FY26 transportation management improvements state-wide support

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Delaware Department of Transportation $3.95 million under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) via formula grant on July 9, 2025. The award funds FY26 transportation management improvements on a statewide basis, supporting operational enhancements and capital costs for traffic monitoring, management, and control facilities and programs. Specific project components include Intelligent Transportation Management System (ITMS) planning and engineering services, full-time network engineering support, ITMS planning and engineering activities, telecommunications system services, fiber optic network construction project management, and Traffic Management Center (TMC) staffing.

These investments support Delaware's comprehensive approach to transportation infrastructure management and operational efficiency across the state's three counties. The funding enables the state DOT to develop and maintain critical intelligent transportation capabilities that enhance traffic flow, incident response, and overall system performance through modern telecommunications and fiber optic infrastructure deployment coordinated with dedicated technical personnel.

Project description

Operational improvements and capital costs for traffic monitoring, management, and control facilities and programs. Projects include: -itms planning and engineering (full-time network engineering, itms planning and engineering, telecommunication system services, fiber optic construction project management, TMC staffing)