TIPINS Project Types
| Project Type | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Addition of Lanes | Widening of an existing roadway by increasing the number of lanes to add additional roadway capacity |
| Alternative Fuels | Provisions of alternative fuel systems on existing or new vehicles |
| Bike/Pedestrian | The construction or modification of a facility designed to accommodate bicycle or pedestrian travel for commuting purposes |
| Bottleneck Removal | Spot improvements to existing roadway designed to enhance traffic flow |
| Bus Transit | Passenger service provided to the general public along established bus routes |
| Enhancement | Non-traditional transportation-related activities or projects, including landscaping of transportation facilities, preservation of abandoned rail corridors, and rehabilitation of historic transportation structures, among others |
| Grade Separation | Modification to an intersection by separating the cross street movement |
| HOV | Construction or modification of roadway lanes for the exclusive use of high-occupancy vehicles |
| Interchange | Grade-separated intersection on a limited access freeway |
| Intersection Improvement | Improvement to arterial intersections, including turn lanes, striping, and signage |
| ITS | Intelligent transportation systems refers to the range of technologies designed to increase the effectiveness of our surface transportation system and are based on advanced computer and telecommunications technologies |
| New Roadway | Construction of a new arterial or freeway |
| Park & Ride / Rail Station | A park & ride is a transit, carpool, and vanpool parking area where people can park their cars and then ride transit or meet carpools or vanpools; a rail station is a mode transfer facility serving rail transit and other modes such as automobiles and pedestrians |
| Rail Transit | Passenger service provided to the general public along established rail routes with fixed schedules |
| Traffic Signal Improvement | Improvements to traffic signals, including signal timing, hardware upgrade, and equipment replacement |
| Travel Demand Management | Travel demand management is a strategy to reduce the demand for drive-alone travel or peak-period travel |