Programs & Regulations

Transportation Enhancement Program

The Proposal - Schedule

• A firm detailed time line work schedule of activities is essential and must include the following:
  • Design completion, Project Initiation meeting, final review meeting, Plans, Specifications, and Estimates submittal, and projected Notice to Proceed date
  • Permit application submittal and projected approval dates
  • Proposed construction advertisement date
  • Expected duration of construction and projected completion date
• Please add six weeks for SHA reviews after the submission of 100 percent complete design plans, specifications, and estimates. Incomplete information will result in additional review time.
• Projects with structures, such as bridges, will need additional time for SHA structure review at about 50 percent design completion.

Important note to potential project sponsors

• The sponsor’s proposed design and construction schedules will be included in the Memorandum of understanding.
• Significant project schedule changes made after acceptance of the proposal by the Executive Committee will result in project funds being withdrawn, and the sponsor being required to reapply during a subsequent Program cycle.
• Project must be advertised for construction within 18 months of the letter notifying the sponsor that funding has been awarded or the funds may be withdrawn.
• The project sponsor must demonstrate and effort to adhere to the schedule.

Proposed projects will be screened and selected for funding based on the following criteria

Eligibility and Selection

• A schedule that can reasonably be met.
• Commitment to advertise for construction within 18 months from the date of the award.
• Performance of project sponsor on previous Transportation Enhancement Program projects.

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