Transportation Enhancements (TE) Funds

In 1991, the US Department of Transportation turned its sights on developing a more modally balanced transportation system by encouraging projects that are "more than asphalt, concrete, and steel." The focus of building our transportation system now involves consideration of environmental, cultural, economic, and social conditions in an effort to create a more balanced transportation system which provides people with choices and with a richer experience. The TE program provides for the implementation of a variety of nontraditional projects, with examples ranging from the restoration of historic transportation facilities, to bike and pedestrian facilities, to landscaping and scenic beautification, and to the mitigation of water pollution from highway runoff.

2007 Transportation Enhancement Project Funding

On September 6, 2007 MVRPC’s Board of Directors approved the revised Policies and Procedures for the TE program. The Board also authorized MVRPC staff to solicit for new TE Projects. Subsequently, staff solicited MVRPC area jurisdictions beginning on September 7, 2007. MVRPC closed the requests for funding applications on November 7, 2007. A summary list of 2007 TE project applications is available for review online.

2007 Approved Project Funding summary

On March 6, 2008, the MVRPC Board approved nearly $3 million for 9 TE projects. Please see the detailed project award lists below.

Previously Approved TE Projects

On February 2, 2006 MVRPC's Board approved nearly $2.5 million for 8 TE projects. Click the link below for more information: