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Search Technical Assistance Resources

At DOT, “technical assistance” includes programs, processes, and resources that provide targeted support to a community, region, organization, or other beneficiary to help them access and deploy federal funding and build local capacity to develop, design, and deliver transportation plans and projects. 

View and search the table below to find existing technical assistance resources and programs funded or managed by DOT that can provide deeper levels of assistance, technical information, best practices, and training.

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Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Demonstration Program

The Build America Bureau funds Regional Infrastructure Accelerators (RIA). RIA's provide technical resources, including direct financing, to support infrastructure projects.

Local Government, Regional/Metro Planning Orgs (MPO), State DOT, Tribal Government Grant, Resource Center Air (airports, aviation, drones), Bicycle, Electric or Autonomous Vehicles, Highway, Intelligent Transportation and Data Systems, Micromobility (bike share, scooters, etc.), Pedestrian, Ports, Railway, Transit
Center for Accelerating Innovation

The Center for Accelerating Innovation (CAI) coordinates various programs to accelerate the use of underutilized technologies in the transportation space.

Local Government, Other, State DOT, Tribal Government, U.S. Territory Grant, Resource Center Air (airports, aviation, drones), Bicycle, Electric or Autonomous Vehicles, Highway, Intelligent Transportation and Data Systems, Micromobility (bike share, scooters, etc.), Pedestrian, Ports, Railway, Transit
National Highway Institute

The National Highway Institute provides training resources, both in-person and online, for highway industry professionals.

Contractor, Local Government, Other, Regional/Metro Planning Orgs (MPO), State DOT, Tribal Government, U.S. Territory Training, Video/Webinar Highway
Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES)

ROUTES provides technical assistance to rural communities, Tribes, and historically disadvantaged communities.

Contractor, Local Government, Regional/Metro Planning Orgs (MPO), State DOT, Transit Agency, Tribal Government, U.S. Territory Guidance Document, Resource Center Air (airports, aviation, drones), Bicycle, Electric or Autonomous Vehicles, Highway, Intelligent Transportation and Data Systems, Micromobility (bike share, scooters, etc.), Pedestrian, Ports, Railway, Transit
Thriving Communities Program

The Thriving Communities Program provides in-depth, hands-on technical assistance to communities using a community-driven approach.

Local Government, Regional/Metro Planning Orgs (MPO), State DOT, Transit Agency, Tribal Government, U.S. Territory Direct Support, Grant Air (airports, aviation, drones), Bicycle, Electric or Autonomous Vehicles, Highway, Intelligent Transportation and Data Systems, Micromobility (bike share, scooters, etc.), Pedestrian, Ports, Railway, Transit
Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program

A Build America Bureau pilot program to advance transportation projects in rural and tribal communities through early technical advisory services.

Local Government, State DOT, Transit Agency, Tribal Government Direct Support, Grant Air (airports, aviation, drones), Bicycle, Electric or Autonomous Vehicles, Highway, Intelligent Transportation and Data Systems, Micromobility (bike share, scooters, etc.), Pedestrian, Ports, Railway, Transit
Center for Innovative Finance Support (CIFS)

CIFS provides national leadership in advancing public sector capacity in innovative finance, by providing on-site and virtual training, peer exchanges, and workshops.

Local Government, Regional/Metro Planning Orgs (MPO), State DOT, Tribal Government, U.S. Territory Resource Center, Training, Video/Webinar Highway
PlanWorks

PlanWorks helps practitioners develop, prioritize, and inform transportation projects through a web resource.

Contractor, Local Government, Other, Regional/Metro Planning Orgs (MPO), State DOT, Transit Agency, Tribal Government, U.S. Territory Guidance Document, Resource Center, Video/Webinar Air (airports, aviation, drones), Bicycle, Electric or Autonomous Vehicles, Highway, Intelligent Transportation and Data Systems, Micromobility (bike share, scooters, etc.), Pedestrian, Ports, Railway, Transit
Rural EV Toolkit

This toolkit serves as a one-stop shop for rural communities to scope, plan, and fund EV charging infrastructure.

Contractor, Local Government, Other, Regional/Metro Planning Orgs (MPO), State DOT, Transit Agency, Tribal Government, U.S. Territory Toolkit Electric or Autonomous Vehicles, Highway
Transportation Planning Process Briefing Book

A book that provides an overview of transportation planning. Covers the basics and key concepts, along with references.

Contractor, Local Government, Other, Regional/Metro Planning Orgs (MPO), State DOT, Transit Agency, Tribal Government, U.S. Territory Report Highway