Eligibility Guidelines for PLH Transportation Planning Funds

Federal Land Management Agency (FLMA) Transportation Planning Activities Eligible for PLH Funds Pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 204(i)(2)

[References used for development of this list are the statutorily defined list of eligible activities under 23 U.S.C. 505, State planning and research (SPR), and the general eligibility established by guidelines for transportation planning under 23 U.S.C. 134 and 135 (“necessary to carry out the statutorily defined function”). These references have been adapted to reflect the needs and activities of Federal land management agencies to conduct necessary transportation planning.]

  • Engineering surveys and investigations.
  • Economic surveys and investigations.
  • Planning of future FLMA transportation programs.
  • Planning of future FLMA public transportation systems.
  • Planning of the financing of future FLMA highway and public transportation systems.
  • FLMA transportation planning and coordination with metropolitan and statewide transportation planning.
  • Development and implementation of FLMA management systems, including such activities as traffic data collection and analysis, pavement and bridge inspections, and safety audits.
  • Studies of the economy, safety and convenience of surface transportation systems.
  • Studies of the desirable regulation and equitable funding of surface transportation systems.
  • Technology deployment and transfer activities necessary in connection with the planning, design, construction, management, and maintenance of FLMA highway, public transportation, and intermodal transportation systems.
  • Study and training on engineering standards and construction materials for FLMA highway, public transportation, and intermodal transportation systems.
  • Study and training on evaluation and accreditation of inspection and testing materials for FLMA highway, public transportation and intermodal transportation systems.
  • Study and training on the regulation and funding of FLMA highway, public transportation, and intermodal transportation systems.
  • Other similar or related activities deemed necessary to carry out the FLMA transportation planning process required by 23 U.S.C. 204.

FINAL REVISED 1.19.06