en.Wedoany.com Reported - The U.S. Federal Transit Administration has provided $28.5 million in competitive grant funding for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) planning projects. The application deadline for this batch of grants is July 10. This is the latest round of funding for the TOD Planning Pilot Program since its initial launch in 2015, with federal grants matching project funds at an 80% rate. U.S. Department of Transportation officials stated in a press release that the grants aim to improve public safety, incentivize public-private partnerships and new research, and increase household accessibility to public transit.

The grants can only be used to fund planning activities for proposed TOD projects, specifically including data collection, needs assessments, plan development, and alternatives analysis. These planning studies should support projects that increase transit hub accessibility and promote mixed-use development. U.S. Department of Transportation officials added that the goal of TOD projects is to enhance community connectivity and sustainability by integrating transportation and land use.

This grant application is open to eligible public entities, including local governments, transit agencies, and planning organizations. Applicants must submit detailed planning study proposals explaining how the project will improve public transit accessibility, promote mixed-use development, and drive public safety and economic benefits. The Federal Transit Administration will evaluate proposals based on project innovation, feasibility, and potential community impact. Evaluation results are expected to be announced within months after the application deadline, and funded projects must proceed with planning work as scheduled once grants are awarded.

U.S. Department of Transportation officials stated that planning studies should prioritize the practical effectiveness of projects in increasing transit hub accessibility and supporting mixed-use development. These studies will lay the groundwork for subsequent construction financing, land-use policy adjustments, and public-private partnerships. Although the grants are only for the planning phase, their outcomes will directly influence the long-term implementation of TOD projects.

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