Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program
Forecasted
The Transportation Alternatives Program from the Kansas Department of Transportation funds research-based projects to improve active transportation, trails, and historic preservation throughout Kansas.
Funder: Kansas Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2028: Project Concept Form deadline (projected) | May 2028: Full application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically $30–32 million total per 2-year cycle; awards cover up to 80% of eligible project costs, with a required 20% local match.
Summary: Federal funding for active transportation, trail, and historic preservation projects that enhance community connectivity and mobility throughout Kansas.
Key Information: This is a forecasted cycle—dates and details may shift; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program, administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), provides federal funding to support projects that promote active transportation and enhance scenic and historic assets within Kansas communities. The program funds a range of initiatives, including the development of pedestrian, bicycle, and non-motorized transportation infrastructure, conversion of abandoned railway corridors into trails, preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities, and scenic or environmental improvements. The goal is to foster healthier, more connected, and accessible communities across Kansas by enabling projects that encourage safe and sustainable transportation alternatives.
