KDOT’s new Cost Share Program now accepting applications

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has launched a new program designed to provide state funding for transportation projects while also leveraging local and private funding. The new Cost Share Program will provide funding to local entities for transportation projects that improve safety, support job retention and growth, improve access or mobility, relieve congestion and help areas across the state improve the transportation system.

Up to $50 million will be available in the program for fiscal year 2020. The on-going program, which has at least $11 million available, requires a minimum of 15% non-state cash match.  Additional consideration will be given to project applications that commit more than the minimum required match amount. The funding above the base $11 million comes from a one-time, $50 million State General Fund transfer. A minimum 25% match is required for projects to qualify for the one-time funds.

The Cost Share Program is open to all transportation projects including roadway (on and off the state highway system), rail, airport, bicycle/pedestrian and public transit. Funds from the program can only be used for construction.

“Creating the Cost Share Program allows us to leverage both state and local dollars to help address important transportation needs across Kansas,” said Kansas Secretary Julie Lorenz. “We look forward to working with Kansas communities to build projects that improve safety and keep the Kansas economy moving.”

Funding for the program is part of the $216 million in sales tax authorized by the Legislature and Gov. Laura Kelly to remain in the state highway fund in fiscal year 2020. In addition to the Cost Share Program, those funds are being used to increase highway preservation, help complete delayed T-WORKS projects, improve safety and provide new funding opportunities for cities and counties.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis beginning Sept. 3, 2019, and will be reviewed twice annually, in October and March. To be included in the first review period, applications must be submitted by Oct. 11, 2019. Selection criteria will include consideration of projects that meet program objectives, eligibility categories and requirements. Geographic distribution also will be considered during project selection.

Application and a fact sheet on the Cost Share Program can be found at www.KSDot.org or with the links below:

Application

Fact Sheet

Cities to receive $13.7 million for road improvement projects

Stock photo of a street in Atchinson, which is one of the 27 communities selected through the City Connecting Link Improvement Program.

Twenty-seven projects that will improve intersections and roads in Kansas cities have been selected for funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP), which funds improvements to state highways that extend through cities.

The cities will receive a combined total of approximately $13.7 million in funding under the CCLIP for these 27 projects. This total includes $6.6 million in state fiscal year 2020 and $7.1 million in state fiscal year 2021.

Under the CCLIP, a city contributes up to 25 percent of the project cost based on its population. Cities under 2,500 in population aren’t required to provide a match. Projects in this program may fall into one of three different categories including Surface Preservation (SP), Pavement Restoration (PR) or Geometric Improvement (GI).

SP projects involve maintenance work such as resurfacing and are funded up to $300,000 per project. PR projects typically involve full-depth pavement replacement without changes to the overall geometric characteristics and may also address drainage issues. GI projects address geometric issues such as adding turn lanes, improving intersections or modifying the lane configuration to address capacity. The PR and GI categories are funded up to $1 million per project.

For the state fiscal year 2020, the city, category and amount awarded include:

St. Marys                    Surface Preservation              $300,000

Alma                            Surface Preservation              $230,000

Atchison                      Surface Preservation              $300,000

Manhattan                   Surface Preservation              $150,000

Clifton                          Surface Preservation              $300,000

Marion                         Surface Preservation              $300,000

Lindsborg                    Surface Preservation              $300,000

Clay Center                 Surface Preservation              $300,000

Council Grove             Surface Preservation              $300,000

Junction City               Surface Preservation              $300,000

Osborne                      Geometric Improvement        $800,000

Smith Center               Surface Preservation              $300,000

Independence             Surface Preservation              $300,000

Kingman                      Surface Preservation              $300,000

Larned                         Pavement Restoration            $745,000

Wichita                        Surface Preservation              $300,000

Ashland                       Surface Preservation              $600,000

Dodge City                  Geometric Improvement        $500,000

For the state fiscal year 2021, the city, category and amount awarded include:

Kansas City                Geometric Improvement        $1,000,000

Junction City               Pavement Restoration            $200,000

Downs                         Pavement Restoration            $1,000,000

La Cygne                    Geometric Improvement        $650,000

Parsons                       Pavement Restoration            $1,000,000

Frontenac                    Geometric Improvement        $400,000

Anthony                       Pavement Restoration            $900,000

Lakin                           Pavement Restoration            $1,000,000

Tribune                        Pavement Restoration            $1,000,000