The application period has closed and grants have been awarded for the Fiscal Year 2019 Transportation Alternatives Program funds that are administered by the MPO.
Project Awards
The MPO Policy Committee on April 16, 2015, approved the award of TAP funds for federal fiscal year 2019, following the recommendations of the MPO Funding Subcommittee. Five of the 12 TAP applications will receive some level of funding, including:
Polk County – Mark C. Ackelson Trail, Phase 3
Des Moines – 6th Avenue Streetscape Project, Phase 1
Bondurant – Gay Lea Wilson Trail East, Segment 3
Des Moines – Ingersoll Avenue Streetscape, Phase 2
Ankeny – Safe Routes to School, School Zone Flashing Beacons
Final FFY 2019 TAP Project Scoresheet with Award Amounts
STP and TAP Projects and Applications Map
Map of projects applying for and receiving funds from the Surface Transportation Program (STP) and Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP).
Source: Des Moines Area MPO
All Applications Received for FFY 2019 TAP Funds
Ankeny – Safe Routes to School, School Zone Flashing Beacons
Bondurant – Main Street Streetscape Completion
Bondurant – US 65/Lincoln Street Underpass
Bondurant – Gay Lea Wilson Trail East, Segment 3
Clive – Little Walnut Creek Trail Extension
Des Moines – Ingersoll Avenue Streetscape, Phase 2
Des Moines – 6th Avenue Streetscape Project, Phase 1
Grimes – East 1st/IA 44 Trail and NE Edgewood Trail
Polk County – Mark C. Ackelson Trail, Phase 3
Waukee – Kettlestone Development Trail Amenities
Waukee – Trailhead Public Art and Amenities
TAP Project Scoresheet
Federal Fiscal Year 2019 STP-TAP Funding Resources:
This year’s application deadline has passed. Applications for FFY 2020 STP-TAP funding will be posted in October 2015.
STP Guidelines and Schedule
Application Questions (online submittal only):
Additional Resources:
Appendix E: Project Selection Methodology and Project List
Setting Our Sights: Performance Measures and Targets
Trail Gap Map
Freight Impediments Report
On-Street Bikeway Feasibility Report
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Readiness Report
Congestion Management Process
Technical Resources