Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program

Georgia DOT partners with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in facilitating and providing an opportunity for local governments to pursue non-traditional transportation related activities such as pedestrian facilities, bicycle facilities, and pedestrian streetscaping projects. TA improves the quality of life for citizens in communities across the state by providing local governments the means to pursue projects that might not otherwise be possible.

FY 23 Call for Projects

Application & Guidelines

Please read the TA guidelines and complete the application for the FY 23 Call for Projects. The application submittal period is May 2, 2022 until June 17, 2022.

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FY 2022 Awarded Projects

A total of nine Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program grants totaling over $4.5 million were awarded for the development of multi-use trails, sidewalk improvements, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities, and streetscape improvements across Georgia.

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Eligibility

The TA call for projects is limited to areas of the state with population less than or equal to 200,000 (areas outside TMA boundaries). If you reside within one of the highlighted TMA areas, please contact your Transportation Management Area. Below is a map showing TMA boundaries in Georgia to assist applicants in determining eligibility:

Eligibility

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Links
Designated Transportation Management Areas
Georgia Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations

Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

The project is financially feasible
Capacity of providing required matching funds, completing the project and planning for its ongoing maintenance of required items
The Local Public Agency must be adequately staffed and suitably equipped to undertake and satisfactorily complete the project
The Local Public Agency must provide a full-time employee to be in responsible charge of the project
While not required, LAP certification is encouraged and will be given priority for TA funding
The LAP Manual and additional information and assistance regarding LAP Certification can be found at www.dot.ga.gov/PS/Local/LAP

‭(Hidden)‬ Submissions

Applications are accepted by Georgia DOT’s Office of Program Delivery. Those projects meeting the state and federal requirements will be prioritized, evaluated, scored and ranked.

Submit Application (Attach completed form to email submittal).

DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted by June 15, 2019.

Program Info

Authorized Applicants

Local governments
Regional Transportation Authorities
Transit Agencies
Natural Resources or public lands agencies
School Districts, local education agencies or schools
Tribal governments
Any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a MPO or a State agency that the State determines to be eligible)

NOTE: State DOTs and MPOs are not eligible entities as defined under 213(c)(4)(B) and therefore are not eligible project sponsors for TAP funds. However, State DOTs and MPOs may partner with an eligible entity project sponsor to carry out a project.

Funding Requirements

The call for projects is limited to areas of the state with a population greater than 5,000, but less than 200,000 and areas of the state with a population of less than 5,000 (two separate areas with a defined amount of funding available for each area).
The minimum amount of funding requested for each project is $1,000,000. The maximum amount is the pool limit. The minimum amount can be the sum of preliminary engineering (PE) cost, right of way (ROW) cost and construction (CST) cost.
At least one phase of the project must be ready for funding to be federally authorized in state fiscal year 2022.

Eligible Projects

Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities

Connect and develop documented regional or statewide non-motorized transportation networks
Are appropriate for the need and user types targeted
Benefit state tourism or economic development initiatives
If locally significant, have strong transportation connection and involve planning efforts or serve as connectors to regional networks
Are a priority on GDOT, county or regional non-motorized transportation plans
Address documented pedestrian/bike deficiencies
Are part of a broader non-TAP funded non-motorized system

Streetscape Improvements

Are located in established traditional downtowns or historic districts
Use a creative design approach that enhances pedestrian safety and takes into account the community identity, history, context, and the human environment
Accomplish multiple goals (traffic calming, enhancement, aesthetics, pedestrian safety, tied with other initiatives, etc.)
Receive input and support from citizens, local businesses, economic developers, traffic engineers, etc.

Safe Routes to School Program

Meet the requirements under section 1404 of the SAFETEA-LU

Contact Information

Please submit your comments and questions about the TA program to TApapplications@dot.ga.gov