Alabama Transportation Alternatives Program Profile 

Funding History

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State DOT Program Staff

State DOT TA Coordinator
James F. Boyer
Alabama Dept. of Transportation
1409 Coliseum Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36110
Tel: 334.242.6619

FHWA Division TA Coordinator
Tim Heisler
FHWA – AL Division
9500 Wynlakes Place
Montgomery, AL 36117
Tel: 334-274-6370
Email: Timothy.Hesiler@dot.gov

State DOT Website: https://www.dot.state.al.us/programs/TAP.html

TA Program Structure, Policies, and Procedures

• Application timeline: Applications open on 4/18/22 and close on 6/30/22. Please see website for more information.
• TA program structure: The program is run through a state-level TA office
• Who is eligible to apply: Local governments, regional transportation authorities, transit agencies, natural resource or public land agencies, school districts, tribal governments, non-profit organizations and any other entity with responsibility for oversite of transportation or recreational trails
• Application components: Project sponsor; TA eligibility; project description and implementation plan; cost estimate; right of way; indication of public involvement; identify land own, existing utilities, and cultural or environmental resources within ROW; life expectancy of project, environmental justice considerations
• Selection criteria: Promotes safety, increases local transportation options, provides community enhancements, local commitment, environmental justice
• Is there an advisory committee?: No. Projects are reviewed by the ALDOT Local Transportation Bureau and ALDOT Region staff
• Project award minimum: None
• Project award maximum: $1,000,000
• Match requirement: 20%

More information on ALDOT’s Transportation Alternatives program can be found here.