Rhode Island Transportation Alternatives Program Profile

Rhode Island’s East Bay Bike Path | Photo by TrailLink user yaeldvir

Funding History

Rhode Island Distribution of TE & TA Funds chart by RTC

Rhode Island Combined TE & TA Funds chart by RTC

State DOT Program Staff

State DOT TA Coordinator
Robin Walsh
RI DOT
Two Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401-563-4031
Email: Robin.walsh@dot.ri.gov

FHWA Division TA Coordinator
Michael D’Alessandro
FHWA – RI Division
380 Westminster Mall, Ste 601
Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401-330-5229
Email: michael.dalessandro@dot.gov

State DOT Website: http://www.dot.ri.gov/about/who/intermodal_planning.php

TA Program Structure, Policies, and Procedures

Application timeline: The project selection cycle typically occurs every 2-3 years. The next call for proposals is to be determined.
TA program structure: Through the Transportation Alternatives Program, RIDOT fund a number of programs and projects aimed at making it easier and safer to walk and bike in our communities.
Application tips: The TAP Office offers application training to individual applicants on request.
Application components: Project narrative and budget.
Selection criteria: Eligibility, public demand for the project, relationship of the project to the intermodal transportation system, and significance of the project.
Application tips: The TE program funds project design, engineering and construction.
Is there an advisory committee?: Yes
Advisory committee members: The committee members are appointed by the RIDOT Director.
Project award minimum: $100,000
Project award maximum: None
Match requirement: 20%

More information on RIDOT’s TA program can be found here.