DRCOG's Transportation Improvement Program also funds set-aside programs.
Under the Policies for TIP Program Development, a portion of available DRCOG-controlled funds are removed from the pool of available funds prior to a call for projects for the Transportation Improvement Program. These funds are set-aside for specific projects that address priorities identified by the Board. Each program develops its own policies, solicitation application and evaluation criteria.
This policy was adopted by the DRCOG Board in March 2023 and will provide applicants a guidebook to apply under any of the programs.
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Community Mobility Planning and Implementation
Community Mobility Planning and Implementation supports small area planning and small infrastructure projects that contribute to the implementation of key outcomes within Metro Vision and the 2050 Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan.
This set-aside program was discontinued beginning with the 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program, though several previously funded projects continue to work towards completion.
Transportation Demand Management services
Transportation demand management refers to activities that help people use the transportation system more efficiently while reducing traffic congestion, vehicle emissions and fuel consumption. In addition to funding non-infrastructure projects, the Transportation Improvement Program funds the Way to Go program and partnerships with eight regional transportation management associations. DRCOG funds the transportation demand management services set-aside for fiscal years 2024-2027 with a total DRCOG allocation of about $15.4 million, with $9.6 million for Way to Go, $3.8 million for transportation management associations, and $2 million for calls for non-infrastructure projects.
Regional Transportation Operations and Technology
The objective of the Regional Transportation Operations and Technology set-aside is to improve the safety, efficiency, dependability and cost-effectiveness of our regional transportation system. DRCOG, the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Regional Transportation District, local governments and other entities collaborate to implement transportation technologies and systems to achieve that objective. The Regional Transportation Operations and Technology set-aside has been funded by DRCOG for more than 30 years and will continue for the fiscal years 2024-2027 cycle with a total call for projects allocation of $16 million. Additionally, $4 million is allocated towards DRCOG's work developing traffic signal timing plans for agencies throughout the region.
Air Quality Improvements
The Air Quality Improvements set-aside dedicates funds exclusively for the Regional Air Quality Council in programs such as ozone outreach and education, marketing, and ozone State Implementation Plan modeling. DRCOG allocations for fiscal years 2024-2027 are about $7.9 million.
Human Service Transportation
The Human Service Transportation set-aside funds transit capital, operating and mobility management projects to improve service and mobility options for vulnerable populations by funding underfunded/underserved trips and rolling stock expansion. DRCOG's allocation for this set-aside for fiscal years 2024-2027 is $8 million.
Corridors, Community, Livability, and Innovative Planning
The Corridors, Community, Livability, and Innovative Planning set-asides are new for fiscal years 2024-2027, with a total DRCOG allocation of $12 million. The set-aside is composed of the following:
- Transportation Corridor Planning: $3 million.
- Community-Based Transportation Planning: $2.5 million.
- Livable Centers Small-Area Planning: $2.5 million.
- Innovative Mobility: $4 million.
Call for projects schedule
Each set-aside will conduct its own solicitation. The next calls are anticipated for:
- Transportation Demand Management non-infrastructure projects: Spring 2025 for fiscal years 2026-2027 funding.
- Regional Transportation Operations and Technology: Spring 2026 for fiscal years 2027-2029 funding.
- Human Service Transportation: Winter 2024 for fiscal year 2025 funding.
- Transportation Corridor Planning: Anticipated summer 2025.
- Innovative Mobility: Summer/Fall 2024 for fiscal years 2024-2025 funding.
- Community-Based Plans: Anticipated fall/winter 2025 for fiscal years 2026-2027 funding.
- Livable Centers: Summer/Fall 2024 for fiscal years 2024-2025 funding.