Section 761.164.8. Applications.

Application procedures for each funding category will be distinct.

       164.8(1) An application by a city or county for funding site-specific construction must be submitted on a departmental form specifically used for the traffic safety fund. Comparable information will be provided by the department for state-initiated projects. Required information shall include:

        a.           The applicant’s name, mailing address, telephone number, and a designated contact person for the project.

        b.           A preliminary project concept statement, including a location map and a sketch plan. The concept must be reasonable from a traffic engineering standpoint and detailed enough to generate project cost estimates.

        c.           The justification for the proposed construction project. Justification may be based on a location’s inclusion in the department’s list of high accident locations, a TEAP-type study recommendation or a similar study generating a positive benefit/cost analysis for the proposed improvement.

        d.           Data showing the anticipated effect of the project on traffic safety. Data shall include accident history from the department’s Accident Location Analysis System (ALAS) and the anticipated accident reduction, both in number and type, expected as a result of the project.

        e.           An itemized cost estimate for the project including a list of the sources and amounts of supplementary funds for the project.

        f.            A time schedule for the project.

        g.           The jurisdiction’s official endorsement of the project and written assurance that the improved site will be adequately maintained.

       164.8(2) An application for funding to pay the cost of materials for traffic control device installation shall be submitted in writing and shall include:

        a.           The applicant’s name, mailing address, telephone number, and a designated contact person.

        b.           A list of the number and types of devices requested, and whether each is for initial placement or a replacement.

        c.           An inventory or similar documentation providing justification for the requested device.

        d.           A cost estimate and time schedule for installation after delivery.

        e.           The jurisdiction’s official endorsement of the traffic control device project and written assurance that the traffic control device will be adequately maintained.

       164.8(3) Research, a study or a public information initiative shall be proposed in writing and shall include:

        a.           The applicant’s name, mailing address, telephone number and a designated contact person.

        b.           A description of the proposed subject matter and the goals or expected results of the effort.

        c.           A cost estimate.