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 IV Awards:
| Awardee | Project |
| Park City | Multimodal Wayfinding Plan - This project will establish a unified signage system across transportation corridors, guiding residents and visitors to trails, transit, park-and-rides, and key destinations throughout the City and region. This effort will include vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle-scale wayfinding. In addition to serving local residents and the city’s 3 to 4 million annual visitors, this effort will help the city prepare for the 2034 Winter Olympics. TAG IV Award: $150,000. Local Match: $45,000. Total Project Budget: $195,000 |
| Payson | Downtown Trigger Site Implementation Planning - This project will advance implementation of the recently completed Payson Downtown Gateway Plan. Specifically, this effort will result in a concept plan for the intersection of 100 N and Main Street, as well as conceptual designs for several vacant/underutilized opportunity sites on Main Street. TAG IV Award: 108,000. Local Match: $12,000. Total Project Budget: $120,000 |
| MAG to manage on behalf of Utah Lake Authority (ULA) | Southeast Utah Lake Shoreline Trail Site Plans And Conceptual Designs - ULA, MAG, Utah County, Provo, and Springville will coordinate to plan the Utah Lake Shoreline Trail from its current southern terminus (500 West and Lakeview Parkway in Provo) to Lincoln Beach. This 14-mile project will update the current feasible trail alignment and outline the sequencing needed for future construction and land use planning for trail access. The two-mile stretch known as “Mill Race” between Lakeview Parkway in Provo and 1400 North in Springville is the next extension of the Shoreline Trail and will receive the highest level of attention and planning detail. TAG IV Award: $50,000. MAG TIP Planning funds (pending approval): $170,000. Local Match: $50,000. Total Project Budget: $270,000 |
| Orem | Orem Union Bench Canal Trail (UBCT) and Utility Corridor Master Plan - This project will result in an actionable Master Plan for repurposing 5.25 miles of the North Union and Provo Bench Canals to a paved regional active transportation trail. Immediate planning is critical to prevent land fragmentation, legal disputes, and flooding hazards following the canal companies’ pending dissolutions. Deliverables will include a parcel-by-parcel acquisition strategy, engineering concepts for stacking a trail over utility infrastructure, and a phased implementation plan. TAG IV Award: 108,000. Local Match: $27,000. Total Project Budget: $135,000. |
| Fairfield and Cedar Fort | Transportation Master Plans - A single consultant will be selected to assist each town in preparing their own Transportation Master Plans. This effort will build upon recent General Plan updates and the TAG-funded West Utah County Interagency Action Plan. These plans will be used to manage multiple planned developments, support roadway impact fee updates, preserve right-of-way for future transportation corridors, and identify supportive land use code changes. TAG IV Award: $150,000. Local Match: $15,000. Total Project Budget: $165,000. |
| Alpine | Development & Municipal Code Update - Building on the recent TAG-funded Main Street & Gateways Plan, this effort will address outdated, inconsistent land use regulations and better coordinate land use with transportation infrastructure improvements. Through a full code audit, community stakeholder engagement, and targeted revisions, the City will create clear, modern, and implementation-ready standards that support corridor revitalization, improve mobility, reduce conflicts, and provide predictable, efficient development processes aligned with Alpine’s long-term vision. TAG IV Award: 99,000. Local Match: $7,200. Total Project Budget: $106,200. |
TAG Cycle III (previously awarded)
| Awardee | Project |
| American Fork | Poly-Centric City Center Plan |
| Utah County | A Comprehensive Update of the Utah County General Plan; A New Strategic Plan for Utah County; and Utah County Transportation Master Plan |
| Pleasant Grove | PG Downtown Revitalization Assessment & Stakeholder Engagement Project |
| Charleston, Henefer, Daniel, and Hideout | General Plan Updates |
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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