Active Transportation Program (ATP) - Cycle 8

ATP Cycle 8 Call-for-Projects

ATP Cycle 8 is expected to include about $574M made up of Federal, State SB1, and State Highway Account (SHA) funding. The funding/programming years include the 27/28, 28/29, 29/30 and 30/31 fiscal years.

The following schedule lists the anticipated major milestones for the development and adoption of the 2027 ATP Cycle 8:

Program Milestones Proposed Schedule

Draft ATP Guidelines presented to the Commission

January 29-30, 2026

Commission Hearing and Adoption of ATP Guidelines

March 19-20, 2026

Call for Projects

March 19-20, 2026

Large MPOs Submit Optional Guidelines to Commission

May 8, 2026

State Highway System Project Impact Assessment form due to Caltrans for review and completion

May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day)

Project Applications Deadline at: 11:59 PM

June 22, 2026

Staff recommendation for Statewide and Small Urban & Rural components, posted

November 2, 2026

Commission adopts Statewide and Small Urban & Rural components

December 3-4, 2026

Recommendations for MPO Component posted

June 2027

Commission adopts MPO selected projects

June 2027

For additional information about Cycle 8, view the CTC ATP website.

 

For helpful Application tips, view the following PSR Equivalent Training

View this ATP Training List which includes all existing ATRC trainings and workshops to assist with the ATP application.

ATP Cycle 8 Application Information

Links will be added to this webpage as they become available. 

ATP Guidelines and Guidance

ATP Cycle 8 Application Attachment Forms

ATP Cycle 8 Scoring Rubrics

The following are the final scoring rubrics as posted on the CTC ATP website:

  • Large Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
  • Medium Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
  • Small Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
  • Non-Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
  • Plan Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)

ATP Cycle 8 Application Supporting Resources

For project specific and call for project's questions, please contact your:

For general program questions you may contact:

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