TA SET-ASIDE PROGRAM
Overview of Important Program Information
In urbanized areas with populations over 200,000, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside Program from the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) provides funds that are distributed to MPOs. Funds can be used for projects such as:
- Pedestrian and bicycle facilities: Design and construction of on-road and off-road trails for walking and biking.
- Safe routes to school: Infrastructure improvements to make it safer for children to walk or bike to school.
- Abandoned railroad corridors: Conversion of old railroad lines into pedestrian and bicycle trails.
- Community improvements: Streetscaping, corridor landscaping, historic preservation, and vegetation management
- Environmental mitigation: Stormwater management, pollution control, and habitat connectivity projects related to transportation projects
- Scenic overlooks and turnouts: Construction of viewing areas along roadways
For questions regarding the application process or requirements, scoring criteria, or Call for Projects timeline, please contact the LWCAMPO TA Set-Aside Program Coordinator:
Graciela S. Briones, MPO Planner
Email: [email protected]
PH: (956) 794-1614
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 30, 2025 (By 11:59 PM)
Workshops
To learn more about the TA Set-Aside Program Call for Projects process, applicants are invited to attend at least one of the following non-mandatory workshops:
In-person
04/09/2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Location
Planning & Zoning Department
Main Conference Room
1314 Houston St.
Laredo, TX 78040
Virtual
04/04/2025
Time: 2:00 PM
TA Set-Aside Program Application must be submitted via the Decision Lens Platform
*Decision Lens access requires user account registration
This video learning series is designed to exchange information on TA Set-Aside Program tools, as well as establish a common knowledge base for all potential applicants.
This video recording is from the October 10, 2022 TA Set-Aside Program Virtual Workshop. This video explains the TA Set-Aside Program Call for Projects process. Click on the icon below to view video on a new tab (via YouTube) or click on video frame to view now.
Transportation Alternatives funding are unique when compared to other federal funding programs. This video helps to explain some of the unique aspects that cities, counties, their consultants, and other eligible entities should know so they can apply for these funds. Click on the icon below to view video on a new tab (via YouTube) or click on video frame to view now.
Applicants are invited to review the upcoming: TxDOT TA Set-Aside Program – State Call For Projects