Surface Transportation Program (STP)
The local Surface Transportation Program (STP) uses a federal funding source, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), to fund a portion of the project costs. The federal share for STP is generally 80% with a 20% local match, but is subject to the sliding scale adjustment.
FAST Act funds projects that are on a Federal-Aid Highway System with a functional classification of collector and above, bridge projects on any public road, transit capital projects, bus terminals and bus facilities. Roadways with a local road/street functional classification cannot obtain federal funding, except for bridge projects.
Every two years, WCGL hosts a STP-L Call for Projects. Will County Governmental League has a STP Local Methodology Guidebook document that details the Call for Projects, project application, project selection, and program management process. The rankings are utilized by the Transportation Policy Committee to prepare a programming recommendation. The Policy Committee program recommendation is forwarded to the Full Council for approval. The program is then submitted to CMAP for the final votes and to be developed into the regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the northeastern Illinois five year agenda of transportation projects.
The Council only provides federal STP funding for Phase II engineering, and construction phases (included construction engineering) of the project development process. The local agency is 100% responsible for none funded phases including: Phase I engineering and right-of-way acquisition (ROW). This is subject to change each Call for Projects.
FAST Act funds projects that are on a Federal-Aid Highway System with a functional classification of collector and above, bridge projects on any public road, transit capital projects, bus terminals and bus facilities. Roadways with a local road/street functional classification cannot obtain federal funding, except for bridge projects.
Every two years, WCGL hosts a STP-L Call for Projects. Will County Governmental League has a STP Local Methodology Guidebook document that details the Call for Projects, project application, project selection, and program management process. The rankings are utilized by the Transportation Policy Committee to prepare a programming recommendation. The Policy Committee program recommendation is forwarded to the Full Council for approval. The program is then submitted to CMAP for the final votes and to be developed into the regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the northeastern Illinois five year agenda of transportation projects.
The Council only provides federal STP funding for Phase II engineering, and construction phases (included construction engineering) of the project development process. The local agency is 100% responsible for none funded phases including: Phase I engineering and right-of-way acquisition (ROW). This is subject to change each Call for Projects.
FFY 2026-2030 CALL FOR PROJECTS
Applications for this Call for Projects will be submitted this year using CMAP’s eTIP.
eTIP Application link: Apply for Your Project through eTIP
Information and instructions on using the eTIP to submit applications can be found in this CMAP PowerPoint from the STP Workshop.
Opens: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Closes: Monday, December 14, 2025 (5:00 p.m CST)
Maximum Amount Allotted per single project: TBD
The maximum funds was found by taking 2/3 of the average of the annual STP allotment for the upcoming fiscal years (FFY 2025-2029) then rounded to the nearest thousand.
30-Day Public Comment Period
Opens: TBD, 2025
Closes: TBD, 2025
In addition to filling out the application information listed in the eTIP, applicants must also upload the following documents to the eTIP:
Required Documents (upload to eTIP)
How do you apply through eTIP?
Applications for this Call for Projects will be submitted this year using CMAP’s eTIP.
eTIP Application link: Apply for Your Project through eTIP
Information and instructions on using the eTIP to submit applications can be found in this CMAP PowerPoint from the STP Workshop.
Opens: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Closes: Monday, December 14, 2025 (5:00 p.m CST)
Maximum Amount Allotted per single project: TBD
The maximum funds was found by taking 2/3 of the average of the annual STP allotment for the upcoming fiscal years (FFY 2025-2029) then rounded to the nearest thousand.
30-Day Public Comment Period
Opens: TBD, 2025
Closes: TBD, 2025
In addition to filling out the application information listed in the eTIP, applicants must also upload the following documents to the eTIP:
Required Documents (upload to eTIP)
- Application Supplemental Scoring Form (Category 1 or Category 2: Pavement Rehabilitation )
- Detailed Cost Estimate/Engineer’s Estimate
- Scoring Backup Documents (Complete Streets Policy, Phase I Engineering status verification, Freight zoning map, etc.) if applicable
How do you apply through eTIP?
- eTIP Application link: Apply for Your Project through eTIP
- FFY 2025-2029 Programming Marks (Updated December 19th, 2023)
- FFY 2024-2028 Programming Marks (Updated March 3, 2023)
- 2025 WCGL Methodology Updated 2025/ Approved June 4th, 2025 at TCM
- Application Checklist
- Call for Projects Timeline (Updated September 8th, 2023)
- 30-Day Public Comment Period: March 18, 2024- April 18, 2024
2024 Call for Projects
CFP FFY 2025-2029 Project Scores and Ranks
Projects Scores / Category 1
Project Scores / Category 2 - LAFO/Resurfacing
Ranked Projects
CFP 2025-2029 Recommended Program
Draft Recommended Program (Presented at March 6th, 2024 TCM)
Final Recommended Program (Presented/Approved at June 12th, 2024 TCM): Uploaded after June 12, 2024)
Public Comment Summary
CFP FFY 2025-2029 Project Scores and Ranks
Projects Scores / Category 1
Project Scores / Category 2 - LAFO/Resurfacing
Ranked Projects
CFP 2025-2029 Recommended Program
Draft Recommended Program (Presented at March 6th, 2024 TCM)
Final Recommended Program (Presented/Approved at June 12th, 2024 TCM): Uploaded after June 12, 2024)
Public Comment Summary
STP-LOCAL PROGRAM
Current Program - Active/Contingency Projects
FFY 2025-2029 STP-L Program - (updated October 2024) now including CARRYOVER project changes
Previous Years
(FFY 2024-2029) STP-L Program with Active and Contingency projects - Updated January 2024
(FFY 2023-2027) STP-L Program with Active and Contingency projects - Updated October 2023
(FY 2022-2025) STP-L Program with Active and Contingency projects - Updated December 2022
Current Program - Active/Contingency Projects
FFY 2025-2029 STP-L Program - (updated October 2024) now including CARRYOVER project changes
Previous Years
(FFY 2024-2029) STP-L Program with Active and Contingency projects - Updated January 2024
(FFY 2023-2027) STP-L Program with Active and Contingency projects - Updated October 2023
(FY 2022-2025) STP-L Program with Active and Contingency projects - Updated December 2022
STP-L Workshop Presentations & Additional Resources
Presentation: Methodology Overview Presentation
Management & How to Apply through the TIP
Sample Resolution
Work Types Spreadsheet
Pavement & Safety Tier Data Webmap
CMAP Information
Presentation: CMAP Active Program
Active Program Management Presentation (Recorded 12.10.20)
Active Program Management Slides
CMAP Transportation Development Credits for Highways Policy for STP Projects (eff. 11 28 2018)
Quarterly Update Form
Quarterly Status Update Form Instructions
FHWA Information
FHWA 2024 Coordination Meeting Schedule (D1)
FHWA 2025 Coordination Meeting Schedule (D1)
FHWA Guidelines Cheat Sheet - Functional Classification
FHWA Highway Functional Classification Concepts Criteria and Procedures
IDOT Forms and Information
Circular Letter 2024-04 - BLRS PHASE I ENGINEERING FORM REVISONS
Circular Letter 2024-08 - Updated Joint Funding Agreements
Circular Letter 2024-13: Local HSIP Program
CL 2024-17 Township Bridge Program
D1 Letting and Submittal Schedule - April 2024
D1 IDOT PPI Form (08/08/2024)
D3 Letting and Submittal Schedule - 2024 & 2025
IDOT Local Roads PCL Definitions
IDOT MFT Improvement Type Definitions
IDOT Transportation Development Credits for Highways Policy (eff. 10 22 2018)
Project Milestone Schedule
Presentation: Methodology Overview Presentation
Management & How to Apply through the TIP
Sample Resolution
Work Types Spreadsheet
Pavement & Safety Tier Data Webmap
CMAP Information
Presentation: CMAP Active Program
Active Program Management Presentation (Recorded 12.10.20)
Active Program Management Slides
CMAP Transportation Development Credits for Highways Policy for STP Projects (eff. 11 28 2018)
Quarterly Update Form
Quarterly Status Update Form Instructions
FHWA Information
FHWA 2024 Coordination Meeting Schedule (D1)
FHWA 2025 Coordination Meeting Schedule (D1)
FHWA Guidelines Cheat Sheet - Functional Classification
FHWA Highway Functional Classification Concepts Criteria and Procedures
IDOT Forms and Information
Circular Letter 2024-04 - BLRS PHASE I ENGINEERING FORM REVISONS
Circular Letter 2024-08 - Updated Joint Funding Agreements
Circular Letter 2024-13: Local HSIP Program
CL 2024-17 Township Bridge Program
D1 Letting and Submittal Schedule - April 2024
D1 IDOT PPI Form (08/08/2024)
D3 Letting and Submittal Schedule - 2024 & 2025
IDOT Local Roads PCL Definitions
IDOT MFT Improvement Type Definitions
IDOT Transportation Development Credits for Highways Policy (eff. 10 22 2018)
Project Milestone Schedule
Questions?
If you have any questions about your project or transportation needs email me [email protected]
If you have any questions about your project or transportation needs email me [email protected]