ODOT PROGRAM RESOURCE GUIDE – MULTI-MODAL / OTHER
Transportation Enhancements
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Purpose/ Applicants |
This program provides funds for projects that enhance surface transportation by improving the cultural, historic, aesthetic and environmental aspects. |
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Funding |
ODOT’s Enhancement funds are solely for state-owned and/or state-maintained facilities, and those projects sponsored by local governments outside the county boundaries of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), unless the local is within a small MPO (population less than 200,000) that has joined the ODOT program. The program pays 80% of eligible costs for construction and/or eligible acquisition activities up to a specified maximum amount. |
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Eligibility |
Projects must meet the following criteria: 1. Have a direct relationship to surface transportation. 2. Demonstrate a public benefit 3. Be accessible to the general public or targeted to a broad segment of the general public, and be available for public use throughout its reasonable life 4. Meet criteria for at least one of the three eligible categories (Historic & Archaeological; Scenic & Environmental; Bicycle & Pedestrian) 5. If categorized as Historic, must be listed on or been determined by the State Historic Preservation Office to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places 6. If not categorized as an acquisition project, must be on existing public right-of-way 7. Local cash match must be committed and identified 8. Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to maintain the project after construction is complete 9. Applicant must have no maintenance issues with past performance concerning liability, negligence or safety 10. Applicant must be a local government |
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Application Process |
The project solicitation process begins January 1st of each year with a Letter of Interest to determine a project’s eligibility. Sponsors of eligible projects are then invited to complete an application. Applicants are notified of funding by that fall. |
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Selection Process |
A 100-point criteria-based rating system is used to evaluate projects; 50 points are reserved for ODOT districts and 50 points for Central Office. A combined team reviews the total scores and makes recommendations for project selection. |
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Contact |
District Planning & Program Administrator (See ODOT Contacts sheet for listing) , Program Manager, Local Projects, (614) 644-8211 |