Certification and Manual for Non-Traditional Transportation Project Implementation

The Sponsor’s Guide to Non-Traditional Transportation Project Implementation (Sponsor’s Guide) provides comprehensive guidance to project sponsors seeking federal funding for the planning, design, and construction of nontraditional transportation projects. The Sponsor’s Guide instructs local public agencies through the local letting process, addressing all procedures required for successful project delivery. WisDOT non-traditional transportation projects include the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ), and the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP).

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Sponsors intending to apply for non-traditional projects must complete the Sponsor’s Guide Certification Training, available virtually through the WisDOT Learn Center. All members of the sponsor’s project delivery team must complete the training to gain certification.

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Sponsor's Guide 

Sponsor's Guide

This manual provides guidance on the local letting process, and addresses all procedures required for non-traditional transportation project delivery.

Sponsor's Guide Certification Training  

Sponsor's Guide Certification Training

Training, offered virtually via WisDOT Learn Center is required per WisDOT-FHWA Stewardship and Oversight Agreement.

Sponsor's Guide Digital Forms Index  

Sponsor's Guide Digital Forms Index

Download and fill-in PDF versions of forms and checklists in the Sponsor's Guide.

Non-Traditional Projects Document Approval Matrix  

Non-Traditional Projects Document Approval Matrix

Check the Document Approval Matrix for processes in the preparation and submittal of forms and materials.

Non-Traditional Project Resources  

Non-Traditional Project Resources

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