More Funding Projects and Programs Resources
Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside Implementation Guidance
Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Provides background information and guidance to clarify eligibility, transfer, and other requirements for the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside from the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law” (BIL)).
Read More >Transportation Pooled Fund: Complete Streets Solicitation Details
Source: Transportation Pooled Fund
Complete Streets is an implementation strategy in which the transportation network is planned, designed, built, operated, and maintained to enable safe mobility and access for all users of the transportation system, including, but not limited to, pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation users, children, older individuals, individuals with disabilities, motorists, and freight vehicle operators. The Complete Streets (CS) pooled fund will be established to conduct research on innovative strategies to design and implement safe and accessible streets through a Complete Streets approach.
Read More >Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Provides an updated overview of Federal funding programs for pedestrian, bicycle, and micromobility projects.
Read More >Source: US Department of Transportation (USDOT)
Provides resources to aid communities in finding and applying for grants.
Read More >Source: US Department of Transportation (USDOT)
Provides Federal funding to improve roadway safety.
Read More >Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Offers technical assistance to support active transportation in communities.
Read More >Source: National League of Cities
Presents tips to help applicants create competitive applications for USDOT grants.
Read More >Rural Grant Applicant Toolkit for Competitive Federal Transportation Funding
Source: US Department of Transportation
Identifies and helps rural communities navigate discretionary grant funding opportunities for rural transportation projects.
Read More >Source: US Department of Transportation
Serves as a tool to search for and find grant opportunities based on project, organization, and match requirements.
Read More >Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Compiles reports from each State and DC detailing their transportation alternatives project status.
Read More >Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Offers updated table of recreational trail programs set-aside funds allocated to each state for FY 2024.
Read More >Source: The Whitehouse
Updates a list of programs covered under the Justice40 Initiative to include programs created or funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Read More >FHWA Federal Policy, Research, and Funding Opportunities for Shared Micromobility Projects
Source: Shared-Use Mobility Center
Summarizes a presentation on challenges and opportunities for micromobility related to policy and funding.
Read More >Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Compiles and provides links to 29 federal funding opportunities for safety and Complete Streets projects.
Read More >Source: FHWA
Outlines micromobility efforts and activities from FHWA, FTA, BTS, and other offices.
Read More >Source: Vision Zero Network
Provides examples and guidance on using Safe Streets and Roads for All funding for traffic enforcement.
Read More >Complete Streets: Model Legislation for States and Municipalities
Source: AARP
Provides a guide for establishing effective Complete Streets legislation.
Read More >Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
The new Active Transportation Funding and Finance Toolkit from FHWA highlights innovative funding and finance strategies for implementing active transportation projects.
Read More >Understanding the Uniform Guidance Requirements for Federal Awards Self-Directed Training
Source: National Highway Institute
Offers an overview of the Uniform Guidance: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 CFR 200, the cornerstone of federal grants and financial assistance.
Read More >Source: Transportation for America
Provides an overview and summary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, charts to illustrate where infrastructure funds are going, descriptions of competitive grant programs, and other resources.
Read More >Source: FHWA
Serves as a one-stop shop for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and its implementation.
Read More >Source: FHWA
Highlights innovative funding and finance strategies for implementing active transportation projects.
Read More >Costs for Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements- Database of Costs
Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC), Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Active Living Research Program, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Database of Costs for "Costs for Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements."
Read More >Source: Conveyal
Describes a tool to quantify access to opportunities and progress toward equitable transportation systems, particularly public transit and active modes of transportation. Its routing software is published under a permissive open-source license to promote transparency and reproducibility.
Read More >Generating and Prioritizing Funding for Active Transportation
Source: Safe Routes Partnership
Provides success stories, best practices, and resources to secure sustainable regional funding for active transportation and transit.
Read More >Source: Transportation Research Board
State departments of transportation (DOTs) conduct planning and administer funding programs for the implementation of pedestrian and bicycle projects.
Read More >Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding, Design, and Environmental Review: Addressing Common Misconceptions
Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Corrects several misconceptions about the availability and applicability of funding for certain projects.
Read More >Costs for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Infrastructure Improvements
Source: UNC Highway Safety Research Center
Costs for pedestrian and bicycle safety infrastructure often vary greatly from city to city and state to state. This document (and associated database) is intended to provide meaningful estimates of infrastructure costs by collecting up-to-date cost information for pedestrian and bicycle treatments from states and cities across the country.
Read More >On-Boarding Resource for Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinators
Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and PBIC
This resource was designed for State DOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinators and the bicycle and pedestrian points of contact within FHWA Division Offices, but most of the information is relevant for any practitioner involved in planning and designing for active transportation. This resource should be made available to any newly hired statewide bicycle and pedestrian coordinator.
Read More >Source: Pedestrian Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Businesses and non-profits often award grants or serve as partners for projects and programs that support walking and biking.
Read More >Source: Pedestrian Bicycle Information Center
At any level of government, the rules and criteria used to establish agency priorities should ensure that good bicycle and pedestrian projects compete well for funding.
Read More >Source: Pedestrian Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Funding for bicycle and pedestrian activities is administered through Government Agencies and Non-government Sources, such as private not-for profit groups and advocacy organizations.
Read More >Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Provides an updated overview of Federal funding programs for pedestrian, bicycle, and micromobility projects. Outlines eligible activities and projects, helping sponsors integrate safety into initiatives.
Read More >Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2016 Benchmarking Report
Source: Alliance for Bicycling and Walking, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Alliance for Biking & Walking has been tracking data across the U.S. to provide a comprehensive snapshot of biking and walking in the U.S.
Read More >Source: City of Memphis
This report outlines some of the key accomplishments for bicycling the City of Memphis achieved since it began improving conditions for persons riding bikes in 2010. A recap of recently constructed bicycle facilities is included along with other noteworthy milestones such as the City's plans to expand bike facilities through 2018 and key projects like Explore Bike Share.
Read More >Evaluating the Economic Benefits of Nonmotorized Transportation
Source: John A Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, US Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
This report reviews potential methods for analyzing these different economic benefits at the project, neighborhood, and larger community scale, highlighting case studies from four agencies.
Read More >Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2014 Benchmarking Report
Source: Alliance for Biking and Walking
The Report combines original research with over 20 government data sources to compile data on bicycling and walking levels and demographics, safety, funding, policies, and a variety of other metrics.
Read More >A Guide for Maintaining Pedestrian Facilities for Enhanced Safety
Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
This resource provides guidance for maintaining pedestrian facilities with the primary goal of increasing safety and mobility.
Read More >Guide for Maintaining Pedestrian Facilities for Enhanced Safety - Research Report
Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
This research report provides guidance for maintaining pedestrian facilities with the primary goal of increasing safety and mobility.
Read More >Costs for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Infrastructure Improvements Summary Report
Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC), Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Active Living Research Program, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
This report summarizes a recent effort to collect cost information for a variety of pedestrian and bicycle countermeasures.
Read More >Costs for Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements
Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC), Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Active Living Research Program, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
This document is intended to provide meaningful estimates of infrastructure costs for pedestrian and bicycle treatments in states and cities across the country.
Read More >Source: Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program
This paper presents information about the economic benefits of walkability in Washington, D.C.
Read More >Source: Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium
This study examines links between consumer behavior and mode of transportation used to access local destinations, with the goal of providing the evidence needed to inform decision making.
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This paper discusses the National Household Travel Survey and how changes in methodology impact data trends.
Read More >Source: Rails to Trails Conservancy
This report highlights the importance of bicycling and walking outside of urban areas.
Read More >Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2012 Benchmarking Report
Source: Alliance for Biking and Walking
The benchmarking report analyzes bicycling and walking mode share, safety, and funding data across the US.
Read More >Fiscal Year 2011 Update on the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program
This March 2011 update summarizes some of the accomplishments of the four communities that are part of the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP).
Read More >Source: Federal Highway Administration
The purpose of this synthesis is to identify and document methods for meeting federal requirements for small-scale projects in a more streamlined fashion.
Read More >Estimating the Employment Impacts of Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Road Infrastructure
Source: Political Economy Research Institute
In this case study, we estimate the employment impacts of various transportation infrastructure projects in the city of Baltimore.
Read More >Source: Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration
The Guidebook provides examples of communities that have approached today's new livability in transportation context with innovative and practical strategies, using the transportation planning process to guide successful project implementation.
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