California Transportation Commission
2027 Active Transportation Program (Cycle 8)
The 2027 Active Transportation Program call for projects will be released after the California Transportation Commission adopts the 2027 Active Transportation Program Guidelines at its March 19-20, 2026 meeting. Applications are due on June 22, 2026.
Please choose the appropriate application for your project type.
- Large Infrastructure: Infrastructure-only project with a total project cost of greater than $10 million
- Large Infrastructure + Non-Infrastructure: Infrastructure + Non-Infrastructure project with a total project cost of greater than $10 million
- Medium Infrastructure: Infrastructure-only project with a total project cost of more than $3.5 million and up to $10 million
- Medium Infrastructure + Non-Infrastructure: Infrastructure + Non-Infrastructure project with a total project cost of more than $3.5 million and up to $10 million
- Small Infrastructure: Infrastructure-only project with a total project cost of $3.5 million or less
- Small Infrastructure + Non-Infrastructure: Infrastructure + Non-Infrastructure project with a total project cost of $3.5 million or less
- Non-Infrastructure Only: Standalone Non-Infrastructure project
- Plan: Plan only project
2027 Active Transportation Program Application Resources
General Active Transportation Program Information
- California Transportation Commission Active Transportation Program webpage
- Caltrans Active Transportation Program webpage
2027 Active Transportation Program Guidelines - Coming Soon
- 2027 Active Transportation Program Guidelines
Other 2027 Active Transportation Program Guidance
- LAPG Ch 25: State Programs for Local Agency Projects
- ATP Eligible Infrastructure Costs Guidance
- ATP Non-Infrastructure Guidance
- Project Study Report (PSR) Guidelines
- Cycle 8 Project Study Report Equivalency Workshop Slides
- 2027 Active Transportation Program Application Checklist - Coming Soon
- Submittable Frequently Asked Questions - Coming Soon
2027 Active Transportation Program Scoring Rubrics - Coming Soon
- Large Infrastructure or Infrastructure + Non-Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric
- Medium Infrastructure or Infrastructure + Non-Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric
- Small Infrastructure or Infrastructure + Non-Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric
- Non-Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric
- Plan Project Application Scoring Rubric
2027 Active Transportation Program Application Attachments
- Attachment A: Signature Page (DOCX)
- Attachment B: Engineer's Checklist (DOCX)
- Attachment F: Project Estimate (Required for all Infrastructure projects) (XLSX)
- Attachment G: Non-Infrastructure Work Plan (Exhibit 25-R) (XLSX)
- Attachment H: Plan Scope of Work (Exhibit 25-P) (XLSX)
- Attachment I: Project Programming Request (PPR) (Exhibit 25-I) (XLSX)
- Attachment J: State Funding Request (Exhibit 25-F) (DOCX)
- State Highway System Project Impact Assessment Form (PDF)
- ATP Corps Consultation Form
Contact Information
- General ATP Questions: ATP@catc.ca.gov
- Project Study Report Equivalency Questions (plans/layouts, project schedule and project estimate): ATP-PM@dot.ca.gov
- Non-Infrastructure and Plan Questions: ATP-NI@dot.ca.gov
- Submittable Troubleshooting: https://www.submittable.com/help/submitter
This application should be used for projects that:
- Have a total project cost greater than $10 million; and
- Include infrastructure improvements only.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the 2027 ATP Large Infrastructure Scoring Rubric as they complete this application.
This application should be used for projects that:
- Have a total project cost greater than $10 million; and
- Include both infrastructure improvements and non-infrastructure programs.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the 2027 ATP Large Infrastructure Scoring Rubric as they complete this application.
This application should be used for projects that:
- Have a total project cost of more than $3.5 million and up to $10 million; and
- Include infrastructure improvements only.
Medium Infrastructure applications must request Construction funds.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the 2027 ATP Medium Infrastructure Scoring Rubric as they complete this application.
This application should be used for projects that:
- Have a total project cost of more than $3.5 million and up to $10 million; and
- Include both infrastructure improvements and non-infrastructure programs.
Medium Infrastructure/Non-Infrastructure Combination applications must request Construction funds.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the 2027 ATP Medium Infrastructure Scoring Rubric as they complete this application.
This application should be used for projects that:
- Have a total project cost of $3.5 million or less; and
- Include infrastructure improvements only.
Small Infrastructure applications must request Construction funds.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the 2027 ATP Small Infrastructure Scoring Rubric as they complete this application.
This application should be used for projects that:
- Have a total project cost of $3.5 million or less; and
- Include both infrastructure improvements and non-infrastructure programs.
Small Infrastructure/Non-Infrastructure Combination applications must request Construction funds.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the 2027 ATP Small Infrastructure Scoring Rubric as they complete this application.
This application should be used for projects that:
- Include non-infrastructure programs only
Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the 2027 ATP Non-Infrastructure Scoring Rubric as they complete this application.
Applicants should also consult the ATP Non-Infrastructure Guidance.
This application should be used for plan applications. All plans must be located in a disadvantaged community, or encompass a disadvantaged community.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the 2027 ATP Plan Scoring Rubric as they complete this application.