Official US Government Icon

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure Site Icon

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

U.S. DOT'S Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative (DOT 5050.1)

Document
dot-50501-updated.pdf

Effective Date: 10-28-2019

This Order establishes the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative, which will: a. Improve analysis of rural projects applying for DOT's discretionary grants, including ensuring that project costs, local resources, and the larger benefits to the American people and economy are appropriately considered; and b. Provide rural communities with technical assistance for meeting the Nation's transportation infrastructure investment need in a financially sustainable manner.

DOT is committed to ensuring that information is available in appropriate alternative formats to meet the requirements of persons who have a disability. If you require an alternative version of files provided on this page, please contact disability@dot.gov.
Last updated: Friday, November 22, 2019