Description
The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) aims to allocate resources to well-planned smaller scale projects that provide and support connected alternate modes of transportation. The program is open to eligible project sponsors located within the Rockford Metropolitan Planning Area, including local governments, regional transportation authorities, and other entities. The application process involves submitting a detailed project proposal, including information on project scope, cost summary, and anticipated schedule. The selection process involves an initial review, followed by a technical evaluation and scoring based on criteria such as system performance, safety, connectivity, and economic linkages.
• Eligible projects include pedestrian/bicycle facilities, streetscapes, historic preservation, and vegetation management.
• The program requires a 20% local match, with a maximum federal funding ratio of 80%.
• The application deadline is December 1, 2025, and the award announcement is expected in March 2026.