RAISE Grant Application (2021)
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grants are federally awarded funding for surface transportation infrastructure projects. They are awarded on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant local or regional impact. The eligibility requirements of RAISE allow project sponsors at the State and local levels to obtain funding for multi-modal, multi-jurisdictional projects that are more difficult to support through traditional DOT programs.
Projects submitted for RAISE grant funding are evaluated based on: how innovative they are; how well they will enhance safety and quality of life for people; and how well they support economic competitiveness and environmental sustainability of localities and regions. Within these criteria, the USDOT will prioritize funding projects that can demonstrate improvements to racial equity, reduce impacts of climate change and create good-paying jobs.
Previously known as the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD, 2017 - 2020) and Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER, 2009 - 2016) Discretionary Grants, the RAISE grant program is tied to funds Congress has dedicated for National Infrastructure Investments. In May 2020, the Cities of Eugene and Springfield, with support from the Lane Transit District, jointly submitted an application for funding for the Franklin Boulevard Opportunity Zone Corridor during the 2020 grant cycle. The 2020 application materials are available.
APPLICATION
Project Narrative Parts I - VI: Project Description; Project Location; Grant Funds, Sources and Uses of all Project Funding; Selection Criteria; Environmental Risk Review; Benefit Cost Analysis
Supporting Documents and Links from Project Narrative
Springfield 2035 Transportation System Plan
Eugene 2035 Transportation System Plan
Walnut Station Specific Area Plan
Eugene's Community Climate Action Plan 2.0
Lane Transit District Climate Action Policy and Goals
University of Oregon Climate Action Plan
Pedestrian Injury and Social Equity in Oregon (ODOT, 2021)
Franklin Blvd Phase 1 NEPA Categorical Exclusion
Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID)
Eugene Downtown Riverfront Development
Central Lane MPO Regional Transportation Plan
2018 -2021 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (ODOT)
APPENDICES
A. Documentation of Funding Commitments
City of Eugene & City of Springfield - Memorandum of Understanding
City of Eugene - Letter of Commitment
City of Springfield - Resolution for Funding Commitment
Lane Transit District (LTD) - Letter of Intent + Resolution for Funding Commitment
B. Letters of Support and Partner Agency Documentation
Congressman DeFazio, Senator Wyden, Senator Merkley
Oregon Department of Transportation - Oregon Transportation Commission
Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon, White Bird Clinic
Catholic Community Services of Lane County
Lane Independent Living Alliance (LILA)
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO)
Lane Area Commission on Transportation, Central Lane Metropolitan Planning Organization
Mayor Lucy Vinis (Eugene), Mayor Sean VanGordon (Springfield)
Lane County Board of Commissioners, Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Eugene Chamber of Commerce, Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Onward Eugene
Better Housing Together, Cornerstone Community Housing, DevNW, Homes for Good
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 271
Roth & Roth, LLC; Dari Mart; Al Patel
Travel Lane County, TrackTown USA