Transportation Demand Management Transportation Improvement Program Set-Aside

The Transportation Demand Management Services set-aside was developed to support marketing, outreach and research projects that reduce driving alone and ultimately reduce traffic congestion and improve regional air quality. The specific goals of the set-aside are listed below.

  • Reduce single-occupant vehicle travel
  • Reduce traffic congestion
  • Improve air quality
  • Pilot new approaches to transportation demand management
  • Improve awareness of and access to mobility options for people of all ages, incomes and abilities

The 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program policy establishes $2 million in federal funds for Transportation Demand Management non-infrastructure projects over the four-year period. The 2024-2025 call for projects will be $1 million.

Call for Projects:

Step 1 - Pre-application workshop and letter of intent
A mandatory online application workshop is scheduled for April 12, 2023 via Zoom. Following the workshop, interested applicants should submit a letter of intent and include contact information, a project description and estimated project cost. Supplemental materials will be accepted if they contribute to the understanding of the project being proposed.

Step 2 - Full Application
Project sponsors will receive applications after the letter of intent discussion. Applications can be submitted at any time to Communications and Marketing administrative assistant Madelyn Bjornholt at mbjornholt@drcog.org but are due no later than 5 p.m. June 2, 2023.
For specific information regarding eligibility rules and the selection process, please review the TDM Set-aside Eligibility Rules and Selection Process.
For additional information about the TDM Set-aside, please contact Madelyn Bjornholt at mbjornholt@drcog.org or Way to Go manager Nisha Mokshagundam at nmokshagundam@drcog.org.