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(Surface Transportation Program) and CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality <br /> Improvement) along with other programs such as the National Recreational Trails Fund, <br /> Section 402 (Safety) funds, Scenic Byways funds, and Federal Lands Highway funds. <br /> ISTEA funding is administered through the state and regional governments. The regional <br /> government in this case is the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). Most, but not <br /> all, of the funding programs emphasize reducing auto trips and providing inter —modal <br /> connections. Funding criteria includes completion and adoption of a bicycle master plan (such <br /> as this), quantification of the costs and benefits of the system (including reduced vehicle trips <br /> and air pollution), proof of public involvement and support, California Environmental Quality <br /> Act (CEQA) compliance, and commitment of local resources. In most cases, ISTEA provides <br /> matching grants of 80 to 90 percent. <br /> The amount of money identified (but not authorized) in California from ISTEA is substantial, <br /> but the competition is also fierce. An updated bikeway plan can improve San Leandro's <br /> chances of obtaining ISTEA funding. ISTEA is expected to be reauthorized (ISTEA 2) for a <br /> minimum of an additional five years when its original authorization expires at the end of <br /> September 1997. <br /> State <br /> TDA Article III (SB 821) <br /> Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article III funds are state block grants awarded <br /> annually to local jurisdictions for bicycle and pedestrian projects in California. These funds <br /> originate from the state sales tax and are distributed to local jurisdiction based on population. <br /> Historically, San Leandro has been able to obtain up to $56,000 a year that can be used for <br /> improving bicycle facilities. <br /> TFCA (formerly AB 434) <br /> Transportation Funds for Clean Air (TFCA, and formerly AB 434) funds are available for <br /> 49 <br />