Connecting Capital to Communities - Implementation of Federal Programs and Grants

• Consider the processes used to secure federal support.

• Identify the steps involved – from concept development through implementation – in a transportation-infrastructure improvement project to enhance safety and mobility.

• Discover how to identify and prioritize projects based on performance 

Communities need modern infrastructure to thrive. A shortage of reliable transportation infrastructure often results in safety concerns and economic disadvantages. For that reason, communities develop lists of transportation projects to improve safety and mobility. However, because they lack funding, most of those projects barely move past the design concept phase. According to a 2021 report from the American Society of Civil Engineers, this decade’s estimated infrastructure investment gap is nearly $2.6 trillion.  With all these funding opportunities, were should my community start? 



This presentation introduces methods and approaches for planners and local authorities to develop transportation projects that acquire funding support. Presenters discuss project identification, development, evaluation, and implementation, using case studies from several Texas communities.  Presenters will share methods and successes in securing and using federal investment for mobility improvements.