Surface Transportation Program (STP)

A new block grant type program established as one of the three major components of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act to supplement the National Highway System (NHS). The STP may be used by states and localities for any roads, including NHS, that are not functionally classified as local or rural minor collectors. These roads are now collectively referred to as Federal-aid roads.

Surface Transportation Program Category 4C for "Urban Mobility/Rehabilitation" (STP4C)

This funding category is to address transportation needs within the urbanized areas with populations of 200,000 or greater. Restrictions for funding include that the projects are to be selected by the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in consultation with the Department (TxDOT). These funds can be used on any roadway with a functional classification greater than a local road or a minor collector. Each urbanized area receives an annual allocation based upon population. Federal funds are allocated through the District (TxDOT) to the qualifying MPO (Austin Transportation Study).

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Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

A State agency responsible for planning, constructing, maintaining, inspecting, regulating, and distributing funding for state transportation facilities including roads, bridges, waterways, and airports (to a degree). TxDOT also provides technical assistance to counties. Formerly known as the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation (SDHPT). Unofficially known as the Highway Department.

Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission (TNRCC)

A State agency charged with protecting water and air resources of the state. TNRCC also regulates hazardous material sites.

Transportation Demand Management (TDM)

TDM includes actions or programs which encourage people to travel at alternative times, or with fewer vehicles to reduce congestion. TDM reduces traffic volumes through methods including: ridesharing, park-and-ride operations, staggered work hours, and transit improvements.

Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

The TIP is a staged, three- to five-year prioritized program of transportation projects covering a metropolitan planning area which is consistent with the metropolitan transportation plan. The projects are recommended from those in the transportation systems management element and the long-range element of the planning process. This program is required for a locality to receive federal transit and highway grants. The selected projects need to be consistent with the transportation plan. The TIP also contains an annual or biennial element which lists all transportation project activities that will receive federal funding for a given 1 or 2 year period. Regulations require the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and state and transit operators to cooperatively develop the TIP and make project selections within expected funding levels.

Transportation Management Area (TMA)

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