This week, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) will open the annual joint Call for Projects for the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) and Community Planning programs, which offer support to local governments, non-profit agencies, the region’s transit service boards, and other organizations looking to plan and implement projects that will benefit the community and the region as a whole. While CMAP and RTA have separate planning assistance programs, applicants are able to apply to both programs with a single application – which is being offered in a simple, online only form for the first time this year. Applications are available through Thursday, October 17, at http://cmap.is/2019application. For more information, visit www.cmap.illinois.gov or visit www.RTAchicago.org.