Committee debates loosening Transportation Alternatives rules, considers temporary cap increase

Feb 27, 2026

The House Transportation Committee discussed removing a 50% statutory set‑aside for water‑quality projects in the Transportation Alternatives program and whether to temporarily raise the per‑project cap (currently $600,000) to clear a backlog; members asked agency staff for data and asked legislative counsel to draft bill language.

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The House Transportation Committee on Feb. 26 debated whether to remove a 50% statutory set‑aside for water‑quality projects within the Transportation Alternatives (TA) program and whether to temporarily raise the per‑project cap to help obligate federal funds.

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