Maine Transportation Alternatives Program Profile 

State DOT Program Staff

State DOT TA Coordinator
Dakota Hewlett 
Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager 
Maine Dept. of Transportation 
Office of Multimodal Statewide Planning 
16 State House Station 
Augusta, ME 04333-0016 
Tel: 207-592-3384
Email: dakota.hewlett@maine.gov

FHWA Division TA Coordinator
Patrick Adams 
FHWA – ME Division 
40 Western Avenue 
Augusta, ME 04330 
Tel: 207-622-4919 
Email: patrick.adams@dot.gov

State DOT Website: https://www.maine.gov/mdot/pga/funding/

TA Program Structure, Policies, and Procedures

• Application timeline: MaineDOT’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program has an open and rolling application process. However, to be considered for the next annual funding period, completed applications must be submitted by no later than July 31st. Please see website for more information.
• TA program structure: Maine DOT has consolidated several programs. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Funding was formerly known as the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Transportation Enhancements, Quality Communities, and Safe Routes to School Funding programs.
• Application tips: MaineDOT is currently accepting applications for projects to be constructed 3 years out. Communities seeking construction outside of this timeline would need to contact the Bike Ped Program Manager to discuss this request.
• Who is eligible to apply: local governments, regional transportation authorities, transit agencies, natural resources or public land agencies, schools and school districts, tribal agencies, local or regional governmental agencies with responsibility for oversight of transportation or recreational trails, and nonprofit entities responsible for the administration of local transportation safety programs.)
• Application components: Phone call with state bike/ped manager, site visit, proof of match, project scope and description, estimated project budget, estimated funding request, project eligibility, project readiness, maintenance plan, LPA certification, cost effectiveness, project location, scope of improvements, accessibility, connectivity, safety, ROW, environmental impact, 
• Selection criteria: Planning and public engagement, Community impact, increased mobility and accessibility, gap filling and connectivity, safety improvements, local positive impact, value, and viability; Safe Routes to School, technical feasibility, deliverability, applicant readiness
• Is there an advisory committee?: Yes.
• Advisory committee members: The committee is composed of representatives from safety, federal, planning, advocacy, traffic engineering, and environmental agencies.
• Project award minimum: None.
• Project award maximum: $400,000
• Match requirement: 10%

More information on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Funding is available here.