Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program

The Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) has partnered with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to provide the opportunity for local governments to improve the quality of life for citizens in communities across the state by pursuing projects that might not otherwise be possible. Through the TA Program, local governments pursue projects such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities, pedestrian streetscape improvements, and other non-traditional transportation related activities.

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Funding Opportunity​

Georgia DOT has opened the application period for for the Transportation Alternatives (TA) projects for fiscal year 2026 funding. Please use this online application form to submit your project.

For more detailed information please visit the FHWA webpage.​​

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​FY 2022 Awarded Projects​

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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 stre​etscape improvements across Georgia.

View Awarded Projects

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Authorized Applicants

  • Local governments
  • Regional transportation authorities
  • Transit agencies
  • Natural resources or public lands agencies
  • School districts, local education agencies, or schools
  • Tribal governments
  • Nonprofit organizations partnered with government sponsor

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Eligible Project Types

  • 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-TA funded non-motorized system
  • 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.
  • Projects must meet the eligibility requirements as defined by 23 U.S.C. 208
  • Recreational trails and conversion of abandoned railway corridors to trails
  • Scenic turnouts and overlooks
  • Historic preservation of transportation facilities
  • Vegetation management and stormwater mitigation on transportation facilities​

Eligible Project Types

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-TA 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

  • Projects must meet the eligibility requirements as defined by 23 U.S.C. 208

Other Eligible Projects

  • Recreational trails and conversion of abandoned railway corridors to trails
  • Scenic turnouts and overlooks
  • Historic preservation of transportation facilities
  • Vegetation management and stormwater mitigation on transportation facilities​

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Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate the following:

  • The project can meet Federal design standards and is financially feasible
  • Capacity to provide required matching funds, to design and construct the project, and plan for the ongoing maintenance of required items
  • The Local Public Agency applying should be adequately staffed and suitably equipped to undertake and satisfactorily complete the project
  • Georgia DOT recommends that the applicant have staff that are certified through GDOT’s Locally Administered Project (LAP) program for guidance on requirements for Federally funded projects.
  • View the LAP Manual and additional information regarding LAP Certification

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Sub-Allocation Areas for TA Funding

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    Contact Information

    Please submit your comments and questions about the TA Program.

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