Regional Capacity Program
Background
The Regional Capacity Program (Project O) provides Measure M2 (M2) funding for improvements to the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways. Project O also provides for intersection improvements and other projects to help improve street operations and reduce congestion.
The Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs (CTFP) is the mechanism by which the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) administers competitive funding for streets and roads projects. The CTFP allocates funds through an annual competitive call for projects (call) based on guidelines and scoring criteria approved by the OCTA Board of Directors (Board). The CTFP guidelines identify procedures and requirements that local agencies must satisfy to apply for M2 funding and how project applications are evaluated. These guidelines were first approved by the OCTA Board on March 22, 2010, and are updated annually to initiate a Project O call cycle.
2025 Call Overview
On August 12, 2024, the OCTA Board authorized staff to issue calls for the CTFP Regional Capacity Program (Project O) and Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (Project P). The staff report can be viewed here. OCTA is pleased to announce that the 2025 Project O and P calls under M2 are now open.
Typically, OCTA has made approximately $45 million in M2 funds available for each Project O and Project P call cycle.
Funding applications must be submitted via the OCFundtracker online grant management system and followed up with the submittal of one unbound hard copy. Both the hard copy, as well as the online application, are due to OCTA no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
Please refer to the 2025 CTFP guidelines for other pertinent deadlines and funding application requirements.
2025 Call Schedule
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Key dates and deadlines
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date
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| Call Released/Board Approval for Issuance | August 12, 2024 |
| Application Workshop and Q&A Session | September 4, 2024 |
| New Facility Modeling Request to OCTA | September 12, 2024 |
| Applications Due to OCTA (by 5:00 p.m.) | October 24, 2024 |
| OCTA Technical Steering/Technical Advisory Committee Review | February/March 2025 |
| OCTA Board Approval of Recommended Projects | April/May 2025 |
| 2025 Project O & P Funds Allocated* | July 1, 2025 |
*This is the earliest date projects can be programmed for the 2025 call
2025 CTFP Call Workshop
OCTA held the 2025 CTFP Workshop virtually on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The presentation can be accessed here and in the resources below.
CTFP M2 Signage for Construction Projects
For all construction projects awarded CTFP funds in excess of $500,000 or exceeding a 90-day construction period schedule, local agencies shall install M2 signage in accordance with OCTA specifications during the construction period. The implementing agency is responsible for requesting OCTA furnished signage. Refer to the Regional Capacity Program Signage Requirements for signage specifications and guidance.
Please contact Stephanie Mooney at smooney@octa.net or (714) 560-5312 for M2 signage requests or questions.
CTFP Guidelines
The CTFP Guidelines for the 2025 call were approved by the Board on August 12, 2024. The Board-approved 2025 CTFP Guidelines are available online and can be accessed below:
OCFundtracker
The OCFundtracker database can be accessed here.
The OCFundtracker training manual can be downloaded here. Please contact OCTA staff if you require additional training on the database.
Resources
The CTFP Guidelines are updated for each call cycle. Projects are subject to the version of the guidelines approved by the OCTA Board for the call cycle in which a project was awarded. The CTFP Guidelines for each call issued to date are available online and can be accessed below: