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FHWA Resources for Local Public Agencies

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Please download the brochure above to learn more about the following programs:

  • Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) Urban Systems Program
  • Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
  • Local Road Safety Program (LRSP)
  • Safe Routes to Public Places Program (SRTPPP)
  • Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
  • Off-System Bridge Program
  • Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Railroad Crossings
  • Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Roadways
  • LA Statewide Flood Control Program

Other Opportunity Announcements

Please click the links below to learn more about each program.




The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Public Law 117-58, also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law” or BIL) into law. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is the largest long-term investment in our infrastructure and economy in our Nation’s history. It provides $550 billion over fiscal years 2022 through 2026 in new Federal investment in infrastructure, including in roads, bridges, and mass transit, water infrastructure, resilience, and broadband.


Bridge Investment Program

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This is a competitive, discretionary program that focuses on existing bridges to reduce the overall number of bridges in poor condition, or in fair condition at risk of falling into poor condition. It also expands applicant eligibilities to create opportunity for all levels of government to be direct recipients of program funds. Learn more. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now out. Click here.


Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program (RCP)

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The Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program (RCP) was established to provide up to $1 billion of funds that can support planning, capital construction, and technical assistance to equitably and safely restore community connectivity through the removal, retrofit, mitigation, or replacement of eligible transportation infrastructure facilities that create barriers to mobility, access, or economic development. Click here to learn more about RCP.


Louisiana Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP FFY 2023-2026)

Application Deadline July 1, 2022
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An estimated total of $4.3M will be available for FLAP project funding in Louisiana. FLAP bridge projects will processed through Louisiana DOTD. All other projects, including roads, will be processed through FHWA's Eastern Federal Lands Division or the appropriate Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMA) unit. Projects considered for funding include capital improvements such as rehabilitation, restoration and construction of roads, bridges and multiuse trails. Enhancements like trailheads, pedestrian and bicycle provisions, trail signing and kiosks are also considered. Click here to learn more about FLAP LA.


Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Program

Application Deadline September 15, 2022
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The Safe Streets for All Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now out and can be found at https://www.transportation.gov/SS4A. This is open to individual communities, or groups of communities and may include Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), counties, cities, towns, other special districts that are subdivisions of a state, certain transit agencies, federally recognized Tribal governments, and multi-jurisdictional groups. Register for SS4A stakeholder webinars!


Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES)

FHWA's Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) is an initiative to address disparities in rural transportation infrastructure. Specifically, rural transportation infrastructure’s unique challenges need to be considered in order to meet our Nation’s priority transportation goals of safety and economic competitiveness. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Visit the DOT Rural Transportation Resources list HERE.