Surface Transportation Program (STP)
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The Surface Transportation Program (STP) from the Iowa Department of Transportation funds research-driven projects to improve Iowa’s highways, transit, and multimodal infrastructure.
Funder: Iowa Department of Transportation
Due Dates: Not specified (applications programmed by local/regional agencies)
Funding Amounts: Typically funds up to 80% of project costs; local match of at least 20% required; no single system may receive more than 40% of available funds in one year.
Summary: Provides flexible federal funding for highway, transit, pedestrian, bikeway, and planning projects prioritized by local governments in Iowa.
Description
The Surface Transportation Program (STP) is a federal flexible funding initiative administered by the Iowa Department of Transportation. The program supports a broad range of transportation projects throughout Iowa, including highway improvements, transit capital investments, pedestrian and bikeway enhancements, and intermodal planning. STP funding is allocated to the state based on factors such as vehicle-miles traveled, highway lane miles, and bridge infrastructure. Local governments, working through metropolitan or regional planning agencies, determine the priority and programming of projects according to community needs.
STP funds can be transferred from the Federal Highway Administration for use in public transit, allowing a high degree of local flexibility. The program is designed to address both urban and rural transportation priorities, emphasizing local control over project selection.
