TA SET-ASIDE PROGRAM

Overview of Important Program Information.

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

Recorded Virtual Workshops

TA Set-Aside Program Application must be submitted via the Decision Lens Platform

*Decision Lens access requires user account registration

2025 TA Set-Aside Program Application (Decision Lens)

Project Criteria Narrative

Program Workshop Presentations

Call for Projects Public Notice

MPO Virtual Workshop Registratation

LWCAMPO Program Guidelines

TA Set-Aside Program Roadmap

TA Set-Aside Program Timeline

TA Set-Aside Program Archive

TA Set-Aside Program Capacity Building

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.

LWCAMPO TA Virtual Workshop
TxDOT — Unique Aspects of TA Funding

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.