The 2026 Call for Projects follows a structured, multi-step process to ensure a transparent, competitive, and policy-driven allocation of federal transportation funds. Key dates and milestones are outlined below (all dates are in 2026).

Key Milestones

May 3

Call for Projects opens. Application materials are released on TRPC’s website.

June 5 (5:00 p.m. PDT)

Applications due.

Mid-June – Mid-July

Staff and Transportation Policy Board (TPB) Subcommittiee review, score, and rank applications.

July 16

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) peer technical review of applications.

July 27-August 9

Public comment period

September 9

TPB first review

September – October

TPB Subcommittee review and funding recommendation

October 2

Council 1st review

October 14

TPB 2nd review and funding recommendation approval

November 6

Council project selection and awards approval