Bicycle and pedestrian local and federal funding programs

Bicycle and pedestrian local and federal funding programs TxDOT's Public Transportation Division administers federal funding programs, including Federal Highway Administration funds relating to TxDOT’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program. These funds are for specific purposes and have separate eligibility and funding requirements. The Public Transportation Division requests applications for specific funding sources through calls for projects. Transportation Alternatives Set-aside (TA) Program TxDOT administers TA funds for locally sponsored bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects in communities across the state. In large urbanized areas with populations over 200,000, TA funds are also distributed directly to Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) to administer according to their needs. MPOs and TxDOT are responsible for selecting projects independently of one another. Unique Aspects of TxDOT’s TA Program Brochure Technical assistance tools for application development Title Decision tree for determining project category Tutorial for creating and sharing a google map Tutorial for creating maps for TA Program project applications Unique aspects and overview of the TA Program (printable brochure) - Print 11x17 double-sided (flip on short edge) as landscape and fold in half Construction Cost Estimate Assistance Tool Guidance for Initiating Railroad Coordination Technical assistance tools for project initiation and development Title General Timeline for Project Initiation and Development General Timeline for Project Initiation and Development Workshop General Timeline for Project Initiation and Development Workshop Slide deck TxDOT contacts Title TxDOT District TA Coordinators TxDOT Local Government Projects Coordinators TxDOT District Environmental Coordinators Materials from previous TA program calls Title 2023 TxDOT TA program guide 2023 TxDOT TA detailed application 2023 TA TxDOT detailed application 64-bit version – Use only if standard version doesn't work 2023 TxDOT TA detailed application instructions  (Environmental section update) 2023 TxDOT TA detailed application instructions – planning documents Sample Resolution Supporting Infrastructure detailed application Sample Resolution Supporting Non-Infrastructure detailed application – planning documents Updated frequently asked questions 2023 TA Call for Projects workshop slides 2023 TA Call for Projects Workshop Recording: Program Overview 2023 TA Call for Projects Workshop Recording: Detailed Application Best Practices 2023 TA Call for Projects Workshop Recording: Local Government Projects Presentation Supplemental materials Title Census Bureau Information – 2020 Decennial Census Population Figures FHWA Brief Training Videos (Federal-aid Essentials for Local Public Agencies) Past calls for projects Show All Collapse All Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program 2025 TA call for projects TxDOT typically announces a statewide Call for Projects for the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) program for bicyclist and pedestrian infrastructure and planning every two years. The TA program provides funding to plan for and construct a variety of alternative transportation projects that improve safety and mobility for non-motorized travelers and mitigate congestion by providing safe alternatives to motor vehicle transport. Recent Call for Projects feature a two-step application process. The Preliminary Application (Step 1) provides high-level proposed project information to determine eligibility and funding opportunities. Following successful completion of Step 1, a Detailed Application (Step 2) provides more comprehensive project information. This two-step approach is intended to enhance the quality of project applications and to foster communication between prospective project sponsors and TxDOT District staff. Both steps must be completed in order for a project to be considered for funding under this program call.