Tag: Transportation Alternatives program

Roadbuilding

Kentucky gov. approves $24.9 million for transportation alternatives, congestion projects

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has approved $24.9 million for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) and Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) projects across the state. The two systems are administered through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Local Programs and are federally funded reimbursement programs. They allow local governments to recoup up to 80 percent […]

June 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

Vermont gets $2.2 million in federal TAP funds for municipal grant projects

Vermont communities are getting $2.2 million in federal funds for municipal grant projects as part of the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) aimed at fostering transportation alternatives projects, such as off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities. “Investments in infrastructure enhance commerce, facilitate tourism and travel, and foster small business growth—all of which support our efforts to grow […]

March 28, 2017

Roadbuilding

DelDOT website aims to help develop non-traditional transportation projects

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has launched a website aimed at helping to develop non-traditional transportation projects to provide choices for cyclists and pedestrians. The site was developed for the state’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)—a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) program created through the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Its purpose is to “encourage community-based […]

December 22, 2016

Roadbuilding

Colorado DOT accepting applications for Transportation Alternatives Program

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is accepting applications for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The measure provides federal funds to projects that “expand travel choices, strengthen local economies, improves quality of life and protects the environment.” TAP will provide roughly $22 million to projects across the state for fiscal years 2018-2020. Types of eligible […]

April 22, 2016

Roadbuilding

Arkansas HTD approves $20.4 million for local federal-aid projects

The Arkansas State Highway Commission and Transportation Department (AHTD) recently approved $20.4 million for federal-aid projects across three state programs. Receiving the largest share, at roughly $16 million, is the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The program is for funding sidewalks and trails for pedestrians, bicyclists and non-motorized transportation to create safe routes for those who […]

December 14, 2015

Roadbuilding

Maryland SHA seeks non-traditional project proposals

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is seeking proposals for projects that would be funded through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). TAP has about $10 million in federal funds for non-traditional transportation projects such as on and off-road facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists and other non-motorized transportation. Created last year under MAP-21, the TAP Program offers […]

April 21, 2014

Roadbuilding

RoadWorks

Mapping Map21’s reforms, an earmark windfall, cement industry backs new standard and other industry news items are featured.

September 6, 2012

Roadbuilding

RoadWorks

Mapping Map21’s reforms, an earmark windfall, cement industry backs new standard and other industry news items are featured.

September 6, 2012