Since 1955, DRCOG has provided local governments with technical and planning assistance for regional issues of transportation and air quality. In 1991, with passage of ISTEA and CMAQ, DRCOG was given the authority to match federal transportation funds to regional air...
Activities designed to reduce the need for transportation systems. An example of demand management strategy is telecommuting. By contrast, supply-side activities address meeting the needs of the traveling population rather than diminishing the need to travel.
Process to assess the compliance of any transportation plan, program or project with air quality control plans. The conformity process is defined by the Clean Air Act. Federal Highway funds are tied to the region’s conformity determination.
Federal funding for projects that contribute to meeting national air quality standards. CMAQ funds generally may not be used for projects that result in the construction of new capacity available to single-occupant vehicles. Part of the Intermodal Surface...
