• This program reimburses the project sponsor for costs incurred. It does not provide money up
front.
• A large or expensive project may be split into phases. Each phase must be applied for and
approved individually.
• The funds allocated to a project are fixed. The project sponsor must pay all costs incurred in
excess the funding allocated to the project. Therefore, it is important to develop a good estimate
for the project application.
• The majority of projects will go through a competitive bid process for construction. In some
cases, construction may be done by volunteer or public forces.
Twenty five percent of the annual allocation is provided to the statewide process. This process will focus
on funding Missouri Welcome Centers.
The remaining 75 percent of the funds are distributed to the Transportation Management Areas (TMA)
and MoDOT districts based on relative population. TMAs are metropolitan planning organizations for
areas with a population greater than 200,000. Each TMA has developed its own process for project
selection. Currently, Missouri has three TMAs (EWGCOG – St. Louis area, MARC – Kansas City area,
and OTO – Springfield area). Outside the TMAs, each MoDOT district will identify a local selection
committee.
The local selection committees will be able to set aside funds for emerging needs. The committees have
the authority to decide the amount withheld for emerging needs. The committees also have the authority
to determine the maximum project size and others factors.
The population data used in the distribution of funding is based on the Census 2000. It will not be
updated based on census projections. The next revision to the population data will come from the 2010
census.
What is the Transportation Enhancement Program?
What projects are eligible?
Bicycle and Pedestrian Group
Scenic and Natural Resources Group
Historic and Archeological Group
Project eligibility requirements
Funding information
Project selection process
