Section 402 Highway Safety Grants <http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/reports/section402.php>
The State and Community Highway Safety Grant Program (commonly known as Section 402 Funds) funds education, enforcement and research programs designed to reduce traffic crashes, deaths, injuries, and property damage. In 2009, 29 states and the District of Columbia used Section 402 to fund bicycle and pedestrian projects. However, overall only 2.5% of all section 402 funds went to bike/ped projects in 2009, despite the fact that pedestrians and bicyclists account for more than 13% of traffic fatalities and countless crashes. To improve the chances of getting your program funded, be prepared with crash and fatality data to illustrate the need. Some hints to strengthen the impact of the data: use a large geographic area, provide injury data from hospitals, and calculate the rate of crashes based on miles ridden or the number of riders.  Read the full report <http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/reports/section402.php>.
 
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) <http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/reports/highway_safety_improvement_program.php>
The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds infrastructure projects aimed at reducing highway fatalities and serious injuries. Bicycle and pedestrian projects are eligible for funding, but HSIP has been largely overlooked for these projects. In 2008, 18 states spent less than half of their HSIP funds so there is lots of money that can be utilized! Read the report <http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/reports/pdfs/highway_safety_improvement_program.pdf> for a complete table of HSIP spending, bike/ped project examples, and tips for accessing HSIP funds.
 
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Plan (CMAQ) <http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/reports/congestion_mitigation_air_quality.php>
CMAQ funds transportation projects that improve air quality and reduce traffic congestion in areas that do not meet air quality standards. In 2009, 24 states spent no CMAQ funds on bicycle and pedestrian projects. However, states that funded bike/ped spent an average of 12%of their CMAQ funds on them.