SFY26-27 public involve software

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) $200,000 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 6, 2025. This formula grant obligates funding for the purchase of a software subscription to support public involvement and engagement activities for state transportation planning projects. The software will enable ODOT to collect and incorporate public input during the planning phases of highway and transportation infrastructure initiatives across Ohio.

As a formula grant distributed to states under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act framework, this award supports ODOT's transportation planning processes in compliance with federal requirements for public participation in project development. The software subscription addresses the administrative and planning activities authorized under CFDA 20.205, which encompasses eligible expenses for highway planning, design, and related preliminary engineering services that facilitate state-level project selection and community engagement in transportation decision-making.

Project description

Purchase a software subscription for public involvement for planning projects. Public input (or similar software).