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Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)

The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) allocates federal funds to transportation improvement projects that “expand travel choice, strengthen the local economy, improve the quality of life, and protect the environment." TAP is a new legislative program that was authorized in 2012 by federal transportation legislation, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).

With certain exceptions, projects that met eligibility criteria for the Safe Routes to School Program, Transportation Enhancements, and/or the Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities Program will be eligible TAP projects. All interested parties should review the “Ineligible Activities” section of the Federal Highway Administration Interim TAP Guidance to determine if federal eligibility changes pursuant to MAP-21 may impact a proposed TAP project.

WisDOT anticipates accepting TAP applications beginning in October 2013, with awards announced in early 2014. In the interim, applicants should become familiar with the below-listed documents and resources:

• National Transportation Alternatives Clearinghouse web site
• WisDOT TAP Fact Sheet
• Federal Highway Administration Interim TAP Guidance

Please direct TAP questions to the appropriate WisDOT contact person listed below.

Regional local program contacts

Southwest Region

Michael Erickson
michael.erickson@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (608) 246-5361
Fax: (608) 246-3819

Southeast Region

Robert Schmidt
robert1.schmidt@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (262) 548-8789
Fax: (262) 521-4425

Northeast Region

Glenn Landis
glenn.landis@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (920) 492-4110
Fax: (920) 492-5711

North Central Region

Joe Benbenek
joseph.benbenek@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (715) 365-5714
Fax: (715) 365-5780

Northwest Region

Bill Zimmer
william.zimmer@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (715) 635-5014
Fax: (715) 635-2309

Statewide Contact

Tressie Kamp
tressie.kamp@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (608) 266-3973
Fax: (608) 266-0658

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Questions about the content of this page:
Tressie Kamp, tressie.kamp@dot.wi.gov
Last modified: May 14, 2013