East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) is now accepting project applications for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). TAP funds are available to eligible Illinois and Missouri sponsors.
Applications are due no later than 4:00 p.m. local time on Friday, August 19, 2022.
Application Materials
The TAP Project Development Workbook provides information on TAP program requirements, how to complete and submit a TAP application, and the criteria used to score TAP projects. Sponsor information is required to download project applications. Click on the button below to download the project application forms.
Supplemental Materials
• Estimate of Project Costs (Excel file)
• Application Fee Payment Form
Directions for Chrome users (step1, step2)
• SRTS Student Travel Tally
• SRTS Parent Survey
Additional Resources
- TAP Frequently Asked Questions
- Environmental Justice Map
- Population and Employment Index Map
- Additional Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Resources
Note: kmz or shapefiles for maps available upon request
Project Development Workshop
EWG hosted a virtual project development workshop June 14, 2022 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. to clarify TAP program requirements, application procedures, project selection criteria, and program schedule. A recording of the workshop and the slideshow is available below.
Project Review Meetings
EWG staff hosted Project Review Meetings on June 24, July 8, July 22, July 29, and August 5. At these meetings, sponsors could sign up for a half hour time slot to receive feedback on their project applications from EWG staff. Meetings were held from 9 am to 12:10 pm.