The next round of Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funding is opened on October 1st.

NORTPO staff are available to support communities throughout the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) application process. We can help identify eligible project ideas, review application guidelines, and provide technical assistance with mapping, walkability assessments, and required documentation. Our team can also connect applicants with partners, assist in developing project narratives, and ensure proposals align with program priorities like safety, accessibility, and community connectivity. Whether you are just exploring a project concept or finalizing your submission, NORTPO is here to help strengthen applications and increase the likelihood of success.

Link for more information: https://oklahoma.gov/odot/business-center/local-government-resource-center/transportation-alternatives-program.html

Eligible Project Types (TA Program)

· Pedestrian & Bike – sidewalks, trails, curb ramps, bike lanes/parking, bridges, ADA upgrades, lighting & safety

· Safe Routes – help kids, older adults, & people with disabilities reach schools, clinics, markets, transit

· Rail-to-Trail – convert abandoned rail corridors into trails; rail-with-trail projects

· Community Improvements – remove outdoor ads, vegetation management, rehab historic transportation facilities

· Historic/Scenic Streetscapes – overlooks, landscaping, streetscaping, restore depots, bridges, lighthouses

· Safe Routes to School – crosswalks, sidewalks, bike routes/parking, traffic calming near schools