The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program provides federal funds to state and local governments for transportation projects that reduce emissions and ease traffic. Agencies use this funding for initiatives like transit enhancements, HOV lanes, and traffic signal synchronization in areas that do not meet national air quality standards.
We need to check if the new signal timing project qualifies for CMAQ funding this cycle.
Securing CMAQ funds usually requires a strict emissions analysis proving the project will actually remove pollutants from the air.
Related terms
Signal timing
The calculated distribution of green, yellow, and red phases at an intersection.
HOV
High-occupancy vehicle, a designation for cars carrying multiple passengers to qualify for priority lanes.
USDOT
The United States Department of Transportation, the federal agency regulating interstate travel and commerce.