- Call for Projects: Transportation Authority
- Call for Projects: Other Funding Opportunities
- Federal Aid Project Delivery
Call for Projects: Transportation Authority
Prop AA Vehicle Registration Fee
Prop AA is a voter-approved $10 countywide vehicle registration fee that generates about $5 million in revenues each year. Prop AA is used to fund smaller, high-impact street repair and reconstruction, pedestrian safety, and transit reliability and mobility improvement projects throughout the city.
- Our Prop AA page provides links to all of the crucial documents associated with the planning and programming of Prop AA funds.
- Our Prop AA Sponsors page provides the materials needed to apply for Prop AA funds.
Prop AA Call for Projects: Closed
The Transportation Authority is no longer accepting applications for the call for projects for Proposition AA (Prop AA) vehicle registration fee revenues, for Fiscal Years 2020/21 and 2021/22. Applications were due to the Transportation Authority by July 31, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Please visit the Prop AA Open Call page for the latest updates.
Transportation Fund for Clean Air
The Transportation Authority is the designated Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) Program Manager for San Francisco. In that capacity, it programs approximately $800,000 every year to bicycle, pedestrian, and other transportation projects that help improve air quality by reducing motor vehicle emissions. The Transportation Authority also provides assistance to project sponsors in applying for regional TFCA funds, programmed directly by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
- Our TFCA page lists Transportation Authority projects funded and completed, with sponsors and funds allocated.
- The regional TFCA program page provides details on the Air District's Regional TFCA Fund Program.
TFCA Call for Projects: Applications are due April 21, 2023
Applications for the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Call for Projects are due to the Transportation Authority by Friday, April 21, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Please visit the TFCA Open Call Page for latest updates.
One Bay Area Grant Program
In 2012, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission established the One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) program to direct federal transportation funding to projects that advance regional transportation priorities while also advancing the Bay Area's housing and land use housing goals. As San Francisco's Congestion Management Agency, the Transportation Authority is responsible for managing San Francisco’s County Program. To date, the Transportation Authority has awarded $77 million in OBAG funds to over two dozen projects in two grant cycles (2012 and 2017).
- Our OBAG page provides more information, including previous projects that have received funding.
OBAG Call for Projects: Closed
The Transportation Authority is no longer accepting applications for the OBAG 3 County Program for San Francisco for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 to FY 2025/26. Applications were due July 1, 2022. Please visit the OBAG 3 Open Call page for the latest updates.
Lifeline Transportation Program
The San Francisco Lifeline Transportation Program (SF LTP) funds projects that:
- Improve a range of transportation choices for low-income populations
- Address gaps or barriers identified through community-based transportation plans or other substantive, collaborative, and inclusive planning efforts involving focused outreach to low-income populations.
Eligible projects include but are not limited to: new, enhanced, or restored transit service, including late-night and weekend services; transit stop enhancements; purchase of vehicles or technologies; transit-related aspects of bicycling; shuttle service; and various elements of mobility management. Public transit agencies are eligible to apply, and a 10 percent local match is required.
Our SF LTP webpage provides more information, including projects that have received funding.
SF LTP Call for Projects
The Transportation Authority anticipates releasing a call for projects for SF LTP Cycle 3 in spring 2023.
Call for Projects: Other Funding Opportunities
Adaptation Planning Grant Program
Application deadline: March 31, 2023
The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research has announced the availability of $6.6 million in funding from the Adaptation Planning Grant Program (APGP). This competitive grant program aims to facilitate climate adaptation planning and support the development of climate-resilient projects across the state. Eligible projects include those that identify climate resilience priorities; engage in integrated climate planning; plan social and physical climate resilient infrastructure projects; and strengthen local coordination, leadership, knowledge, and skills to implement co-beneficial projects and increase access to additional state and federal funding. Eligible applicants include local public entities, community-based organizations, and nonprofits. There should be a minimum of one co-applicant in addition to the lead applicant, and more than one co-applicant is encouraged. The minimum award size is $150,000 and maximum award size is $650,000 for planning projects spanning 30 months. No local match is required.
Please note that applicants must submit an initial "Request for Full Application" survey in order to receive a link to the actual application, which APGP staff recommend completing as soon as possible.
Local Parking Management Planning Program
Application deadline: March 31, 2023
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is soliciting proposals for planning assistance to develop parking management plans or conduct specific planning activities necessary to implement parking management projects or programs. Federal grant source will be determined by MTC based on funding availability and project eligibility. This competitive grant program aims to support planning projects that align with Plan Bay Area 2050 strategies by managing parking demand to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT), greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and advance other regional priorities.
There are two categories of eligible projects:
- Comprehensive parking management plans: Develop a comprehensive parking management plan for a city, county, or planning area to identify land use development policies, parking management programs, transportation and access strategies, and other parking-related strategies to minimize new parking development and maximize efficient use of existing parking resources in alignment with the regional program goals and priorities.
- Parking management implementation studies: Conduct a specific study, analysis, or other planning task necessary to complete a parking or curb management capital project, program, or other initiative that is otherwise ready to be implemented.
All projects must include planning for at least either Priority Development Areas or a Transit-Oriented Community. Eligible applicants are cities, counties, and transit agencies. Applicants must also have a demonstrated ability to meet timely use of funds deadlines and requirements. The minimum award size is $75,000 and the maximum award size is $400,000. No local match is required.
Mobility Hubs Program
Application deadline: March 31, 2023
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has announced the availability of $33 million in funding from the Mobility Hubs Program. This competitive grant program aims to establish regionally consistent and community-oriented mobility hubs with contextually appropriate options, centered on convenient and affordable first- and last-mile access to frequent and high-capacity transit; reduce congestion and improve air quality by converting solo vehicle trips to active and shared modes such as walking, biking, micromobility and transit; and achieve equitable outcomes through needs-based mobility and anti-displacement measures.
Eligible projects must fall under one of two exclusive categories:
- Construction - $31 million available. Minimum award: $500,000; maximum award: $3 million. Required 11.47% local non-federal match.
- Sustainable Access & Mobility (transit shelters, secure bike parking, bike stations with end-of-trip facilities, improvements to the pedestrian and bicycle network or road conditions that enhance station access and safety, loading zone designation, electric charging infrastructure, dedicated car share parking)
- Public Realm (seating, street furniture, pedestrian-scale lighting, green infrastructure, undergrounding/relocating utilities, creation of public gathering spaces)
- Customer Experience (off-board payment for transit, such as ticket kiosks)
- Information (real-time travel information, hub area maps, amenity information, bulletins, digital and physical wayfinding)
- Planning and Outreach - $2 million available. Minimum award: $100,000; maximum award: $400,000. No local match requirement.
- Development of a mobility hub plan for a specific transit station or stop
- Development of a mobility hub plan for a network of hubs
All projects must be located in a Transit-Oriented Community policy location, a Priority Development Area, or an Equity Priority Community; have at least two transportation services in the hub area; and include either a shared transportation option or enhancements to walking or biking infrastructure and access. Eligible applicants are cities, counties, transit agencies and county transportation agencies. Applicants must also have a demonstrated ability to meet timely use of funds deadlines and requirements.
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Cycle 7
Application deadline: April 4, 2023
The California Strategic Growth Council plans to announce the availability of approximately $750 million in competitive grant funds for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Cycle 7. Final guidelines for the program have been released. The goal of AHSC is to increase sustainable mobility in disadvantaged and low-income communities. Eligible projects must fall under one of three project area types (Transit Oriented Development, Integrated Connectivity Project, or Rural Innovation Project Area) and must reduce vehicle miles traveled through fewer or shorter vehicle trips or through mode shift to transit use, bicycling or walking within transit areas.
Eligible Capital Projects must include one of the following costs:
- Affordable Housing Developments (AHD)
- Housing Related Infrastructure (HRI)
AND one of the following costs:
- Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (STI)
- Transportation Related Amenities (TRA)
- Programs (PGM)
Eligible applicants include localities, public housing authorities, redevelopment successor agencies, transit agencies or transit operators, Regional Transportation Planning Agencies, local Transportation Commissions, Congestion Management Agencies, Joint Powers Authorities, school districts, facilities districts, University or Community College districts, developers, program operators, and tribal entities. The minimum grant award is $10 million and the maximum grant award is $50 million, of which $35 million may be applied to AHD and HRI, and $15 million to STI, TRA, and PGM.
Mobility Project Voucher (MPV) Program
Application window closes: April 5, 2023
Clean Mobility Options announced the availability of $33 million in FY 2022/23 funding from the Mobility Project Voucher (MPV) program. The program aims to empower under-resourced communities across California to better understand and overcome mobility obstacles with vouchers for shared, zero-emission transportation projects. Eligible projects develop and launch zero-emission mobility projects, such as bikesharing and ride-on-demand services, that fill a community’s transportation gaps and provide access to key destinations. Eligible projects must be in a community that is a state-defined Disadvantaged Community or an AB 1550-designated low-income community. Eligible applicants include government entities, such as a city, school district or transit agency, and nonprofit organizations. Vouchers are worth up to $1.5 million.
Buses and Bus Facilities Program
Application deadline: April 13, 2023
The Federal Transit Administration has announced the availability of $469.4 million for the Buses and Bus Facilities Program. This competitive and formula-based grant program aims to support state and local efforts to modernize aging transit fleets with low- and no-emission buses, renovate and construct bus facilities, and support workforce development. Eligible projects include capital projects to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses, vans, and related equipment, and to construct bus-related facilities, including technological changes or innovations to modify low or no emission vehicles or facilities. Additionally, requests may be for workforce development training and training at the National Transit Institute. Applicants proposing any project related to zero-emission vehicles must also spend 5% of their award on workforce development and training as outlined in their Zero-Emission Transition Plan, unless the applicant certifies that their financial need is less. Eligible applicants include designated recipients that allocate funds to fixed-route bus operators, States or local governmental entities that operate fixed route bus service, and Indian tribes. Eligible subrecipients include all eligible applicants and private nonprofit organizations engaged in public transportation. Required local match rates are 20% for eligible capital costs (the Federal share may exceed 80% for certain projects related to the ADA and the Clean Air Act), 15% for leasing or purchasing a low- or no-emission transit bus, and 10% for leasing or acquiring low- or no-emission bus-related equipment and facilities.
Low or No Emission (Low-No) Program
Application deadline: April 13, 2023
The Federal Transit Administration has announced the availability of $1.2 billion in funding from the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Program. This competitive grant program aims to support state and local efforts to modernize aging transit fleets with low- and no-emission buses, renovate and construct bus facilities, and support workforce development. Eligible projects include capital projects to purchase or lease low- or no-emission buses (including with a leased power source), construct or lease facilities and related equipment (including intelligent technology and software) for low- or no-emission buses, and construct new or rehabilitate and improve existing public transportation facilities to accommodate low- or no-emission buses. Additionally, 0.5% of a request may be for workforce development training and an additional 0.5% may be for training at the National Transit Institute. Applicants proposing any project related to zero-emission vehicles must also spend 5% of their award on workforce development and training as outlined in their Zero-Emission Transition Plan, unless the applicant certifies that their financial need is less. Eligible applicants include direct or designated recipients of FTA grants, States, local governmental authorities, and Indian Tribes. Required local match rates are 15% for leasing or purchasing a transit bus and 10% for leasing or acquiring low- or no-emission bus-related equipment and facilities.
Clean California Local Grant Program - Cycle 2
Application deadline: April 28, 2023
Caltrans has announced the availability of approximately $100 million in FY 2023/24 funding from the Clean California Local Grant Program, Cycle 2. This competitive grant program aims to beautify and clean up local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, transit centers, and other public spaces. Eligible projects include infrastructure related community litter abatement and beautification projects, such as at parks, transit centers, park-and-ride facilities, and other public spaces; non-infrastructure related community events and/or educational programs about litter abatement, proper waste disposal, or how to get involved with doing sanctioned artwork in a community; and combinations of infrastructure and non-infrastructure related projects. Project areas may contain multiple locations and must be located on public property, be under the applicant’s jurisdiction or permission to improve, be located at least partially in an underserved community, and have at least 75% of the surrounding population be underserved. Eligible applicants are local or regional public agencies, transit agencies, or federally recognized tribal governments. Nonprofit organizations may partner with eligible applicants as sub-applicants. Awardees from Cycle 1 may apply for Cycle 2 for a new project. The maximum grant award is $5 million. There is no minimum grant award. Required local match ranges from 0% to 50%, depending on the severity of disadvantage (SOD) of the surrounding community (higher SOD corresponds to lower required local match).
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program
Application deadline: May 30, 2023
The Federal Highway Administration announced the availability of $700 million from the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI). This competitive grant program aims to make modern and sustainable infrastructure accessible to all drivers of electric, hydrogen, propane, and natural gas vehicles. Projects should strategically deploy electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in urban and rural communities in publicly accessible locations, including downtown areas and local neighborhoods, particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities. Funding is available under two grant categories: Community Charging and Fueling Grants (Community Program); and (2) Alternative Fuel Corridor Grants (Corridor Program). Eligible applicants include States or political subdivision of States; metropolitan planning organizations; units of local governments; special purpose districts or public authorities with a transportation function, including port authorities. The CFI will prioritize funding for projects that address environmental justice, that are in low- and moderate-income areas, that reduce GHGs, and that support the creation of good-paying jobs. For the Community Program, the minimum grant award is $500,000 and the maximum award is $15 million. For the Corridor Program, the minimum grant award is $1 million, and there is no maximum award. Required local match is 20%.
Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Round 5
Application deadline: August 1, 2023
The California Strategic Growth Council announced the availability of $99.2 million in competitive grant funds for neighborhood-level transformative climate community plans and investments derived from collaborative stakeholder engagement. Eligible projects fall under three grant types:
- Planning: Planning Grants fund planning activities to prepare disadvantaged communities for future funding opportunities in programs that align with the TCC Program’s objectives. $900,000 available for 3 awards of $300,000 each.
- Project Development: Project Development Grants fund pre-development and basic infrastructure activities to support disadvantaged, unincorporated and tribal communities to meet their climate and community resilience goals. SGC will pilot this new grant type in Round 5 to address the funding support gap between Planning and Implementation Grants. $9.8 million available for multiple awards ($5 million each).
- Implementation: Implementation Grants fund neighborhood-level proposals that include multiple, coordinated projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve other community benefits. $88.5 million available for 3 awards ($29.5 million each).
Planning grants require a Lead Applicant and at least 1 Co-Applicant; Project Development and Implementation grants require a Lead Applicant and multiple Co-Applicants. Organizations eligible to serve as Lead Applicants or Co-Applicants may include but are not limited to: community-based organizations, local governments, nonprofit organizations, philanthropic organizations and foundations, faith-based organizations, coalitions or associations of nonprofit organizations, community development finance institutions, community development corporations, joint powers authorities, councils of governments, and California Native American Tribes. The majority of the project area must be located in a disadvantaged community, as defined for the purposes of this grant program.
Bay Area Vanpool Program
Application period: Continuous
MTC’s recently established Bay Area Vanpool Program is offering direct subsidies to new and existing vanpools, thanks to an infusion of over $9.5 million approved by MTC in July of 2018 for the next five years. Qualifying vanpools that rent their vehicles through Enterprise (the preferred vendor for the Vanpool Program) are eligible for a $350/month subsidy. Vanpoolers can pay for their remaining vanpool costs with pretax dollars, further reducing the cost of their shared commute.
Learn how to join a vanpool, start a new one, or see if your existing vanpool qualifies for the subsidy.
Learn how vanpool groups can apply for subsidies.
Carl Moyer Program
Application Period: Continuous
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has up to $10 million available for the Carl Moyer Program. This program funds equipment or vehicle replacement, engine replacement, power system conversion, and battery charging or fueling infrastructure. It aims to reduce emissions in the communities most impacted by air pollution. Eligible equipment includes:
- Trucks and Buses
- Public School Buses
- Off-road Equipment
- Agricultural Equipment
- Marine Vessels and Equipment
- Locomotives
Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Maximum funding amounts depend on the type of project. Projects required by law or contract are ineligible. Public or private entities that will operate the equipment within the Bay Area may apply. New project types and increased grant amounts are available for the purchase of hybrid, zero- and near-zero-emissions equipment, and for fueling and charging infrastructure as part of alternative-fuel or battery-electric project types.
Community Health Protection Grant Program
Application Period: Continuous
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has up to $40 million available for the Community Health Protection Grant Program, which follows the same guidelines as the Carl Moyer program, with a few caveats, including those projects must be in eligible areas, such as “Eastern San Francisco”. Please see the information for the Carl Moyer Program above, as well as the Air District Community Health Protection Grant Program website for additional information.
Expedited Project Delivery Pilot Program
Application Period: Applications accepted on a rolling basis
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced $100 million available for the Expedited Project Delivery (EPD) Pilot Program. The program aims to streamline project delivery of new transit infrastructure and encourages innovative partnerships. State and local government authorities may apply. Eligible projects include fixed guideway capital projects, small start projects, or core capacity improvement projects that have not entered into a full funding grant agreement with FTA. Projects under this program must include public-private partnerships, be operated and maintained by employees of an existing public transportation provider, and have a federal share not exceeding 25 percent of the project cost.
FTA intends to award up to eight grants under this announcement, subject to funding availability. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified whether their application was approved within 120 days of submittal.
Hybrid Voucher Incentive Program
Application Period: Continuous
The California Air Resources Board's (CARB) Hybrid Voucher Incentive Program (HVIP), provides vouchers to California purchasers and lessees of eligible zero-emission, hybrid and low NOx medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses. The program is meant to accelerate the adoption of clean vehicle technology. Voucher amounts range between $45,000 and $150,000, depending on the vehicle's weight. Increased voucher amounts are available for transit buses and vehicles that provide service in disadvantaged communities. Any purchaser of an eligible vehicle may apply for funding, with a limit of 200 vouchers per fleet. Vouchers are applied at the point of sale. A total of approximately $1.7 billion is available. The funding allocation is broken down into multiple categories:
- HVIP Standard: $265 million
- Zero-Emission Public Transit Buses: $70 million
- Zero-Emission Public School Buses: $135 million
- Zero-Emission Drayage Trucks: $157 million
- Innovative Small E-Fleets: $35 million
- Local Education Agency School Bus Replacement Grants: $1.125 billion, to be awarded in $225 million increments between FY 23/24 and FY 27/28.
Volkswagen Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust — Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks Category
Application Period: Continuous
On August 18, 2020, the Volkswagen Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust released the first solicitation for freight and port drayage truck projects. $27 million is available on a first-come, first-served basis to fund the replacement of Class 8 freight trucks (including drayage trucks), waste haulers, dump trucks, and concrete mixers with zero emission technologies. Both public and private entities that own and operate eligible vehicles may apply. The program will fund up to 100% of project cost for government owned equipment and up to 75% of cost for non-government owned equipment. Per piece of equipment, maximum funding is $200,000.
The program is currently oversubscribed. Applications will continue to be accepted in order to generate a back-up list of applications. Projects placed on the back-up list will only be considered if returned or additional funds become available.
Volkswagen Mitigation Trust — Zero-Emission Transit, School, and Shuttle Bus Program
Application Period: Continuous
The Volkswagen (VW) Mitigation Trust was established as part of a settlement with Volkswagen for using illegal emission testing defeat devices in certain VW vehicles, resulting in excess NOx emissions. $130 million in first come, first served funding is available to replace high-polluting transit and shuttle buses with new battery-electric or fuel-cell buses. There is no longer funding available for school buses. Government and non-government vehicle owners as well as agencies that lease or rent applicable buses to third parties are eligible to apply. The old bus to be replaced must have a fuel type of gasoline, diesel, compressed natural gas (CNG); an internal combustion engine; and an engine model year of 2009 or older. The maximum funding per entity is capped at $3,250,000 and the maximum funding level for each vehicle varies based on the bus and fuel types, ranging from $160,000 to $400,000 per vehicle. Matching funds are required for all non-government owned purchases (at least 25 percent).
Additional Resources
View Caltrans' 2021 Guide to Transportation Funding in California (PDF) for an overview of transportation funding sources and apportionments.
View Caltrans' Division of Local Assistance June 2022 Transportation Funding Opportunities Guidebook (PDF) for information about state and federal funds available for local public agency projects.
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has created a list of programs that may fund active transportation projects and elements, to serve as a resource for cities, counties and agencies looking to fund valuable active transportation projects in their communities.
Contact
For more information or assistance with Prop K or other federal, state, or regional funding opportunities, contact Anna LaForte, Deputy Director for Policy & Programming
Introduction
This is a resource page for sponsor agencies who currently or potentially may use federal funds to implement their transportation projects in San Francisco, focusing on Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds.
Funding Opportunities
- SFCTA Funding Opportunities (see "Calls for Projects: Transportation Authority & Other Funding Opportunities" above)
- MTC Funding page
- Transportation Funding in California — Caltrans' overview
Project Delivery Policies and Status Update Reports
Federal funds come with strict timely-use-of-funds requirements, especially on the obligation and reimbursement, at various levels—federal, state, and regional. It is critical for sponsors to adhere to the requirements to avoid risk of losing funds.
- Caltrans Delivery Policies and Reports
- Caltrans Local Safety Program Delivery Status Reports (for Highway Safety Improvement Program)
- Caltrans Inactive Project Information page
- Caltrans E-76 Status page: search by project ID or agency name to find the status of E-76s that are pending or obligated within last month or E-76s that have been obligated for the current fiscal year
- Caltrans Local Programs Accounting Tracking page contains payment history for payments issued within the past 18 months except major construction contractors.
- MTC Project Delivery / Program Monitoring
- Resolution of Local Support requirement (MTC email (PDF); link to template (doc))
- Regional Project Delivery Policy Guidance (PDF)(MTC Resolution 3606)
- Transportation Improvement Program Funding Report page (also see under TIP below)
- Annual Obligation Status section lists downloadable links for the "FHWA Obligated Funds — Federal Fiscal Year to Date" list and the "FHWA Projects Submitted by District 4 to Caltrans HQ — Federal Fiscal Year to Date" list — up to FY 2017/18 (for the current fiscal year, visit Caltrans E-76 Status page).
- Project Monitoring and Delivery (MTC presentation, March 26, 2012)
- Federal Aid Single Point of Contact Workshop (MTC Presentation and Caltrans Presentation) (including presentations on funding programming, TIP, CMA overview, Caltrans overview (Local Assistance, environmental, and Right of Way), 06-06-2017
- Federal Aid Single Point of Contact Checklist
- SFCTA's Portal page for sponsors to submit quarterly reports for SFCTA-funded projects
Caltrans Programs and Procedures References
Caltrans, with its delegated authority from FHWA, develops procedures for and conducts review of a majority of FHWA-funded projects. Also see Caltrans District 4 page and the Training Resources section (below) for materials from past trainings.
- Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG) provides a description of federal and state programs, including:
- Introduction/Overview: Ch 1 Introduction/Overview (PDF); Ch 2 Financing the Federal-Aid Highway Program (PDF); Ch 3 Federal-Aid Routes & Functional Classifications
- Most commonly used funding programs: Ch 4 Surface Transportation Program (STP); Ch 5 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ); Ch 9 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP); Ch 23 Local Agency State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Projects (PDF)
- Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) describes procedures and documents required to use federal and state funds. This link gives a compilation of "packages" required by phase.
- Introduction/Overview: Ch 1 Introduction/Overview; Ch 2 Roles/Responsibilities
- Authorization/Agreement/Invoicing: Ch 3 Project Authorization; Ch 4 Agreements; Ch 5 Accounting/Invoices
- Environmental: Ch 6 Environmental Procedures
- Preliminary Engineering: Ch 7 Field Review; Ch 8 Public Hearings; Ch 9 Civil Rights and DBEs; Ch 10 Consultant Selection; Ch 11 Design Standards; Ch 12 PS&E
- ROW/Utility Coordination: Ch 13 ROW; Ch 14 Utility Relocations
- Construction: Ch 15 Advertise and Award; Ch 16 Administer Contracts
- Completion (and after): Ch 17 Project Completion; Ch 18 Maintenance; Ch 19 Oversight and Process Reviews; Ch 20 Deficiencies and Sanctions
- LAPM forms in word documents
- Updates
- Division of Local Assistance Office Bulletins (DLA-OBs) disseminate the most recent policy and procedural changes, including LAPG and LAPM chapters and forms.
- Local Programs Procedures (LPPs) formalize LAPG and LAPM changes that have been initiated through DLA-OBs. DLA-OBs expire upon issuance of LPPs.
- Caltrans Oversight Information Notices (COIN) are single-topic bulletins intended to provide information and guidance to local agencies on a wide range of issues pertaining to the Federal-aid projects.
- Local Assistance Blog (or "LAB") on federal-aid program updates and resources
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Transportation projects that receive federal funds, are subject to a federally required action, or have a regionally significant air quality impact must be included in the TIP.
2019 TIP update
Non-exempt project [update to reflect Plan Bay Area 2040]
- MTC memo (PDF) on non-exempt projects
- Plan Bay Area 2040 Project List with RTP ID (Excel)
Primer & latest schedule
General
- MTC TIP page, including MTC Guide to TIP and TIP revision schedule and status (2019 TIP)
- MTC Fund Management System (FMS, online database for TIP) Workshop materials (03-26-12)
- TIP Overview and How to Use FMS (powerpoint)
- FMS Funding Report page, which generates reports showing obligation status by funding program by county
- Air Quality (AQ) PM 2.5 ("fine particulate matter") Conformity Requirement: MTC, with the help of project sponsors, must conduct a project-level hot spot analysis for "projects of air quality concern."
- MTC memo (PDF) on quantitative analysis requirement (12-12-11)
- MTC instruction (PDF) to submit AQ PM 2.5 info (03-08-12, as part of the 2013 TIP Update)
Other Federal and State Agency Resources
- FHWA MAP-21 page, including Fact Sheets
- California Transportation Commission (CTC): meeting schedule and agenda, CTC-administered programs
- Caltrans Division of Transportation Programming
- California Safe Routes to School Active Transportation Resource Center, including a resource page for Caltrans SRTS Non-Infrastructure Projects
Training Resources
- Caltrans District 4 Training (District 4-specific training), which includes materials from past training
- Caltrans Risk-based invoicing presentation (11-18-14)
- Contract administration of federal-aid projects by local agencies (06-10-14): presentation (PDF), list of helpful handouts (PDF), FHWA 1273 form (PDF)
- Caltrans Highway Bridge Program (HBP) training videos
- Caltrans Local Assistance Training for Local Agencies (general training info)
- California Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP; Caltrans in partnership with Sacramento State's College of Continuing Education)
- Caltrans Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) training resource
- SF Public Work's Overview of the Federal Aid Process for Transportation Projects (powerpoint)
- FHWA's Every Day Counts Exchange webinars on project development and delivery practices and tools for local agencies
- UC Berkeley TechTransfer (click on "Click here to register for a class!")
FAQ
- Twelve Procedural Errors (doc) from TechTransfer training