STP ENHANCEMENT

STP Enhancement funds are available to state, local and federal agencies, universities, and Indian Tribes for the following transportation enhancement activities:

1. Provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles.
2. Provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicycles.
3. Acquisition of scenic easement and scenic or historic sites.
4. Scenic or historic highway programs, including the provision of tourist or welcome centers.
5. Landscaping and other scenic beautification.
6. Historic preservation.
7. Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities.
8. Preservation of abandoned railway corridors.
9. Control and removal of outdoor advertising.
10. Archaeological planning.
11. Mitigation of water pollution due to highway runoff.
12. Establishment of Transportation Museums.
13. Mitigation of wildlife mortality caused by vehicles.

Projects are solicited through an annual statewide application process from June through January. The process is two-part with an “Intent to Apply” due by the end of June and the full application due by the end of January of the following year. The Enhancement Advisory Committee (EAC), an advisory committee established by the Idaho Transportation Board, then prioritizes project applications within available funding levels. The Idaho Transportation Board has set a $500,000 maximum cap on Federal-aid funds. The match requirement is 7.34 percent. Final project selection is by the Idaho Transportation Board. Information and current year applications are available at the following web site: http://itd.idaho.gov/planning/te/

For additional information on the Enhancement Program, contact Mark McNeese, ITD Enhancement Coordinator by calling (208) 334-8272 or emailing at mark.mcneese@itd.idaho.gov.