Multimodal Access Grant

TDOT’s Multimodal Access Grant is a state-funded program created to support the transportation needs of transit users, pedestrians and bicyclists through infrastructure projects that address existing gaps along state routes. Multimodal facilities play an important role in providing transportation choices for people across Tennessee. With half of all trips in the United States being three miles or less, good walking, biking and transit facilities are essential to the continued growth and success of our towns and cities. Multimodal Access Grant projects are state-funded at 95 percent with a 5 percent local match. Total project costs must not exceed $1 million.

Application Details

Notices of Intent to Apply were accepted through June 28, 2019. Invitiations to apply were sent to eligible applicants in late August. Invited applications were accepted through October 15, 2019. A scoring committee will be reviewing submitted projects in November/December, with an announcement of awards planned for early 2020.

For questions, contact Matthew Cushing at (615)741-2586 or matthew.cushing@tn.gov.  

NOTE: TDOT's mailbox limit is 15MB per email.  

Application and Related Materials

• Current Multimodal Access Guidelines (pdf)
• eGrants Application Portal (website)
  • eGrants Training Video (link)
    
• 2019 Multimodal Access Grant Application Template (pdf)
  
• Multimodal Access Budget Template (xls)
• List of Previous Awards (pdf)
• Local Programs Development Office - Documents (link)

Additional Resources

• TDOT Multimodal Project Scoping Manual (pdf)
• TDOT Roadway Design Guidelines: Section 9 - Multimodal Design (pdf)
• Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) (link)