State Transportation Prioritization and Active Mobility Funding
Winston-Salem
Summary
The city and regional transportation planning organizations are navigating a tighter funding environment under NCDOT's Prioritization 8.0 division needs cycle. Officials are coordinating local input points to prioritize high-impact, lower-cost projects such as sidewalks, roundabouts, and ramp improvements across the region.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Dictates the allocation of state and federal transportation funding across regional highway, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit projects over a ten-year window.
Local motorists and pedestrians who stand to benefit from state-funded infrastructure improvements if local projects successfully secure point allocations.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (5)
Public Invited to Help Shape Regional Transportation Priorities on Nov. 4 Meeting
The Winston-Salem Area Transportation Planning Organization (WSA TPO) invites residents, commuters, business owners, and community stakeholders to provide input on transportation projects competing for future state and federal funding during a Divisi...
Bicycle / Pedestrian / Active Mobility Advisory Committee (Regular) - Oct 14, 2026
Staff and committee members reviewed how state transportation funding is prioritized and discussed advocating for policy changes to allow state highway funds to support bike-ped projects.
Public Works Committee — October 13, 2026
The city and regional transportation planning organizations are navigating a tighter funding environment under NCDOT's Prioritization 8.0 division needs cycle. Officials are coordinating local input points to prioritize high-impact, lower-cost projects such as sidewalks, roundabouts, and ramp improvements across the region.
WSTA Launches "Trade Traffic for Transit" Workplace Challenge
The City of Winston-Salem and the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) are inviting local employers to trade traffic for transit this fall through a friendly competition designed to encourage public transportation use and highlight recent...
Bicycle / Pedestrian / Active Mobility Advisory Committee (Regular) - Jun 10, 2026
The TPO is seeking public feedback on regional highway project rankings and local input point allocations for state transportation funding.
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