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SPR 2025 Prime (Kentucky Cooperative Transportation Research Program) is sponsored by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This research program is submitted in compliance with Section 307 of Title 23, United States Code, and describes planning activities in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the Kentucky Cooperative Transportation Research Program (KCTRP).
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Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) | KYTC An email phishing attempt to prequalified contractors has been reported. KYTC does not use dropbox to execute contracts. Do not click on the links and delete the email.
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Transportation Redesign > Local Programs > Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) The federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) provides funding for surface transportation projects such as on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility, community improvement activities, environmental mitigation and safe routes to school projects Additional eligibility information may be found in the FHWA TAP Program Legislation .
The 2026 TAP awards have been announced. A list of the projects can be found here . The next application cycle for state TAP funds will be held in 2027.
Questions regarding the application process should be e-mailed to kytc. olp@ky. gov .
Applicants are advised to keep the following in mind when applying for funding: This is a federal-aid program with significant requirements. Selected projects must following the KYTC Local Public Agency (LPA) Guide . A twenty percent (20%) local match is required.
The Office of Local Programs will not automatically increase a project award due to project cost increases. The requirements of the LPA Guide should be considered when building the project budget. Although the application does provide for a contingency amount in the budget, applicants may increase the amount of funding reuqested in the application to further account for inflation, time delays and other unforeseen costs.
Applicants should keep in mind use of federal-aid funding on a project means the entire project must follow federal guidelines, even if part of the project is being paid using state or local funds. Additional details on the types of projects eligible for funding are available in the F HWA Transportation Alternatives Legislation .
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Funding Funds for areas with a population over 200,000 are suballocated to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for that area. The MPO is responsible for holding their own competitive application cycle. Once projects are selected and eligibility is determined, the projects are then administered through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
The MPOs may select projects from any community within their planning boundaries, even if the community's population is less than 200,000. Please contact your MPO for questions related to the suballocated TAP funding and scheduling of application cycles.
Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Planning Authority Council of Governments (OKI) (Boone, Kenton, Campbell) Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency (KIPDA) (Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby) Evansville MPO (Henderson) Lexington Area MPO (Fayette, Jessamine, Scott) KYOVA Interstate Planning Commission (KYOVA) (Boyd, Greenup) The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) website for the Transportation Alternatives Program.
FHWA Transportation Alternatives Program Legislation FHWA Transportation Alternatives Set Aside Implementation Guidance. (March 30, 2022) This includes definitions of eligible applicants and activities under the program. KYTC Complete Streets, Roads and Highways Manual KYTC Tools to Develop a Bicycle/Pedestrian The KYTC Division of Planning offers assistance to communities interested in developing comprehensive bicycle/pedestrian plans.
This site provides links to resources and contact information. Office of Local Programs 200 Mero Street, 6th Floor East Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm EST, M-F Where do I find?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: University of Kentucky Transportation Center, and potentially other Kentucky universities collaborating with KYTC. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $4,545,555.00 (KY Transportation Cabinet funding). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for SPR 2025 Prime (Kentucky Cooperative Transportation Research Program) are due June 30, 2028. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
SPR 2025 Prime (Kentucky Cooperative Transportation Research Program) is funded by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kentucky. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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