Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 672 - STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 672-12 - GRANT PROGRAMS
Rule 672-12-.10 - Transportation Enhancement Program
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Scope and Purpose. To make available transportation funds for the purpose of enhancing the transportation environment.
(2) Terms and Conditions. Applicants (mostly local governments) submit projects for consideration by an independent advisory body, the Transportation Enhancement Advisory Panel ("TEA Panel"). The proposed projects must have linkage to the intermodal transportation network and must be eligible in one often specified categories. The State Transportation Board has placed a cap of one million dollars on the amount of money any one project sponsor can receive.
(3) Eligible Recipients. All cities and counties within the State are eligible for funding of design and construction projects. Private nonprofits may be eligible for planning studies.
(4) Criteria for Award. The TEA Panel ranks projects according to category-specific criteria developed by the Panel. However, the State Transportation Board adopted only general criteria for selection.
(5) Directions and Deadlines. The current deadline for applications requesting funding in Fiscal Year 1997 is August 15, 1994. Fiscal Years 1994, 1995, and 1996 are already programmed. To obtain an application form and specific directions, a potential applicant should write or call the Georgia Department of Transportation, Office of Planning, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia 30334 (phone number 404-656-5411).
O.C.G.A. Secs. 32-1-3(18), 32-2-2(7).
