Programs and Funding Opportunities

PennDOT seeks to provide innovative solutions to modern-day travel needs. Learn how PennDOT assists communities with achieving transportation goals.

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Carbon Reduction

The Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) is one of several Air Quality programs established through the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law , also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and codified in 23 U.S.C. 175. The Carbon Reduction Program provides funds for transportation projects and strategies specifically designed to reduce transportation emissions, defined as carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from on-road highway sources. 

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Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside

The federal Transpo​rtation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) provides funding for projects and activities defined as transportation alternatives, including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility, community improvement activities, and environmental mitigation, trails that serve a transportation purpose, and safe routes to school projects.​

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Pennsylvania Byways

The mission of the Pennsylvania Byways Program is to support communities and local governments in achieving byway designations.  To assist with local efforts to maintain byway resource qualities, to protect and preserve visual features and community character, to educate residents and visitors, to promote tourism and enhance economic development potential throughout the Commonwealth, and to avoid, minimize, and mitigate negative impacts along byway corridors.   

PA Infrastructure Bank

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Bank (PIB) is a PennDOT program that provides low-interest loans to help fund transportation projects within the Commonwealth. The goal of the PIB is to leverage state and federal funds, accelerate priority transportation projects, spur economic development and assist local governments with their transportation needs.

Public Private Partnerships

PennDOT operates one of the most ambitious and comprehensive public-private partnership (P3) programs in the nation. The featured projects bring value to Pennsylvania by significantly reducing poor condition bridges, supporting motorist safety, enhancing mass transit and rail service, and in some cases, generating new revenue to support future investment.