What are the different categories from which transportation projects can be funded?
• National Highway System (NHS): funding for roads designated as part of the National Highway System, primarily those roads important to interstate travel and national defense. • Surface Transportation Program (STP): funding for a wide variety of transportation projects including road, transit and other modes. STP funding cannot be spent on roads classified as local. • Interstate Maintenance Funds (IM): funding for maintenance activities along the interstate system including High-Occupancy Vehicle lanes and other projects that will not add capacity to an existing roadway. • Transportation Enhancement Setaside Funds (TEA projects) (Q22): funding for enhancement activities such as limited bicycle and pedestrian projects, streetscapes and historic preservation. • Safety Construction Setaside Funds: funding for safety projects including hazard elimination and at-grade railroad crossings. • Bridge Funds (Ql0/Q11): funding for any public bridge reconstruction or rehabilitation. • Special and
