Washington, DC’s Transportation Alternatives Program Profile
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State DOT Program Staff
State DOT TA Coordinator
Kelsey Bridges
Planning and Sustainability Division
D.C. Deptartment of Transportation (DDOT)
250 M St SW
Washington, DC 20003
Tel: 202-741-5835
Email: kelsey.bridges@dc.gov
FHWA Division TA Coordinator
Michael Hicks
FHWA – DC Division
1990 K Street NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: 202-219-3536 ext. 3513
Email: Michael.Hicks@dot.gov
State DOT Website: https://ddot.dc.gov/page/transportation-alternatives-program
TA Program Structure, Policies, and Procedures
- Application timeline: Applications are accepted every two years. Applications open in September of 2025 and close in October of 2025. Please see website for more information.
- TA program structure: TAP Projects will be selected through a competitive process. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) is responsible for 59 percent of the funds while the DDOT is responsible for the other 41 percent.
- Who is eligible to apply: Local Governments, regional transportation authorities, transit agencies, natural resource or public land agencies, School Districts, local education agencies, or schools.
- Application information: Application can be found online.
- Application components: Project sponsor, ability to provide match, TA project eligibility, project description and implementation plan, cost estimates, project status (permits, environmental clearance, etc), right of way, public involvement
- Selection criteria: Eligibility & project concept, feasibility & project readiness, public input, and preference to projects that promote accessibility and develops the transportation network in the District of Columbia. Reviewers will assess which projects offer the greatest public benefit and most clearly advance DDOT’s mission to enhance quality of life for District residents and visitors
- Application tips: Submit all required material on time.
- Is there an advisory committee?: Yes
- Advisory committee members: Representatives from COG, Maryland DOT and Virginia DOT
- Project award minimum: None.
- Project award maximum: None.
- Match requirement: local match funding available.
More information on DDOT Transportation Alternatives Program can be found here.
