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.
- 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
Manager
801-229-3824
dan.wayne@magutah.gov
TAG Cycle III
| Awardee | Project |
| American Fork |
Poly-Centric City Center Plan - Six activity nodes in
southwest American Fork identified in the city's TAG Cycle II-funded
General Plan Update will be evaluated individually and collectively
as a disaggregated city center connected by a robust network of
multimodal mobility options. TAG Award: $235,000. Local Match $38,000. Total Project Budget: $273,000. |
| Utah County |
A Comprehensive Update of the Utah County General Plan; A New
Strategic Plan for Utah County; and Utah County Transportation
Master Plan - The County’s core planning documents will be
developed concurrently for efficiency and consistency, and to
support coordinated land use and transportation decision
making. TAG Award: $175,000. Local Match: $175,000. Total Project Budget: $350,000. |
| Pleasant Grove |
PG Downtown Revitalization Assessment & Stakeholder
Engagement Project - To enhance livability and create a
more vibrant Downtown, the city will assess opportunities for better
land utilization, work with property owners to identify
context-appropriate development strategies, and improve connections
to surrounding trip destinations and transit services. TAG Award: $125,000. Local Match: $9,500. Total Project Budget: $134,500. |
| Charleston, Henefer, Daniel, and Hideout |
General Plan Updates - A single consultant will be selected
to assist three small towns in updating their General Plans, and to
expand Hideout City’s General Plan to include recently annexed
lands. TAG Award: $165,000. Local Match: $45,000. Total Project Budget: $210,000. |
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 |
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