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SEMCOG seeks applications for CMAQ funds
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Sue Weckerle
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Aug 29, 2007 13:00 PDT
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SEMCOG seeks applications for CMAQ funds
SEMCOG is now accepting applications for federal Congestion Mitigation
Air Quality (CMAQ) funds. Approximately $17.4 million is estimated to be
available for Southeast Michigan in FY 2009. CMAQ funds can be used for
a variety of projects that reduce vehicle emissions, including improving
the flow of traffic on existing roadways, various transit services, and
projects and programs that reduce the demand for travel on the roadway
system. In addition to other factors, all projects are ranked by cost
effectiveness, which is the amount of emissions reduced per dollar
spent. Transit projects are ranked regionally. The highest-ranking
non-transit project in each of the region’s seven counties and the City
of Detroit is automatically awarded funding. All remaining non-transit
projects are ranked regionally and awarded until funds are exhausted.
Eligible applicants include incorporated cities and villages, county
road commissions, and public transit agencies, collectively known as Act
51 agencies. Nonprofit and for-profit entities can apply for CMAQ
funding, but only under the sponsorship of an Act 51 agency, which
assumes responsibility for the project. Initial applications are due to
SEMCOG by Friday, October 12, 2007. Emissions worksheets for all
projects are due to SEMCOG by Friday, October 26, 2007.
Contact: Steve Brudzinski, SEMCOG Transportation Policy Analyst at
brudz-@semcog.org.
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