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Home My WebLink About063-26 RESOLUTION Page 1 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 63-26 File Number: 2026-331 A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE HIGHWAY 112 TUNNEL, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL EXTENSION, OLD WIRE ROAD LIGHTING, MILLSAP ROAD & COLLEGE AVENUE INTERSECTION, NORTH STREET CORRIDOR, AND THE HUNTSVILLE ROAD 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 $14 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, five projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Grant Program Existing/New Project Project Description Amount Matching Funds CRP New Old Wire Trail Lighting – Mission Blvd to Ash St. $300,000 $75,000 TAP- NWARPC New Mission Blvd. Trail Extension $500,000 $125,000 TAP- ARDOT Existing Hwy 112 Tunnel Cost Share with ARDOT $290,000 $72,500 STBGP-A Existing Millsap & College Intersection Improvements $500,000 $125,000 Resolution: 63-26 File Number: 2026-331 Page 2 STBGP-A Existing North Street Corridor $500,000 $125,000 STBGP-A New MLK/Huntsville Road Corridor $600,000 $150,000 WHEREAS, on February 19, 2026, 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: 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 March 5, 2026 Approved: _______________________________ Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov CITY COUNCIL MEMO 2026-331 MEETING OF MARCH 5, 2026 TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council THROUGH: Chris Brown, Public Works Director FROM: Justin Bland, City Engineer SUBJECT: FFY 2027 Federal Aid Transportation Grant Applications RECOMMENDATION: 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 Highway 112 Tunnel, Mission Blvd. Trail extension, Old Wire Road Lighting, Millsap Rd. & College Ave Intersection, North Street corridor, and the Huntsville Road corridor. BACKGROUND: Grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)(1.4 Million), the Surface Transportation Block Grant-Attributable (STBGP-A) Program ($12 Million), and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) (1.3 Million). In total, these programs will provide an estimated $14.7 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: Five projects have been identified for application for federal funding as shown below. Grant Program Existing/ New Project Project Description Grant Amount Requested Req. City Matching Funds Source of Funds CRP New Old Wire Trail Lighting – Mission Blvd. to Ash St. $300,000 $75,000 TAP - NWARPC New Mission Blvd. Trail Extension (Rush Dr. to Maple St. $500,000 $125,000 TAP - ARDOT Existing Highway 112 Tunnel Cost Share with ARDOT $290,000 $72,500 02016 - Trails STBGP-A Existing Millsap & College Intersection Improvements $500,000 $125,000 46020 – Street Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov STBGP-A Existing North Street Corridor (Greenway Trail to College Ave.) $500,000 $125,000 STBGP-A New MLK/Huntsville Road Corridor (School Ave. to Happy Hollow Rd.) $600,000 $150,000 Projects Bond BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: If the grants are approved, the City of Fayetteville will be responsible for 20% of the total project cost while Federal funding will provide 80%. Matching funding has been budgeted through various accounts in anticipation of award of grant funding. The grant programs require a resolution be included with the application. ATTACHMENTS: 3. Staff Review Form Page 1 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Legislation Text 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 File #: 2026-331 A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE HIGHWAY 112 TUNNEL, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL EXTENSION, OLD WIRE ROAD LIGHTING, MILLSAP ROAD & COLLEGE AVENUE INTERSECTION, NORTH STREET CORRIDOR, AND THE HUNTSVILLE ROAD 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 $14 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, five projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Grant Program Existing/New Project Project Description Amount Matching Funds CRP New Old Wire Trail Lighting – Mission Blvd to Ash St. $300,000 $75,000 TAP- NWARPC New Mission Blvd. Trail Extension $500,000 $125,000 TAP- ARDOT Existing Hwy 112 Tunnel Cost Share with ARDOT $290,000 $72,500 Resolution: 63-26 File Number: 2026-331 Page 2 STBGP-A Existing Millsap & College Intersection Improvements $500,000 $125,000 STBGP-A Existing North Street Corridor $500,000 $125,000 STBGP-A New MLK/Huntsville Road Corridor $600,000 $150,000 WHEREAS, on February 19, 2026, 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: 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. City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2026-331 Item ID 3/3/2026 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non-Agenda Item Sara Combs 2/10/2026 ENGINEERING (621) Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: 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 Highway 112 Tunnel, Mission Blvd. Trail extension, Old Wire Road Lighting, Millsap Rd. & College Ave Intersection, North Street corridor, and the Huntsville Road corridor. Budget Impact: Various Various Account Number Fund Various Various Project Number Project Title Budgeted Item?Yes Total Amended Budget $11,224,218.12 Expenses (Actual+Encum)$- Available Budget $11,224,218.12 Does item have a direct cost?No Item Cost $- Is a Budget Adjustment attached?No Budget Adjustment $- Remaining Budget $11,224,218.12 V20221130 Purchase Order Number:Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Change Order Number:Approval Date: Original Contract Number: Comments:Total Amended Budget is the total budget remaining in the Trail Development and Streets Bond projects. 3/18/2026 Submitted Date No -$ -$ Budgeted Item? Does item have a direct cost? Is a Budget Amendment attached? Total Amended Budget Expenses (Actual+Encum) Available Budget Item Cost Budget Amendment Remaining Budget -$ -$ No No -$ -$ N/A Project Number Budget Impact: N/A Fund N/AN/A Account Number Project Title City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2026-0261 Item ID N/A City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only Staff recommends that the Mayor sign five Federal Aid grant applications through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission, due April 2, 2026, for projects including the Mission Boulevard Trail extension, Old Wire Road lighting, Millsap Road & College Avenue intersection improvements, North Street and Huntsville Road corridor enhancements, with Resolution 63-26 authorizing the Mayor to submit applications and execute all necessary agreements to facilitate construction. N/A for Non-Agenda Item Action Recommendation: Submitted By Sara Combs ENGINEERING (621) Division / Department Comments: Purchase Order Number: Change Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution #63-26 Approval Date: Original Contract Number: TO: Mayor Rawn THRU: Keith Macedo, Chief of Staff Chris Brown, Public Works Director Matt Mihalevich, Active Transportation Manager FROM: Sara Combs, Support Services Coordinator DATE: 3/18/26 SUBJECT: Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission Grant Applications RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor sign five Federal Aid grant applications through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission, due April 2, 2026, for projects including the Mission Boulevard Trail extension, Old Wire Road lighting, Millsap Road & College Avenue intersection improvements, North Street and Huntsville Road corridor enhancements, with Resolution 63-26 authorizing the Mayor to submit applications and execute all necessary agreements to facilitate construction. BACKGROUND: Grant programs administered regionally through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission include the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)(1.4 Million), the Surface Transportation Block Grant-Attributable (STBGP-A) Program ($12 Million), and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) (1.3 Million). In total, these programs will provide an estimated $14.7 million in funding for the Northwest Arkansas Region. Additionally, the State Department of Transportation offers a statewide grant opportunity through their Transportation Alternatives Program. The City Council approved Resolution 63-26 to apply for the grants and authorizes Mayor Rawn to submit applications for 80% federal and 20% local matching grants through the Federal Highway Administration, the Arkansas Department of Transportation, and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission for the projects identified above. The resolution also authorizes the Mayor to execute all necessary agreements and contracts to facilitate and expedite the construction of these projects. 2 DISCUSSION: Five projects have been identified for application for federal funding as shown below. Grant Program Existing/New Pro ect Project Description Amount Requested CRP New Old Wire Trail Lighting – Mission Blvd. to Ash St. $300,000 TAP - NWARPC New Mission Blvd. Trail Extension (Rush Dr. to Maple St. $500,000 STBGP- Existin Millsap & Colle e Intersection Improvements $500,000 STBGP- Existin North Street Corridor $500,000 STBGP- New Huntsville Road Corridor $600,000 BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: If the grants are approved, the City of Fayetteville will be responsible for 20% of the total project cost while Federal funding will provide 80%. Matching funding has been budgeted through various accounts in anticipation of award of grant funding. Attachments: Five Grant Applications combined Page 1 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 479) 575-8323 Resolution: 63-26 File Number: 2026-331 A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID FUNDS FOR THE HIGHWAY 112 TUNNEL, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL EXTENSION, OLD WIRE ROAD LIGHTING, MILLSAP ROAD & COLLEGE AVENUE INTERSECTION, NORTH STREET CORRIDOR, AND THE HUNTSVILLE ROAD 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 $14 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, five projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Grant Program Existing/New Project Project Description Amount Matching Funds CRP New Old Wire Trail Lighting – Mission Blvd to Ash St. 300,000 $75,000 TAP- NWARPC New Mission Blvd. Trail Extension $500,000 $125,000 TAP- ARDOT Existing Hwy 112 Tunnel Cost Share with ARDOT $290,000 $72,500 STBGP-A Existing Millsap & College Intersection Improvements $500,000 $125,000 Resolution: 63-26 File Number: 2026-331 Page 2 STBGP-A Existing North Street Corridor $500,000 $125,000 STBGP-A New MLK/Huntsville Road Corridor $600,000 $150,000 WHEREAS, on February 19, 2026, 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: 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 March 5, 2026 Approved: Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest: Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov STBGP-A Existing North Street Corridor (Greenway Trail to College Ave.) 500,000 $125,000 STBGP-A New MLK/Huntsville Road Corridor School Ave. to Happy Hollow Rd.) 600,000 $150,000 Projects Bond BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: If the grants are approved, the City of Fayetteville will be responsible for 20% of the total project cost while Federal funding will provide 80%. Matching funding has been budgeted through various accounts in anticipation of award of grant funding. The grant programs require a resolution be included with the application. ATTACHMENTS: 3. Staff Review Form NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (NWARPC) Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) FFY 2027 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 llamadas en espanol, marques el 866-656-1842; para llamadas 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 información en otro idioma, comuníquese con NWARPC. Page 2 of 13 Section 1. Policy and Project Information FFY 2027 CRP Project Application Timeline: Call for Projects: Sunday, January 4, 2026____________ Project Application Deadline: Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM, CT Project Sponsor Presentation to TAC Committee: Thursday, April 16, 2026____________ Selection Committee Projects Tour (Save the Date): Wednesday, April 29, 2026__________ FFY 2027 CRP Funding Estimated: approx. $1.43 million_____________ Estimate based on FFY 2025 apportionment and 100% obligation authority; availability of FFY 2027 and subsequent years funds are subject to Congressional reauthorization. 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)). 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 3 of 13 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 Re uest 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, 2027. (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: x In existing adopted NWAPRC Plan x Safety and Connectivity x Barriers to mobility/usability x Complete Streets x ADA x Equity x Climate Change and Sustainability (Transportation Emissions) x Labor and workforce x 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 ngibbs@nwarpc.org. For more information on this program or questions related to the application process, please contact Nicole Gibbs, Assistant Director/Transportation Programs Manager, (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 4 of 13 NWARPC Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) FFY202ϳ Project Application Project Sponsor Data: Sponsor Jurisdiction: Phone Number: _____ Primary Contact: E-mail: _____ Partners: ______ General Project Data: Project Title: ____________________________________________________________________________ Project Purpose: _________________________________________________________________________ Project Priority (if submitting multiple project applications) ____________________________________________ Please Attach a Project Site Plan, Vicinity Map, and Proposed Cross-Section Project Overview: General Project Overview and Description (500-character limit) CityofFayetteville (479)444-3416 MattMihalevich mmihalevich@fayetteville-ar.gov N/A OldWireTrailLighting Tocloseagapbyinstallinglightingalonga1/2milesectionoftheOldWireTrail 1 TheOldWireTrailLightingImprovementsprojectwillinstall30energy-efficient,full-cutoffLED lightsalongahalf-milesectionoftheOldWireTrailfromMissionBlvd.toAshStreet,including lightingforadjacentcrosswalks.Thissectioncurrentlylackslighting,creatingasafetyand accessibilitygapalongacriticalpartofthe11-mileParksideLoop,aheavilyusedtrailnetwork connectingtheeastsideofFayettevilleandtheRazorbackGreenway. Theprojectwillsignificantlyenhancesafetyandvisibilityforalltrailusers,includingthe465 studentsatRootElementarySchoolwhowalkorbiketoschoolfromareaswithinthenoschool buszone.Duringwintermonths,morningandeveningtravelcanbedark,creatinghazardous conditionsthatthisprojectwilldirectlyaddress.Byclosingthelightinggap,theprojectensures thatthetrailissafeandfullyaccessibleforallusers,atanyhour. Thisinitiativealsorespondsdirectlytocommunityinputcollectedduringthe2023updateofthe FayettevilleActiveTransportationMasterPlan.Residentsidentifiedastrongneedforimproved trailaccesstoschools,workplaces,retailcenters,andthebroadertrailnetwork.Installing lightingwillcompletelightingofthe11-mileParksideLoop,supportingsafe,reliableactive transportationandfosteringincreasedtrailuse. Inadditiontosafetyandaccessibility,theprojectwillsupportenvironmentalgoalsby encouragingwalkingandbikingovershortvehicletrips,reducingtransportation-relatedcarbon emissions.LightingalongthetrailisalsoaFederalHighwayAdministration-recognizedsafety countermeasureshowntoincreasetrailuseandoverallsecurity.Byaddressingthesepriorities, theOldWireTrailLightingImprovementsprojectwillcreateasafer,moreconnected,and sustainableactivetransportationcorridorfortheFayettevillecommunity. 2.ϯ 2.Ϯ 2.1 2.ϰ 2.ϱ 2.ϲ ^ĞĐƚŝŽŶϮ͘WƌŽũĞĐƚZĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚƐ;ϭϬWŽŝŶƚƐͿ ůŝŐŝďůĞĐƚŝǀŝƚǇ͗ /ƐƚŚĞƉƌŽũĞĐƚĂĨŽĐƵƐĂƌĞĂŽĨZWͬWŽůŝĐǇŽŵŵŝƚƚĞĞĞůŝŐŝďůĞĂĐƚŝǀŝƚŝĞƐ͕͕͕Žƌ&͍/ƐƚŚĞƉƌŽũĞĐƚĂŶ ĞůŝŐŝďůĞĂĐƚŝǀŝƚǇĂƐůŝƐƚĞĚƵŶĚĞƌ^ĞĐƚŝŽŶ'ϯůŝŐŝďůĞĐƚŝǀŝƚŝĞƐŽĨƚŚĞ&,t'ƵŝĚĞůŝŶĞƐ͍dŚĞƐĞĐĂŶďĞ ĨŽƵŶĚĂƚŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ĨŚǁĂ͘ĚŽƚ͘ŐŽǀͬĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚͬƐƵƐƚĂŝŶĂďŝůŝƚǇͬĞŶĞƌŐǇͬƉŽůŝĐǇͬĐƌƉͺŐƵŝĚĂŶĐĞ͘ƉĚĨ͘ WůĞĂƐĞĂŶƐǁĞƌƚŚĞƋƵĞƐƚŝŽŶƐďĞůŽǁ͘^ĞůĞĐƚΗzĞƐΗĨŽƌƚŚĞďĞƐƚĐĂƚĞŐŽƌǇĨŽƌǇŽƵƌƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͘;hƉƚŽϭϬƉŽŝŶƚƐͿ 2.ϳ ͘/ƐƚŚŝƐƉƌŽũĞĐƚƚŽĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚŽƌŽƉĞƌĂƚĞĂƚƌĂĨĨŝĐŵŽŶŝƚŽƌŝŶŐ͕ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ͕ĂŶĚĐŽŶƚƌŽůĨĂĐŝůŝƚǇ ŽƌƉƌŽŐƌĂŵƚŽƌĞĚƵĐĞƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƚŝŽŶĞŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ͍zĞƐEŽ ͘ /ƐƚŚŝƐĂƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƚŝŽŶĂůƚĞƌŶĂƚŝǀĞƐƉƌŽũĞĐƚŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐƚŚĞĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶ͕ƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐ͕ĂŶĚĚĞƐŝŐŶ ŽĨŽŶͲƌŽĂĚĂŶĚŽĨĨͲƌŽĂĚƚƌĂŝůĨĂĐŝůŝƚŝĞƐĨŽƌƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶƐ͕ďŝĐǇĐůĞƐ͕ĂŶĚŽƚŚĞƌŶŽŶͲŵŽƚŽƌŝǌĞĚĨŽƌŵƐ ŽĨƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƚŝŽŶƚŽƌĞĚƵĐĞƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌĂƚŝŽŶĞŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ͍zĞƐEŽ ͘ /ƐƚŚŝƐƉƌŽũĞĐƚĨŽƌĂĚǀĂŶĐĞĚƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƚŝŽŶĂŶĚĐŽŶŐĞƐƚŝŽŶŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚƚĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐŝĞƐƚŽ ƌĞĚƵĐĞƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƚŝŽŶĞŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ͍zĞƐEŽ ͘ /ƐƚŚŝƐƉƌŽũĞĐƚĨŽƌƚŚĞĚĞƉůŽǇŵĞŶƚŽĨŝŶĨƌĂƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞͲďĂƐĞĚŝŶƚĞůůŝŐĞŶƚƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƚŝŽŶƐǇƐƚĞŵƐ ĐĂƉŝƚĂůŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐĂŶĚƚŚĞŝŶƐƚĂůůĂƚŝŽŶŽĨǀĞŚŝĐůĞͲƚŽͲŝŶĨƌĂƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ͕ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐƌĞƚƌŽĨŝƚƚŝŶŐĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚƐŚŽƌƚͲƌĂŶŐĞĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐ;^ZͿƚĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐǇ ĚĞƉůŽǇĞĚĂƐƉĂƌƚŽĨĂŶĞǆŝƐƚŝŶŐƉŝůŽƚƉƌŽŐƌĂŵƚŽĐĞůůƵůĂƌǀĞŚŝĐůĞͲƚŽĞǀĞƌǇƚŚŝŶŐ;ͲsϮyͿ ƚĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐǇƚŽƌĞĚƵĐĞƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƚŝŽŶĞŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ͍zĞƐEŽ &͘ /ƐƚŚŝƐƉƌŽũĞĐƚƚŽƌĞƉůĂĐĞƐƚƌĞĞƚůŝŐŚƚŝŶŐĂŶĚƚƌĂĨĨŝĐĐŽŶƚƌŽůĚĞǀŝĐĞƐǁŝƚŚĞŶĞƌŐǇͲĞĨĨŝĐŝĞŶƚ ĂůƚĞƌŶĂƚŝǀĞƐƚŽƌĞĚƵĐĞƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƚŝŽŶĞŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ͍zĞƐEŽ /ƐƚŚŝƐƉƌŽũĞĐƚĂŶŽƚŚĞƌůĞƚƚĞƌĞĚĞůŝŐŝďůĞĂĐƚŝǀŝƚǇ͍/ĨǇĞƐ͕ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞůĞƚƚĞƌͲDĂŶĚ ĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƚŝŽŶŽĨĞůŝŐŝďůĞĂĐƚŝǀŝƚǇ͘ͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺzĞƐEŽ /ƐƚŚŝƐƉƌŽũĞĐƚĂŶŽƚŚĞƌƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƚŝŽŶĞŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐƌĞĚƵĐŝŶŐƉƌŽũĞĐƚŶŽƚůŝƐƚĞĚ ďƵƚŝƐĞůŝŐŝďůĞĨŽƌZWĨƵŶĚŝŶŐ͍zĞƐEŽ ĞƐĐƌŝďĞŚŽǁƚŚĞƉƌŽũĞĐƚŝƐĐŽŶƐŝƐƚĞŶƚǁŝƚŚƚŚĞƉƌŽŐƌĂŵΖƐŐŽĂůŽĨƌĞĚƵĐŝŶŐ ƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƚŝŽŶĞŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐĂŶĚƚŚĞEtZWΖƐĨŽĐƵƐĂƌĞĂƐŽĨ͕͕͕Žƌ&͍ Page ϱ of ϭϯ Thisprojectsupportsthegoalofreducingtransportation-relatedcarbonemissionsby enhancingboththesafetyandaccessibilityoftheOldWireTrail.Byinstallinglighting, thetrailwillbeusableduringmorehoursoftheday,encouraginggreateruseofactive transportation.This,inturn,canreducerelianceoncartravel,aligningwithFocusArea C’semphasisonpromotingnon-motorizedtransportationasastrategytolower transportationemissions. Page ϲ of ϭϯ ^ĞĐƚŝŽŶϯ͘>ŽĐĂůŽŵŵŝƚŵĞŶƚĂŶĚWƌŽũĞĐƚ&ƵŶĚŝŶŐ;ϭϬWŽŝŶƚƐͿ ϯ.1 Required Match/Local Support. Project sponsors must provide a minimum of 20% local funding match for all projects. (Note: This a reimbursable program through ZKd͘) Requested Project Funding Percentage __________% __________% ;ϮϬйͲEŽŝŶͲŬŝŶĚͿ ZW &ƵŶĚƐ $____________ >ŽĐĂů DĂƚĐŚ$____________ ProjectCost $___________ ͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺй ϯ.2 Approval date: __________ͺͺͺͺͺͺ ϯ.3 Yes No Public Access. The project must be open for public access. 2.3.1. Is the property currently owned by the local Jurisdiction? 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 ϯ.4 Maintenance. What governmental entity will be responsible for the short- and long-term project operation and maintenance? Resolution number: _____________________ ƚƚĂĐŚ ĐŽƉǇ ŽĨ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ƌĞƐŽůƵƚŝŽŶ ĂƵƚŚŽƌŝǌŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͘ tŚĂƚ ƐŽƵƌĐĞ ŽĨ ĨƵŶĚƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƵƐĞĚ ďǇ ƚŚĞ ůŽĐĂů ƐƉŽŶƐŽƌ ƚŽ ŵĂƚĐŚ ƚŚĞ ĨĞĚĞƌĂů ĨƵŶĚƐ͍ͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺ /ƐůŽĐĂůĨƵŶĚŝŶŐĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůǇĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞͬďƵĚŐĞƚĞĚ͍zĞƐ EŽ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ͘ Ϯ͘Ϯ͘ϭ>ŝƐƚĂůŽĐĂůŽƌƌĞŐŝŽŶĂůƉůĂŶŝŶǁŚŝĐŚƚŚĞƉƌŽũĞĐƚŝƐŝŶĐůƵĚĞĚ͗ 300,000.00 80.0 75,000.00 20.0 375,000.00 100 63-26 03/05/26 TheOldWireTrailisdesignatedinthe2023FayettevilleActiveTransportationPlanasthe primaryactivetransportationrouteontheeastsideofFayettevilleandisalsorecognizedin the2014NWARegionalBike/PedestrianMasterPlanaspartoftheNortheastFayetteville LoopCatalystProject. TheCityofFayettevillewillberesponsibleforshortandlong-termoperationsandmaintenance. ThepublicworksdepartmentiswellversedinmaintaininglightingandthefixtureswillbetheCity standardsopartscanbeinstockforresponsiverepairs. CitySalesTaxRevenue ✔ Page ϳof ϭϯ ϯ.5. Link to Surface Transportation.ůůƐƚƌĞĞƚĂŶĚĂĐƚŝǀĞƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƚŝŽŶprojects must link to the surface ƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƚŝŽŶƐǇƐƚĞŵ͘project must have a strong link to surface transportation ĂŶĚƌĞĚƵĐĞ ƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌĂƚŝŽŶĞŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ͘/ƐŝƚĂĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞƐƚƌĞĞƚƐƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͍ Describe how this project links to the surface transportationƐǇƐƚĞŵ͘ ϯ.6 Federal-Aid Project Requirements. Has the project been designed to Federal-aid Guidelines? Yes No Yes No Yes No PE/Environmental Engineering/Design ROW Utility Relocation Yes No ϯ.7 Project ^ŝƚĞWůĂŶ͕sŝĐŝŶŝƚǇDĂƉ͕Location MapĂŶĚƌŽƐƐͲƐĞĐƚŝŽŶ. Provide legible map(s) of the project location. The map(s) should be ŐŽŽĚĞŶŽƵŐŚƚŽďĞĞĂƐŝůǇͲƌĞƉƌŽĚƵĐŝďůĞĂŶĚƐŚŽƵůĚŝŶĐůƵĚĞ ƚŚĞĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐ͗ x Project path. The map should clearly show where the project will be located. x North arrow. x Pertinent landmarks. x If appropriate, a Legend identifying any other items on the map (i.e. existing paths or sidewalks, previous phases of the project, etc.) ϯ.ϴ Safety. Describe how this project will improve the safety of the transportation system. Please cite any studies that show a reduction in ĞŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ͕crash 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 facility͘ Previous Federal Funding If this project (or phase of this project) has previously received Federal TAP or STBG funding (ARDOT or NWAZ1$), please describe the status of the project(s). (500 character max) ϯ.ϵ ThissectionoftheOldWireTrailseesover300usersdaily,withusagecontinuingtogrowas thesurroundingtrailtrailnetworkexpands.TherecentcompletionoftheMissionBlvd.Trail createdan11-mileParksideLoop,whichcombinestheOldWireTrail,NioksakaCreekTrail, MudCreekTrail,andtheRazorbackRegionalTrail.AllsectionsoftheParksideLooparenow lit—exceptforthishalf-milestretch—leavingacriticalgapinsafetyandaccessibility. LightingandcrosswalkvisibilityenhancementsarerecognizedFederalHighway Administration(FHWA)provensafetycountermeasures.ThisprojectwillilluminatetheOld WireTrail,aswellasadjacentcrosswalks,toimprovesafetyforallusers. AccordingtotheGuideforthePlanning,Design,andOperationofPedestrianFacilities None Item of Work Quantity Units Unit Cost Item Cost 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ϯ͘ϭϬProject CoƐƚ Estimate This form is limited to 20 items. If you have more iteŵƐĐŽŶƚĂĐƚEtZWĨŽƌĂĚĚŝƚŝŽŶĂůĨŽƌŵ. Total Estimated Project Cost Requested ZP Funds (up to 80% of construction cost) Local Sponsor Match (at least 20% of construction cost) Source of Estimate/Estimator: ____________________________________________________ Page ϴ of ϭϯ LEDTrailLightFixture 30.0 EA $2,100.00 $63,000.00 LightPoleandBase 30.0 EA $2,200.00 $66,000.00 ConcretePoleFoundation 30.0 EA $2,500.00 $75,000.00 TrenchedConduit 2,373.0 LF $15.00 $35,595.00 BoredCondit 500.0 LF $40.00 $20,000.00 CopperConductor 7,119.0 LF $5.00 $35,595.00 PolymerPullBox 30.0 EA $400.00 $12,000.00 ElectricalServicePedestal 1.0 EA $10,000.00 $10,000.00 ElectricalServiceDrop 1.0 EA $4,000.00 $4,000.00 TrafficControl 1.0 LS $20,000.00 $20,000.00 Mobilization 1.0 LS $19,650.00 $19,650.00 Insurance&Bonding 1.0 LS $11,160.00 $11,160.00 Grading&Seed 0.2 Acre $15,000.00 $3,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $375,000.00 $300,000.00 $75,000.00 CityofFayetteville,EngineeringDivision &inal Plans (90%-100%) zĞƐ EŽ(Please attach drawings) Preliminary (10%) Partially Complete (30%-60%) Engineer________________________ͺ_ Under Contract? Rights-of-Way (ROW) Already within public ROW New ROW Required YesEŽ Property Owners Identified? Donation Expected?Yes No Number of Project Owners_________ Purchase Options/Agreements?Yes No ^ĞĐƚŝŽŶϰ͘WƌŽũĞĐƚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ;ϭϬWŽƐƐŝďůĞWŽŝŶƚƐͿ Current Design Plans Level Utilities Conflicts Does the project have utilities that must be relocated prior to construction? zĞƐ EŽ List any utilities with conflicts:____________________________________________________________ Utility coordination initiated (utilities with conflicts notified of project) zĞƐEŽ Environmental Agency Letters Requested? zĞƐzĞƐ Potential environmental impacts (list):______________________________________________________ Project Timeline Provide detailed timeline or complete table below. 202ϲ 202ϳ 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. _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page ϵ of ϭϯ CityofFayetteville ✔ ✔ None Preliminaryreviewshowsthatthetrailhassufficientgreenspacebetweenthecurbandtrailfor thelightpolestobelocated. Projectwillbeentirelyinexistingrightofwayandrequiresno utilityrelocations. ■ ■ Page ϭϬof ϭϯ Ordinance #: _ͺͺͺͺͺͺ________ in a local Plan? Yes No Name: _ͺͺ_________________________________ Adoption Date:______ͺͺͺͺͺ______ ϰ.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? ϰ.2.1 Connection to/from a neighborhood. Yes No Name: _____________________Distance: ______ ϰ.2.2 NoConnection to/from employment retail center. Yes Name:_____________________ Distance ______ ϰ.2.3 Connection to/from a school. Yes No Name:_____________________ Distance ______ ϰ.2.4 Connection to/from a community, regional, state, and/or national park. Yes No Name:_____________________ Distance ______ ϰ.2.5 Trailhead Construction and facilities Yes No Name:_____________________________ ϰ͘ϭϮϬϰϱDĞƚƌŽƉŽůŝƚĂŶdƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƚŝŽŶWůĂŶ͘ /ƐƚŚĞƉƌŽũĞĐƚĂƉĂƌƚŽĨƚŚĞϮϬϰϱDdW͍zĞƐEŽ Yes No Yes No ϰ.1.1/ƐƚŚĞƉƌŽũĞĐƚŝŶƚŚĞBicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan(NWARBPMP) Is the project shown in the NWARBPM Plan? Is the project show in the Heritage Trail Plan? Is the project a Catalyst project in the NWARBPM Plan? Yes No ϰ.1.2 Local Master Trail Plan or Local Comprehensive Plan. Is the project listed ϰ͘ϯWƌŽũĞĐƚ>ĞŶŐƚŚͬtŝĚƚŚ WƌŽũĞĐƚůĞŶŐƚŚŝŶůŝŶĞĂƌĨĞĞƚ;ŝĨĂƉƉůŝĐĂďůĞͿ͗ͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺ WƌŽũĞĐƚǁŝĚƚŚŝŶĨĞĞƚ;ŝĨĂƉƉůŝĐĂďůĞͿ͗ ͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺ ϰ.4 /ĨƚŚĞƉƌŽũĞĐƚŝƐĂŶŽŶͲŝŶĨƌĂƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͕ĚĞƐĐƌŝďĞƚŚĞĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚƐƚĂƚĞŝƚŝƐŝŶ͘ ActiveTransportationPlan Res.43-23 02/21/2023 MultipleNeighborhood Adjacent CollegeAve. 1/2Mile RootSchool 1/4Mile GulleyPark 1Mile OldWireTrail N/AInfrastructureProject 2 373 L ^ĞĐƚŝŽŶϱ͘WƌŽũĞĐƚĂĐŬŐƌŽƵŶĚ͕KǀĞƌǀŝĞǁ͕ĞŶĞĨŝƚƐ͕ĂŶĚWůĂŶŶŝŶŐWƌŽĐĞƐƐ ;ϲϬWŽƐƐŝďůĞWŽŝŶƚƐΎͿ ϱ͘ϭ͘WƌŽǀŝĚĞĂĚĞƚĂŝůĞĚƉƌŽũĞĐƚŽǀĞƌǀŝĞǁ͘tŚĂƚŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐĂƌĞƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ͍tŚĂƚƐƚĞƉƐĂƌĞďĞŝŶŐƚĂŬĞŶ to ensure the project promotes ƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƚŝŽŶ ĞŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ ƌĞĚƵĐƚŝŽŶ͕ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ ƐƚƌĞĞƚƐ͕ ƐĂĨĞƚǇ͕multi- modal transportation and design aspirations consistent withthe regional plan? Include project limits, streetfacility names, and project cross-sections. (3000 character limit) – ϮϬ points Page ϭϭ of ϭϯ Theprojectwillinstall30energy-efficientLEDlightsalongthegreenspacestripbetweenthe curbandtrail,coveringahalf-milesectionoftheOldWireTrailfromMissionBlvd.toAshStreet. Full-cutoff,dark-sky-friendlyfixtureswillfocuslightonthetrailwhileminimizinglightpollution. Adjacentcrosswalks willalsobeilluminatedtoenhancesafetyforallusersofthecorridor. Byprovidingasafe,well-litactivetransportationrouteavailable24hoursaday,theproject supportsreducedtransportationemissions.LightingisaprovenFHWAsafetycountermeasure, particularlyimprovingcrosswalksafetyandoveralltrailaccessibility. ϱ͘2.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. ŽĞƐƚŚĞƉƌŽũĞĐƚĂůŝŐŶǁŝƚŚ/>ƚŽƉƌŝŽƌŝƚŝǌĞƐĂĨĞƚǇ͕ĐŽŶŶĞĐƚŝǀŝƚǇ͕ďĂƌƌŝĞƌƐƚŽŵŽďŝůŝƚǇͬ ƵƐĂďŝůŝƚǇ͕ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞƐƚƌĞĞƚƐ͕͕ĞƋƵŝƚǇ͕ĐůŝŵĂƚĞĐŚĂŶŐĞĂŶĚƐƵƐƚĂŝŶĂďŝůŝƚǇ͕ůĂďŽƌĂŶĚǁŽƌŬĨŽƌĐĞ͍͘ (3000 character limit) –ϮϬ points Page ϭϮ of ϭϯ ThissegmentoftheOldWireTrailexperiencesdailyusebymorethan300people,andusage continuestoriseastheregionaltrailnetworkgrows.WiththerecentcompletionoftheMission BoulevardTrail,an11-mileParksideLoopnowconnectstheOldWireTrail,NiokaskaCreek Trail,MudCreekTrail,andtheRazorbackRegionalGreenway.Whileallothersectionsofthe loopareilluminated,thehalf-milestretchbetweenMissionBoulevardandAshStreetremains unlit,leavingacriticalgapinsafetyandaccessibilityfortrailusers. Thisprojectwilleliminatethelightinggapandsignificantlyimproveactivetransportation, ensuringsafe,reliableaccessforpeopleatallhoursonthisvitalcorridor. Thisprojectwillenhancesafetyandaccessforthe465studentsofRootElementarySchool.The sectionoftheOldWireTrailthatcurrentlylackslightingiswithin1/4milefromtheschooland lieswithinthenoschoolbuszone,meaningmanystudentswalkorbiketoschool.Duringwinter months,morningsareoftendark,creatinghazardousconditionsforstudentsontheirwayto school.Byaddressingthislightinggap,theprojectensuresasafer,morereliableroutefor childrentravelingonfootorbybike. TheprojectalignswiththegoalsoftheBipartisanInfrastructureLawbyincorporatingFHWA provensafetycountermeasures,reducingcarbonemissionsthroughreducedvehicletripsand providingaequitabletransportationoptionforpeopletoreachlaborandworkforcedestinations 24hoursaday. WĂŐĞϭϯŽĨϭϯ ϱ͘3.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. (ϭϬ00 character limit) – ϮϬ points *10 additional discretionary points may be awarded by evaluators according to project quality andcosts vs. benefits considerations. ^ƉŽŶƐŽƌƵƚŚŽƌŝǌĂƚŝŽŶĂŶĚĞƌƚŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ dŽďĞĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚďǇƚŚĞĐŚŝĞĨĞǆĞĐƵƚŝǀĞŽĨĨŝĐĞƌ;DĂǇŽƌ͕ŝƚǇDĂŶŐĞƌ͕ŽƵŶƚǇ:ƵĚŐĞ͕ĞƚĐ͘Ϳ ǇŚĞĐŬŝŶŐƚŚĞďŽǆďĞůŽǁ͕/ĂƚƚĞƐƚƚŚĂƚƚŚĞŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶĐŽŶƚĂŝŶĞĚŝŶƚŚŝƐĂƉƉůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶŝƐƚƌƵƚŚĨƵůĂŶĚĐŽƌƌĞĐƚƚŽƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚŽĨŵǇŬŶŽǁůĞĚŐĞĂŶĚƚŚĂƚƚŚĞƉƌŽǀŝƐŝŽŶŽĨĨĂůƐĞŽƌŵŝƐůĞĂĚŝŶŐŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶĐĂŶůĞĂĚƚŽƚŚĞǁŝƚŚĚƌĂǁĂůŽĨĂƌďŽŶ ZĞĚƵĐƚŝŽŶWƌŽŐƌĂŵĨƵŶĚŝŶŐ͘/ĚŽŚĞƌĞďǇĐĞƌƚŝĨǇƚŚĂƚ/ǁŝůůĐŽŵƉůǇǁŝƚŚĂůůĨĞĚĞƌĂů͕ƐƚĂƚĞ͕ĂŶĚZKdƌĞŐƵůĂƚŝŽŶƐĨŽƌ ƐƵďŵŝƚƚĂůŽĨƉůĂŶƐĂŶĚƐƉĞĐŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐĂŶĚĨŽůůŽǁKd>ŽĐĂůWƵďůŝĐŐĞŶĐǇDĂŶƵĂů͘ĚĚŝƚŝŽŶĂůůǇ͕/ĐĞƌƚŝĨǇƚŚĂƚůŽĐĂů ŵĂƚĐŚŝŶŐĨƵŶĚƐĂƌĞĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞĨŽƌƚŚĞƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͘/ĂŐƌĞĞĂƌĞƐŽůƵƚŝŽŶŚĂƐďĞĞŶĂĚŽƉƚĞĚĨŽƌƚŚŝƐƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͘ /'ZƵƚŚŽƌŝǌĞĚ^ŝŐŶĂƚŽƌǇ͗ EĂŵĞ͗ͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺ WŚŽŶĞ͗ͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺ dŝƚůĞ͗ͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺŵĂŝů͗ͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺ ^ŝŐŶĂƚƵƌĞ͗ͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺ ✔ MollyRawn Mayor (479)575-8330 mayor@fayetteville-ar.gov TheFayettevilleActiveTransportationMasterPlanwasupdatedin2023basedonpublicinput gatheredfrominterceptsurveysoftrailusersandonlinesubmittals. Thestudyresultsshowed residentsoftheeastsideofFayettevilledesirebettertrailaccesstoschools,employment centers,retaildestinationsandtotherestofFayettevilletrailsystem. TheOldWireTrail respondsbyprovidingthenorth-southbackboneontheeastsideofFayetteville. Lightingis nowneededtoclosethegapintheParksideLoopandincreasesafetyandmakethetrailfully accessibleasaviableactivetransportationfacilityduringallhoursandforeveryone. 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 63-26 File Number: 2026-331 A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR THE HIGHWAY 112 TUNNEL, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL EXTENSION, OLD WIRE ROAD LIGHTING, MILLSAP ROAD & COLLEGE AVENUE INTERSECTION, NORTH STREET CORRIDOR, AND THE HUNTSVILLE ROAD 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 $14 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, five projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Existing/New Project Description Amount Matching Project Funds CRP New Old Wire Trail Lighting — Mission Blvd to $300,000 $75,000 Ash St. 'AP- New Mission Blvd. Trail Extension $500,000 $125,000 [WARPC TAP- ARDOTExisting Hwy 112 Tunnel Cost Share with ARDOT $290,000 $72,500 STBGP-A Existing Millsap & College Intersection Improvements $500,000 $125,000 Page 1 Resolution: 63-26 File Number: 2026-331 STBGP-A Existing North Street Corridor $500,000 $125,000 STBGP-A New MLK/Huntsville Road Corridor $600,000 $150,000 WHEREAS, on February 19, 2026, 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: 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 March 5, 2026 Approved: * �a� Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest: '�� I —Pot�,' Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer O,p9`rG/� =v� FAYETTEVILLE-:�O= V/;/ G o lll Page 2 E Elm St v Q u 0J a v v o u 5� E Elm St Niokaska Creek TrailN. o E Y6' rback Greenway ° z 2 0 � C Woodland l Junior v Q Q High ¢ pX Proposed Trail Lighting Project z 2 2,373 LF Q� E Ash St > E Ash St NQ' o a o z j a3i v c v o L E Edna St a z R v W a o i BROOKS- �+� E Natural Way HUMMEL Qiew D Ir NATURE a Evelyn Hills PRESERVE E Calvin 0 Shopping Center E Birwin St c > �e v Q E v E Abshier Dr v o U z Lake Lucille N E Northaoh Street W E To Downtown Ln Fayetteville 1 S G{c m a •�° ( Old Wire Cycle Tracl Includes Existing Lightl �a 0 Fairview / E Ash St E Ash St Memorial Gardens I,- Adelaide Ln ok,,k4 creek >a Q � o C > �c Q �L %j O o CJ T L> 0 0 q m o u z o d. c � Nlissi� - QjJ 4 Root Elementary o cEIeMEff(POI 0- � o Q F Q gPPlebury Dr z Y Hope Sf B� n C� an Ln. C Bryan N h Mission Blvd. Trail Emerson Ln. Includes Existing Lighting F i —Lakeside Dr. � t �aKeSide Dr o 0 Jackson Dr. Viewpoint Dr. o` C 0 E S� 3 a > Ot P 0 z v� fl: �. E Hammond St D° o O` z m 0 9 d' o. 0 O O � Legend Existing Shared -Use Paved Trail With Lighting Proposed 2,373 LF Trail Lighting - CRP LLE Old Wire Trail Lighting March 2026 0FAVETTEVI CRP Funding Request 0 0.125 0.25 0.5 Miles MUD CREEK TRAIL NI O K A S K A C R E E K T R A I L OL D W I R E T R A I L REBECCA STPROSPECT ST C R O S S O V E R R D M I S S I O N B L V D G A R L A N D A V E T O W N S H I P S T N O R T H S T C O L L E G E A V E E J O Y C E B L V D F U L B R I G H T E X P W Y N O L D W I R E R D N G R E G G A V E GORDON LONG PARK WILSON PARK SWEETBRIAR PARK GULLEY PARK MT. SEQUOYAH WOODS Experience the best of Fayetteville’s paved trails on the Parkside Loop. This eleven-mile paved trail and comfortable on-street route takes, runners, walkers and cyclists through the heart of town. The loop connects using portions of the Razorback Regional Greenway as well as sections of ﬁve local trails and bikeways. Named “Parkside” for the four city parks Wilson, Gordon Long, Sweetbriar and Gulley, along the route. In these wonderful parks you’ll ﬁnd plenty of public amenities including restrooms, benches and drinking fountains on your way. On the Parkside Loop you can take in the natural scenery of Ozark creeks, tour quiet historic neighborhoods or take a break to check out trailside shops and eateries. So whether you’re looking for leisure or wanting a workout the Parkside Loop is for you. Just follow the trees! 11 MI. PUBLIC RESTROOM DRINKING FOUNTAIN DINING PARKSIDE LOOP RAZORBACK GREENWAY Proposed 1/2 Mile Lighting Project through CRP NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (NWARPC) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) FFY 2027 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 llamadas en espanol, marques el 866-656-1842; para llamadas 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 información en otro idioma, comuníquese con NWARPC. Page 2 of 12 Section 1. Policy and Project Information FFY 2027 TAP Project Application Timeline: Call for Projects: Sunday, January 4, 2026____________ Project Application Deadline: Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM, CT Project Sponsor Presentation to TAC Committee: Thursday, April 16, 2026____________ Selection Committee Projects Tour (Save the Date): Wednesday, April 29, 2026__________ FFY 2027 TAP Funding Estimated: approx. $1.33 million_____________ Estimate based on FFY 2025 apportionment and 100% obligation authority; availability of FFY 2027 and subsequent years funds are subject to Congressional reauthorization. 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 Surface Transportation Block Grant Program – Attributable (STBGP-A) funds to the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) based on the 2020 Census Urbanized Area population of 373,662. 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, STBGP-A 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). 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-project-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: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure- law/ta.cfm. 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 3 of 12 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, 2027. (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: x Connectivity x Safety x Barriers to mobility/usability x Implementation of NWARPC Board-adopted regional plans 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, Assistant Director/ Transportation Programs Manager, (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 4 of 12 NWARPC Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) FFY202ϳ Project Application (Construction Only) Project Sponsor Data: Sponsor Jurisdiction: Phone Number: _____ Primary Contact: E-mail: _____ Partners: ______ General Project Data: Project Title: ____________________________________________________________________________ Project Purpose: _________________________________________________________________________ Project Priority (if submitting multiple project applications) ____________________________________________ Please Attach a Project Site Plan, Vicinity Map, and Proposed Cross-Section Project Overview: General Project Overview and Description (500-character limit) City of Fayetteville 479.444.3416 Matt Mihalevich mmihalevich@fayetteville-ar.gov N/A Mission Blvd. Trail Extension - Rush Dr. to Maple St. To extend the Mission Blvd. trail 1/2 mile south to Maple Street 1 The City of Fayetteville recently completed a 1.2-mile shared-use paved trail along Mission Boulevard (Hwy 45) from Viewpoint Drive to Rush Drive. While the project is fully designed and permitted to extend south to Maple Street, construction was halted due to insufficient funding. Completing the remaining half-mile segment from Rush Drive to Maple Street will provide critical east-side trail connectivity, linking residents to the Razorback Regional Greenway via Rebecca Avenue and to downtown Fayetteville via Maple Street, Washington Avenue, and Dickson Street. Mission Boulevard has historically served as the primary east-side route due to its relatively flat topography, making it the most suitable corridor for bicycles and pedestrians in an otherwise hilly area. Page ϱ of ϭϯ Section 2. Project ZĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚƐ͕>ŽĐĂůŽŵŵŝƚŵĞŶƚĂŶĚWƌŽũĞĐƚ&ƵŶĚŝŶŐ;ϭϬWŽŝŶƚƐͿ 2.1 Required Match/Local Support. Project sponsors must provide a minimum of 20% local funding match for all projects. (Note: This a reimbursable program through ZKd.) Requested Project Funding Percentage dW &ƵŶĚƐ $____________ __________% >ŽĐĂů DĂƚĐŚ$____________ __________% ;ϮϬйͲEŽŝŶͲŬŝŶĚͿ ProjectCost $___________ ͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺй 2.2 Approval date: __________ͺͺͺͺͺͺ 2.3 Yes No Public Access. The project must be open for public access. 2.3.1. Is the property currently owned by the local Jurisdiction? 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 2.4 Maintenance. What governmental entity will be responsible for the short- and long-term project operation and maintenance? Resolution number: _____________________ ƚƚĂĐŚ ĐŽƉǇ ŽĨ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ƌĞƐŽůƵƚŝŽŶ ĂƵƚŚŽƌŝǌŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͘ tŚĂƚ ƐŽƵƌĐĞ ŽĨ ĨƵŶĚƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƵƐĞĚ ďǇ ƚŚĞ ůŽĐĂů ƐƉŽŶƐŽƌ ƚŽ ŵĂƚĐŚ ƚŚĞ ĨĞĚĞƌĂů ĨƵŶĚƐ͍ͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺ /ƐůŽĐĂůĨƵŶĚŝŶŐĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůǇĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞͬďƵĚŐĞƚĞĚ͍zĞƐ EŽ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ͘ Ϯ͘Ϯ͘ϭ>ŝƐƚĂůŽĐĂůŽƌƌĞŐŝŽŶĂůƉůĂŶŝŶǁŚŝĐŚƚŚĞƉƌŽũĞĐƚŝƐŝŶĐůƵĚĞĚ͗ 500,000.00 80.0 125,000.00 625,000.00 80 063-26 03/05/26 The Mission Boulevard Trail is identified in the 2023 Fayetteville Active Transportation Plan as the primary active transportation corridor on the east side of the city. It is also recognized in the 2014 NWA Regional Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan as part of the Northeast Fayetteville Loop Catalyst Projects 2A and 2B. The City of Fayetteville will oversee both the short- and long-term operations and maintenance of the trail. The Public Works Department has extensive experience maintaining trails, lighting, and trees, ensuring the facility remains safe, accessible, and fully functional for the public at all times. Local Sales Tax funds ✔ Page ϲ of ϭϯ 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. 2.6 Federal-Aid Project Requirements. Has the project been designed to Federal-aid Guidelines? Yes No Yes No Yes No PE/Environmental Engineering/Design ROW Utility Relocation Yes No 2.7 Project ^ŝƚĞWůĂŶ͕sŝĐŝŶŝƚǇDĂƉ͕Location MapĂŶĚƌŽƐƐͲƐĞĐƚŝŽŶ. Provide legible map(s) of the project location. The map(s) should be ŐŽŽĚĞŶŽƵŐŚƚŽďĞĞĂƐŝůǇͲƌĞƉƌŽĚƵĐŝďůĞĂŶĚƐŚŽƵůĚŝŶĐůƵĚĞ ƚŚĞĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐ͗ x Project path. The map should clearly show where the project will be located. x North arrow. x Pertinent landmarks. x If appropriate, a Legend identifying any other items on the map (i.e. existing paths or sidewalks, previous phases of the project, etc.) 2.ϴ 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. Previous Federal Funding If this project (or phase of this project) has previously received Federal TAP or STBG funding (ARDOT or NWAZ1$), please describe the status of the project(s). (500 character max) 2.ϵ The proposed 1/2 mile extension of the Mission Blvd. Trail to Maple Street will create a low stress connection to downtown via Maple Street, Washington Ave. and Dickson Street. In addition, this trail extension will connect Rebecca Ave. which is an low stress route to the Razorback Greenway along Wilson Park and is part of the 11-mile Parkside Loop that includes Old Wire Trail, Niokaska Creek Trail, Mud Creek Trail and the Razorback Greenway. The proposed 10-foot-wide trail will be separated from the busy Highway 45 by a square-face curb and a six-foot green space, which will include trees and lighting. This buffer will enhance safety and create a comfortable facility for users of all ages and abilities. As a separated trail, the Mission Boulevard Trail incorporates one of the Federal Highway Administration’s proven safety countermeasures, providing a dedicated space for pedestrians None Item of Work Quantity Units Unit Cost Item Cost 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Ϯ͘ϭϬProject Construction Estimate This form is limited to 20 items. If you have more items use excel file provided. Total Estimated Project Cost Requested TAP Funds (up to 80% of construction cost) Local Sponsor Match (at least 20% of construction cost) Source of Estimate/Estimator: ____________________________________________________ Page ϳ of ϭϯ Mobilization 1.0 LS $ 95,000.00 $ 95,000.00 Traffic Control 1.0 LS $ 37,322.00 $ 37,322.00 Erosion Control 1.0 LS $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 Clearing, Grubbing & Demo.1.0 LS $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 Unclassified Excavation 6,041.0 CY $ 40.00 $ 241,640.00 Select Fill Placement 6,041.0 CY $ 15.00 $ 90,615.00 4" Class 7 Base 486.0 Ton $ 50.00 $ 24,300.00 8" Colored Concrete Crossing 26.0 CY $ 400.00 $ 10,400.00 4" Thick Concrete Trail 272.0 CY $ 225.00 $ 61,200.00 6" Thick Concrete Driveways 317.0 CY $ 235.00 $ 74,495.00 8" Thick Concrete Street 222.0 CY $ 240.00 $ 53,280.00 Curb & Gutter 3,335.0 LF $ 80.00 $ 266,800.00 Retaining Wall (Redi-Rock)92.0 LF $ 800.00 $ 73,600.00 Drainage Pipe and Boxes 45.0 EA $ 10,000.00 $ 450,000.00 Striping 1.0 LS $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 Trail Lights & Pole Installation 30.0 EA $ 10,000.00 $ 300,000.00 Service Pedestal 1.0 EA $ 5,500.00 $ 5,500.00 2" Caliper Trees 29.0 EA $ 650.00 $ 18,850.00 4" Thick Topsoil 5,428.0 SY $ 3.50 $ 18,998.00 Sod 500.0 SY $ 6.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 1,900,000.00 $ 1,900,000.00 City of Fayetteville & Crafton Tull &inal Plans (90%-100%) zĞƐ EŽ(Please attach drawings) Preliminary (10%) Partially Complete (30%-60%) Engineer________________________ͺ_ Under Contract? Rights-of-Way (ROW) Already within public ROW New ROW Required YesEŽ Property Owners Identified? Donation Expected?Yes No Number of Project Owners_________ Purchase Options/Agreements?Yes No ^ĞĐƚŝŽŶϯ͘Project Development (20 Possible Points) Current Design Plans Level Utilities Conflicts Does the project have utilities that must be relocated prior to construction? zĞƐ EŽ List any utilities with conflicts:____________________________________________________________ Utility coordination initiated (utilities with conflicts notified of project) zĞƐEŽ Environmental Agency Letters Requested? zĞƐzĞƐ Potential environmental impacts (list):______________________________________________________ Project Timeline Provide detailed timeline or complete table below. 202ϲ 202ϳ 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. _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page ϴ of ϭϯ Crafton Tull ✔ ✔ ✔ SWEPCO, AT&T, Black Hills and Cox None - Categorical Exclusion Likely The project was fully designed and permitted by ARDOT to Maple Street. Phase 1 was constructed with local funds so it did not have environmental review. This phase will require environmental but should be a categorical exclusion. Crafton Tull will preform NEPA. ■ ■ ■ Page ϵ of ϭϯ Ordinance #: _ͺͺͺͺͺͺ________ in a local Plan? Yes No Name: _ͺͺ_________________________________ Adoption Date:______ͺͺͺͺͺ______ 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: _____________________Distance: ______ 3.2.2 NoConnection to/from employment retail center. Yes Name:_____________________ Distance ______ 3.2.3 Connection to/from a school. Yes No Name:_____________________ Distance ______ 3.2.4 Connection to/from a community, regional, state, and/or national park. Yes No Name:_____________________ Distance ______ 3.2.5 Trailhead Construction and facilities Yes No Name:_____________________________ 3.3 WƌŽũĞĐƚ>ĞŶŐƚŚͬtŝĚƚŚ WƌŽũĞĐƚůĞŶŐƚŚŝŶůŝŶĞĂƌĨĞĞƚ;ŝĨĂƉƉůŝĐĂďůĞͿ͗ͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺ WƌŽũĞĐƚǁŝĚƚŚŝŶĨĞĞƚ;ŝĨĂƉƉůŝĐĂďůĞͿ͗ ͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺ 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 experienĐĞ͍ 3.1 204ϱ 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) Yes No Yes No and/or Heritage Trail Plan. Is the project shown in the NWARBPM Plan? Is the project show in the Heritage Trail Plan? 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 Fayetteville Active Transportation Plan Res. 43-23 02/21/2023 Washington Willow Adjacent College Ave. 1/2 Mile Root Elementary 2/3 Mile Wilson Park 2/3 Mile Razorback Greenway Extending the Mission Boulevard Trail to Maple Street will replace a deteriorated, non-ADA-compliant section of Highway 45 with a modern, fully accessible, and safe facility. The trail will feature a relatively flat alignment, with raised, colored concrete crosswalks at all intersections to slow turning vehicles and enhance driver awareness of pedestrians and cyclists. It will maintain a consistent rade throu hout avoidin slo es at drivewa s and will be full 2,100 10 ^ĞĐƚŝŽŶϰ͘WƌŽũĞĐƚĂĐŬŐƌŽƵŶĚ͕KǀĞƌǀŝĞǁ͕ĞŶĞĨŝƚƐ͕ĂŶĚWůĂŶŶŝŶŐWƌŽĐĞƐƐ (70 Possible PointsΎ) ϰ͘1.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 Page ϭϬ of ϭϯ The City of Fayetteville recently completed a 1.2-mile shared-use paved trail along Mission Boulevard (Hwy 45) from Viewpoint Drive to Rush Drive. While the project is fully designed and permitted to extend south to Maple Street, construction was halted due to insufficient funding. The new trail is already experiencing heavy use, particularly by commuters and students traveling to Root Elementary School. Completing the remaining half-mile segment from Rush Drive to Maple Street will enhance trail connectivity on the east side of Fayetteville, linking residents to the Razorback Regional Greenway via Rebecca Avenue and providing access to downtown Fayetteville by continuing west on Maple Street to Washington Avenue and Dickson Street. Historically, Mission Boulevard has served as the primary east-side route due to its relatively flat topography, making it the most suitable corridor for bicycles and pedestrians in an otherwise hilly area. The proposed 10-foot-wide trail will be separated from the busy Highway 45 by a square-face curb and a six-foot green space, planted with trees and equipped with lighting. As a separated facility, it incorporates one of the Federal Highway Administration’s proven safety countermeasures, providing a dedicated, protected space for pedestrians and cyclists. The design is consistent with the Central Arkansas Regional Transportation Study (CARTS) multi-modal infrastructure guidelines, ensuring it meets regional standards for safety, accessibility, and multimodal connectivity. This buffer enhances safety and creates a comfortable environment for users of all ages and abilities. Extending the trail to Maple Street will replace a deteriorated, non-ADA-compliant section of Highway 45 with a modern, fully accessible facility. Raised, colored concrete crosswalks at all intersections will slow turning vehicles and improve driver awareness of trail users. The trail will maintain a consistent grade, avoiding slopes at driveways, and will be fully ADA-compliant to accommodate users of all abilities, while aligning with CARTS guidelines for high-quality multi-modal infrastructure. ϰ͘2.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 Page ϭϭ of ϭϯ The purpose of this project is to expand active transportation opportunities in east Fayetteville, providing a safe and comfortable way for residents to reach schools, workplaces, the Razorback Greenway, downtown Fayetteville, and other destinations without relying on a vehicle. Currently, Highway 45 lacks curbs, has poor drainage, no crosswalks, and dilapidated, non-ADA-compliant sidewalks adjacent to the busy roadway. This project will transform the corridor by improving drainage and constructing a 10-foot-wide trail with a six-foot green space buffer, including trees and lighting, to create a safe and comfortable environment for all users. The trail extension will connect to the Rebecca on-street bikeway, which links west to the Razorback Greenway, while the south end at Maple Street provides a low-speed, comfortable on-street connection to downtown Fayetteville. The newly constructed section of the Mission Boulevard Trail passes directly in front of Root Elementary School and is already heavily used by students and parents during drop-off and pick-up. By providing a comfortable trail with enhanced crosswalks, this project aims to reduce the number of children driven to school, encouraging walking and biking instead. This project will extend the trail to Maple Street and the densely populated historic district, further increasing the number of children who can travel to school safely on foot or by bike. Future phases of the Mission Boulevard Trail will extend east to McNair and Vandergriff schools, supporting the long-term goal of building safe, comfortable infrastructure that encourages more students to access school by walking or biking. This project is identified as a priority in Fayetteville’s Active Transportation Master Plan and as a catalyst project in the Northwest Arkansas Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan. It also ranks number six in the Fayetteville Mobility Plan project prioritization scoring matrix, highlighting its importance for safety, connectivity, and active transportation. ϰ͘3.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 advance access to the region’s active transportation network. 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The Mission Boulevard corridor has been identified as the most suitable trail connection for this area because it follows the flattest route between the hills, providing a safe and accessible path for pedestrians and cyclists. Thousands of residents in this part of Fayetteville have requested better access to the Razorback Regional Greenway and downtown destinations. Based on this public input, the Mission Boulevard Trail extension has been designated a high priority in Fayetteville’s Active Transportation Master Plan and prioritized for construction. Additionally, the trail is listed as Catalyst Projects 2A and 2B in the Northwest Arkansas Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan. ✔ Mayor 479.575.8330 mayor@fayetteville-ar.gov Molly Rawn 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 63-26 File Number: 2026-331 A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY FOR AND UTILIZE FEDERAL -AID FUNDS FOR THE HIGHWAY 112 TUNNEL, MISSION BOULEVARD TRAIL EXTENSION, OLD WIRE ROAD LIGHTING, MILLSAP ROAD & COLLEGE AVENUE INTERSECTION, NORTH STREET CORRIDOR, AND THE HUNTSVILLE ROAD 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 $14 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, five projects have been identified for application for federal funding: Existing/New Project Description Amount Matching Project Funds New Old Wire Trail Lighting — Mission Blvd to $300,000 $75,000 Ash St. 'AP- New Mission Blvd. Trail Extension $500,000 $125,000 [WARPC TAP- ARDOTExisting Hwy 112 Tunnel Cost Share with ARDOT $290,000 $72,500 STBGP-A Existing Millsap & College Intersection Improvements $500,000 $125,000 Page 1 Resolution: 63-26 File Number: 2026-331 STBGP-A Existing North Street Corridor $500,000 $125,000 STBGP-A New MLK/Huntsville Road Corridor $600,000 $150,000 WHEREAS, on February 19, 2026, 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: 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 March 5, 2026 Approved: * �a� Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest: '�� I —Pot�,' Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer O,p9`rG/� =v� FAYETTEVILLE-:�O= V/;/ G o lll Page 2 R t.College Ave. Rebecca Street Prospect Street Mission Blvd. Maple Street Viewpoint Dr. Ch a r l e e A v e . Lu n s f o r d A v e . Ra m s e y A v e . Ki n g s D r . Ea s t w o o d D r . Ra n c h D r . Bryan Ln . Lakeside Dr. Jackson Dr. Rush Dr. Woodlawn Dr. Johnson St. Gunter St. North Street Emerson Ln. Jo r d a n L n . ScullCreekTrail FriscoTrail City of Fayetteville, AR. 0 0.25 0.50.125 Miles Mission Blvd. Trail - Phase 3 TAP Funding Request March 2025 Legend Existing Shared-Use Paved Trail Niokaska Creek Trail To Razorback Greenway Downtown Fayetteville Existing12 foot wide Shared-Use Paved Trail New 12 foot wide Shared Use Paved Trail (South Side) Proposed 10 foot wide shared use paved trail (West Side) 2,070 LF Razorback Greenway Newly built 12 foot wide Shared Use Paved Trail (South Side) On-Street Bikeway Low Speed/Volume Streets To Downtown Proposed 2,070 LF Trail TAP Project Section On-Street Bikeway Low Volume Streets XYXYXYXYXYXYXYXYXY XY XY XY XY XYXYXY MissionBlvd.Trail Root Elementary School XYXY XYXYXYXYXYXYXYXYXY XY XY XY XY XY XY XY XY 62 Page 4 of 4 NWARPC Surface Transportation Block Grant Program – Attributable (STBGP-A) FFY202ϳ Existing Project Funding Request Project Sponsor Data: Sponsor Jurisdiction: Phone Number: ____ Primary Contact: E-mail: _____ Partners: _____________________________________________________________________________ General Project Data: Project Title: ______________________________________________ ArDOT Job No. _______________ Project Funding and Future Needs: Total NWARPC Federal Funds Awarded to Project to Date $ _____________________________ Updated Total Project Cost Estimate $ _____________________________________ FFY 202ϳ Funding Request: Phase _____________________ Federal (80%) Amount $ _____________ FFY 202ϴ ŶƚŝĐŝƉĂƚĞĚ Need: Phase ____________ͺ______ Federal (80%) Amount $ _____________ FFY 202ϵ ŶƚŝĐŝƉĂƚĞĚ Need: Phase ____________________ Federal (80%) Amount $ _____________ Federal Fiscal Year (Oct. to Sept. 30) FFY 202ϲ FFY 202ϳ FFY 202ϴ FFY 202ϵ 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 Note: Place X in each period for the duration of each phase Project Authorization: Verify the current request is supported by the original resolution submitted for the existing project (e.g. funding amount, local match, and funding source) – attach a copy. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________ DATE: _____________ CityofFayetteville Justin Bland,CityEngineer jbland@fayetteville-ar.gov N/A MillsapRd/CollegeAve&HemlockAveImprov 040943 3,520,000 4,972,000 Construction 500,000 0 0 479-718-7623 03/26/2026 Molly Rawn, Mayor Page 4 of 4 NWARPC Surface Transportation Block Grant Program – Attributable (STBGP-A) FFY202ϳ Existing Project Funding Request Project Sponsor Data: Sponsor Jurisdiction: Phone Number: ____ Primary Contact: E-mail: _____ Partners: _____________________________________________________________________________ General Project Data: Project Title: ______________________________________________ ArDOT Job No. _______________ Project Funding and Future Needs: Total NWARPC Federal Funds Awarded to Project to Date $ _____________________________ Updated Total Project Cost Estimate $ _____________________________________ FFY 202ϳ Funding Request: Phase _____________________ Federal (80%) Amount $ _____________ FFY 202ϴ ŶƚŝĐŝƉĂƚĞĚ Need: Phase ____________ͺ______ Federal (80%) Amount $ _____________ FFY 202ϵ ŶƚŝĐŝƉĂƚĞĚ Need: Phase ____________________ Federal (80%) Amount $ _____________ Federal Fiscal Year (Oct. to Sept. 30) FFY 202ϲ FFY 202ϳ FFY 202ϴ FFY 202ϵ 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 Note: Place X in each period for the duration of each phase Project Authorization: Verify the current request is supported by the original resolution submitted for the existing project (e.g. funding amount, local match, and funding source) – attach a copy. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________ DATE: _____________ City ofFayetteville Justin Bland,CityEngineer jbland@fayetteville-ar.gov N/A NorthSt(GarlandAvetoCollegeAve)041003 300,000 6,000,000 Design/Env/ROW 500,000 Construction 3,000,000 Construction 1,000,000 479-718-7623 03/26/2026 Molly Rawn, Mayor Page 4 of 13 NWARPC Surface TransportationBlockGrantProgram– Attributable(STBGP-A) FFY202ϳ ProjectApplication ProjectSponsorData: Sponsor Jurisdiction: Phone Number: Primary Contact:E-mail: Partners: GeneralProjectData: ProjectTitle: ProjectDescription: Project Purpose: 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) e CityofFayetteville 479-718-7623 JustinBland,CityEngineer jbland@fayetteville-ar.gov N/A MLK/Huntsville RdCorridor(SchoolAvetoHappyHollowRd) Corridorstudyprovidingstreet,bicycle&pedestrianimprovements Improvesafetyforalluserswhileimprovingthelevelofservice Thiscorridorisanimportanteast-westrouteforcommutertrafficthatrunsthroughexisting neighborhoodswhichwillprovideanotherimprovedroutetotheUofAandentranceonto I-49. Thisisalsoatransitcorridorwith7existingstops.Theseimprovementswillalsoconnect pedestriansandbicycliststotheRazorbackGreenway,theTsa-La-GiTrail,WalkerParkand severalothertrailsinFayetteville. Page 5 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: __________________ Approval Date: _________________ As applicable, please provide a copy of current CIP showing the project programmed. What source of funds will be used to match the federal funds? _______________________ What is the project phase for this request? _________________________________________________ Type Funds Project Cost (This Phase) Total Project Cost (All Phases) STBGP-A Funds $ % $ % Local Match $ % (20% Minimum) $ % (20% Minimum) Project Cost $ % $ % Federal Fiscal Year (Oct. to Sept. 30) FFY 202ϲ FFY 202ϳ FFY 202ϴ FFY 202ϵ 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 Note: Place X in each period for the duration of each phase 63-26 Bondfunds Study/Design 3/5/26 150,000.00 20.0 600,000.00 80.0 750,000.00 100 3,000,000.0 20.0 12,000,000.80.0 15,000,000.100 Page 6 of 13 2.2 RoadwayProjects. 2.2.1 What is the classificationof the street on the LocalMaster Street Plan? ____________________________________________ 2.2.2 What is the classification of the street on the Functional Classification Map - NWARPC/ARDOT? ____________________________________________ Note:FunctionallyClassifiedStreetsMajorCollectorandabovequalifyforSTBGP-A Fundingper Federal requirements. Data Source:ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬŐŝƐ͘ĂƌĚŽƚ͘ŐŽǀͬƉŽƌƚĂůͬŚŽŵĞͬ 2.3 TransportationImprovement Program(TIP).Istheproject individuallylisted with an ARDOT Job Number in the FFY 2025-2028 TIP? Yes No If yes, project name listed in the (TIP): Data Source:https://www.nwarpc.org/transportation/transportation-improvement-program/ 2.4 AdjustedUrbanAreaBoundary.Istheproject locatedwithintheAdjustedUrbanArea Boundary? Yes No Data Source: NWA Adjusted 2020 Census Urban Area layer,https://nwarpc.maps.arcgis.com/ apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e97a6d576ae64de897408c07635f0458 2.5 Existing RoadwayConditions. 2.5.1 Number of existing lanes? 2.5.2 What is the width of the existing street? 2.5.3 DoestheexistingstreethaveBike/Pedestrian accommodations? Yes No NeighborhoodLink MajorCollector 2lanes 24feet Page 7 of 13 2.6 Proposed Improvements. What improvements are proposed? 2.7 Historical Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) Counts - Roadways. What are the Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) Counts shown? 2011 2016 2019 202ϰ Data Source: ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬŐŝƐ͘ĂƌĚŽƚ͘ŐŽǀͬƉŽƌƚĂůͬŚŽŵĞͬ 2.8 Growth and Projected Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)- Roadways. 2.8.1 What percent growth in AADT has occurred in the last ten years? _______________% Data Source: ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬŐŝƐ͘ĂƌĚŽƚ͘ŐŽǀͬƉŽƌƚĂůͬŚŽŵĞͬ 2.8.2 What is the forecasted 2045 Daily Volume? ________ _ Data Source: NWARPC 2024 Travel Demand Model Network https://nwarpc.maps.arcgis.com/ apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e97a6d576ae64de897408c07635f0458 ThisroadcorridorwillbedesignedtomeetthecriteriaforaNeighborhoodLinkStreetor CollectorStreet. Thecorridorstudycouldsuggestportionstobeconstructedasa3-lane sectionwhileotherareasas2-lanesectionora2-lanesectionwithonstreetparking. Itis probablethatanewtrafficsignalwillbeaddedattheintersectionofMorningsideDrive& HuntsvilleRoad. Improvementsareproposedforallsignalizedintersectionsbeupgradingthe videodetectiontoprovidesafercrosswalks forpedestriansandbicyclists. A10'wide multi-usetrailisproposedononesideofthestreetwitha6'sidewalkontheoppositesidewith turnlanesatsignalizedintersection. Newcurb&gutterandstormdrainagewillbeinstalled andconsiderationwillbegiventoaddingbussheltersatthe7existingtransitstops. 13,000 13,000 14,000 15,000 25 28,000 Page 8 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. 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? _________________________________________ Source: ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬŐŝƐ͘ĂƌĚŽƚ͘ŐŽǀͬŚŽŵĞͬ 24-hour street capacity? (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 ThisprojectwillbeaCompleteStreetdesignwhichwillprovidesafetymeasuresforallmodes oftravel-vehicular,transit,pedestriansandbicyclists. Amulti-usetrailandsidewalkwillbe providedforthesafetravelofpedestrians,scooters,bicyclists,joggers,etc. Enhancedvideo detectionandcrosswalks willbetterservetheseusersbyprovidingadequatesignaltimingto safetycrossthemainstreetorsidestreets. Whereappropriateacenterturnlaneorleftturn lanewillhelpreducerearendcollisionsforturningvehicles.Streetlightingwillbedesignedto illuminatetheroadwayaswellasthemulti-usetrailandsidewalk. 15,000 16,000 Page 9 of 13 3.1.2 Fornewstreetsand/orstreetsclassifiedas a collectororbelow,pleaseprovide an estimated volume and capacity. 24-hour estimated volume? 24-hour estimated capacity? 3.1.3 IstheprojectontheNWARPCCongestionManagementProcess(CMP) Network? Yes No If yes, what isthepostedspeed_______________ (MPH) WhatistheAveragePeakPeriodSpeed_____________ (MPH) Data Source:https://www.nwarpc.org/transportation/congestion-management-process/ 3.2 RegionalSignificance/Connectivity (Maximumof 5 points) 3.2.1 Istheproject a newoverpass/underpasswhichprovidesanalternativerouteto travel across I-49 without using an existing interchange? (1 point) Yes No Comments: 3.2.2 Istheproject a "frontageroad"along I-49thatprovidesconnectivity/access between interchanges and overpasses/underpasses? (1 point) Yes No Comments: 3.2.3 Doestheprojectmeetthedefinitionof aProjectof Regional Significance(defined above in Section 1. Policy)? (1 point) Yes No Comments: 3.2.4 Istheprojectlocatedonthe 4-lanenetworkgridshownasthe2045Proposed Network in the 2045 NWA Metropolitan Transportation Plan? (1 point) Yes No Comments: 3.2.5 Doestheprojectconnectmultiplejurisdictions? (1 point) Yes No Comments: N/A N/A ProvidesanotherEast-WestdirectconnectiontoI-49 Tier 3 Page 10 of 13 3.2.6 Istheproject a Planand/orStudythat isneededtoadvance a regional project? (up to 5 points) Yes No Comments: 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: Data Source:https://www.nwarpc.org/transportation/vision-zero-plan/ 3.3.2 Doestheprojectaddressanidentifiedsafety issue basedonthecrashrate being higher than the state average for a similar facility, bridge sufficiency rating, and/or at-grade rail crossing rating? Yes No Comments: 3.3.3 Projected percent reduction in fatal and serious crash rates based on proposed improvements: % Comments: Data Source:FHWA Proven Safety Counter Measures, https://highways.dot.gov/safety/ proven-safety-countermeasures; FHWA EverydayCountsandother studies and counter measures based on improvement type. Providingturnlanesandrealigninglanesatmajorintersectionswillreduce accidents. Providingmulti-modaloptionslikemutli-usetrailswillseparate vulnerableusersfromvehiculartraffic. 33 Page 11 of 13 3.4 Overall Improvement totheTransportationSystem (Maximumof 3 points) Amountof additional roadway capacitytobe added(AADT)? _______________________ Data Source: NWARPC, ARDOT, Local Traffic Studies 3.5 ProjectDesign(Maximumof 3 points) Does the project incorporate applicable criteria and street design guidelines in the adopted NWA Regional Complete Streets Design Guide, including provisions for safe and accessible multi-modal travel (e.g., bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and vehicular accommodations)? Yes No Comments – please note which Complete Streets elements are included and identify any deviations, enhancements, or context-sensitive considerations: DataSource: NWA Complete Streets Design Guidelines (2025), www.nwarpc.org/transportation/vision- zero-plan/ 3.6 ProjectContinuation,Partnership,Cost-Sharing(Maximumof 3 points) 3.6.1 Doestheprojecthavemultiplepartners?(1point) Yes No Comments: 3.6.2 Isthe project a continuationof a multi-phaseproject?(1point) Yes No Comments: 3.6.3 Isthelocalmatchmorethanthe20%required?(1point) Yes No Comments: 5,000ADT ThisprojectwillbedesignedasaCompleteStreetsmakingprovisionsfor bicycles,scooters,andpedestriansandwillprovidesafecrossingsat signalizedintersections. ThisisacontinuationofMLKJrBlvd/Hwy180totheeasternpartof Fayetteville. Page 12 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. I Agree Authorized Signatory: Name: Phone: Title: Email: Signature: MollyRawn (479)575-8330 Mayor molly.rawn@fayetteville-ar.gov