Local Government Contacts

CIRB - COUNTY IMPROVEMENTS FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES -    

·       The CIRB fund is state funds dedicated to the county highway system, to construct or reconstruct roads and bridges of the highest priority.

·       The CIRB Five-Year Plan is approved by Transportation Commission.

·       Previously capped at $120 million per year with 25% ($30 million) going directly to counties, in 2022 the Oklahoma Legislature agreed to raise the cap by $5 million per year for the next 6 years to eventually be capped at $150 million.

·       Funding is split evenly between the 8 ODOT districts.

·       2022 County Road Design Guide Download

ER- EMERGENCY RELIEF -

·       Federal emergency relief fund for counties and cities who experience damage on major collectors due to a disaster. This funding is provided after a presidential declaration of a disaster or the Governor declares an emergency and FHWA concurs.

·       It is a reimbursement program.  Because of federal funding, federal requirements must be met for reimbursement, including R/W certs, NEPA clearances, Federal Authorizations, for claim payment. 

·       The ER Program reimburses for 100% of emergency repairs in the first 270 days, 80% after 270 days.  Permanent repairs for county major collector roads are funded with 80% ER funds and 20% matching funds.

·       Link to Federal Highway ER page: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/programadmin/erelief.cfm

·       Contact Local Government Division for more information.

TAP- TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM -

TA Program Guidance

·       Federal Funds allocated as Transportation Alternatives.  These projects are designed to improve the safety and connectivity within communities and cities through pedestrian, bicycle and recreational trail activities. 

·       Competitive application process – call for projects closes Sept. 30, 2022

·       Final project submission – Nov. 1-Nov. 30

·       Selection completed by independent committee

·       Transportation Commission awards will be made April 2023

·       Projects delivered by ODOT following all federal funding guidelines

·        FHWA TAP:

Contact Local Government for any questions.

BFP – BRIDGE FORMULA PROGRAM -

·       Federal funding intended to reduce the number of structurally deficient bridges on the off-system in Oklahoma.  This includes city and county owned bridges.

·   Must be SD

·  ODOT will administer the projects and program

·  Can be 100% federally funded

·   All federal requirements must be met

Scour Mitigation Program - BEING DEVELOPED- MORE INFORMATION TO COME

Small Cities Bridge Program - BEING DEVELOPED- MORE INFORMATION TO COME (will include link to application in future)

EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND -

·       State Funded Lease-Purchase program for County equipment. Budget varies depending on annual lease payments from the previous year. 

·       Allows counties to lease equipment through ODOT with a one-time 3% interest premium

·       Contact Local Government Division for more information

Lake and Industrial Access Programs -

·       State funds for surfacing reimbursement program. 

·       City/County forces prepare the base and drainage.  

·       Contact Mitch Surrett at MSURRETT@ODOT.ORG  for more information

.       Lake Access Application Form        

Municipal Road Drilling Activity Fund -

·       $5M state funds dedicated to assist municipalities repair roadway damage caused by increased oilfield activity

·       Municipality must be under 15K population

·      (Applications for FY2023 MRDAF are no longer being accepted.                                           Applications for FY2024 funds will open July 1^st, 2023)