Florida Transportation Alternatives Program Profile

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Funding History

Florida Distribution of TE & TA Funds chart by RTC

Florida Combined TE & TA Funds chart by RTC

State DOT Program Staff

State DOT TA Coordinator
Robin Birdsong
Florida Department of Transportation
Systems Implementation Office
605 Suwannee Street MS 19
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450
Tel: 850-414-4922
Email: Robin.Birdsong@dot.state.fl.us

FHWA Division TA Coordinator
Jim Martin
FHWA – Florida Divison
400 W Washington St
Orlando, FL 32801
Tel: 407-867-6422
Email: jim.martin@dot.gov

State DOT Website: https://www.fdot.gov/planning/systems/tap/default.shtm

TA Program Structure, Policies, and Procedures

Application timeline: Application timeline varies by coordinating district office. Please see website for more information.
TA program structure: The FDOT administers TAP programs through the Local Agency Program (LAP). The program uses a competitive selection process. TAP funding is divided into two categories. Fifty (50) percent of the funds are sub-allocated to areas based on population while the other fifty (50) percent may be obligated to any part of the state.
Application tips: District Coordinators are available to answer questions about the program and application process. Applicants should familiarize themselves with TA Guidance and LAP, seek public input, provide a clear scope, and detailed cost estimates for eligible projects.
Who is eligible to apply: Local government, regional transportation authorities, transit agencies, natural resource or public land agencies, school districts, non-profit partners, and tribal governments
Application components: Project sponsor, TA eligibility, LAP certification status, project description and implementation plan, cost estimate, right of way, indication of public involvement, and funding request
Selection criteria: Eligibility, feasibility, MPO project priority ranking (if applicable), and additional selection criteria including: public support, connectivity, applicants past project performance, geographic equity, project schedule, and equity for disadvantaged groups
Is there an advisory committee?: Yes.
Advisory committee members: Vary by district; all include FDOT staff and technical experts
Project award minimum: Varies by district
Project award maximum: Varies by district
Match requirement: None; FDOT provides match via toll credits

More information on FDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program can be found here.