From January 17 to March 10, 2023, CMAP received funding applications for surface transportation projects that improve transit, bicycle facilities, freight and traffic movement and safety, fix bridges, reconstruct roads, and invest in alternative fuel vehicles and equipment. Funding for these projects will be distributed through federal sources that CMAP programs, including: Surface Transportation Program (STP) Shared Fund, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ), locally programmed Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L), and Carbon Reduction program (CRP).

Summary reports, scoring and staff recommendations are provided below.  Final approvals will take place on October 11, 2023.

The public comment period on the programs below closed on Friday, August 11, 2023. One comment was received which is shared below and will be presented to the CMAQ and TAP-L Project Selection Committee on August 31, 2023.

CMAQ/CRP-General Comment-Robert Lee Jr, President, Village of Berkeley

CMAQ and CRP
FFY 2024-2028 CMAQ and CRP Recommended Program (PDF)

CMAP has developed a $493 million five-year program containing 47 CMAQ and CRP projects that will improve air quality, reduce the impacts of climate change and help to mitigate traffic congestion.

STP Shared Fund
FFY 2024-2028 STP Shared Fund Recommended Active Program (PDF)
 
CMAP has developed a $160 million five-year program of projects that includes twelve (12) previously programmed projects and nineteen (19) new projects. The five year program includes projects that will eliminate barriers faced by bicycles and pedestrians, reconstruct, rehabilitate, or expand highways and bridges, separate railroad tracks from highways, and improve safety for all system users. In addition to this five-year program, CMAP has also developed a contingency program of 22 projects that may also be considered for funding if additional funds become available to the region.

TAP-L
FFY 2024-2028 TAP-L Recommended Program (PDF)

CMAP has developed a $93.7 million five-year program containing locally programmed Transportation Alternative funding for 19 projects that will help to complete bicycle facilities identified in the Regional Greenways and Trails Plan.

More information about the development of these programs can be found below.
 

Subject to change.

STP Shared Fund
In addition to the ten projects currently programmed in FFYs 2024 – 2026, the staff recommended Active Program includes $20.2 million for cost increases for two (2) existing projects in FFY 2024, $14.9 million for nine new projects in FFYs 2025 and 2026, and $65 million for eight new projects in FFYs 2027 and 2028.  $40 million is recommended for two projects located within the City of Chicago, $33.6 million for nine projects within suburban Cook County, and $26.5 million for eight projects within the collar counties. All eligible projects that applied for the STP Shared Fund that were not recommended for full funding through another program are recommended for inclusion in the Contingency Program, where they may be considered for funding that becomes available through September 30, 2025. Additional details are available in the following files. 

Eligible projects only:

Requested and recommended funding with phase and FFY detail (pdf)

Summary scores with requested and recommended funding (sorted by: sponsor | rank) - Updated 7/7/2023 (sorting error)

All applications and all project types:

Project information, requested and recommended funding, and scoring details (pdf | xlxs) - Updated 7/7/2023 (sorting error)

After review and discussion by the STP Project Selection Committee, information for providing public comment on the staff recommendations will be posted on this page.

CMAQ and CRP
The staff recommended programs includes $399.5 million in CMAQ and CRP funds for 26 projects.

Project application scores and staff proposed program of funding (pdf | xlxs)

TAP-L
The staff recommended program includes $93.7 million in locally programmed Transportation Alternative funding for 19 projects.

Project application scores and staff proposed program of funding (pdf | xlxs)

STP Shared Fund (Updated 6/19/23)

The below draft scoring results will be available for review by project applicants through June 23. During this time, applicants may contact CMAP staff to discuss concerns they have regarding the scoring of their own applications.  After the review period, CMAP staff will finalize scores and develop the staff recommended program that will be presented to the STP Project Selection Committee on July 13, 2023.

Draft Scores for all applications and all project types considered (pdf):  Sorted by TIP ID or by project sponsor

Additional project, requested funding, and scoring information for eligible projects to be considered for funding based on draft scores above (pdf): Sorted by TIP ID or by project sponsor or by total score

Spreadsheet containing all draft scoring, project information, and requested funding information (xlsx)

Scoring Documentation (pdf)

The summary data provided in these reports is raw application data, as entered by project applicants.  Information in this report is subject to minor modification, based on review and evaluation of individual projects.  In particular, adjustments to financial data are likely.

The “Group” field contains the funding program(s) for which sponsors requested consideration.

CMAQ/CRP
STP Shared Fund
TAP-Local

All Applications (Grouped by: Fund Type requested | Council/Agency)

STP Shared Fund Summary Presentation (4/13/2023 STP PSC)
CMAQ/CRP and TAP-L Summary Presentation (4/13/23 CMAQ and TAP PSC)

Step 1. Review the materials from the Informational Webinars (see Resources below) and these Frequently Asked Questions.

Step 2. Review the application booklets to determine which program(s) you are applying for:

• CMAQ/CRP and TAP-L Application Booklet
• STP Shared Fund Application Booklet

Step 3. Review the application workbook to determine what information you should gather in order to apply.

Step 4. Review the eTIP User Guide for completing your online application.

Step 5. Request eTIP login credentials and begin your eTIP application.

Step 6. Proceed with completion of the eTIP application, application workbook, and other supplemental forms below specific to the program you are applying for and the type of project.

Step 7. Complete your application in the eTIP database, including attaching your application workbook, supplemental forms, and other supporting documents prior to the deadlines listed in the timeline above.

Application Workbook (Excel) - Required for ALL projects

Detailed Cost Estimate - Required for ALL projects (Note: applicant may submit their own form, as long as the same information is provided)

Quarterly Status Update (Instructions | Highway Form (for projects processed through IDOT/FHWA) | Transit Form (for projects processed through FTA) - Required for ALL projects

Input Module Worksheet - Required for CMAQ intersection improvement projects only

How to submit an application in eTIP video (YouTube) eTIP presentation slides (pdf)

Frequently Asked Questions

Application Workbook Reference (pdf)

Informational Webinar (1/20/2023): Slide deck | Recording | Q&A Log

Drop-in Q&A Webinar (1/25/2023): Recording | Q&A Log

Planning Liaison Certification Checklist

STP Shared Fund Estimated Programming Marks*:

On October 13, 2021 the CMAP Board and MPO Policy Committee approved the below programs.

STP Shared Fund

CMAQ and TAP-L