SDOT Grants

2012 Transportation Grant Report

Most of SDOT’s construction projects rely at least in part on grant funding – typically state or federal funds. The types of grants available to SDOT are described below, as well as the process to select and develop SDOT projects for upcoming grants.

Grants Available to SDOT

Federal Grants administered through the Puget Sound Regional Council

SDOT is eligible for MAP-21 funding through grant competitions such as Surface Transportation Program, Transportation Alternatives Program, and Federal Transit Administration. More information on these grants is available on the PSRC's website: www.psrc.org

Federal and State Grants administered by WSDOT

WSDOT distributes funds to high priority projects in Washington’s cities through programs like the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Safe Routes to School grants. More detailed information can be found at WSDOT's Highways and Local Programs website: www.wsdot.wa.gov/LocalPrograms/ProgramMgmt/funding.htm

State Grants administered by the Transportation Improvement Board

SDOT is eligible for three TIB programs: the Urban Arterial Program, Urban Corridor Program, and Urban Sidewalk Program. Program descriptions are available on TIB’s website: www.tib.wa.gov

How Grant Projects are Developed and Prioritized

SDOT's Team Approach

SDOT uses a team approach to grant seeking, with staff from Project Management, Traffic Management, Roadway and Electrical Design, Signal Operations, Pedestrian/Bicycle Operations, Pavement Management, Planning and Finance all participating at various stages in the process.

Other City departments and outside agencies are invited for coordination and partnering opportunities. They include Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle City Light, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, and King County Metro Transit.

Developing Projects

SDOT determines projects from a variety of sources (listed in alphabetical order):

• High collision locations
• Neighborhood plans
• Paving needs
• Pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and freight needs
• Projects already developed
• Signal needs
• Subarea plans and other adopted transportation plans

Project Selection

SDOT selects projects to submit to granting agencies that:

• Reflect Seattle’s goals as outlined in Seattle's Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Strategic Plan
• Are competitive for funding based on the grant sources' criteria
• Leverage existing funds and take advantage of partnership opportunities

Contact

Jim Storment, SDOT Grant Coordinator, 206-684-5013 or jim.storment@seattle.gov