News & MDOT Awarded Projects The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants to congratulate our local partners for their outstanding achievement in securing various federal grants during the past month. These grants will provide essential
funding for crucial projects, from infrastructure improvements to community development initiatives, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for all Marylanders. We celebrate these accomplishments and look forward to the positive impact these investments will have in our State. These awards include: Awarded Projects Port Security Grant Program - August 23, 2024 The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) awarded $489,000 to the Maryland Port Administration (MPA). The Implementation of Cybersecurity Resilience Enhancements for Critical Services project will enable the MPA to analyze
inter-dependencies between operating critical infrastructure and associated cybersecurity workflows, with the objective of identifying and resolving resiliency gaps in systems and networks hindering the systematic deployment of cybersecurity remediation processes at MPA Marine Terminals. Airport Infrastructure Grant Program/ Supplemental Discretionary Grant Program - September 6, 2024 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $19,349,912 to the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA). The DX-DY Apron Reconstruction at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport project will reconstruct the asphalt pavement in the apron between Concourses DX and DY as well as Taxiway T between Taxiways B and C, and incorporates numerous features to improve sustainability and resiliency of the BWI Marshall Airfield, such as drainage system improvements, installation of an oil-water separator, LED light fixtures, and light-colored concrete pavement that will not contribute to urban heat island effect. Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program - September 17, 2024 The USDOT awarded $1,000,000 to MDOT's Office of Real Estate and Economic Development (ORED). The Baltimore Region Asset Scan for Springboarding Transit Oriented Development through Innovative Financing project will enable MDOT to perform an asset scan to evaluate potential transit-oriented
development (TOD) and parking optimization opportunities at commuter rail stations owned by MDOT. With the State of Maryland currently lacking in TOD, its existing transit assets and stations are not optimized to fulfil their role in connecting people, jobs, and opportunities. As a catalyst in driving TOD, MDOT is building a joint development program whereby it pursues TOD development on State-owned land adjacent to its transit systems. Currently, MDOT has more than 300 acres of State-owned land
adjacent to transit that is primarily serving as free parking lots for transit riders and adjacent uses. If you have a recently awarded project that you would like to highlight in the next newsletter, reach out to us! |
Under the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program, SHA (with DNR as a technical partner) submitted the Reducing Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions in Maryland Through Planning, Design, and Technology project, which would bring together SHA’s long-term goals of roadway safety and environmental stewardship with DNR’s leadership in wildlife conservation. The project will address the
impacts of development and habitat fragmentation to wildlife, as highlighted in the 2015-25 Maryland State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). It will build on strategies outlined in the MDOT 2050 Statewide Transportation Plan (STP) and the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) to minimize environmental impacts and reduce roadway fatalities. Under the
FRA’s Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program, MDOT
submitted the Rosedale, Maryland Grade Crossing Improvement project, which would
address critical safety issues at four private highway-rail grade crossings in Baltimore County that have experienced a higher-than-average number of incidents, including an National Transportation Safety Board investigated collision. For this project, MDOT will partner with CSXT and Baltimore County. Under the FAA’s Contract Tower Program, MAA submitted the Martin State Airport (MTN) Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Replacement project, which would replace the 82-year-old ATCT, one of the nation's oldest, greatly improving overall controller line-of-sight, depth perception, ADA compliance and
working environment. The new tower will be a stand-alone facility located near the airfield midpoint, on an elevated site providing climate change and operational resiliency. For more information about the projects submitted by MDOT, visit our webpage for more information. National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Round 1 - Conditional Awards Announced for Maryland! The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Public Law 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021), includes important new programs to address climate
change by reducing carbon emissions. Among these programs is a national Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Program to provide funding that FHWA shall distribute among the states to strategically deploy EV charging infrastructure and to establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection, access and reliability. On July 10, 2024,
Governor Wes Moore issued a press release to announce conditional awards for 23 projects spanning 15 counties in Maryland. These projects will use more than $12.1 million in federal investments to install public, convenient and reliable DC fast chargers along the state’s designated EV Alternative Fuel Corridors. Click here to learn about the 23 projects receiving conditional awards. To learn more about the NEVI Formula Program, click here. New Grant Resources We would like to highlight the USDOT Key Notices of Funding Opportunity Tracker. It has recently been updated to reflect new anticipated
opening dates for key programs. Timelines are subject to change. One highlighted program anticipated to open in fall 2024 is: Please let us know if we can coordinate with you or partner on an application. |
Open Federal IIJA Opportunities FHWA: Bridge Investment Program (Planning & Bridge Projects) - Rolling submissions for FY25 funds due October 1, 2024 (Planning) and November 1, 2024 (Bridge Projects). Rolling submissions for FY26 funds due October 1, 2025 (Planning) and November 1, 2025 (Bridge Projects). HUD: Pathways
to Removing Obstacles to Housing - Due October 15, 2024 FHWA: Low-Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) - Due November 25, 2024 USDOT: Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program - Submissions for FY25 funds due January 13, 2025. Submissions for FY26 funds due January 13, 2026. FHWA: Bridge Investment Program (Large Bridge Project Grants) - Consideration for FY26 funds due August 1, 2025. FHWA: Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program - Considerations for FY26 funding due August 1, 2025. FHWA: Culvert Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) - Rolling submissions for FY24 funds due August 25, 2025. Rolling
submissions for FY25 funds due August 24, 2026. Rolling submissions for FY26 funds due August 23, 2027. FHWA: Advanced Digital Construction Management System (ADCMS) - Rolling submissions for FY25 funds due July 31, 2025. Rolling submissions for
FY26 funds due July 31, 2026. |
Other Related Opportunities |
MDOT’s Transportation Resilience Improvement Plan (TRIP) illustrates MDOT’s resilience strategy, offering comprehensive goals and strategies to advance resilience improvements across the State. FHWA’s MD Division Office has accepted this document and the current MDOT PROTECT Priority Resilience Project List, which allows MDOT to reduce the
non-federal share to 10% when compared to the typical 80/20 federal/state split. MDOT encourages local jurisdictions and MPOs to include resilience projects in their Priority Letters. If the projects are included on the MDOT priority list and are incorporated into the STIP/TIP, local agencies can benefit from the reduction in
non-federal share when applying for discretionary funding under PROTECT. For more information, please contact Allison Gost Breitenother, Climate Risk Program Manager at 410-865-1097 or abreitenother@mdot.maryland.gov. MDOT's Carbon Reduction Strategy, a requirement of the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) established under IIJA, outlines a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across Maryland’s transportation sector. Emphasizing the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs), improved public transit options and sustainable
infrastructure development, the Strategy aims to enhance environmental sustainability while supporting economic growth and public health. USDOT's Discretionary Grants Dashboard provides communities with an overview of discretionary grant opportunities that can help meet their transportation infrastructure needs. Visit the Grants Dashboard to learn more, or check out the calendar of open and upcoming grant opportunities. The new Innovative Finance and Asset Concessions Grant Program
(IFACGP) joins the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program, Regional Infrastructure Accelerators
Program, Thriving Communities
Program and other technical assistance opportunities at USDOT that seek to ensure communities have the tools they need to access federal funding and financing for transformative infrastructure projects. Additional USDOT technical assistance resources can be found on the USDOT Navigator. HUD: Thriving Communities Technical Assistance (TCTA) Program - Request technical assistance using this form. Sustainable Maryland August Climate Webinar: Federal and State EV Funding Opportunities (University of Maryland): August's climate webinar on federal and State EV programs, transportation and resilience funding opportunities was held on August 28, 2024. MDOT addressed a variety of grant and resources that exist for addressing transportation
emissions. Click here to view the webinar presentation. The webinar
recording is available to view here. If you are representing a local entity and interested in receiving a letter of support from MDOT for a current or anticipated project, please fill out this request form and reach out to Sean Winkler at swinkler1@mdot.maryland.gov or 410-865-1158. |
Upcoming Meetings & Events The 2024 Thought Leadership Series (virtual): Making Good on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) from the USDOT Project Delivery Center of Excellence - September/October 2024. Register here. The National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) Webinar for applicants and the general public - October 10, 2024, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Register here. The TIP/TIP Process Overview Webinar - November 21, 1-2 p.m. Join Kari Snyder, Regional Planner of the Office of Planning, Programming, and Project Delivery to learn about the State Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP)/ Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Process. Register here. |
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