New York Transportation Alternatives Program Profile
New York’s High Line | Photo by Iwan Baan, Courtesy Friends of the High Line
State DOT Program Staff
State DOT TA Coordinator
Kimberly Schewtschenko
Transportation Alternatives Program
Department of Transportation
50 Wolf Road
6th Floor
Albany, NY 12232
Tel: 518-457-9163
Email: kimberly.schewtschenko@dot.ny.gov
FHWA Division TA Coordinator
Nicole McGrath
FHWA-NY Division
11A Clinton Avenue, Suite 952
Albany, NY 12207
Tel: 518-431-8869
Email: nicole.mcgrath@dot.gov
State DOT Website: New York Department of Transportation
TA Program Structure, Policies, and Procedures
- Application timeline: Applications are accepted biennially. The next call for projects is anticipated in late 2025. Please see website for more information.
- TA program structure: NY TAP funding will improve access to the transportation system for all users and advance New York State’s nation-leading agenda to fight climate change by supporting the construction of new sidewalks, shared use paths and other enhancements that facilitate the use of non-motorized modes of travel.
- Application tips: Projects should follow the community-centered approach outlined in the NYS Transportation Master Plan 2050 which establishes a vision for the future and sets goals that emphasizes the role of transportation in fostering healthy, thriving communities. To apply for TAP funding, eligible entities/Sponsors must attend an Informational Workshop, and enter and submit applications through the New York State Statewide Fanicial System (SFS)
- Who is eligible to apply: Local governments, regional transportation alternatives, transit agencies, natural resource and public land agencies, and tribal governments
- Application components: Project narrative, budget, location, sponsor information, description of the eligible TAP activities, historical significance, scenic significance, impact, proposed construction, ownership, intended use, life expectancy, and maintenance plan.
- Selection criteria: Project benefits and proposed solutions, innovation and creativity, safety improvements, alignment with TAP plans, project and systems; schedule, budget, ROW, match
- Is there an advisory committee?: Yes
- Advisory committee members: Applications are evaluated and scored by Regional TAP, Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) personnel, and subject matter experts within the respective regions. A team may include representatives of other state agencies, including Regional Economic Development Councils; regional planning commissions; Right-of-Way (ROW) professionals; and various interest groups, such as bike/pedestrian advocacy groups, provided there are no conflicts of interest
- Project award minimum: $500,000
- Project award maximum: $7 million
- Match requirement: 20%
More information on NY TAP/CMAQ can be found here.
