Transportation Alternatives program: statutory split steers half to environmental mitigation

Jan 29, 2026

The Transportation Alternatives (TA) program in the FY27 package is budgeted at roughly $4.5 million; state law requires 50% of TA set‑aside funds be awarded to environmental mitigation projects (salt sheds, stormwater treatment), and grants carry a $600,000 cap.

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The House Committee on Transportation heard that the Transportation Alternatives (TA) program for FY27 carries a proposed allocation of about $4.514 million. Joel Parago of AOT told members TA supports 51 ongoing projects in 34 communities, with 22 expected to be under construction in FY27.

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