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The Clean Air and Mobility Program – FAQs
OVERVIEW • HOW TO APPLY • FAQS •

Questions and Answers from the 2010 Pre-Proposal Meeting

  1. What will happen with the Suburban Mobility, Transportation Demand Management (TDM), and Regional Bike Rack programs?

    Projects previously funded under the Suburban Mobility, Transportation Demand Management (TDM), and Regional Bike Parking programs will still be eligible for funding. The Clean Air and Mobility Program aims to achieve even greater clean air and mobility benefits by expanding the program to accommodate more project types.

  2. How do I know if my infrastructure project is eligible for federal aid?

    To determine federal-aid eligibility, please refer to the MassDOT Highway Division Road Inventory Map. Bike paths are also eligible for federal aid.

  3. What are the the design guidelines for infrastructure projects?

    Adherence to the MassDOT Highway Division Project Development and Design Guide is required.

  4. Are planning studies eligible for CMAQ funds?

    Planning studies are not eligible for funding and cannot be considered part of a project’s local match. Transit projects cannot duplicate an existing service. Projects for fixed-route transit service in a given area must be ADA-compliant when paratransit service is not already provided in that service area.

  5. What is the funding request limit?

    There is no limit for a funding request.

  6. What is the proponent’s share of project or program funding?

    Capital projects will be required to have a 20 percent local match each year for up to three years of funding. Operating programs will be required to have a 20, 30, or 40 percent match for years one through three, respectively. An application for funding for years two and three will require cost-benefit reports.

  7. Where can I find detailed information on CMAQ guidance and eligibility?

    Information on the CMAQ program can be found on the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) website. In addition, MPO staff are available to answer your questions on this program.

    For more information on the Clean Air and Mobility program, please contact Eric Bourassa, Transportation Manager, MAPC, at ebourassa@mapc.org or 617.451.2770 ext. 2043; or Pam Wolfe, MPO staff, at pwolfe@bostonmpo.org or 617.973.7141.