The RTA has released a Call for Projects for the 2011 Community Planning Program.  The timeline to the right outlines the key dates associated with the Call for Projects, including dates for Open Houses, application submittal deadline, and the project selection process.  

Submittal Procedures
The application can be downloaded by clicking here:  2011 Community Planning Application.   Please note that the Application should be “Saved As” a new document titled [Applicant Name] 2011 Community Planning Application.  The Application is broken into sections and “fields” that can be filled out individually and will expand to accommodate the amount of text.  Hit the “Tab” key to move from field to field.  Please also attach additional pages for the separate narrative section.  Applications are to be submitted electronically in both Microsoft Word and PDF.  

Open Houses
As part of the Call for Projects, RTA staff will be hosting four Open Houses across the region (see right sidebar for dates and locations).  Potential applicants are encouraged to attend an Open House to ask questions regarding any of the four Funding Programs or to discuss a potential project.  While attendance at one of the Open Houses is encouraged, it is not required to submit an application.

Deadline
Applications are due to the RTA by 3:00 PM CST on June 10, 2010.  Once completed, please email an electronic version of your Application to:

Heather Tabbert, AICP, Program Manager, Special Programs  
Regional Transportation Authority
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Phone: 312-913-3244

Upon receipt of application, you will receive an email verifying that your submittal has been received.   Should you have any questions during the preparation of your Application, please direct them to Ms. Tabbert.