Implementing the Regional Greenways and Trail Plan, one path at a time The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s (CMAP) locally programmed Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) is a federally funded program of surface transportation improvements designed to support non-motorized transportation. CMAP uses a competitive process to select bicycle and pedestrian projects to that help complete the Regional Greenways and Trail Plan. The Regional Greenways and Trails Plan, adopted as part of ON TO 2050, is a long-range plan which envisions a network of continuous greenway and trail corridors — linked across jurisdictions — providing scenic beauty, natural habitat, and recreational and transportation opportunities. The regional trails plan helps implementers and funding agencies advance their projects, as proposals that relate to the plan can be more attractive to funding agencies. Project examples include multi-use trails, trail bridges and underpasses, and on-street bicycle facilities. The CMAQ, CRP, & TAP Project Selection Committee provides overall guidance for the development of the TAP. Sign up for the transportation newsletter to learn when the next call for projects opens in 2024. Current TAP projects CMAP developed a $93.7 million, five-year program of 19 TAP projects that will help to complete bicycle facilities identified in the Regional Greenways and Trails Plan. What does TAP fund? TAP funds bicycle facility projects that serve a transportation purpose, not just recreation. Some items (e.g., trash bins, picnic tables, campgrounds, and general park facilities) are not eligible for TAP funding, even if the overall project is approved. Who can apply? A TAP project sponsor can be a local government, regional transportation authority, transit agency, natural resource or public land agency, school district, and any other local or regional governmental entity with oversight of transportation or recreational trails. The Illinois Department of Transportation and nonprofit agencies cannot be sponsors, but may partner with an eligible project sponsor. Resources Transportation Call for Projects Program management resources On this page Current TAP projectsWhat does TAP fund?Who can apply?Resources Upcoming events Event date/start date 13 Sep Transportation Committee meeting Event time 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Event date/start date 09 Oct Joint CMAP Board and MPO Policy Committee meeting Event time 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Related data and resources Click to read CMAQ, CRP, & TAP Project Selection Committee Click to read CMAQ, CRP, & TAP Project Selection Committee Click to read CMAQ, CRP, & TAP Program Management Resources Regional spotlight Click to read Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in northeastern Illinois Click to read Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in northeastern Illinois Click to read $281 million in transportation investments to benefit northeastern Illinois Click to read What is the Council of Mayors? Transportation News Newsletter sign-up Opens in a modal ON TO 2050 related recommendations Click to read Fully fund the region’s transportation system Mobility Click to read Enhance the region’s approach to transportation programming Mobility Click to read Make transit more competitive Mobility Click to read Intensify climate mitigation efforts Environment Click to read Build regionally significant projects Mobility Click to read Leverage the transportation network to promote inclusive growth Mobility Click to read Improve travel safety Mobility