Description:
Competitive grant process designed to clean up highway and street runoff and to supplement current road runoff efforts. Program will help local agencies meet Clean Water Act standards.
Status:
Work is underway by local agencies to develop scope/cost to meet standards. Program policies and guidelines must be developed.
Benefits:
The program enables larger-scale, high impact projects. Early implementation could result in more benefits at lower cost. Funds may be used for water quality improvements related to both existing and new transportation infrastructure.
Cost (2005 $):
$ 237.2 million
Issues:
The OCTA Board must appoint an Allocation Committee. Allocation committee will recommend a competitive grant process for the allocation of environmental cleanup revenues. The recommended process should give priority to cost-effective projects and programs that offer opportunities to leverage other funds. An application and selection process will be needed to fill the Allocation Committee.
External Funding:
Matching requirements can leverage other funds.
Risks:
Projects and programs that are recommended for funding may not be equitably distributed geographically. Potential for conflicting geographic and jurisdictional interests. Water quality standards and best practices can change rapidly.
Related Projects:
Existing and new transportation infrastructure may benefit from this program. May also work with Freeway Mitigation Master Agreement.
Involved Agencies:
County, cities, Caltrans, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, scientific/ academia, private/non-profit.
References:
Renewed Measure M Transportation Investment Plan Orange County Local Transportation Authority Ordinance No. 3
More Information:
Future Contracting Opportunities
Committee Information