Overview
The Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) program is a federal program that funds community-based "non-traditional" projects designed to strengthen the cultural, aesthetic, and environmental aspects of the nation's intermodal transportation system. Selected projects include trail, sidewalk, pedestrian improvements, and bicycle improvements.
The New Jersey program is administered by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), in partnership with DVRPC, the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA), and the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization (SJTPO). Eligible projects must fall into one of the following seven categories:
- Design and construction of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized forms of transportation.
- Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trails for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized transportation users.
- Construction of scenic turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas.
- Historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities both land and water such as building structures and canals.
- Community improvement activities, specifically streetscaping and corridor landscaping.
- Environmental mitigation to address stormwater management, control, and water pollution prevention or abatement related to highway construction or due to highway runoff.
- Reduction of vehicle-caused wildlife mortality or restoration and maintenance of connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats.
2025 TA Set-Aside Application Round
The last solicitation round was held in the Spring of 2025. In an effort to strengthen applications, NJDOT, Local Aid, and DVRPC held mandatory pre-application meetings to all potential applicants to discuss their project.