Traffic Engineering Assistance Program

The Traffic Engineering Assistance Program (TEAP) is administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) through its Bureau of Local Projects. This state-level initiative aims to support local public agencies across Kansas by providing engineering expertise and assistance for addressing traffic safety and operational issues. TEAP is designed to aid in the development and maintenance of safe and efficient transportation systems within Kansas communities by funding relevant traffic studies and analyses. The program’s primary objective is to assist local governments in resolving site-specific traffic concerns that may not be easily addressed without specialized engineering support. The support is typically used to investigate traffic conditions and recommend improvements based on professional engineering analysis. Eligible studies include analysis of traffic signal warrants, signing, speed studies, intersection improvements, school area traffic control, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and other operational safety issues. Only local public agencies within the state of Kansas are eligible to apply for this assistance. The application process requires applicants to complete a standardized form that includes essential project information such as city, county, KDOT district, detailed problem description, the specific assistance requested, and applicant contact details. The application must be submitted either electronically or via mail to the KDOT Bureau of Local Projects. The submission form requires a location map to be attached and includes fields for the applicant’s name, title, physical address, phone number, and email address. Applications are reviewed by KDOT, and while the timeline for review or award issuance is not explicitly provided in the available materials, the presence of continuous contact support suggests rolling consideration of applications. There are no explicit details on the maximum or minimum funding amounts, total available funds, or required matching contributions provided in the source documents. Similarly, no deadlines, recurring cycles, or specific evaluation criteria were identified. Therefore, the application may be available on a rolling basis, subject to availability of engineering staff and program resources. For further assistance, applicants can contact the program via the listed contacts. The TEAP program contact is Jenny Egging, who can be reached at (785) 217-1108. Additional contact support is available from Chase Null at (785) 296-1141. Completed applications should be submitted to KDOT’s Bureau of Local Projects, Eisenhower State Office Building, 700 SW Harrison, 3rd Floor-West, Topeka, KS 66603-3745, or emailed to KDOT.LPePlans@ks.gov.