Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program
Webinar on May 24th
The 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TASA) will begin accepting applications on May 30, 2023. TASA provides funding for projects that enhance pedestrian and bicycle facilities, improve access to public transportation, create safe routes to schools, preserve historic transportation structures, provide environmental mitigation, create trails that serve a transportation purpose, and promote safety and mobility.
The eligible applicants for TASA funding program include local governments; regional transportation authorities; transit agencies; natural resource or public land agencies; school districts, local education agencies or schools; tribal governments; any nonprofit entity; and any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for oversight of transportation or recreational trails.
Project sponsors are required to submit a draft application by July 17, 2023. A meeting with PennDOT District and Planning Partner staff will be held to review the draft application. Final applications are due by September 15, 2023.
An informational webinar will be held on May 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. PennDOT strongly recommends that project sponsors and their consultants attend the webinar. Webinar details and program guidance can be found on PennDOT’s TASA website here.
In addition to TASA funding, the NEPA MPO also has funding available for the Carbon Reduction Program and the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program (Carbon County only). The funding eligibility and requirements for these programs is similar to the TASA Program. Applicants submitting projects under the TASA Program will be screened for eligibility for funding through these programs as well.
For more information or questions, contact Kate McMahon, Senior Transportation Services Manager, at 570-655-5581 ext. 249 or kmcmahon@nepa-alliance.org.
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DCED Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant Program Now Open
Application Deadline is July 31
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is currently accepting applications for funding through its Multimodal Transportation Fund for 2023-2024. The application period closes on July 31, 2023.
Funding can be used to coordinate local land use with transportation assets to enhance existing communities; for projects related to streetscapes, lighting, sidewalk enhancement and pedestrian safety; for projects improving connectivity or utilization of existing transportation assets; and for projects related to transit-oriented development. Municipalities, counties, school districts, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, ports, rail freight and passenger rail entities are eligible to apply. A local match of 30% is required. More information can be found on the DCED website here.
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Safe Streets and Roads for All Program Program
Applications Due by July 10
The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program is now open through July 10, 2023. The program supports the development of a comprehensive safety action plan (Action Plan) that identifies the most significant roadway safety concerns in a community and the implementation of projects and strategies to address roadway safety issues. Two types of grants are awarded- Planning and Demonstration Grants to complete an Action Plan and Implementation Grants to implement the Action Plan. More information can be found here.
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Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)
Spring 2023 Classes
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The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA) has partnered with PennDOT to offer the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) training series in all seven NEPA counties: Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill, and Wayne counties.
Roadside Vegetation Control
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Pike County Training Center
135 Pike County Blvd.
Lords Valley, PA 18428
(570) 296-1960
Municipal Stormwater Facilities Program
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
NEPA Alliance
1151 Oak Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 655-5581
Safe Driver
Thursday, June 22, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Chestnuthill Township Building
271 Route 715 South
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
(570) 992-7247
Stormwater Control Measures
Thursday, June 29, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Chestnuthill Township Building
271 Route 715 South
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
(570) 992-7247
Active Transportation Plans
Friday, June 30, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
NEPA Alliance
1151 Oak Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 655-5581
To register, visit the PennDOT LTAP website and log on using your username and password. First time users must set up an account by clicking on “Create Account.” For technical assistance when registering, call: 1-800-FOR-LTAP (1-800-367-5827) or contact Daniel Yelito, Transportation Services Manager, NEPA Alliance at 570-655-5581 ext. 264 or email dyelito@nepa-alliance.org.
LTAP will also continue offering online classes, webinars and virtual drop-in sessions. To learn more about upcoming virtual offerings, visit the PennDOT LTAP website.
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Upcoming NEPA MPO Meetings:
June 20,2023- Joint Technical Committee and Policy Board Meeting
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Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance | 1151 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640 |
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