The Transportation Enhancements program provides for a variety of non-traditional projects, within 12 eligible categories. Each category has specific eligibility requirements, and every project must demonstrate a relationship to the surface transportation system.

Eligible Categories
1. Provision of Facilities for Bicycles and Pedestrians
2. Acquisition of Scenic Easements and Scenic Historic Sites
3. Scenic or Historic Highway Programs (including tourist and welcome center facilities)
4. Landscaping and other Scenic Beautification
5. Historic Preservation
6. Rehabilitation & Operation of Historic Transportation Buildings, Structures or Facilities
7. Preservation of Abandoned Railway Corridors (including conversion and use for pedestrian or bicycle trails)
8. Control and Removal of Outdoor Advertising
9. Archaeological Planning and Research
10. Mitigation of Water Pollution due to Highway Runoff or Reduce Vehicle-Caused Wildlife Mortality while Maintaining Habitat Connectivity
11. Provision of Safety & Educational Activities for Pedestrians & Bicyclists
12. Establishment of Transportation Museums

More information may be found on FHWA’s website.