The Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP)
Eligible Project Types
TEP projects must fall into one or more of the following Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) categories to be eligible for funding:
- Provision of Facilities for Bicycles and Pedestrians
- Scenic and Historic Highway Programs
(eligibility requires either inclusion of the National Registry of Historic Places or eligibility status for inclusion by the State Office of Historic Preservation.)
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Landscaping and Other Scenic Beautification
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Preservation of Abandoned Railway Corridors (Including Conversion and Use for Pedestrian and Bicycle Trails)
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Environmental Mitigation to Address Water Pollution Due to Highway Runoff or Reduce Vehicle-caused Wildlife Mortality while Maintaining Habitat Connectivity
In addition to meeting one or more of the categories listed above, the project must have a transportation relationship with the surface transportation system and must be available for public access and use.
The eligible categories are provided by FHWA and pertain to the SAFETEA-LU legislation. For more information on the eligible categories see Chapter 2 of the Guidebook.
