TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP)

Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)

NMDOT Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program Guide (FFY 2026+)

TAP is a federal reimbursement program that funds pedestrian and bicycle facilities or related multimodal infrastructure projects or activities.  Projects may include planning, design, construction or maintenance.  TAP is administered through the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), who coordinates through SERTPO for carrying out specific TAP functions.  The SERTPO receives initial applications from its entities with final applications submitted to NMDOT, all according to the Program Guide.  Funding cycles occur approximately every two years.

NMDOT Multimodal Planning and Programs Bureau
Angelica Trujillo, Active Transportation Programs Coordinator

RTP is a federal reimbursement program that funds recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both non-motorized and motorized trail purposes.  Projects may include planning, design, construction or maintenance.  RTP is administered through the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), who coordinates with SERTPO for specific RTP functions.  The SERTPO receives initial applications from its entities with final applications submitted to NMDOT, all according to the Program Guide.  Funding cycles occur approximately every two years.

NMDOT Multimodal Planning and Programs Bureau
Angelica Trujillo, Active Transportation Programs Coordinator

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ)

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Non-Mandatory & Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Program Guide (FFY 2026-2028)

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program is federally funded and administered by the NMDOT Research and Climate Action Bureau. CMAQ funding supports surface transportation projects or related projects that contribute to air quality improvements and congestion relief. Funding cycles are approximately every two years and application requirements are provided in a CMAQ Non-Mandatory Program Guide.  Per the Program Guide, projects must demonstrate that they will effectively reduce net air pollution, through reductions in vehicle miles traveled, fuel consumption and other factors.

NMDOT Research and Climate Action Bureau
Sharon Cruz, CMAQ & CRP Program Coordinator

Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Non-Mandatory & Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Program Guide (FFY 2026-2028)

The Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) is a reimbursement, federally-funded program intended to reduce transportation carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from on-road highway sources.  The program is administered by the NMDOT Research and Climate Action Bureau.  Funding cycles are approximately every two years, and application requirements are provided in the Carbon Reduction Program Guide, released at the beginning of each application cycle.  Per the Program Guide, a project must demonstrate that it will effectively reduce transportation Co2 emissions.

NMDOT Research and Climate Action Bureau
Sharon Cruz, CMAQ & CRP Program Coordinator

DATES TO REMEMBER

TAP-RTP-CMAQ-CRP Timeline & Deadlines

Nov 4, 2024 – Call-for-Projects opens for TAP, RTP, CMAQ and CRP

Jan 9, 2025 – PFFs Due to SERTPO

Feb 17, 2025 – Final Applications Due to SERTPO

Mar 14, 2025 – Final Applications Due to NMDOT for TAP, RTP, CMAQ and CRP Programs

HOW TO APPLY

Eligible applicants may apply according to the deadlines set by NMDOT and SERTPO.

Program Guides

See below for NMDOT Program Guides released Nov 4, 2024.

TAP/RTP Program Guide

CMAQ/CRP Program Guide

For application forms, please contact Mary Ann Burr.