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Local Transportation Enhancements (TE) program

The Local Transportation Enhancements (TE) program funds have been awarded for projects through fiscal year 2014. No program cycle is planned for calendar year 2012. Information on the next program cycle will be posted on the Web page in calendar year 2013.

The TE program funds projects that increase multi-modal transportation alternatives and enhance communities and the environment. Federal funds administered through this program provide up to 80% of costs for a wide variety of projects such as bicycle or pedestrian facilities, landscaping or streetscaping and the preservation of historic transportation structures.

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program (BPFP) joined the TE program starting in the calendar year 2008 application cycle. As the name implies, BPFP funds bicycle and bicycle/pedestrian facilities. Per state statute, BPFP cannot fund exclusively pedestrian projects or streetscaping projects even if they include some bicycle and pedestrian elements. Because the TE program also extensively funds bicycle and pedestrian facilities, the two programs share the same application, review and selection process.

• CY 2010 for FYs 2011-2013 Transportation Enhancement grant list

For questions on the TE application process, contact your Region office .

TE, BFPF, CMAQ, SRTS and similar projects are primarily implemented by local sponsors as Local Let Contracts (LLC).

• Sample TE and BFPF application

Beginning with the projects awarded in 2010, local sponsors constructing projects requiring a LLC must attend a one-day training session. The training session instructs sponsors on the local letting process and results in certification to administer and deliver these projects. The updated Sponsor's Guide (January 14, 2011) and the Certification form are available below. The third document provides clarification on administrative functions local sponsors are expected to fund 100% locally.

• The Sponsor's Guide to Non-Traditional Transportation Project Implementation (1.9 MB)
  • Transmittal Number 1 - June 6, 2011
• Certification for Non-Traditional Project Administration and Delivery
  • Administrative functions
  • FAQ’s for completing the Certification for Non-Traditional Project Administration and Delivery Form

Five certification training sessions were held from February 9 to March 1 of 2011. The presentation slides (448 KB) are available to download.

A report published in May of 2005 reviews Transportation Enhancement (TE) projects constructed around the state since the TE program began in 1993. The report contains photos and narratives of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, community streetscaping and landscaping efforts, along with improvements to historic transportation structures. The report’s introduction provides background information and summary statistics about the TE program.

• Transportation Enhancements in Wisconsin, 1993-2004 (1.7 MB) [This is a large file and may take several minutes to download]

Central office contact: Renee Callaway, renee.callaway@dot.wi.gov, or (608) 266-3973.

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Last modified: February 9, 2012