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The Infrastructure category includes three project categories. Projects in the categories listed
<br />below will be compared with projects in the same infrastructure category. The total amount
<br />availablefor all three categories combined in this first funding round is $5 million. TLC is
<br />interested in funding at least one project in each of the three categories.
<br />On the application form, one must select the project category that most closely describes the
<br />project. A proposer may not submit an application in more than one category for the same
<br />project. A proposer may not submit more than one application for the same project, even if it's a
<br />slightly different location (Examples include: two bike trails projects on the same corridor or a
<br />pedestrian district project and a livable streets project on the same corridor, even if they are one
<br />mile apart). If you have questions, please phone TLC.
<br />a. Off-street bike ar�dlor pedestrianfacilities. These paved off-street paths or trails can
<br />be a new facility, fill a gap in an existing network, provide a short-cut, or provide access over
<br />or under a barrier (railroad crossings, river, roadway, etc.). Projects that provide access or
<br />improve connectivityto destinations listed in the law (homes, transit stops, employment
<br />centers, shopping, schools, etc. -� see AppendixA) are preferred. In additionto facility
<br />construction costs, projects can include signage, lighting, fencing, benches, and other
<br />related costs. Skyways are not eligible.
<br />b. Pedestrian districts andlo�- plazas. These are projects in a small geographic area
<br />(maximum 1�fi��` mile radius out from a central point) with a high volume, or potential high
<br />volume, of pedestrian traffic. This may be the site of a new development (preferably mixeci-
<br />use) or existing development where the proposed project will encourage walking, outdoor
<br />dining, and also provide bicycle parking. A project might include: widening of a sidewalk or
<br />boulevard, installation of bike racks, street trees, benches, pedestrian scale lighting, bus
<br />shelter facilities, new parking meters (where none exist today). You must coordinate with
<br />your local transit provider on any bus shelters included as part of your proposal.
<br />c. Livable street projects or boulevards. These are projects along one street or a
<br />segment of a street that make the street work better for bicycling, walking, and using transit.
<br />Projects may include installation or widening of a sidewalk or boulevard, installation of
<br />bicycle lanes and bicycle parking, bump-outs, street trees, benches, pedestrian scale
<br />lighting, and bus shelterfacilities, Costs for rebuilding the portion of a road to serve motor
<br />vehicle traffic or motor vehicle parking are not eligible. You must coordinatewith your local
<br />transit provider on any bus shelters that are included as part of your proposal.
<br />Applicants whose project is selected will be required to complete the project within 36 months
<br />after Noticeto Proceed is given by Mn��T.
<br />F. Program Time[ir�e
<br />The timeline for the February 2007 Request for Applications is presented here.
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<br />Optional informational meeting for potential applicants.
<br />The meeting will include a review of the State Aid
<br />contracting process and requirements and will provide
<br />an opportunity for applicants to ask questions about the
<br />application process.
<br />March 13,2007
<br />Wednesday, February 21,2007,
<br />1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Sumner
<br />Community Library, Cargil�
<br />Room
<br />611 Van White Memorial Blvd
<br />Minneaoolis. Minnesota
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