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Souto Xavier L. Suarez Miami -Dade TPO Executive Director Aileen Boucle, AICP Miami -Dade Transportation Planning Organization 1 1 1 NW 1st Street, Suite 920 Miami, Florida 33128 May 2, 2018 Honorable Francis Suarez Mayor, City of Miami Vice Chairman Miami -Dade TPO Governing Board 444 SW 2" d Avenue, 10th Floor Miami, FL 33130 SUBJECT: TPO SMART Demonstration Projects Cycle FY 2019 Dear Mayor Suarez: The Miami -Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is pleased to announce the SMART Demonstration Projects Cycle for FY 2019. The Miami -Dade TPO unanimously approved Resolution #14-18 endorsing the identification and implementation of demonstration projects that advance elements of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan. The TPO is seeking SMART Plan demonstration project proposals with a duration of up to no more than three years, with a commitment to continue the project if deemed successful by the project sponsor. Funding is a collaborative effort, and depending on the scope and cost of the demonstration project, the TPO may seek federal and/or state funds to be allocated up to one half of the net project cost, but not more than the amount of funding committed by the project sponsor. Local agencies in Miami -Dade County are invited to submit applications that can be developed for Fiscal Year 2019. Additional information regarding the process and application requirements are attached to this communication. A local match minimum pledge of 50% of estimated project cost is required of all applicants. A workshop will be conducted at the Transportation Planning Council on Monday, May 7, 2018, at 2:00pm in the Stephen P. Clark Center, Conference Room 18-3, to provide information to potential applicants, including program overview, eligibility requirements, and general guidance on the process. All submittals must be received by noon on May 21, 2018, from all interested applicants. Should you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact Ms. Lisa Colmenares, AICP, Program Manager, at 305-375-1738. Sincerely, Aileen Boucle, AICP Executive Director Attachments c. Emilio T. Gonzalez, Ph.D., City Manager, City of Miami Jesus Guerra, Miami -Dade TPO TPO SMART DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS Fiscal Year 2019 APPLICATION GUIDANCE FOR AGENCIES Miami-- Dad e Tio nsporto ti on Planning Organization The Miami -Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) unanimously approved Resolution #14-18 endorsing the identification and implementation of demonstration projects that advance elements of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan. The TPO is coordinating with transportation partners and other agencies for the funding and implementation of SMART Plan demonstration projects and will report back to the May TPO Governing Board meeting with recommendations on a plan to implement such projects. In order to more effectively coordinate this effort, the TPO is seeking SMART Plan demonstration project proposals with a duration of up to no more than three years, with a commitment to continue the project if deemed successful by the project sponsor. Funding is a collaborative effort, and depending on the scope and cost of the demonstration project, the TPO may seek federal and/or state funds to be allocated up to one half of the net project cost, but not more than the amount of funding committed by the project sponsor. SMART Plan demonstration project eligibility is categorized as follows: 1) New Routes with connectivity to the SMART Plan; 2) New Stations with connectivity to the SMART Plan; and 3) New Transit Facilities with connectivity to the SMART Plan, that advance elements of the SMART Plan, and increases service to the traveling public. Please complete the below questions regarding your SMART Demonstration project idea and respond by May 21, 2018, at 5:00 pm. Follow-up calls may be conducted by the Miami -Dade TPO. Thank you for your responses! 1. Please provide the following contact information in case we need to follow-up • Name: Agency/Organization: • Address: City/Town/Village: • State: Zip Code: • E-mail Address: Phone Number: 2. Name your Project: 3. Project Purpose and Need: Please select one of the following categories: • New Route • New Station • New Transit Facility Please answer the below questions: a) How does the project address heavy traffic congestion and transit coverage challenges? Provide expected ridership information. b) How does the project address Climate Change vulnerability? c) Is the project consistent with local priorities including the Long Range Transportation Plan, the Transit Development Program, local comprehensive plans, etc.? 1 TPO SMART DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS Fiscal Year 2019 APPLICATION GUIDANCE FOR AGENCIES Mliorn -Dodo Tronsportolion Planning Organization 4. Project Narrative: a) Project Description: Provide a description of the project service and how the project will advance elements of the SMART Plan. b) Project Boundaries: Provide a description of the specific limits and location of the project. Include the most current or proposed color map (if applicable) in the application. c) Public Awareness: Describe how the demonstration program will promote multimodal transportation options in the community. 5. Project Benefits: a. Air Quality and Reduced Traffic Congestion b. Economic Development c. Community Accessibility and Connectivity d. Regional significance 6. Project Goals and Objectives: Provide overall and global project objectives. 7. Project Justification: Why is this project important for the agency? List benefits for the traveling public. 8. Project Schedule: Provide a narrative as to the expected project schedule including initiation, completion dates, and project duration. Provide an illustrative table including all schedule elements. 9. Project Monitoring and Reporting: List expected milestones, goals, results, and how they will be monitored. 10. Project Budget and Cost: Provide costs by fiscal year and the revenue source(s) for all funds included. Note: Minimum 50% local match required for all entities. 11. Technical Feasibility: Describe the related process to implement the demonstration project with the proposed schedule. 12. Program Management: Please explain who will manage and monitor the project. Please submit this complete form by Monday, May 21, 2018, by 12 noon to isa.colmenares@mdtpo.org. 2