SOLICITATION: MnDOT Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) for LAPC

LAPC is soliciting for the use of the direct suballocation of Minnesota DOT's CRP funds for the federal fiscal years (FFY) 2025 and 2026. Eligible public government entities must be located on the Minnesota-side of LAPC's Metropolitan Planning Area. A maximum of 80% of the project total, or up to $16,000/year (2025-2026), whichever is smaller, can be used for the federal grant award. 

To apply, click here for the application and submission instructions. Applications must be submitted via email to LAPC staff by June 14, 2024, at 5:00pm. To do so, please email Erin Duffer at [email protected] and/or Bob Gollnik at [email protected]. 

List of Links for More Information:

• MnDOT's CRP Website
• CRP Eligible Projects
• Carbon Emissions Tool (CET) Instructions and Tips
• CRP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Federal Highway Administration CRP Fact Sheet

If you have any questions about the Carbon Reduction Program and/or the solicitation, please contact the Carbon Reduction Coordinator, Anna Pierce at 651-366-3793 or [email protected]. Specific local questions can be directed to Erin Duffer, Transportation Planner at LAPC, 608-785-5597 or [email protected]. 

PUBLIC NOTICE: Amendment to 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program

This notice initiates a minimum 15-day public comment period, ending at 5pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, for an amendment to the 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

This amendment includes the following:

• Addition of one (1) Town of Shelby project to the TIP List: US 14/61 from Fireclay Ct to STH 35, Sidewalk Extension, Design See TIP #243-14-026, Construction Anticipated in 2024. (243-24-016). 
• Addition of one (1) Village of West Salem project to the TIP List: East Ave/West Franklin St, Pedestrian Improvements, Design/Construction Not Currently Scheduled or Obligated. (243-24-017).
• Addition of three (3) State of Wisconsin Rail Projects in the Village of West Salem, Railroad Warning Devices, Construction in 2024: 1.) Leonard Street, RR Xing 390920B (243-24-018). 2.) Mill Street, RR Xing 390917T (243-24-019). 3.) CTH B/Oak Avenue, RR Xing 390921H (243-24-020).
• Addition of one (1) State of Wisconsin Rail Project in the Town of Hamilton, Linse Road, RR Xing 390914X, Railroad Warning Device, Construction in 2024 (243-24-021). 
• Changes to funding, state project ID, and/or construction/design schedules to two (2) State of Wisconsin System Preservation Projects (243-19-034 and 243-22-034) and one (1) State of Wisconsin Rail Project (243-21-022). 

Projects to be amended into the TIP as well as existing TIP projects may be viewed in the TIP Project List and in our 2024-2027 TIP Projects web map. 

The Technical Advisory Committee will review this amendment at its May 8, 2024, meeting, with the LAPC Policy Board taking final action on May 15, 2024.

Please note that information that is new is shaded in green and shown in red text. Information that is in the existing TIP and is being updated is shown only in red text.

Comments may be submitted directly to Erin Duffer at [email protected] or through our Send Us Your Comments page.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Resolution Supporting the Designation of the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) Within the Limits of LAPC's Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA)

This notice initiates a minimum 15-day public comment period, ending at 5pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, for a resolution supporting the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) within the Limits of LAPC's MPA.

A Draft Resolution and MRT WI Maps are available to view. For more information: MRT in WI Overview Presentation Slides. 

The Technical Advisory Committee will review this resolution at its May 8, 2024, meeting, as well as the Committee on Transit and Active Transportation at its May 9, 2024, meeting, with the LAPC Policy Board taking final action on May 15, 2024.

If you need special accommodation or translation into another language to view LAPC plans or programs, please contact Erin Duffer at 608-785-5597.

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