Trail and Bike/Ped Funding Available

On May 18, 2018, Governor Cuomo announced the availability of $100 million in transportation funding to support and enhance community growth and revitalize downtowns.

The funds, made available to the state through the Federal Highway Administration and administered by the New York State Department of Transportation, are provided through the Transportation Alternatives Program and the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program. The programs will provide up to 80 percent of project-related cost, with the remaining 20 percent provided by project sponsors.

Projects will be selected through a competitive selection process that rates proposals based on criteria that includes public benefit, air quality improvement, and finance or delivery innovation. Selected projects will also help municipalities meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act and the Americans with a Disabilities Act.

According to the Governor’s press release, eligible project activities include:

• The addition of accessible sidewalks;
• Construction of new bicycle and pedestrian facilities;
• Preservation and conversion of abandoned railroad corridors for trail use;
• Enhancement of traffic signals or intersections that improve traffic flow; and
• Establishment of travel demand programs that shift traffic demand to non-peak hours or other transportation modes.

A webinar is scheduled for Monday, June 18, 1pm - 4pm. Interested applicants must attend a workshop or webinar in order to be eligible to apply .

► REGISTER for JUNE 18 WEBINAR

The New York State Department of Transportation will be accepting applications for this funding opportunity through August 16, 2018. Applications, program guidance and workshop schedules are available here.