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Transcom members approved funding recommendations after staff presentations describing the evaluation process, project costs and relative program shortfalls. Ben Withrich, WFRC staff, told the committee that scoring from concept reports is combined with on-site field reviews and “other relevant professional considerations” to select projects that best use limited federal funds. He summarized the role of the committee: “This is one of the major roles and responsibilities of Transcom is to review these projects and make the recommendations that they receive those funds and move forward into the draft” TIP.

Why it matters: The committee’s recommendations guide which projects will be listed in the public draft TIP that the Wasatch Front Regional Council will review in May and that will go out for public comment in July. The TIP determines which highway, transit and active-transportation projects are eligible to receive federal funds locally over the next several years.

Key allocations and examples
- CMAQ and CRP: In the Ogden–Layton urban area Transcom recommended roughly $4.0 million from CMAQ and about $1.4 million from CRP across multiple projects; in the Salt Lake urban area recommended CMAQ programming totaled about $5.4 million and CRP about $2.4 million. Examples include a Weber County pedestrian/bicycle Safe Routes to School project on 9th South (estimated cost $1.44 million; TAC recommended $1.0 million) and a North Ogden four-leg intersection conversion to a roundabout on 2100 North and Fruitland Drive (estimated $4.5 million; TAC recommended $3.0 million).
- Transit operating and fleet requests: UTA requested operating support for a 5600 West bus route (operating costs estimated at $31 million; request $5 million; TAC recommended $1 million) and requested funds for a Davis–Salt Lake connector service (three-year operating request of about $24 million; TAC recommended $1 million). UTA also requested CRP funds for 10 vanpool vans (estimated cost $450,000; TAC recommended full request: $419,000).
- TAP: Transcom recommended TAP awards that include sidewalk and Safe Routes to School projects (for example, a Roy City sidewalk request where TAC recommended $400,000 toward a larger $1.6 million project), two HAWK beacon installations in North Ogden (TAC recommended $300,000 toward one HAWK), and funding to repair Salt Lake City’s Greenbike stations and bikes (TAC recommended $400,000 of a $792,000 request).
- STP: The committee recommended multiple reconstruction, widening and complete-streets projects across Ogden–Layton and Salt Lake areas (six Ogden–Layton projects recommended totaling about $10 million and ten Salt Lake-area projects totaling about $22 million recommended). Examples include reconstruction on Clinton’s roadway (TAC recommended $1.5 million toward a $5.0 million estimate) and STP programming for UDOT ramp improvements at I‑15 and 7200 South (TAC recommended $2.5 million toward a $7+ million estimate).

How projects were chosen: Staff described a multi-step evaluation. Sponsors submitted concept reports that provided cost estimates, traffic volumes, emissions analyses (for CMAQ/CRP), and other data. Field reviews by WFRC, UDOT, FHWA and UTA staff informed site-specific observations. After numeric scoring, the technical advisory committee (TAC) applied “professional considerations” — sponsor delivery history, geographic distribution, project synergies and timing — to refine recommendations. Wayne Bennion, who provided federal updates earlier in the meeting, clarified that projects sometimes request multiple program sources; if a recommended award seeds a project, sponsors can use the award to pursue matching funds or return in later years for additional allocations.

Votes at a glance
- Motion to approve projects recommended for the draft 2026–2031 CMAQ program and the 2027 Carbon Reduction Program: mover Joe Schmolka; second Carlton Christensen; outcome: approved unanimously by members present.
- Motion to approve projects recommended for the 2027 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP): mover Kevin Van Tassel; second Joe Schmolka; outcome: approved unanimously by members present.
- Motion to approve projects recommended for the draft 2026–2031 Surface Transportation Program (STP): mover Rob Daly; second Carlton Christensen; outcome: approved unanimously by members present.
(Committee also approved meeting minutes and the chair’s report earlier in the session by unanimous voice votes.)

Discussion and follow-up: Members asked about gaps between requested amounts and TAC recommendations. Ben Withrich and Wayne Bennion explained that partial awards are often used to seed projects and help sponsors secure additional matching funds or return in future cycles. Staff said recommended projects will be incorporated into a public draft TIP for review; the regional council will consider adoption of the draft in May, the draft TIP will be posted for public comment in July, and final approval is expected in August with a new TIP effective Oct. 1.

Speakers quoted and referenced in this report are those who spoke on record at the meeting. The committee’s recommendations will be transmitted to the Wasatch Front Regional Council and to state and federal partners for the next steps in the TIP adoption process. The recommended projects and program lists are included in the meeting materials.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Transportation Coordinating Committee - Recorded April 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Transportation Coordinating Committee (Transcom) at the Wasatch Front Regional Council voted on a package of project recommendations to include in the draft 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), approving allocations from CMAQ, the Carbon Reduction Program, the Transportation Alternatives Program and the Surface Transportation Program.","taxTitle","Transportation Coordinating Committee, Wasatch Front Regional Council, Utah Lobbyist / NGO, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah","taxId",77375,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6575220,"Transcom told EPA rescinded 179B guidance; USDOT announces Safe Streets NOFO with May and June deadlines",244,212000,456000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3126868-5c805c880c47174d08e3530ee498a990&start=212&end=456","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3126868-5c805c880c47174d08e3530ee498a990/thumbnail_212000.jpg","/articles/6575220/Utah/Transcom-told-EPA-rescinded-179B-guidance-USDOT-announces-Safe-Streets-NOFO-with-May-and-June-deadlines","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6575220-0564e0fe483ba213a873904ec8d8a512/orig.mp4?Expires=1770514218&Signature=g2IKqXyo62UXDr6hGA4DZ34-yBB5rMNlrgaq7MTU6nqMHzXfLFJFB-X-tqSFbq1Xxn8S488IE0B1sxUE36DnMrYYbBMauwbWoGpDYKTABQOGNAcr~IoG7TUeTZURSm6H5Z3AxaNmoLdA9CPmH53NxAxapgtlN1NFoXSMwTGKo8NUaKiJTX1mQt9tgthD9YP7LPF6c~vRHLRU-Qahus5~73gz5kjSxFgK18D4bDhyFG7i2It7wFqCPCV7Km314DiKYn9y4ZwYO64DECL0dsNQoIsXBOlGYHxAIpSTW-0Lw~gEInkcaNkDNxE6KLv0DI-sBVW6QIA5kKriHMFabOqtRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wayne Bennion, representing WFRC federal relations, briefed the Transportation Coordinating Committee (Transcom) on two federal developments: the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to rescind guidance on Clean Air Act Section 179B demonstrations, and a US Department of Transportation notice of funding opportunity for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A).

Bennion said the EPA action removes prior guidance on the preparation of Clean Air Act Section 179B demonstrations that states file to show attainment of the national ozone standard when areas are affected by international transport. He summarized the practical effect: the change gives the State Division of Air Quality and other intermountain state agencies “increased flexibility” to demonstrate attainment and can help Utah avoid penalties tied to international emissions that are outside state control. Bennion described the change as “good news” for Utah.

Bennion then reviewed the SS4A competitive grant schedule. He said the FY2025 notice of funding opportunity is available, with a full application deadline of June 26, 2025, and a required pre-application for implementation grants due to USDOT by May 9, 2025. He noted applicants may pursue either implementation grants or supplemental planning and demonstration grants in the same year but not both; a 20% local match is required for awards. Bennion also said that FY2024 SS4A award announcements were on hold pending federal review.

Why it matters: The EPA’s change affects how the state can document air-quality attainment when international emissions contribute to local ozone readings; that documentation can influence whether sanctions or additional regulatory obligations apply. The SS4A NOFO provides a discretionary funding opportunity for local governments and MPOs to support comprehensive safety action plans and capital projects that reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries.

Questions and next steps: Members had no substantive objections during the briefing. Bennion asked applicants to note the May and June deadlines and to use the Transcom-adopted Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to qualify for implementation grants. Staff said they had circulated an email about the NOFO, and Transcom members were encouraged to coordinate with WFRC staff if they intend to apply.

Speakers quoted and referenced in this report are those who spoke on record at the meeting.","At the Transcom meeting Wayne Bennion reported the EPA had rescinded guidance on Clean Air Act Section 179B demonstrations, and staff summarized the US DOT/FHWA Safe Streets and Roads for All discretionary grant notice of funding opportunity and deadlines.","actionData","errors"]

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