1992-2007
| Nationally | Maryland | |
| percent of TEP funds | 55.10% | 44.00% |
| off-road trail projects | 45.70% | 34.00% |
| on-road facilities | 14.10% | |
| rail trails | 11.80% | 10.00% |
“In order to leverage its limited TEP (Transportation Enhancement Projects) funds, the State of Maryland has implemented stricter limitations on the types of trail projects TEP funds can be used for than those outlined by FHWA. Within Maryland, TEP funds may only be used for construction of off-road trails.“
Please note that in 2007-2009 Maryland had the lowest bike/ped TEP spending (13%) which has left ~$20 million in the bank, limited funds my foot.
So besides a consistently lower then average of TEP money going to bike/ped projects no locality can seek money for on road bike projects, which typically run $5,000 to $50,000 per mile. (See our poll on in the right column.)
Ref:
https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/Planning/Trails/Documents/pdfs/TSIP_Trail_Planning_Process.pdf
https://www.walkinginfo.org/engineering/roadway-bicycle.cfm
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