February 2026

The Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) provides technical information and expertise to help municipal governments use transportation funds more effectively, improve road maintenance, and increase roadway safety.

TCDI funds local planning initiatives that also advance the goals of the region’s long-range plan, Update: Connections 2050 Plan for Greater Philadelphia.

The Sidewalk Priority Score can help users identify where a new or reconstructed sidewalk would have the greatest impact. This information can help support a grant application, aid in project selection, or provide a starting point for considering where sidewalks are most needed.

For this year's design challenge, “Farm-to-Table,” the students were asked to consider the environmental and social costs of modern food systems and to design cities that apply circular economy principles that keep products and materials in circulation through maintenance, reuse, recycling, and other methods.

Come learn how two key plans affect transportation investments and how to submit public comments to help inform regional planning decisions.