TAG - Technical Assistance to Governments Program
Technical assistance is available to local governments throughout Utah, Summit, and
Wasatch Counties for plans and studies that address growth related
challenges and opportunities. Competitive applications integrate transportation and land use in
a meaningful way and support implementation of the Wasatch Choice Vision and MAG's Regional Transportation Plan.
Available Funding
- About $750,000 is 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.
- 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
TAG Program Contact
Dan Wayne
Community Planning and Economic Development Manager
801-229-3824
dan.wayne@magutah.gov
TAG Program Links
2026 (Cycle V) TAG Program Guidelines2026 (Cycle V) TAG Final Application Form (opens Oct 19)
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2026 Call for Project Concepts is now open!
- See TAG Program Links on the left
- Final applications are due December 10, 2026
2025 TAG Cycle IV Awards:
| Awardee | Project Status |
| Park City | Multimodal Wayfinding Plan (in progress) |
| Payson | Downtown Trigger Site Implementation Planning (in progress) |
| MAG managing on behalf of local partners | Southeast Utah Lake Shoreline Trail Site Plans And Conceptual Designs (in progress) |
| Orem | Orem Union Bench Canal Trail (UBCT) and Utility Corridor Master Plan (in progress) |
| Fairfield and Cedar Fort | Transportation Master Plans (in progress) |
| Alpine | Development & Municipal Code Update (in progress) |
2024 TAG Cycle III (previously awarded)
| Awardee | Links to Final Deliverables |
| American Fork | Poly-Centric City Center Plan (completed, adoption pending) |
| Utah County | Utah County General Plan Update (in progress) Strategic Plan for Utah County Utah County Transportation Master Plan (in progress) |
| Pleasant Grove | PG Downtown Revitalization Assessment & Stakeholder Engagement Project |
| Charleston, Henefer, Daniel, and Hideout | General Plan Updates (in progress) |
2023 TAG Cycle II Projects (previously awarded)
| Awardee | Links to Final Deliverables |
| Alpine | Main Street and Gateways Small Area Plan (adoption pending) |
| 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 | Payson Parkway Small Area Plan |
| Provo | Provo 2230 N Station Area Plan Provo University Avenue Station Area Plan Provo Joaquin Station Area Plan Provo FrontRunner and 400 S Station Area Plan |
| Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, Cedar Fort | West Utah County Interagency Action Plan for Sustainable Growth (final deliverable pending) |
| Vineyard | Southeast Vineyard Active Transportation Plan and Wayfinding Design Guidelines (final deliverable pending) |
2022 TAG Cycle I Projects (previously awarded)
| Awardee | Links to Final Deliverables |
| 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 (final deliverable awaiting city council approval) |
| Payson | Downtown Gateway Plan |
| Spanish Fork | General Plan Update and FrontRunner Station Area Plan |
| Springville | North Main Street Gateway Small Area Plan |
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