Scott Robertson, P.E.
VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau
Telephone: (802) 793-2395
E-mail address: scott.robertson@vermont.gov
The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) provides funding for projects defined as transportation alternatives (click here for additional FHWA guidance), including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public transportation and enhancing mobility, community improvement activities, and environmental mitigation, trails that serve a transportation purpose, and safe routes to school projects.
TAP and MHSMP Grant Information: (grant applications are due by 12/31/2024)
- TAP and MHSMP Grant Application via. Survey Monkey (use link below):
- TAP and MHSMP Application Form - Sample for Reference.pdf
- Vermont Transportation Alternatives Guide SFY 2025.pdf
- Municipal Assistance Section - Salt Shed Application Guide
- TAP Common Questions and Answers
Transportation Alternatives Program - Past Grant Awards
- SFY 2024 TAP and MHSMP Grant Awards
- SFY 2023 TAP Grant Awards
- SFY 2022 TAP Grant Awards
- SFY 2021 TAP Grant Awards
- SFY 2020 TAP Grant Awards
- SFY 2019 TAP Grant Awards
- SFY 2018 TAP Grant Awards
- SFY 2017 TAP Grant Awards
- SFY 2016 TAP Grant Awards
Useful Links and Resources:
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Resources
- Municipal Assistance Section - Salt Shed Application Guide
- Report on Shared-use Path and Sidewalk Costs (2020)
- FHWA Federal-Aid Essentials (training videos and documents)
- Policy - Enhancements to Transportation Projects
- Crosswalk Guidance and Treatment (2019)
- Vermont Local Roads Website
- Vermont Tactical Basin Information
- ANR Lakes and Ponds Website
- ANR DEC Permits (Stream Alt., Wetlands, Lakes & Shoreland Permits)
- Vermont Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) General Permits)
- ANR Natural Resources Atlas
- ANR DEC Clean Water Grants
- ANR DEC Clean River Management
- Agency of Natural Resources Municipal Roads General Permit Website: