Local Transportation Facilities prepares plans for bike paths, park and rides, and enhancement projects in the same way as already described for the other two sections of the Division.   In addition, it also facilitates the preparation of plans for projects assumed by the towns under cooperative agreements for the advancement of municipal projects.

The Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) Program is responsible for the development of Enhancement Projects, Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities, Safe Routes to School Projects,  Park-n-Rides, Scenic Byways and "Local" Projects.   The majority of the projects have a high degree of local focus and for the most part, development and construction is managed by local municipalities.

The Enhancements element involves financial awards to communities, public agencies and non-profit organizations to develop projects that meet one or more of the federal enhancement criteria.  The Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities element's goal is to provide safe and convenient facilities for those Vermonters who desire alternative transportation opportunities.  The objective of the Park-n-Rides element is to provide safe and convenient parking facilities to encourage the consolidation of travelers and the reduction of single occupancy vehicles on the roads.  The Scenic Byways projects are funded through federal discretionary funds and consist of improvements that are on or adjacent to designated scenic highways.   The "local" projects encompasses the development of federally funded projects on locally owned facilities (bridges, roads, intersections, etc.).  The goals of the LTF Program are to speed the delivery of projects and to encourage greater public participation and acceptance of transportation projects.

The statewide Safe Routes to School program, as required by the recently passed Federal Transportation Bill - SAFETEA-LU - is intended to benefit children in primary and middle schools (K-8).  Safe Routes to School (SR2S) is about kids walking and biking to school: regularly, routinely, and safely. SR2S integrates elements of transportation, economics, health and physical activity, environmental awareness and safety into one program. More information about the Vermont Safe Routes to School program can be found here.

LTF, through the assignment of technical staff, works with and supports the community in the development of the project.   Guidance in areas of Federal and State regulations, standards and processes is provided.  Projects are selected on the basis of priority, as defined by the Regional Transportation Planning Initiative and availability of funding.