Call for Projects (2022-2023)

The Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS) issued a call for projects in November 2022, seeking applications for federal funding for “complex” roadway/multimodal projects and transit “system enhancement” projects. Approximately $4.1M is expected to be available in Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds for “complex” roadway/multimodal projects and $1.7-$2.8M in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 funds for transit “system enhancement” projects.

Applications were due January 31, 2023; PACTS received nine applications:

Roadway/Multimodal Projects

• Alfred Street Sidewalk Improvements (City of Biddeford)
• Route 1 North Infrastructure Plan (Town of Falmouth)
• I-195/Ocean Park Road Transition Safety & Economic Development Improvements Project (Town of Old Orchard Beach)
• Forest Avenue Phase IV Complete Streets and Modernization Project (City of Portland)
• Main St – Downtown Streetscaping Project (City of Westbrook)
• William Clarke Drive and Hannaford Drive Pedestrian/Transit Improvements (City of Westbrook)

Transit Projects

• BSOOB Transit Microtransit Pilot Investment(Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach (BSOOB) Transit)
• Transit Signal Priority on Brighton Avenue, Congress Street, and inner Washington Street(Greater Portland Transit District (METRO))
• Transit Stop Access Project (Greater Portland Transit District (METRO))