FHWA Seeks Input on Traffic Jam Grant Paperwork
Published Date: 4/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Highway Administration is asking for your thoughts on a new form for the Congestion Relief Program, which helps fund projects to ease traffic jams. If you want to apply for these grants or are involved in managing them, this affects you! Comments are due by May 11, 2026, and the info collected will help decide who gets the money and track progress.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Who May Apply for Congestion Grants
State agencies, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and city or municipal agencies in urbanized areas with a population greater than 1,000,000 can apply for discretionary grants under the Congestion Relief Program for FY 2024-2026. The FHWA expects an average of 20 applicants each year.
Application and Reporting Requirements
Applicants must submit a one-time application for FY 2024-2026 Program Year funds, then execute grant agreements, request fund reimbursements, provide semi-annual project management reports, and complete project closeout as described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Estimated Time Burden for Applicants
FHWA estimates the application stage will take about 24 hours per submission and the grant agreement/project management stage about 16 hours per submission. The combined estimated total annual burden is 960 hours for applicants and the Federal government, with about 20 respondents on average each year.
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