Requirements for Applicants
Because the Transportation Enhancement Program is a reimbursement program, applicants should be prepared to pay for the project's completion. However, successful applicants may submit invoices for reimbursement as work is completed. Portions of the project completed before the application and funding is approved will not be reimbursed and will not count toward the 20% matching funds.
The applicants and proposed projects must meet the following criteria to be considered:
Project type: the project must clearly fall under one or more of the "enhancement" categories listed in the Transportation Enhancement Program brochure. The Transportation Enhancement Information Guide included in the Application Packet can assist you in determining if your project qualifies.
Applicants: must be official governmental bodies (city, county, or state) with the legislative authority to carry out and maintain the proposed project.
Regulatory requirements: the applicant must certify it complies or will comply with:
- all federally mandated requirements (such as FHWA, environmental, civil rights, debarment and fiscal management standards)
- all mandatory codes and technical standards that apply to the project, such as USDOT, AASHTO, and SCDOT
- any other standards believed to apply to the project (such as historic preservation, wetland permits, or environmental regulations)
Applications must demonstrate:
- that the project is financially feasible
- that the applicant is capable of completing the project and provide for its ongoing maintenance, generally, SCDOT will maintain sidewalks and bike facilities on our right-of-way
- that the applicant can provide the required matching funds for the project
Applicants' responsibilities: applicants must show they are willing to assume full responsibility for managing the property on a continuous basis, including:
- providing for the maintenance and safety of present traffic through the inclusion of appropriate Traffic Control provisions while the project is being implemented.
- arrangement for payment of any taxes due on the property
- adopting necessary ordinances or legal proceedings needed to implement, protect and maintain the project.
- indemnifying SCDOT of liability for the project or its maintenance
- certifying that there are no known or foreseeable legal impediments to the project
Special Requirements: Historic Preservation Projects - Restoration and preservation projects must have a direct relationship to the transportation system and must be either listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. (Before completing an application, contact the State Historic Preservation Office at 803-896-6184 for information about eligibility).
Limitations: Funding shall be approved for preliminary engineering, utility relocation, or property acquisition only when the applicant can demonstrate that the Transportation Enhancement funds, combined with other existing resources, will result in a completed and fully funded project. Funding can be provided, however, for feasibility studies.
SCDOT Rights of Way: For projects located on SCDOT rights of way, an encroachment permit or similar arrangement will be required. If the proposed project falls on or near such property, applicants should contact the SCDOT Resident Maintenance Engineer in their county for details before completing an application.
Landscaping Requirement: Extensive landscaping projects must include the installation of an irrigation system, and details for long-term maintenance must be provided. For more information on this requirement contact the SCDOT's Landscape Architect at (803) 737-1949.
If you would like to request additional information about the Transportation Enhancement Program, fill out the form below.
|
Community Service
