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Transit Oriented Communities Technical Assistance Program

Supporting local jurisdictions in planning vibrant, transit oriented communities across Los Angeles County.

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Transit oriented communities (TOCs) are neighborhoods designed to make it easier to take transit, walk, bike or roll. Through the Transit Oriented Communities Technical Assistance Program, Metro partners with local jurisdictions across Los Angeles County to support planning efforts that create connected, accessible, and vibrant communities near transit.

Transit Oriented Communities Funding Programs

Transit Oriented Communities Technical Assistance Program Process

1. Identify a Transit Oriented Community Project

A planning project or study proposal is eligible for Metro’s Transit Oriented Communities if it meets the following criteria: 

A.

Project area is located near a Major Transit Stop

Eligible Project Areas

Use the Eligible Project Areas map to find local project areas that qualify for this program. Qualifying projects must be located near a Major Transit Stop*. 

*Major Transit Stop Definition 

Major Transit Stop, per California Public Resource Code 21064.3, which may be amended from time-to-time, is defined as: 
(a) An existing rail or bus rapid transit station (PRC 21060.2) 
(b) A ferry terminal served by either a bus or rail transit service. 
(c) The intersection of two or more major bus routes with a frequency of service interval of 20 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods. 

Per the intent of the TOC Policy, Major Transit Stop shall also include an environmentally-cleared fixed guideway transit station. A planned fixed-guideway station may also be considered if its location is the only alternative under consideration for a transit corridor in the planning stages. 

 

View Program Map with Eligible Project Areas

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Project incorporates a Transit Oriented Community Activity

Eligible Transit Oriented Community Activities

Eligible studies for this program must be tied to at least one of the following core TOC Activities and located within an eligible radius of transit: 

View TOC Activities and Radius Requirements
2. Review project development resources for this program

Explore resources created to support potential applicants in developing an application and project scope.

Use a template scope as a framework to build out a project proposal.

Template Scopes

Read about the program background and administrative guidelines.

TOC TAP Program Guidelines

Meet with Metro program staff to answer any questions on the application process.

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3. Apply to TOC Technical Assistance Program

Applications to the TOC Technical Assistance Program will be accepted and evaluated for award on a rolling basis. Program funding is subject to annual budget programming. Applicants can apply for up to $200,000. 

Prep

Download and use the TOC Technical Assistance Program Application Worksheet to review questions, write answers and complete required application attachments.

Application Worksheet

Apply

Copy and paste the final application answers and upload the completed attachments to the TOC Technical Assistance Program Online Application. It is recommended to write the application responses in the Application Worksheet before transitioning to the online application.

* Please note that answers may not save in draft mode. 

Apply for TOC Technical Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Metro’s Transit Oriented Communities Technical Assistance Program work?

Metro’s Transit Oriented Communities Technical Assistance Program (TOC TAP) is a competitive funding program that supports jurisdictions in LA County complete transit oriented community
feasibility studies and plans. Applications to the Transit Oriented Communities Technical Assistance Program are accepted and evaluated on a rolling basis.

Prospective applicants should review the TOC TAP website, program guidelines, and the program web map to confirm that the applicant and proposed project are eligible. For further questions, reach out to Metro staff at tocimplementation@metro.net.

Who can apply for the Transit Oriented Communities Technical Assistance Program?

Lead applicants for TOC TAP may include:

  • Los Angeles County jurisdictions (cities and County of Los Angeles) are eligible to apply for the Transit Oriented Communities Activities in the Eligible Transit Oriented
    Communities Activities matrix.
  • For the MAT component, cities, County of Los Angeles, Caltrans, State and Federal agencies, and transit agencies are eligible to receive funding through this Program. Other transportation-related public joint powers authorities (JPAs) must be sponsored by one of the aforementioned public agencies for the MAT component. Additionally,
    eligible MAT scope items include those that extend beyond MAT funding allocations that a jurisdiction may have secured.
  • Nonprofits and community based organizations can support an application as subapplicants but cannot be awarded funds to complete a TOC TAP project.

Regarding eligible Transit Oriented Community Activities, applicants should also note:

  • For First/Last Mile (FLM) activities, funding is not available to jurisdictions with pending
    or yet to be developed FLM Planning coordination with Metro. This includes most new
    Rail/BRT stations.
  • For MAT activities, entities that have already acquitted Measure M Metro Active Transport (MAT) funding can apply for Technical Assistance to further support MAT activities.
What is the maximum amount an applicant can request?

Applicants can apply for up to $200,000 in funding. TOC TAP funding is subject to annual budget programming.

How many times can my jurisdiction apply to TOC TAP?

One application per jurisdiction may be awarded every 12 months.

For more FAQs click here. 

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