Technical Assistance Program

The TLC Technical Assistance Program provides focused consultant assistance to local jurisdictions working on creative, forward-thinking and sustainable plans and projects. Any local jurisdiction in the Metropolitan Washington region that is a member of the TPB is eligible to apply, and technical assistance may include a range of services, such as:

• Public involvement facilitation
• Development and utilization of visualization techniques
• Streetscape and infill design assistance
• Assistance with scoping longer term planning studies
• Help with other challenges related to strengthening transportation and land use coordination

The application deadline for FY 2011 project submissions has passed (May 12, 2010).

Please visit the Application Information page or the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page for more information about applying for TLC technical assistance.

For information on the projects completed as part of the FY 2007, FY 2008, FY 2009, FY 2010 TLC technical assistance programs, as well as projects completed as part of the VDOT Multimodal Grant Program, please see Completed Projects.

Recipients are eligible to receive a range of technical assistance between $20,000 and $60,000 for a project. Recipients do not receive direct financial assistance. Technical assistance is provided by consultants who are contracted on an individual project basis. COG/TPB has developed a list of pre-qualified consultants to provide technical assistance. Using this list, COG/TPB works with jurisdictions to identify potentially appropriate firms, organizations and individuals to provide the approved technical assistance, and seeks quotes and availability from consultants to determine who should be contracted to conduct the service or task in accordance with the required schedule.