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RFI - TRANSPORTATION REAUTHORIZATION
The current authorization for Federal surface transportation programs is set to expire on September 30, 2026. In preparation for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill, and to ensure that the public's perspectives and ideas are considered, the Department of Transportation (DOT) invites the public to provide ideas, comments, and information for consideration in the development of the next surface transportation authorizing legislation. As we approach reauthorization, DOT seeks to engage a broad range of stakeholders to assess what has worked, what needs improvement, and what new priorities should be included.
Deadline for comments: August 20, 2025
For further information, contact: Daniel Cohen, Assistant General Counsel for Regulation and Legislation, at STR2026@dot.gov or (202) 366-4702.
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TTP BRIDGE PROGRAM
DEADLINE: Any time during the year, federally recognized Indian Tribes may submit an application for eligible TTP bridges for planning, design, engineering, preconstruction, construction, and inspection of new or replacement bridges; replace, rehabilitate, seismically retrofit, paint, apply calcium magnesium acetate, sodium acetate/formate, or other environmentally acceptable, minimally corrosive anti-icing and deicing composition; or implement any countermeasure for TTP bridges classified as in poor condition, having a low load capacity, or needing highway geometric improvements, including multiple-pipe culverts.
DESCRIPTION: The TTP Bridge Program is focused on improving the number of TTP bridges in poor condition.
QUESTIONS? Contact Chris W. Riley, PE., Acting TTP Bridge Program Manager at chris.w.riley@dot.gov
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TRIBAL HIGH PRIORITY PROJECTS (HPP) PROGRAM
DEADLINE: Any time during the year, a Tribe can submit an application package for Tribal HPP Program funding. On January 31, the applications received will be reviewed for eligibility, evaluated, and ranked for funding. Applications submitted after January 31 will be collected for the next fiscal year funding cycle.
DESCRIPTION: This program is a nationwide priority program for: (1) An Indian Tribe or governmental subdivision of an Indian Tribe whose annual allocation of funding under the Tribal Transportation Program is insufficient to complete the highest priority project of the Indian Tribe or governmental subdivision of an Indian Tribe; or (2) Any Indian Tribe that has an emergency or disaster with respect to a transportation facility.
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RURAL AND TRIBAL ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM
DEADLINE: New Application Opening Date TBD
Due to technical issues applicants experienced when attempting to apply for Rural and Tribal Assistance (RTA) Program funding, the application portal has been closed. The RTA program will not review any applications submitted and no grants will be awarded from applications submitted during the portal opening between March 18 and March 21, 2025.
The Build America Bureau is working to resolve the issues and establish a new date for the application submissions as soon as possible. All communities interested in FY24 RTA funding must apply when the portal reopens - this includes any community that applied between March 18 and March 21, 2025.
The BAB will announce the new date on grants.gov, LinkedIn and on the RTA Program webpage https://www.transportation.gov/buildamerica/RuralandTribalGrants.
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BRIDGE INVESTMENT PROGRAM - PLANNING PROJECTS
DEADLINE: October 1, 2025
DESCRIPTION: Planning Project grant applications are available for bridges with maximum grant awards of 80 percent of the total eligible project costs.
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BRIDGE INVESTMENT PROGRAM - BRIDGE PROJECTS
DEADLINE: November 1, 2025
DESCRIPTION: Bridge Project Grants under the Bridge Investment Program are available for bridges with total eligible project costs up to $100 million, with minimum grant awards of $2.5 million, and maximum grant awards of 80 percent of the total eligible project costs.
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WTTAP TRIBAL GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP
Date: August 18 - 20, 2025
Location: South Point Casino I 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89183
Cost: $50 for tribal agencies; $100 for non-tribal agencies
Description: This event is designed to equip transportation professionals, Tribal planners, transit managers, public works managers, grant writers, and funding coordinators with the skills and knowledge necessary to craft competitive, compelling and successful grant proposals.
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ROAD SAFETY CHAMPION PROGRAM: TRAINING MODULES START AUGUST 19
Description: The National Center for Rural Road Safety recently added two new career pathways to the Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP). The RSCP is a nationally recognized certificate program designed to build a knowledgeable, safety minded workforce, responsible for operating, maintaining, and designing local roads.
In addition to the previously offered Maintenance and Construction and Planning and Engineering career pathways, all modules for the Public Health and First Responders career pathways are ready.
The next round of modules starts August 19, beginning with the Core Modules. Registration is currently open. For more information or to register for the RSCP fall offerings visit the training registration page.
Questions? Contact info@ruralsafetycenter.org
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WEBINAR - QUICK BUILDS IN INDIAN COUNTRY: ADVANCING ROAD SAFETY THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Date: August 28, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM CT
Description: This webinar will provide tribes and other communities with a step-by-step process for planning, designing, and implementing quick-build traffic calming projects.
In 2024, the Pueblo of Jemez, Cherokee Nation, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, University of Montana, and America Walks were awarded a Road to Zero traffic safety grant to develop effective strategies for addressing the disproportionate impact of pedestrian fatalities in Indian Country. According to Smart Growth America’s Dangerous by Design, Native people are more than three times as likely to be killed while walking, compared with the average American. The project focused on engaging the community on the issue of road safety and then installing temporary structures which redesign roadway geometry to slow vehicle speeds.
Project team members will discuss the details involved in designing and implementing these “hands-on” public events and present the evaluation results and lessons learned. Plans to establish a national coalition focused on preventing traffic deaths and injuries in Indian Country will also be announced.
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Date: September 16, 2025
Location: Metro Technology Center Springlake Campus I 1900 Springlake Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Cost: $95 before August 7; $135 After August 7
Description: This event is geared toward GIS professionals using or associated with ESRI products in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. The Oklahoma Chapter is the fastest growing, and past conferences have drawn attendees from across the region.
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Every day, about 34 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that's one person every 42 minutes. In 2023, 12,429 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths. These deaths were all preventable.
You can help put the BRAKES on drunk driving deaths:
- Before drinking, designate a sober driver or schedule a ridesharing or taxi service.
- If you’re hosting a party with alcohol, offer non-alcoholic drinks and make sure all guests leave with a sober driver.
- Always wear your seat belt - it's the best defense against drunk drivers.
- If you see a drunk driver, safely pull over and call law enforcement.
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August 12 I OTTC Meeting
Oklahoma City, OK I 10 AM
August 21 I ITA Meeting
Meeting Details & Link I 3 PM - 4 PM CT
September 16 I OK SCAUG Conference
Metro Technology Center Springlake Campus I Oklahoma City, OK I scaug.org
October 7 - 9 I TTPCC Meeting [tentative]
Albuquerque, NM
October 27 - 29 I ITA Annual Meeting
OKANA Resort I Oklahoma City, OK
December 7 - 10 I National RTAP Conference
Hyatt Regency Austin I Austin, TX I nationalrtap.org
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