CMAQ Projects
The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program is federal funding that is available in western Nevada County for transportation projects that demonstrate emission reductions to help attain federal air quality standards. Western Nevada County was classified in 2004 as "non-attainment" for 8-hour ozone standards. Project categories eligible for CMAQ funding include:
To see details of current projects funded with CMAQ, click the links below:
Calculating CMAQ Air Quality Emission Benefits
- alternative fuels and vehicles
- congestion reduction and traffic flow improvements
- transit improvements
- bicycle and pedestrian facilities
- public education and outreach
- diesel engine retrofits
- car pooling and van pooling
To see details of current projects funded with CMAQ, click the links below:
- CMAQ Program of Projects for FFY 2018/19 thru FFY 2019/20, Adopted November 14, 2018
- CMAQ Project Overviews for FFY 2018/19 and FFY 2019/20
Calculating CMAQ Air Quality Emission Benefits
- Methods to Find the Cost-Effectiveness of Funding Air Quality Projects
- 2018 CARB CMAQ Emission Factors Tables