Florida Department of

TRANSPORTATION

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Questions and Answers Related to TRIP - Funding Participation Issues

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• Q: In 2012, the Florida Legislature again amended the TRIP statutes. How did these changes affect the funding and programming under TRIP? (Posted 7/6/12)
  A: Chapter 2012-174, Laws of Florida, revised the state match requirement from 50 percent of project costs to allow up to 50 percent of project costs to be funded under TRIP. This change will allow a higher local match or other sources of funds for projects to be funded under TRIP.
• Q: Were there any other changes in 2012 that affect funding and programming under TRIP? (Posted 7/6/12)
  A: Yes, the revision to the TRIP statute prohibits the department from programming a project to be funded under TRIP unless the project meets the requirements of the TRIP program (see Section 339.2819, Florida Statutes). Generally, those requirements state that TRIP-funded projects:
  • Serve national, statewide, or regional functions and function as part of an integrated regional transportation system.
  • Be identified in the capital improvements element of a comprehensive plan and be in compliance with local comprehensive plan policies relative to corridor management.
  • Be consistent with the SIS Strategic Plan.
  • Have a commitment of local, regional, or private financial matching funds.
• Q: Is TRIP a grant program? (posted 5/31/05)
  A: No. FDOT is developing guidelines for selecting projects as part of its annual work program development process.
• Q: Do we have to compete with regions throughout Florida for state funds? (posted 5/31/05)
  A: No. TRIP funds are distributed annually to FDOT Districts, based on their share of population and motor fuel tax collections. Regions only compete with other regions in their District.
• Q: How can the private sector participate? (posted 5/31/05)
  A: Private sector interests should work with MPOs and counties to secure local matching funds for projects on regionally significant facilities. Private funds may be part of local matching funds.
• Q: Can my MPO or county receive state TRIP funds if we are not in a regional transportation area? (posted 5/31/05)
  A: No. State TRIP funds are an incentive for MPOs and counties to join with their neighbors to designate, plan for, and help fund projects that serve their region.
• Q: Does this mean local governments will be paying for improvements on the SHS on a 50/50 basis? (posted 5/31/05)
  A: Yes, if a regional transportation area determines that such projects are a high priority for the region and if funds are committed to match state funds.