TLCI Application Packets Available NOACA is launching a new program to help communities in Northeast Ohio obtain federal funding and technical assistance for transportation projects that will strengthen community livability. The NOACA Governing Board has allocated approximately $1 million for the program, with individual grants ranging up to $75,000. The Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative consists of several components, including: Planning Grant Program: Provides federal funding to conduct or contract for the planning of transportation improvements that advance the Initiative’s goals Neighborhood Planning Technical Assistance: Provides free technical assistance to NOACA Urban Core Communities from staff for planning medium- to large-scale transportation improvements that advance the Initiative’s goals. View a listing of the NOACA Urban Core Communities. Links Technical Assistance Program: Provides free technical assistance from NOACA staff for planning small-scale traffic studies that advance the Initiative’s goals. Download the TLCI application packet in pdf (266 KB) or the program brochure (253 KB). Application deadline for 2005 is February 11. Thanks to everyone who attended our recent TLCI workshops. Questions were raised at the workshops concerning required legislation that needs to be submitted as part of the application. Review sample legislation here. Contact Rob Frazier for additional information or call (216) 241-2414 ext.281.