Guidance and Information

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued Guidance for Transportation Enhancement (TE) Activities on December 17, 1999. FHWA periodically makes corrections and clarifications, which are noted in the text. This guidance and information will help States and project sponsors meet requirements and provide best practices for accessibility, design, construction, and maintenance for the TE Activities. This guidance and information remains in effect for TE funds provided to the States through Federal Fiscal Year 2012.

The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) replaced the TE Activities with the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) effective October 1, 2012. See the TAP Guidance and Information webpage.

See also:

FHWA Policy and Guidance Center
The PGC provides a central location of laws, policies, and guidance about the Federal-aid Highway Program.

Federal-aid Essentials for Local Public Agencies
Federal-aid Essentials offers a central online library of informational videos and resources, designed specifically for local public agencies.

Transportation Alternatives Data Exchange

The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy operates the Transportation Alternatives Data Exchange (TrADE). Many resources were developed under an FHWA cooperative agreement from 1996 through September 2013.

• TA Basics
• State Profiles
• Publications

Transportation Enhancement Activities Guidance

• FHWA Guidance for Transportation Enhancement Activities (HTML)
  This version incorporates updated information and corrections.
• FHWA Guidance for Transportation Enhancement Activities (PDF 200 K)
  This is the original guidance issued December 17, 1999. It does not incorporate updates or corrections.
  • SAFETEA-LU Amendments
• Eligibility Requirements
• Guiding Principles and Questions for TE Activities
• Q & A
  • General TE Questions and Answers
  • Questions/Comments for Discussion at the TE Professionals Seminar, June 25-26, 2003
  • Questions/Answers for Discussion at the TE Professionals Seminar, July 26-27, 2005
• FHWA SAFETEA-LU Fact Sheet for Transportation Enhancements
• TE Program Brief

Related Guidance, Information, and Resources

Note: The links below take you to the TAP resource pages.

• Accessibility Guidance
• Financial Management Guidance
• State Practices
• Other Related FHWA Guidance and Information
  A project eligible for TE funding must meet Federal environmental, project administration, and right-of-way requirements.
• Additional Resources