TAG - Technical Assistance to Governments Program

Technical assistance is available to local governments throughout Utah, Summit, and Wasatch Counties for plans and studies that proactively address growth related challenges. Competitive projects integrate transportation and land use in a meaningful way and align with the region's long-range plans: Wasatch Choice Vision and TransPlan50.

Available Funding

Up to $1,000,000 will be made available annually depending on number and quality of applications received.
Assistance is provided in the form of consultant services procured by MAG on behalf of the local government.

Local Match Requirement

6.77%

Sample Project Types

Small-area plans
Corridor plans
Multimodal plans
Zoning ordinance/policy updates
Conceptual design for specific projects
See current/past projects links below and TAG Program Guidelines for more examples

Planning for Growth

What We Do

RTP - Regional Transportation Plan

SAP - Station Area Plan Program

TAG - Technical Assistance to Governments Program

TIP - Funded Transportation Projects

TAG Program Contact

Dan Wayne
Community Planning Manager
801-229-3824
dan.wayne@magutah.gov

TAG Program Links

2024 TAG Program Guidelines 2024 TAG Project Concept Submittal Form (Closed)2024 TAG Application Form (Closed)

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Resources

Menu of City and Town Centers Webinar Recording (YouTube)Menu of City and Town Centers Presentation Slides

TAG Cycle III (call for projects is closed)

MAG received 15 TAG Cycle III applications requesting nearly $2M in technical assistance. Applications are being reviewed and award announcements are anticipated in late February, 2025.

TAG Cycle II Projects (previously awarded)

Awardee	Project
Alpine	Main Street and Gateways Small Area Plan
American Fork	FrontRunner Station Area Plan (Phase II) and General Plan Update
Oakley, Kamas, Francis, Summit County	SR 32 Corridor and City Centers Plan
Payson	Nebo Beltway Small Area Plan
Provo	Station Area Planning, Phase II
Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, Cedar Fort	West Utah County Interagency Action Plan for Sustainable Growth
Vineyard	Southeast Vineyard Active Transportation Plan and Wayfinding Design Guidelines

TAG Cycle I Projects (previously awarded)

Awardee	Project
Coalville	Main Street Revitalization and Connectivity Plan
Lehi	Downtown Revitalization Plan Update and Historic State Street/100E Station Area Plan
Midway	Midway Safe and Affordable Mobility Plan
Park City	Bonanza Park Zoning Update
Payson	Downtown Gateway Plan
Spanish Fork	General Plan Update and FrontRunner Station Area Plan
Springville	North Main Street Gateway Small Area Plan