Regional Transportation Funding Programs

A portion of the federal funds available in Iowa has been distributed to RPAs to allow for localized decision making. Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) and Transportation Enhancement (TE) funds are available for regional programming.

The STP program is intended to aid jurisdictions with the funding for any road or bridge projects on the federal-aid system, for transit capital improvements, or for transportation planning activities.

The TE program is intended to fund the enhancement or preservation of transportation related projects. Eligible project categories include:

Facilities for pedestrians and bicycles

Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic transportation sites

Scenic or historic highway programs

Landscaping and other scenic beautification

Historic preservation of transportation facilities

Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities

Preservation of abandoned railway corridors

Control and removal of outdoor advertising

Archeological planning and research

Mitigation of water pollution due to highway runoff

Safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists

Historic displays at tourism and welcome centers

Transportation museums