Legislative initiative by the U.S. Congress that funds transportation programs for fiscal years 1998-2003. TEA-21 authorizes increased levels of highway and transportation funding and continues ISTEA planning and funding provisions with minor modifications.
a law enacted in 1998, TEA-21 authorized federal funding for transportation investment for the time period spanning fiscal year 1998 to fiscal year 2003. Approximately $218 billion in funding was authorized, the largest amount in history, and is used for highway, transit, and other surface transportation programs.
Federal law passed in 1998, provides state and local transportation planners and decision-makers with the flexibility to fund transportation projects, which best meet locally determined goals and objectives for mobility, economic opportunity, and air quality. TEA-21 allows for the flexible use, with some restrictions, of selected traditional Federal Highway and Transit funding sources.
Passed by Congress in May 1998, this federal transportation legislation retains and expands many of the programs created in 1991 under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). Reauthorizes federal surface transportation programs for six years (1998–2003) and significantly increases overall funding for transportation.
The Federal authorizing legislation for transportation enacted into law in 1998.
TEA-21 TEA-21 is an act to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs and transit programs.
Authorized in 1998, TEA-21 authorized federal funding for transportation investments for fiscal years 1998-2003. Approximately $217 billion in funding was authorized, the largest amount is history, which is used for highway, transit, and other surface transportation programs.
Enacted in June 1998, TEA-21 is the nation's principal transportation law. It continues the essential features of ISTEA including a strong role for local elected officials in making transportation funding decisions through MPOs. The law provides increased funding for addressing highway, bridge and transit needs and greater flexibility for shifting funds among the various funding categories.
Signed by President Clinton in June 1998, this Federal transportation legislation retains and expands many of the programs created in 1991 under ISTEA. The legislation reauthorizes Federal surface transportation programs for six years (1998-2003), and significantly increases overall funding for transportation.
The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (T E A -21) authorized over $200 billion to improve the Nation's transportation infrastructure, enhance economic growth and protect the environment. T E A -21 provides new opportunities to improve air and water quality, restore wetlands and natural habitat, and rejuvenate urban areas through transportation redevelopment, increased transit and sustainable alternatives to urban sprawl.