The TPB is accepting applications for two local technical assistance programs, the Transportation Land-Use Connections (TLC) Program and the Regional Roadway Safety Program (RRSP).

Applications are due March 7, 2025. Applicants have the option to submit a proposed project abstract which is due January 22.

The programs offer short-term consultant services up to $80,000 for planning projects and up to $100,000 for design projects. Any local jurisdiction in the National Capital Region that is a TPB member is eligible to apply. Non-profits and non-member jurisdictions in the region may apply as secondary recipients to a TPB member jurisdiction. 

About the programs 

TLC projects provide a range of services for community-oriented planning activities including but not limited to transit station area planning, bicycle and pedestrian safety, housing or economic development studies, streetscape plans, and trail planning. 

RRSP projects provide a range of services to support roadway safety efforts, including but not limited to local roadway safety plans, bicycle and pedestrian safety, data analysis, road diet design, lighting, and intersection improvements.

Additional program details are available in an informational flyer. 

Key dates

Application period: January 6 - March 7, 2025
Abstracts (optional) due: January 22, 2025
Applications due: March 7, 2025
Project selection and approval: April/May 2025 
Project kick-off meetings: Fall 2025

Learn more and apply!

Transportation Land-Use Connections: mwcog.org/tlc

Regional Roadway Safety: mwcog.org/rrsp

For more information, contact John Swanson at jswanson@mwcog.org (TLC),  Janie Nham at jnham@mwcog.org (RRSP), or Victoria Caudullo at vcaudullo@mwcog.org for TLC or RRSP.