Metro/Caltrans Project Delivery Support

It’s a partnership between Metro and Caltrans that helps local agencies—like cities, transit providers, and other public entities—successfully plan, fund, and build transportation projects. The program provides direct support, training, and tools to make sure projects meet all the rules for state and federal funding and can move forward without delays.

The program is designed for public agencies in Los Angeles County that are working on transportation projects using federal or state funds. This includes city departments of transportation, county agencies, transit operators, and other eligible public-sector partners.

Transportation projects that receive federal or state funds must follow detailed requirements to stay eligible. Missing a step—or a deadline—can lead to delays, extra costs, or even lost funding. This program helps agencies avoid common pitfalls and keep their projects on track, ensuring communities receive the improvements they’ve been promised.

The program supports a wide variety of transportation improvements, including safer street crossings, sidewalk repairs, new bike paths, public transit upgrades, and large-scale capital projects. Many of these are funded through programs like the Active Transportation Program (ATP), Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG), and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ), among others.

A wide range of materials are available through the Caltrans Division of Local Assistance, including the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), funding calendars, training videos, and forms. Metro’s Funding and Resources page also provides guidance and contact information for those seeking letters of support or grant writing assistance.