To sponsor a Transportation Enhancement project, an applicant must follow the state and federal rules for
using federal funds. The state and federal guidelines for these projects can be found in the Local Public
Agency Manual at www.modot.mo.gov/business/documents/TABLECON2.pdf and the Code of Federal
Regulations, respectively. A Transportation Enhancement project must adhere to the following
guidelines. Local committees can apply tighter guidelines at their discretion. Please contact the
appropriate MoDOT district staff listed on page 22 of this guide for more information.
• Meet at least one of the 12 transportation enhancement activities
• Have a direct relationship to an intermodal transportation system in terms of function, proximity
or impact
• Involve activities that are over-and-above normal transportation practice
• Provide public access for at least 25 years
The property must be either owned by the project sponsor or involve a permanent lease.
• Have a project maintenance plan for at least 25 years
• Be sponsored by a local government or public agency
If the applicant is a state or federal agency, then the applicant must include a resolution
from the local governing councils or commissions supporting the project.
• Meet the minimum project size of $25,000 in federal funding for enhancement projects
• Provide a local match of at least 20 percent of the total project cost or the minimum required by
the local committee
• Minimum total project cost is $31,250. This includes the $25,000 in federal funds and $6,250 in
local match, assuming that a 20 percent match is required.
• The maximum federal funds per project will be $175,000. Requests in excess of $175,000 of
Federal Funds will not be considered. Projects of greater cost may be eligible for selection
assuming the local agency can provide the additional funds.
• Be governed by the Local Public Agency Manual and other design guidance adopted by the local
committees
• One application will be accepted per political sub-division, and the project must be owned,
operated and maintained by the applicant.
