The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy operates the Transportation Alternatives Data Exchange (TrADE). Many resources were developed under an FHWA cooperative agreement from 1996 through September 2013.
The links on this page provide tools and resources culled from a wide variety of industry resources ranging from Federal agencies to local privately funding organizations all supporting the goals of Transportation Enhancement Activities.
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Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program
Funds transportation projects that reduce emissions in air quality nonattainment and maintenance areas.
Community Impact Assessment
Addressing community concerns in transportation decisionmaking.
Exemplary Ecosystem Initiatives (EEI)
Doing the Right Thing: Improving Transportation and Enhancing Ecosystems
Environmental Guidebook
Links to FHWA, Federal Transit Administration, and other USDOT policies, procedures, and guidance related to the environment and transportation.
Exemplary Human Environment Initiatives (EHEI)
Awarding transportation projects that create or improve conditions for human activities.
Environmental Justice
Avoiding negative impacts, ensuring benefits, and ensuring full and fair participation of all affected communities in transportation decisionmaking.
Environmental Streamlining for Historic Preservation
Examples and Programmatic Agreements to expedite the environmental review process, while protecting and enhancing the environment.
Federal-aid Program Administration Guidance
Guidance on Federal-aid Programs, Stewardship and Oversight, and reconstruction requirements.
Federal-aid Program Contract Administration Guidance
Guidance on contract administration issues including contract provisions, procedures, policies, and requirements.
Federal Lands Highway Program
Provides transportation engineering services for planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of the highways and bridges providing access to federally owned lands.
Historic Preservation Program
The FHWA Historic Preservation and Archeology Program provides guidance and technical assistance to Federal, State, and local government staff regarding Federal laws, regulations, executive orders, policy, procedures, and training on topics related to historic preservation and cultural resources. See also FHWA's Preserve America Memorandum.
It All Adds Up to Cleaner Air
A public education and partnership-building initiative to help regional, State, and community efforts to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.
FHWA Livability Initiative
An overview of FHWA's Livability Initiative to enhance the environmental sensitivity and to help States explore multi-modal transportation options.
Environment
Links to policy and resources on agricultural land, ecosystem management, water quality, wetlands, and wildlife protection and habitat connectivity, including Critter Crossings.
Outdoor Advertising Control Policy
History, overview, studies, and valuable insight into the Federal Outdoor Advertising Control Program.
Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety
The FHWA's Office of Safety develops projects, programs and materials for use in reducing pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities.
Proven Safety Countermeasures
This website highlights several processes, design techniques, or safety countermeasures that are proven to be effective.
Recreational Trails Program
Provides information on recreational trails and trail funding.
Roadside Vegetation Management
The FHWA Roadside Vegetation Program serves as a technical resource for vegetation management.
Safe Routes To School Program
The Program provides funds to the States to substantially improve the ability of primary and middle school students to walk and bicycle to school safely.
Section 4(f) Interactive Tutorial
FHWA's Section 4(f) tutorial was based on one developed by the Maryland State Highway Administration. This new version was substantially updated to reflect the changes brought about under SAFETEA-LU, the new 23 CFR 774 regulation, and to apply to a national audience. It includes multiple sections on the key concepts of Section 4(f) that can be accessed at your own pace, plus project examples and key terms, all arranged in an easily navigable format.
TrailLink 2005 - Federal Highway Administration Presentation by Cynthia J. Burbank
US DOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
Links to the most popular pages and related DOT sites.
Distracted Driving
Distracted driving affects community livability, including pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
Federal Railroad Administration, Highway-Rail Crossing and Trespasser Division
Provides information on safety near railroads.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Programs
Educational outreach, enforcement, and legislation programs to reduce pedestrian and bicycle injuries and fatalities.
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Provides statistical information on transportation and a link to the National Transportation Library.
U.S. Department of Transportation Accessibility Website
The Department is committed to building a transportation system that provides access for all Americans.
U.S. Department of Transportation Preserve America Website
The Department promotes preservation and heritage tourism encouraged by the Preserve America program.
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
The mission of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is to promote the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of our Nation's historic resources, and advise the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy.
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's (ACHP) Guidance on Section 106 Agreement Documents
Preserve America
Preserve America is a White House initiative to encourage and support community efforts for the preservation and enjoyment of our priceless cultural and natural heritage. The goals of the initiative include: a greater shared knowledge about the nation's past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country's cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of our communities.
Historic Preservation Program
The FHWA Historic Preservation and Archeology Program provides guidance and technical assistance to Federal, State, and local government staff regarding Federal laws, regulations, executive orders, policy, procedures, and training on topics related to historic preservation and cultural resources. See also FHWA's Preserve America Memorandum.
National Park Service Heritage Preservation Service
Heritage Preservation Services, National Park Service, helps our nation's citizens and communities identify, evaluate, protect and preserve historic properties for future generations of Americans. Matching Historic Preservation Fund grants to partners--States, Indian tribes, territories, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation--may be used for survey and planning (and some "bricks and mortar" preservation work).
NEPA-NHPA Section 106 Handbook
The "NEPA and NHPA: Handbook for Integrating NEPA and Section 106 Reviews" provides advice to Federal agencies, applicants, project sponsors, and consultants on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 review processes.
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation are ten basic principls created to help preserve the distinctive character of a historic building and its site, while allowing for reasonable change to meet new needs.
Federal Surface Transportation Programs and Transportation Planning for Federal Land Management Agencies-A Guidebook
The guidebook is designed to assist Federal land managers, staff, and partners in developing relationships and in maximizing participation in Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) surface transportation programs.
U.S. Forest Service National Trail Drawings and Specifications
U.S. Forest Service Trail Bridge Catalog [web only]: This website is intended to help land managers and engineers select trail bridge types, decks, rail systems, abutment systems, and materials.
U.S. Forest Service, Grant Programs
The Cooperative Forestry Staff, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, works with States, private landowners, and other partners to promote healthy forests and livable communities throughout the United States. Our programs and partnerships help private landowners and rural communities care for their forests, strengthen local economies, and maintain a high quality of life..
Bureau of Land Management National Scenic and Historic Trails website
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
A government wide compendium of Federal programs, projects, services, and activities.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Promoting health through physical activity.
Environmental Protection Agency - Heat Island Effect
Communities can take steps to lessen the impacts of heat islands through: installing cool or vegetated green roofs; planting trees and vegetation; and switching to cool paving materials.
Institute of Museum and Library Services
An independent grant-making agency of the Federal government to empower museums and libraries nationwide.
National Endowment for the Arts
Dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts.
National Endowment for the Humanities
An independent grant-making agency of the Federal government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities.
National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program
Provides technical assistance from the National Park Service, and has links to NPS funding programs.
National Trails System
A network of scenic, historic, and recreation trails created by the National Trails System Act of 1968. See map.
Office of the Federal Environmental Executive, Whole Building Design Guide
The Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) became effective on January 24, 2006.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Refuge Roads Program (Roads and Trails).
