The Transportation Enhancement (TE) and Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ) programs award Federal funding to those projects which provide improvements to specific aspects of the transportation network. Projects under these programs are 80% Federally funded, with a 20% local or State match required for implementation. At this point, the next round of funding has not been announced.

The 1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) called for a 10-percent share of all Surface Transportation Program funds to be used for transportation enhancement activities. The intent of the program is to develop and reinforce “livable communities” by funding projects that preserve the historic culture of the transportation system and/or enhance the operation of the system for users. Eligible projects might include: -Historic preservation -Landscaping and other scenic beautification -Scenic or historic highway programs, including tourist or visitor’s center facilities -Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites -Pedestrian or Bicycle Facilities – Sidewalks, trails, storage facilities, promotional activities, safety education, etc. -Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities including railroads and canals - Preservation of abandoned railway corridors Related TE Links: NHDOT TE Website Past TE Projects Citizens Guide to TE

The 1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) established the CMAQ Program, substantially expanding the focus and purpose of federal transportation funding and programs to address air quality. CMAQ specifically provides assistance for air quality and congestion mitigation projects in urbanized areas which have been identified as non-attainment. Eligible projects must show an air quality benefit and may fall under any of the following categories: Transit - Construction, equipment, parking for transit services, or operating expenses for new and improved transit services for a maximum of three years, etc. Other Shared Ride – Vanpool and carpool programs, and parking for such services, etc. Highway or Road – Traffic management and control services, signalization projects, intersection improvements, and construction and dedication of high-occupancy vehicle lanes, etc. Demand Management – Employer trip reduction programs, transportation management programs, flexible work schedule programs, vehicle restriction programs, etc.; Pedestrian or Bicycle Facilities – Sidewalks, trails, storage facilities, promotional activities, etc.; Inspection and Maintenance Programs (I/M) and Traffic Control Measures - (TCMs) not covered by the preceding categories Education and outreach to increase public knowledge of transportation-related air pollution emissions, and opportunities to reduce them. Related TE Links: NHDOT CMAQ Website Past Projects Citizens Guide to CMAQ

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