Funding Information

Federal surface transportation law provides flexibility to fund pedestrian and bicycle projects and activities from several transportation funding programs.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Funding Opportunities (PDF, 719KB)
This is a table indicating potential eligibility for pedestrian and bicycle projects under U.S. Department of Transportation surface transportation funding programs.
- Frequently asked Questions and Answers Concerning Bike Sharing Relative to the United States Department of Transportation
Federal-Aid Highway Program Funding for Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities and Programs
- FY 1992 to 2020
- FY 1988 to 1991 (Pre-ISTEA)
Funding Federal-aid Highways (HTML / PDF).
This report explains how Federal-aid highway funding works.
Transportation Governance and Finance: A 50-State Review of State Legislatures and Departments of Transportation (4.9 MB)
This is a comprehensive reference tool about how States and the District of Columbia govern and pay for their transportation systems.
Financial Management Guidance

Federal-Aid Highway Program Funding for Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities and Programs
FY 1992 to 2020 (Millions of Dollars)

Chart showing level of funding over time, from 1992 to 2020, for TE, SRTS & NTPP, ARRA, and Total Obligations. Amounts are shown in millions and range from $0 to $1400. For detailed description of funding please see: www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_pedestrian/funding/bipedfund.cfm — Source data: FHWA Fiscal Management Information System FY 1992 to 2020 Obligations

Legend

CMAQ: Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program
TE TAP TA: Transportation Enhancement (apportioned 1992-2012); Transportation Alternatives Program (2013-2015); Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (2016-2020).
SRTS NTPP: Safe Routes to School Program and Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program (2005-2012, available until expended)
RTP: Recreational Trails Program. Some States code RTP funds for nonmotorized trails as bicycle and pedestrian projects
STBG/STP Other: Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (formerly Surface Transportation Program), excluding TE TAP TA, and excluding STP Safety beginning FY 2002 (STP Safety was insignificant until FY 2002).