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Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program is sponsored by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (administered by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation - PennDOT). Provides funding for projects and activities defined as transportation alternatives, including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, improvements for public transportation access, environmental enhancements, and safe routes to schools.
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Apply for Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Funding | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Apply for Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Funding The federal Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) provides funding for projects and activities defined as transportation alternatives, including 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, trails that serve a transportation purpose, and safe routes to school projects.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), continues to fund the TA Set-Aside through 2026. The federal guidance is available on the Federal Highway Administration website .
\n Eligible projects may include the following: bicycle and pedestrian facilities bicycle and pedestrian education (grades K-12) conversion of abandoned railway corridors to trails construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas outdoor advertising management historic preservation and rehab of historic transportation facilities archaeological activities vulnerable road user safety assessment activities wildlife mortality mitigation \n \n Projects in areas designated as PA Byways , within DCNR Heritage Areas , listed on the National Register of Historic Places , or affiliated with the National Park Service may be eligible under the construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), continues to fund the TA Set-Aside through 2026. The federal guidance is available on the Federal Highway Administration website .
Eligible projects may include the following: bicycle and pedestrian facilities bicycle and pedestrian education (grades K-12) conversion of abandoned railway corridors to trails construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas outdoor advertising management historic preservation and rehab of historic transportation facilities archaeological activities vulnerable road user safety assessment activities wildlife mortality mitigation Projects in areas designated as PA Byways , within DCNR Heritage Areas , listed on the National Register of Historic Places , or affiliated with the National Park Service may be eligible under the construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas.
PennDOT Districts and MPO/RPO TASA Coordinators (PDF) Safe Routes to School Information \r\n \r\n TASA Application Application Instructions (PDF) Application System Video Guide TASA Application Worksheet (PDF) PennDOT Districts and MPO/RPO TASA Coordinators (PDF) Safe Routes to School Information Application Instructions (PDF) Application System Video Guide TASA Application Worksheet (PDF) The Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside is a reimbursement program and no money is provided upfront.
Projects are funded at 100% of the construction cost (including construction inspection). \n \n No applicant match is required. Project sponsors must pay for project design, pre-construction permits, clearances, etc. There is a minimum award of $50,000 for construction projects.
There is a maximum award of $1,500,000, although higher awards can be justified for \"exceptional\" projects. The Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside is a reimbursement program and no money is provided upfront. Projects are funded at 100% of the construction cost (including construction inspection).
No applicant match is required. Project sponsors must pay for project design, pre-construction permits, clearances, etc. There is a minimum award of $50,000 for construction projects. There is a maximum award of $1,500,000, although higher awards can be justified for "exceptional" projects.
Project sponsors may include the following: regional transportation authorities; natural resource or public land agencies, including Federal agencies; school districts, local education agencies, or schools; an MPO that represents an area with a population of 200,000 or fewer; a state, at the request of another eligible entity; and any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a metropolitan planning organization or a State agency) that the State determines to be eligible, consistent with the goals of subsection (c) of section 213 of title 23.
\n \n Project sponsors should select consultants that have demonstrated experience in the design and timely delivery of Safe Routes to School, Transportation Alternatives Program, or Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside projects.
Project sponsors may include the following: regional transportation authorities; natural resource or public land agencies, including Federal agencies; school districts, local education agencies, or schools; an MPO that represents an area with a population of 200,000 or fewer; a state, at the request of another eligible entity; and any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a metropolitan planning organization or a State agency) that the State determines to be eligible, consistent with the goals of subsection (c) of section 213 of title 23.
Project sponsors should select consultants that have demonstrated experience in the design and timely delivery of Safe Routes to School, Transportation Alternatives Program, or Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside projects. See previously funded projects and learn more about TASA If you have any questions, please contact PennDOT's TA Set-Aside Program Office.
If you have any questions, please contact PennDOT's TA Set-Aside Program Office. You can call us at 717-775-3276 You can email us at RA-pdTASA@pa. gov.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Townships and other local governments are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program is funded by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (administered by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation - PennDOT). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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