Posted on July 10, 1998

The State DOT encourages public agencies and private organizations to participate in the development of proposals to use Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds for TE projects. Proposals must be submitted to the Highways Division, Planning Branch, from July 1 through August 31, 1998. All proposals will be evaluated in consultation with the counties. In November, the DOT will prepare a prioritized list of proposed TE projects to guide programming for FHWA funds.

Proposals for TE projects should consist of two copies of information and documents requested in the DOT TE Screening Form. The TE Screening Form and summary information on DOT and FHWA procedures and requirements can be obtained by calling the Head Planning Engineer at (808) 587-1830 or the TE Program Manager at (808) 587-1842, by FAX (808) 587-1787 or by mail at the Highways Division, Planning Branch, 600 Kapiolani Boulevard, Room 304, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

FHWA will only fund TE projects which have a direct relationship to the State's surface transportation system. State and county agency expenditures for the following twelve TE activities may be eligible for FHWA reimbursement:

• Provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles.
• Provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists.
• Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites.
• Scenic or historic highway programs (including the provision of tourist and welcome center facilities).
• Landscaping and other scenic beautification.
• Historic preservation.
• Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities (including historic railroad facilities and canals).
• Preservation of abandoned railway corridors (including the conversion and use thereof for pedestrian or bicycle trails).
• Control and removal of outdoor advertising.

• Archaeological planning and research.
• Environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff or reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity.
• Establishment of transportation museums.