Serving Native Nations in Texas, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma
e-News for April 28, 2016       
Reserve Your Room Before May 2

For those who will need to stay overnight to attend the Tribal Transportation Planning Seminar and/or the Tribal Safety Peer Exchange, SPTTAP has reserved a block of rooms at Comfort Suites.

Reserve your room before May 2 and share the code TTAP OSU to secure the rate of $89 for a room with either a King-bed or 2 Queen-beds.

Comfort Suites 4220 I-40 West Service Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73108
Phone: 405-943-2700    Code: TTAP OSU (May 2 deadline)
Tribal Transportation Planning Seminar (Course 8 - Tribal RoadStar Program) Topics covered include Planning Concepts, Components of a Long Range Transportation Plan, Public Outreach, Census and Planning, and Transportation Improvement Plans.
Tribal Safety Peer Exchange (Course 18 - Tribal RoadStar Program) The peer exchange provides an opportunity to network and develop partnerships while discussing: Pedestrian Safety, Child Passenger Safety, and Distracted Driving.
Tribal Transportation Program
Safety Funding Awards Announced

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced this week that 35 tribes will receive more than $8 million for 54 projects from the Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF).

In the Southern Plains TTAP service area, the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma were awarded for road safety improvements and quality of life improvements on their reserve and the neighboring City of Pawnee.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will publish notice of availability for the next round of TTP Safety funding in the next two months.
Nominees Needed for National Transportation Committee
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) seeks nominations of individuals representing tribal governments to serve on the Tribal Transportation Self Governance Program (TTSGP) Negotiated Rulemaking Committee.

Nominees must be elected officials of tribal governments or tribal employees designated with authority to act on behalf of elected officials in regards to transportation. The committee will negotiate and develop regulations for the FHWA to follow in carrying out the American government's unique government-to-government relationship with Native Nations through the TTSGP.

Nominations must be postmarked, received electronically or faxed by June 9 to be considered.

Mail your nomination to Robert W. Sparrow, Director-Office of Tribal Transportation Program, Federal Highway Administration, Room E61-314, 1200 New Jersey Ave SE., Washington, DC 20590. Fax nominations to: 1-202-493-2251. Nominations may be submitted electronically at http://www.regulations.gov/ using the Regulatory Identification Number: 2125-AF70.
UPCOMING TRAINING:
TTIP Template Training: May 11

Please note the new date for the FHWA TTIP Template Training: May 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Central Time.

FHWA is pleased to announce a training opportunity for Tribes that currently have FHWA Program Agreements. In the Southern Plains TTAP service area, this includes the Cherokee Nation, the Chickasaw Nation, the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, the Osage Nation, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo of Texas.

The webinar will introduce the new Tribal Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Template Tool. This tool will help Tribes with the development of the Tribal TIP and is aimed at transportation staff or any individuals that prepare Tribal TIPs.

 

Use the following information to participate in the webinar: 

Prior to the webinar, it is recommend that interested individuals visit the FHWA TTP Planning page and download a copy of the FHWA TTIP Template and accompanying TIP Template User Guide to become familiar with the materials. 

A short demonstration video of the TIP template can be viewed at https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p5fphklu2i6/. On the day of the webinar, FHWA will discuss the TIP Template and attendees will have the opportunity ask questions related to the demonstration video and template.
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To discuss training needed in your community, please contact SPTTAP:

Karla Sisco (karla.sisco@okstate.edu), Program Manager
Tabatha Harris (tabatha.harris@okstate.edu), Tribal Safety Circuit Rider
Amy M. Echo-Hawk (amy.m.echo-hawk@okstate.edu), Program Specialist
FUNDING:
SHRP2 Implementation Assistance Program (IAP)
DUE: April 29

Native Nations have until April 29 to submit proposals for funding under the SHRP2 Implementation Assistance Program (IAP). Proposals considered for financial and technical assistance include reliability data and analysis tools, railroad mitigation strategies, pavement delimitation and other select areas. For a full list, visit: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/goshrp2/ImplementationAssistance.

Section 5311 Grant Applications
DUE May 1

SPTTAP wishes good luck to all Tribal Transit Providers who have applied for Section 5311 grants this year by the April 1 initial letter of interest deadline.

May 1 is the deadline to submit your complete application for this Oklahoma funding opportunity, including the published legal notices regarding public engagement and a notice to accept bids from disadvantaged businesses. By June 1, ODOT Project Managers will schedule meetings with applicants to finalize their applications.

For any questions on this opportunity, please contact Joshua D. Jones at (405) 521-2531 or JDJones@odot.org.

BIA Indian Highway Safety Program
DUE May 2

Need funding for traffic safety campaigns or to conduct additional sobriety check points? The BIA Indian Highway Safety Program seeks to fund tribal law enforcement for over-time, full-time and impaired driving adjudication court.


Tribal Transit Program (TTP) Funding Available
DUE May 13

Native Nations who are recipients of the Tribal Transit Program (TTP) have until May 13 to submit proposals to plan, invest in, or obtain some operating spport for tribal transit programs. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) expects to make 80 awards through this program, distributing a total of $5 million in support of tribal transit. 

Eligible proposals will propose capital projects, plans to acquire public transportation services including entering into service agreements with private providers, operating equipment and new transit facilities, planning, and administrative expenses for public transit projects that meet the growing needs of rural tribal communities. More

Funding to Upgrade Your Nation's Transit Vehicles
DUE: May 13

Native Nations who receive Federal Transit Admininstration (FTA) funding have until May 13 to submit a proposal for funding through the Low or No Emission Program created to support the transition to transit vehicles that are better for the environment. More
Funding to Repair and Enhance Transit Systems
DUE: May 13

Native Nations funded under the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) Urbanized Area Formula program have until May 13 to apply for Bus Program funding to improve the maintenance and upkeep of their fleet. Proposals for repair, maintenance, safety enhancements and projects to implement technology to connect bus systems to other networks are welcome. More
Funding for Transportation to Wellness
DUE: May 31

Native Nations who lead transportation, healthcare and human service stakeholders in their community have until May 31 to apply for funding through the Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility Grants Program. This Federal Transit Authority (FTA) program seeks to support the testing of innovative transportation methods to connect more people to healthcare and wellness. Successful proposals will offer to test transportation methods that other communities could implement or replicate as well. More
Tribal Transportation Times

The Spring issue of the Southern Plains TTAP Tribal Transportation Times includes stories about the Injury Prevention Workshop, Tribal Safety Circuit Rider program, upcoming trainings and other news.
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This material is based upon work supported by the U. S. Department of Transportation under Agreement No. DTFH61-12-H-00004.  Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Highway Administration.