WVDOT ROADWAYS

The Transportation Enhancement Program has been a popular funding source for local community development.  This is an 80% federal, 20% local reimbursement grant program for non-traditional transportation related projects. Examples include railway depot restoration, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, rail trails and landscaping.  This, and other grant programs have also become part of West Virginia’s Federal-aid transportation program since passage of the original ISTEA in 1991.

The Recreational Trails Fund Program is available for the construction, upgrade or maintenance of both motorized and non-motorized recreational trails. This is an 80% federal, 20% local reimbursement program that may recognize “in-kind” matches for the local share.

The West Virginia State Trails Program is overseen by the State Trail Coordinator who also serves as the Chairman of the West Virginia Recreational Trails Advisory Board.  The program provides guidance on design, development, training, funding, user conflict, accessibility, resource allocation and statewide infrastructure strategy to interested individuals and organizations.

The National Scenic Byway Program makes funds available for certain approved projects related to officially designated Byways and Backways.  This also is an 80% federal, 20% local reimbursement grant program that may recognize "in-kind" matches for the local share.

The Safe Routes to School Program provides funds to West Virginia to substantially improve the ability of primary and middle school students (grades K-8) to walk and bicycle to school safely.

The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) 
                             
        October 2005 - (approved October 14, 2005)
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The Public Involvement Process Document


Grant Administration
Harold Simmons
Phone:  304 558-3165
Fax:  304 558-3783
Email: harold.r.simmons@wv.gov

Learn more about Grant programs:
• National Scenic Byways Grant Program
• Recreational Trails Fund Grant Program
• Transportation Enhancement Grant Program 
• Safe Routes to Schools Program (SRTS)