During these difficult economic times everyone is looking to find alternative funding sources, either through grants or stimulus funds. The Transportation Enhancement Program is a federal program. Section 133 (d) (2) requires a 10% set- aside per state for enhancement activities.
These are the basic guidelines of the program: it is a reimbursable program not a grant, a minimum of 20% local match is required, a public hearing is required prior to applying for funding, and project must have a local government or government agency sponsor or local resolution.
What projects are eligible? Projects must include a relationship to the surface transportation system and must qualify under at least one of the following twelve eligible enhancement activities: pedestrian and bicycle facility; bicycle and pedestrian safety and educational activities; acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sights; scenic or historic highway program including welcome centers; landscaping and scenic beautification; historic preservation; rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities; preservation of abandoned railway corridors and conversion to trails; inventory, control and removal of outdoor advertising; archeological planning and research; environmental mitigation to address water pollution and wildlife protection; or establishment of transportation museums.
Let Hurt & Proffitt help you through the process of project eligibility, application, and design by calling Raina Rosado, PE, at 800-242-4906.