Transportation Research Board: Making Travel More Equitable for People with Disabilities

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The Transportation Research Board (TRB) published the fourth part in a blog series on equity, “Making Travel More Equitable for People with Disabilities”. The TRB Blog focuses on the challenges faced by people with disabilities in accessing transportation systems and the need for improvements in infrastructure, policies, and services to address these barriers. The roles … Read more Transportation Research Board: Making Travel More Equitable for People with Disabilities

USDOT Rural Electric Vehicle Toolkit

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US Department of Transportation (USDOT) released a Rural Electric Vehicle (EV) Toolkit as a resource to help a variety of rural community stakeholders scope, plan, and identify ways to fund electric mobility charging infrastructure for broader public or private use. The toolkit focuses on infrastructure for light-duty electric passenger vehicles, but also addresses funding opportunities … Read more USDOT Rural Electric Vehicle Toolkit

Webinar: FHWA Pedestrian & Bicycle Information Center

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning, Program, and Project Development Guidance July 13, 2023 11:30 am – 1:00 pm PT The purpose of this webinar is to provide background information and guidance on Federal legislation, policies, and reference materials related to bicycle, pedestrian, and shared micromobility programs and projects. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law expanded funding opportunities, promoted … Read more Webinar: FHWA Pedestrian & Bicycle Information Center

Caltrans DOTP Letters of Support Requests

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Caltrans Office of Strategic Investment Planning (OSIP) Division of Transportation Planning leads Caltrans Letter of Support (LOS) requests from local and regional agencies for inclusion in their project application packages for competitive grant programs. OSIP is responsible for submitting LOS Request Packages to the Director for various state and federal grant programs. Caltrans currently has … Read more Caltrans DOTP Letters of Support Requests

New! Technical Assistance Grants for Transportation Projects in Rural and Tribal Communities

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USDOT opened the Notice of Funding Opportunity for a new technical assistance Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program. The NOFO combines two years of funding (Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023) at $3.4 million to provide grants to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. Individual awards will range in value up to the statutory limit … Read more New! Technical Assistance Grants for Transportation Projects in Rural and Tribal Communities

FHWA Upcoming Funding Resources and Opportunities

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The USDOT Discretionary Grants Dashboard provides communities with an overview of discretionary grant opportunities that can help meet their transportation infrastructure needs. The Dashboard also includes Federal grant programs outside of DOT that may be of particular interest to rural communities. The below list spotlights just a few of the currently open funding opportunities. Visit … Read more FHWA Upcoming Funding Resources and Opportunities