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Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) is a grant from the Virginia Department of Transportation that funds community-based, non-motorized transportation projects including pedestrian and bicycle facilities, safe routes to school, and enhancements to the cultural, historical, and environmental aspects of transportation infrastructure.
Authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (IIJA), TAP funding increased from $850 million in FY2021 to nearly $1. 4 billion in FY2022 nationally. The program does not fund traditional roadway or maintenance projects.
Local government sponsors and qualifying community organizations are eligible. Applications are submitted through VDOT's SMART Portal; beginning in the FY27-28 cycle, all projects must be included in the applicant's Capital Improvement Program.
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Transportation Alternatives Program | Virginia Department of Transportation Home Doing business For localities Local Assistance Transportation Alternatives Transportation Alternatives Program The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law ( BIL ), also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), was signed into law November 15, 2021.
It is the largest long-term investment in infrastructure in our nation’s history and provides federal funding for Fiscal Year 2022 through 2026. This legislation continues and increases the Transportation Alternatives Program funding from $ 850 million in FY21 to nearly $ 1 . 4 billion in FY22 .
BIL emphases transportation safety, equity, and data-driven decisions. This federal reimbursement program is intended to help local sponsors fund community-based projects that expand non-motorized travel choices and enhance the transportation experience by improving the cultural, historical, and environmental aspects of the transportation infrastructure.
The program focuses on providing pedestrian and bicycle facilities and community improvements. It does not fund traditional roadway projects or maintenance. The Transportation Alternatives Program expands travel choices, strengthen s local economy, improv es quality of life, and protect s the environment.
VDOT administers the Ready, Set, Go! ( RSG !) population-based technical assistance program to support localities in developing project ideas toward future TA applications.
Transportation Alternatives Program Information Transportation Alternatives Program Guide FY25/26 Post Award Webinar: Project Implementation (August 27, 2024) Transportation Alternatives Application Information SMART Portal will open for pre-applications in Spring 2025.
Transportation Alternatives Pre-Application Webinar Presentation (2025) Transportation Alternatives Policy FY27-28 Transportation Alternatives Application Timeline Transportation Alternatives Application Questions Project Management Guidance Third-Party Contribution Plan SRTS-NI Budget and Workbook Template SRTS-NI Program Plan Template *** Beginning in the FY27 -28 cycle, all projects submitted for Transportation Alternative s Program funding are required to be included in the applicant’s Capital Improvement Program.
*** Transportation Alternatives Program Allocations Fiscal Year 2027 and 2028 - Application Scorecards Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 - Final TA Allocations Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 - Final TA Allocations Fiscal Year 2021 and 2022 - Final TA Allocations Fiscal Years 2019 and 2020 - Final TA Allocations Fiscal Year 2018 - Final TA Allocations In 2021, the BIL codified Safe Routes to School as 23 U.S.C 208 and retained funding eligibility under the Transportation Alternatives Program.
The program was initially created in Section 1404 of the 2005 Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), and was incorporated into the new Transportation Alternatives Program under Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) in 2013.
While the BIL codified SRTS and expanded program eligibility to kindergarten through 12th grade (previously K-8), the BIL did not provide any dedicated funds for the SRTS program. SRTS infrastructure projects and non-infrastructure programs are eligible to apply for funding through Virginia’s competitive Transportation Alternatives program.
Synthia Waymack, Transportation Programs Coordinator Virginia Department of Transportation - Local Assistance Division 1221 E. Broad St. , Richmond, VA 23219 synthia.
waymack@vdot. virginia. gov Ready, Set, Go!
Transportation Alternatives Grant Program VDOT is providing a second round of Ready, Set, Go! , a grant program that supports our local partners with smaller populations in refining projects for future Transportation Alternatives (TA) applications. This program is provided with 100% funding and requires no local match from selected applicants.
VDOT will contract and designate a consultant team to assist selected localities in developing content for a single future TA application, including a sketch, cost estimate, and other relevant information. Participating in the Ready, Set, Go! program alone will not result in readiness to submit a complete TA application, but localities that participate will receive guidance about other application requirements.
Access the Ready, Set, Go! application. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Successful applications received by September 30 in odd-numbered years (e.g. 2023) are prioritized for completion by the next Transportation Alternatives pre-application cycle Successful applications received between September 30 in odd-numbered years (e.g. 2023) and September 30 in even-numbered years (e.g. 2024) will be worked into the ongoing process; the schedule for each will be provided on an individual basis Successful applications received after September 30 in even-numbered years (e.g. 2024) may not receive deliverables in advance of the next Transportation Alternatives pre-application cycle The Transportation Alternatives program provides 80% federal funding for non-motorized improvements in a variety of eligible categories.
All applicants for Transportation Alternatives funding are required to provide a minimum 20% local match for funded projects. Ready, Set, Go! Program Information Ready, Set, Go!
Program Guide Ready, Set, Go! Quick Reference Kirk Millikan, P. E.
, Federal Programs Manager kirk. millikan@vdot. virginia.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: See the Virginia grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) is funded by Virginia Dept. of Transportation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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