The Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP)

SAFEATEA-LU Section 1807 established the NTPP. This program has provided over 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 was required to report on the results of the NTPP. An Interim Report was submitted to Congress in January 2008. A Final Report was submitted in April 2012. Outcome measures in the Final Report include estimates 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
• 2012 Progress Update, September 2012
• Final Report to Congress, April 2012
• Fiscal Year 2011 Update, May 2011
  This update summarizes some of the significant program accomplishments of the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program as of April 2011.
• 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 (see also 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