Georgia DOT partners with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in facilitating and providing an opportunity for local governments to pursue non-traditional transportation related activities such as pedestrian facilities, bicycle facilities, and pedestrian streetscaping projects. The Transportation Alternatives Program improves the quality of life for citizens in communities across the state by providing local governments the means to pursue projects that might not otherwise be possible. ​

Authorized Applicants​

• Local governments
• Regional transportation authorities
• Transit agencies
• Natural resources or public lands agencies
• School districts, local education agencies, or schools
• Tribal governments

Any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a MPO or a State agency that the State determines to be eligible)

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Eligibility

Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities

• Connect and develop documented regional or statewide non-motorized transportation networks
• Are appropriate for the need and user types targeted
• Benefit state tourism or economic development initiatives
• If locally significant, have strong transportation connection and involve planning efforts or serve as connectors to regional networks
• Are a priority on GDOT, county or regional non-motorized transportation plans
• Address documented pedestrian/bike deficiencies
• Are part of a broader non-TAP funded non-motorized system

Streetscape Improvements

• Are located in established traditional downtowns or historic districts
• Use a creative design approach that enhances pedestrian safety and takes into account the community identity, history, context, and the human environment
• Accomplish multiple goals (traffic calming, enhancement, aesthetics, pedestrian safety, tied with other initiatives, etc.)
• Receive input and support from citizens, local businesses, economic developers, traffic engineers, etc.

Safe Routes to School Program

• Meet the requirements under section 1404 of the SAFETEA-LU​
  

Requirements

​Applicants must demonstrate the following:​​​

• The project is financially feasible
• Capacity of providing required matching funds, completing the project and planning for its ongoing maintenance of required items
• The Local Public Agency must be adequately staffed and suitably equipped to undertake and satisfactorily complete the project
• The Local Public Agency must provide a full-time employee to be responsible for​ the project
• The LAP Manual and additional information and assistance regarding LAP Certification can be found at www.dot.ga.gov/GDOT/Pages/LAP.aspx
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