New Mexico Transportation Alternatives Program Profile
New Mexico’s Canyon Rim Trail | Photo by TrailLink user cubfansla_tl
State DOT Program Staff
State DOT TA Coordinator
Robin Graham
New Mexico Department of Transportation
1120 Cerillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87504
Tel: 505-690-4085
Email: robin.graham@state.nm.us
FHWA Division TA Coordinator
Rodolfo Monge-Oviedo
FHWA – NM Division Office
4001 Office Court Dr, Suite 801
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Tel: 505-820-2037
Email: rodolfo.monge-oviedo@dot.gov
State DOT Website: New Mexico Department of Transportation
TA Program Structure, Policies, and Procedures
- Application timeline: Applications open in May 2022 and close on 10/29/22. Please see website for more information.
- Who is eligible to apply: Local government, regional transportation authorities, transit agencies, natural resource or public land agencies, school districts or local education agencies, tribal governments, applicants within Large Urbanized Areas (MPOs/RPCs)
- Application information: Applications are open biennially
- Application components: Project sponsor, ability to provide match/funding plan, TA eligibility, project description, cost estimates, project status (permits, environmental clearance, etc.), right of way, equity considerations, inclusion in planning documents
- Selection criteria: Applicants are rated and ranked according to the following factors: planning, economic vitality, safety and security, accessibility and mobility through integration and connectivity, protection and enhancement of the environment, efficient system management and operations, system preservation, equity
- Application tips: During the call for projects, interested applicants must meet with the regional planning organization and NMDOT staff to evaluate project feasibility
- Is there an advisory committee?: Yes.
- Advisory committee members: A representation of NMDOT staff and MPO/RTPO planners from across the state.
- Project award minimum: None
- Project award maximum: None
- Typical local match: 14.56%
- Matching policies: The state does accept in-kind match.
More information on NMDOT’s Transportation Alternatives program is available here.
