WEBINAR – TrADE Talk: Opportunities and Innovation with Transportation Alternatives Funding Implementation
The Transportation Alternatives Data Exchange (TrADE) helps stakeholders at the federal, state and local levels understand and make effective use of the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program. Learn more about RTC’s recently released TrADE Report which is an important tool for states, regions and active transportation professionals to understand spending patterns and strengthen the program, thus improving the efficiency and impact of investments made.
During this TrADE talk, attendees heard from and engaged in a dialogue with partners who are taking advantage of this vital time for progress and new opportunities as a result of the recent changes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to accelerate the development of trail and active transportation systems and ensure more equitable access to funds. Topics included: focusing on larger strategic projects, promoting equity through technical assistance and match assistance, maintenance and using trail and active transportation networks to fulfill safety goals.
Panelists:
- Kimberly Chesser, State Agency Advocacy Specialist, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (moderator)
- Noah Heath, Transportation Alternatives Program Manager, Texas Department of Transportation
- Ashley Moran, Planner II, Acadiana Planning Commision, Lafayette, LA
- David Holien, Transportation Alternatives Engineer, Montana Department of Transportation
- Joe Delmagori, Senior Transportation Planner, Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC)
Related Links:
- Read RTC’s 2023 TrADE Report: https://www.railstotrails.org/resourcehandler.ashx?name=transportation-alternatives-spending-report-fy22&id=32532&fileName=Transportation_Alternatives_Spending_Report_FY22.pdf
- Curious how your state has been using federal transportation dollars over time? Explore the Transportation Alternatives Data Exchange (TRADE): https://www.railstotrails.org/policy/trade/
- FHWA’s Transportation Alternatives website provides lots of good information (including their 2022 webinar on guidance) https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/transportation_alternatives/
- Manuals and Guides for Trail Design, Construction, Maintenance, and Operation, and for Signs: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/recreational_trails/guidance/manuals.cfm
- Learn more about federal funding resources on railstotrails.org: https://www.railstotrails.org/policy/funding/#sources
RTC’s TrailNation Collaborative, Trail Development and Policy teams produce a free webinar series designed to help trail professionals build, grow, manage, maintain, promote or otherwise support trails and trail networks. Sign up here to get webinar alerts.
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