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Building Sustainable Infrastructure

Tribal Transportation

The Tribal Transportation Department of the Native Village of Barrow focuses on addressing the community’s transportation needs while promoting safety, economic growth, and environmental stewardship. Working closely with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the department develops long-range plans and infrastructure projects to support housing, utilities, healthcare, and education, ensuring alignment with community priorities.

Programs and Grants

BIA Barrow Arctic Research Center Road Grant
BIA Barrow Arctic Research Center Road Grant
This grant funds the development of critical road infrastructure, improving access to the Barrow Arctic Research Center and supporting research operations.
Road Maintenance
Road Maintenance
The department manages road maintenance by using up to 25% of Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) funds to support BIA road maintenance efforts.
  • Road Sealing: Not subject to funding limitations.
  • Eligibility Criteria: Maintenance funding follows Subpart G of 25 CFR 170 regulations.
BUILD Shareholder Lot Roads Grant (Phase 2-5)
$3.7 Million
BUILD Shareholder Lot Roads Grant (Phase 2-5)
This grant funds the construction of roads to provide access to shareholder-owned lots for residential construction and municipal utility connections. The East Barrow Shareholder Lots are the top priority for development under this plan.
Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
Long Range Transport. Plan (LRTP)
The Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) 2018-2023 is a 20-year strategy guiding transportation development in Barrow. It identifies new roads for housing, healthcare, education, and economic growth. Community involvement plays a key role in shaping the plan’s priorities to ensure they align with Barrow’s long-term needs.
Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP)
Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP)
A five-year plan outlining transportation infrastructure improvements. Projects listed in the TTIP are approved by BIA and FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) and supported by tribal resolutions.
BIA Barrow Arctic Research Center Road Grant
BIA Barrow Arctic Research Center Road Grant
This grant funds the development of critical road infrastructure, improving access to the Barrow Arctic Research Center and supporting research operations.
Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP)
Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP)
A five-year plan outlining transportation infrastructure improvements. Projects listed in the TTIP are approved by BIA and FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) and supported by tribal resolutions.
Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
The Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) 2018-2023 is a 20-year strategy guiding transportation development in Barrow. It identifies new roads for housing, healthcare, education, and economic growth. Community involvement plays a key role in shaping the plan’s priorities to ensure they align with Barrow’s long-term needs.
BUILD Shareholder Lot Roads Grant (Phase 2-5)
$3.7 Million
BUILD Shareholder Lot Roads Grant (Phase 2-5)
This grant funds the construction of roads to provide access to shareholder-owned lots for residential construction and municipal utility connections. The East Barrow Shareholder Lots are the top priority for development under this plan.
Road Maintenance
Road Maintenance
The department manages road maintenance by using up to 25% of Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) funds to support BIA road maintenance efforts.
  • Road Sealing: Not subject to funding limitations.
  • Eligibility Criteria: Maintenance funding follows Subpart G of 25 CFR 170 regulations.

Reports and Resources

  • Long Range Transportation Plan (2018-2023)
  • Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP)
    • A five-year plan listing transportation projects approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Federal Highway Admin
    • Each project is supported by a tribal resolution and must be included in the approved TTIP to receive funding.

Who We Serve

The Tribal Transportation Department serves the Native Village of Barrow by:

  • Improving road access to support housing development and municipal utilities.
  • Maintaining safe and functional roads through collaborative road maintenance programs.
  • Facilitating transportation infrastructure to meet community needs for healthcare, education, and economic development.