Other Transportation projects with air quality benefits NOTE: Ineligible CMAQ projects include construction of projects which add new capacity for single-occupancy vehicles. The purpose of the CMAQ program is to fund transportation projects or programs that will contribute to attainment or maintenance of clean air standards. The primary eligibility requirement is that they will demonstrably contribute to attainment or maintenance of clean air standards. For a complete listing of eligible projects, please visit the following link to review FHWA’s Final CMAQ Program Guidance: . Upon the OKI initial project approval, sponsors may be asked to provide more detailed project information in order for MPO staff to conduct the required emissions reduction analysis. Assuming the analysis is favorable it will be forwarded to INDOT in a request for concurrence of the use of CMAQ funds. Following INDOT’s determination of concurrence, INDOT will forward the analysis and a letter of concurrence to the FHWA and request final approval of the use of CMAQ funds. Appendix B Estimation and Cost Effectiveness Procedures –Emission CMAQ Project Useful Life Guidance The design life of a project is utilized in the cost effectiveness section of the application. This section calculates the emission benefits compared to the cost of the project over that project’s expected life span, or life.’ A project’s expected useful life is the time ‘useful (years) the project is expected to provide these benefits. The applicant should use verified information and reference it or provide an experienced estimate with explanation. The table below provides an estimated useful life for typical CMAQ eligible projects. Project Type Useful Life Regional Rideshare / Vanpool Programs # of year(s) for proposed program Park and Ride Lots 12 Parking Structures 30 years Congestion Reduction, Traffic Flow Improvements, ITS Signal Upgrades and Timing 10 years HOV Lanes 25 years Roundabouts / Intersection Improvements 25 years Turn / Access Management Improvements 25
Other Transportation projects with air quality benefits NOTE: Ineligible CMAQ projects include construction of projects which add new capacity for single-occupancy vehicles. The purpose of the CMAQ program is to fund transportation projects or programs that will contribute to attainment or maintenance of clean air standards. The primary eligibility requirement is that they will demonstrably contribute to attainment or maintenance of clean air standards. For a complete listing of eligible projects, please visit the following link to review FHWA’s Final CMAQ Program Guidance: . Upon the OKI initial project approval, sponsors may be asked to provide more detailed project information in order for MPO staff to conduct the required emissions reduction analysis. Assuming the analysis is favorable it will be forwarded to INDOT in a request for concurrence of the use of CMAQ funds. Following INDOT’s determination of concurrence, INDOT will forward the analysis and a letter of concurrence to the FHWA and request final approval of the use of CMAQ funds. Appendix B –Emission Estimation and Cost Effectiveness Procedures CMAQ Project Useful Life Guidance The design life of a project is utilized in the cost effectiveness section of the application. This section calculates the emission benefits compared to the cost of the project over that project’s expected life span, or ‘useful life.’ A project’s expected useful life is the time (years) the project is expected to provide these benefits. The applicant should use verified information and reference it or provide an experienced estimate with explanation. The table below provides an estimated useful life for typical CMAQ eligible projects. Project Type Useful Life Regional Rideshare / Vanpool Programs # of year(s) for proposed program Park and Ride Lots 12 Parking Structures 30 years Congestion Reduction, Traffic Flow Improvements, ITS Signal Upgrades and Timing 10 years HOV Lanes 25 years Roundabouts / Intersection Improvements 25 years Turn / Access Management Improvements 25