2016 Community Planning & LTA Programs Call for Projects

The RTA and CMAP are issuing a joint Call for Projects for the RTA’s Community Planning program and CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) Program.  Applicants can apply for both programs by using one application.  The RTA and CMAP will each select projects that align with the GO TO 2040 Plan and the Regional Transit Strategic Plan.  Selected projects will receive staff and / or consulting assistance for planning and implementation projects.   New this year, the Cook County Department of Public Health’s (CCDPH) Healthy HotSpot initiative is requesting applications to conduct local  active transportation (pedestrian and bicycle) plans in suburban Cook County. Read more here.

1. Learn more about the application process by attending an informational session at CMAP (233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 800, Chicago) on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact Erin Aleman (ealeman@cmap.illinois.gov) to RSVP. CMAP and RTA staff will be on hand to answer questions.

2. Applications are due June 25, 2015 at Noon

3. For more information on the RTA’s Community Planning program visit http://rtachicago.org/plans-programs/grants-projects/community-planning