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Transportation Alternatives (TA) is a federal grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and state Departments of Transportation that funds smaller-scale transportation projects including pedestrian and bicycle facilities, recreational trails, safe routes to school, historic preservation, stormwater management, and vulnerable road user safety assessments.
Funded through the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program, the TA Set-Aside improves community connectivity and active transportation infrastructure. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional transportation agencies. Application deadlines and funding amounts are determined by each state's Department of Transportation.
Youth service and conservation corps are encouraged for project delivery.
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Transportation Alternatives - Environment - FHWA Innovative Program Delivery Planning, Environment, and Realty Research, Development & Technology Publications & Statistics National Highway Institute (NHI) Accessibility Resource Library Office of Planning, Environment, & Realty ( HEP ) For more information, please contact: Transportation Alternatives Transportation Alternatives The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy operates the Transportation Alternatives Data Exchange (TrADE).
Many resources were developed under an FHWA cooperative agreement from 1996 through September 2013.
The Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside from the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program provides funding for a variety of generally smaller-scale transportation projects such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities; construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas; community improvements such as historic preservation and vegetation management; environmental mitigation related to stormwater and habitat connectivity; recreational trails; safe routes to school projects; and vulnerable road user safety assessments.
The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) Section 1524 requires the U.S. Department of Transportation to encourage States and regional transportation planning agencies to use qualified youth service and conservation corps to perform appropriate transportation-related projects. This section of law remains in effect.
See: Youth Service and Conservation Corps Q&A for MAP-21 Section 1524 Youth Workforce Development Resources (June 2018) Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Funding (23 U.S.C. 133(h)) Official FHWA information and guidance is posted on FHWA's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act website.
Transportation Alternatives Guidance Transportation Alternatives Fact Sheet Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Webpage Youth Service and Conservation Corps Q&A Transportation Enhancements (TE) Activities : TE information remains in effect for TE funds apportioned prior to MAP-21. However, many TE resource webpages will redirect to the TAP webpages.
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) : RTP information remains in effect except where superseded in the TA Guidance . If a State continues to participate in the RTP, all RTP provisions and requirements continue under section 206 of title 23. Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS) : SRTS information remains in effect for SRTS funds apportioned prior to MAP-21.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Various statewide agencies and organizations have similar TAP funding options. Eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Transportation Alternatives (TA) is funded by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) / State Departments of Transportation (DOTs). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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