Description
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is soliciting applications for the Fiscal Years 2022, 2023, and 2024 Prioritization Process Pilot Program (PPPP). The program provides funding to develop and implement a publicly accessible, transparent prioritization process for the ranking and selection of projects for inclusion in short-range and long-range transportation plans. The program aims to support data-driven approaches to planning that can be evaluated for public benefit. The FHWA will award up to $10 million in total ($2 million maximum per award) in each fiscal year for eligible prioritization process pilots.
• The program is open to metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) that serve a census-designated urban area with a population of over 200,000, and States.
• The program provides funding for up to 5 years.
• The FHWA seeks to award prioritization process pilots that include a public involvement plan that ensures transparency, accessibility, and accountability to the public.
• The program aims to support projects that improve safety, climate change and sustainability, equity, and economic strength and global competitiveness consistent with DOT's strategic goals.