TCP Application Guide - FY 2024-25 through FY 2028-29 Transit Capital Priorities Call for Projects

Sep 12, 2026

Application guide for responding to the Transit Capital Priorities (TCP) Call for Projects covering FY 2024-25 through FY 2028-29. Provides instructions for completing the Excel project template, explains the purpose of each attachment in the application packet, and outlines how to submit completed templates with supporting documentation by the stated deadline. Details project template structure by tab, including ADA/operating assistance/preventive maintenance, vehicle replacements, fixed guideway programming, and facilities and other project types, plus guidance on required columns and field entries to support eligibility scoring.

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Attachment 3: Application Guide

Attachment 1: Transit Capital Priorities Process and Criteria

Attachment 2: Project Template

Attachment 2a: ADA, Operating Assistance, and Preventive Maintenance

Attachment 2b: Vehicle Replacements

Attachment 2c: Fixed Guideway Programming (FG-cap eligible operators only)

Attachment 2d: Facilities and Other

Submission and completion instructions

Project field guidance

FY 2024‐25 through FY 2029‐30 Transit Capital Priorities Call for Projects Attachment 3: Application Guide For your reference, below is a comprehensive guide to responding to the FY 2024‐25 through FY 2028‐29 Transit Capital Priorities Call for Projects. This document explains each attachment included in the packet, along with detailed information on completing the project template. Any questions about responding to this Call for Projects should be directed to Margaret Doyle at [mdoyle@bayareametro.gov](mdoyle@bayareametro.gov) or at (415) 778‐6743. Attachment 1: Transit Capital Priorities Process and Criteria Attachment 1 is the TCP Process and Criteria as approved by the MTC Commission. Attachment 1‐A summarizes recent changes to the program as well as Contained within are the policies governing the programming and project selection process. Attachment 2: Project Template Project sponsors should apply for funds using the Excel project template included as Attachment 2. Further instructions regarding the template are included below and on Attachment 4. Related materials can be downloaded from MTC’s website at [https://mtc.ca.gov/our‐work/fund‐invest/calls‐projects‐](https://mtc.ca.gov/our‐work/fund‐invest/calls‐projects‐)[ ](https://mtc.ca.gov/our‐work/fund‐invest/calls‐projects‐)funding‐opportunities. Completed templates, along with all supporting documentation, should beemailed to Margaret Doyle [at](at mdoyle@bayareametro.gov)[ ](at mdoyle@bayareametro.gov)[mdoyle@bayareametro.gov](at mdoyle@bayareametro.gov) by 5:00 p. m. on Friday, July 19, 2024. Attachment 2: Project Template has five tabs. The first collects summary data from the other four tabs, which are for data entry. The tabs are organized by project type, as described below; further detail on all fields in the spreadsheet follows: ‐ Attachment 2a: ADA, Operating Assistance, and Preventive Maintenance Eligible operators should enter each year’s ADA operating assistance request (equal to or less than the projected set‐asides in Attachment 8) here, along with any operating assistance or preventive maintenance requests. ‐ Attachment 2b: Vehicle Replacements All vehicle replacements should be indicated in this tab (buses, vans, ferries, light rail vehicles, etc. ) . Indicate in the narrative box which vehicles are being replaced, where they can be found in board‐approved plans, and how (if relevant) they are part of the ZEB transition for your agency. Additionally, please indicate if any of the requested vehicles were part of bus replacements deferred from FYs 2022 through 2024 due to price list issues. ‐ Attachment 2c: Fixed Guideway Programming (for FG‐cap eligible operators only) All projects that fall under fixed guideway cap programming should be listed on this tab. The tab also indicates available funding by operator, annually and across the 5‐year period. ‐ Attachment 2d: Facilities and Other Any other project types that do not fall under the first three categories should be listed here, including ZEB infrastructure requests. There is no need to indicate which FTA funding program you are applying for, i.e., Section 5307, 5337 or 5339. Funding sources will be assigned during the program development process based on the project’s eligibility for each program, projected revenues, and urbanized area constraints. See Attachment 1, Section III B, Program Eligibility, and Section III B, Urbanized Area Eligibility for more information. See Attachment 5 for projected revenues for each program and urbanized area. Please enter ALL information in the un‐highlighted columns for each requested project. The amounts in the columns shaded yellow are calculated for you. Do not enter anything in these fields. Agency Project Priority: Please indicate your agency’s prioritization rank of each project submitted in consideration for inclusion in each year of the TCP Program. Note that project scoring will be utilized first to organize the p

FAQs

What is the purpose of the TCP Application Guide and its attachments?

The guide supports responses to the TCP Call for Projects and explains each attachment in the packet, including how to complete the project template and how submissions are evaluated.

How should project sponsors apply for TCP funds?

Project sponsors should use the Excel project template provided as Attachment 2 and complete all required information in the un-highlighted columns.

What are the main tabs in the project template and what does each cover?

The template includes five tabs, with data entry organized by project type: Attachment 2a (ADA/operating assistance/preventive maintenance), 2b (vehicle replacements), 2c (fixed guideway programming), and 2d (facilities and other).

Do applicants need to specify the FTA funding program (e.g., Section 5307/5337/5339) in advance?

No. Applicants do not need to indicate which FTA funding program they are applying for; funding sources are assigned during program development based on eligibility, projected revenues, and urbanized area constraints.

Sep 12, 2026

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