The Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP)

SAFEATEA-LU Section 1807 established the NTPP. This program is providing 25 million dollars each to four communities--Columbia, MO; Marin County, CA; Minneapolis Area, MN; Sheboygan County, WI--to demonstrate how improved walking and bicycling networks can increase rates of walking and bicycling. FHWA is required to report on the results of the NTPP. An Interim Report was submitted to Congress in January 2008. A Final Report is due September 30, 2010. In order to properly evaluate the infrastructure improvements the Final Report will likely be submitted in fall of 2011. Outcome measures in the Final Report will include information concerning changes in: 1) vehicle and transit use; 2) rates of walking and bicycling; and 3) health and environmental measures. More information about the NTPP can be found on the sites listed below:

• SAFETEA-LU Section 1807, Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program
• The four communities:
  • Columbia, MO;
  • Marin County, CA;
  • Minneapolis Area, MN;
  • Sheboygan County, WI
• Midterm Update, April 2009
  This update summarizes spending and accomplishments at roughly the midpoint of the five year Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program.
• Interim Report to Congress, November 2007
  • Secretary Peters' cover letter for the Interim Report to Congress
  • The Interim Report to Congress
• The Rails to Trails Conservancy's web site about the NTPP:
  • Smart Mobility
• The University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies report entitled Evaluation of the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program
• Project partners:
  • Transit for Livable Communities
  • Rails to Trails Conservancy
  • Marin County Bicycle Coalition

Articles

• Sheboygan County Leads the Way: Bike/Ped Plan (WAPA Newsletter)

• Marin Independent Journal: Sausalito embarks on $100,000 Bike Study
  The city of Sausalito has committed to spending $100,000 to find a better way to move bicyclists through town.

• Star Tribune: Evaluating the City, Foot by Foot
  Minneapolis is aiming to be more friendly to pedestrians.

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