Contact: Krista Sides
NR 20-324
November 2, 2020

LITTLE ROCK (11-2) – The Arkansas Department of Transportation has announced the award recipients
for its Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for 2020.

The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) provides funding for programs and projects defined as
“transportation alternatives” for pedestrians, bicyclists and other non-motorized forms of
transportation. It was authorized by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. It is a
reimbursement-type grant program that provides for an 80 percent federal share and a 20 percent local
match from eligible applicants.

Under the TAP program, eligible projects can include construction of on-road and off-road trail facilities
that include sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, lighting and other safetyrelated infrastructure. Conversion of abandoned railroad corridors for pedestrian and bicycle trails is
also eligible.

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP)is funded through a portion of TAP funds set aside specifically for
recreational trails. These funds are eligible for maintenance and restoration of existing trails,
development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and trail linkages, and construction of
new trails.

In accordance with Federal guidelines, the funding allocated for these programs cannot be utilized for
highway construction.

For 2020, a total of 78 TAP applications ($22.8 million) were received and 43 projects were awarded
for $8.9 million. A total of 34 RTP applications ($9.3 million) were received and 12 RTP projects were
awarded for $1.2 million.

To be notified of future funding cycles for these programs, please subscribe to ARDOT’s Local Public
Agency Information at https://ardot.gov/divisions/program-management/local-federal-aid-project-administration-lfpa/

A complete listing of all award recipients and project names is attached.