miles in length and creates a north -south comfortable route for users of all ages and abilities. The trail provides direct access from the expansive residential areas to Owl Creek school and John L. Colbert middle School. In the near future, the Rupple Trail will connect to the Razorback Regional Greenway. The Rupple Trail will also connect to the Heritage Springs Trail along highway 112 providing regional connectivity. The addition of lighting on the Rupple Trail will be a significant benefit to the students at Owl Creek and John L. Colbert by enhancing walking and bicycling routes to school and expanding mobility options for all. The project aligns with the goals of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law by incorporating FHWA proven safety countermeasures, reducing carbon emissions through reduced vehicle trips and providing a equitable transportation option for people to reach labor and workforce destinations 24 hours a day. Page 12 of 13 5.3.Describe any planning or public input process used in development of this project. If the proposed project is in an existing bicycle/pedestrian plan, street plan, master plan, or other ione-ranee Dian. Diease iaentity tnis as weir. I luuu cnaracter limit► — zu Doints The Fayetteville Active Transportation Master Plan was updated in 2023 based on public input gathered from intercept surveys of trail users and online submittals. The study results showed residents of the west side of Fayetteville desire better trail access to schools, employment centers, retail destinations and to the rest of Fayetteville trail system. The Rupple Trail responds by providing the north -south backbone on the west side of Fayetteville. Lighting is now needed to increase safety and make the trail fully accessible as a viable active transportation facility during all hours and for everyone. *10 additional discretionary points may be awarded by evaluators according to project quality and costs vs. benefits considerations. Sponsor Authorization and Certification To be completed by the chief executive officer (Mayor, City Manger, County Judge, etc.) By Checking the box below, I attest that the information contained in this application is truthful and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the provision of false or misleading information can lead to the withdrawal of Carbon Reduction Program funding. I do hereby certify that I will comply with all federal, state, and ARDOT regulations for submittal of plans and specifications and follow ADOT Local Public Agency Manual. Additionally, I certify that local matching funds are available for the project. I agree a resolution has been adopted for this project. Authorized Signatory: �✓ I AGREE Name: Molly Rawn Phone: (479) 575-8330 Title: Mayor of Fayetteville Signature: Email: mayor@fayetteville-ar.gov Page 13 of 13 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 60-25 File Number: 2025-171 2025 TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID (GRANT APPLICATION): A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR THE RUPPLE ROAD LIGHTING, DRAKE STREET TRAIL CONNECTION, TRANSIT STOP ENHANCEMENTS, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL, RAZORBACK GREENWAY ASPHALT REPLACEMENT, GARLAND AVENUE, AND NORTH STREET CORRIDOR PROJECTS WHEREAS, the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is providing more opportunities for Federal funding assistance; and WHEREAS, grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), the Surface Transportation Bock Grant -Attributable Program (STBGP- A), and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that will provide over $13 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region; and WHEREAS, the funding for selected projects will be at an 80/20 Federal and Local participating ratio, up to the maximum Federal -aid available; and WHEREAS, seven projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Grant Program Existing/New Project Description Amount Project RP Existing Rupple Road Lighting — Persimmon to MLK $500,000 AP Existing Drake Street Trail Connections $300,000 AP New Transit Stop Enhancements $150,000 AP New Mission Blvd Trail Phase 3 $600,000 TP New Razorback Greenway Asphalt Replacement $250,000 STBGP-A New Garland Ave. (Hwy 112) $2,000,000 STBGP-A New North Street Corridor Garland to College) $500,000 WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, the Transportation Committee reviewed the grant project proposals and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply to the full City Council for approval NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Page 1 Resolution: 60-25 File !Number: 2025-9 79 Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes Mayor Rawn to submit applications for 80% federal 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission for the above identified projects. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby agrees to participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including providing the local match requirement. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of these projects. Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of Transportation and Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to initiate action to implement these projects. PASSED and APPROVED on February 18, 2025 Approved: &10� Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest':: �a rA" T! Aveny' Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Page 2 !� I Owl Cr,,-h•- - 3 Owl Ge: � _ Schoo, m = c o _ d c Is5 W din Wn °r ID Rupple Road Trail " 0 1a yeae sr u` env �� bylll Re 16 G 15t N 11 y. Fayetteville Vicinity Map •231 in. Sloan Brook Village Neighborhood N (Under Construction) 00 n3 0 0 a a X Rupple Road Trail w Proposed Trail lighting Along 1.8 Miles of Existing Trail Walnut Crossing LJac DI Neighborhood _ J N H a�pa Dr c Uardenla 62 _y Senvc-b� In Vd _ ac or tir - In i- � er K�r•0 crnve•5 Legend N i N Proposed Trail Lighting (1.8 Miles) out er wlMar Y Existing 12' Wide Concrete Trail CITY OF Rupple Road Trail FAYETTEVILLE 0 250 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 �� ARKANSAS Feet Proposed Trail Lighting THE DEPARTMENT F ARKANSAS HERITAGE Asa Hutchinson Governor Stacy Hurst Director April 5, 2018 Mr. Matt Mihalevich, PLA Trails Coordinator Engineering Division 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 RE: Washington County — Fayetteville Section 106 Review — FHWA Arkansas Arts Council City of Fayetteville TAP Grant Application — Rupple Road Lighting Arkansas Natural AHPP Tracking Number 100858 Heritage Commission Dear Mr. Herzberg: Arkansas State Archives Delta Cultural Center Historic Arkansas Museum Mosaic Templars Cultural Center Old State House Museum ARKANSAS HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM 1100 North Street Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 324-9880 fax: (501) 324-9184 tdd: 711 e-mail: i nfoa arkansaspreservation. org website: www.arkansaspreservation.com An Equal Opportunity Employer The staff of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) has reviewed the documentation submitted for the above -referenced undertaking. Based on the information provided and the project description, we concur that the proposed Rupple Road lighting will have no effect to historic properties. Tribes that have expressed an interest in the area include the Cherokee Nation (Ms. Elizabeth Toombs), the Osage Nation (Dr. Andrea Hunter), and the Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (Ms. Kim Jumper). We recommend that they be consulted in accordance with 36 CFR § 800.2 (c) (2). Thank you for the opportunity to review this undertaking. Please refer to the AHPP Tracking Number listed above in all correspondence. If you have any questions, please call Theresa Russell of my staff at 501-324-9357. 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Luminaire Schedule Symbol Qty Label Arrangement LLF Description Arr. Lum. Lumens ® 12 S2 Single 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. 25861 TNS-101-4 ARM �® 48 S1 D1800 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. 51722 TNS-101-4 ARM **DISCLAIMER*** 3ASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, ALL DIMENSIONS AND LUMINAIRE LOCATIONS SHOWN REPRESENT RECOMMENDED POSITIONS. THE PROJECT ENGINEER AND/OR ARCHITECT MUST DETERMINE APPLICABILITY OF THE LAYOUT TO EXISTING OR FUTURE FIELD CONDITIONS. THE LIGHTING DATA REPRESENTS ILLUMINATION LEVELS TAKEN FROM A LABORATORY SETTING UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA (IESNA) kPPROVED METHODS. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE MAY VARY DUE TO VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE, INSTALLATION, TOLERANCE LEVELS, BUILDINGS, OTHER LIGHTING, AND OTHER VARIABLES THAT WERE NOT CONSIDERED WHEN THIS PHOTOMETRIC REPORT WAS CREATED. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OR PROJECT ENGINEER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE OF ALL STANDARDS IN EFFECT. THIS PHOTOMETRIC LAYOUT IS THE PROPERTY OF VISIONAIRE LIGHTING AND IT CANNOT BE USED -OR INSTALLATION OF PRODUCTS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED. I E N R I A U I U I N N L ING. BUG Rating B5-UO-G3 Lum. 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HT. 51722 TNS-101-4 ARM **DISCLAIMER*** LASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, ALL DIMENSIONS AND LUMINAIRE LOCATIONS SHOWN REPRESENT RECOMMENDED POSITIONS. THE PROJECT ENGINEER AND/OR ARCHITECT MUST DETERMINE APPLICABILITY OF THE LAYOUT TO EXISTING OR FUTURE FIELD CONDITIONS. THE LIGHTING DATA ZEPRESENTS ILLUMINATION LEVELS TAKEN FROM A LABORATORY SETTING UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA (IESNA) IPPROVED METHODS. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE MAY VARY DUE TO VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE, INSTALLATION, TOLERANCE LEVELS, BUILDINGS, OTHER LIGHTING, AND OTHER VARIABLES THAT WERE NOT CONSIDERED WHEN THIS PHOTOMETRIC REPORT WAS CREATED. IT IS THE ZESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OR PROJECT ENGINEER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE OF ALL STANDARDS IN EFFECT. THIS PHOTOMETRIC LAYOUT IS THE PROPERTY OF VISIONAIRE LIGHTING AND IT CANNOT BE USED OR INSTALLATION OF PRODUCTS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED. I I A U I H U I N N L ING. 5 0•1 1.5 2.1 1.5 2.2 1.6 p 1•6 1.2 2,6 4._7 S S1 ° 12.0 wt 23.5 0.9 '2 1- 5.0 7.3 --- .6.6 3.2 • •2 4.2 _----___ 2.2 i Calculation Summary Label CalcType Units Avg Max Min Avg/Min Max/Min Road @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 2.92 7.8 0.1 29.20 1 78.00 Trail @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 1.32 3.8 0.2 6.60 19.00 DRAWING NUMBER: BUG Rating Lum. Watts Total LAYOUT DESIGNER: Watts B5-UO-G3 210 2520 DESIGNER EMAIL: B5-UO-G3 1 210 20160 PROJECT DATE: REVISION DATE: REP: NOTE/S: O CD N Eco M O wQ �--� O ° L.L W U z v i O � � ■ 0 C� Q M _j'0 1 � 0 0 1 LIL (n Lo 0 (D O U z0 O ■ C`) (� U m ^� O O 40 LS022525PLG-RUPPLE RD CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE-02 LS Lsalgado@visionairelighting.com 02/25/25 02/26/25 PREMIER LIGHTING PAGE 2OF6 1 2 3 0 5 0 7 0 10 ELI C 0 E F G Luminaire Schedule Symbol Qty Label Arrangement LLF Description ® 12 S2 Single 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. TNS-101-4 ARM �® 48 S1 D1800 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. TNS-101-4 ARM Arr. Lum. Lumens 25861 51722 BUG Rating B5-UO-G3 Lum. Watts Total Watts 210 2520 B5-UO-G3 1 210 20160 O CD N Eco M O �Q Lo N .— O .� +� � E �O ° •- M O _ LL = W U Z v O O-2 • - I- 0 ��a� 0 O CN L.L ■— Lo O U D I O U zO O N U m -� O� p Z3 I= 40 Calculation Summary Label CalcType Units Avg Max Min Avg/Min Max/Min Road @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 2.92 7.8 0.1 29.20 78.00 Trail @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 1.32 3.8 0.2 6.60 19.00 DRAWING NUMBER: LS022525PLG-RUPPLE RD CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE-02 LAYOUT DESIGNER: LS DESIGNER EMAIL: Lsalgado@visionairelighting.com PROJECT DATE: 02/26/25 REVISION DATE: 02/26/25 A 'q.- il 0 :D ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, ALL DIMENSIONS AND LUMINAIRE LOCATIONS SHOWN REPRESENT RECOMMENDED POSITIONS. THE PROJECT ENGINEER AND/OR ARCHITECT MUST DETERMINE APPLICABILITY OF THE LAYOUT TO EXISTING OR FUTURE FIELD CONDITIONS. THE LIGHTING DATA ZESENTS ILLUMINATION LEVELS TAKEN FROM A LABORATORY SETTING UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA (IESNA) LOVED METHODS. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE MAY VARY DUE TO VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE, INSTALLATION, TOLERANCE LEVELS, BUILDINGS, OTHER LIGHTING, AND OTHER VARIABLES THAT WERE NOT CONSIDERED WHEN THIS PHOTOMETRIC REPORT WAS CREATED. IT IS THE 'ONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OR PROJECT ENGINEER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE OF ALL STANDARDS IN EFFECT. THIS PHOTOMETRIC LAYOUT IS THE PROPERTY OF VISIONAIRE LIGHTING AND IT CANNOT BE USED INSTALLATION OF PRODUCTS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED. TRIGHT'9"Z015='VfS1O'N'AIREZTGHTINGILC'THIS'DOC'OMENT"AN'DTHE 1DEASANLfUESIGNCONC>= TlgCORPORATED`HER7EIVCA'NNOT'BE'OSM,'IN' WROLEOR-1 "PART'FORTH18'DKANY'OTFfER'PROIECTWiTHOUTiNEWRITTE,TAOTFTOMZATTONC)FMSIONAIR"ELZGRTING. REP: NOTE/S: PREMIER LIGHTING PAGE 3OF6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ELI C E F G Luminaire Schedule Symbol Qty Label Arrangement LLF Description ® 12 S2 Single 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. TNS-101-4 ARM �® 48 S1 D1800 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. TNS-101-4 ARM Arr. Lum. Lumens 25861 51722 BUG Rating B5-UO-G3 B5-UO-G3 Lum. Watts Total Watts 210 2520 210 1 20160 O CD N Eco M O �Q Lo N .— O .� +� � E �O ° •- M O _ LL = W U Z v O O-2 • - I- 0 ��a� 0 O CN L.L ■— Lo O U D I O U zO O N U m -� O� p Z3 I= 40 Calculation Summary Label CalcType Units Avg Max Min Avg/Min Max/Min Road @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 2.92 7.8 0.1 29.20 78.00 Trail @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 1.32 3.8 0.2 6.60 19.00 DRAWING NUMBER: LS022525PLG-RUPPLE RD CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE-02 LAYOUT DESIGNER: LS DESIGNER EMAIL: Lsalgado@visionairelighting.com PROJECT DATE: 02/25/25 REVISION DATE: 02/26/25 � V i3 0 H W 2 H O a :D ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, ALL DIMENSIONS AND LUMINAIRE LOCATIONS SHOWN REPRESENT RECOMMENDED POSITIONS. THE PROJECT ENGINEER AND/OR ARCHITECT MUST DETERMINE APPLICABILITY OF THE LAYOUT TO EXISTING OR FUTURE FIELD CONDITIONS. THE LIGHTING DATA ZESENTS ILLUMINATION LEVELS TAKEN FROM A LABORATORY SETTING UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA (IESNA) LOVED METHODS. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE MAY VARY DUE TO VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE, INSTALLATION, TOLERANCE LEVELS, BUILDINGS, OTHER LIGHTING, AND OTHER VARIABLES THAT WERE NOT CONSIDERED WHEN THIS PHOTOMETRIC REPORT WAS CREATED. IT IS THE 'ONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OR PROJECT ENGINEER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE OF ALL STANDARDS IN EFFECT. THIS PHOTOMETRIC LAYOUT IS THE PROPERTY OF VISIONAIRE LIGHTING AND IT CANNOT BE USED INSTALLATION OF PRODUCTS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED. NG. REP: NOTE/S: PREMIER LIGHTING PAGE 4OF6 1 2 3 0 5 0 7 0 10 ELI C 0 E F G Luminaire Schedule Symbol Qty Label Arrangement LLF Description ® 12 S2 Single 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. TNS-101-4 ARM �® 48 S1 D1800 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. TNS-101-4 ARM Calculation Summary Label CalcType Units Avg Max Min Avg/Min Max/Min Road @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 2.92 7.8 0.1 29.20 78.00 Trail @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 1.32 3.8 0.2 6.60 19.00 DRAWING NUMBER: Arr. Lum. Lumens BUG Rating Lum. Watts Total LAYOUT DESIGNER: Watts 25861 B5-UO-G3 210 2520 DESIGNER EMAIL: 51722 B5-UO-G3 1 210 20160 O CD N Eco M O �Q Lo N .— O .� +� � E �O ° •- M O _ LL = W U Z v O O-2 • - I- 0 ��a� 0 O CN L.L ■— Lo O U D I > o zo O N U m -E p Z3 I= 40 LS022525PLG-RUPPLE RD CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE-02 LS Lsalgado@visionairelighting.com PROJECT DATE: 02/25/25 REVISION DATE: 02/26/25 ftft H � V i3 0 H W 2 H O a :D ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, ALL DIMENSIONS AND LUMINAIRE LOCATIONS SHOWN REPRESENT RECOMMENDED POSITIONS. THE PROJECT ENGINEER AND/OR ARCHITECT MUST DETERMINE APPLICABILITY OF THE LAYOUT TO EXISTING OR FUTURE FIELD CONDITIONS. THE LIGHTING DATA ZESENTS ILLUMINATION LEVELS TAKEN FROM A LABORATORY SETTING UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA (IESNA) LOVED METHODS. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE MAY VARY DUE TO VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE, INSTALLATION, TOLERANCE LEVELS, BUILDINGS, OTHER LIGHTING, AND OTHER VARIABLES THAT WERE NOT CONSIDERED WHEN THIS PHOTOMETRIC REPORT WAS CREATED. IT IS THE 'ONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OR PROJECT ENGINEER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE OF ALL STANDARDS IN EFFECT. THIS PHOTOMETRIC LAYOUT IS THE PROPERTY OF VISIONAIRE LIGHTING AND IT CANNOT BE USED INSTALLATION OF PRODUCTS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED. NG. REP: NOTE/S: PREMIER LIGHTING PAGE 5OF6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ELI I IV C 0 E F G 5' 0 10' 20' 50, 100, Luminaire Schedule Symbol Qty Label Arrangement LLF Description ® 12 S2 Single 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. TNS-101-4 ARM �® 48 S1 D1800 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. TNS-101-4 ARM Arr. Lum. Lumens 25861 51722 BUG Rating B5-UO-G3 B5-UO-G3 Lum. Watts Total Watts 210 2520 210 1 20160 O CD N Eco M O �Q LO N .— O .� +� � E �O ° •- M O _ LL W U Z v O O-2 • - I- 0 ��aM ��0 p �� JLIL (n Lo 0 (D I O U zO O N U m -� O� p Z3 I= 40 Calculation Summary Label CalcType Units Avg Max Min Avg/Min Max/Min Road @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 2.92 7.8 0.1 29.20 78.00 Trail @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 1.32 3.8 0.2 6.60 19.00 DRAWING NUMBER: LS022525PLG-RUPPLE RD CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE-02 LAYOUT DESIGNER: LS DESIGNER EMAIL: Lsalgado@visionairelighting.com PROJECT DATE: 02/25/25 REVISION DATE: 02/26/25 � V i3 0 H W 2 H O a :D ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, ALL DIMENSIONS AND LUMINAIRE LOCATIONS SHOWN REPRESENT RECOMMENDED POSITIONS. THE PROJECT ENGINEER AND/OR ARCHITECT MUST DETERMINE APPLICABILITY OF THE LAYOUT TO EXISTING OR FUTURE FIELD CONDITIONS. THE LIGHTING DATA ZESENTS ILLUMINATION LEVELS TAKEN FROM A LABORATORY SETTING UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA (IESNA) LOVED METHODS. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE MAY VARY DUE TO VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE, INSTALLATION, TOLERANCE LEVELS, BUILDINGS, OTHER LIGHTING, AND OTHER VARIABLES THAT WERE NOT CONSIDERED WHEN THIS PHOTOMETRIC REPORT WAS CREATED. IT IS THE 'ONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OR PROJECT ENGINEER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE OF ALL STANDARDS IN EFFECT. THIS PHOTOMETRIC LAYOUT IS THE PROPERTY OF VISIONAIRE LIGHTING AND IT CANNOT BE USED INSTALLATION OF PRODUCTS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED. NG. REP: NOTE/S: PREMIER LIGHTING PAGE 6OF6 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (NWARPC) Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) FFY 2026 Project Application Section 1. Policy and Project Information Section 2. Project Requirements, Local Commitment and Funding Section 3. Project Development Section 4. Project Background, Overview, Benefits, and Planning NWARPC DISCLAIMER: This notice is in accordance with the NWARPC 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in cooperation with local agencies, the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration. Documents are funded in part through grant(s) from the FHWA, FTA, and/or the U.S. Department of Transportation. The views and opinions of the NWARPC expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the U.S. Department of Transportation. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR PROGRAM OF PROJECTS (POP): The public participation procedures outlined in the NWARPC Public Participation Plan (PPP) with respect to TIP development serve as the public participation process required for the development of transit projects as per FTA Circular 9030.1E. Specifically, the public participation procedures outlined in the PPP will serve to satisfy the Program of Projects (POP) requirements of the Section 5307, Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program for the University of Arkansas/Razorback Transit and Ozark Regional Transit. The NARTS and any and all public transit operators will address the POP requirements as per FTA Circular 9030.1E. Additionally, any and all public transit operator's capital projects and operational costs are included in the NARTS TIP which is developed through a cooperative and collaborative process with interested parties and other private and public transportation providers. NWARPC NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: The NWARPC complies with all civil rights provisions of federal statutes and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Therefore, the NWARPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion or disability, in the admission, access to and treatment in NWARPC's programs and activities, as well as the NWARPC's hiring or employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the NWARPC's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Nicole Gibbs, AICP, Regional Planner— EEO/DBE (ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator), 1311 Clayton, Springdale, AR 72762, (479) 751- 7125, (Voice/TTY 711 or 1-800-285-1131) or ngibbs@nwarpc.org; Para Ilamadas en espanol, marques el 866-656-1842; para Ilamadas en ingles, marques el 711 o directamente al 800-285-1131 o ngibbs@nwarpc.org. This notice is available from the ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator in large print, on audiotape and in Braille. If information is needed in another language, contact NWARPC. Si se necesita information en otro idioma, comuniquese con NWARPC. Section 1. Policy and Project Information FFY 2026 CRP Project Application Timeline: Call for Projects: January 5, 2025 Project Application Deadline: April 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM, CT Project Sponsor Presentation to TAC Committee: April 17, 2025 CRP Funding Background: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) provides federal apportioned sub -allocated Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) funding to the Fayetteville -Springdale -Rogers AR -MO Urbanized area. The purpose of the CRP Program is to implement projects to reduce transportation emissions. Transportation Emissions means carbon dioxide emissions from on -road highway sources of those emissions within a State (23 U.S.C. 175(a)(2)). Availability of approximately $1.4 million is anticipated. Availability of FFY 2026 and subsequent years funds are subiect to Congressional action. The CRP is a federally funded, 80% Federal/20% local, reimbursable program and projects must meet and follow the ARDOT Local Public Agency (LPA) federal -aid process for reimbursement. Funds must be used for eligible projects that are submitted by eligible entities and chosen through a competitive process. The LPA Manual can be found at: www.ardot.gov/ divisions/local-programs/local-public-agency-project-manual/. A local sponsor must provide at least 20% of the eligible project costs in cash. Federal funds from other sources cannot be used to match these funds. The LPA is responsible for maintaining and providing records and obtaining all required ARDOT approvals/authorizations for CRP project expenses prior to expenditure of funds and/or work. Additional information on CRP program and funding can be found at: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/crp.cfm. The RPC/Policy Committee voted to have the focus areas of the program to be eligible activities under A, C, D, E and F further described as: A. a project described in 23 U.S.C. 149(b)(4) to establish or operate a traffic monitoring, management, and control facility or program, including advanced truck stop electrification systems; C. a transportation alternatives project as described in 23 U.S.C. 101(a)(29) as in effect prior to the enactment of the FAST Act,3 including the construction, planning, and design of on -road and off - road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other nonmotorized forms of transportation; D. a project described in section 23 U.S.C. 503(c)(4)(E) for advanced transportation and congestion management technologies; E. a project for the deployment of infrastructure -based intelligent transportation systems capital improvements and the installation of vehicle -to -infrastructure communications equipment, including retrofitting dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) technology deployed as part of an existing pilot program to cellular vehicle -to everything (C-V2X) technology; and F. a project to replace street lighting and traffic control devices with energy -efficient alternatives; Page 2of13 Guidelines: The following guidelines will be used to select projects for funding that are consistent with NWARPC board -adopted regional plans, policies, and initiatives and the FHWA Carbon Reduction Program Implementation Guidance. Applications are encouraged to demonstrate implementation of regional plans (e.g. Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP); Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) and Vision Zero Policy; Congestion Management Process; Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Architecture; Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO); NWA Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan; Connect NWA Transit Development Plan; NWA Transportation Alternatives Analysis; NWA Energy & Environment Innovation (EEI) Plan; NWA Open Space Plan; and Cave Springs Area Karst Resource Conservation Study). 1.1 Project Selection and Scoring. All projects will be scored utilizing the same criteria. Project selection will be based on the overall number of projects submitted, availability of funding, demonstrated need and approved focus areas. Scores and ranking of applications will be determined by a committee. 1.2 Minimum Project Size. The proposed total project cost shall be a minimum of $125,000. CRP Request $100,000 80% Federal Share Local Match $25,000 20% Local Match Total Project $125,000 100% 1.3 Maximum Amount Per Project Sponsor. A goal is to allocate no more than 50% of the CRP funds to a single project sponsor in one year. There is the understanding that funding should be equitably distributed within the Urban Area. 1.4 Funding Projects. CRP funds will be awarded for eligible activities. 1.5 Implementation of Regional Plans. Project sponsors should focus on projects that will provide on - road and off -road active transportation facilities connecting to the existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian networks as described in the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, NWA Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and NWA Heritage Trail Plan, reduce transportation emissions as described in the NWA Energy & Environment Innovation (EEI) Plan, and align with safety strategies in the NWA Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Vision Zero Policy. 1.6 Application and Deadline Requirement. All project sponsors must submit an application for funding and meet the required deadline, as noted above. 1.7 Obligation of Funds. All projects awarded must meet the obligation deadline of September 30, 2026. (Note: The project will need to be through the ARDOT process and submitted to FHWA by the end of August to obligate funds before the September deadline). 1.8 Criteria for Project Selection. Projects will be evaluated and scored based on the following: • In existing adopted NWAPRC Plan • Equity • Safety and Connectivity • Climate Change and Sustainability • Barriers to mobility/usability (Transportation Emissions) • Complete Streets • Labor and workforce • ADA • Eligible activity focus areas A, C, D, E, and F 1.9 Federal -Aid Project Requirements. Projects are required to be designed to AASHTO and Federal Standards/Guidelines - PE/Environmental, Engineering/Design, ROW, and Utility Relocation. 1.10 Application Submittal. Submit paper applications to NWARPC, 1311 Clayton St., Springdale, AR 72762 or submit electronic applications to nRibbs@nwarpc.org. For more information on this program or questions related to the application process, please contact Nicole Gibbs, Transportation Programs Manager/Regional Planner, (479) 751-7125 x105, or visit WWW.nwarpc.org/funding-programs/. 1.11 Resolution. A signed resolution from the Applicant's governing body is required to be submitted with the application. See sample resolution at the end of this document. Page 3 of 13 NWARPC Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) FFY2026 Project Application Project Sponsor Data: Sponsor Jurisdiction: City of Fayetteville Phone Number: (479) 444-3416 Primary Contact: Matt Mihalevich E-mail: mmihalevich@fayetteville-ar.gov Partners: None General Project Data: Project Title: Rupple Trail Lighting Project Purpose: To install energy efficient lighting along 1.8 miles of the Rupple Road Trail. Project Priority (if submitting multiple project applications) 1 Of 1 Please Attach a Project Site Plan, Vicinity Map, and Proposed Cross -Section Project Overview: General Project Overview and Description (500-character limit) In late 2016, Rupple Road was extended from Persimmon Street to Highway 62 (Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) in west Fayetteville. This 1.8-mile-long, 4-lane divided boulevard with roundabouts includes the 12-foot-wide concrete Rupple Trail along the west side that is separated from the road by 10-feet of green space. The Rupple Trail is the primary active transportation route for the rapidly developing west side of Fayetteville and part of the Heritage Springs Trail. This section of street and trail from Persimmon Street to Highway 62 is especially dark because it passes through previously undeveloped land with very little ambient light. The proposed project will install 48 LED energy efficient lights within the median of Rupple Road and 12 additional LED lights at the roundabouts crosswalks. Dark sky friendly lights with a BUG rating of zero will be included to limit light pollution while placing light directly on the trail and street. The lighting is greatly needed for increased safety and extended hours of use for the thousands of people now living adjacent to the Rupple Trail. The inclusion of lighting will reduce the number of vehicle miles driven by providing an all hours recreation and active transportation facility safely connecting people to surrounding neighborhoods, schools and businesses. Page 4 of 13 Section 2. Project Requirements (10 Points) Eligible Activity: Is the project a focus area of RPC/Policy Committee eligible activities A, C, D, E or F? Is the project an eligible activity as listed under Section G3 Eligible Activities of the FHWA Guidelines? These can be found at https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/sustainability/energy/policy/crp_guidance.pdf. Please answer the questions below. Select "Yes" for the best category for your project. (Up to 10 points) 2.1 A.Is this project to establish or operate a traffic monitoring, management, and control facility or program to reduce transportation emissions? Yes No 2.2 C. Is this a transportation alternatives project including the construction, planning, and design of on -road and off -road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicycles, and other non -motorized forms of transportation to reduce transporation emissions? Yes u No 2.3 D. Is this project for advanced transport tion and congestion management technologies to reduce transportation emissions?Yes UNo 2.4 E. Is this project for the deployment of infrastructure -based intelligent transportation systems capital improvements and the installation of vehicle -to -infrastructure communications equipment, including retrofitting dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) technology deployed as part of an existing pilot program to cellular vehicle -to everything (C-V2X) technology to reduce transportation emissions? Yes 0No 2.5 F. Is this project to replace street lighting and traffic control devices with energy -efficient alternatives to reduce transportation emissions? Yes UNo0 2.6 Is this project another lettered eligible activity? If yes rovide letter A-M and description of eligible activity. Yeslo 2.7 Is this project another transportatio emissi s reducing project not listed but is eligible for CRP funding? YesNo Describe how the project is consistent with the CRP's goal of reducing transportation emissions and the RPC focus areas of A, C, D, E or F? This project will contribute to the goal of reducing transportation emissions by expanding the safety and usable hours of the Rupple Trail. The inclusion of lighting will encourage more people to use active transportation to safely reach their destinations and reduce the number of car trips in alignment with focus area C, non -motorized forms of transportation to reduce transportation emissions. Page 5 of 13 Section 3. Local Commitment and Project Funding (10 Points) 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Required Match/Local Support. Project sponsors must provide a minimum of 20% local funding match for all projects. (Note: This a reimbursable program through ARDOT.) Requested Project Funding Percentage CRP Funds $ 500,000.00 80.0 % Local Match $ 125,000.00 20.0 % (20% - No in -kind) Project Cost $ 625,000.00 100 % Attach copy of required resolution authorizing the project. Resolution number: 60-25 Approval date: 02/18/25 What source of funds will be used by the local sponsor to match the federal funds? Local Sales Tax Revenue Is local funding currently available/budgeted? Yes ❑� NoF] Planning. 2.2.1 List a local or regional plan in which the project is included: The Rupple Trail is identified on the 2023 Fayetteville Active Transportation Plan and the 2014 NWA Regional Bike/Ped Master Plan as the north -south backbone trail for the west side of Fayetteville. In the near future, the Rupple Trail is planned to extend east along the south side of Highway 62 to connect to the Tsa La Gi trail and on to the Razorback Regional Greenway. The Rupple Trail will also be part of the Heritage Springs Trail along Highway 112 north to Bentonville. Public Access. The project must be open for public access. 2.3.1. Is the property currently owned by the local Jurisdiction? Yes O No O 2.3.2 Is the project located on public right-of-way? Yes No O 2.3.3 Is the project located in an easement that allows for public access? YesO No Maintenance. What governmental entity will be responsible for the short- and long-term project operation and maintenance? The City of Fayetteville will be responsible for short and long-term operations and maintenance. The public works department is well versed in maintaining lighting and the fixtures will be the City standard so parts can be in stock for responsive repairs. Page 6 of 13 3.5. Link to Surface Transportation. All street and active transportation projects must link to the surface transportation system. A project must have a strong link to surface transportation and reduce transporation emissions. Is it a complete streets project? Describe how this project links to the surface The Rupple Trail is the primary active transportation route for the west side of Fayetteville. The entire Rupple Trail is 4 miles in length and creates a north -south comfortable route for users of all ages and abilities. The trail provides direct access from the expansive residential areas to Owl Creek school and John L. Colbert middle School. In the near future, the Rupple Trail will connect to the Razorback Regional 3.6 Federal -Aid Project Requirements. Has the project been designed to Federal -aid Guidelines? PE/Environmental Yes O No O Engineering/Design Yes O No O ROW Yes O No O Utility Relocation Yes O No O 3.7 Project Site Plan, Vicinity Map, Location Map and Cross-section. Provide legible map(s) of the project location. The map(s) should be good enough to be easily -reproducible and should include the following: • Project path. The map should clearly show where the project will be located. • North arrow. • Pertinent landmarks. • If appropriate, a Legend identifying any other items on the map (i.e. existing paths or sidewalks, previous phases of the project, etc.) 3.8 Safety. Describe how this project will improve the safety of the transportation system. Please cite any studies that show a reduction in emissions, crash rates and/or reduction in serious and fatal injuries based on the type of project proposed. Please describe how safety will be improved for all users of the facility. Lighting and crosswalk visibility enhancements are included in the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) proven safety countermeasures. The project will include lighting of the Rupple Trail as well as the adjacent crosswalks and roundabouts to improve safety of all users. The Guide for the Plannina. Design. and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities. nuhlished 3.9 Previous Federal Funding If this project (or phase of this project) has previously received Federal TAP or STBG funding (ARDOT or NWARPQ, please describe the status of the project(s). (500 character max) Applications were submitted to ARDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) in 2018, 2019 & 2023 and were all unsuccessful. In 2024 the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission awarded $315,193 in Carbon Reduction Program funds for the project. The project is moving through the ARDOT approval process with 30% plans complete. The estimated budget is $1,200,000 so additional funding is requested to complete the lighting project. If awarded, funds can quickly be applied to the project. 3.10 Project Cost Estimate This form is limited to 20 items. If you have more items contact NWARPC for additional form. Item of Work Quantity Units Unit Cost Item Cost 1 LED Light Fixture 108.0 E.A. $ 3,000.0( $ 324,000.00 2 Median Light Pole 48.0 E.A. $ 3,500.0( $ 168,000.00 3 Roundabout Light Pole 12.0 L.F. $ 1,500.0( $ 18,000.00 4 Trenched Conduit 10,077A L.F. $ 15.00 $ 151,155.00 5 Bored Conduit 951.0 L.F. $ 75.00 $ 71,325.00 6 Grading & Seed 0.5 Acre $ 30,000.( $ 15,000.00 7 Polymer Pull Box 60.0 E.A. $ 350.00 $ 21,000.00 8 Copper Conductor 32,842A L.F. $ 4.00 $ 131,368.00 9 Electrical Service Ped. 4.0 E.A $ 6,000.0( $ 24,000.00 10 Electrical Service Drop 2.0 E.A. $ 3,000.0( $ 6,000.00 11 Traffic Control 1.0 E.A. $ 30,000.( $ 30,000.00 12 Mobilization 1.0 E.A. $ 50,000.( $ 50,000.00 13 Insurance & Bonding 1.0 L.S. $ 10,152.( $ 10,152.00 14 $ 0.00 15 $ 0.00 16 $ 0.00 17 $ 0.00 18 $ 0.00 19 $ 0.00 20 Total Estimated Project Cost $ 1,020,000.( Requested CRP Funds (up to 80% of construction cost) $ 500,000.00 Local Sponsor Match (at least 20% of construction cost) $ 520,000.00 Source of Estimate/Estimator: City of Fayetteville Engineering Division Page 8 of 13 Section 4. Project Development (10 Possible Points) Current Design Plans Level Preliminary (10%) ❑ Partially Complete (30%-60%) ❑✓ Final Plans (90%-100%) ❑ Engineer Engineering Elements Under Contract? ❑✓ Yes ❑ No (Please attach drawings) Rights -of -Way (ROW) Already within public ROW ❑✓ New ROW Required ❑ Property Owners Identified? ❑ Yes ❑ No Donation Expected? ❑ Yes ❑ No Number of Project Owners Purchase Options/Agreements? ❑ Yes ® No Utilities Conflicts Does the project have utilities that must be relocated prior to construction? ❑ Yes ❑■ No List any utilities with conflicts: Utility coordination initiated (utilities with conflicts notified of project) ❑ Yes ® No Environmental Agency Letters Requested? Yes Potential environmental impacts (list): None - SHPO Letter Attached - no effect to historic properties Project Timeline Provide detailed timeline or complete table below. 2025 2026 Jan - Mar Apr- Jun July - Sep Oct - Dec Jan - Mar Apr- Jun July - Sep Oct - Dec Design X X X X Environmental Utilities Right-of-way Start Construction X X X Please describe any additional preliminary work that has been done to facilitate this project. Engineerinq Elements is the design engineer and they have developed 30% plans attached that have been sent to ARDOT for review. ARDOT Administration fee has been paid. Page 9 of 13 4.1 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Is the project a part of the 2045 MTP? Yes (•)Vo 4.1.1 Is the project in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan(NWARBPMP) Is the project shown in the NWARBPM Plan? Yes • No Is the project show in the Heritage Trail Plan? Yes • No Is the project a Catalyst project in the NWARBPM Plan? Yes No 8 k7) 4.1.2 Local Master Trail Plan or Local Comprehensive Plan. Is the project listed in a local Plan? Yes No 0 Name: Fayetteville Active Transportation Plan Adoption Date: 02/21 /2023 Ordinance #: Res. 43-23 4.2 Connectivity. Does the project provide a future or planned extension and/or connection to the regional trail system? Does the project connect to other transportation modes and/ or transportation facilities? 4.2.1 Connection to/from a neighborhood. Yes No Name: SloanBrooke & many neighborhoods Distance: Ad*acent 4.2.2 Connection to/from employment retail center. Yes No Name: MLK/Wedington Corridors Distance 1/4 Mile 4.2.3 Connection to/from a school. Yes No Name: John L. Colbert & Owl Creek Distance Adjacent 4.2.4 Connection to/from a community, regional, state, and/or national park. Yes No Name: Kessler Mtn. Regional Park Distance 1/5 Mile 4.2.5 Trailhead Construction and facilities Yes No Name: Rupple Road Trail 4.3 Project Length/Width Project length in linear feet (if applicable): 9,504 Project width in feet (if applicable): N/A 4.4 If the project is a non -infrastructure project, describe the development state it is in. N/A - Infrastructure Project Page 10 of 13 Section 5. Project Background, Overview, Benefits, and Planning Process (60 Possible Points*) 5.1.Provide a detailed project overview. What improvements are proposed? What steps are being taken to ensure the project promotes transportation emissions reduction, complete streets, safety, multi - modal transportation and design aspirations consistent with the regional plan? Include project limits, street facility names, and project cross -sections. (3000 character limit) — 20 points The proposed project will install 48 LED energy efficient lights within the median of Rupple Road and 12 additional LED lights at the roundabouts crosswalks along 1.8 miles of trail from Persimmon Street to Highway 62 (Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd). Full -cutoff dark sky friendly lights will be included to limit light pollution while placing light directly on the trail. Lighting of the roundabouts and all adjacent crosswalks will be included for increased safety of all people using the corridor. ie project will reduce transportation emissions by providing a safe active transportation cility for people to use 24 hours every day. Installing lighting is a FHWA proven safety >unter measure and will especially increase the safety of the crosswalks. Page 11 of 13 5.2.Describe the purpose of the project and how it will benefit the affected communities. What user groups will be positively affected? If the project has a larger regional benefit, please describe this connection. Does the project align with BIL to prioritize safety, connectivity, barriers to mobility/ usability, complete streets, ADA, equity, climate change and sustainability, labor and workforce.? (3000 character limit) —20 points This section of the Rupple Trail is experiencing over 200 trail users per day and is increasing as expansive home construction continues in the area. The new John L. Colbert middle school is located on the east side of Rupple Road and north of Highway 62 and will soon be converted to a Junior High. The project section of the Rupple Trail also passes directly in front of Owl Creek School where 437 elementary students and 333 5th and 6th grade school students currently attend. The new Colbert middle school is directly east of the Rupple Trail and enrolls up to 400 5th and 6th graders. The entire Rupple Trail is 4 miles in length and creates a north -south comfortable route for users of all ages and abilities. The trail provides direct access from the expansive residential areas to Owl Creek school and John L. Colbert middle School. In the near future, the Rupple Trail will connect to the Razorback Regional Greenway. The Rupple Trail will also connect to the Heritage Springs Trail along highway 112 providing regional connectivity. The addition of lighting on the Rupple Trail will be a significant benefit to the students at Owl Creek and John L. Colbert by enhancing walking and bicycling routes to school and expanding mobility options for all. The project aligns with the goals of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law by incorporating FHWA proven safety countermeasures, reducing carbon emissions through reduced vehicle trips and providing a equitable transportation option for people to reach labor and workforce destinations 24 hours a day. Page 12 of 13 5.3.Describe any planning or public input process used in development of this project. If the proposed project is in an existing bicycle/pedestrian plan, street plan, master plan, or other ione-ranee Dian. Diease iaentity tnis as weir. I luuu cnaracter limit► — zu Doints The Fayetteville Active Transportation Master Plan was updated in 2023 based on public input gathered from intercept surveys of trail users and online submittals. The study results showed residents of the west side of Fayetteville desire better trail access to schools, employment centers, retail destinations and to the rest of Fayetteville trail system. The Rupple Trail responds by providing the north -south backbone on the west side of Fayetteville. Lighting is now needed to increase safety and make the trail fully accessible as a viable active transportation facility during all hours and for everyone. *10 additional discretionary points may be awarded by evaluators according to project quality and costs vs. benefits considerations. Sponsor Authorization and Certification To be completed by the chief executive officer (Mayor, City Manger, County Judge, etc.) By Checking the box below, I attest that the information contained in this application is truthful and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the provision of false or misleading information can lead to the withdrawal of Carbon Reduction Program funding. I do hereby certify that I will comply with all federal, state, and ARDOT regulations for submittal of plans and specifications and follow ADOT Local Public Agency Manual. Additionally, I certify that local matching funds are available for the project. I agree a resolution has been adopted for this project. Authorized Signatory: �✓ I AGREE Name: Molly Rawn Phone: (479) 575-8330 Title: Mayor of Fayetteville Signature: Email: molly.rawn@fayetteville-ar.gov Page 13 of 13 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 60-25 File Number: 2025-171 2025 TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID (GRANT APPLICATION): A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR THE RUPPLE ROAD LIGHTING, DRAKE STREET TRAIL CONNECTION, TRANSIT STOP ENHANCEMENTS, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL, RAZORBACK GREENWAY ASPHALT REPLACEMENT, GARLAND AVENUE, AND NORTH STREET CORRIDOR PROJECTS WHEREAS, the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is providing more opportunities for Federal funding assistance; and WHEREAS, grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), the Surface Transportation Bock Grant -Attributable Program (STBGP- A), and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that will provide over $13 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region; and WHEREAS, the funding for selected projects will be at an 80/20 Federal and Local participating ratio, up to the maximum Federal -aid available; and WHEREAS, seven projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Grant Program Existing/New Project Description Amount Project RP Existing Rupple Road Lighting — Persimmon to MLK $500,000 AP Existing Drake Street Trail Connections $300,000 AP New Transit Stop Enhancements $150,000 AP New Mission Blvd Trail Phase 3 $600,000 TP New Razorback Greenway Asphalt Replacement $250,000 STBGP-A New Garland Ave. (Hwy 112) $2,000,000 STBGP-A New North Street Corridor Garland to College) $500,000 WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, the Transportation Committee reviewed the grant project proposals and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply to the full City Council for approval NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Page 1 Resolution: 60-25 File !Number: 2025-9 79 Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes Mayor Rawn to submit applications for 80% federal 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission for the above identified projects. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby agrees to participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including providing the local match requirement. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of these projects. Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of Transportation and Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to initiate action to implement these projects. PASSED and APPROVED on February 18, 2025 Approved: &10� Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest':: �a rA" T! Aveny' Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Page 2 !� I Owl Cr,,-h•- - 3 Owl Ge: � _ Schoo, m = c o _ d c Is5 W din Wn °r ID Rupple Road Trail " 0 1a yeae sr u` env �� bylll Re 16 G 15t N 11 y. Fayetteville Vicinity Map •231 in. Sloan Brook Village Neighborhood N (Under Construction) 00 n3 0 0 a a X Rupple Road Trail w Proposed Trail lighting Along 1.8 Miles of Existing Trail Walnut Crossing LJac DI Neighborhood _ J N H a�pa Dr c Uardenla 62 _y Senvc-b� In Vd _ ac or tir - In i- � er K�r•0 crnve•5 Legend N i N Proposed Trail Lighting (1.8 Miles) out er wlMar Y Existing 12' Wide Concrete Trail CITY OF Rupple Road Trail FAYETTEVILLE 0 250 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 �� ARKANSAS Feet Proposed Trail Lighting THE DEPARTMENT F ARKANSAS HERITAGE Asa Hutchinson Governor Stacy Hurst Director April 5, 2018 Mr. Matt Mihalevich, PLA Trails Coordinator Engineering Division 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 RE: Washington County — Fayetteville Section 106 Review — FHWA Arkansas Arts Council City of Fayetteville TAP Grant Application — Rupple Road Lighting Arkansas Natural AHPP Tracking Number 100858 Heritage Commission Dear Mr. Herzberg: Arkansas State Archives Delta Cultural Center Historic Arkansas Museum Mosaic Templars Cultural Center Old State House Museum ARKANSAS HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM 1100 North Street Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 324-9880 fax: (501) 324-9184 tdd: 711 e-mail: i nfoa arkansaspreservation. org website: www.arkansaspreservation.com An Equal Opportunity Employer The staff of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) has reviewed the documentation submitted for the above -referenced undertaking. Based on the information provided and the project description, we concur that the proposed Rupple Road lighting will have no effect to historic properties. Tribes that have expressed an interest in the area include the Cherokee Nation (Ms. Elizabeth Toombs), the Osage Nation (Dr. Andrea Hunter), and the Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (Ms. Kim Jumper). We recommend that they be consulted in accordance with 36 CFR § 800.2 (c) (2). Thank you for the opportunity to review this undertaking. Please refer to the AHPP Tracking Number listed above in all correspondence. If you have any questions, please call Theresa Russell of my staff at 501-324-9357. 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Luminaire Schedule Symbol Qty Label Arrangement LLF Description Arr. Lum. Lumens ® 12 S2 Single 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. 25861 TNS-101-4 ARM �® 48 S1 D1800 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. 51722 TNS-101-4 ARM **DISCLAIMER*** 3ASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, ALL DIMENSIONS AND LUMINAIRE LOCATIONS SHOWN REPRESENT RECOMMENDED POSITIONS. THE PROJECT ENGINEER AND/OR ARCHITECT MUST DETERMINE APPLICABILITY OF THE LAYOUT TO EXISTING OR FUTURE FIELD CONDITIONS. THE LIGHTING DATA REPRESENTS ILLUMINATION LEVELS TAKEN FROM A LABORATORY SETTING UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA (IESNA) kPPROVED METHODS. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE MAY VARY DUE TO VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE, INSTALLATION, TOLERANCE LEVELS, BUILDINGS, OTHER LIGHTING, AND OTHER VARIABLES THAT WERE NOT CONSIDERED WHEN THIS PHOTOMETRIC REPORT WAS CREATED. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OR PROJECT ENGINEER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE OF ALL STANDARDS IN EFFECT. THIS PHOTOMETRIC LAYOUT IS THE PROPERTY OF VISIONAIRE LIGHTING AND IT CANNOT BE USED -OR INSTALLATION OF PRODUCTS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED. I E N R I A U I U I N N L ING. BUG Rating B5-UO-G3 Lum. 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HT. 51722 TNS-101-4 ARM **DISCLAIMER*** LASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, ALL DIMENSIONS AND LUMINAIRE LOCATIONS SHOWN REPRESENT RECOMMENDED POSITIONS. THE PROJECT ENGINEER AND/OR ARCHITECT MUST DETERMINE APPLICABILITY OF THE LAYOUT TO EXISTING OR FUTURE FIELD CONDITIONS. THE LIGHTING DATA ZEPRESENTS ILLUMINATION LEVELS TAKEN FROM A LABORATORY SETTING UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA (IESNA) IPPROVED METHODS. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE MAY VARY DUE TO VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE, INSTALLATION, TOLERANCE LEVELS, BUILDINGS, OTHER LIGHTING, AND OTHER VARIABLES THAT WERE NOT CONSIDERED WHEN THIS PHOTOMETRIC REPORT WAS CREATED. IT IS THE ZESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OR PROJECT ENGINEER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE OF ALL STANDARDS IN EFFECT. THIS PHOTOMETRIC LAYOUT IS THE PROPERTY OF VISIONAIRE LIGHTING AND IT CANNOT BE USED OR INSTALLATION OF PRODUCTS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED. I I A U I H U I N N L ING. 5 0•1 1.5 2.1 1.5 2.2 1.6 p 1•6 1.2 2,6 4._7 S S1 ° 12.0 wt 23.5 0.9 '2 1- 5.0 7.3 --- .6.6 3.2 • •2 4.2 _----___ 2.2 i Calculation Summary Label CalcType Units Avg Max Min Avg/Min Max/Min Road @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 2.92 7.8 0.1 29.20 1 78.00 Trail @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 1.32 3.8 0.2 6.60 19.00 DRAWING NUMBER: BUG Rating Lum. Watts Total LAYOUT DESIGNER: Watts B5-UO-G3 210 2520 DESIGNER EMAIL: B5-UO-G3 1 210 20160 PROJECT DATE: REVISION DATE: REP: NOTE/S: O CD N Eco M O wQ �--� O ° L.L W U z v i O � � ■ 0 C� Q M _j'0 1 � 0 0 1 LIL (n Lo 0 (D O U z0 O ■ C`) (� U m ^� O O 40 LS022525PLG-RUPPLE RD CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE-02 LS Lsalgado@visionairelighting.com 02/25/25 02/26/25 PREMIER LIGHTING PAGE 2OF6 1 2 3 0 5 0 7 0 10 ELI C 0 E F G Luminaire Schedule Symbol Qty Label Arrangement LLF Description ® 12 S2 Single 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. TNS-101-4 ARM �® 48 S1 D1800 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. TNS-101-4 ARM Arr. Lum. Lumens 25861 51722 BUG Rating B5-UO-G3 Lum. Watts Total Watts 210 2520 B5-UO-G3 1 210 20160 O CD N Eco M O �Q Lo N .— O .� +� � E �O ° •- M O _ LL = W U Z v O O-2 • - I- 0 ��a� 0 O CN L.L ■— Lo O U D I O U zO O N U m -� O� p Z3 I= 40 Calculation Summary Label CalcType Units Avg Max Min Avg/Min Max/Min Road @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 2.92 7.8 0.1 29.20 78.00 Trail @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 1.32 3.8 0.2 6.60 19.00 DRAWING NUMBER: LS022525PLG-RUPPLE RD CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE-02 LAYOUT DESIGNER: LS DESIGNER EMAIL: Lsalgado@visionairelighting.com PROJECT DATE: 02/26/25 REVISION DATE: 02/26/25 A 'q.- il 0 :D ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, ALL DIMENSIONS AND LUMINAIRE LOCATIONS SHOWN REPRESENT RECOMMENDED POSITIONS. THE PROJECT ENGINEER AND/OR ARCHITECT MUST DETERMINE APPLICABILITY OF THE LAYOUT TO EXISTING OR FUTURE FIELD CONDITIONS. THE LIGHTING DATA ZESENTS ILLUMINATION LEVELS TAKEN FROM A LABORATORY SETTING UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA (IESNA) LOVED METHODS. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE MAY VARY DUE TO VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE, INSTALLATION, TOLERANCE LEVELS, BUILDINGS, OTHER LIGHTING, AND OTHER VARIABLES THAT WERE NOT CONSIDERED WHEN THIS PHOTOMETRIC REPORT WAS CREATED. IT IS THE 'ONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OR PROJECT ENGINEER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE OF ALL STANDARDS IN EFFECT. THIS PHOTOMETRIC LAYOUT IS THE PROPERTY OF VISIONAIRE LIGHTING AND IT CANNOT BE USED INSTALLATION OF PRODUCTS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED. TRIGHT'9"Z015='VfS1O'N'AIREZTGHTINGILC'THIS'DOC'OMENT"AN'DTHE 1DEASANLfUESIGNCONC>= TlgCORPORATED`HER7EIVCA'NNOT'BE'OSM,'IN' WROLEOR-1 "PART'FORTH18'DKANY'OTFfER'PROIECTWiTHOUTiNEWRITTE,TAOTFTOMZATTONC)FMSIONAIR"ELZGRTING. REP: NOTE/S: PREMIER LIGHTING PAGE 3OF6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ELI C E F G Luminaire Schedule Symbol Qty Label Arrangement LLF Description ® 12 S2 Single 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. TNS-101-4 ARM �® 48 S1 D1800 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. TNS-101-4 ARM Arr. Lum. Lumens 25861 51722 BUG Rating B5-UO-G3 B5-UO-G3 Lum. Watts Total Watts 210 2520 210 1 20160 O CD N Eco M O �Q Lo N .— O .� +� � E �O ° •- M O _ LL = W U Z v O O-2 • - I- 0 ��a� 0 O CN L.L ■— Lo O U D I O U zO O N U m -� O� p Z3 I= 40 Calculation Summary Label CalcType Units Avg Max Min Avg/Min Max/Min Road @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 2.92 7.8 0.1 29.20 78.00 Trail @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 1.32 3.8 0.2 6.60 19.00 DRAWING NUMBER: LS022525PLG-RUPPLE RD CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE-02 LAYOUT DESIGNER: LS DESIGNER EMAIL: Lsalgado@visionairelighting.com PROJECT DATE: 02/25/25 REVISION DATE: 02/26/25 � V i3 0 H W 2 H O a :D ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, ALL DIMENSIONS AND LUMINAIRE LOCATIONS SHOWN REPRESENT RECOMMENDED POSITIONS. THE PROJECT ENGINEER AND/OR ARCHITECT MUST DETERMINE APPLICABILITY OF THE LAYOUT TO EXISTING OR FUTURE FIELD CONDITIONS. THE LIGHTING DATA ZESENTS ILLUMINATION LEVELS TAKEN FROM A LABORATORY SETTING UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA (IESNA) LOVED METHODS. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE MAY VARY DUE TO VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE, INSTALLATION, TOLERANCE LEVELS, BUILDINGS, OTHER LIGHTING, AND OTHER VARIABLES THAT WERE NOT CONSIDERED WHEN THIS PHOTOMETRIC REPORT WAS CREATED. IT IS THE 'ONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OR PROJECT ENGINEER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE OF ALL STANDARDS IN EFFECT. THIS PHOTOMETRIC LAYOUT IS THE PROPERTY OF VISIONAIRE LIGHTING AND IT CANNOT BE USED INSTALLATION OF PRODUCTS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED. NG. REP: NOTE/S: PREMIER LIGHTING PAGE 4OF6 1 2 3 0 5 0 7 0 10 ELI C 0 E F G Luminaire Schedule Symbol Qty Label Arrangement LLF Description ® 12 S2 Single 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. TNS-101-4 ARM �® 48 S1 D1800 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. TNS-101-4 ARM Calculation Summary Label CalcType Units Avg Max Min Avg/Min Max/Min Road @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 2.92 7.8 0.1 29.20 78.00 Trail @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 1.32 3.8 0.2 6.60 19.00 DRAWING NUMBER: Arr. Lum. Lumens BUG Rating Lum. Watts Total LAYOUT DESIGNER: Watts 25861 B5-UO-G3 210 2520 DESIGNER EMAIL: 51722 B5-UO-G3 1 210 20160 O CD N Eco M O �Q Lo N .— O .� +� � E �O ° •- M O _ LL = W U Z v O O-2 • - I- 0 ��a� 0 O CN L.L ■— Lo O U D I > o zo O N U m -E p Z3 I= 40 LS022525PLG-RUPPLE RD CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE-02 LS Lsalgado@visionairelighting.com PROJECT DATE: 02/25/25 REVISION DATE: 02/26/25 ftft H � V i3 0 H W 2 H O a :D ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, ALL DIMENSIONS AND LUMINAIRE LOCATIONS SHOWN REPRESENT RECOMMENDED POSITIONS. THE PROJECT ENGINEER AND/OR ARCHITECT MUST DETERMINE APPLICABILITY OF THE LAYOUT TO EXISTING OR FUTURE FIELD CONDITIONS. THE LIGHTING DATA ZESENTS ILLUMINATION LEVELS TAKEN FROM A LABORATORY SETTING UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA (IESNA) LOVED METHODS. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE MAY VARY DUE TO VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE, INSTALLATION, TOLERANCE LEVELS, BUILDINGS, OTHER LIGHTING, AND OTHER VARIABLES THAT WERE NOT CONSIDERED WHEN THIS PHOTOMETRIC REPORT WAS CREATED. IT IS THE 'ONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OR PROJECT ENGINEER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE OF ALL STANDARDS IN EFFECT. THIS PHOTOMETRIC LAYOUT IS THE PROPERTY OF VISIONAIRE LIGHTING AND IT CANNOT BE USED INSTALLATION OF PRODUCTS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED. NG. REP: NOTE/S: PREMIER LIGHTING PAGE 5OF6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ELI I IV C 0 E F G 5' 0 10' 20' 50, 100, Luminaire Schedule Symbol Qty Label Arrangement LLF Description ® 12 S2 Single 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. TNS-101-4 ARM �® 48 S1 D1800 0.950 VISIONAIRE ODN-2-L-T5W-96LC-7-4K-UNV-MAP-02-BK-05-H3 @ 25' MTG. HT. TNS-101-4 ARM Arr. Lum. Lumens 25861 51722 BUG Rating B5-UO-G3 B5-UO-G3 Lum. Watts Total Watts 210 2520 210 1 20160 O CD N Eco M O �Q LO N .— O .� +� � E �O ° •- M O _ LL W U Z v O O-2 • - I- 0 ��aM ��0 p �� JLIL (n Lo 0 (D I O U zO O N U m -� O� p Z3 I= 40 Calculation Summary Label CalcType Units Avg Max Min Avg/Min Max/Min Road @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 2.92 7.8 0.1 29.20 78.00 Trail @ O' AFF Illuminance Fc 1.32 3.8 0.2 6.60 19.00 DRAWING NUMBER: LS022525PLG-RUPPLE RD CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE-02 LAYOUT DESIGNER: LS DESIGNER EMAIL: Lsalgado@visionairelighting.com PROJECT DATE: 02/25/25 REVISION DATE: 02/26/25 � V i3 0 H W 2 H O a :D ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, ALL DIMENSIONS AND LUMINAIRE LOCATIONS SHOWN REPRESENT RECOMMENDED POSITIONS. THE PROJECT ENGINEER AND/OR ARCHITECT MUST DETERMINE APPLICABILITY OF THE LAYOUT TO EXISTING OR FUTURE FIELD CONDITIONS. THE LIGHTING DATA ZESENTS ILLUMINATION LEVELS TAKEN FROM A LABORATORY SETTING UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA (IESNA) LOVED METHODS. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE MAY VARY DUE TO VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE, INSTALLATION, TOLERANCE LEVELS, BUILDINGS, OTHER LIGHTING, AND OTHER VARIABLES THAT WERE NOT CONSIDERED WHEN THIS PHOTOMETRIC REPORT WAS CREATED. IT IS THE 'ONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OR PROJECT ENGINEER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE OF ALL STANDARDS IN EFFECT. THIS PHOTOMETRIC LAYOUT IS THE PROPERTY OF VISIONAIRE LIGHTING AND IT CANNOT BE USED INSTALLATION OF PRODUCTS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED. NG. REP: NOTE/S: PREMIER LIGHTING PAGE 6OF6 Paul Libertini Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2025-0163 Item ID N/A City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item 3/19/2025 ENGINEERING (621) Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: Staff is requesting the Mayor's signature on the Hwy 112 STBGP-A Grant application. Account Number 06035.3800 Project Number Budgeted Item? Yes Does item have a direct cost? No Is a Budget Adjustment attached? No Budget Impact: Fund Hwy 112 (Poplar St - Drake St) Total Amended Budget Expenses (Actual+Encum) Available Budget Item Cost Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget Project Title $ 1,779,646.00 $ 1,779,646.00 1,779,646.00 V20221130 Purchase Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution # 60-25 Change Order Number: Approval Date: Original Contract Number: Comments: CITY OF _ FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS TO: Mayor Molly Rawn THRU: Chris Brown, Public Works Director FROM: Paul Libertini, Staff Engineer DATE: 03/19/25 SUBJECT: Hwy 112 (Poplar St to Drake St) STBGP-A Application STAFF MEMO RECOMMENDATION: Staff is requesting the Mayor's signature on the Hwy 112 STBGP-A grant application. BACKGROUND: The passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is providing more opportunities for Federal funding assistance. Grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), the Surface Transportation Block Grant -Attributable (STBGP-A) Program, and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). In total, these programs will provide over $13 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region. Additionally, the State Department of Transportation offers a statewide grant opportunity through their Transportation Alternatives Program. On February 18, 2025 the City Council approved a resolution expressing the willingness to apply for federal -aid funds and allow staff to submit applications for 80% federal 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission. Grant projects included the Rupple Road Lighting, Drake Street Trail Connection, Transit Stop Enhancements, Mission Blvd. Trail (Phase 3), Razorback Greenway Asphalt Replacement, Garland Ave. (Hwy 112), and North Street Corridor (Garland Ave. to College Ave.) DISCUSSION: The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) sent out a call for projects for this year's round of funding. In order for our projects to be considered for this grant opportunity, the attached application has to be submitted. The deadline for project submittals is April 3, 2025. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: If the grant is approved, the City of Fayetteville will be responsible for 20% of the total project cost while Federal funding will provide 80%. Matching funding will be from the Transportation Bond Fund. Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 Attachments: STBGP-A Application NWARPC Call for Projects Resolution 60-25 Project Exhibit NWARPC Surface Transportation Block Grant Program —Attributable (STBGP-A) FFY 2026 Project Application Project Sponsor Data: Sponsor Jurisdiction: City of Fayetteville Phone Number: (479) 444-341� Primary Contact: Paul Libertini E-mail: plibertini@fayetteville-ar.gov Partners: ARDOT & University of Arkansas General Project Data: Project Title: Hwy 112 (Poplar St - Drake St) Project Description: Road Widening to a 4-lane divided highway Project Purpose: Improve safety with divided highway & roundabout Please attach a project site plan, vicinity map, proposed cross-section, and other supporting materials. Project Overview: General Project Overview and Description (500-character limit) The Hwy 112 corridor is one of the major entrance ways to the University of Arkansas campus. This highway project of 1.09 miles will complete the widening of Hwy 112 from 1-49 to Maple Street on campus and will provide both pedestrian and bicycle facilities to the University. Page 4 of 13 Section 2. Project Requirements 2.1 Required Match/Local Support. Project sponsors must provide a minimum of 20% local funding match for all projects. (Note: This is a reimbursable program through ARDOT LPA.) Required City/County Resolution or Resolution for the City/County adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) with proposed project shown in CIP. Attach copy of required resolution authorizing the project. Resolution number: 60-25 Approval Date: 2/ 18/25 As applicable, please provide a copy of a current CIP showing the project programmed. What source of funds will be used to match the federal funds? Bond Funds What is the project phase for this request? CONSTRUCTION Type Funds STBGP-A Funds $ Local Match $ Project Cost $ Project Cost (This Phase) Total Project Cost (All Phases) 2,000,000.00 80.0 % 500,000.00 20.( (20% Minimum) 2,500,000.00 100% $ 2,000,000.00 $ 500,000.00 $ 2,500,000.00 Federal Fiscal Year (Oct. to Sept. 30) 80.0 20.0 % (20% Minimum) 100 % FFY 2025 IFFY 2026 IFFY 2027 IFFY 2028 Oct- Dec Jan- Mar Apr- June July- Sept Oct- Dec Jan- Mar Apr- June July- Sept Oct- Dec Jan- Mar Apr- June July- Sept Oct- Dec Jan- Mar Apr- June July - Sept Design Environment Utilities Right -of -Way Construction x x x x X Note: Place X in each period for the duration of each phase Page 5 of 13 2.2 Roadway Projects. 2.2.1 What is the classification of the street on the Local Master Street Plan? Regional Link 2.2.2 What is the classification of the street on the Functional Classification Map - NWARPC/ARDOT? Minor Arterial Note: Functionally Classified Streets Major Collector and above qualify for STBGP-A Funding per Federal requirements. Data Source: https://gis.ordot.goy/portallappslexperiencebuilder/experience/ ?id=4d1c6142f10d47febea0ebdd998a7d24 2.3 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Is the project individually listed with an ARDOT Job Number in the FFY 2025-2028 TIP? Yes No If yes, project name listed in the (TIP): Job 040720 Poplar St - Drake St (Hwy 112) Data Source: https://www.nwarpc.org/transportation/transportation-improvement-program/ 2.4 Adjusted Urban Area Boundary. Is the project located within the Adjusted Urban Area Boundary? Yes No Data Source: NWA Adjusted 2020 Census Urban Area layer, https://nwarpc.maps.arcgis.com/ apps/webapp viewer/index. h tml ?id=e97a6d576ae64d e897408c07635f0458 2.5 Existing Roadway Conditions. 2.5.1 Number of existing lanes? 2 2.5.2 What is the width of the existing street? 20 2.5.3 Does the existing street have Bike/Pedestrian accommodations? Yes No Page 6 of 13 2.6 Proposed Improvements. What improvements are proposed? The existing heavily traveled undivided 2-lane road is narrow without shoulders making it unsafe and it does not accommodate pedestrians or bicyclists. The proposed roadway will accommodate 4 travel lanes divided by a 9' raised median including a 2-lane roundabout at the intersection of Altheimer Drive & Cassatt Street which is the main entrance into the University of Arkansas Agricultural Center. This project will also construct a 6' pedestrian sidewalk on the west side, a 12' multi -use trail on the east side and two transit stops. 2.7 Historical Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) Counts - Roadways. What are the Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) Counts shown? 13000 2011 15000 2016 17000 2019 18000 2023 Data Source: https://pis.ardot.pov/portal/apps/webappviewer/ index. h tml ?id=7c81 a313f4174b99b2a01713c328bb7a 2.8 Growth and Projected Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)- Roadways. 4 2.8.1 What percent growth in AADT has occurred in the last ten years? Data Source: https://pis.ardot.gov/portal/apos/webaopviewer/ index. h tml ?id=7c81 a313f4174b99b2a01713c328bb7a 2.8.2 What is the forecasted 2045 Daily Volume? 57,144 Data Source: NWARPC 2024 Travel Demand Model Network https://nwarpc.maps.arcgis.com/ apps/webapp viewer/index. h tml ?id=e97a 6d576ae64d e897408c07635f0458 Page 7 of 13 2.9 Safety. Please describe how this project will improve the safety of the transportation system. Please cite any studies that show a reduction in crash rates and/or reduction in serious and fatal injuries based on the type of project proposed. Please describe how safety will be improved for all users of the facility: motorists/drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The University Agriculture Division originally contacted the City to widen this road because of the multitude of accidents in front of their campus and errant vehicles leaving the road and knocking their fencing down multiple times. Additionally the University has slowing moving farm equipment crossing Hwy 112 which is extremely dangerous. The University requesting the construction of a roundabout to slow vehicles down and provide a much safer crossing for vehicles, farm equipment and pedestrian students. The divided highway with two additional travels lanes with improve the level of service as well as safety by reducing crossing maneuvers and providing left turn storage bays. A 6 foot sidewalk and a 12 foot multi -use trail provide safe off -road facilities for pedestrians, strollers, bicyclists, scooters, etc. Section 3. Project Selection/Scoring Criteria Please answer the following questions. Scores and ranking of applications will be determined by the committee after the review of each application. 3.1 Congestion Management (Maximum of 3 points) 3.1.1 Annual Average Daily Traffic Estimate (ARDOT) — 24-hour volume? 111 Source: https.Ilgis.ardot.gov/portallappslwebappviewer/ index. h tml ?id=7c81 a313f4174b99b2a01713c328bb7a 24-hour street capacity? 32,000 (See table below) Generalized Average Daily Estimated Capacity on Arterial Roadways Level of Service D (Design Level) Two-lane Road 16,000 Four -Lane Road 32,000 Page 8 of 13 3.1.2 For new streets and/or streets classified as a collector or below, please provide an estimated volume and capacity. 24-hour estimated volume? 24-hour estimated capacity? 3.1.3 Is the project on the NWARPC Congestion Management Process (CMP) Network? Yes U0 No If yes, what is the posted speed 45 (MPH) What is the Average Peak Period Speed 30 (MPH) Data Source: https.11www.nwarpc.orgltransportation/congestion-management-process/ 3.2 Regional Significance/Connectivity (Maximum of 5 points) 3.2.1 Is the project a new overpass/underpass which provides an alternative route to travel across 1-49 without using an existing interchange? (1 point) Yes No Comments: 3.2.2 Is the project a "frontage road" along 1-49 that provides connectivity/access between interchanges and overpasses/underpasses? (1 point) Yes No Comments: 3.2.3 Does the project meet the definition of a Project of Regional Significance (defined above in Section 1. Policy)? (1 point) Yest0l No Comments: N=:�/ 0 This is part of the Hwy 112 Corridor from Fayetteville to Bentonville. 3.2.4 Is the project located on the 4-lane network grid shown as the 2045 Proposed Network in the 2045 NWA Metropolitan Transportation Plan? (1 point) Yes No Comments: 3.2.5 Does the project connect multiple jurisdictions? (1 point) Yes No Comments: Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas, Johnson. Tontitown. etc. Page 9 of 13 3.2.6 Is the project a Plan and/or Study that is needed to advance a regional project? (up to 5 points) Yes No Comments: This is part of the Hwy 112 project that extends 21 miles to Bentonville 3.3 Safety (Maximum 3 points) 3.3.1 Is the project on the NWA Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) High Injury Network (HIN)? Yes No Comments: 14,000 Data Source: https://www.nwaroc.orp/transportation/vision-zero-plan/ 3.3.2 Does the project address an identified safety issue based on the crash rate being higher than the state average for a similar facility, bridge sufficiency rating, and/or at -grade rail crossing rating? Yes No Comments: See above comments. 3.3.3 Projected percent reduction in fatal and serious crash rates based on proposed improvements: 70 to 90 % Comments: FHWA stated that the installation of a roundabout reduces fatalities by 90% and injuries by 76%. The installation of a raised median can reduce crashes up to 71 %. Data Source: FHWA Proven Safety Counter Measures, https://highways.dot.gov/safety/ proven -safety -countermeasures; FHWA Everyday Counts and other studies and counter measures based on improvement type. Page 10 of 13 3.4 Overall Improvement to the Transportation System (Maximum of 3 points) Amount of additional roadway capacity to be added (AADT)? 14,000 Data Source: NWARPC, ARDOT, Local Traffic Studies 3.5 Project Design (Maximum of 3 points) Does the project generally meet and/or exceed the street cross section design standards in the 2045 Plan with regard to "multi -modal" and "Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations?" Yes U No Comments: See above comments. Data Source: 2045 NWA Metropolitan Transportation Plan; NWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; NWA Complete Streets Design Guidelines (to be adopted in Q12025) 3.6 Project Continuation, Partnership, Cost -Sharing (Maximum of 3 points) 3.6.1 Does the project have multiple partners? (1 point) Yes, No Comments: Fayetteville, U of A & ARDOT 3.6.2 Is the project a continuation of a multi -phase project? (1 point) Yes No(" Comments: 3.6.3 Is the local match more than the 20% required? (1 point) Yes No Comments: Page 11 of 13 Sponsor Authorization and Certification To be completed by the chief executive officer (Mayor, City Manager, County Judge, etc.) By checking the box below, I attest that the information contained in this application is truthful and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the provision of false or misleading information can lead to the withdrawal of STBGP-A funding. I do hereby certify that I will comply with all federal, state, and ARDOT regulations for submittal of plans and specifications and follow the ARDOT Local Public Agency (LPA) manual. Additionally, I certify that local matching funds are available for the project. I agree a resolution has been adopted for this project. ❑� 1 Agree Authorized Signatory: Name: Molly Rawn Phone: (479) 575-8330 Title: Mayor Signature: Email: mrawn@fayetteville-ar.gov Page 12 of 13 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 60-25 File Number: 2025-171 2025 TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID (GRANT APPLICATION): A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR THE RUPPLE ROAD LIGHTING, DRAKE STREET TRAIL CONNECTION, TRANSIT STOP ENHANCEMENTS, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL, RAZORBACK GREENWAY ASPHALT REPLACEMENT, GARLAND AVENUE, AND NORTH STREET CORRIDOR PROJECTS WHEREAS, the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is providing more opportunities for Federal funding assistance; and WHEREAS, grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), the Surface Transportation Bock Grant -Attributable Program (STBGP- A), and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that will provide over $13 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region; and WHEREAS, the funding for selected projects will be at an 80/20 Federal and Local participating ratio, up to the maximum Federal -aid available; and WHEREAS, seven projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Grant Program Existing/New Project Description Amount Project RP Existing Rupple Road Lighting — Persimmon to MLK $500,000 AP Existing Drake Street Trail Connections $300,000 AP New Transit Stop Enhancements $150,000 AP New Mission Blvd Trail Phase 3 $600,000 TP New Razorback Greenway Asphalt Replacement $250,000 STBGP-A New Garland Ave. (Hwy 112) $2,000,000 STBGP-A New North Street Corridor Garland to College) $500,000 WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, the Transportation Committee reviewed the grant project proposals and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply to the full City Council for approval NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Page 1 Resolution: 60-25 File !Number: 2025-9 79 Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes Mayor Rawn to submit applications for 80% federal 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission for the above identified projects. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby agrees to participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including providing the local match requirement. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of these projects. Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of Transportation and Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to initiate action to implement these projects. PASSED and APPROVED on February 18, 2025 Approved: &10� Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest':: �a rA" T! Aveny' Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Page 2 NWA Regional Planning Commission PUBLIC NOTICE OF NWARPC FFY 2026 CALL FOR PROJECTS FOR STBGP-A, TAP, & CRP FUNDING The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC), serving as the NWA Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), announces the availability of approximately $11.7 million in NWARPC Surface Transportation Block Grant Program — Attributable (STBGP-A) funding, $1.3 million in NWARPC Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding and $1.4 million in NWARPC Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) funding for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026. Availability of FFY 2026 funding is subject to Congressional action. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act(IIJA), Pub. L. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) provides federal suballocated funding to the Fayetteville - Springdale -Rogers AR -MO Urban Area. STBGP-A, TAP, and CRP are federally funded, 80% Federal / 20% Local, reimbursable programs and projects must meet and follow the ARDOT Local Public Agency (LPA) federal -aid process for reimbursement. Funds must be used for eligible projects that are submitted by eligible entities and chosen through a competitive process. Additional information on the programs can be found at: STBG Fact Sheet: www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/stbg.cfm TAP Fact Sheet: www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/ta.cfm CRP Fact Sheet: www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/crp fact sheet.cfm APPLICATION INFORMATION: The FFY 2026 STBGP-A, TAP, and CRP Funding Request Applications are available at the NWARPC office located at 1311 Clayton Street, Springdale, AR 72762 and online at www.nwarpc.org/funding-programs/. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 11:59 P.M. (CT), THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025. Any funding request submitted after this deadline will not be considered. For information on this program or questions related to the application process, please contact Nicole Gibbs, Transportation Programs Manager/Regional Planner, NWARPC, 1311 Clayton, Springdale, AR 72762, (479) 751-7125 x105. FFY 2026 NWARPC STBGP-A, TAP, and CRP Project Application Timeline: Call for Projects Notice —January 5, 2025 Project Funding Request Deadline —April 3, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. CT NWARPC NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: The NWARPC complies with all civil rights provisions of federal statutes and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Therefore, the NWARPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion or disability, in the admission, access to and treatment in NWARPC's programs and activities, as well as the NWARPC's hiring or employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the NWARPC's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Nicole Gibbs, AICP, Regional Planner— EEO/DBE (ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator), 1311 Clayton, Springdale, AR 72762, (479) 751-7125, (Voice/TTY 711 or 1-800-285-1131) or ngibbs@nwarpc.org; Para Ilamadas en espanol, marques el 866-656-1842; para Ilamadas en ingles, marques el 711 o directamente al 800-285-1131 o ngibbs@nwarpc.org. This notice is available from the ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator in large print, on audiotape and in Braille. If information is needed in another language, contact NWARPC at least 48 hours before the meeting. Si necesita informacion en otro idioma, comunigese NWARPC cuando menos 48 horas antes de la junta. 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 60-25 File Number: 2025-171 2025 TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID (GRANT APPLICATION): A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR THE RUPPLE ROAD LIGHTING, DRAKE STREET TRAIL CONNECTION, TRANSIT STOP ENHANCEMENTS, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL, RAZORBACK GREENWAY ASPHALT REPLACEMENT, GARLAND AVENUE, AND NORTH STREET CORRIDOR PROJECTS WHEREAS, the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is providing more opportunities for Federal funding assistance; and WHEREAS, grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), the Surface Transportation Bock Grant -Attributable Program (STBGP- A), and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that will provide over $13 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region; and WHEREAS, the funding for selected projects will be at an 80/20 Federal and Local participating ratio, up to the maximum Federal -aid available; and WHEREAS, seven projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Grant Program Existing/New Project Description Amount Project RP Existing Rupple Road Lighting — Persimmon to MLK $500,000 AP Existing Drake Street Trail Connections $300,000 AP New Transit Stop Enhancements $150,000 AP New Mission Blvd Trail Phase 3 $600,000 TP New Razorback Greenway Asphalt Replacement $250,000 STBGP-A New Garland Ave. (Hwy 112) $2,000,000 STBGP-A New North Street Corridor Garland to College) $500,000 WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, the Transportation Committee reviewed the grant project proposals and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply to the full City Council for approval NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Page 1 Resolution: 60-25 File !Number: 2025-9 79 Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes Mayor Rawn to submit applications for 80% federal 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission for the above identified projects. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby agrees to participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including providing the local match requirement. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of these projects. Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of Transportation and Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to initiate action to implement these projects. PASSED and APPROVED on February 18, 2025 Approved: &10� Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest':: �a rA" T! Aveny' Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Page 2 NWARPC Surface Transportation Block Grant Program —Attributable (STBGP-A) FFY 2026 Project Application Project Sponsor Data: Sponsor Jurisdiction: City of Fayetteville Phone Number: (479) 444-341� Primary Contact: Paul Libertini E-mail: plibertini@fayetteville-ar.gov Partners: ARDOT & University of Arkansas General Project Data: Project Title: Hwy 112 (Poplar St - Drake St) Project Description: Road Widening to a 4-lane divided highway Project Purpose: Improve safety with divided highway & roundabout Please attach a project site plan, vicinity map, proposed cross-section, and other supporting materials. Project Overview: General Project Overview and Description (500-character limit) The Hwy 112 corridor is one of the major entrance ways to the University of Arkansas campus. This highway project of 1.09 miles will complete the widening of Hwy 112 from 1-49 to Maple Street on campus and will provide both pedestrian and bicycle facilities to the University. Page 4 of 13 Section 2. Project Requirements 2.1 Required Match/Local Support. Project sponsors must provide a minimum of 20% local funding match for all projects. (Note: This is a reimbursable program through ARDOT LPA.) Required City/County Resolution or Resolution for the City/County adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) with proposed project shown in CIP. Attach copy of required resolution authorizing the project. Resolution number: 60-25 Approval Date: 2/ 18/25 As applicable, please provide a copy of a current CIP showing the project programmed. What source of funds will be used to match the federal funds? Bond Funds What is the project phase for this request? CONSTRUCTION Type Funds STBGP-A Funds $ Local Match $ Project Cost $ Project Cost (This Phase) Total Project Cost (All Phases) 2,000,000.00 80.0 % 500,000.00 20.( (20% Minimum) 2,500,000.00 100% $ 2,000,000.00 $ 500,000.00 $ 2,500,000.00 Federal Fiscal Year (Oct. to Sept. 30) 80.0 20.0 % (20% Minimum) 100 % FFY 2025 IFFY 2026 IFFY 2027 IFFY 2028 Oct- Dec Jan- Mar Apr- June July- Sept Oct- Dec Jan- Mar Apr- June July- Sept Oct- Dec Jan- Mar Apr- June July- Sept Oct- Dec Jan- Mar Apr- June July - Sept Design Environment Utilities Right -of -Way Construction x x x x X Note: Place X in each period for the duration of each phase Page 5 of 13 2.2 Roadway Projects. 2.2.1 What is the classification of the street on the Local Master Street Plan? Regional Link 2.2.2 What is the classification of the street on the Functional Classification Map - NWARPC/ARDOT? Minor Arterial Note: Functionally Classified Streets Major Collector and above qualify for STBGP-A Funding per Federal requirements. Data Source: https://gis.ordot.goy/portallappslexperiencebuilder/experience/ ?id=4d1c6142f10d47febea0ebdd998a7d24 2.3 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Is the project individually listed with an ARDOT Job Number in the FFY 2025-2028 TIP? Yes No If yes, project name listed in the (TIP): Job 040720 Poplar St - Drake St (Hwy 112) Data Source: https://www.nwarpc.org/transportation/transportation-improvement-program/ 2.4 Adjusted Urban Area Boundary. Is the project located within the Adjusted Urban Area Boundary? Yes No Data Source: NWA Adjusted 2020 Census Urban Area layer, https://nwarpc.maps.arcgis.com/ apps/webapp viewer/index. h tml ?id=e97a6d576ae64d e897408c07635f0458 2.5 Existing Roadway Conditions. 2.5.1 Number of existing lanes? 2 2.5.2 What is the width of the existing street? 20 2.5.3 Does the existing street have Bike/Pedestrian accommodations? Yes No Page 6 of 13 2.6 Proposed Improvements. What improvements are proposed? The existing heavily traveled undivided 2-lane road is narrow without shoulders making it unsafe and it does not accommodate pedestrians or bicyclists. The proposed roadway will accommodate 4 travel lanes divided by a 9' raised median including a 2-lane roundabout at the intersection of Altheimer Drive & Cassatt Street which is the main entrance into the University of Arkansas Agricultural Center. This project will also construct a 6' pedestrian sidewalk on the west side, a 12' multi -use trail on the east side and two transit stops. 2.7 Historical Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) Counts - Roadways. What are the Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) Counts shown? 13000 2011 15000 2016 17000 2019 18000 2023 Data Source: https://pis.ardot.pov/portal/apps/webappviewer/ index. h tml ?id=7c81 a313f4174b99b2a01713c328bb7a 2.8 Growth and Projected Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)- Roadways. 4 2.8.1 What percent growth in AADT has occurred in the last ten years? Data Source: https://pis.ardot.gov/portal/apos/webaopviewer/ index. h tml ?id=7c81 a313f4174b99b2a01713c328bb7a 2.8.2 What is the forecasted 2045 Daily Volume? 57,144 Data Source: NWARPC 2024 Travel Demand Model Network https://nwarpc.maps.arcgis.com/ apps/webapp viewer/index. h tml ?id=e97a 6d576ae64d e897408c07635f0458 Page 7 of 13 2.9 Safety. Please describe how this project will improve the safety of the transportation system. Please cite any studies that show a reduction in crash rates and/or reduction in serious and fatal injuries based on the type of project proposed. Please describe how safety will be improved for all users of the facility: motorists/drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The University Agriculture Division originally contacted the City to widen this road because of the multitude of accidents in front of their campus and errant vehicles leaving the road and knocking their fencing down multiple times. Additionally the University has slowing moving farm equipment crossing Hwy 112 which is extremely dangerous. The University requesting the construction of a roundabout to slow vehicles down and provide a much safer crossing for vehicles, farm equipment and pedestrian students. The divided highway with two additional travels lanes with improve the level of service as well as safety by reducing crossing maneuvers and providing left turn storage bays. A 6 foot sidewalk and a 12 foot multi -use trail provide safe off -road facilities for pedestrians, strollers, bicyclists, scooters, etc. Section 3. Project Selection/Scoring Criteria Please answer the following questions. Scores and ranking of applications will be determined by the committee after the review of each application. 3.1 Congestion Management (Maximum of 3 points) 3.1.1 Annual Average Daily Traffic Estimate (ARDOT) — 24-hour volume? 111 Source: https.Ilgis.ardot.gov/portallappslwebappviewer/ index. h tml ?id=7c81 a313f4174b99b2a01713c328bb7a 24-hour street capacity? 32,000 (See table below) Generalized Average Daily Estimated Capacity on Arterial Roadways Level of Service D (Design Level) Two-lane Road 16,000 Four -Lane Road 32,000 Page 8 of 13 3.1.2 For new streets and/or streets classified as a collector or below, please provide an estimated volume and capacity. 24-hour estimated volume? 24-hour estimated capacity? 3.1.3 Is the project on the NWARPC Congestion Management Process (CMP) Network? Yes U0 No If yes, what is the posted speed 45 (MPH) What is the Average Peak Period Speed 30 (MPH) Data Source: https.11www.nwarpc.orgltransportation/congestion-management-process/ 3.2 Regional Significance/Connectivity (Maximum of 5 points) 3.2.1 Is the project a new overpass/underpass which provides an alternative route to travel across 1-49 without using an existing interchange? (1 point) Yes No Comments: 3.2.2 Is the project a "frontage road" along 1-49 that provides connectivity/access between interchanges and overpasses/underpasses? (1 point) Yes No Comments: 3.2.3 Does the project meet the definition of a Project of Regional Significance (defined above in Section 1. Policy)? (1 point) Yest0l No Comments: N=:�/ 0 This is part of the Hwy 112 Corridor from Fayetteville to Bentonville. 3.2.4 Is the project located on the 4-lane network grid shown as the 2045 Proposed Network in the 2045 NWA Metropolitan Transportation Plan? (1 point) Yes No Comments: 3.2.5 Does the project connect multiple jurisdictions? (1 point) Yes No Comments: Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas, Johnson. Tontitown. etc. Page 9 of 13 3.2.6 Is the project a Plan and/or Study that is needed to advance a regional project? (up to 5 points) Yes No Comments: This is part of the Hwy 112 project that extends 21 miles to Bentonville 3.3 Safety (Maximum 3 points) 3.3.1 Is the project on the NWA Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) High Injury Network (HIN)? Yes No Comments: 14,000 Data Source: https://www.nwaroc.orp/transportation/vision-zero-plan/ 3.3.2 Does the project address an identified safety issue based on the crash rate being higher than the state average for a similar facility, bridge sufficiency rating, and/or at -grade rail crossing rating? Yes No Comments: See above comments. 3.3.3 Projected percent reduction in fatal and serious crash rates based on proposed improvements: 70 to 90 % Comments: FHWA stated that the installation of a roundabout reduces fatalities by 90% and injuries by 76%. The installation of a raised median can reduce crashes up to 71 %. Data Source: FHWA Proven Safety Counter Measures, https://highways.dot.gov/safety/ proven -safety -countermeasures; FHWA Everyday Counts and other studies and counter measures based on improvement type. Page 10 of 13 3.4 Overall Improvement to the Transportation System (Maximum of 3 points) Amount of additional roadway capacity to be added (AADT)? 14,000 Data Source: NWARPC, ARDOT, Local Traffic Studies 3.5 Project Design (Maximum of 3 points) Does the project generally meet and/or exceed the street cross section design standards in the 2045 Plan with regard to "multi -modal" and "Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations?" Yes(.!) No Comments: See above comments. Data Source: 2045 NWA Metropolitan Transportation Plan; NWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; NWA Complete Streets Design Guidelines (to be adopted in Q12025) 3.6 Project Continuation, Partnership, Cost -Sharing (Maximum of 3 points) 3.6.1 Does the project have multiple partners? (1 point) Yes, No Comments: Fayetteville, U of A & ARDOT 3.6.2 Is the project a continuation of a multi -phase project? (1 point) Yes No(" Comments: 3.6.3 Is the local match more than the 20% required? (1 point) Yes No Comments: Page 11 of 13 Sponsor Authorization and Certification To be completed by the chief executive officer (Mayor, City Manager, County Judge, etc.) By checking the box below, I attest that the information contained in this application is truthful and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the provision of false or misleading information can lead to the withdrawal of STBGP-A funding. I do hereby certify that I will comply with all federal, state, and ARDOT regulations for submittal of plans and specifications and follow the ARDOT Local Public Agency (LPA) manual. Additionally, I certify that local matching funds are available for the project. I agree a resolution has been adopted for this project. ❑� 1 Agree Authorized Signatory: Name: Molly Rawn Phone: (479) 575-8330 Title: Mayor Signature: Email: mrawn@fayetteville-ar.gov Page 12 of 13 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 60-25 File Number: 2025-171 2025 TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID (GRANT APPLICATION): A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR THE RUPPLE ROAD LIGHTING, DRAKE STREET TRAIL CONNECTION, TRANSIT STOP ENHANCEMENTS, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL, RAZORBACK GREENWAY ASPHALT REPLACEMENT, GARLAND AVENUE, AND NORTH STREET CORRIDOR PROJECTS WHEREAS, the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is providing more opportunities for Federal funding assistance; and WHEREAS, grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), the Surface Transportation Bock Grant -Attributable Program (STBGP- A), and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that will provide over $13 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region; and WHEREAS, the funding for selected projects will be at an 80/20 Federal and Local participating ratio, up to the maximum Federal -aid available; and WHEREAS, seven projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Grant Program Existing/New Project Description Amount Project RP Existing Rupple Road Lighting — Persimmon to MLK $500,000 AP Existing Drake Street Trail Connections $300,000 AP New Transit Stop Enhancements $150,000 AP New Mission Blvd Trail Phase 3 $600,000 TP New Razorback Greenway Asphalt Replacement $250,000 STBGP-A New Garland Ave. (Hwy 112) $2,000,000 STBGP-A New North Street Corridor Garland to College) $500,000 WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, the Transportation Committee reviewed the grant project proposals and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply to the full City Council for approval NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Page 1 Resolution: 60-25 File !Number: 2025-9 79 Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes Mayor Rawn to submit applications for 80% federal 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission for the above identified projects. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby agrees to participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including providing the local match requirement. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of these projects. Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of Transportation and Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to initiate action to implement these projects. PASSED and APPROVED on February 18, 2025 Approved: &10� Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest':: �a rA" T! Aveny' Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Page 2 NWARPC Surface Transportation Block Grant Program —Attributable (STBGP-A) FFY 2026 Project Application Project Sponsor Data: Sponsor Jurisdiction: City of Fayetteville Phone Number: (479) 444-341� Primary Contact: Paul Libertini E-mail: plibertini@fayetteville-ar.gov Partners: ARDOT & University of Arkansas General Project Data: Project Title: Hwy 112 (Poplar St - Drake St) Project Description: Road Widening to a 4-lane divided highway Project Purpose: Improve safety with divided highway & roundabout Please attach a project site plan, vicinity map, proposed cross-section, and other supporting materials. Project Overview: General Project Overview and Description (500-character limit) The Hwy 112 corridor is one of the major entrance ways to the University of Arkansas campus. This highway project of 1.09 miles will complete the widening of Hwy 112 from 1-49 to Maple Street on campus and will provide both pedestrian and bicycle facilities to the University. Page 4 of 13 Section 2. Project Requirements 2.1 Required Match/Local Support. Project sponsors must provide a minimum of 20% local funding match for all projects. (Note: This is a reimbursable program through ARDOT LPA.) Required City/County Resolution or Resolution for the City/County adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) with proposed project shown in CIP. Attach copy of required resolution authorizing the project. Resolution number: 60-25 Approval Date: 2/ 18/25 As applicable, please provide a copy of a current CIP showing the project programmed. What source of funds will be used to match the federal funds? Bond Funds What is the project phase for this request? CONSTRUCTION Type Funds STBGP-A Funds $ Local Match $ Project Cost $ Project Cost (This Phase) Total Project Cost (All Phases) 2,000,000.00 80.0 % 500,000.00 20.( (20% Minimum) 2,500,000.00 100% $ 2,000,000.00 $ 500,000.00 $ 2,500,000.00 Federal Fiscal Year (Oct. to Sept. 30) 80.0 20.0 % (20% Minimum) 100 % FFY 2025 IFFY 2026 IFFY 2027 IFFY 2028 Oct- Dec Jan- Mar Apr- June July- Sept Oct- Dec Jan- Mar Apr- June July- Sept Oct- Dec Jan- Mar Apr- June July- Sept Oct- Dec Jan- Mar Apr- June July - Sept Design Environment Utilities Right -of -Way Construction x x x x X Note: Place X in each period for the duration of each phase Page 5 of 13 2.2 Roadway Projects. 2.2.1 What is the classification of the street on the Local Master Street Plan? Regional Link 2.2.2 What is the classification of the street on the Functional Classification Map - NWARPC/ARDOT? Minor Arterial Note: Functionally Classified Streets Major Collector and above qualify for STBGP-A Funding per Federal requirements. Data Source: https://gis.ordot.goy/portallappslexperiencebuilder/experience/ ?id=4d1c6142f10d47febea0ebdd998a7d24 2.3 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Is the project individually listed with an ARDOT Job Number in the FFY 2025-2028 TIP? Yes No If yes, project name listed in the (TIP): Job 040720 Poplar St - Drake St (Hwy 112) Data Source: https://www.nwarpc.org/transportation/transportation-improvement-program/ 2.4 Adjusted Urban Area Boundary. Is the project located within the Adjusted Urban Area Boundary? Yes No Data Source: NWA Adjusted 2020 Census Urban Area layer, https://nwarpc.maps.arcgis.com/ apps/webapp viewer/index. h tml ?id=e97a6d576ae64d e897408c07635f0458 2.5 Existing Roadway Conditions. 2.5.1 Number of existing lanes? 2 2.5.2 What is the width of the existing street? 20 2.5.3 Does the existing street have Bike/Pedestrian accommodations? Yes No Page 6 of 13 2.6 Proposed Improvements. What improvements are proposed? The existing heavily traveled undivided 2-lane road is narrow without shoulders making it unsafe and it does not accommodate pedestrians or bicyclists. The proposed roadway will accommodate 4 travel lanes divided by a 9' raised median including a 2-lane roundabout at the intersection of Altheimer Drive & Cassatt Street which is the main entrance into the University of Arkansas Agricultural Center. This project will also construct a 6' pedestrian sidewalk on the west side, a 12' multi -use trail on the east side and two transit stops. 2.7 Historical Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) Counts - Roadways. What are the Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) Counts shown? 13000 2011 15000 2016 17000 2019 18000 2023 Data Source: https://pis.ardot.pov/portal/apps/webappviewer/ index. h tml ?id=7c81 a313f4174b99b2a01713c328bb7a 2.8 Growth and Projected Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)- Roadways. 4 2.8.1 What percent growth in AADT has occurred in the last ten years? Data Source: https://pis.ardot.gov/portal/apos/webaopviewer/ index. h tml ?id=7c81 a313f4174b99b2a01713c328bb7a 2.8.2 What is the forecasted 2045 Daily Volume? 57,144 Data Source: NWARPC 2024 Travel Demand Model Network https://nwarpc.maps.arcgis.com/ apps/webapp viewer/index. h tml ?id=e97a 6d576ae64d e897408c07635f0458 Page 7 of 13 2.9 Safety. Please describe how this project will improve the safety of the transportation system. Please cite any studies that show a reduction in crash rates and/or reduction in serious and fatal injuries based on the type of project proposed. Please describe how safety will be improved for all users of the facility: motorists/drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The University Agriculture Division originally contacted the City to widen this road because of the multitude of accidents in front of their campus and errant vehicles leaving the road and knocking their fencing down multiple times. Additionally the University has slowing moving farm equipment crossing Hwy 112 which is extremely dangerous. The University requesting the construction of a roundabout to slow vehicles down and provide a much safer crossing for vehicles, farm equipment and pedestrian students. The divided highway with two additional travels lanes with improve the level of service as well as safety by reducing crossing maneuvers and providing left turn storage bays. A 6 foot sidewalk and a 12 foot multi -use trail provide safe off -road facilities for pedestrians, strollers, bicyclists, scooters, etc. Section 3. Project Selection/Scoring Criteria Please answer the following questions. Scores and ranking of applications will be determined by the committee after the review of each application. 3.1 Congestion Management (Maximum of 3 points) 3.1.1 Annual Average Daily Traffic Estimate (ARDOT) — 24-hour volume? 111 Source: https.Ilgis.ardot.gov/portallappslwebappviewer/ index. h tml ?id=7c81 a313f4174b99b2a01713c328bb7a 24-hour street capacity? 32,000 (See table below) Generalized Average Daily Estimated Capacity on Arterial Roadways Level of Service D (Design Level) Two-lane Road 16,000 Four -Lane Road 32,000 Page 8 of 13 3.1.2 For new streets and/or streets classified as a collector or below, please provide an estimated volume and capacity. 24-hour estimated volume? 24-hour estimated capacity? 3.1.3 Is the project on the NWARPC Congestion Management Process (CMP) Network? Yes U0 No If yes, what is the posted speed 45 (MPH) What is the Average Peak Period Speed 30 (MPH) Data Source: https.11www.nwarpc.orgltransportation/congestion-management-process/ 3.2 Regional Significance/Connectivity (Maximum of 5 points) 3.2.1 Is the project a new overpass/underpass which provides an alternative route to travel across 1-49 without using an existing interchange? (1 point) Yes No Comments: 3.2.2 Is the project a "frontage road" along 1-49 that provides connectivity/access between interchanges and overpasses/underpasses? (1 point) Yes No Comments: 3.2.3 Does the project meet the definition of a Project of Regional Significance (defined above in Section 1. Policy)? (1 point) Yest0l No Comments: N=:�/ 0 This is part of the Hwy 112 Corridor from Fayetteville to Bentonville. 3.2.4 Is the project located on the 4-lane network grid shown as the 2045 Proposed Network in the 2045 NWA Metropolitan Transportation Plan? (1 point) Yes No Comments: 3.2.5 Does the project connect multiple jurisdictions? (1 point) Yes No Comments: Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas, Johnson. Tontitown. etc. Page 9 of 13 3.2.6 Is the project a Plan and/or Study that is needed to advance a regional project? (up to 5 points) Yes No Comments: This is part of the Hwy 112 project that extends 21 miles to Bentonville 3.3 Safety (Maximum 3 points) 3.3.1 Is the project on the NWA Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) High Injury Network (HIN)? Yes No Comments: 14,000 Data Source: https://www.nwaroc.orp/transportation/vision-zero-plan/ 3.3.2 Does the project address an identified safety issue based on the crash rate being higher than the state average for a similar facility, bridge sufficiency rating, and/or at -grade rail crossing rating? Yes No Comments: See above comments. 3.3.3 Projected percent reduction in fatal and serious crash rates based on proposed improvements: 70 to 90 % Comments: FHWA stated that the installation of a roundabout reduces fatalities by 90% and injuries by 76%. The installation of a raised median can reduce crashes up to 71 %. Data Source: FHWA Proven Safety Counter Measures, https://highways.dot.gov/safety/ proven -safety -countermeasures; FHWA Everyday Counts and other studies and counter measures based on improvement type. Page 10 of 13 3.4 Overall Improvement to the Transportation System (Maximum of 3 points) Amount of additional roadway capacity to be added (AADT)? 14,000 Data Source: NWARPC, ARDOT, Local Traffic Studies 3.5 Project Design (Maximum of 3 points) Does the project generally meet and/or exceed the street cross section design standards in the 2045 Plan with regard to "multi -modal" and "Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations?" Yes(.!) No Comments: See above comments. Data Source: 2045 NWA Metropolitan Transportation Plan; NWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; NWA Complete Streets Design Guidelines (to be adopted in Q12025) 3.6 Project Continuation, Partnership, Cost -Sharing (Maximum of 3 points) 3.6.1 Does the project have multiple partners? (1 point) Yes, No Comments: Fayetteville, U of A & ARDOT 3.6.2 Is the project a continuation of a multi -phase project? (1 point) Yes No(" Comments: 3.6.3 Is the local match more than the 20% required? (1 point) Yes No Comments: Page 11 of 13 Sponsor Authorization and Certification To be completed by the chief executive officer (Mayor, City Manager, County Judge, etc.) By checking the box below, I attest that the information contained in this application is truthful and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the provision of false or misleading information can lead to the withdrawal of STBGP-A funding. I do hereby certify that I will comply with all federal, state, and ARDOT regulations for submittal of plans and specifications and follow the ARDOT Local Public Agency (LPA) manual. Additionally, I certify that local matching funds are available forthe project. I agree a resolution has been adopted for this project. ❑1 1 Agree Authorized Signatory: Name: Molly Rawn Phone: (479) 575-8330 Title: Mayor Signature: Email: molly.rawn@fayetteville-ar.gov Page 12 of 13 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 60-25 File Number: 2025-171 2025 TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID (GRANT APPLICATION): A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR THE RUPPLE ROAD LIGHTING, DRAKE STREET TRAIL CONNECTION, TRANSIT STOP ENHANCEMENTS, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL, RAZORBACK GREENWAY ASPHALT REPLACEMENT, GARLAND AVENUE, AND NORTH STREET CORRIDOR PROJECTS WHEREAS, the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is providing more opportunities for Federal funding assistance; and WHEREAS, grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), the Surface Transportation Bock Grant -Attributable Program (STBGP- A), and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that will provide over $13 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region; and WHEREAS, the funding for selected projects will be at an 80/20 Federal and Local participating ratio, up to the maximum Federal -aid available; and WHEREAS, seven projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Grant Program Existing/New Project Description Amount Project RP Existing Rupple Road Lighting — Persimmon to MLK $500,000 AP Existing Drake Street Trail Connections $300,000 AP New Transit Stop Enhancements $150,000 AP New Mission Blvd Trail Phase 3 $600,000 TP New Razorback Greenway Asphalt Replacement $250,000 STBGP-A New Garland Ave. (Hwy 112) $2,000,000 STBGP-A New North Street Corridor Garland to College) $500,000 WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, the Transportation Committee reviewed the grant project proposals and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply to the full City Council for approval NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Page 1 Resolution: 60-25 File !Number: 2025-9 79 Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes Mayor Rawn to submit applications for 80% federal 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission for the above identified projects. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby agrees to participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including providing the local match requirement. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of these projects. Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of Transportation and Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to initiate action to implement these projects. PASSED and APPROVED on February 18, 2025 Approved: &10� Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest':: �a rA" T! Aveny' Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Page 2 Matt Mihalevich Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2025-0140 Item ID N/A City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item 3/10/2025 ENGINEERING (621) Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: Staff requests the mayor's signature on the attached application through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) for the Drake Street Trail Connections project. Budget Impact: N/A N/A Account Number Fund N/A N/A Project Number Project Title Budgeted Item? No Total Amended Budget $ - Expenses (Actual+Encum) $ - Available Budget Does item have a direct cost? No Item Cost $ Is a Budget Adjustment attached? No Budget Adjustment $ - Remaining Budget V20221130 Purchase Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution # 60-25 Change Order Number: Approval Date: 2/18/2025 Original Contract Number: Comments: CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE STAFF MEMO 90"b-IF ARKANSAS TO: Mayor Rawn THRU: Keith Macedo, Interim Chief of Staff Chris Brown, Public Works Director FROM: Matt Mihalevich, Active Transportation Manager DATE: March 12', 2025 SUBJECT: NWARPC Transportation Alternatives Program Grant Application Submittal RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the mayor's signature on the attached application through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) for the Drake Street Trail Connections project. BACKGROUND: The Drake Street Trail Connection project has received $1 Million in FFY 2024 and FFY 2025 TAP funds through the NWARPC. The project is fully designed and is currently out to bid. The engineers estimated cost of the project is $1,659,741. Including the 20% local match of $250,000, we still have a deficit of $409,741 to complete the project. A deductive alternative has been included in the bid that removes the concrete bump outs, reduced curb radii, shorter crosswalk lengths and other safety improvements along the south side of Drake Street. If awarded an additional $300,000 in funding, it would allow the full project to be constructed restoring the pedestrian safety improvements. Resolution 60-25 approved applying for $300,000 through the NWARPC Transportation Alternatives Program for additional funding for the Rupple Road Trail Lighting Project. DISCUSSION: The Drake Street Trail Connection project will convert the existing four lane section of Drake Street into two vehicle lanes and a protected two-way cycle track and a 10-foot-wide trail connecting to Gordon Long Park and the Razorback Regional Greenway. The trail and cycle track will total 4,376 linear feet and provide a direct link within '/z mile of 1,958 residential homes and 266 businesses to Gordon Long Park and the Razorback Regional Greenway. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: None Attachments: FFY2026-NWARPC-TAP-Application_Drake Street Connections Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 60-25 File Number: 2025-171 2025 TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID (GRANT APPLICATION): A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR THE RUPPLE ROAD LIGHTING, DRAKE STREET TRAIL CONNECTION, TRANSIT STOP ENHANCEMENTS, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL, RAZORBACK GREENWAY ASPHALT REPLACEMENT, GARLAND AVENUE, AND NORTH STREET CORRIDOR PROJECTS WHEREAS, the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is providing more opportunities for Federal funding assistance; and WHEREAS, grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), the Surface Transportation Bock Grant -Attributable Program (STBGP- A), and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that will provide over $13 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region; and WHEREAS, the funding for selected projects will be at an 80/20 Federal and Local participating ratio, up to the maximum Federal -aid available; and WHEREAS, seven projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Grant Program Existing/New Project Description Amount Project RP Existing Rupple Road Lighting — Persimmon to MLK $500,000 AP Existing Drake Street Trail Connections $300,000 AP New Transit Stop Enhancements $150,000 AP New Mission Blvd Trail Phase 3 $600,000 TP New Razorback Greenway Asphalt Replacement $250,000 STBGP-A New Garland Ave. (Hwy 112) $2,000,000 STBGP-A New North Street Corridor Garland to College) $500,000 WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, the Transportation Committee reviewed the grant project proposals and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply to the full City Council for approval NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Page 1 Resolution: 60-25 File !Number: 2025-9 79 Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes Mayor Rawn to submit applications for 80% federal 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission for the above identified projects. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby agrees to participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including providing the local match requirement. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of these projects. Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of Transportation and Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to initiate action to implement these projects. PASSED and APPROVED on February 18, 2025 Approved: &10� Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest':: �a rA" T! Aveny' Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Page 2 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (NWARPC) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) IFFY 2026 Project Application (Construction Projects Only) Section 1. Policy and Project Information 2. Project Requirements, Local Commitment and Funding 3. Project Development 4. Project Background, Overview, Benefits, and Planning NWARPC DISCLAIMER: This notice is in accordance with the NWARPC 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in cooperation with local agencies, the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration. Documents are funded in part through grant(s) from the FHWA, FTA, and/or the U.S. Department of Transportation. The views and opinions of the NWARPC expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the U.S. Department of Transportation. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR PROGRAM OF PROJECTS (POP): The public participation procedures outlined in the NWARPC Public Participation Plan (PPP) with respect to TIP development serve as the public participation process required for the development of transit projects as per FTA Circular 9030.1E. Specifically, the public participation procedures outlined in the PPP will serve to satisfy the Program of Projects (POP) requirements of the Section 5307, Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program for the University of Arkansas/Razorback Transit and Ozark Regional Transit. The NARTS and any and all public transit operators will address the POP requirements as per FTA Circular 9030.1E. Additionally, any and all public transit operator's capital projects and operational costs are included in the NARTS TIP which is developed through a cooperative and collaborative process with interested parties and other private and public transportation providers. NWARPC NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: The NWARPC complies with all civil rights provisions of federal statutes and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Therefore, the NWARPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion or disability, in the admission, access to and treatment in NWARPC's programs and activities, as well as the NWARPC's hiring or employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the NWARPC's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Nicole Gibbs, AICP, Regional Planner— EEO/DBE (ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator), 1311 Clayton, Springdale, AR 72762, (479) 751- 7125, (Voice/TTY 711 or 1-800-285-1131) or ngibbs@nwarpc.org; Para Ilamadas en espanol, marques el 866-656-1842; para Ilamadas en ingles, marques el 711 o directamente al 800-285-1131 o ngibbs@nwarpc.org. This notice is available from the ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator in large print, on audiotape and in Braille. If information is needed in another language, contact NWARPC. Si se necesita information en otro idioma, comuniquese con NWARPC. Section 1. Policy and Project Information IFFY 2026 TAP Project Application Timeline: Call for Projects: January 5, 2025 Project Application Deadline: April 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM, CT Project Sponsor Presentation to TAC Committee: April 17, 2025 TAP Funding Background: In 2012, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) designated the Fayetteville -Springdale -Rogers, AR -MO urbanized area as a Transportation Management Area (TMA). This TMA designation provides Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds to the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) based on the 2010 Census Urbanized Area population of 295,083. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) provides federal apportioned suballocated funding to the Fayetteville -Springdale -Rogers AR -MO Urbanized area. Under current BIL, funds can be utilized for all eligible transportation projects at the discretion of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which is the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission/Policy Committee (NWARPC). Availability of approximately $1.3 million is anticipated. Availability of FFY 2026 and subsequent years funds are subiect to Congressional action. The TAP is a federally funded, 80% Federal/20% local, reimbursable program and projects must meet and follow the ARDOT Local Public Agency (LPA) federal -aid process for reimbursement. Funds must be used for eligible projects that are submitted by eligible entities and chosen through a competitive process. The LPA Manual can be found at: http://www.ardot.gov/divisions/local-programs/local-public- agency-proiect-manual/ The TAP provides funding for programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives, including on and off road pedestrian and bicycle facilities; infrastructure projects for improving non -driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility; community improvement activities and environmental mitigation; safe routes to school projects; and projects or construction of boulevards and other roadways largely in the right-of-way of former Interstate System routes or other divided highways. Additional information on TAP can be found at: www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/ transportation alternatives/guidance/ta guidance 2022.pdf A local sponsor must provide at least 20% of the eligible project costs in cash. Federal funds from other sources cannot be used to match these funds. This is a reimbursable program overseen by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), which means once the sponsor receives an official Notice to Proceed from ARDOT, up to 80% of the costs directly attributable to the construction of the project can be reimbursed. The local sponsor is responsible for maintaining records and proving that expenses are legitimate and directly related to the project. This may be in the form of receipts, time sheets, etc. A goal of the 2045 NWARPC Metropolitan Transportation Plan is to expand the bicycle and pedestrian network in Benton and Washington counties and grow the Heritage Trail system. This network will connect active transportation plans across the region's cities, linking key destinations such as employment centers, schools, parks, and historic sites. The plan emphasizes regional commitment to developing these facilities and encourages cities to align their planning with the NWA Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Page 2of12 Guidelines: The following guidelines will be used to select projects for funding that are consistent with NWARPC board -adopted regional plans, policies, and initiatives and the FHWA Transportation Alternatives Program Implementation Guidance. Applications are encouraged to demonstrate implementation of regional plans (e.g. Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP); Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) and Vision Zero Policy; Congestion Management Process; Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Architecture; Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO); NWA Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan; Connect NWA Transit Development Plan; NWA Transportation Alternatives Analysis; NWA Energy & Environment Innovation (EEI) Plan; NWA Open Space Plan; and Cave Springs Area Karst Resource Conservation Study). 1.1 Project Selection and Scoring. All projects will be scored utilizing the same criteria. Project selection will be based on the overall number of projects submitted, availability of funding, and demonstrated need. Scores and ranking of applications will be determined by a committee. 1.2 Minimum Project Size. The proposed total project cost shall be a minimum of $125,000. TAP Request $100,000 80% Federal Share Local Match 25,000 20% Local Match Total Project $125,000 100% 1.3 Maximum Amount Per Project Sponsor. A goal is to allocate no more than 50% of the TAP funds to a single project sponsor in one year. There is the understanding that funding should be equitably distributed within the Urbanized Area. 1.4 Funding of Construction Ready Projects. TAP funds will be awarded for the construction phase of a selected project. Preliminary Engineering and Final Design, Environmental, Right-of-way, and Utility Relocation is the responsibility of the applicant and must meet Federal -aid requirements. 1.5 Implementation of Regional Plans. Project sponsors should focus on projects that will provide on - road and off -road active transportation facilities connecting to the existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian networks as described in the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, NWA Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and NWA Heritage Trail Plan, reduce transportation emissions as described in the NWA Energy & Environment Innovation (EEI) Plan, and align with safety strategies in the NWA Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Vision Zero Policy. 1.6 Application and Deadline Requirement. All project sponsors must submit an application for funding and meet the required deadline, as noted above. 1.7 Obligation of Funds. All projects awarded must meet the obligation deadline of September 30, 2026. (Note: The project will need to be through the ARDOT process and submitted to FHWA by the end of August to obligate funds before the September deadline). 1.8 Criteria for Project Selection. Projects will be evaluated and scored based on the following categories: • Connectivity • Implementation of NWARPC • Safety Board -adopted regional plans • Barriers to mobility/usability 1.9 Federal -Aid Project Requirements. Projects are required to be designed to AASHTO and Federal Standards/Guidelines. 1.10 Application Submittal. Submit electronic applications to ngibbs@nwarpc.org or submit paper applications to NWARPC, 1311 Clayton St., Springdale, AR 72762. For more information on this program or questions related to the application process, please contact Nicole Gibbs, Transportation Programs Manager/Regional Planner, (479) 751-7125 x105, or visit https://www.nwarpc.org/funding-programs/. 1.11 Resolution. A signed resolution from the Applicant's governing body is required to be submitted with the application. See sample resolution at the end of this document. Page 3 of 12 NWARPC Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) FFY2026 Project Application (Construction Only) Project Sponsor Data: Sponsor Jurisdiction: City of Fayetteville Phone Number: (479) 444-3416 Primary Contact: Matt Mihalevich Partners: None General Project Data: Project Title: Drake Street Trail Connnections E-mail: mmihalevich@fayetteville-ar.gov Project Purpose: To construct a trail connection from the Razorback Greenway to College Ave. Project Priority (if submitting multiple project applications) 1 of 2 Please Attach a Project Site Plan, Vicinity Map, and Proposed Cross -Section Project Overview: General Project Overview and Description (500-character limit) The City of Fayetteville is applying for additional funding in the amount of $300,000 to complete the construction the Drake Street Trail connection to the Razorback Regional Greenway. The project will convert the existing four lane section of Drake Street into two vehicle lanes and a protected two-way cycle track and a 10 foot wide trail connecting to Gordon Long Park and the Razorback Regional Greenway. The trail and cycle track will total 4,376 linear feet and provide a direct link within '/2 mile of 1,958 residential homes and 266 businesses to Gordon Long Park and the Razorback Regional Greenway. This project has been awarded $1 Million in FFY 2024 and IFFY 2025 TAP funds through the NWARPC. The project is fully designed and is currently out to bid. The engineers estimated cost of the project is $1,659,741. Including the 20% local match of $250,000, we still have a deficit of $409,741 to complete the project. A detective alternative has been included in the bid that removes the concrete bump outs, reduced curb radii, shorter crosswalk lengths and other safety improvements along the south side of Drake Street. If awarded an additional $300,000 in funding, it would allow the full project to be constructed restoring the pedestrian safety improvements. Page 4 of 12 Section 2. Project Requirements, Local Commitment and Project Funding (10 Points) 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Required Match/Local Support. Project sponsors must provide a minimum of 20% local funding match for all projects. (Note: This a reimbursable program through ARDOT.) Requested Project Funding Percentage TAP Funds $ 300,000.00 80.0 Local Match $ 75,000.00 20.0 3 Project Cost $75,000.00 100 (20% - No in -kind) Attach copy of required resolution authorizing the project. Resolution number: 60-25 02/18/25 Approval date: What source of funds will be used by the local sponsor to match the federal funds? Sales Tax Revenue Is local funding currently available/budgeted? Yes �✓ NoF] Planning. 2.2.1 List a local or regional plan in which the project is included: The Drake Street Trail connection is identified on the Fayetteville Active Transportation Plan, the NWA Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and Fayetteville's 2018 Mobility Plan This project aligns with many of the goals of these plans. Public Access. The project must be open for public access. 2.3.1. Is the property currently owned by the local Jurisdiction? Yes O No O 2.3.2 Is the project located on public right-of-way? Yes No O 2.3.3 Is the project located in an easement that allows for public access? Yeso No Maintenance. What governmental entity will be responsible for the short- and long-term project operation and maintenance? Both Short and Long-term maintenance will be performed by City of Fayetteville Public Wo Page 5 of 13 2.5. Link to Surface Transportation. All projects must link to the surface transportation system. A project must have a strong link to surface transportation in order to compete for this funding. Describe how this project links to the surface transportation system. The proposed Drake Street cycle track and multi -use trail project will provide a vital surface transportation link for cyclists and pedestrians to access the Razorback Regional Greenway at Gordon Long Park on Gregg St. in Fayetteville. Physical constraints such as Scull Creek have produced fractured street connectivity in this area and the proximity of amenities such as Gordon Long Park and the Razorback 2.6 Federal -Aid Project Requirements. Has the project been designed to Federal -aid Guidelines? PE/Environmental Yes No Engineering/Design Yes QJ1 No ROW Yes No Utility Relocation Yes No 2•7 Project Site Plan, Vicinity Map, Location Map and Cross-section. Provide legible map(s) of the project location. The map(s) should be good enough to be easily -reproducible and should include the following: • Project path. The map should clearly show where the project will be located. • North arrow. • Pertinent landmarks. • If appropriate, a Legend identifying any other items on the map (i.e. existing paths or sidewalks, previous phases of the project, etc.) 2.8 Safety. Describe how this project will improve the safety of the transportation system. Please cite any studies that show a reduction in crash rates and/or reduction in serious and fatal injuries based on the type of project proposed. Please describe how safety will be improved for all users of the facility: pedestrians and bicyclists. The current 4 lane street has been identified by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) as particularity dangerous. The recommended road diet solution has proven to reduce crashes by 19-47% according to FHWA. Installing a protected bike lane is a proven safety measure to reduce crashes for by 49% according to FHWA. This project will imnrnve safety for all users of the facility esnecially nedestrians and hicvclists_ 2.9 Previous Federal Funding If this project (or phase of this project) has previously received Federal TAP or STBG funding (ARDOT or NWARPQ, please describe the status of the project(s). (S00 character max) his project was awarded $1 Million in FFY 2024 and FFY 2025 TAP funds through the IWARPC. The project has completed all federal funding requirements and is currently ut to bid. The estimated cost of the project is $1,659,741, leaving a deficit of 409,741. A detective alternative has been included in the bid that removes many afety improvements to Drake Street. If awarded, the requested additional funds would Ilow the full project to be constructed restoring the safety improvements. 2.10 Project Construction Estimate This form is limited to 20 items. If you have more items use excel file provided. Item of Work Quantity Units Unit Cost Item Cost 1 Demolition 1.0 L.S. $ 155,296 $ 155,296.00 2 Compacted Embankment 1,047.0 C.Y. $ 30.00 $ 31,410.00 3 Subgrade Preparation 2,387.0 S.Y. $ 3.00 $ 7,161.00 4 Aggregate Base (Class 7) 272.0 C.Y. $ 308.24 $ 83,841.28 5 Concrete Pavement 2,463.0 S.Y. $ 80.69 $ 198,739.47 6 Concrete Curb & Gutter 1,484.0 L.F. $ 30.00 $ 44,520.00 7 Drainage Structures 3.0 E.A. $ 7,166.61 $ 21,500.01 8 Retaining Wall 337.0 L.F. $ 460.00 $ 155,020.00 9 Conduit (Future Lighting) 1,050.0 L.F. $ 13.86 $ 14,553.00 10 Railings 188.0 L.F. $ 351.60 $ 66,100.80 11 Concrete Drainage Pipe 43.0 L.F. $ 159.19 $ 6,845.17 12 3-Sided Box Culvert 2.0 E.A. $ 225,000 $ 450,000.00 13 Wing Walls 4.0 E.A. $ 20,000.( $ 80,000.00 14 Delineators 26.0 E.A. $ 200.00 $ 5,200.00 15 Signs 13.0 E.A. $ 378.85 $ 4,925.05 16 Topsoil and Sod 2,174.0 S.Y. $ 6.22 $ 13,522.28 17 Erosion Control 1.0 L.S. $ 30,000.( $ 30,000.00 18 Pavement Markings 1.0 L.S. $ 169,107 $ 169,107.00 19 Traffic Control 1.0 L.S. $ 40,000.( $ 40,000.00 20 Mobilization 1.0 Total L.S. $ 82,000.( Estimated Project Cost $ 82,000.00 $ 1,659,741.( Requested TAP Funds (up to 80% of construction cost) $ 300,000.00 Local Sponsor Match (at least 20% of construction cost) $ 1,359,741.( Source of Estimate/Estimator: Crafton Tull/ Luke Jost Page 7 of 13 Section 3. Project Development (20 Possible Points) Current Design Plans Level Preliminary (10%) ❑ Partially Complete (30%-60%) ❑ Final Plans (90%-100%) ❑✓ Engineer Crafton Tull Under Contract? ❑✓ Yes ❑ No (Please attach drawings) Rights -of -Way (ROW) Already within public ROW ❑✓ New ROW Required ❑ Property Owners Identified? ❑ Yes ❑ No Donation Expected? ❑ Yes ❑ No Number of Project Owners Purchase Options/Agreements? ❑ Yes ❑ No Utilities Conflicts Does the project have utilities that must be relocated prior to construction? ❑ Yes ❑■ No List any utilities with conflicts: Utility coordination initiated (utilities with conflicts notified of project) ❑ Yes ❑ No Environmental Agency Letters Requested? Yes Potential environmental impacts (list): Tier 3 Categorical Exclusion FHWA approved 8/2024 Project Timeline Provide detailed timeline or complete table below. 2025 2026 Jan - Mar Apr- Jun July - Sep Oct - Dec Jan - Mar Apr- Jun July - Sep Oct - Dec Design ✓ Environmental Utilities Right-of-way Start Construction Please describe any additional preliminary work that has been done to facilitate this project. Design is complete and all federal funding requirements have been met. Page 8 of 13 3.1 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Does the project provide a future or planned extension and/or connection to the regional trail system? 3.1.1 Northwest Arkansas Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan(NWARBPMP) and/or Heritage Trail Plan. Is the project shown in the NWARBPM Plan? Yes • No Is the project show in the Heritage Trail Plan? Yes No • Is the project a Catalyst project in the NWARBPM Plan? Yes No 3.1.2 Local Master Trail Plan or Local Comprehensive Plan. Is the project listed in a local Plan? Yes • No Name: Active Transportation Plan Adoption Date: 02/21 /2023 Ordinance #: Res. 43-23 3.2 Connectivity. Does the project provide a future or planned extension and/or connection to the regional trail system? Does the project connect to other transportation modes and/ or transportation facilities? 3.2.1 Connection to/from a neighborhood. Yes No Name: Lakeside Village Apt Distance: 100 LF 3.2.2 Connection to/from employment retail center. Yes No Name: Potters House. O'Reil Distance 100 LF 3.2.3 Connection to/from a school. Yes No Name: The New School Distance 1,900 LF 3.2.4 Connection to/from a community, regional, state, and/or national park. Yes No Name: Gordon Long Park Distance 100 LF 3.2.5 Trailhead Construction and facilities Yes No Name: Razorback Greenwav Trailhe, 3.3 Project Length/Width Project length in linear feet (if applicable): 4,376 Project width in feet (if applicable): 10 3.4 Barriers to Mobility/Usability. Does the project address a barrier to mobility or usability? Does it address general ADA mobility? Does it address challenges to active transportation such as steep hills, stairs, sharp curves, intersections, etc.? Does the project enhance the user experience? Currently the access to the Razorback Regional Greenway from this part of town is limited and not suitable for all ages and abilities. The sidewalk is not continuous on the north side of Drake Street so the cycle track installation will remove a current barrier and provide a protected space for bicycles and pedestrians. On the south side of Drake c+a......a a... ,.:.a.......ii.:,. ..a a... ....i...s .. ... .,..a a... .,......,...,...........i.:.,.... i...,......:ii ...rc.... a.:.. Page 9 of 13 Section 4. Project Background, Overview, Benefits, and Planning Process (70 Possible Points*) 4.1.Provide a detailed project overview. What improvements are proposed? What steps are being taken to ensure the project promotes multi -modal transportation and design aspirations consistent with the regional plan and CARTS Multi -Modal Infrastructure Guidelines? Include project limits, street facility names, and project cross -sections. (3000 character limit) — 20 points The section of Drake Street from College Ave. to Quail Creek Dr. was constructed as a four -lane minor arterial roadway adjacent to The Links Apartments. This street has a dead end at the west end and there are no plans to extend Drake Street in the future, so the existing right of way is available for a trail connection all of the way to Gordon Long Park. The street has very low traffic volume (1,800 ADT) because it is not a through street, but it encourages short bursts of high-speed travel due to the very wide street cross section and large turning radii. The project will reduce Drake Street from four lanes to two lanes and include a 9-foot-wide by 3,204 Linear foot long cycle track with a 2-foot-wide concrete curb median buffer. The conversion of the northern most traffic lane to a cycle track will reduce the street cross section to 2 through lanes with either a continuous turn lane in the center or parallel parking on the south side. The cycle track will separate cyclists from vehicles by placing a 6-inch-tall by 2 feet wide concrete median with reflective posts on top as needed to delineate the lanes. Intersections will have reflective green bicycle markings on the pavement and signage for motorists and cycle track users. The cycle track will transition at the terminus of Drake Street to a 10-foot-wide multi -use trail. This trail will be 1,172 feet long constructed of concrete and include a 40-foot bridge spanning Scull Creek and a 40-foot bridge over a tributary. Once completed, the trail and cycle track will total 4,376 linear feet and connect the neighborhoods east of Scull Creek to Gordon Long Park and the Razorback Regional Greenway. This project aligns with the goals of the regional and local transportation plans by providing separated space for bicycles and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Page 10 of 13 4.2.Describe the purpose of the project and how it will benefit the affected communities. What user groups will be positively affected? If the project has a larger regional benefit, please describe this connection. If this is a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) eligible project, include what schools would benefit. (3000 character limit) — 20 points The section of the Razorback Regional Greenway that bisects Gordon Long Park currently sees an average of 600 users per day. The trail in this location closely follows along the west side of Scull Creek. The topography of the creek without a bridge naturally restricts access to the neighborhoods on the east side of the trail. The City ran a model that identified all of the residences and business within '/2 mile of this project and found that there were 1,958 residential units, 266 businesses and 3,852 employees in this immediate area north, east and south of Drake Street. This is a significant number of potential trail and parkland users that are currently cut off from these amenities due to challenging topography and poor connectivity. This project will serve people of all demographics including many who may not have access to a vehicle and depend on other modes for transportation. We expect this connection will become an important active transportation connection with the many employment destinations along College Ave., dense neighborhoods and apartments along Drake Street and the direct connect to the Razorback Regional Greenway. Page 11 of 13 4.3.Describe any planning or public input process used in development of this project. If the proposed project is in an existing bicycle/pedestrian plan, street plan, master plan, or other long-range plan, please identify this as well. Describe how this project will connect to existing infrastructure to aavance access to the regions active transaortation networK. iluuu cnaracter iimit) — zu Doints In May and June of 2023, the City solicited public input through our on-line Speak Up survey form. 97 people responded to the survey with 90% voicing support for the connectivity this project will provide. On May 30th, 2025, a public meeting was held with around 30 participants including adjacent property owners with concerns we were able to address in the design. The Drake Street connection to Scull Creek Trail is identified on the Fayetteville Active Transportation Plan and the NWA Bike/Walk plan. In addition, the City has received several requests for this connection from adjacent neighbors who have presented their request to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC). The project scores 47.8 out of 54 in the Fayetteville trail prioritization matrix. Based on this input, the City has placed the connection as a high priority for development and is requesting funding make it possible. n .. A-1:a:....... 1A:L.............J..A L,........ i.... a.......,.........J:.... a........:....a ......I:a..., .,,A �.. F 1.......... ...... Y ... Y ......b ... 1....1..7 costs vs. benefits considerations. Sponsor Authorization and Certification To be completed by the chief executive officer (Mayor, City Manger, County Judge, etc.) By Checking the box below, I attest that the information contained in this application is truthful and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the provision of false or misleading information can lead to the withdrawal of TAP funding. I do hereby certify that I will comply with all federal, state, and ARDOT regulations for submittal of plans and specifications and follow the LAP manual. Additionally, I certify that local matching funds are available for the project. I agree a resolution has been adopted for this project. ❑✓ I AGREE Authorized Signatory: Name: Molly Rawn Phone: (479)575-8330 Title: Mayor of Fayetteville Signature: Email: mayor@fayetteville-ar.gov Page 12 of 13 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 60-25 File Number: 2025-171 2025 TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID (GRANT APPLICATION): A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR THE RUPPLE ROAD LIGHTING, DRAKE STREET TRAIL CONNECTION, TRANSIT STOP ENHANCEMENTS, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL, RAZORBACK GREENWAY ASPHALT REPLACEMENT, GARLAND AVENUE, AND NORTH STREET CORRIDOR PROJECTS WHEREAS, the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is providing more opportunities for Federal funding assistance; and WHEREAS, grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), the Surface Transportation Bock Grant -Attributable Program (STBGP- A), and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that will provide over $13 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region; and WHEREAS, the funding for selected projects will be at an 80/20 Federal and Local participating ratio, up to the maximum Federal -aid available; and WHEREAS, seven projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Grant Program Existing/New Project Description Amount Project RP Existing Rupple Road Lighting — Persimmon to MLK $500,000 AP Existing Drake Street Trail Connections $300,000 AP New Transit Stop Enhancements $150,000 AP New Mission Blvd Trail Phase 3 $600,000 TP New Razorback Greenway Asphalt Replacement $250,000 STBGP-A New Garland Ave. (Hwy 112) $2,000,000 STBGP-A New North Street Corridor Garland to College) $500,000 WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, the Transportation Committee reviewed the grant project proposals and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply to the full City Council for approval NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Page 1 Resolution: 60-25 File !Number: 2025-9 79 Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes Mayor Rawn to submit applications for 80% federal 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission for the above identified projects. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby agrees to participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including providing the local match requirement. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of these projects. Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of Transportation and Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to initiate action to implement these projects. PASSED and APPROVED on February 18, 2025 Approved: &10� Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest':: �a rA" T! Aveny' Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Page 2 f w ¢ A —a► A�, �; w a �-- R REDBUD L w g 1 4 ; „. 1 Gordon rc LL,>.. Long�ParNdelk J„� j Q i p �i+j : Y { '" J�giE- -'s=. �O sm Z `¢- Le:3'. 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D, m Q� N < Q a p Meado p z x' Valley Trail GA RRETT DR E a Y o p x c or PRIVATE w 1 eOB PL PRIVATE 2ta3 22DO P ai • Residential Unit It958units) - -- Drake_Street_Trail Drake Street Trail Connection and Cycletrack 0 400 800 1,600 Business (266 Businesses) Trails (Multi -Use) Feet 2.696Fult-Time - ---Streams Proposed 2015 TAP Funding Project iV 1.156 Part -Time 1 inch = 800 feet 1/2 Mile Distance from Trail Document Path: G-\GIS2\Pro)ects\2013\Trails--Drake Street Trail ConnectionWaps\Drake Street Trail Connection mxd CORRIDORS ANALYSIS Figure 7-2 Road Diet Candidates Based on Current Traffic Volumes Road Diet Candidates 4 Lane Roads Fewer than 20,000 vehicles/day 4 Lane Roads 20,000 to 25,000 vehicles/day ti 71 �o y c�BLVD 7-4 Fayetteville Mobility Plan Ca� Crafton Tull ® architecture I engineering I surveying 300 North College Ave, Suite 317, Fayetteville, AR 72701 479.636.4838 Final Cost Estimate Drake Street Trail Fayetteville, Arkansas BASE BID March 6, 2025 Quantitv Unit Unit Cost Total Clearing 1.0 ACRE $10,000 $10,000 Grubbing 1.0 ACRE $5,000 $5,000 Removal and Disposal of Curb 922 L.F. $8 $7,376 Removal and Disposal of Pavement 1,870 S.Y. $30 $56,100 Removal and Disposal of Sidewalk 639 S.Y. $30 $19,170 Undercut and Stone Backfill 10 CY $75 $750 Undercut and Backfill 902 CY $50 $45,100 Rock Excavation 10 S.Y. $200 $2,000 Unclassified Excavation (Plan Quantity) 392 C.Y. $25 $9,800 Compacted Embankment (Plan Quantity) 1,047 C.Y. $30 $31,410 Subgrade Preparation 2,387 S.Y. $3 $7,161 Aggregate Base Course (Class 7) 272 C.Y. 1 $120 $32,640 Portland Cement Concrete Base (4" U.T.) 566 S.Y. $75 $42,450 Portland Cement Concrete Base (6" U.T.) 50 S.Y. $175 $8,750 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (6" U.T., Stamped & Colored) 97 S.Y. $90 $8,730 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (6" U.T.) 34 S.Y. $75 $2,550 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (4" U.T., Colored) 17 S.Y. $80 $1,360 Portland Cement Concrete Driveway 24 1 S.Y. $90 $2,160 Mobilization (5% Maximum) 1 L.SUM $76,000 $76,000 Maintenance of Traffic 1 L.SUM $25,000 $25,000 18" Reinforced Concrete Pipe (Class III) 4 L.F. $200 $800 22"x13" Reinforced Concrete Arch Pipe (Class III) 39 L.F. $155 $6,045 Drop Inlet (4' Dia. Curb Inlet) 1 EA. $4,500 $4,500 Drop Inlet (4'x6' Curb Inlet) 1 EA. $7,000 $7,000 Drop Inlet (Reverse Curb Inlet) 1 EA. $10,000 $10,000 Guardrail (Weathering Steel) 95 L.F. $500 $47,500 Solid Sodding 2,174 S.Y. $6 $11,957 Topsoil Furnished and Placed 241 C.Y. $7 $1,567 Concrete Island (Cycle Track Median) 566 S.Y. $100 $56,600 Concrete Walks 1,725 S.Y. $70 $120,750 Hand Railing (Black) 93 1 L.F. $200 $18,600 Concrete Combination Curb and Gutter 1,050 L.F. $30 $31,500 Concrete Combination Curb and Gutter (Mountable) 434 L.F. $30 $13,020 Roadway Construction Control 1 L.SUM $15,000 $15,000 Wheelchair Ramps 53 S.Y. $115 $6,095 Non -Metallic Conduit (1-1/2") 1,050 L.F. $11 $11,550 Concrete Pull Box (12"x12") 12 EA. $250 $3,000 Standard Sign 77 S.F. $25 $1,925 Channel Post Sign Support 13 EA. $310 $4,030 Dumped Riprap (Grouted) 10 C.Y. $100 $1,000 Trench and Excavation Safety Systems 1 L.SUM $5,000 $5,000 Wingwalls & Appurtenances 4 EA. $20,000 $80,000 Retaining Wall (Arkansas Sandstone Color and Seal) 337 L.F. 1 $460 $155,020 Remove & Reset Sign 10 EA. $250 $2,500 Erosion Control 1 L.SUM $25,000 $25,000 Concrete Flume 206 S.F. $30 $6,180 Sidewalk Underdrain 1 EA. $5,000 $5,000 40' 3-Sided Box Culvert (20' Width) 1 L.SUM $250,000 $250,000 40' 3-Sided Box Culvert (14' Width) 1 L.SUM $200,000 $200,000 TAPCO DP200 Surface Mount Delineator (36" H, 3" OD) 26 EA. $200 $5,200 Tree Protection Fence 256 L.F. $100 $25,600 Remove Existing Striping 1 L.SUM $3,000 $3,000 MMA Pavement Marking (Yellow) 3,143 S.F. $15 $47,145 MMA Pavement Marking (White) 2,574 S.F. $15 $38,610 MMA Pavement Marking (Green) 2,028 S.F. $15 $30,420 MMA Pavement Marking (Brick Red) 618 S.F. $15 $9,270 MMA Pavement Marking (Words) 5 EA. $450 $2,250 MMA Pavement Marking (Arrows) 6 EA. $450 $2,700 MMA avemen MarKing ym o s 2 EA. 450 900 I U I AL - t3ASt blU $7,bOV,141 DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1 Clearing 0.3 ACRE $10,000 $3,000 Grubbing 0.3 ACRE $5,000 $1,500 Removal and Disposal of Curb 890 L.F. $8 $7,120 Removal and Disposal of Pavement 1,304 S.Y. $30 $39,120 Removal and Disposal of Sidewalk 267 S.Y. $30 $8,010 Unclassified Excavation (Plan Quantity) 81 C.Y. $25 $2,025 Compacted Embankment (Plan Quantity) 62 C.Y. $30 $1,860 Subgrade Preparation 920 S.Y. $3 $2,760 Aggregate Base Course (Class 7) 102 C.Y. $120 $12,240 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (6" U.T., Stamped & Colored) 97 S.Y. $90 $8,730 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (6" U.T.) 34 S.Y. $75 $2,550 Portland Cement Concrete Driveway 24 S.Y. $90 $2,160 Mobilization (5% Maximum) 1 L.SUM $11,000 $11,000 Maintenance of Traffic 1 L.SUM $15,000 $15,000 22"x13" Reinforced Concrete Arch Pipe (Class III) 39 L.F. $155 $6,045 Drop Inlet (4' Dia. Curb Inlet) 1 EA. $4,500 $4,500 Drop Inlet (4'x6' Curb Inlet) 1 EA. $7,000 $7,000 Drop Inlet (Reverse Curb Inlet) 1 EA. $10,000 $10,000 Solid Sodding 942 S.Y. $5.50 $5,181 Topsoil Furnished and Placed 76 C.Y. $6 $456 Concrete Walks 416 S.Y. $70 $29,120 Concrete Combination Curb and Gutter 1,011 L.F. $30 $30,330 Concrete Combination Curb and Gutter (Mountable) 434 L.F. $30 $13,020 Roadway Construction Control 1 L.SUM $6,000 $6,000 Wheelchair Ramps 46 1 S.Y. 1 $115 1 5,290 Remove and Reset Sign 5 EA. $250 $1,250 Erosion Control 1 L.SUM $5,000 $5,000 Concrete Flume 206 S.F. $30 $6,180 Sidewalk Underdrain 1 EA. $5,000 $5,000 ULDUG I AL I tKNA I t 9 1 V I AL Note: Costs for franchise utility relocation or right-of-way acqusistion are not included in this estimate. $Z59 ,447 Ii CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS Maintenance Statement Drake Street Trail Connections The City of Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Department currently performs full maintenance of the Razorback Greenway and Gordon Long. These crews through the Fayetteville Public Works Department will provide full maintenance of the Drake Street Trail Connections as shown below to ensure the trail is always operational and safe for public use. Maintenance Task Method Schedule Sweeping of Trail After each rain event Monthly Mowing 5 foot strip along both sides of trail Every 2 weeks Tree Pruning Removal of branches blocking access Spring and Fall Mowing around poles Weed eat around the poles Every two weeks during growing season. Trash Pickup Volunteers have adopted this trail and creek for trash removal. Every two weeks. Bridge Inspections Visually inspect bridges Annually Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 TIER 3 CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ARDOT JOB 040955 FAP TAPU-9142(56) DRAKE ST. TRAIL CONNECTION (FAYETTEVILLE)(S) WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS Submitted Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 4332(2) By the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration And the Arkansas Department of Transportation Prepared by Crafton Tull 901 N. 47th Street, Suite 400 Rogers, AR 72756 August 2024 August 19, 2024 Date of Approval K Randal Looney Environmental Coordinator Federal Highway Administration Job 040955 Tier 3 Categorical Exclusion Page 1 of 3 The ARDOT Environmental Division reviewed the referenced project and has determined it falls within the definition of the Tier 3 Categorical Exclusion as defined by the ARDOT/FHWA Programmatic Agreement on the processing of Categorical Exclusions. The purpose of the proposed project is to provide a multipurpose trail connection between US-71 B/College Avenue and the Razorback Greenway within Gordon Long Park, utilizing a route along Drake Street in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas. The proposed project would total approximately 3,300' of roadway improvements and approximately 1,000' of concrete trail. A project location map is attached. Drake Street currently has four 10-11' wide paved lanes with has curb and gutter drainage and 5' wide sidewalks on both sides of the roadway. The proposed improvements will consist of restriping this section of Drake Street to provide two 11' wide lanes for vehicular traffic, on -street parking, and a minimum of 8' wide multi -purpose trail with 2-4' wide raised traffic buffer. A 10' wide concrete trail will extend from the west end of Drake Street through Gordon Long Park to the Razorback Greenway with a bridge over Skull Creek. All work will remain within existing right of way. Design data for this project is as follows: Design Average Daily Percent Design Speed Year Traffic Trucks 2024 1,000 Not available 30 mph 2044 1,500 This project would not involve any relocations, hazardous materials, underground storage tanks, noise impacts, prime farmlands, public water supplies, or cultural resources. The cultural resources clearance is attached. A portion of the proposed project is located inside an EPA Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Disadvantage Community. Short-term impacts during construction are possible, while positive long-term impacts are anticipated for Environmental Justice/Title IV populations. Job 040955 Tier 3 Categorical Exclusion Page 2 of 3 The project will have minor impacts on Gorden Long Park, a Section 4(f) resource. A letter from the City of Fayetteville, acknowledging exemption to a Section 4(f) assessment is attached. Washington County participates in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Flood Insurance Program. The project lies within the Regulatory Floodway Zone AE. The final project design would be reviewed to confirm that the design is adequate and that the potential risk to life and property is minimized. Adjacent properties would not be impacted nor have a greater flood risk than that existed before construction of the project. None of the encroachments would constitute a significant floodplain encroachment or a significant risk to property or life. Based on the ARDOT noise policy, a noise analysis is not required for this project. The road restriping and pedestrian accommodations will not involve adding capacity, substantially changing the roadway alignment, or exposing noise sensitive land uses to traffic noise sources. In compliance with federal guidelines, local authorities would not require notification. Construction work to be undertaken along the existing Drake Street will be within the existing roadway surface, with no extension or modification. Within Gordon Long Park, no ponds, one freshwater emergent wetland (totaling approximately 0.20 acre), and approximately 81 linear feet of tributary that are likely jurisdictional under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act were identified (stream and wetland assessment is available upon request). Both Skull Creek and its unnamed tributary would be spanned with bridge footings outside the Ordinary High -Water Mark, thus no permanent impact on the streams. Potential impact would be temporary during construction. The proposed trail would impact approximately 0.015 acre of the southern edges of the wetland. The proposed project should be covered under a non -reporting Nationwide Permit 14 for Linear Transportation Projects and possibly a Short -Term Activity Authorization from the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality. The attached U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information for Planning and Consultation website species list identified the Gray Bat (Myotis grisescens), Indiana Bat (Myotis sodalist), Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subflavus), Northern Long -Eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis), Ozark Big -Eared Bat (Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii ingens), Eastern Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis ssp. jamaicensis), Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus), Rufa Red Knot (Calidris canutus rufa), Alligator Snapping Turtle (Machrochelys temminickii), Missouri Job 040955 Tier 3 Categorical Exclusion Page 3 of 3 Bladderpod (Physaria filiformis), and Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) as potentially occurring in the project area. No critical habitat for any threatened or endangered species was identified in the project area. The proposed project would not jeopardize the continued existence of tricolored bat (proposed endangered) or alligator snapping turtle (proposed threatened). The USFWS "Arkansas Multi -Species Determination Key" and "FHWA Programmatic Biological Opinion (PBO) for Transportation Projects within the Range of Indiana bat and Northern Long -Eared Bat" were evaluated for this project. It has been determined that the project would have "no effect" on the Piping Plover, and Rufa Red Knot, and is "not likely to adversely affect" the Eastern Black Rail, Gray Bat, Ozark Big -Eared Bat, or Missouri Bladderpod, and "may affect but is not likely to adversely affect" the Indiana Bat and Northern Long -Eared Bat. The Monarch Butterfly is a candidate species and not federally protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The USFWS recommends agencies implement conservation measures for candidate species, as these species may warrant protection in the future under the ESA. Native wildflowers would be planted on all disturbed areas after construction as a conservation measure. The Alligator Snapping Turtle is currently a proposed threatened species, and the Tricolored bat is a proposed endangered species; however, the proposed project would not jeopardize the continued existence of either species. A Public Involvement Meeting was held on May 30, 2024, at The Pendergraft Building, 2828 N. Mansfield Ave., Fayetteville, Arkansas 7270, from 4pm to 6pm. Project information was made available to the A public on the City of Fayetteville website from May 5, 2024, to May 30, 2024. The City of Fayetteville also sent informational letters to affected landowners and the University of Arkansas. A synopsis of the public comment period is attached. This project has been determined to generate minimal air quality impacts for Clean Air Act criteria pollutants and has not been linked with any special mobile source air toxic (MSAT) concerns. 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Box 2261 Little Rock, AR 72203-2261 RE: Washington County: Fayetteville Section 106 Review: FHWA Sarah Huckabee Sanders Governor Shea Lewis Secretary Proposed Undertaking: Drake St. Trail Connection (Fayetteville) (S) Cultural Resources Survey Report: A Cultural Resources Survey for The Proposed Drake Street Trail Connection Project (ArDOTJob 040955) In Washington County, Arkansas ArDOT Job Number: 040955 AHPP Tracking Number: 112507 Dear Mr. Seagraves: The staff of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) has reviewed the Phase I cultural resources survey report (CRS) and architectural resources survey report (ARS) for the above -referenced undertaking located in Sections 34 and 35, Township 17 North, Range 30 West in Washington County. The proposed project entails the establishment of a 1,328-meter-long trail corridor with a width of approximately 8 meters. The portion of the project area with anticipated ground disturbance measures 335 meters, and the portion of the project area with no anticipated ground disturbance measures 1,003 meters. Flat Earth Archeology conducted a Phase I cultural resources survey of the area of potential effect (APE). There are sixteen previously recorded historic or archeological sites located within 1 mile of the APE. The nearest sites to the APE include 3WA0728, 3WA1178, and 3WA0404, all of which are listed as precontact artifact scatters and are located approximately 400 meters from the perimeter of the project area. A total of 15 shovel test pits (STPs) were excavated and a pedestrian survey was conducted, all of which were negative for cultural materials. Additionally, Flat Earth Archeology conducted an architectural resource survey of the APE. A total of 19 historical structures were surveyed to investigate their potential eligibility for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Flat Earth Archeology recommended all 19 structures as ineligible for inclusion in the NRHP. The AHPP concurs that none of the structures are eligible for inclusion in the NRHP. Based on the provided information, the AHPP concurs with the finding of no historic properties affected pursuant to 36 CFR § 800.4(d)(1) for the proposed undertaking. In the event of a post -review discovery of historic properties within the area of potential effects, please contact the AHPP and other consulting parties in accordance with 36 CFR § 800.13(b)(3). Arkansas Historic Preservation Program 1100 North Street • Little Rock, AR 72201 • 501.324.9150 Arka nsas Prese rvation.com AHPP 112507 We appreciate the opportunity to review this undertaking. If you have any questions, contact Hannah Di Domenico at hannah.didomenico@arkansas.gov or 501.324.9876. Please refer to the AHPP Tracking Number listed above in any further correspondence. Sincerely, iCO Digitally signed by Hannah Di Domenico Hannah Di DOITI@n Date: 2024.07.10 10:57:17-05'00' for Scott Kaufman State Historic Preservation Officer and Director, AHPP cc: Randal Looney, Federal Highway Administration Dr. Melissa Zabecki, Arkansas Archeological Survey Arkansas Historic Preservation Program 1100 North Street • Little Rock, AR 72201 • 501.324.9150 Arka nsas Prese rvation.com CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS July 22nd, 2024 Katie Rose Advanced Environmental Impact analyst Assessments Section Environmental Division Arkansas Department Of Transportation Re: Job 040955 F.A.P. TAPU-9142(56) Drake St. Trail Connection (Fayetteville) (S) Washington County Dear Ms. Rose, We appreciate your review of the Categorical Exclusion for the Drake Street Trail Connections. During previous review, an exemption comment was requested in writing to Section 4(f) paragraph (g)(1). Please accept this letter stating that the City of Fayetteville agrees that the Drake Street Trail Connections would quality under exemptions, paragraph (g)(1) because the use of Gordon Long Park is solely for the purpose of preserving or enhancing an activity, feature, or attribute that qualifies the property for Section 4(f) protection. (g) Transportation enhancement activities, transportation alternatives projects, and mitigation activities, where: (1) The use of the Section 4(f) property is solely for the purpose of preserving or enhancing an activity, feature, or attribute that qualifies the property for Section 4(f) protection; and (2) The official(s) with jurisdiction over the Section 4(f) resource agrees in writing to paragraph (g)(1) of this section. Sincerely, 06_� Chris Brown, Public Works Director Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 x V 6"0&14 limit* M'M'R United States Department of the Interior/ FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Arkansas Ecological Services Field Office 110 South Amity Suite 300 Conway, AR 72032-8975 Phone: (501) 513-4470 Fax: (501) 513-4480 In Reply Refer To: Project Code: 2024-0054364 Project Name: Drake Trail extension February 26, 2024 Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location or may be affected by your proposed project To Whom It May Concern: The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be completed by visiting the IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested through the IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list. The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or designated critical habitat. A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a biological Project code: 2024-0054364 02/26/2024 evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12. If a Federal agency determines, based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation, that listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed within the consultation. More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of permit or license applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook" at: https: //www. fws. gov/sites/defaultlfiles/documents/endangered-specie s-consultation- handbook.pdf Migratory Birds: In addition to responsibilities to protect threatened and endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), there are additional responsibilities under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) to protect native birds from project -related impacts. Any activity, intentional or unintentional, resulting in take of migratory birds, including eagles, is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)). For more information regarding these Acts see https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-bird-permit/what- we-do. The MBTA has no provision for allowing take of migratory birds that may be unintentionally killed or injured by otherwise lawful activities. It is the responsibility of the project proponent to comply with these Acts by identifying potential impacts to migratory birds and eagles within applicable NEPA documents (when there is a federal nexus) or a Bird/Eagle Conservation Plan (when there is no federal nexus). Proponents should implement conservation measures to avoid or minimize the production of project -related stressors or minimize the exposure of birds and their resources to the project -related stressors. For more information on avian stressors and recommended conservation measures see https://www.fws.gov/library/collections/threats-birds. In addition to MBTA and BGEPA, Executive Order 13186: Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds, obligates all Federal agencies that engage in or authorize activities that might affect migratory birds, to minimize those effects and encourage conservation measures that will improve bird populations. Executive Order 13186 provides for the protection of both migratory birds and migratory bird habitat. For information regarding the implementation of Executive Order 13186, please visit https://www.fws.gov/partner/council-conservation- migratory-birds. We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Code in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office. 2of7 Project code: 2024-0054364 02/26/2024 Attachment(s): ■ Official Species List OFFICIAL SPECIES LIST This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action". This species list is provided by: Arkansas Ecological Services Field Office 110 South Amity Suite 300 Conway, AR 72032-8975 (501) 513-4470 3 of 7 Project code: 2024-0054364 02/26/2024 PROJECT SUMMARY Project Code: 2024-0054364 Project Name: Drake Trail extension Project Type: Recreation - New Construction Project Description: Trail construction from East Drake St to Gordon Long park. Project Location: The approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https: www.google.com/maps/@36.1013155,-94.15142266239238,14z 36.1013155,-94.15142266239238,14z Ali Ion Reywrrel "drCal clr IN Appleby Rd f e Lake aWra V1313-11a Aln►nc club c Counties: Washington County, Arkansas 4of7 Project code: 2024-0054364 02/26/2024 ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SPECIES There is a total of 11 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list. Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species. IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA Fisheriesl, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the Department of Commerce. See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions. 1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce. MAMMALS NAME STATUS Gray Bat Myotis grisescens Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: htWs:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6329 Indiana Bat Myotis sodalis Endangered There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat. Species profile: htWs:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5949 Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045 Ozark Big -eared Bat Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii ingens Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7245 Tricolored Bat Perimyotis sub flavus Proposed No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Endangered Species profile: htWs://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10515 Project code: 2024-0054364 02/26/2024 NAME STATUS Eastern Black Rail Laterallus jamaicensis ssp. jamaicensis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10477 Piping Plover Charadrius melodus Threatened Population: [Atlantic Coast and Northern Great Plains populations] - Wherever found, except those areas where listed as endangered. There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat. Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6039 Rufa Red Knot Calidris canutus rufa Threatened There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1864 REPTILES NAME STATUS Alligator Snapping Turtle Macrochelys temminckii Proposed No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Threatened Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4658 INSECTS NAME STATUS Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: htWs:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743 FLOWERING PLANTS NAME STATUS Missouri Bladderpod Physaria fili formis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5361 CRITICAL HABITATS THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION. YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO DETERMINE IF YOUR PROJECT(S) MAY HAVE EFFECTS ON ALL ABOVE LISTED SPECIES. 6 of 7 Project code: 2024-0054364 02/26/2024 IPAC USER CONTACT INFORMATION Agency: Fayetteville city Name: Boone Ruston Address: 901 N. 47th Street Address Line 2: Suite 400 City: Rogers State: AR Zip: 72756 Email boone.ruston@craftontull.com Phone: 4796364838 7of7 x V 6"0&14 limit* M'M'R United States Department of the Interior/ FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE U. Arkansas Ecological Services Field Office 110 South Amity Suite 300 Conway, AR 72032-8975 Phone: (501) 513-4470 Fax: (501) 513-4480 In Reply Refer To: Project code: 2024-0054364 Project Name: Drake Trail extension February 26, 2024 Subject: Consistency letter for'Drake Trail extension' for specified federally threatened and endangered species and designated critical habitat that may occur in your proposed project area consistent with the Arkansas Determination Key for project review and guidance for federally listed species (Arkansas Dkey). Dear Boone Ruston: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) received on February 26, 2024 your effect determination(s) for the 'Drake Trail extension' (the Action) using the Arkansas DKey within the Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) system. The Service developed this system in accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (87 Stat.884, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Based on your answers and the assistance in the Service's Arkansas DKey, you made the following effect determination(s) for the proposed Action: Species Eastern Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis ssp. jamaicensis) Gray Bat (Myotis grisescens) Indiana Bat (Myotis sodalis) Missouri Bladderpod (Physaria fili formis) Ozark Big -eared Bat (Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii ingens) Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) Rufa Red Knot (Calidris canutus ru fa) Status Listing Status Threatened Endangered Endangered Threatened Endangered Threatened Threatened Determination NLAA NLAA May affect NLAA NLAA No effect No effect Consultation with the Service is not complete. Further consultation or coordination with the Arkansas Ecological Services Office is necessary for those species with a determination of "may Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139207137 02/26/2024 affect' (MA) listed above. Please contact our office at 501-513-4470, arkansas_es_clearance@fws.gov, or your agency point of contact in the Arkansas Ecological Services Office to discuss methods to avoid or minimize potential adverse effects to those species. The Service concurs with the NLAA determination(s) for the species listed above. Your agency has met consultation requirements by informing the Service of the "No Effect' determinations. No further consultation for this project is required for these species. This letter confirms you may rely on effect determinations provided in the Arkansas Determination Key for project review and guidance for federally listed species to satisfy agency consultation requirements under Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (87 Stat. 884, as amended 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.; ESA). FHWA projects should not use the Arkansas Dkey for the Northern Long-eared Bat (NLEB) or Indiana Bat. Please complete the FHWA, FRA, FTA Programmatic Consultation for Transportation Projects affecting NLEB or Indiana Bat determination key. This key is intended for projects funded or authorized by FHWA, FRA, or FTA, that may affect the endangered Indiana bat and/or the threatened NLEB, which requires consultation with the Service under Section 7 of the ESA. The Service recommends that your agency contact the Arkansas Ecological Services Field Office or re-evaluate this key in IPaC if: 1) the scope, timing, duration, or location of the proposed project changes, 2) new information reveals the action may affect listed species or designated critical habitat; 3) a new species is listed or critical habitat designated. If any of the above conditions occurs, additional consultation with the Arkansas Ecological Services Field Office should take place before project changes are final or resources committed. This letter only covers the listed species in the above table. The following species may also occur in the Action area: ■ Alligator Snapping Turtle Macrochelys temminckii Proposed Threatened ■ Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate ■ Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Endangered • Tricolored Bat Perimyotis sub flavus Proposed Endangered If you determine your project may affect additional listed or proposed listed species not covered by the Arkansas ESFO DKey, please contact our office at 501-513-4470, arkansas_es_clearance@fws.gov, or your agency point of contact Arkansas ESFO to discuss methods to avoid or minimize potential adverse effects to those species. Candidate species are not afforded protection under the ESA; however, we recommend they be considered in project planning and that conservation measures be implemented to avoid or minimize impacts to individuals or their habitat as much as possible. Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act: The following resources are provided to project proponents and consulting agencies as additional information. Bald and golden eagles are not DKey Version Publish Date: 12/05/2023 2of9 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139207137 02/26/2024 included in this section 7(a)(2) consultation and this information does not constitute a determination of effects by the Service. The Service developed the National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines to advise landowners, land managers, and others who share public and private lands with Bald Eagles when and under what circumstances the protective provisions of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act may apply to their activities. The guidelines should be consulted prior to conducting new or intermittent activity near an eagle nest. Activity specific guidelines begin on page 10 of the document. To access a copy of the National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines please visit the Service's Bald and Golden Eagle Management webpage and scroll down to the Guidance and Tools section: https://www.fws.gov/library/collections/bald-and-golden-eagle-management If the recommendations detailed in the National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines cannot be followed, you may apply for a permit to authorize removal or relocation of an eagle nest in certain instances. To obtain an application form or contact information for Regional Migratory Bird Permit Offices please visit the Service's Bald and Golden Eagle Management webpage and scroll down to the Permits section: https://www.fws.gov/library/collections/bald-and-golden- eagle-management DKey Version Publish Date: 12/05/2023 3 of 9 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139207137 02/26/2024 Action Description You provided to IPaC the following name and description for the subject Action. 1. Name Drake Trail extension 2. Description The following description was provided for the project 'Drake Trail extension': Trail construction from East Drake St to Gordon Long park. The approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https: www. google.com/maps/(a)36.1013155,-94.15142266239238,14z Wa s huylon Regional WdKel Cu 'N Appleby Rd tit Laki saw vq cson a A,b, club t DKey Version Publish Date: 12/05/2023 4 of 9 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139207137 02/26/2024 Species Protection Measures DKey Version Publish Date: 12/05/2023 5 of 9 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139207137 02/26/2024 QUALIFICATION INTERVIEW 1. Have you made an effects determination of "no effect" for all species in the area of the project? A "no effect" determination means the project will have no beneficial effect, no short-term adverse effects, and no long-term adverse effects on any of the species on the IPaC-generated species list for the proposed project or those species habitat. A project with effects that cannot be meaningfully measured, detected or evaluated, effects that are extremely unlikely to occur, or entirely beneficial effects should not have a "no effect" determination. (If unsure, select "No"). No 2. Is the action authorized, funded, or being carried out by a Federal agency? Yes 3. Are you the the action agency or the designated non-federal representative? Yes 4. Choose the agency you represent in this consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: d. Federal Highway Administration 5. Will project proponents follow Special Provisions for avoidance and minimization measures for listed species in Arkansas? Yes 6. [Semantic] Does the project intersect designated critical habitat for the Leopard Darter? Automatically answered No 7. [Semantic] Does the project intersect designated critical habitat for the Neosho Mucket? Automatically answered No 8. [Semantic] Does the project intersect designated critical habitat for Yellowcheek Darter? Automatically answered No 9. [Semantic] Does the project intersect designated critical habitat for Rabbitsfoot? Automatically answered No 10. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the American burying beetle consultation area? Automatically answered No 11. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the red -cockaded woodpecker AOI? Automatically answered No DKey Version Publish Date: 12/05/2023 6 of 9 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139207137 02/26/2024 12. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Eastern black rail AOI? Automatically answered Yes 13. Will the project take place in freshwater herbaceous wetlands and/or wet prairies? Yes 14. Will any part of the project take place between March 15 and May 15 OR between July 15 and October 1? Yes 15. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the red knot AOI? Automatically answered Yes 16. Will the project affect sand and gravel areas or shorelines along rivers, lakes, or reservoirs? No 17. Does the project take place in marshy or flooded open field habitat? No 18. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Piping Plover AOI? Automatically answered Yes 19. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Whooping Crane AOI? Automatically answered No 20. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the interior least tern AOI? Automatically answered No 21. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Gray Bat AOI? Automatically answered Yes 22. Does the project involve changes to an existing bridge or large culvert? No 23. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Ozark Big -eared Bat AOI? Automatically answered Yes 24. Are there any caves within 0.5 mile of the project area? No 25. Does the project occur in a subdivision or urban area? No 26. Does the project involve blasting of any type or tree removal of greater than 10 acres? No DKey Version Publish Date: 12/05/2023 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139207137 02/26/2024 27. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Ozark Big -eared Bat cAOI? Automatically answered No 28. Will the activity affect the roosting environment of cave -dwelling bats (e.g., prescribed fire where smoke may enter hibernacula, filling of karst feature with material or liquid of any type, change in the structure or opening of the cave or feature)? No 29. [Semantic (same answer as "1.6"1 Will project proponents follow Special Provisions for avoidance and minimization measures for listed species in Arkansas? Automatically answered Yes 30. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Indiana bat AOI? Automatically answered Yes 31. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Benton County Cave Crayfish AOI? Automatically answered No 32. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Hell Creek Cave Crayfish AOI? Automatically answered No 33. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Ozark cavefish AOI? Automatically answered No 34. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Missouri bladderpod AOI? Automatically answered Yes 35. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Geocarpon AOI? Automatically answered No 36. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the running buffalo clover AOI? Automatically answered No 37. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Pondberry AOI? Automatically answered No DKey Version Publish Date: 12/05/2023 8 of 9 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139207137 02/26/2024 IPAC USER CONTACT INFORMATION Agency: Fayetteville city Name: Boone Ruston Address: 901 N. 47th Street Address Line 2: Suite 400 City: Rogers State: AR Zip: 72756 Email boone.ruston@craftontull.com Phone: 4796364838 DKey Version Publish Date: 12/05/2023 9 of 9 IIVI AIN 111.1111 United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Arkansas Ecological Services Field Office 110 South Amity Suite 300 Conway, AR 72032-8975 Phone: (501) 513-4470 Fax: (501) 513-4480 In Reply Refer To: Project code: 2024-0054364 Project Name: Drake Trail extension February 26, 2024 Subject: Consistency letter for the 'Drake Trail extension' project under the amended February 5, 2018, FHWA, FRA, FTA Programmatic Biological Opinion (dated March 23, 2023) for Transportation Projects within the Range of the Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat (NLEB). To whom it may concern: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has received your request dated February 26, 2024 to verify that the Drake Trail extension (Proposed Action) may rely on the concurrence provided in the amended February 5, 2018, FHWA, FRA, FTA Programmatic Biological Opinion Opinion (dated March 23, 2023) for Transportation Projects within the Range of the Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat (PBO) to satisfy requirements under section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (87 Stat.884, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Based on the information you provided (Project Description shown below), you have determined that the Proposed Action is within the scope and adheres to the criteria of the PBO, including the adoption of applicable avoidance and minimization measures. At least one of the qualification interview questions indicated an activity or portion of your project is consistent with a not likely to adversely affect determination therefore, the overall determination for your project is, may affect, and is not likely to adversely affect (NLAA) the endangered Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) and/or the endangered northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis). Consultation with the Service pursuant to section 7(a)(2) of the ESA (87 Stat. 884, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) is required. This "may affect - not likely to adversely affect" determination becomes effective when the lead Federal action agency or designated non-federal representative requests the Service rely on the PBO to satisfy the agency's consultation requirements for this project. Please provide this consistency letter to the lead Federal action agency or its designated non- federal representative with a request for review, and as the agency deems appropriate, submit for concurrence verification through the IPaC system. The lead Federal action agency or designated Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 non-federal representative should log into IPaC using their agency email account and click "Search by record locator". They will need to enter the record locator 686-139212887. For Proposed Actions that include bridge/culvert or structure removal, replacement, and/or maintenance activities: If your initial bridge/culvert or structure assessment documented signs of bat use or occupancy, or an assessment failed to detect Indiana bats and/or NLEBs, yet are later detected prior to, or during construction, please submit the Post Assessment Discovery of Bats at Bridge/Culvert or Structure Form (User Guide Appendix E) to this Service Office within 2 working days of any potential take. In these instances, potential incidental take of Indiana bats and/or NLEBs is covered under the Incidental Take Statement in the 2018 FHWA, FRA, FTA PBO (provided that the take is reported to the Service). If the Proposed Action is modified, or new information reveals that it may affect the Indiana bat and/or northern long-eared bat in a manner or to an extent not considered in the PBO, further review to conclude the requirements of ESA section 7(a)(2) may be required. For Proposed Actions that include bridge/culvert or structure removal, replacement, and/or maintenance activities: If your initial bridge/culvert or structure assessments failed to detect Indiana bats and/or NLEB use or occupancy, yet bats are later detected prior to, or during construction, please submit the Post Assessment Discovery of Bats at Bridge/Culvert or Structure Form (User Guide Appendix E) to this Service Office within 2 working days of the incident. In these instances, potential incidental take of Indiana bats and/or NLEBs may be exempted provided that the take is reported to the Service. If the Proposed Action may affect any other federally -listed or proposed species and/or designated critical habitat, additional consultation between the lead Federal action agency and this Service Office is required. If the proposed action has the potential to take bald or golden eagles, additional coordination with the Service under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act may also be required. In either of these circumstances, please advise the lead Federal action agency accordingly. The following species may occur in your project area and are not covered by this determination: • Alligator Snapping Turtle Macrochelys temminckii Proposed Threatened • Eastern Black Rail Laterallus jamaicensis ssp. jamaicensis Threatened ■ Gray Bat Myotis grisescens Endangered • Missouri Bladderpod Physaria fill formis Threatened ■ Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate ■ Ozark Big -eared Bat Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii ingens Endangered • Piping Plover Charadrius melodus Threatened ■ Rufa Red Knot Calidris canutus rufa Threatened • Tricolored Bat Perimyotis sub flavus Proposed Endangered DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 2 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The following project name and description was collected in IPaC as part of the endangered species review process. NAME Drake Trail extension DESCRIPTION Trail construction from East Drake St to Gordon Long park. DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 3 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 The approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https: www. google.com/maps/(a)36.1013155,-94.15142266239238,14z VVaehinglon Pagionai Medical Clr W Apple by Rd 0 S1 LakaGMo Vla-Na AIM . Club t -- E e DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 4 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 DETERMINATION KEY RESULT Based on your answers provided, this project(s) may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect the endangered Indiana bat and/or the endangered northern long-eared bat, therefore, consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pursuant to Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (87 Stat. 884, as amended 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) is required. However, also based on your answers provided, this project may rely on the concurrence provided in the amended February 5, 2018, FHWA, FRA, FTA Programmatic Biological Opinion (dated March 23, 2023) for Transportation Projects within the Range of the Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat. QUALIFICATION INTERVIEW 1. Is the project within the range of the Indiana bat[i]? [1] See Indiana bat species profile Automatically answered Yes 2. Is the project within the range of the northern long-eared bat[i]? [1] See northern long-eared bat species profile Automatically answered Yes 3. Which Federal Agency is the lead for the action? A) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) 4. Are all project activities limited to non-construction[i] activities only? (examples of non - construction activities include: bridge/abandoned structure assessments, surveys, planning and technical studies, property inspections, and property sales) [11 Construction refers to activities involving ground disturbance, percussive noise, and/or lighting. No 5. Does the project include any activities that are greater than 300 feet from existing road/ rail surfaces[i]? [1] Road surface is defined as the actively used [e.g. motorized vehicles] driving surface and shoulders [may be pavement, gravel, etc.] and rail surface is defined as the edge of the actively used rail ballast. Yes 6. Are all project activities greater than 300 feet from existing road/rail surfaces[i]? [1] Road surface is defined as the actively used [e.g. motorized vehicles] driving surface and shoulders [may be pavement, gravel, etc.] and rail surface is defined as the edge of the actively used rail ballast. No DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 5 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 7. Does the project include any activities within 0.5 miles of a known Indiana bat and/or NLEB hibernaculum[1]? [1] For the purpose of this consultation, a hibernaculum is a site, most often a cave or mine, where bats hibernate during the winter (see suitable habitat), but could also include bridges and structures if bats are found to be hibernating there during the winter. No 8. Is the project located within a karst area? Yes 9. Will the project include any type of activity that could impact a known hibernaculum[i], or impact a karst feature (e.g., sinkhole, losing stream, or spring) that could result in effects to a known hibernaculum? [1] For the purpose of this consultation, a hibernaculum is a site, most often a cave or mine, where bats hibernate during the winter (see suitable habitat), but could also include bridges and structures if bats are found to be hibernating there during the winter. No 10. Is there any suitable[1] summer habitat for Indiana Bat or NLEB within the project action area[2]? (includes any trees suitable for maternity, roosting, foraging, or travelling habitat) [1] See the Service's summer survey_ guidance for our current definitions of suitable habitat. [2] The action area is defined as all areas to be affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action and not merely the immediate area involved in the action (50 CFR Section 402.02). Further clarification is provided by the User's Guide for the Range -wide Programmatic Consultation for Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat. Yes 11. Will the project remove any suitable summer habitat"I and/or remove/trim any existing trees within suitable summer habitat? [1] See the Service's summer survey_ guidance for our current definitions of suitable habitat. Yes 12. Will the project clear more than 20 acres of suitable habitat per 5-mile section of road/rail? No DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 6 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 13. Have presence/probable absence (P/A) summer surveys[1][2] been conducted[3][4] within the suitable habitat located within your project action area? [1] See the Service's summer survey guidance for our current definitions of suitable habitat. [2] Presence/probable absence summer surveys conducted within the fall swarming/spring emergence home range of a documented Indiana bat hibernaculum (contact local Service Field Office for appropriate distance from hibernacula) that result in a negative finding requires additional consultation with the local Service Field Office to determine if clearing of forested habitat is appropriate and/or if seasonal clearing restrictions are needed to avoid and minimize potential adverse effects on fall swarming and spring emerging Indiana bats. [3] For projects within the range of either the Indiana bat or NLEB in which suitable habitat is present, and no bat surveys have been conducted, the transportation agency will assume presence of the appropriate species. This assumption of presence should be based upon the presence of suitable habitat and the capability of bats to occupy it because of their mobility. [4] Negative presence/probable absence survey results obtained using the summer survey guidance are valid for a minimum of two years from the completion of the survey unless new information (e.g., other nearby surveys) suggest otherwise. No 14. Does the project include activities within documented Indiana bat habitat[1][2]. [1] Documented roosting or foraging habitat — for the purposes of this consultation, we are considering documented habitat as that where Indiana bats and/or NLEB have actually been captured and tracked using (1) radio telemetry to roosts; (2) radio telemetry biangulation/triangulation to estimate foraging areas; or (3) foraging areas with repeated use documented using acoustics. Documented roosting habitat is also considered as suitable summer habitat within 0.25 miles of documented roosts.) [2] For the purposes of this key, we are considering documented corridors as that where Indiana bats and/or NLEB have actually been captured and tracked to using (1) radio telemetry; or (2) treed corridors located directly between documented roosting and foraging habitat. No 15. Will the removal or trimming of habitat or trees occur within suitable but undocumented Indiana bat roosting/foraging habitat or travel corridors? No 16. Does the project include activities within documented NLEB habitat['][']? [1] Documented roosting or foraging habitat — for the purposes of this consultation, we are considering documented habitat as that where Indiana bats and/or NLEB have actually been captured and tracked using (1) radio telemetry to roosts; (2) radio telemetry biangulation/triangulation to estimate foraging areas; or (3) foraging areas with repeated use documented using acoustics. Documented roosting habitat is also considered as suitable summer habitat within 0.25 miles of documented roosts.) [2] For the purposes of this key, we are considering documented corridors as that where Indiana bats and/or NLEB have actually been captured and tracked to using (1) radio telemetry; or (2) treed corridors located directly between documented roosting and foraging habitat. No DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 7 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 17. Will the removal or trimming of habitat or trees occur within suitable but undocumented NLEB roosting/foraging habitat or travel corridors? No 18. Will any tree trimming or removal occur within 100 feet of existing road/rail surfaces? Yes 19. Will any tree trimming or removal occur between 100-300 feet of existing road/rail surfaces? Yes 20. Will any tree trimming or removal occur greater than 300 feet from existing road/rail surfaces? No 21. Are all trees that are being removed clearly demarcated? Yes 22. Will the removal of habitat or the removal/trimming of trees include installing new or replacing existing permanent lighting? No 23. Does the project include maintenance of the surrounding landscape at existing facilities (e.g., rest areas, stormwater detention basins)? No 24. Does the project include wetland or stream protection activities associated with compensatory wetland mitigation? Yes 25. Does the project include slash pile burning? No 26. Does the project include any bridge removal, replacement, and/or maintenance activities (e.g., any bridge repair, retrofit, maintenance, and/or rehabilitation work)? No 27. Does the project include the removal, replacement, and/or maintenance of any structure other than a bridge? (e.g., rest areas, offices, sheds, outbuildings, barns, parking garages, etc.) No 28. Will the project involve the use of temporary lighting during the active season? No 29. Will the project install new or replace existing permanent lighting? Yes 30. Is there any suitable habitat within 1,000 feet of the location(s) where permanent lighting will be installed or replaced? No DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 8 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 31. Does the project include percussives or other activities (not including tree removal/ trimming or bridge/structure work) that will increase noise levels above existing traffic/ background levels? No 32. Are all of the project activities that will be conducted greater than 0.5 miles of a known Indiana bat and/or NLEB hibernaculum[�1 and greater than 300 feet from the existing road/rail surface[2] limited to one or more of the following activities: ■ maintenance of the surrounding landscape at existing facilities (e.g., rest areas, stormwater detention basins); ■ wetland or stream protection activities associated with compensatory wetland/stream mitigation that will not clear suitable habitat (i.e. tree removal/trimming); ■ involves slash pile burning; ■ within an area with negative presence/probable absence (P/A) summer surveys[31 ■ limited to activities that DO NOT cause any stressors to the bat species, including, but not limited to those described in the BA/BO (i.e. do not involve habitat removal, tree removal/trimming, bridge or structure activities, temporary or permanent lighting, or use of percussives) (e.g., lining roadways, unlighted signage , rail road crossing signals, signal lighting, and minor road repair such as asphalt fill of potholes, etc.))? [1] For the purpose of this consultation, a hibernaculum is a site, most often a cave or mine, where bats hibernate during the winter (see suitable habitat), but could also include bridges and structures if bats are found to be hibernating there during the winter. [2] Road surface is defined as the actively used [e.g. motorized vehicles] driving surface and shoulders [may be pavement, gravel, etc.] and rail surface is defined as the edge of the actively used rail ballast. (example activities include road line painting) [3] See the Service's summer survey guidance for our current definitions of suitable habitat. Yes, all of the project activities that are greater than 0.5 miles from a hibernaculum and greater than 300' from the road/rail surface are limited to one or more of these activities 33. Are all project activities that are not associated with habitat removal, tree removal/ trimming, bridge and/or structure activities, temporary or permanent lighting, or use of percussives, limited to actions that DO NOT cause any additional stressors to the bat species? Examples: lining roadways, unlighted signage , rail road crossing signals, signal lighting, and minor road repair such as asphalt fill of potholes, etc. Yes 34. Will the project raise the road profile above the tree canopy? No DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 9of13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 35. Are the wetland or stream protection activities associated with compensatory wetland/ stream mitigation portion of this project consistent with a Not Likely to Adversely Affect determination in this key? Automatically answered Yes, because your activities associated with compensatory wetland/stream mitigation activities do not clear suitable summer habitat and are not within 0.5 miles of Indiana bat or NLEB hibernaculum. 36. Are the project activities that are not associated with habitat removal, tree removal/ trimming, bridge and/or structure activities, temporary or permanent lighting, or use of percussives consistent with a No Effect determination in this key? Automatically answered Yes, other project activities are limited to actions that DO NOT cause any additional stressors to the bat species as described in the BA/BO 37. Is the permanent lighting portion of this project consistent with a No Effect determination in this key? Automatically answered Yes, because the lighting will be more than 1,000 feet from the nearest suitable habitat 38. General AMM 1 Will the project ensure all operators, employees, and contractors working in areas of known or presumed bat habitat are aware of all FHWA/FRA/FTA (Transportation Agencies) environmental commitments, including all applicable Avoidance and Minimization Measures? Yes 39. Hibernacula AMM 1 Will the project ensure that on -site personnel will use best management practiceslll, secondary containment measures, or other standard spill prevention and countermeasures to avoid impacts to possible hibernacula? [1] Coordinate with the appropriate Service Field Office on recommended best management practices for karst in your state. Yes 40. Hibernacula AMM 1 Will the project ensure that, where practicable, a 300 foot buffer will be employed to separate fueling areas and other major containment risk activities from caves, sinkholes, losing streams, and springs in karst topography? Yes PROJECT QUESTIONNAIRE 1. Have you made a No Effect determination for all other species indicated on the FWS IPaC generated species list? N/A DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 10 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 2. Have you made a May Affect determination for any other species on the FWS IPaC generated species list? Yes 3. How many acres[1] of trees are proposed for removal between 0-100 feet of the existing road/rail surface? [1] If described as number of trees, multiply by 0.09 to convert to acreage and enter that number. 0.1 4. How many acres[1] of trees are proposed for removal between 100-300 feet of the existing road/rail surface? [1] If described as number of trees, multiply by 0.09 to convert to acreage and enter that number. 0.1 AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION MEASURES (AMMS) This determination key result includes the committment to implement the following Avoidance and Minimization Measures (AMMs): HIBERNACULA AMM 1 For projects located within karst areas, on -site personnel will use best management practices, secondary containment measures, or other standard spill prevention and countermeasures to avoid impacts to possible hibernacula. Where practicable, a 300 foot buffer will be employed to separate fueling areas and other major containment risk activities from caves, sinkholes, losing streams, and springs in karst topography. GENERAL AMM 1 Ensure all operators, employees, and contractors working in areas of known or presumed bat habitat are aware of all FHWA/FRA/FTA (Transportation Agencies) environmental commitments, including all applicable AMMS. DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 11 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 DETERMINATION KEY DESCRIPTION: FHWA, FRA, FTA PROGRAMMATIC CONSULTATION FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS AFFECTING NLEB OR INDIANA BAT This key was last updated in IPaC on October 30, 2023. Keys are subject to periodic revision. This decision key is intended for projects/activities funded or authorized by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and/or Federal Transit Administration (FTA), which may require consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for the endangered Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) and the endangered northern long-eared bat (NLEB) (Myotis septentrionalis). This decision key should only be used to verify project applicability with the Service's amended February 5, 2018, FHWA, FRA, FTA Programmatic Biological Opinion(dated March 23, 2023) for Transportation Projects. The programmatic biological opinion covers limited transportation activities that may affect either bat species, and addresses situations that are both likely and not likely to adversely affect either bat species. This decision key will assist in identifying the effect of a specific project/activity and applicability of the programmatic consultation. The programmatic biological opinion is not intended to cover all types of transportation actions. Activities outside the scope of the programmatic biological opinion, or that may affect ESA - listed species other than the Indiana bat or NLEB, or any designated critical habitat, may require additional ESA Section 7 consultation. DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 12 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 IPAC USER CONTACT INFORMATION Agency: Fayetteville city Name: Boone Ruston Address: 901 N. 47th Street Address Line 2: Suite 400 City: Rogers State: AR Zip: 72756 Email boone.ruston@craftontull.com Phone: 4796364838 DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 13 of 13 Job 040955 PI Comment Synopsis CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE IN COOPERATION WITH ARDOT CITY OF IMOF FAYETTEVILLE A R K A N S A S KANSAS DEPARTMENT IV TRANSPORTATION Public Involvement Synopsis ArDOT Job. 040955 DRAKE ST. TRAIL CONNECTION (FAYETTEVILLE)(S) A public officials meeting and "In Person" Public Involvement (PI) meeting was held for the proposed Drake Street Trail Connection project at The Pendergraft Building (2828 N. Mansfield Ave., Fayetteville) from 4:00 — 6:00pm on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Project information was made available on the City's website on May 6, 2024. Efforts to involve minorities and the public in the meeting included: • Comment forms were made available digitally, via a link on the City of Fayetteville's website from May 6 through June 2, 2024. • Printed comment forms were made available at the PI meeting. • All forms were in English and Spanish. • Project information was made available to the public via the City's website - Drake Street Trail I Fayetteville, AR - Official Website (fayetteville-ar.gov). • Several news articles were posted online, on the Fayetteville Flyer, 5 News Online and the Northwest Arkansas Democrat -Gazette. Notices of the Public meeting was published in the following media; • Northwest Arkansas Democrat -Gazette for publication on Sunday May 5, 2024 and Sunday May 12, 2024, and on May 6, 2024 • City of Fayetteville website on May 6, 2024 • 5 News Online on May 7, 2024, • Fayetteville Flyer on May 8, 2024 A total of 29 responses were received via the online comment form, and an additional 6 comments/suggestions were received at the PI meeting. Copies of the public notice, exhibit, and comment form are attached. Job 040955 PI Comment Synopsis Public Comment Response Summary Is your property along or adjacent to the route under consideration? • Yes • No Do you have a suggestion that would allow this proposed project to better serve the needs of the community? • Yes • No Does your home or property offer any limitations to the project, such as septic systems, that the Department needs to consider in its design? • Yes • No Do you know of any environmental constraints, such as endangered species, hazardous waste sites, existingor former landfills, or parks and public lands in the vicinityof the project? • Yes • No Do you feel there is a need for bicycle and pedestrian trail connectingthe Razorback Greenway, through Gordon Long Park, to US-71B/College Avenue? . Yes • No Do you feel that the proposed improvements will have any Beneficial or Adverse impact on your property and/or community (economic, environmental, social, etc.)? • Beneficial • Ad - Do you know of any historical sites, family cemeteries, or archaeological sites in the project area? • Yes • No Job 040955 PI Comment Synopsis PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT MEETING NOTICE C17- OF FAYETTEVILLE W ARKANSAS a.e...r,.,.a tasrsronarroa WHAT: Public Involvement Meeting to discuss the proposed Drake St. Trail Connection from US-71B/College Avenue to Razorback Greenway (Gordon Long Park) in Fayetteville. WHEN: Thursday, May 30", 2024 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm WHERE: The Pendergraft Building 2828 N. 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Creed religion. self natlorul oo age. 1 ,Ilty, income "as, marital status, sexual orientation, gender ode". genetic inrormetaar, political opanons or :tan, in admission or access to end treatment in the City's programs and activities. at well as the cny's hiring or .,jyrnant pacbces ConsplanM ar alleged disarvr.+atron and riqurrva regarding the City s nondKnrnrnst on m may bit dirertad to t►w kbssy Cate. Human Ransacrs OrrMnr, 100 W Nork StrtYt Suntr 143 ratrttavar, AN 1. la791 St1-■//g, or 1Ne tollowme r+nad address:ffwftwfMtjgVjk-j(My notice is available Irwin the ratetwolle Development Sevv<es Office at 12S W Moumar, rai c"erge AM 727014011 tarp pint or nicarding r•N language asustante lot t%ma vnvth Umited English ►ra/+crency a avartabre upon squat IT lob Ito OV955 A C I S 8 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (NWARPC) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) IFFY 2026 Project Application (Construction Projects Only) Section 1. Policy and Project Information 2. Project Requirements, Local Commitment and Funding 3. Project Development 4. Project Background, Overview, Benefits, and Planning NWARPC DISCLAIMER: This notice is in accordance with the NWARPC 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in cooperation with local agencies, the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration. Documents are funded in part through grant(s) from the FHWA, FTA, and/or the U.S. Department of Transportation. The views and opinions of the NWARPC expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the U.S. Department of Transportation. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR PROGRAM OF PROJECTS (POP): The public participation procedures outlined in the NWARPC Public Participation Plan (PPP) with respect to TIP development serve as the public participation process required for the development of transit projects as per FTA Circular 9030.1E. Specifically, the public participation procedures outlined in the PPP will serve to satisfy the Program of Projects (POP) requirements of the Section 5307, Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program for the University of Arkansas/Razorback Transit and Ozark Regional Transit. The NARTS and any and all public transit operators will address the POP requirements as per FTA Circular 9030.1E. Additionally, any and all public transit operator's capital projects and operational costs are included in the NARTS TIP which is developed through a cooperative and collaborative process with interested parties and other private and public transportation providers. NWARPC NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: The NWARPC complies with all civil rights provisions of federal statutes and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Therefore, the NWARPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion or disability, in the admission, access to and treatment in NWARPC's programs and activities, as well as the NWARPC's hiring or employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the NWARPC's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Nicole Gibbs, AICP, Regional Planner— EEO/DBE (ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator), 1311 Clayton, Springdale, AR 72762, (479) 751- 7125, (Voice/TTY 711 or 1-800-285-1131) or ngibbs@nwarpc.org; Para Ilamadas en espanol, marques el 866-656-1842; para Ilamadas en ingles, marques el 711 o directamente al 800-285-1131 o ngibbs@nwarpc.org. This notice is available from the ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator in large print, on audiotape and in Braille. If information is needed in another language, contact NWARPC. Si se necesita information en otro idioma, comuniquese con NWARPC. Section 1. Policy and Project Information IFFY 2026 TAP Project Application Timeline: Call for Projects: January 5, 2025 Project Application Deadline: April 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM, CT Project Sponsor Presentation to TAC Committee: April 17, 2025 TAP Funding Background: In 2012, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) designated the Fayetteville -Springdale -Rogers, AR -MO urbanized area as a Transportation Management Area (TMA). This TMA designation provides Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds to the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) based on the 2010 Census Urbanized Area population of 295,083. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) provides federal apportioned suballocated funding to the Fayetteville -Springdale -Rogers AR -MO Urbanized area. Under current BIL, funds can be utilized for all eligible transportation projects at the discretion of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which is the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission/Policy Committee (NWARPC). Availability of approximately $1.3 million is anticipated. Availability of FFY 2026 and subsequent years funds are subiect to Congressional action. The TAP is a federally funded, 80% Federal/20% local, reimbursable program and projects must meet and follow the ARDOT Local Public Agency (LPA) federal -aid process for reimbursement. Funds must be used for eligible projects that are submitted by eligible entities and chosen through a competitive process. The LPA Manual can be found at: http://www.ardot.gov/divisions/local-programs/local-public- agency-proiect-manual/ The TAP provides funding for programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives, including on and off road pedestrian and bicycle facilities; infrastructure projects for improving non -driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility; community improvement activities and environmental mitigation; safe routes to school projects; and projects or construction of boulevards and other roadways largely in the right-of-way of former Interstate System routes or other divided highways. Additional information on TAP can be found at: www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/ transportation alternatives/guidance/ta guidance 2022.pdf A local sponsor must provide at least 20% of the eligible project costs in cash. Federal funds from other sources cannot be used to match these funds. This is a reimbursable program overseen by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), which means once the sponsor receives an official Notice to Proceed from ARDOT, up to 80% of the costs directly attributable to the construction of the project can be reimbursed. The local sponsor is responsible for maintaining records and proving that expenses are legitimate and directly related to the project. This may be in the form of receipts, time sheets, etc. A goal of the 2045 NWARPC Metropolitan Transportation Plan is to expand the bicycle and pedestrian network in Benton and Washington counties and grow the Heritage Trail system. This network will connect active transportation plans across the region's cities, linking key destinations such as employment centers, schools, parks, and historic sites. The plan emphasizes regional commitment to developing these facilities and encourages cities to align their planning with the NWA Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Page 2of12 Guidelines: The following guidelines will be used to select projects for funding that are consistent with NWARPC board -adopted regional plans, policies, and initiatives and the FHWA Transportation Alternatives Program Implementation Guidance. Applications are encouraged to demonstrate implementation of regional plans (e.g. Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP); Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) and Vision Zero Policy; Congestion Management Process; Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Architecture; Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO); NWA Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan; Connect NWA Transit Development Plan; NWA Transportation Alternatives Analysis; NWA Energy & Environment Innovation (EEI) Plan; NWA Open Space Plan; and Cave Springs Area Karst Resource Conservation Study). 1.1 Project Selection and Scoring. All projects will be scored utilizing the same criteria. Project selection will be based on the overall number of projects submitted, availability of funding, and demonstrated need. Scores and ranking of applications will be determined by a committee. 1.2 Minimum Project Size. The proposed total project cost shall be a minimum of $125,000. TAP Request $100,000 80% Federal Share Local Match 25,000 20% Local Match Total Project $125,000 100% 1.3 Maximum Amount Per Project Sponsor. A goal is to allocate no more than 50% of the TAP funds to a single project sponsor in one year. There is the understanding that funding should be equitably distributed within the Urbanized Area. 1.4 Funding of Construction Ready Projects. TAP funds will be awarded for the construction phase of a selected project. Preliminary Engineering and Final Design, Environmental, Right-of-way, and Utility Relocation is the responsibility of the applicant and must meet Federal -aid requirements. 1.5 Implementation of Regional Plans. Project sponsors should focus on projects that will provide on - road and off -road active transportation facilities connecting to the existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian networks as described in the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, NWA Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and NWA Heritage Trail Plan, reduce transportation emissions as described in the NWA Energy & Environment Innovation (EEI) Plan, and align with safety strategies in the NWA Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Vision Zero Policy. 1.6 Application and Deadline Requirement. All project sponsors must submit an application for funding and meet the required deadline, as noted above. 1.7 Obligation of Funds. All projects awarded must meet the obligation deadline of September 30, 2026. (Note: The project will need to be through the ARDOT process and submitted to FHWA by the end of August to obligate funds before the September deadline). 1.8 Criteria for Project Selection. Projects will be evaluated and scored based on the following categories: • Connectivity • Implementation of NWARPC • Safety Board -adopted regional plans • Barriers to mobility/usability 1.9 Federal -Aid Project Requirements. Projects are required to be designed to AASHTO and Federal Standards/Guidelines. 1.10 Application Submittal. Submit electronic applications to ngibbs@nwarpc.org or submit paper applications to NWARPC, 1311 Clayton St., Springdale, AR 72762. For more information on this program or questions related to the application process, please contact Nicole Gibbs, Transportation Programs Manager/Regional Planner, (479) 751-7125 x105, or visit https://www.nwarpc.org/funding-programs/. 1.11 Resolution. A signed resolution from the Applicant's governing body is required to be submitted with the application. See sample resolution at the end of this document. Page 3 of 12 NWARPC Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) FFY2026 Project Application (Construction Only) Project Sponsor Data: Sponsor Jurisdiction: City of Fayetteville Phone Number: (479) 444-3416 Primary Contact: Matt Mihalevich Partners: None General Project Data: Project Title: Drake Street Trail Connnections E-mail: mmihalevich@fayetteville-ar.gov Project Purpose: To construct a trail connection from the Razorback Greenway to College Ave. Project Priority (if submitting multiple project applications) 1 of 2 Please Attach a Project Site Plan, Vicinity Map, and Proposed Cross -Section Project Overview: General Project Overview and Description (500-character limit) The City of Fayetteville is applying for additional funding in the amount of $300,000 to complete the construction the Drake Street Trail connection to the Razorback Regional Greenway. The project will convert the existing four lane section of Drake Street into two vehicle lanes and a protected two-way cycle track and a 10 foot wide trail connecting to Gordon Long Park and the Razorback Regional Greenway. The trail and cycle track will total 4,376 linear feet and provide a direct link within '/2 mile of 1,958 residential homes and 266 businesses to Gordon Long Park and the Razorback Regional Greenway. This project has been awarded $1 Million in FFY 2024 and IFFY 2025 TAP funds through the NWARPC. The project is fully designed and is currently out to bid. The engineers estimated cost of the project is $1,659,741. Including the 20% local match of $250,000, we still have a deficit of $409,741 to complete the project. A detective alternative has been included in the bid that removes the concrete bump outs, reduced curb radii, shorter crosswalk lengths and other safety improvements along the south side of Drake Street. If awarded an additional $300,000 in funding, it would allow the full project to be constructed restoring the pedestrian safety improvements. Page 4 of 12 Section 2. Project Requirements, Local Commitment and Project Funding (10 Points) 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Required Match/Local Support. Project sponsors must provide a minimum of 20% local funding match for all projects. (Note: This a reimbursable program through ARDOT.) Requested Project Funding Percentage TAP Funds $ 300,000.00 80.0 Local Match $ 75,000.00 20.0 3 Project Cost $75,000.00 100 (20% - No in -kind) Attach copy of required resolution authorizing the project. Resolution number: 60-25 02/18/25 Approval date: What source of funds will be used by the local sponsor to match the federal funds? Sales Tax Revenue Is local funding currently available/budgeted? Yes �✓ NoF] Planning. 2.2.1 List a local or regional plan in which the project is included: The Drake Street Trail connection is identified on the Fayetteville Active Transportation Plan, the NWA Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and Fayetteville's 2018 Mobility Plan This project aligns with many of the goals of these plans. Public Access. The project must be open for public access. 2.3.1. Is the property currently owned by the local Jurisdiction? Yes O No O 2.3.2 Is the project located on public right-of-way? Yes No O 2.3.3 Is the project located in an easement that allows for public access? Yeso No Maintenance. What governmental entity will be responsible for the short- and long-term project operation and maintenance? Both Short and Long-term maintenance will be performed by City of Fayetteville Public Wo Page 5 of 13 2.5. Link to Surface Transportation. All projects must link to the surface transportation system. A project must have a strong link to surface transportation in order to compete for this funding. Describe how this project links to the surface transportation system. The proposed Drake Street cycle track and multi -use trail project will provide a vital surface transportation link for cyclists and pedestrians to access the Razorback Regional Greenway at Gordon Long Park on Gregg St. in Fayetteville. Physical constraints such as Scull Creek have produced fractured street connectivity in this area and the proximity of amenities such as Gordon Long Park and the Razorback 2.6 Federal -Aid Project Requirements. Has the project been designed to Federal -aid Guidelines? PE/Environmental Yes No Engineering/Design Yes QJ1 No ROW Yes No Utility Relocation Yes No 2•7 Project Site Plan, Vicinity Map, Location Map and Cross-section. Provide legible map(s) of the project location. The map(s) should be good enough to be easily -reproducible and should include the following: • Project path. The map should clearly show where the project will be located. • North arrow. • Pertinent landmarks. • If appropriate, a Legend identifying any other items on the map (i.e. existing paths or sidewalks, previous phases of the project, etc.) 2.8 Safety. Describe how this project will improve the safety of the transportation system. Please cite any studies that show a reduction in crash rates and/or reduction in serious and fatal injuries based on the type of project proposed. Please describe how safety will be improved for all users of the facility: pedestrians and bicyclists. The current 4 lane street has been identified by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) as particularity dangerous. The recommended road diet solution has proven to reduce crashes by 19-47% according to FHWA. Installing a protected bike lane is a proven safety measure to reduce crashes for by 49% according to FHWA. This project will imnrnve safety for all users of the facility esnecially nedestrians and hicvclists_ 2.9 Previous Federal Funding If this project (or phase of this project) has previously received Federal TAP or STBG funding (ARDOT or NWARPQ, please describe the status of the project(s). (S00 character max) his project was awarded $1 Million in FFY 2024 and FFY 2025 TAP funds through the IWARPC. The project has completed all federal funding requirements and is currently ut to bid. The estimated cost of the project is $1,659,741, leaving a deficit of 409,741. A detective alternative has been included in the bid that removes many afety improvements to Drake Street. If awarded, the requested additional funds would Ilow the full project to be constructed restoring the safety improvements. 2.10 Project Construction Estimate This form is limited to 20 items. If you have more items use excel file provided. Item of Work Quantity Units Unit Cost Item Cost 1 Demolition 1.0 L.S. $ 155,296 $ 155,296.00 2 Compacted Embankment 1,047.0 C.Y. $ 30.00 $ 31,410.00 3 Subgrade Preparation 2,387.0 S.Y. $ 3.00 $ 7,161.00 4 Aggregate Base (Class 7) 272.0 C.Y. $ 308.24 $ 83,841.28 5 Concrete Pavement 2,463.0 S.Y. $ 80.69 $ 198,739.47 6 Concrete Curb & Gutter 1,484.0 L.F. $ 30.00 $ 44,520.00 7 Drainage Structures 3.0 E.A. $ 7,166.61 $ 21,500.01 8 Retaining Wall 337.0 L.F. $ 460.00 $ 155,020.00 9 Conduit (Future Lighting) 1,050.0 L.F. $ 13.86 $ 14,553.00 10 Railings 188.0 L.F. $ 351.60 $ 66,100.80 11 Concrete Drainage Pipe 43.0 L.F. $ 159.19 $ 6,845.17 12 3-Sided Box Culvert 2.0 E.A. $ 225,000 $ 450,000.00 13 Wing Walls 4.0 E.A. $ 20,000.( $ 80,000.00 14 Delineators 26.0 E.A. $ 200.00 $ 5,200.00 15 Signs 13.0 E.A. $ 378.85 $ 4,925.05 16 Topsoil and Sod 2,174.0 S.Y. $ 6.22 $ 13,522.28 17 Erosion Control 1.0 L.S. $ 30,000.( $ 30,000.00 18 Pavement Markings 1.0 L.S. $ 169,107 $ 169,107.00 19 Traffic Control 1.0 L.S. $ 40,000.( $ 40,000.00 20 Mobilization 1.0 Total L.S. $ 82,000.( Estimated Project Cost $ 82,000.00 $ 1,659,741.( Requested TAP Funds (up to 80% of construction cost) $ 300,000.00 Local Sponsor Match (at least 20% of construction cost) $ 1,359,741.( Source of Estimate/Estimator: Crafton Tull/ Luke Jost Page 7 of 13 Section 3. Project Development (20 Possible Points) Current Design Plans Level Preliminary (10%) ❑ Partially Complete (30%-60%) ❑ Final Plans (90%-100%) ❑✓ Engineer Crafton Tull Under Contract? ❑✓ Yes ❑ No (Please attach drawings) Rights -of -Way (ROW) Already within public ROW ❑✓ New ROW Required ❑ Property Owners Identified? ❑ Yes ❑ No Donation Expected? ❑ Yes ❑ No Number of Project Owners Purchase Options/Agreements? ❑ Yes ❑ No Utilities Conflicts Does the project have utilities that must be relocated prior to construction? ❑ Yes ❑■ No List any utilities with conflicts: Utility coordination initiated (utilities with conflicts notified of project) ❑ Yes ❑ No Environmental Agency Letters Requested? Yes Potential environmental impacts (list): Tier 3 Categorical Exclusion FHWA approved 8/2024 Project Timeline Provide detailed timeline or complete table below. 2025 2026 Jan - Mar Apr- Jun July - Sep Oct - Dec Jan - Mar Apr- Jun July - Sep Oct - Dec Design ✓ Environmental Utilities Right-of-way Start Construction Please describe any additional preliminary work that has been done to facilitate this project. Design is complete and all federal funding requirements have been met. Page 8 of 13 3.1 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Does the project provide a future or planned extension and/or connection to the regional trail system? 3.1.1 Northwest Arkansas Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan(NWARBPMP) and/or Heritage Trail Plan. Is the project shown in the NWARBPM Plan? Yes • No Is the project show in the Heritage Trail Plan? Yes No • Is the project a Catalyst project in the NWARBPM Plan? Yes No 3.1.2 Local Master Trail Plan or Local Comprehensive Plan. Is the project listed in a local Plan? Yes • No Name: Active Transportation Plan Adoption Date: 02/21 /2023 Ordinance #: Res. 43-23 3.2 Connectivity. Does the project provide a future or planned extension and/or connection to the regional trail system? Does the project connect to other transportation modes and/ or transportation facilities? 3.2.1 Connection to/from a neighborhood. Yes No Name: Lakeside Village Apt Distance: 100 LF 3.2.2 Connection to/from employment retail center. Yes No Name: Potters House. O'Reil Distance 100 LF 3.2.3 Connection to/from a school. Yes No Name: The New School Distance 1,900 LF 3.2.4 Connection to/from a community, regional, state, and/or national park. Yes No Name: Gordon Long Park Distance 100 LF 3.2.5 Trailhead Construction and facilities Yes No Name: Razorback Greenwav Trailhe, 3.3 Project Length/Width Project length in linear feet (if applicable): 4,376 Project width in feet (if applicable): 10 3.4 Barriers to Mobility/Usability. Does the project address a barrier to mobility or usability? Does it address general ADA mobility? Does it address challenges to active transportation such as steep hills, stairs, sharp curves, intersections, etc.? Does the project enhance the user experience? Currently the access to the Razorback Regional Greenway from this part of town is limited and not suitable for all ages and abilities. The sidewalk is not continuous on the north side of Drake Street so the cycle track installation will remove a current barrier and provide a protected space for bicycles and pedestrians. On the south side of Drake c+a......a a... ,.:.a.......ii.:,. ..a a... ....i...s .. ... .,..a a... .,......,...,...........i.:.,.... i...,......:ii ...rc.... a.:.. Page 9 of 13 Section 4. Project Background, Overview, Benefits, and Planning Process (70 Possible Points*) 4.1.Provide a detailed project overview. What improvements are proposed? What steps are being taken to ensure the project promotes multi -modal transportation and design aspirations consistent with the regional plan and CARTS Multi -Modal Infrastructure Guidelines? Include project limits, street facility names, and project cross -sections. (3000 character limit) — 20 points The section of Drake Street from College Ave. to Quail Creek Dr. was constructed as a four -lane minor arterial roadway adjacent to The Links Apartments. This street has a dead end at the west end and there are no plans to extend Drake Street in the future, so the existing right of way is available for a trail connection all of the way to Gordon Long Park. The street has very low traffic volume (1,800 ADT) because it is not a through street, but it encourages short bursts of high-speed travel due to the very wide street cross section and large turning radii. The project will reduce Drake Street from four lanes to two lanes and include a 9-foot-wide by 3,204 Linear foot long cycle track with a 2-foot-wide concrete curb median buffer. The conversion of the northern most traffic lane to a cycle track will reduce the street cross section to 2 through lanes with either a continuous turn lane in the center or parallel parking on the south side. The cycle track will separate cyclists from vehicles by placing a 6-inch-tall by 2 feet wide concrete median with reflective posts on top as needed to delineate the lanes. Intersections will have reflective green bicycle markings on the pavement and signage for motorists and cycle track users. The cycle track will transition at the terminus of Drake Street to a 10-foot-wide multi -use trail. This trail will be 1,172 feet long constructed of concrete and include a 40-foot bridge spanning Scull Creek and a 40-foot bridge over a tributary. Once completed, the trail and cycle track will total 4,376 linear feet and connect the neighborhoods east of Scull Creek to Gordon Long Park and the Razorback Regional Greenway. This project aligns with the goals of the regional and local transportation plans by providing separated space for bicycles and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Page 10 of 13 4.2.Describe the purpose of the project and how it will benefit the affected communities. What user groups will be positively affected? If the project has a larger regional benefit, please describe this connection. If this is a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) eligible project, include what schools would benefit. (3000 character limit) — 20 points The section of the Razorback Regional Greenway that bisects Gordon Long Park currently sees an average of 600 users per day. The trail in this location closely follows along the west side of Scull Creek. The topography of the creek without a bridge naturally restricts access to the neighborhoods on the east side of the trail. The City ran a model that identified all of the residences and business within '/2 mile of this project and found that there were 1,958 residential units, 266 businesses and 3,852 employees in this immediate area north, east and south of Drake Street. This is a significant number of potential trail and parkland users that are currently cut off from these amenities due to challenging topography and poor connectivity. This project will serve people of all demographics including many who may not have access to a vehicle and depend on other modes for transportation. We expect this connection will become an important active transportation connection with the many employment destinations along College Ave., dense neighborhoods and apartments along Drake Street and the direct connect to the Razorback Regional Greenway. Page 11 of 13 4.3.Describe any planning or public input process used in development of this project. If the proposed project is in an existing bicycle/pedestrian plan, street plan, master plan, or other long-range plan, please identify this as well. Describe how this project will connect to existing infrastructure to aavance access to the regions active transaortation networK. iluuu cnaracter iimit) — zu Doints In May and June of 2023, the City solicited public input through our on-line Speak Up survey form. 97 people responded to the survey with 90% voicing support for the connectivity this project will provide. On May 30th, 2025, a public meeting was held with around 30 participants including adjacent property owners with concerns we were able to address in the design. The Drake Street connection to Scull Creek Trail is identified on the Fayetteville Active Transportation Plan and the NWA Bike/Walk plan. In addition, the City has received several requests for this connection from adjacent neighbors who have presented their request to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC). The project scores 47.8 out of 54 in the Fayetteville trail prioritization matrix. Based on this input, the City has placed the connection as a high priority for development and is requesting funding make it possible. n .. A-1:a:....... 1A:L.............J..A L,........ i.... a.......,.........J:.... a........:....a ......I:a..., .,,A �.. F 1.......... ...... Y ... Y ......b ... 1....1..7 costs vs. benefits considerations. Sponsor Authorization and Certification To be completed by the chief executive officer (Mayor, City Manger, County Judge, etc.) By Checking the box below, I attest that the information contained in this application is truthful and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the provision of false or misleading information can lead to the withdrawal of TAP funding. I do hereby certify that I will comply with all federal, state, and ARDOT regulations for submittal of plans and specifications and follow the LAP manual. Additionally, I certify that local matching funds are available for the project. I agree a resolution has been adopted for this project. ❑✓ I AGREE Authorized Signatory: Name: Molly Rawn Phone: (479)575-8330 Title: Mayor of Fayetteville � Signature: * Email: mayor@fayetteville-ar.gov Page 12 of 13 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 60-25 File Number: 2025-171 2025 TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID (GRANT APPLICATION): A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR THE RUPPLE ROAD LIGHTING, DRAKE STREET TRAIL CONNECTION, TRANSIT STOP ENHANCEMENTS, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL, RAZORBACK GREENWAY ASPHALT REPLACEMENT, GARLAND AVENUE, AND NORTH STREET CORRIDOR PROJECTS WHEREAS, the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is providing more opportunities for Federal funding assistance; and WHEREAS, grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), the Surface Transportation Bock Grant -Attributable Program (STBGP- A), and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that will provide over $13 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region; and WHEREAS, the funding for selected projects will be at an 80/20 Federal and Local participating ratio, up to the maximum Federal -aid available; and WHEREAS, seven projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Grant Program Existing/New Project Description Amount Project RP Existing Rupple Road Lighting — Persimmon to MLK $500,000 AP Existing Drake Street Trail Connections $300,000 AP New Transit Stop Enhancements $150,000 AP New Mission Blvd Trail Phase 3 $600,000 TP New Razorback Greenway Asphalt Replacement $250,000 STBGP-A New Garland Ave. (Hwy 112) $2,000,000 STBGP-A New North Street Corridor Garland to College) $500,000 WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, the Transportation Committee reviewed the grant project proposals and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply to the full City Council for approval NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Page 1 Resolution: 60-25 File !Number: 2025-9 79 Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes Mayor Rawn to submit applications for 80% federal 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission for the above identified projects. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby agrees to participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including providing the local match requirement. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of these projects. Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of Transportation and Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to initiate action to implement these projects. PASSED and APPROVED on February 18, 2025 Approved: &10� Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest':: �a rA" T! Aveny' Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Page 2 f w ¢ A —a► A�, �; w a �-- R REDBUD L w g 1 4 ; „. 1 Gordon rc LL,>.. Long�ParNdelk J„� j Q i p �i+j : Y { '" J�giE- -'s=. �O sm Z `¢- Le:3'. 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D, m Q� N < Q a p Meado p z x' Valley Trail GA RRETT DR E a Y o p x c or PRIVATE w 1 eOB PL PRIVATE 2ta3 22DO P ai • Residential Unit It958units) - -- Drake_Street_Trail Drake Street Trail Connection and Cycletrack 0 400 800 1,600 Business (266 Businesses) Trails (Multi -Use) Feet 2.696Fult-Time - ---Streams Proposed 2015 TAP Funding Project iV 1.156 Part -Time 1 inch = 800 feet 1/2 Mile Distance from Trail Document Path: G-\GIS2\Pro)ects\2013\Trails--Drake Street Trail ConnectionWaps\Drake Street Trail Connection mxd CORRIDORS ANALYSIS Figure 7-2 Road Diet Candidates Based on Current Traffic Volumes Road Diet Candidates 4 Lane Roads Fewer than 20,000 vehicles/day 4 Lane Roads 20,000 to 25,000 vehicles/day ti 71 �o y c�BLVD 7-4 Fayetteville Mobility Plan Ca� Crafton Tull ® architecture I engineering I surveying 300 North College Ave, Suite 317, Fayetteville, AR 72701 479.636.4838 Final Cost Estimate Drake Street Trail Fayetteville, Arkansas BASE BID March 6, 2025 Quantitv Unit Unit Cost Total Clearing 1.0 ACRE $10,000 $10,000 Grubbing 1.0 ACRE $5,000 $5,000 Removal and Disposal of Curb 922 L.F. $8 $7,376 Removal and Disposal of Pavement 1,870 S.Y. $30 $56,100 Removal and Disposal of Sidewalk 639 S.Y. $30 $19,170 Undercut and Stone Backfill 10 CY $75 $750 Undercut and Backfill 902 CY $50 $45,100 Rock Excavation 10 S.Y. $200 $2,000 Unclassified Excavation (Plan Quantity) 392 C.Y. $25 $9,800 Compacted Embankment (Plan Quantity) 1,047 C.Y. $30 $31,410 Subgrade Preparation 2,387 S.Y. $3 $7,161 Aggregate Base Course (Class 7) 272 C.Y. 1 $120 $32,640 Portland Cement Concrete Base (4" U.T.) 566 S.Y. $75 $42,450 Portland Cement Concrete Base (6" U.T.) 50 S.Y. $175 $8,750 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (6" U.T., Stamped & Colored) 97 S.Y. $90 $8,730 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (6" U.T.) 34 S.Y. $75 $2,550 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (4" U.T., Colored) 17 S.Y. $80 $1,360 Portland Cement Concrete Driveway 24 1 S.Y. $90 $2,160 Mobilization (5% Maximum) 1 L.SUM $76,000 $76,000 Maintenance of Traffic 1 L.SUM $25,000 $25,000 18" Reinforced Concrete Pipe (Class III) 4 L.F. $200 $800 22"x13" Reinforced Concrete Arch Pipe (Class III) 39 L.F. $155 $6,045 Drop Inlet (4' Dia. Curb Inlet) 1 EA. $4,500 $4,500 Drop Inlet (4'x6' Curb Inlet) 1 EA. $7,000 $7,000 Drop Inlet (Reverse Curb Inlet) 1 EA. $10,000 $10,000 Guardrail (Weathering Steel) 95 L.F. $500 $47,500 Solid Sodding 2,174 S.Y. $6 $11,957 Topsoil Furnished and Placed 241 C.Y. $7 $1,567 Concrete Island (Cycle Track Median) 566 S.Y. $100 $56,600 Concrete Walks 1,725 S.Y. $70 $120,750 Hand Railing (Black) 93 1 L.F. $200 $18,600 Concrete Combination Curb and Gutter 1,050 L.F. $30 $31,500 Concrete Combination Curb and Gutter (Mountable) 434 L.F. $30 $13,020 Roadway Construction Control 1 L.SUM $15,000 $15,000 Wheelchair Ramps 53 S.Y. $115 $6,095 Non -Metallic Conduit (1-1/2") 1,050 L.F. $11 $11,550 Concrete Pull Box (12"x12") 12 EA. $250 $3,000 Standard Sign 77 S.F. $25 $1,925 Channel Post Sign Support 13 EA. $310 $4,030 Dumped Riprap (Grouted) 10 C.Y. $100 $1,000 Trench and Excavation Safety Systems 1 L.SUM $5,000 $5,000 Wingwalls & Appurtenances 4 EA. $20,000 $80,000 Retaining Wall (Arkansas Sandstone Color and Seal) 337 L.F. 1 $460 $155,020 Remove & Reset Sign 10 EA. $250 $2,500 Erosion Control 1 L.SUM $25,000 $25,000 Concrete Flume 206 S.F. $30 $6,180 Sidewalk Underdrain 1 EA. $5,000 $5,000 40' 3-Sided Box Culvert (20' Width) 1 L.SUM $250,000 $250,000 40' 3-Sided Box Culvert (14' Width) 1 L.SUM $200,000 $200,000 TAPCO DP200 Surface Mount Delineator (36" H, 3" OD) 26 EA. $200 $5,200 Tree Protection Fence 256 L.F. $100 $25,600 Remove Existing Striping 1 L.SUM $3,000 $3,000 MMA Pavement Marking (Yellow) 3,143 S.F. $15 $47,145 MMA Pavement Marking (White) 2,574 S.F. $15 $38,610 MMA Pavement Marking (Green) 2,028 S.F. $15 $30,420 MMA Pavement Marking (Brick Red) 618 S.F. $15 $9,270 MMA Pavement Marking (Words) 5 EA. $450 $2,250 MMA Pavement Marking (Arrows) 6 EA. $450 $2,700 MMA avemen MarKing ym o s 2 EA. 450 900 I U I AL - t3ASt blU $7,bOV,141 DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1 Clearing 0.3 ACRE $10,000 $3,000 Grubbing 0.3 ACRE $5,000 $1,500 Removal and Disposal of Curb 890 L.F. $8 $7,120 Removal and Disposal of Pavement 1,304 S.Y. $30 $39,120 Removal and Disposal of Sidewalk 267 S.Y. $30 $8,010 Unclassified Excavation (Plan Quantity) 81 C.Y. $25 $2,025 Compacted Embankment (Plan Quantity) 62 C.Y. $30 $1,860 Subgrade Preparation 920 S.Y. $3 $2,760 Aggregate Base Course (Class 7) 102 C.Y. $120 $12,240 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (6" U.T., Stamped & Colored) 97 S.Y. $90 $8,730 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (6" U.T.) 34 S.Y. $75 $2,550 Portland Cement Concrete Driveway 24 S.Y. $90 $2,160 Mobilization (5% Maximum) 1 L.SUM $11,000 $11,000 Maintenance of Traffic 1 L.SUM $15,000 $15,000 22"x13" Reinforced Concrete Arch Pipe (Class III) 39 L.F. $155 $6,045 Drop Inlet (4' Dia. Curb Inlet) 1 EA. $4,500 $4,500 Drop Inlet (4'x6' Curb Inlet) 1 EA. $7,000 $7,000 Drop Inlet (Reverse Curb Inlet) 1 EA. $10,000 $10,000 Solid Sodding 942 S.Y. $5.50 $5,181 Topsoil Furnished and Placed 76 C.Y. $6 $456 Concrete Walks 416 S.Y. $70 $29,120 Concrete Combination Curb and Gutter 1,011 L.F. $30 $30,330 Concrete Combination Curb and Gutter (Mountable) 434 L.F. $30 $13,020 Roadway Construction Control 1 L.SUM $6,000 $6,000 Wheelchair Ramps 46 1 S.Y. 1 $115 1 5,290 Remove and Reset Sign 5 EA. $250 $1,250 Erosion Control 1 L.SUM $5,000 $5,000 Concrete Flume 206 S.F. $30 $6,180 Sidewalk Underdrain 1 EA. $5,000 $5,000 ULDUG I AL I tKNA I t 9 1 V I AL Note: Costs for franchise utility relocation or right-of-way acqusistion are not included in this estimate. $Z59 ,447 Ii CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS Maintenance Statement Drake Street Trail Connections The City of Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Department currently performs full maintenance of the Razorback Greenway and Gordon Long. These crews through the Fayetteville Public Works Department will provide full maintenance of the Drake Street Trail Connections as shown below to ensure the trail is always operational and safe for public use. Maintenance Task Method Schedule Sweeping of Trail After each rain event Monthly Mowing 5 foot strip along both sides of trail Every 2 weeks Tree Pruning Removal of branches blocking access Spring and Fall Mowing around poles Weed eat around the poles Every two weeks during growing season. Trash Pickup Volunteers have adopted this trail and creek for trash removal. Every two weeks. Bridge Inspections Visually inspect bridges Annually Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 TIER 3 CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ARDOT JOB 040955 FAP TAPU-9142(56) DRAKE ST. TRAIL CONNECTION (FAYETTEVILLE)(S) WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS Submitted Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 4332(2) By the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration And the Arkansas Department of Transportation Prepared by Crafton Tull 901 N. 47th Street, Suite 400 Rogers, AR 72756 August 2024 August 19, 2024 Date of Approval K Randal Looney Environmental Coordinator Federal Highway Administration Job 040955 Tier 3 Categorical Exclusion Page 1 of 3 The ARDOT Environmental Division reviewed the referenced project and has determined it falls within the definition of the Tier 3 Categorical Exclusion as defined by the ARDOT/FHWA Programmatic Agreement on the processing of Categorical Exclusions. The purpose of the proposed project is to provide a multipurpose trail connection between US-71 B/College Avenue and the Razorback Greenway within Gordon Long Park, utilizing a route along Drake Street in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas. The proposed project would total approximately 3,300' of roadway improvements and approximately 1,000' of concrete trail. A project location map is attached. Drake Street currently has four 10-11' wide paved lanes with has curb and gutter drainage and 5' wide sidewalks on both sides of the roadway. The proposed improvements will consist of restriping this section of Drake Street to provide two 11' wide lanes for vehicular traffic, on -street parking, and a minimum of 8' wide multi -purpose trail with 2-4' wide raised traffic buffer. A 10' wide concrete trail will extend from the west end of Drake Street through Gordon Long Park to the Razorback Greenway with a bridge over Skull Creek. All work will remain within existing right of way. Design data for this project is as follows: Design Average Daily Percent Design Speed Year Traffic Trucks 2024 1,000 Not available 30 mph 2044 1,500 This project would not involve any relocations, hazardous materials, underground storage tanks, noise impacts, prime farmlands, public water supplies, or cultural resources. The cultural resources clearance is attached. A portion of the proposed project is located inside an EPA Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Disadvantage Community. Short-term impacts during construction are possible, while positive long-term impacts are anticipated for Environmental Justice/Title IV populations. Job 040955 Tier 3 Categorical Exclusion Page 2 of 3 The project will have minor impacts on Gorden Long Park, a Section 4(f) resource. A letter from the City of Fayetteville, acknowledging exemption to a Section 4(f) assessment is attached. Washington County participates in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Flood Insurance Program. The project lies within the Regulatory Floodway Zone AE. The final project design would be reviewed to confirm that the design is adequate and that the potential risk to life and property is minimized. Adjacent properties would not be impacted nor have a greater flood risk than that existed before construction of the project. None of the encroachments would constitute a significant floodplain encroachment or a significant risk to property or life. Based on the ARDOT noise policy, a noise analysis is not required for this project. The road restriping and pedestrian accommodations will not involve adding capacity, substantially changing the roadway alignment, or exposing noise sensitive land uses to traffic noise sources. In compliance with federal guidelines, local authorities would not require notification. Construction work to be undertaken along the existing Drake Street will be within the existing roadway surface, with no extension or modification. Within Gordon Long Park, no ponds, one freshwater emergent wetland (totaling approximately 0.20 acre), and approximately 81 linear feet of tributary that are likely jurisdictional under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act were identified (stream and wetland assessment is available upon request). Both Skull Creek and its unnamed tributary would be spanned with bridge footings outside the Ordinary High -Water Mark, thus no permanent impact on the streams. Potential impact would be temporary during construction. The proposed trail would impact approximately 0.015 acre of the southern edges of the wetland. The proposed project should be covered under a non -reporting Nationwide Permit 14 for Linear Transportation Projects and possibly a Short -Term Activity Authorization from the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality. The attached U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information for Planning and Consultation website species list identified the Gray Bat (Myotis grisescens), Indiana Bat (Myotis sodalist), Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subflavus), Northern Long -Eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis), Ozark Big -Eared Bat (Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii ingens), Eastern Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis ssp. jamaicensis), Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus), Rufa Red Knot (Calidris canutus rufa), Alligator Snapping Turtle (Machrochelys temminickii), Missouri Job 040955 Tier 3 Categorical Exclusion Page 3 of 3 Bladderpod (Physaria filiformis), and Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) as potentially occurring in the project area. No critical habitat for any threatened or endangered species was identified in the project area. The proposed project would not jeopardize the continued existence of tricolored bat (proposed endangered) or alligator snapping turtle (proposed threatened). The USFWS "Arkansas Multi -Species Determination Key" and "FHWA Programmatic Biological Opinion (PBO) for Transportation Projects within the Range of Indiana bat and Northern Long -Eared Bat" were evaluated for this project. It has been determined that the project would have "no effect" on the Piping Plover, and Rufa Red Knot, and is "not likely to adversely affect" the Eastern Black Rail, Gray Bat, Ozark Big -Eared Bat, or Missouri Bladderpod, and "may affect but is not likely to adversely affect" the Indiana Bat and Northern Long -Eared Bat. The Monarch Butterfly is a candidate species and not federally protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The USFWS recommends agencies implement conservation measures for candidate species, as these species may warrant protection in the future under the ESA. Native wildflowers would be planted on all disturbed areas after construction as a conservation measure. The Alligator Snapping Turtle is currently a proposed threatened species, and the Tricolored bat is a proposed endangered species; however, the proposed project would not jeopardize the continued existence of either species. A Public Involvement Meeting was held on May 30, 2024, at The Pendergraft Building, 2828 N. Mansfield Ave., Fayetteville, Arkansas 7270, from 4pm to 6pm. Project information was made available to the A public on the City of Fayetteville website from May 5, 2024, to May 30, 2024. The City of Fayetteville also sent informational letters to affected landowners and the University of Arkansas. A synopsis of the public comment period is attached. This project has been determined to generate minimal air quality impacts for Clean Air Act criteria pollutants and has not been linked with any special mobile source air toxic (MSAT) concerns. 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Box 2261 Little Rock, AR 72203-2261 RE: Washington County: Fayetteville Section 106 Review: FHWA Sarah Huckabee Sanders Governor Shea Lewis Secretary Proposed Undertaking: Drake St. Trail Connection (Fayetteville) (S) Cultural Resources Survey Report: A Cultural Resources Survey for The Proposed Drake Street Trail Connection Project (ArDOTJob 040955) In Washington County, Arkansas ArDOT Job Number: 040955 AHPP Tracking Number: 112507 Dear Mr. Seagraves: The staff of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) has reviewed the Phase I cultural resources survey report (CRS) and architectural resources survey report (ARS) for the above -referenced undertaking located in Sections 34 and 35, Township 17 North, Range 30 West in Washington County. The proposed project entails the establishment of a 1,328-meter-long trail corridor with a width of approximately 8 meters. The portion of the project area with anticipated ground disturbance measures 335 meters, and the portion of the project area with no anticipated ground disturbance measures 1,003 meters. Flat Earth Archeology conducted a Phase I cultural resources survey of the area of potential effect (APE). There are sixteen previously recorded historic or archeological sites located within 1 mile of the APE. The nearest sites to the APE include 3WA0728, 3WA1178, and 3WA0404, all of which are listed as precontact artifact scatters and are located approximately 400 meters from the perimeter of the project area. A total of 15 shovel test pits (STPs) were excavated and a pedestrian survey was conducted, all of which were negative for cultural materials. Additionally, Flat Earth Archeology conducted an architectural resource survey of the APE. A total of 19 historical structures were surveyed to investigate their potential eligibility for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Flat Earth Archeology recommended all 19 structures as ineligible for inclusion in the NRHP. The AHPP concurs that none of the structures are eligible for inclusion in the NRHP. Based on the provided information, the AHPP concurs with the finding of no historic properties affected pursuant to 36 CFR § 800.4(d)(1) for the proposed undertaking. In the event of a post -review discovery of historic properties within the area of potential effects, please contact the AHPP and other consulting parties in accordance with 36 CFR § 800.13(b)(3). Arkansas Historic Preservation Program 1100 North Street • Little Rock, AR 72201 • 501.324.9150 Arka nsas Prese rvation.com AHPP 112507 We appreciate the opportunity to review this undertaking. If you have any questions, contact Hannah Di Domenico at hannah.didomenico@arkansas.gov or 501.324.9876. Please refer to the AHPP Tracking Number listed above in any further correspondence. Sincerely, iCO Digitally signed by Hannah Di Domenico Hannah Di DOITI@n Date: 2024.07.10 10:57:17-05'00' for Scott Kaufman State Historic Preservation Officer and Director, AHPP cc: Randal Looney, Federal Highway Administration Dr. Melissa Zabecki, Arkansas Archeological Survey Arkansas Historic Preservation Program 1100 North Street • Little Rock, AR 72201 • 501.324.9150 Arka nsas Prese rvation.com CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS July 22nd, 2024 Katie Rose Advanced Environmental Impact analyst Assessments Section Environmental Division Arkansas Department Of Transportation Re: Job 040955 F.A.P. TAPU-9142(56) Drake St. Trail Connection (Fayetteville) (S) Washington County Dear Ms. Rose, We appreciate your review of the Categorical Exclusion for the Drake Street Trail Connections. During previous review, an exemption comment was requested in writing to Section 4(f) paragraph (g)(1). Please accept this letter stating that the City of Fayetteville agrees that the Drake Street Trail Connections would quality under exemptions, paragraph (g)(1) because the use of Gordon Long Park is solely for the purpose of preserving or enhancing an activity, feature, or attribute that qualifies the property for Section 4(f) protection. (g) Transportation enhancement activities, transportation alternatives projects, and mitigation activities, where: (1) The use of the Section 4(f) property is solely for the purpose of preserving or enhancing an activity, feature, or attribute that qualifies the property for Section 4(f) protection; and (2) The official(s) with jurisdiction over the Section 4(f) resource agrees in writing to paragraph (g)(1) of this section. Sincerely, 06_� Chris Brown, Public Works Director Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 x V 6"0&14 limit* M'M'R United States Department of the Interior/ FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Arkansas Ecological Services Field Office 110 South Amity Suite 300 Conway, AR 72032-8975 Phone: (501) 513-4470 Fax: (501) 513-4480 In Reply Refer To: Project Code: 2024-0054364 Project Name: Drake Trail extension February 26, 2024 Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location or may be affected by your proposed project To Whom It May Concern: The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be completed by visiting the IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested through the IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list. The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or designated critical habitat. A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a biological Project code: 2024-0054364 02/26/2024 evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12. If a Federal agency determines, based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation, that listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed within the consultation. More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of permit or license applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook" at: https: //www. fws. gov/sites/defaultlfiles/documents/endangered-specie s-consultation- handbook.pdf Migratory Birds: In addition to responsibilities to protect threatened and endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), there are additional responsibilities under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) to protect native birds from project -related impacts. Any activity, intentional or unintentional, resulting in take of migratory birds, including eagles, is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)). For more information regarding these Acts see https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-bird-permit/what- we-do. The MBTA has no provision for allowing take of migratory birds that may be unintentionally killed or injured by otherwise lawful activities. It is the responsibility of the project proponent to comply with these Acts by identifying potential impacts to migratory birds and eagles within applicable NEPA documents (when there is a federal nexus) or a Bird/Eagle Conservation Plan (when there is no federal nexus). Proponents should implement conservation measures to avoid or minimize the production of project -related stressors or minimize the exposure of birds and their resources to the project -related stressors. For more information on avian stressors and recommended conservation measures see https://www.fws.gov/library/collections/threats-birds. In addition to MBTA and BGEPA, Executive Order 13186: Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds, obligates all Federal agencies that engage in or authorize activities that might affect migratory birds, to minimize those effects and encourage conservation measures that will improve bird populations. Executive Order 13186 provides for the protection of both migratory birds and migratory bird habitat. For information regarding the implementation of Executive Order 13186, please visit https://www.fws.gov/partner/council-conservation- migratory-birds. We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Code in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office. 2of7 Project code: 2024-0054364 02/26/2024 Attachment(s): ■ Official Species List OFFICIAL SPECIES LIST This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action". This species list is provided by: Arkansas Ecological Services Field Office 110 South Amity Suite 300 Conway, AR 72032-8975 (501) 513-4470 3 of 7 Project code: 2024-0054364 02/26/2024 PROJECT SUMMARY Project Code: 2024-0054364 Project Name: Drake Trail extension Project Type: Recreation - New Construction Project Description: Trail construction from East Drake St to Gordon Long park. Project Location: The approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https: www.google.com/maps/@36.1013155,-94.15142266239238,14z 36.1013155,-94.15142266239238,14z Ali Ion Reywrrel "drCal clr IN Appleby Rd f e Lake aWra V1313-11a Aln►nc club c Counties: Washington County, Arkansas 4of7 Project code: 2024-0054364 02/26/2024 ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SPECIES There is a total of 11 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list. Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species. IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA Fisheriesl, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the Department of Commerce. See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions. 1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce. MAMMALS NAME STATUS Gray Bat Myotis grisescens Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: htWs:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6329 Indiana Bat Myotis sodalis Endangered There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat. Species profile: htWs:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5949 Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045 Ozark Big -eared Bat Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii ingens Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7245 Tricolored Bat Perimyotis sub flavus Proposed No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Endangered Species profile: htWs://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10515 Project code: 2024-0054364 02/26/2024 NAME STATUS Eastern Black Rail Laterallus jamaicensis ssp. jamaicensis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/10477 Piping Plover Charadrius melodus Threatened Population: [Atlantic Coast and Northern Great Plains populations] - Wherever found, except those areas where listed as endangered. There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location does not overlap the critical habitat. Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6039 Rufa Red Knot Calidris canutus rufa Threatened There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1864 REPTILES NAME STATUS Alligator Snapping Turtle Macrochelys temminckii Proposed No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Threatened Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4658 INSECTS NAME STATUS Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: htWs:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743 FLOWERING PLANTS NAME STATUS Missouri Bladderpod Physaria fili formis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https:Hecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5361 CRITICAL HABITATS THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION. YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO DETERMINE IF YOUR PROJECT(S) MAY HAVE EFFECTS ON ALL ABOVE LISTED SPECIES. 6 of 7 Project code: 2024-0054364 02/26/2024 IPAC USER CONTACT INFORMATION Agency: Fayetteville city Name: Boone Ruston Address: 901 N. 47th Street Address Line 2: Suite 400 City: Rogers State: AR Zip: 72756 Email boone.ruston@craftontull.com Phone: 4796364838 7of7 x V 6"0&14 limit* M'M'R United States Department of the Interior/ FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE U. Arkansas Ecological Services Field Office 110 South Amity Suite 300 Conway, AR 72032-8975 Phone: (501) 513-4470 Fax: (501) 513-4480 In Reply Refer To: Project code: 2024-0054364 Project Name: Drake Trail extension February 26, 2024 Subject: Consistency letter for'Drake Trail extension' for specified federally threatened and endangered species and designated critical habitat that may occur in your proposed project area consistent with the Arkansas Determination Key for project review and guidance for federally listed species (Arkansas Dkey). Dear Boone Ruston: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) received on February 26, 2024 your effect determination(s) for the 'Drake Trail extension' (the Action) using the Arkansas DKey within the Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) system. The Service developed this system in accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (87 Stat.884, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Based on your answers and the assistance in the Service's Arkansas DKey, you made the following effect determination(s) for the proposed Action: Species Eastern Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis ssp. jamaicensis) Gray Bat (Myotis grisescens) Indiana Bat (Myotis sodalis) Missouri Bladderpod (Physaria fili formis) Ozark Big -eared Bat (Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii ingens) Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) Rufa Red Knot (Calidris canutus ru fa) Status Listing Status Threatened Endangered Endangered Threatened Endangered Threatened Threatened Determination NLAA NLAA May affect NLAA NLAA No effect No effect Consultation with the Service is not complete. Further consultation or coordination with the Arkansas Ecological Services Office is necessary for those species with a determination of "may Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139207137 02/26/2024 affect' (MA) listed above. Please contact our office at 501-513-4470, arkansas_es_clearance@fws.gov, or your agency point of contact in the Arkansas Ecological Services Office to discuss methods to avoid or minimize potential adverse effects to those species. The Service concurs with the NLAA determination(s) for the species listed above. Your agency has met consultation requirements by informing the Service of the "No Effect' determinations. No further consultation for this project is required for these species. This letter confirms you may rely on effect determinations provided in the Arkansas Determination Key for project review and guidance for federally listed species to satisfy agency consultation requirements under Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (87 Stat. 884, as amended 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.; ESA). FHWA projects should not use the Arkansas Dkey for the Northern Long-eared Bat (NLEB) or Indiana Bat. Please complete the FHWA, FRA, FTA Programmatic Consultation for Transportation Projects affecting NLEB or Indiana Bat determination key. This key is intended for projects funded or authorized by FHWA, FRA, or FTA, that may affect the endangered Indiana bat and/or the threatened NLEB, which requires consultation with the Service under Section 7 of the ESA. The Service recommends that your agency contact the Arkansas Ecological Services Field Office or re-evaluate this key in IPaC if: 1) the scope, timing, duration, or location of the proposed project changes, 2) new information reveals the action may affect listed species or designated critical habitat; 3) a new species is listed or critical habitat designated. If any of the above conditions occurs, additional consultation with the Arkansas Ecological Services Field Office should take place before project changes are final or resources committed. This letter only covers the listed species in the above table. The following species may also occur in the Action area: ■ Alligator Snapping Turtle Macrochelys temminckii Proposed Threatened ■ Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate ■ Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Endangered • Tricolored Bat Perimyotis sub flavus Proposed Endangered If you determine your project may affect additional listed or proposed listed species not covered by the Arkansas ESFO DKey, please contact our office at 501-513-4470, arkansas_es_clearance@fws.gov, or your agency point of contact Arkansas ESFO to discuss methods to avoid or minimize potential adverse effects to those species. Candidate species are not afforded protection under the ESA; however, we recommend they be considered in project planning and that conservation measures be implemented to avoid or minimize impacts to individuals or their habitat as much as possible. Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act: The following resources are provided to project proponents and consulting agencies as additional information. Bald and golden eagles are not DKey Version Publish Date: 12/05/2023 2of9 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139207137 02/26/2024 included in this section 7(a)(2) consultation and this information does not constitute a determination of effects by the Service. The Service developed the National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines to advise landowners, land managers, and others who share public and private lands with Bald Eagles when and under what circumstances the protective provisions of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act may apply to their activities. The guidelines should be consulted prior to conducting new or intermittent activity near an eagle nest. Activity specific guidelines begin on page 10 of the document. To access a copy of the National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines please visit the Service's Bald and Golden Eagle Management webpage and scroll down to the Guidance and Tools section: https://www.fws.gov/library/collections/bald-and-golden-eagle-management If the recommendations detailed in the National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines cannot be followed, you may apply for a permit to authorize removal or relocation of an eagle nest in certain instances. To obtain an application form or contact information for Regional Migratory Bird Permit Offices please visit the Service's Bald and Golden Eagle Management webpage and scroll down to the Permits section: https://www.fws.gov/library/collections/bald-and-golden- eagle-management DKey Version Publish Date: 12/05/2023 3 of 9 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139207137 02/26/2024 Action Description You provided to IPaC the following name and description for the subject Action. 1. Name Drake Trail extension 2. Description The following description was provided for the project 'Drake Trail extension': Trail construction from East Drake St to Gordon Long park. The approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https: www. google.com/maps/(a)36.1013155,-94.15142266239238,14z Wa s huylon Regional WdKel Cu 'N Appleby Rd tit Laki saw vq cson a A,b, club t DKey Version Publish Date: 12/05/2023 4 of 9 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139207137 02/26/2024 Species Protection Measures DKey Version Publish Date: 12/05/2023 5 of 9 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139207137 02/26/2024 QUALIFICATION INTERVIEW 1. Have you made an effects determination of "no effect" for all species in the area of the project? A "no effect" determination means the project will have no beneficial effect, no short-term adverse effects, and no long-term adverse effects on any of the species on the IPaC-generated species list for the proposed project or those species habitat. A project with effects that cannot be meaningfully measured, detected or evaluated, effects that are extremely unlikely to occur, or entirely beneficial effects should not have a "no effect" determination. (If unsure, select "No"). No 2. Is the action authorized, funded, or being carried out by a Federal agency? Yes 3. Are you the the action agency or the designated non-federal representative? Yes 4. Choose the agency you represent in this consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: d. Federal Highway Administration 5. Will project proponents follow Special Provisions for avoidance and minimization measures for listed species in Arkansas? Yes 6. [Semantic] Does the project intersect designated critical habitat for the Leopard Darter? Automatically answered No 7. [Semantic] Does the project intersect designated critical habitat for the Neosho Mucket? Automatically answered No 8. [Semantic] Does the project intersect designated critical habitat for Yellowcheek Darter? Automatically answered No 9. [Semantic] Does the project intersect designated critical habitat for Rabbitsfoot? Automatically answered No 10. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the American burying beetle consultation area? Automatically answered No 11. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the red -cockaded woodpecker AOI? Automatically answered No DKey Version Publish Date: 12/05/2023 6 of 9 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139207137 02/26/2024 12. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Eastern black rail AOI? Automatically answered Yes 13. Will the project take place in freshwater herbaceous wetlands and/or wet prairies? Yes 14. Will any part of the project take place between March 15 and May 15 OR between July 15 and October 1? Yes 15. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the red knot AOI? Automatically answered Yes 16. Will the project affect sand and gravel areas or shorelines along rivers, lakes, or reservoirs? No 17. Does the project take place in marshy or flooded open field habitat? No 18. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Piping Plover AOI? Automatically answered Yes 19. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Whooping Crane AOI? Automatically answered No 20. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the interior least tern AOI? Automatically answered No 21. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Gray Bat AOI? Automatically answered Yes 22. Does the project involve changes to an existing bridge or large culvert? No 23. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Ozark Big -eared Bat AOI? Automatically answered Yes 24. Are there any caves within 0.5 mile of the project area? No 25. Does the project occur in a subdivision or urban area? No 26. Does the project involve blasting of any type or tree removal of greater than 10 acres? No DKey Version Publish Date: 12/05/2023 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139207137 02/26/2024 27. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Ozark Big -eared Bat cAOI? Automatically answered No 28. Will the activity affect the roosting environment of cave -dwelling bats (e.g., prescribed fire where smoke may enter hibernacula, filling of karst feature with material or liquid of any type, change in the structure or opening of the cave or feature)? No 29. [Semantic (same answer as "1.6"1 Will project proponents follow Special Provisions for avoidance and minimization measures for listed species in Arkansas? Automatically answered Yes 30. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Indiana bat AOI? Automatically answered Yes 31. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Benton County Cave Crayfish AOI? Automatically answered No 32. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Hell Creek Cave Crayfish AOI? Automatically answered No 33. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Ozark cavefish AOI? Automatically answered No 34. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Missouri bladderpod AOI? Automatically answered Yes 35. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Geocarpon AOI? Automatically answered No 36. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the running buffalo clover AOI? Automatically answered No 37. [Semantic] Does the project intersect the Pondberry AOI? Automatically answered No DKey Version Publish Date: 12/05/2023 8 of 9 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139207137 02/26/2024 IPAC USER CONTACT INFORMATION Agency: Fayetteville city Name: Boone Ruston Address: 901 N. 47th Street Address Line 2: Suite 400 City: Rogers State: AR Zip: 72756 Email boone.ruston@craftontull.com Phone: 4796364838 DKey Version Publish Date: 12/05/2023 9 of 9 IIVI AIN 111.1111 United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Arkansas Ecological Services Field Office 110 South Amity Suite 300 Conway, AR 72032-8975 Phone: (501) 513-4470 Fax: (501) 513-4480 In Reply Refer To: Project code: 2024-0054364 Project Name: Drake Trail extension February 26, 2024 Subject: Consistency letter for the 'Drake Trail extension' project under the amended February 5, 2018, FHWA, FRA, FTA Programmatic Biological Opinion (dated March 23, 2023) for Transportation Projects within the Range of the Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat (NLEB). To whom it may concern: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has received your request dated February 26, 2024 to verify that the Drake Trail extension (Proposed Action) may rely on the concurrence provided in the amended February 5, 2018, FHWA, FRA, FTA Programmatic Biological Opinion Opinion (dated March 23, 2023) for Transportation Projects within the Range of the Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat (PBO) to satisfy requirements under section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (87 Stat.884, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Based on the information you provided (Project Description shown below), you have determined that the Proposed Action is within the scope and adheres to the criteria of the PBO, including the adoption of applicable avoidance and minimization measures. At least one of the qualification interview questions indicated an activity or portion of your project is consistent with a not likely to adversely affect determination therefore, the overall determination for your project is, may affect, and is not likely to adversely affect (NLAA) the endangered Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) and/or the endangered northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis). Consultation with the Service pursuant to section 7(a)(2) of the ESA (87 Stat. 884, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) is required. This "may affect - not likely to adversely affect" determination becomes effective when the lead Federal action agency or designated non-federal representative requests the Service rely on the PBO to satisfy the agency's consultation requirements for this project. Please provide this consistency letter to the lead Federal action agency or its designated non- federal representative with a request for review, and as the agency deems appropriate, submit for concurrence verification through the IPaC system. The lead Federal action agency or designated Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 non-federal representative should log into IPaC using their agency email account and click "Search by record locator". They will need to enter the record locator 686-139212887. For Proposed Actions that include bridge/culvert or structure removal, replacement, and/or maintenance activities: If your initial bridge/culvert or structure assessment documented signs of bat use or occupancy, or an assessment failed to detect Indiana bats and/or NLEBs, yet are later detected prior to, or during construction, please submit the Post Assessment Discovery of Bats at Bridge/Culvert or Structure Form (User Guide Appendix E) to this Service Office within 2 working days of any potential take. In these instances, potential incidental take of Indiana bats and/or NLEBs is covered under the Incidental Take Statement in the 2018 FHWA, FRA, FTA PBO (provided that the take is reported to the Service). If the Proposed Action is modified, or new information reveals that it may affect the Indiana bat and/or northern long-eared bat in a manner or to an extent not considered in the PBO, further review to conclude the requirements of ESA section 7(a)(2) may be required. For Proposed Actions that include bridge/culvert or structure removal, replacement, and/or maintenance activities: If your initial bridge/culvert or structure assessments failed to detect Indiana bats and/or NLEB use or occupancy, yet bats are later detected prior to, or during construction, please submit the Post Assessment Discovery of Bats at Bridge/Culvert or Structure Form (User Guide Appendix E) to this Service Office within 2 working days of the incident. In these instances, potential incidental take of Indiana bats and/or NLEBs may be exempted provided that the take is reported to the Service. If the Proposed Action may affect any other federally -listed or proposed species and/or designated critical habitat, additional consultation between the lead Federal action agency and this Service Office is required. If the proposed action has the potential to take bald or golden eagles, additional coordination with the Service under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act may also be required. In either of these circumstances, please advise the lead Federal action agency accordingly. The following species may occur in your project area and are not covered by this determination: • Alligator Snapping Turtle Macrochelys temminckii Proposed Threatened • Eastern Black Rail Laterallus jamaicensis ssp. jamaicensis Threatened ■ Gray Bat Myotis grisescens Endangered • Missouri Bladderpod Physaria fill formis Threatened ■ Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate ■ Ozark Big -eared Bat Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii ingens Endangered • Piping Plover Charadrius melodus Threatened ■ Rufa Red Knot Calidris canutus rufa Threatened • Tricolored Bat Perimyotis sub flavus Proposed Endangered DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 2 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The following project name and description was collected in IPaC as part of the endangered species review process. NAME Drake Trail extension DESCRIPTION Trail construction from East Drake St to Gordon Long park. DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 3 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 The approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https: www. google.com/maps/(a)36.1013155,-94.15142266239238,14z VVaehinglon Pagionai Medical Clr W Apple by Rd 0 S1 LakaGMo Vla-Na AIM . Club t -- E e DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 4 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 DETERMINATION KEY RESULT Based on your answers provided, this project(s) may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect the endangered Indiana bat and/or the endangered northern long-eared bat, therefore, consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pursuant to Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (87 Stat. 884, as amended 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) is required. However, also based on your answers provided, this project may rely on the concurrence provided in the amended February 5, 2018, FHWA, FRA, FTA Programmatic Biological Opinion (dated March 23, 2023) for Transportation Projects within the Range of the Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat. QUALIFICATION INTERVIEW 1. Is the project within the range of the Indiana bat[i]? [1] See Indiana bat species profile Automatically answered Yes 2. Is the project within the range of the northern long-eared bat[i]? [1] See northern long-eared bat species profile Automatically answered Yes 3. Which Federal Agency is the lead for the action? A) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) 4. Are all project activities limited to non-construction[i] activities only? (examples of non - construction activities include: bridge/abandoned structure assessments, surveys, planning and technical studies, property inspections, and property sales) [11 Construction refers to activities involving ground disturbance, percussive noise, and/or lighting. No 5. Does the project include any activities that are greater than 300 feet from existing road/ rail surfaces[i]? [1] Road surface is defined as the actively used [e.g. motorized vehicles] driving surface and shoulders [may be pavement, gravel, etc.] and rail surface is defined as the edge of the actively used rail ballast. Yes 6. Are all project activities greater than 300 feet from existing road/rail surfaces[i]? [1] Road surface is defined as the actively used [e.g. motorized vehicles] driving surface and shoulders [may be pavement, gravel, etc.] and rail surface is defined as the edge of the actively used rail ballast. No DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 5 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 7. Does the project include any activities within 0.5 miles of a known Indiana bat and/or NLEB hibernaculum[1]? [1] For the purpose of this consultation, a hibernaculum is a site, most often a cave or mine, where bats hibernate during the winter (see suitable habitat), but could also include bridges and structures if bats are found to be hibernating there during the winter. No 8. Is the project located within a karst area? Yes 9. Will the project include any type of activity that could impact a known hibernaculum[i], or impact a karst feature (e.g., sinkhole, losing stream, or spring) that could result in effects to a known hibernaculum? [1] For the purpose of this consultation, a hibernaculum is a site, most often a cave or mine, where bats hibernate during the winter (see suitable habitat), but could also include bridges and structures if bats are found to be hibernating there during the winter. No 10. Is there any suitable[1] summer habitat for Indiana Bat or NLEB within the project action area[2]? (includes any trees suitable for maternity, roosting, foraging, or travelling habitat) [1] See the Service's summer survey_ guidance for our current definitions of suitable habitat. [2] The action area is defined as all areas to be affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action and not merely the immediate area involved in the action (50 CFR Section 402.02). Further clarification is provided by the User's Guide for the Range -wide Programmatic Consultation for Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat. Yes 11. Will the project remove any suitable summer habitat"I and/or remove/trim any existing trees within suitable summer habitat? [1] See the Service's summer survey_ guidance for our current definitions of suitable habitat. Yes 12. Will the project clear more than 20 acres of suitable habitat per 5-mile section of road/rail? No DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 6 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 13. Have presence/probable absence (P/A) summer surveys[1][2] been conducted[3][4] within the suitable habitat located within your project action area? [1] See the Service's summer survey guidance for our current definitions of suitable habitat. [2] Presence/probable absence summer surveys conducted within the fall swarming/spring emergence home range of a documented Indiana bat hibernaculum (contact local Service Field Office for appropriate distance from hibernacula) that result in a negative finding requires additional consultation with the local Service Field Office to determine if clearing of forested habitat is appropriate and/or if seasonal clearing restrictions are needed to avoid and minimize potential adverse effects on fall swarming and spring emerging Indiana bats. [3] For projects within the range of either the Indiana bat or NLEB in which suitable habitat is present, and no bat surveys have been conducted, the transportation agency will assume presence of the appropriate species. This assumption of presence should be based upon the presence of suitable habitat and the capability of bats to occupy it because of their mobility. [4] Negative presence/probable absence survey results obtained using the summer survey guidance are valid for a minimum of two years from the completion of the survey unless new information (e.g., other nearby surveys) suggest otherwise. No 14. Does the project include activities within documented Indiana bat habitat[1][2]. [1] Documented roosting or foraging habitat — for the purposes of this consultation, we are considering documented habitat as that where Indiana bats and/or NLEB have actually been captured and tracked using (1) radio telemetry to roosts; (2) radio telemetry biangulation/triangulation to estimate foraging areas; or (3) foraging areas with repeated use documented using acoustics. Documented roosting habitat is also considered as suitable summer habitat within 0.25 miles of documented roosts.) [2] For the purposes of this key, we are considering documented corridors as that where Indiana bats and/or NLEB have actually been captured and tracked to using (1) radio telemetry; or (2) treed corridors located directly between documented roosting and foraging habitat. No 15. Will the removal or trimming of habitat or trees occur within suitable but undocumented Indiana bat roosting/foraging habitat or travel corridors? No 16. Does the project include activities within documented NLEB habitat['][']? [1] Documented roosting or foraging habitat — for the purposes of this consultation, we are considering documented habitat as that where Indiana bats and/or NLEB have actually been captured and tracked using (1) radio telemetry to roosts; (2) radio telemetry biangulation/triangulation to estimate foraging areas; or (3) foraging areas with repeated use documented using acoustics. Documented roosting habitat is also considered as suitable summer habitat within 0.25 miles of documented roosts.) [2] For the purposes of this key, we are considering documented corridors as that where Indiana bats and/or NLEB have actually been captured and tracked to using (1) radio telemetry; or (2) treed corridors located directly between documented roosting and foraging habitat. No DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 7 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 17. Will the removal or trimming of habitat or trees occur within suitable but undocumented NLEB roosting/foraging habitat or travel corridors? No 18. Will any tree trimming or removal occur within 100 feet of existing road/rail surfaces? Yes 19. Will any tree trimming or removal occur between 100-300 feet of existing road/rail surfaces? Yes 20. Will any tree trimming or removal occur greater than 300 feet from existing road/rail surfaces? No 21. Are all trees that are being removed clearly demarcated? Yes 22. Will the removal of habitat or the removal/trimming of trees include installing new or replacing existing permanent lighting? No 23. Does the project include maintenance of the surrounding landscape at existing facilities (e.g., rest areas, stormwater detention basins)? No 24. Does the project include wetland or stream protection activities associated with compensatory wetland mitigation? Yes 25. Does the project include slash pile burning? No 26. Does the project include any bridge removal, replacement, and/or maintenance activities (e.g., any bridge repair, retrofit, maintenance, and/or rehabilitation work)? No 27. Does the project include the removal, replacement, and/or maintenance of any structure other than a bridge? (e.g., rest areas, offices, sheds, outbuildings, barns, parking garages, etc.) No 28. Will the project involve the use of temporary lighting during the active season? No 29. Will the project install new or replace existing permanent lighting? Yes 30. Is there any suitable habitat within 1,000 feet of the location(s) where permanent lighting will be installed or replaced? No DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 8 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 31. Does the project include percussives or other activities (not including tree removal/ trimming or bridge/structure work) that will increase noise levels above existing traffic/ background levels? No 32. Are all of the project activities that will be conducted greater than 0.5 miles of a known Indiana bat and/or NLEB hibernaculum[�1 and greater than 300 feet from the existing road/rail surface[2] limited to one or more of the following activities: ■ maintenance of the surrounding landscape at existing facilities (e.g., rest areas, stormwater detention basins); ■ wetland or stream protection activities associated with compensatory wetland/stream mitigation that will not clear suitable habitat (i.e. tree removal/trimming); ■ involves slash pile burning; ■ within an area with negative presence/probable absence (P/A) summer surveys[31 ■ limited to activities that DO NOT cause any stressors to the bat species, including, but not limited to those described in the BA/BO (i.e. do not involve habitat removal, tree removal/trimming, bridge or structure activities, temporary or permanent lighting, or use of percussives) (e.g., lining roadways, unlighted signage , rail road crossing signals, signal lighting, and minor road repair such as asphalt fill of potholes, etc.))? [1] For the purpose of this consultation, a hibernaculum is a site, most often a cave or mine, where bats hibernate during the winter (see suitable habitat), but could also include bridges and structures if bats are found to be hibernating there during the winter. [2] Road surface is defined as the actively used [e.g. motorized vehicles] driving surface and shoulders [may be pavement, gravel, etc.] and rail surface is defined as the edge of the actively used rail ballast. (example activities include road line painting) [3] See the Service's summer survey guidance for our current definitions of suitable habitat. Yes, all of the project activities that are greater than 0.5 miles from a hibernaculum and greater than 300' from the road/rail surface are limited to one or more of these activities 33. Are all project activities that are not associated with habitat removal, tree removal/ trimming, bridge and/or structure activities, temporary or permanent lighting, or use of percussives, limited to actions that DO NOT cause any additional stressors to the bat species? Examples: lining roadways, unlighted signage , rail road crossing signals, signal lighting, and minor road repair such as asphalt fill of potholes, etc. Yes 34. Will the project raise the road profile above the tree canopy? No DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 9of13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 35. Are the wetland or stream protection activities associated with compensatory wetland/ stream mitigation portion of this project consistent with a Not Likely to Adversely Affect determination in this key? Automatically answered Yes, because your activities associated with compensatory wetland/stream mitigation activities do not clear suitable summer habitat and are not within 0.5 miles of Indiana bat or NLEB hibernaculum. 36. Are the project activities that are not associated with habitat removal, tree removal/ trimming, bridge and/or structure activities, temporary or permanent lighting, or use of percussives consistent with a No Effect determination in this key? Automatically answered Yes, other project activities are limited to actions that DO NOT cause any additional stressors to the bat species as described in the BA/BO 37. Is the permanent lighting portion of this project consistent with a No Effect determination in this key? Automatically answered Yes, because the lighting will be more than 1,000 feet from the nearest suitable habitat 38. General AMM 1 Will the project ensure all operators, employees, and contractors working in areas of known or presumed bat habitat are aware of all FHWA/FRA/FTA (Transportation Agencies) environmental commitments, including all applicable Avoidance and Minimization Measures? Yes 39. Hibernacula AMM 1 Will the project ensure that on -site personnel will use best management practiceslll, secondary containment measures, or other standard spill prevention and countermeasures to avoid impacts to possible hibernacula? [1] Coordinate with the appropriate Service Field Office on recommended best management practices for karst in your state. Yes 40. Hibernacula AMM 1 Will the project ensure that, where practicable, a 300 foot buffer will be employed to separate fueling areas and other major containment risk activities from caves, sinkholes, losing streams, and springs in karst topography? Yes PROJECT QUESTIONNAIRE 1. Have you made a No Effect determination for all other species indicated on the FWS IPaC generated species list? N/A DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 10 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 2. Have you made a May Affect determination for any other species on the FWS IPaC generated species list? Yes 3. How many acres[1] of trees are proposed for removal between 0-100 feet of the existing road/rail surface? [1] If described as number of trees, multiply by 0.09 to convert to acreage and enter that number. 0.1 4. How many acres[1] of trees are proposed for removal between 100-300 feet of the existing road/rail surface? [1] If described as number of trees, multiply by 0.09 to convert to acreage and enter that number. 0.1 AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION MEASURES (AMMS) This determination key result includes the committment to implement the following Avoidance and Minimization Measures (AMMs): HIBERNACULA AMM 1 For projects located within karst areas, on -site personnel will use best management practices, secondary containment measures, or other standard spill prevention and countermeasures to avoid impacts to possible hibernacula. Where practicable, a 300 foot buffer will be employed to separate fueling areas and other major containment risk activities from caves, sinkholes, losing streams, and springs in karst topography. GENERAL AMM 1 Ensure all operators, employees, and contractors working in areas of known or presumed bat habitat are aware of all FHWA/FRA/FTA (Transportation Agencies) environmental commitments, including all applicable AMMS. DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 11 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 DETERMINATION KEY DESCRIPTION: FHWA, FRA, FTA PROGRAMMATIC CONSULTATION FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS AFFECTING NLEB OR INDIANA BAT This key was last updated in IPaC on October 30, 2023. Keys are subject to periodic revision. This decision key is intended for projects/activities funded or authorized by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and/or Federal Transit Administration (FTA), which may require consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for the endangered Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) and the endangered northern long-eared bat (NLEB) (Myotis septentrionalis). This decision key should only be used to verify project applicability with the Service's amended February 5, 2018, FHWA, FRA, FTA Programmatic Biological Opinion(dated March 23, 2023) for Transportation Projects. The programmatic biological opinion covers limited transportation activities that may affect either bat species, and addresses situations that are both likely and not likely to adversely affect either bat species. This decision key will assist in identifying the effect of a specific project/activity and applicability of the programmatic consultation. The programmatic biological opinion is not intended to cover all types of transportation actions. Activities outside the scope of the programmatic biological opinion, or that may affect ESA - listed species other than the Indiana bat or NLEB, or any designated critical habitat, may require additional ESA Section 7 consultation. DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 12 of 13 Project code: 2024-0054364 IPaC Record Locator: 686-139212887 02/26/2024 IPAC USER CONTACT INFORMATION Agency: Fayetteville city Name: Boone Ruston Address: 901 N. 47th Street Address Line 2: Suite 400 City: Rogers State: AR Zip: 72756 Email boone.ruston@craftontull.com Phone: 4796364838 DKey Version Publish Date: 10/30/2023 13 of 13 Job 040955 PI Comment Synopsis CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE IN COOPERATION WITH ARDOT CITY OF IMOF FAYETTEVILLE A R K A N S A S KANSAS DEPARTMENT IV TRANSPORTATION Public Involvement Synopsis ArDOT Job. 040955 DRAKE ST. TRAIL CONNECTION (FAYETTEVILLE)(S) A public officials meeting and "In Person" Public Involvement (PI) meeting was held for the proposed Drake Street Trail Connection project at The Pendergraft Building (2828 N. Mansfield Ave., Fayetteville) from 4:00 — 6:00pm on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Project information was made available on the City's website on May 6, 2024. Efforts to involve minorities and the public in the meeting included: • Comment forms were made available digitally, via a link on the City of Fayetteville's website from May 6 through June 2, 2024. • Printed comment forms were made available at the PI meeting. • All forms were in English and Spanish. • Project information was made available to the public via the City's website - Drake Street Trail I Fayetteville, AR - Official Website (fayetteville-ar.gov). • Several news articles were posted online, on the Fayetteville Flyer, 5 News Online and the Northwest Arkansas Democrat -Gazette. Notices of the Public meeting was published in the following media; • Northwest Arkansas Democrat -Gazette for publication on Sunday May 5, 2024 and Sunday May 12, 2024, and on May 6, 2024 • City of Fayetteville website on May 6, 2024 • 5 News Online on May 7, 2024, • Fayetteville Flyer on May 8, 2024 A total of 29 responses were received via the online comment form, and an additional 6 comments/suggestions were received at the PI meeting. Copies of the public notice, exhibit, and comment form are attached. Job 040955 PI Comment Synopsis Public Comment Response Summary Is your property along or adjacent to the route under consideration? • Yes • No Do you have a suggestion that would allow this proposed project to better serve the needs of the community? • Yes • No Does your home or property offer any limitations to the project, such as septic systems, that the Department needs to consider in its design? • Yes • No Do you know of any environmental constraints, such as endangered species, hazardous waste sites, existingor former landfills, or parks and public lands in the vicinityof the project? • Yes • No Do you feel there is a need for bicycle and pedestrian trail connectingthe Razorback Greenway, through Gordon Long Park, to US-71B/College Avenue? . Yes • No Do you feel that the proposed improvements will have any Beneficial or Adverse impact on your property and/or community (economic, environmental, social, etc.)? • Beneficial • Ad - Do you know of any historical sites, family cemeteries, or archaeological sites in the project area? • Yes • No Job 040955 PI Comment Synopsis PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT MEETING NOTICE C17- OF FAYETTEVILLE W ARKANSAS a.e...r,.,.a tasrsronarroa WHAT: Public Involvement Meeting to discuss the proposed Drake St. Trail Connection from US-71B/College Avenue to Razorback Greenway (Gordon Long Park) in Fayetteville. WHEN: Thursday, May 30", 2024 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm WHERE: The Pendergraft Building 2828 N. 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Creed religion. self natlorul oo age. 1 ,Ilty, income "as, marital status, sexual orientation, gender ode". genetic inrormetaar, political opanons or :tan, in admission or access to end treatment in the City's programs and activities. at well as the cny's hiring or .,jyrnant pacbces ConsplanM ar alleged disarvr.+atron and riqurrva regarding the City s nondKnrnrnst on m may bit dirertad to t►w kbssy Cate. Human Ransacrs OrrMnr, 100 W Nork StrtYt Suntr 143 ratrttavar, AN 1. la791 St1-■//g, or 1Ne tollowme r+nad address:ffwftwfMtjgVjk-j(My notice is available Irwin the ratetwolle Development Sevv<es Office at 12S W Moumar, rai c"erge AM 727014011 tarp pint or nicarding r•N language asustante lot t%ma vnvth Umited English ►ra/+crency a avartabre upon squat IT lob Ito OV955 A C I S 8 Matt Mihalevich Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2025-0144 Item ID N/A City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item 3/10/2025 ENGINEERING (621) Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: Staff requests the mayor's signature on the attached application through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) for the Transit Stop Improvements project. Budget Impact: N/A N/A Account Number Fund N/A N/A Project Number Project Title Budgeted Item? No Total Amended Budget $ - Expenses (Actual+Encum) $ - Available Budget Does item have a direct cost? No Item Cost $ Is a Budget Adjustment attached? No Budget Adjustment $ - Remaining Budget V20221130 Purchase Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution # 60-25 Change Order Number: Approval Date: 2/18/2025 Original Contract Number: Comments: CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE STAFF MEMO 90"b-IF ARKANSAS TO: Mayor Rawn THRU: Keith Macedo, Interim Chief of Staff Chris Brown, Public Works Director FROM: Matt Mihalevich, Active Transportation Manager DATE: March 17', 2025 SUBJECT: NWARPC Transportation Alternatives Program Grant Application Submittal RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the mayor's signature on the attached application through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) for the Transit Stop Improvements project. BACKGROUND: Resolution 60-25 approved applying for $150,000 through the NWARPC Transportation Alternatives Program for additional funding for the Transit Stop Enhancement Project. City staff has generated a cost estimate for $187,500 for implantation. The grant application for $150,000 will provide 80% funding with the City providing a 20% match of $37,500. DISCUSSION: In 2025, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) contracted Olsson design to perform survey, environmental clearance and design of select transit stops across the region. Five stop locations were selected in Fayetteville with two additional locations identified for design pending budget availability. Fayetteville is served by two transit agencies Ozark Regional Transit (ORT) and Razorback Transit, which combined provide more than 1 million annual fare -free rides. There are over 270 fixed rout transit stops in Fayetteville more than half of those stops lack basic ADA accessibility and more than 80 percent do not have shelters. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: None Attachments: FFY2026-NWARPC-TAP-Application_Transit Stop Enhancement Project Map of locations Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (NWARPC) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) IFFY 2026 Project Application (Construction Projects Only) Section 1. Policy and Project Information 2. Project Requirements, Local Commitment and Funding 3. Project Development 4. Project Background, Overview, Benefits, and Planning NWARPC DISCLAIMER: This notice is in accordance with the NWARPC 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in cooperation with local agencies, the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration. Documents are funded in part through grant(s) from the FHWA, FTA, and/or the U.S. Department of Transportation. The views and opinions of the NWARPC expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the U.S. Department of Transportation. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR PROGRAM OF PROJECTS (POP): The public participation procedures outlined in the NWARPC Public Participation Plan (PPP) with respect to TIP development serve as the public participation process required for the development of transit projects as per FTA Circular 9030.1E. Specifically, the public participation procedures outlined in the PPP will serve to satisfy the Program of Projects (POP) requirements of the Section 5307, Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program for the University of Arkansas/Razorback Transit and Ozark Regional Transit. The NARTS and any and all public transit operators will address the POP requirements as per FTA Circular 9030.1E. Additionally, any and all public transit operator's capital projects and operational costs are included in the NARTS TIP which is developed through a cooperative and collaborative process with interested parties and other private and public transportation providers. NWARPC NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: The NWARPC complies with all civil rights provisions of federal statutes and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Therefore, the NWARPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion or disability, in the admission, access to and treatment in NWARPC's programs and activities, as well as the NWARPC's hiring or employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the NWARPC's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Nicole Gibbs, AICP, Regional Planner— EEO/DBE (ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator), 1311 Clayton, Springdale, AR 72762, (479) 751- 7125, (Voice/TTY 711 or 1-800-285-1131) or ngibbs@nwarpc.org; Para Ilamadas en espanol, marques el 866-656-1842; para Ilamadas en ingles, marques el 711 o directamente al 800-285-1131 o ngibbs@nwarpc.org. This notice is available from the ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator in large print, on audiotape and in Braille. If information is needed in another language, contact NWARPC. Si se necesita information en otro idioma, comuniquese con NWARPC. Section 1. Policy and Project Information IFFY 2026 TAP Project Application Timeline: Call for Projects: January 5, 2025 Project Application Deadline: April 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM, CT Project Sponsor Presentation to TAC Committee: April 17, 2025 TAP Funding Background: In 2012, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) designated the Fayetteville -Springdale -Rogers, AR -MO urbanized area as a Transportation Management Area (TMA). This TMA designation provides Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds to the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) based on the 2010 Census Urbanized Area population of 295,083. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) provides federal apportioned suballocated funding to the Fayetteville -Springdale -Rogers AR -MO Urbanized area. Under current BIL, funds can be utilized for all eligible transportation projects at the discretion of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which is the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission/Policy Committee (NWARPC). Availability of approximately $1.3 million is anticipated. Availability of FFY 2026 and subsequent years funds are subiect to Congressional action. The TAP is a federally funded, 80% Federal/20% local, reimbursable program and projects must meet and follow the ARDOT Local Public Agency (LPA) federal -aid process for reimbursement. Funds must be used for eligible projects that are submitted by eligible entities and chosen through a competitive process. The LPA Manual can be found at: http://www.ardot.gov/divisions/local-programs/local-public- agency-proiect-manual/ The TAP provides funding for programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives, including on and off road pedestrian and bicycle facilities; infrastructure projects for improving non -driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility; community improvement activities and environmental mitigation; safe routes to school projects; and projects or construction of boulevards and other roadways largely in the right-of-way of former Interstate System routes or other divided highways. Additional information on TAP can be found at: www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/ transportation alternatives/guidance/ta guidance 2022.pdf A local sponsor must provide at least 20% of the eligible project costs in cash. Federal funds from other sources cannot be used to match these funds. This is a reimbursable program overseen by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), which means once the sponsor receives an official Notice to Proceed from ARDOT, up to 80% of the costs directly attributable to the construction of the project can be reimbursed. The local sponsor is responsible for maintaining records and proving that expenses are legitimate and directly related to the project. This may be in the form of receipts, time sheets, etc. A goal of the 2045 NWARPC Metropolitan Transportation Plan is to expand the bicycle and pedestrian network in Benton and Washington counties and grow the Heritage Trail system. This network will connect active transportation plans across the region's cities, linking key destinations such as employment centers, schools, parks, and historic sites. The plan emphasizes regional commitment to developing these facilities and encourages cities to align their planning with the NWA Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Page 2of12 Guidelines: The following guidelines will be used to select projects for funding that are consistent with NWARPC board -adopted regional plans, policies, and initiatives and the FHWA Transportation Alternatives Program Implementation Guidance. Applications are encouraged to demonstrate implementation of regional plans (e.g. Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP); Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) and Vision Zero Policy; Congestion Management Process; Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Architecture; Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO); NWA Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan; Connect NWA Transit Development Plan; NWA Transportation Alternatives Analysis; NWA Energy & Environment Innovation (EEI) Plan; NWA Open Space Plan; and Cave Springs Area Karst Resource Conservation Study). 1.1 Project Selection and Scoring. All projects will be scored utilizing the same criteria. Project selection will be based on the overall number of projects submitted, availability of funding, and demonstrated need. Scores and ranking of applications will be determined by a committee. 1.2 Minimum Project Size. The proposed total project cost shall be a minimum of $125,000. TAP Request $100,000 80% Federal Share Local Match 25,000 20% Local Match Total Project $125,000 100% 1.3 Maximum Amount Per Project Sponsor. A goal is to allocate no more than 50% of the TAP funds to a single project sponsor in one year. There is the understanding that funding should be equitably distributed within the Urbanized Area. 1.4 Funding of Construction Ready Projects. TAP funds will be awarded for the construction phase of a selected project. Preliminary Engineering and Final Design, Environmental, Right-of-way, and Utility Relocation is the responsibility of the applicant and must meet Federal -aid requirements. 1.5 Implementation of Regional Plans. Project sponsors should focus on projects that will provide on - road and off -road active transportation facilities connecting to the existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian networks as described in the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, NWA Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and NWA Heritage Trail Plan, reduce transportation emissions as described in the NWA Energy & Environment Innovation (EEI) Plan, and align with safety strategies in the NWA Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Vision Zero Policy. 1.6 Application and Deadline Requirement. All project sponsors must submit an application for funding and meet the required deadline, as noted above. 1.7 Obligation of Funds. All projects awarded must meet the obligation deadline of September 30, 2026. (Note: The project will need to be through the ARDOT process and submitted to FHWA by the end of August to obligate funds before the September deadline). 1.8 Criteria for Project Selection. Projects will be evaluated and scored based on the following categories: • Connectivity • Implementation of NWARPC • Safety Board -adopted regional plans • Barriers to mobility/usability 1.9 Federal -Aid Project Requirements. Projects are required to be designed to AASHTO and Federal Standards/Guidelines. 1.10 Application Submittal. Submit electronic applications to ngibbs@nwarpc.org or submit paper applications to NWARPC, 1311 Clayton St., Springdale, AR 72762. For more information on this program or questions related to the application process, please contact Nicole Gibbs, Transportation Programs Manager/Regional Planner, (479) 751-7125 x105, or visit https://www.nwarpc.org/funding-programs/. 1.11 Resolution. A signed resolution from the Applicant's governing body is required to be submitted with the application. See sample resolution at the end of this document. Page 3 of 12 NWARPC Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) FFY2026 Project Application (Construction Only) Project Sponsor Data: Sponsor Jurisdiction: Fayetteville, Arkansas Phone Number: 479.575.8243 Primary Contact: Dane Eifling E-mail: deifling@fayetteville-ar.gov Partners: Ozark Regional Transit, Razorback Transit, NWARPC General Project Data: Project Title: Transit Stop Enhancements Project Purpose: Implement improvements to bus stops in Fayetteville Project Priority (if submitting multiple project applications) 2 of 2 Please Attach a Project Site Plan, Vicinity Map, and Proposed Cross -Section Project Overview: General Project Overview and Description (500-character limit) This project includes construction at six to eight Razorback Transit stops in Areas of Persistent Poverty (AAOP), designed by Olsson. Environmental and survey work will be completed by November 2025. Transit Stop Locations are identified below: 1 & 2.) 15th & Razorback (2 stops) 3.) Markham Hill 4.) Porter Rd. at Lawson St 5.) Porter Rd. at Skyler 6.) Lot 320 7 & 8) Hill Ave at Stone St.(2 stops) pending design/environmental approval in case of budget overrun. Page 4 of 12 Section 2. Project Requirements, Local Commitment and Project Funding (10 Points) 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Required Match/Local Support. Project sponsors must provide a minimum of 20% local funding match for all projects. (Note: This a reimbursable program through ARDOT.) Requested Project Funding Percentage TAP Funds $ 150,000.00 80.0 Local Match $ 37,500.00 Project Cost $ 187,500.00 20.0 (20% - No in -kind) 100 Attach copy of required resolution authorizing the project. Resolution number: 60-25 02/18/25 Approval date: What source of funds will be used by the local sponsor to match the federal funds? Local Sales Tax Is local funding currently available/budgeted? Yes �✓ NoFl Planning. 2.2.1 List a local or regional plan in which the project is included: ORT Stop Enhancement Plan Fayetteville Mobility Plan University of Arkansas Master Transportation Plan Public Access. The project must be open for public access. 2.3.1. Is the property currently owned by the local Jurisdiction? Yes No 2.3.2 Is the project located on public right-of-way? Yes No 2.3.3 Is the project located in an easement that allows for public access? Yes No Maintenance. What governmental entity will be responsible for the short- and long-term project operation and maintenance? Transit agencies are responsible for maintenance of bus stop amenities Page 5 of 13 2.5. Link to Surface Transportation. All projects must link to the surface transportation system. A project must have a strong link to surface transportation in order to compete for this funding. Describe how this project links to the surface transportation system. Transit stops link directly to the surface transportation system as they serve as the essential link in accessibility for transit riders at trip origins and destinations. 2.6 Federal -Aid Project Requirements. Has the project been designed to Federal -aid Guidelines? PE/Environmental Yes No Engineering/Design Yes QJ1 No ROW Yes No Utility Relocation Yes No 2•7 Project Site Plan, Vicinity Map, Location Map and Cross-section. Provide legible map(s) of the project location. The map(s) should be good enough to be easily -reproducible and should include the following: • Project path. The map should clearly show where the project will be located. • North arrow. • Pertinent landmarks. • If appropriate, a Legend identifying any other items on the map (i.e. existing paths or sidewalks, previous phases of the project, etc.) 2.8 Safety. Describe how this project will improve the safety of the transportation system. Please cite any studies that show a reduction in crash rates and/or reduction in serious and fatal injuries based on the type of project proposed. Please describe how safety will be improved for all users of the facility: pedestrians and bicyclists. Transit stop placement is important to safety. This project will involve relocation of transit stops closer to intersections to reduce mid -block crossing for pedestrians. Proper loading platforms and accessible infrastructure also reduces the risk of passenger injury while boarding and alighting. 2.9 Previous Federal Funding If this project (or phase of this project) has previously received Federal TAP or STBG funding (ARDOT or NWARPQ, please describe the status of the project(s). (S00 character max) one 2.10 Project Construction Estimate This form is limited to 20 items. If you have more items use excel file provided. Item of Work Quantity Units Unit Cost Item Cost 1 12'x5' Shelter 6.0 EA $ 9,475.0( $ 56,850.00 2 Stop concrete Flatwork 6.0 EA $ 7,142.0( $ 42,852.00 3 Interior shelter benches 6.0 EA $ 600.00 $ 3,600.00 4 ADA Ramps 5.0 EA $ 5,568.0( $ 27,840.00 5 Shelter Lighting packages 6.0 EA $ 1,750.0( $ 10,500.00 6 Occupancy Sensor 6.0 EA $ 425.00 $ 2,550.00 7 Sidewalk Construction 239.7 SF $ 43.00 $ 10,308.39 8 Drainage and curb 220.0 LF $ 150.00 $ 33,000.00 9 $ 0.00 10 $ 0.00 11 $ 0.00 12 $ 0.00 13 $ 0.00 14 $ 0.00 15 $ 0.00 16 $ 0.00 17 $ 0.00 18 $ 0.00 19 $ 0.00 20 Total Estimated Project Cost $ 187,500.39 Requested TAP Funds (up to 80% of construction cost) $ 150,000.00 Local Sponsor Match (at least 20% of construction cost) $ 37,500.39 Source of Estimate/Estimator: City of Fayetteville Engineering Division Page 7 of 13 Section 3. Project Development (20 Possible Points) Current Design Plans Level Preliminary (10%) ❑✓ Partially Complete (30%-60%) ❑ Final Plans (90%-100%) ❑ Engineer Olsson Under Contract? ❑✓ Yes ❑ No (Please attach drawings) Rights -of -Way (ROW) Already within public ROW ❑✓ New ROW Required ❑ Property Owners Identified? ❑ Yes ❑ No Donation Expected? ❑ Yes ❑ No Number of Project Owners Purchase Options/Agreements? ❑ Yes ® No Utilities Conflicts Does the project have utilities that must be relocated prior to construction? ❑ Yes F■ No List any utilities with conflicts: Utility coordination initiated (utilities with conflicts notified of project) ❑ Yes ® No Environmental Agency Letters Requested? Yes Potential environmental impacts (list): Minimal Environmental Impact - Categorical Exclusion Project Timeline Provide detailed timeline or complete table below. 2025 2026 Jan - Mar Apr- Jun July - Sep Oct - Dec Jan - Mar Apr- Jun July - Sep Oct - Dec Design ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Environmental ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Utilities Right-of-way Start Construction Please describe any additional preliminary work that has been done to facilitate this project. A planning grant was awarded for Olsson to complete design and environmental work. Page 8 of 13 3.1 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Does the project provide a future or planned extension and/or connection to the regional trail system? 3.1.1 Northwest Arkansas Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan(NWARBPMP) and/or Heritage Trail Plan. Is the project shown in the NWARBPM Plan? Yes 0No e. Is the project show in the Heritage Trail Plan? Yes 0No • Is the project a Catalyst project in the NWARBPM Plan? Yes No 3.1.2 Local Master Trail Plan or Local Comprehensive Plan. Is the project listed in a local Plan? Yes No • Name: Adoption Date: Ordinance #: 3.2 Connectivity. Does the project provide a future or planned extension and/or connection to the regional trail system? Does the project connect to other transportation modes and/ or transportation facilities? 3.2.1 Connection to/from a neighborhood. Yes No Name: Multiple Distance: 0-.25 mi 3.2.2 Connection to/from employment retail center. Yes No Name: MUItiDle Distance 0-.25mi 3.2.3 Connection to/from a school. Yes No Name: UofA, Ramay JHS, A; Distance 0 mi 3.2.4 Connection to/from a community, regional, state, and/or national park. Yes No Name: Multiple Distance 0-.5mi 3.2.5 Trailhead Construction and facilities Yes No • Name: 3.3 Project Length/Width Project length in linear feet (if applicable): N/A Project width in feet (if applicable): N/A 3.4 Barriers to Mobility/Usability. Does the project address a barrier to mobility or usability? Does it address general ADA mobility? Does it address challenges to active transportation such as steep hills, stairs, sharp curves, intersections, etc.? Does the project enhance the user experience? Yes, this project improves essential accessibility needs by providing ADA accessible loading platforms for transit passengers with disabilities. Page 9 of 13 Section 4. Project Background, Overview, Benefits, and Planning Process (70 Possible Points*) 4.1.Provide a detailed project overview. What improvements are proposed? What steps are being taken to ensure the project promotes multi -modal transportation and design aspirations consistent with the regional plan and CARTS Multi -Modal Infrastructure Guidelines? Include project limits, street facility names, and project cross -sections. (3000 character limit) — 20 points Fayetteville is served by two transit providers, Ozark Regional Transit and Razorback Transit which combined 1.5 million passenger rides per year and have over 270 bus stops within Fayetteville City limits. Of these stops most stops lack basic accessibility features such as loading platforms, ADA accessible ramps and 80 percent do not have seating, shelters or adequate lighting. This project will make permanent improvements to six to eight Fayetteville transit stop locations including the addition of accessible loading platforms, wheelchair accessible ramps, bicycle and micromobility parking space and bus stop shelters equipped with seating and lighting packages. These stops, while currently being operated and maintained by Razorback Transit, will be designed in accordance with Ozark Regional Transit's 2022 Bus Stop Enhancements Plan with Level 2 amenities including a 27'x12' bus pad, a shelter, bench, safety lighting, bike racks, and providing ADA compliance with loading and alighting platforms. This project fully aligns with NWARPC Regional Transportation Plan Vision Goals, Principles and Objectives. Specific recommendations in the plan that support this project include Complete Streets standards for accessible bus stops. Professional services for survey, environmental clearance final design of this project are currently under contract through NWARPC and Olsson. Final designs are scheduled to be complete by November of 2025. Stops set for improvement are: 1) 15th & Razorback (2 Stops) Lat/Long-94.18341073110442, 36.04867179444393 2) Markham Hill Lat/Long-94.19110708166981, 36.05974887518479 3) Porter & Lawson Lat/Long-94.19295601932943, 36.08317765715687 4) Porter & Skyler Lat/Long-94.19295959388687, 36.082915528267996 5) Lot 320 Lat/Long-94.17963734492446, 36.05843976239305 6) *Hill Ave (2 Stops) Lat/Long-94.16979739944524, 36.05946136142791 *to be deigned in case of any budget overrun Page 10 of 13 4.2.Describe the purpose of the project and how it will benefit the affected communities. What user groups will be positively affected? If the project has a larger regional benefit, please describe this connection. If this is a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) eligible project, include what schools would benefit. (3000 character limit) — 20 points The purpose this project is to enhance the accessibility, safety and comfort for passengers while improving efficiency and compliance for transit providers. All locations included in this project are in Federally designated Areas of Persistent Poverty (AOPP). Transit riders, who are disproportional low-income and undeserved populations will benefit most directly through improved levels of service at transit stops. Larger regional benefits include reductions in traffic congestion, pollution and more efficient land use through continued increases in transit ridership. Page 11 of 13 4.3.Describe any planning or public input process used in development of this project. If the proposed project is in an existing bicycle/pedestrian plan, street plan, master plan, or other long-range plan, please identify this as well. Describe how this project will connect to existing infrastructure to aavance access to the regions active transaortation networK. iluuu cnaracter iimit) — zu Doints The Fayetteville Mobility Plan, the Fayetteville Active Transportation Plan, the University of Arkansas Master Transportation Plan, Fayetteville's Energy Action Plan,the NWARPC Complete Streets Guide as well as Fayetteville's City Vision 2050 all make specific recommendations for improvements to transit stops. n .. A-1:a:....... 1A:L.............J..A L......... I..., a.......,.... -..-I:__ a....—:--&-.—I:a....-A �.. F 1.......... ...... Y ... Y ...............b — r...J......�........7 ....... costs vs. benefits considerations. Sponsor Authorization and Certification To be completed by the chief executive officer (Mayor, City Manger, County Judge, etc.) By Checking the box below, I attest that the information contained in this application is truthful and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the provision of false or misleading information can lead to the withdrawal of TAP funding. I do hereby certify that I will comply with all federal, state, and ARDOT regulations for submittal of plans and specifications and follow the LAP manual. Additionally, I certify that local matching funds are available for the project. I agree a resolution has been adopted for this project. ❑✓ I AGREE Authorized Signatory: Name: Molly Rawn Phone: (479) 575-8330 Title: Mayor of Fayetteville Signature: Email: mayor@fayetteville-ar.gov Page 12 of 13 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 60-25 File Number: 2025-171 2025 TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID (GRANT APPLICATION): A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR THE RUPPLE ROAD LIGHTING, DRAKE STREET TRAIL CONNECTION, TRANSIT STOP ENHANCEMENTS, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL, RAZORBACK GREENWAY ASPHALT REPLACEMENT, GARLAND AVENUE, AND NORTH STREET CORRIDOR PROJECTS WHEREAS, the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is providing more opportunities for Federal funding assistance; and WHEREAS, grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), the Surface Transportation Bock Grant -Attributable Program (STBGP- A), and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that will provide over $13 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region; and WHEREAS, the funding for selected projects will be at an 80/20 Federal and Local participating ratio, up to the maximum Federal -aid available; and WHEREAS, seven projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Grant Program Existing/New Project Description Amount Project RP Existing Rupple Road Lighting — Persimmon to MLK $500,000 AP Existing Drake Street Trail Connections $300,000 AP New Transit Stop Enhancements $150,000 AP New Mission Blvd Trail Phase 3 $600,000 TP New Razorback Greenway Asphalt Replacement $250,000 STBGP-A New Garland Ave. (Hwy 112) $2,000,000 STBGP-A New North Street Corridor Garland to College) $500,000 WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, the Transportation Committee reviewed the grant project proposals and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply to the full City Council for approval NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Page 1 Resolution: 60-25 File !Number: 2025-9 79 Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes Mayor Rawn to submit applications for 80% federal 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission for the above identified projects. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby agrees to participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including providing the local match requirement. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of these projects. Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of Transportation and Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to initiate action to implement these projects. PASSED and APPROVED on February 18, 2025 Approved: &10� Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest':: �a rA" T! 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TAP Grant C..~ 3.120m C.i Cr..r r^VftWW Alt tto A.~ NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (NWARPC) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) IFFY 2026 Project Application (Construction Projects Only) Section 1. Policy and Project Information 2. Project Requirements, Local Commitment and Funding 3. Project Development 4. Project Background, Overview, Benefits, and Planning NWARPC DISCLAIMER: This notice is in accordance with the NWARPC 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in cooperation with local agencies, the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration. Documents are funded in part through grant(s) from the FHWA, FTA, and/or the U.S. Department of Transportation. The views and opinions of the NWARPC expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the U.S. Department of Transportation. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR PROGRAM OF PROJECTS (POP): The public participation procedures outlined in the NWARPC Public Participation Plan (PPP) with respect to TIP development serve as the public participation process required for the development of transit projects as per FTA Circular 9030.1E. Specifically, the public participation procedures outlined in the PPP will serve to satisfy the Program of Projects (POP) requirements of the Section 5307, Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program for the University of Arkansas/Razorback Transit and Ozark Regional Transit. The NARTS and any and all public transit operators will address the POP requirements as per FTA Circular 9030.1E. Additionally, any and all public transit operator's capital projects and operational costs are included in the NARTS TIP which is developed through a cooperative and collaborative process with interested parties and other private and public transportation providers. NWARPC NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: The NWARPC complies with all civil rights provisions of federal statutes and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Therefore, the NWARPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion or disability, in the admission, access to and treatment in NWARPC's programs and activities, as well as the NWARPC's hiring or employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the NWARPC's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Nicole Gibbs, AICP, Regional Planner— EEO/DBE (ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator), 1311 Clayton, Springdale, AR 72762, (479) 751- 7125, (Voice/TTY 711 or 1-800-285-1131) or ngibbs@nwarpc.org; Para Ilamadas en espanol, marques el 866-656-1842; para Ilamadas en ingles, marques el 711 o directamente al 800-285-1131 o ngibbs@nwarpc.org. This notice is available from the ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator in large print, on audiotape and in Braille. If information is needed in another language, contact NWARPC. Si se necesita information en otro idioma, comuniquese con NWARPC. Section 1. Policy and Project Information IFFY 2026 TAP Project Application Timeline: Call for Projects: January 5, 2025 Project Application Deadline: April 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM, CT Project Sponsor Presentation to TAC Committee: April 17, 2025 TAP Funding Background: In 2012, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) designated the Fayetteville -Springdale -Rogers, AR -MO urbanized area as a Transportation Management Area (TMA). This TMA designation provides Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds to the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) based on the 2010 Census Urbanized Area population of 295,083. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) provides federal apportioned suballocated funding to the Fayetteville -Springdale -Rogers AR -MO Urbanized area. Under current BIL, funds can be utilized for all eligible transportation projects at the discretion of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which is the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission/Policy Committee (NWARPC). Availability of approximately $1.3 million is anticipated. Availability of FFY 2026 and subsequent years funds are subiect to Congressional action. The TAP is a federally funded, 80% Federal/20% local, reimbursable program and projects must meet and follow the ARDOT Local Public Agency (LPA) federal -aid process for reimbursement. Funds must be used for eligible projects that are submitted by eligible entities and chosen through a competitive process. The LPA Manual can be found at: http://www.ardot.gov/divisions/local-programs/local-public- agency-proiect-manual/ The TAP provides funding for programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives, including on and off road pedestrian and bicycle facilities; infrastructure projects for improving non -driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility; community improvement activities and environmental mitigation; safe routes to school projects; and projects or construction of boulevards and other roadways largely in the right-of-way of former Interstate System routes or other divided highways. Additional information on TAP can be found at: www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/ transportation alternatives/guidance/ta guidance 2022.pdf A local sponsor must provide at least 20% of the eligible project costs in cash. Federal funds from other sources cannot be used to match these funds. This is a reimbursable program overseen by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), which means once the sponsor receives an official Notice to Proceed from ARDOT, up to 80% of the costs directly attributable to the construction of the project can be reimbursed. The local sponsor is responsible for maintaining records and proving that expenses are legitimate and directly related to the project. This may be in the form of receipts, time sheets, etc. A goal of the 2045 NWARPC Metropolitan Transportation Plan is to expand the bicycle and pedestrian network in Benton and Washington counties and grow the Heritage Trail system. This network will connect active transportation plans across the region's cities, linking key destinations such as employment centers, schools, parks, and historic sites. The plan emphasizes regional commitment to developing these facilities and encourages cities to align their planning with the NWA Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Page 2of12 Guidelines: The following guidelines will be used to select projects for funding that are consistent with NWARPC board -adopted regional plans, policies, and initiatives and the FHWA Transportation Alternatives Program Implementation Guidance. Applications are encouraged to demonstrate implementation of regional plans (e.g. Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP); Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) and Vision Zero Policy; Congestion Management Process; Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Architecture; Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO); NWA Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan; Connect NWA Transit Development Plan; NWA Transportation Alternatives Analysis; NWA Energy & Environment Innovation (EEI) Plan; NWA Open Space Plan; and Cave Springs Area Karst Resource Conservation Study). 1.1 Project Selection and Scoring. All projects will be scored utilizing the same criteria. Project selection will be based on the overall number of projects submitted, availability of funding, and demonstrated need. Scores and ranking of applications will be determined by a committee. 1.2 Minimum Project Size. The proposed total project cost shall be a minimum of $125,000. TAP Request $100,000 80% Federal Share Local Match 25,000 20% Local Match Total Project $125,000 100% 1.3 Maximum Amount Per Project Sponsor. A goal is to allocate no more than 50% of the TAP funds to a single project sponsor in one year. There is the understanding that funding should be equitably distributed within the Urbanized Area. 1.4 Funding of Construction Ready Projects. TAP funds will be awarded for the construction phase of a selected project. Preliminary Engineering and Final Design, Environmental, Right-of-way, and Utility Relocation is the responsibility of the applicant and must meet Federal -aid requirements. 1.5 Implementation of Regional Plans. Project sponsors should focus on projects that will provide on - road and off -road active transportation facilities connecting to the existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian networks as described in the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, NWA Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and NWA Heritage Trail Plan, reduce transportation emissions as described in the NWA Energy & Environment Innovation (EEI) Plan, and align with safety strategies in the NWA Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Vision Zero Policy. 1.6 Application and Deadline Requirement. All project sponsors must submit an application for funding and meet the required deadline, as noted above. 1.7 Obligation of Funds. All projects awarded must meet the obligation deadline of September 30, 2026. (Note: The project will need to be through the ARDOT process and submitted to FHWA by the end of August to obligate funds before the September deadline). 1.8 Criteria for Project Selection. Projects will be evaluated and scored based on the following categories: • Connectivity • Implementation of NWARPC • Safety Board -adopted regional plans • Barriers to mobility/usability 1.9 Federal -Aid Project Requirements. Projects are required to be designed to AASHTO and Federal Standards/Guidelines. 1.10 Application Submittal. Submit electronic applications to ngibbs@nwarpc.org or submit paper applications to NWARPC, 1311 Clayton St., Springdale, AR 72762. For more information on this program or questions related to the application process, please contact Nicole Gibbs, Transportation Programs Manager/Regional Planner, (479) 751-7125 x105, or visit https://www.nwarpc.org/funding-programs/. 1.11 Resolution. A signed resolution from the Applicant's governing body is required to be submitted with the application. See sample resolution at the end of this document. Page 3 of 12 NWARPC Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) FFY2026 Project Application (Construction Only) Project Sponsor Data: Sponsor Jurisdiction: Fayetteville, Arkansas Phone Number: 479.575.8243 Primary Contact: Dane Eifling E-mail: deifling@fayetteville-ar.gov Partners: Ozark Regional Transit, Razorback Transit, NWARPC General Project Data: Project Title: Transit Stop Enhancements Project Purpose: Implement improvements to bus stops in Fayetteville Project Priority (if submitting multiple project applications) 2 of 2 Please Attach a Project Site Plan, Vicinity Map, and Proposed Cross -Section Project Overview: General Project Overview and Description (500-character limit) This project includes construction at six to eight Razorback Transit stops in Areas of Persistent Poverty (AAOP), designed by Olsson. Environmental and survey work will be completed by November 2025. Transit Stop Locations are identified below: 1 & 2.) 15th & Razorback (2 stops) 3.) Markham Hill 4.) Porter Rd. at Lawson St 5.) Porter Rd. at Skyler 6.) Lot 320 7 & 8) Hill Ave at Stone St.(2 stops) pending design/environmental approval in case of budget overrun. Page 4 of 12 Section 2. Project Requirements, Local Commitment and Project Funding (10 Points) 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Required Match/Local Support. Project sponsors must provide a minimum of 20% local funding match for all projects. (Note: This a reimbursable program through ARDOT.) Requested Project Funding Percentage TAP Funds $ 150,000.00 80.0 Local Match $ 37,500.00 Project Cost $ 187,500.00 20.0 (20% - No in -kind) 100 Attach copy of required resolution authorizing the project. Resolution number: 60-25 02/18/25 Approval date: What source of funds will be used by the local sponsor to match the federal funds? Local Sales Tax Is local funding currently available/budgeted? Yes �✓ NoFl Planning. 2.2.1 List a local or regional plan in which the project is included: ORT Stop Enhancement Plan Fayetteville Mobility Plan University of Arkansas Master Transportation Plan Public Access. The project must be open for public access. 2.3.1. Is the property currently owned by the local Jurisdiction? Yes No 2.3.2 Is the project located on public right-of-way? Yes No 2.3.3 Is the project located in an easement that allows for public access? Yes No Maintenance. What governmental entity will be responsible for the short- and long-term project operation and maintenance? Transit agencies are responsible for maintenance of bus stop amenities Page 5 of 13 2.5. Link to Surface Transportation. All projects must link to the surface transportation system. A project must have a strong link to surface transportation in order to compete for this funding. Describe how this project links to the surface transportation system. Transit stops link directly to the surface transportation system as they serve as the essential link in accessibility for transit riders at trip origins and destinations. 2.6 Federal -Aid Project Requirements. Has the project been designed to Federal -aid Guidelines? PE/Environmental Yes No Engineering/Design Yes QJ1 No ROW Yes No Utility Relocation Yes No 2•7 Project Site Plan, Vicinity Map, Location Map and Cross-section. Provide legible map(s) of the project location. The map(s) should be good enough to be easily -reproducible and should include the following: • Project path. The map should clearly show where the project will be located. • North arrow. • Pertinent landmarks. • If appropriate, a Legend identifying any other items on the map (i.e. existing paths or sidewalks, previous phases of the project, etc.) 2.8 Safety. Describe how this project will improve the safety of the transportation system. Please cite any studies that show a reduction in crash rates and/or reduction in serious and fatal injuries based on the type of project proposed. Please describe how safety will be improved for all users of the facility: pedestrians and bicyclists. Transit stop placement is important to safety. This project will involve relocation of transit stops closer to intersections to reduce mid -block crossing for pedestrians. Proper loading platforms and accessible infrastructure also reduces the risk of passenger injury while boarding and alighting. 2.9 Previous Federal Funding If this project (or phase of this project) has previously received Federal TAP or STBG funding (ARDOT or NWARPQ, please describe the status of the project(s). (S00 character max) one 2.10 Project Construction Estimate This form is limited to 20 items. If you have more items use excel file provided. Item of Work Quantity Units Unit Cost Item Cost 1 12'x5' Shelter 6.0 EA $ 9,475.0( $ 56,850.00 2 Stop concrete Flatwork 6.0 EA $ 7,142.0( $ 42,852.00 3 Interior shelter benches 6.0 EA $ 600.00 $ 3,600.00 4 ADA Ramps 5.0 EA $ 5,568.0( $ 27,840.00 5 Shelter Lighting packages 6.0 EA $ 1,750.0( $ 10,500.00 6 Occupancy Sensor 6.0 EA $ 425.00 $ 2,550.00 7 Sidewalk Construction 239.7 SF $ 43.00 $ 10,308.39 8 Drainage and curb 220.0 LF $ 150.00 $ 33,000.00 9 $ 0.00 10 $ 0.00 11 $ 0.00 12 $ 0.00 13 $ 0.00 14 $ 0.00 15 $ 0.00 16 $ 0.00 17 $ 0.00 18 $ 0.00 19 $ 0.00 20 Total Estimated Project Cost $ 187,500.39 Requested TAP Funds (up to 80% of construction cost) $ 150,000.00 Local Sponsor Match (at least 20% of construction cost) $ 37,500.39 Source of Estimate/Estimator: City of Fayetteville Engineering Division Page 7 of 13 Section 3. Project Development (20 Possible Points) Current Design Plans Level Preliminary (10%) ❑✓ Partially Complete (30%-60%) ❑ Final Plans (90%-100%) ❑ Engineer Olsson Under Contract? ❑✓ Yes ❑ No (Please attach drawings) Rights -of -Way (ROW) Already within public ROW ❑✓ New ROW Required ❑ Property Owners Identified? ❑ Yes ❑ No Donation Expected? ❑ Yes ❑ No Number of Project Owners Purchase Options/Agreements? ❑ Yes ® No Utilities Conflicts Does the project have utilities that must be relocated prior to construction? ❑ Yes F■ No List any utilities with conflicts: Utility coordination initiated (utilities with conflicts notified of project) ❑ Yes ® No Environmental Agency Letters Requested? Yes Potential environmental impacts (list): Minimal Environmental Impact - Categorical Exclusion Project Timeline Provide detailed timeline or complete table below. 2025 2026 Jan - Mar Apr- Jun July - Sep Oct - Dec Jan - Mar Apr- Jun July - Sep Oct - Dec Design ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Environmental ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Utilities Right-of-way Start Construction Please describe any additional preliminary work that has been done to facilitate this project. A planning grant was awarded for Olsson to complete design and environmental work. Page 8 of 13 3.1 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Does the project provide a future or planned extension and/or connection to the regional trail system? 3.1.1 Northwest Arkansas Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan(NWARBPMP) and/or Heritage Trail Plan. Is the project shown in the NWARBPM Plan? Yes 0No e. Is the project show in the Heritage Trail Plan? Yes 0No • Is the project a Catalyst project in the NWARBPM Plan? Yes No 3.1.2 Local Master Trail Plan or Local Comprehensive Plan. Is the project listed in a local Plan? Yes No • Name: Adoption Date: Ordinance #: 3.2 Connectivity. Does the project provide a future or planned extension and/or connection to the regional trail system? Does the project connect to other transportation modes and/ or transportation facilities? 3.2.1 Connection to/from a neighborhood. Yes No Name: Multiple Distance: 0-.25 mi 3.2.2 Connection to/from employment retail center. Yes No Name: MUItiDle Distance 0-.25mi 3.2.3 Connection to/from a school. Yes No Name: UofA, Ramay JHS, A; Distance 0 mi 3.2.4 Connection to/from a community, regional, state, and/or national park. Yes No Name: Multiple Distance 0-.5mi 3.2.5 Trailhead Construction and facilities Yes No • Name: 3.3 Project Length/Width Project length in linear feet (if applicable): N/A Project width in feet (if applicable): N/A 3.4 Barriers to Mobility/Usability. Does the project address a barrier to mobility or usability? Does it address general ADA mobility? Does it address challenges to active transportation such as steep hills, stairs, sharp curves, intersections, etc.? Does the project enhance the user experience? Yes, this project improves essential accessibility needs by providing ADA accessible loading platforms for transit passengers with disabilities. Page 9 of 13 Section 4. Project Background, Overview, Benefits, and Planning Process (70 Possible Points*) 4.1.Provide a detailed project overview. What improvements are proposed? What steps are being taken to ensure the project promotes multi -modal transportation and design aspirations consistent with the regional plan and CARTS Multi -Modal Infrastructure Guidelines? Include project limits, street facility names, and project cross -sections. (3000 character limit) — 20 points Fayetteville is served by two transit providers, Ozark Regional Transit and Razorback Transit which combined 1.5 million passenger rides per year and have over 270 bus stops within Fayetteville City limits. Of these stops most stops lack basic accessibility features such as loading platforms, ADA accessible ramps and 80 percent do not have seating, shelters or adequate lighting. This project will make permanent improvements to six to eight Fayetteville transit stop locations including the addition of accessible loading platforms, wheelchair accessible ramps, bicycle and micromobility parking space and bus stop shelters equipped with seating and lighting packages. These stops, while currently being operated and maintained by Razorback Transit, will be designed in accordance with Ozark Regional Transit's 2022 Bus Stop Enhancements Plan with Level 2 amenities including a 27'x12' bus pad, a shelter, bench, safety lighting, bike racks, and providing ADA compliance with loading and alighting platforms. This project fully aligns with NWARPC Regional Transportation Plan Vision Goals, Principles and Objectives. Specific recommendations in the plan that support this project include Complete Streets standards for accessible bus stops. Professional services for survey, environmental clearance final design of this project are currently under contract through NWARPC and Olsson. Final designs are scheduled to be complete by November of 2025. Stops set for improvement are: 1) 15th & Razorback (2 Stops) Lat/Long-94.18341073110442, 36.04867179444393 2) Markham Hill Lat/Long-94.19110708166981, 36.05974887518479 3) Porter & Lawson Lat/Long-94.19295601932943, 36.08317765715687 4) Porter & Skyler Lat/Long-94.19295959388687, 36.082915528267996 5) Lot 320 Lat/Long-94.17963734492446, 36.05843976239305 6) *Hill Ave (2 Stops) Lat/Long-94.16979739944524, 36.05946136142791 *to be deigned in case of any budget overrun Page 10 of 13 4.2.Describe the purpose of the project and how it will benefit the affected communities. What user groups will be positively affected? If the project has a larger regional benefit, please describe this connection. If this is a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) eligible project, include what schools would benefit. (3000 character limit) — 20 points The purpose this project is to enhance the accessibility, safety and comfort for passengers while improving efficiency and compliance for transit providers. All locations included in this project are in Federally designated Areas of Persistent Poverty (AOPP). Transit riders, who are disproportional low-income and undeserved populations will benefit most directly through improved levels of service at transit stops. Larger regional benefits include reductions in traffic congestion, pollution and more efficient land use through continued increases in transit ridership. Page 11 of 13 4.3.Describe any planning or public input process used in development of this project. If the proposed project is in an existing bicycle/pedestrian plan, street plan, master plan, or other long-range plan, please identify this as well. Describe how this project will connect to existing infrastructure to aavance access to the regions active transaortation networK. iluuu cnaracter iimit) — zu Doints The Fayetteville Mobility Plan, the Fayetteville Active Transportation Plan, the University of Arkansas Master Transportation Plan, Fayetteville's Energy Action Plan,the NWARPC Complete Streets Guide as well as Fayetteville's City Vision 2050 all make specific recommendations for improvements to transit stops. n .. A-1:a:....... 1A:L.............J..A L......... I..., a.......,.... -..-I:__ a....—:--&-.—I:a....-A �.. F 1.......... ...... Y ... Y ...............b — r...J......�........7 ....... costs vs. benefits considerations. Sponsor Authorization and Certification To be completed by the chief executive officer (Mayor, City Manger, County Judge, etc.) By Checking the box below, I attest that the information contained in this application is truthful and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the provision of false or misleading information can lead to the withdrawal of TAP funding. I do hereby certify that I will comply with all federal, state, and ARDOT regulations for submittal of plans and specifications and follow the LAP manual. Additionally, I certify that local matching funds are available for the project. I agree a resolution has been adopted for this project. ❑✓ I AGREE Authorized Signatory: Name: Molly Rawn Phone: (479) 575-8330 Title: Mayor of Fayetteville Signature: I*` Email: molly.rawn@fayetteville-ar.gov Page 12 of 13 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 60-25 File Number: 2025-171 2025 TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID (GRANT APPLICATION): A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR THE RUPPLE ROAD LIGHTING, DRAKE STREET TRAIL CONNECTION, TRANSIT STOP ENHANCEMENTS, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL, RAZORBACK GREENWAY ASPHALT REPLACEMENT, GARLAND AVENUE, AND NORTH STREET CORRIDOR PROJECTS WHEREAS, the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is providing more opportunities for Federal funding assistance; and WHEREAS, grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), the Surface Transportation Bock Grant -Attributable Program (STBGP- A), and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that will provide over $13 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region; and WHEREAS, the funding for selected projects will be at an 80/20 Federal and Local participating ratio, up to the maximum Federal -aid available; and WHEREAS, seven projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Grant Program Existing/New Project Description Amount Project RP Existing Rupple Road Lighting — Persimmon to MLK $500,000 AP Existing Drake Street Trail Connections $300,000 AP New Transit Stop Enhancements $150,000 AP New Mission Blvd Trail Phase 3 $600,000 TP New Razorback Greenway Asphalt Replacement $250,000 STBGP-A New Garland Ave. (Hwy 112) $2,000,000 STBGP-A New North Street Corridor Garland to College) $500,000 WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, the Transportation Committee reviewed the grant project proposals and voted unanimously to forward the request to apply to the full City Council for approval NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Page 1 Resolution: 60-25 File !Number: 2025-9 79 Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas authorizes Mayor Rawn to submit applications for 80% federal 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission for the above identified projects. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby agrees to participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including providing the local match requirement. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of these projects. Section 4: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas Department of Transportation and Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to initiate action to implement these projects. PASSED and APPROVED on February 18, 2025 Approved: &10� Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest':: �a rA" T! 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