Section 4(f)

Section 4(f) Policy Paper
This paper provides instructional guidance on when and how to apply the provisions of Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966. It is based on a combination of the requirements of the 4(f) statute, case law resulting from litigation, and years of ad hoc decisions on project-by-project basis.

 Section 4(f) Policy Paper (Adobe PDF - file size: 3.09 MB)

Negative Declaration Section 4(f) Statement
for Bikeway and Walkway Projects
This negative declaration covers those independent bikeway and pedestrian walkway projects which require the use of recreation and park areas. Its purpose is to reduce processing time and delays in doing Section 4(f) evaluations.

 Section 4(f) Negative Declaration (Adobe PDF - file size: 506 KB)

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