Transportation Alternatives Program
Forecasted
The Transportation Alternatives Program funds Vermont projects that improve non-motorized transportation infrastructure and support environmental mitigation, with a strong focus on science-based solutions.
Funder: Vermont Agency of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $600,000 federal per project ($750,000 total with 20% local match); up to $500,000 federal ($625,000 total) for salt/sand shed projects
Summary: Supports projects that improve pedestrian, bicycle, and non-driver transportation infrastructure and environmental mitigation across Vermont.
Key Information: 50% of funding is reserved for environmental mitigation (stormwater, salt/sand sheds); reimbursement-based; strong transportation link required.
Description
The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) administered by the Vermont Agency of Transportation provides federal funding for projects that enhance Vermont’s transportation options beyond traditional roadways. The program supports the construction, planning, and design of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, non-driver access to public transportation, community and environmental improvements, and other eligible activities that promote safe, accessible, and sustainable transportation. A significant portion of the funding is reserved for environmental mitigation projects, including stormwater management and the construction of salt and sand sheds to protect water quality.
