How are projects nominated for the Major New Program? The TRAC does not initiate projects. It reviews and projects submitted to it. Projects are submitted/nominated by completing the Major New Project Application. Projects may be submitted/nominated by: The Ohio Department of Transportation Metropolitan Planning Organizations Transit Authorities Municipalities Port Authorities When should I submit a TRAC application? The Project Sponsor should submit an application for: New projects which meet the Major New Project definition (see page 2) and is a priority for the region Existing Tier II projects if the project sponsor seeks continued funding for development or construction Should I make a presentation before the TRAC? Project sponsors may present the project before the TRAC to comment on the draft scores given to the project. The TRAC will hold public hearings around the state in September and October. It is not necessary, however, to make a presentation in order for your project to be considered for funding. The TRAC has funded projects where no formal presentation was made. (Note: Information should be entered on the application in the white boxes only. Please do not edit or modify boxes that are shaded gray or black. Also, except were directed, please do not add rows or columns to the tables. Doing so may lead to delays and errors in the processing of your application.) Application Instructions General Information Current Proposed ODOT ODOT Primary Facility Name Status Status PID District County (Tier 1, Tier 2 (Tier 1 or (3 char (i.e. route, rail, terminal, or port name) or New) Tier 2) abrv) Project Sponsoring Agency Project Manager (Contact Person) Phone Number
How are projects nominated for the Major New Program? The TRAC does not initiate projects. It reviews and projects submitted to it. Projects are submitted/nominated by completing the Major New Project Application. Projects may be submitted/nominated by: The Ohio Department of Transportation Metropolitan Planning Organizations Transit Authorities Municipalities Port Authorities When should I submit a TRAC application? The Project Sponsor should submit an application for: New projects which meet the Major New Project definition (see page 2) and is a priority for the region Existing Tier II projects if the project sponsor seeks continued funding for development or construction Should I make a presentation before the TRAC? Project sponsors may present the project before the TRAC to comment on the draft scores given to the project. The TRAC will hold public hearings around the state in September and October. It is not necessary, however, to make a presentation in order for your project to be considered for funding. The TRAC has funded projects where no formal presentation was made. (Note: Information should be entered on the application in the white boxes only. Please do not edit or modify boxes that are shaded gray or black. Also, except were directed, please do not add rows or columns to the tables. Doing so may lead to delays and errors in the processing of your application.) Application Instructions General Information Current Status Proposed Status ODOT PID ODOT District Primary County Facility Name (Tier 1, Tier 2 or New) (Tier 1 or Tier 2) (3 char abrv) (i.e. route, rail, terminal, or port name) Project Sponsoring Agency Project Manager (Contact Person) Phone Number
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