MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced the commitment of $11 million in federal funds for nine Transportation Alternatives Program grants, including three in the Upper Peninsula. At this stage, MDOT is issuing conditional commitments reserving federal transportation funds designated by Congress for state-approved projects.

TAP is a competitive grant program that funds specific transportation projects, like separated pathways, pedestrian crossings, sidewalks, bike lanes and other facilities, that improve vulnerable road user safety. These enhancements provide safe alternative transportation options embodying the “mobility for everyone” concept.

“The TAP, including its Safe Routes to School category, truly delivers on MDOT’s strategic vision seeking original and innovative projects and investing in mobility options that improve Michiganders’ quality of life,” State Transportation Director Bradley C. Wieferich said. “TAP receives modest funding to address large-scale public health and safety concerns, enhance local and regional economic development and provide citizens with alternative mobility options.”

The three U.P. projects are:

• Delta County

City of Escanaba, MDOT Superior Region

US-2/US-41/M-35 Corridor Project, Section 1 (2027)

Active transportation and safety improvements

$151,416

• Delta County

City of Escanaba, MDOT Superior Region

US-2/US-41/M-35 Corridor Project, Section 2 (2028)

Active transportation and safety improvements

$952,811

• Dickinson County

Dickinson County Road Commission

Pine Mountain Road/ Westwood Avenue nonmotorized project

Paved shoulders for bike lanes construction

$872,680