Iowa Transportation Alternatives Program Profile

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Funding History

Iowa Distribution of TE & TA Funds chart by RTC

Iowa Combined TE & TA Funds chart by RTC

State DOT Program Staff

State DOT TA Coordinator
Susan Hollenkamp
Iowa DOT – Systems Planning Bureau
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
Tel: 515-239-1810
Email: susan.hollenkamp@iowadot.us

FHWA Division TA Coordinator
John Gibson
FHWA – IA Division
105 6th St
Ames, IA 50010
Tel: 515-233-7324
Email: Johnnie.Gibson@dot.gov

State DOT Website: https://iowadot.gov/systems_planning/Grant-Programs/Transportation-Alternatives

TA Program Structure, Policies, and Procedures

Application timeline: Applications close usually in fall but are delayed this year (2022). Please see website for more information.
TA program structure: Iowa’s TAP program can be accessed in two ways. Statewide and multi-regional projects should apply directly to the Iowa DOT by October 1 annually for consideration in the Statewide TAP program. Access to funding for smaller, local projects is dependent on geographic location.
Application tips: Applicants interested in the Statewide TAP program should contact the Iowa DOT for additional information. Applicants interested in the Local Project TAP program should contact their local MPO or RPA.
Who is eligible to apply: Local government, regional transportation authorities, transit agencies, natural resource or public land agencies, school districts, non-profit partners, and tribal governments
Application components: Narrative of existing conditions, project concept, connectivity enhancements, project readiness, environmental conditions, detailed map identifying the project location, sketch plan of the project, digital photographs, project costs, schedule, public support, endorsement of maintenance plan, ROW, minority impact statement
Selection criteria: Statewide or multi-regional impact of the project, degree of enhancement of the quality or utility of the system, state or multi-regional tourism benefits, and degree of statewide or multi-regional planning implemented.
Is there an advisory committee?: Yes
Advisory committee members: Iowa Transportation Commission members
Project award minimum: None.
Project award maximum: $1 million
Match requirement: 20%

More information on Iowa DOT’s Transportation Alternatives program can be found here.