August 25, 2025
FY26 Application Intake Beings on September 1, 2026
Applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 GAP Technical Assistance Program will be accepted starting September 1, 2026. OIPI will not conduct an application intake for the FY25 cycle.
Growth & Accessibility Planning (GAP) Technical Assistance Program
The Growth & Accessibility Planning (GAP) Technical Assistance, or GAP-TA Program supports Virginia localities while advancing the goals of the
Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI)
. Every year, the GAP-TA program accepts applications starting September through the end of October. Please use the
GAP-TA Application webpage
to apply for technical assistance.
GAP Program Components
The GAP technical assistance program has four components. Each component has a unique purpose; therefore, eligible applicants, activities, and expected outcomes vary. Applicants may receive only one type of award per cycle, and the preference is given to those that have not received any technical assistance in the past.
Eligible Entities:
Cities
Counties
Towns responsible for the development and amendments of comprehensive plans per
Virginia Code § 15.2-2223
and maintain their infrastructure and qualify to receive payments pursuant to
Virginia Code § 33.2-319
Eligible Activities: Support the intent of the
Virginia Code § 15.2-2223.1
, namely support “traditional neighborhood design” by planning for:
Connectivity of non-motorized networks and facilities;
Preservation of natural areas;
Mixed-use neighborhoods, including mixed housing types, with affordable housing to meet the projected family income distributions of future residential growth;
Reduction of front and side yard building setbacks; and
Reduction of subdivision street widths and turning radii at subdivision street intersections.
Expected Outcomes
Designation of growth areas per
Virginia Code § 15.2-2223.1
(required if not a UDA);
Planning for multi-modal transportation infrastructure development;
Reconfirmation of existing sidewalk and bicycle lanes by direction or a complete inventory of existing sidewalks and bicycle lanes by direction
A comparative assessment of existing square footage, permissible square footage, and revised permissible square footage
A set of location-specific multimodal improvements identified based on performance-based planning
Eligible Entities:
Cities
Counties
Towns responsible for the development and amendments of comprehensive plans per
Virginia Code § 15.2-2223
and maintain their infrastructure and qualify to receive payments pursuant to
Virginia Code § 33.2-319
Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)
Planning District Commissions (PDCs)
Eligible Activities: These include, but are not limited to, the following:
Land use and transportation impacts of proliferation of shared mobility (per Taxonomy and Definitions for Terms Related to Shared Mobility and Enabling Technologies, SAE International Publication J3163, issued September 2019)
Utilization of newly available public or private datasets to modify existing processes or to develop new processes address one or more well-defined land use or transportation planning needs or challenges
Utilization of mobile computing, including, but not limited to, cell phone apps or applications to address one or more well-defined land use or transportation planning needs or challenges
Planning for the projected proliferation of electric vehicles including, but not limited to modifying building codes, on- and off-street parking considerations, etc.
Expected Outcomes: A product that could be a mobile application, building code, a contract, or a process that is scalable, replicable, and developed using sound data-driven planning to ensure it can be utilized or deployed by other jurisdictions.
Eligible Entities:
Cities
Counties
Towns responsible for the development and amendments of comprehensive plans per
Virginia Code § 15.2-2223
and maintain their infrastructure and qualify to receive payments pursuant to
Virginia Code § 33.2-319
Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)
Planning District Commissions (PDCs)
Eligible Activities: These include, but are not limited to, the following:
Identification, validation, calibration, and selection of performance measures and associated thresholds for a performance-based planning process;
Development of a detailed performance-based planning process template;
Identification and assignment of roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders in the performance-based planning process; and,
Development of data structure and document templates for the performance-based planning process.
Expected Outcomes: A planning process that the recipient of the GAP Technical Assistance Program can utilize for future updates of Long-range Transportation Plans (LRTPs), Comprehensive Plans, Rural Long-Range Transportation Plans, Bicycle-Pedestrian Plans, etc.
Eligible Entities:
Cities
Counties
Towns responsible for the development and amendments of comprehensive plans per
Virginia Code § 15.2-2223
and maintain their infrastructure and qualify to receive payments pursuant to
Virginia Code § 33.2-319
Eligible Activities: Support planning for:
Connectivity of non-motorized networks and facilities;
Preservation of natural areas;
Mixed-use neighborhoods, including mixed housing types, with affordable housing to meet the projected family income distributions of future residential growth;
Reduction of front and side yard building setbacks; and
Reduction of subdivision street widths and turning radii at subdivision street intersections.
Expected Outcomes
Need identification and planning for multi-modal transportation infrastructure;
Reconfirmation of existing sidewalk and bicycle lanes by direction or a complete inventory of existing sidewalks and bicycle lanes by direction
A set of location-specific multimodal improvements identified based on performance-based planning
GAP-TA Program Guidance
FY25 GAP Technical Assistance Program Guidance
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FY23 GAP Technical Assistance Program Guidance
FY22 GAP Technical Assistance Program Guidance
FY21 GAP Technical Assistance Program Guidance
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The GAP-TA program has been providing technical support since Fiscal Year 2021. Please use the map window to see the location of the awards and the filters below to see the ongoing and completed work.
Ongoing GAP Studies and Plans
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Fiscal Year
GAP Component
Characterization of Work
Construction District
Status
Viewing 37 of 37 results. Amount Awarded: $2,666,808
Fiscal Year:
2021
GAP Component:
Component 3
Characterization of Work:
Planning Process Development
Applicant:
Danville-Pittsylvania MPO
Construction District:
Lynchburg
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
June 2021
Amount Awarded:
$86,036
Final Document(s):
The Study Identification and Prioritization Tool (SIPT) - Process and Technical Guide
Fiscal Year:
2021
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Planning for Growth
Applicant:
Franklin County
Construction District:
Salem
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
June 2021
Amount Awarded:
$99,817
Final Document(s):
Franklin County Union Hall Village UDA Plan
Fiscal Year:
2021
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Multimodal Imp.
Applicant:
Gloucester County
Construction District:
Hampton Roads
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
June 2021
Amount Awarded:
$92,340
Final Document(s):
Gloucester County Urban Development Areas Multimodal Transportation Study
Fiscal Year:
2021
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Pedestrian Imp. Only
Applicant:
Goochland County
Construction District:
Richmond
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
June 2021
Amount Awarded:
$99,907
Final Document(s):
Goochland County UDA Multimodal Planning - Bicycle and Pedestrian Accessibility Assessment
Fiscal Year:
2021
GAP Component:
Component 2
Characterization of Work:
Emerging Issues
Applicant:
City of Leesburg
Construction District:
Northern Virginia
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
June 2021
Amount Awarded:
$114,806
Final Document(s):
Town of Leesburg Historic Downtown Loading Zone Management Study
Fiscal Year:
2021
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Multimodal Imp.
Applicant:
City of Lexington
Construction District:
Salem
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
June 2021
Amount Awarded:
$99,771
Final Document(s):
City of Lexington Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Fiscal Year:
2021
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Bicycle Imp. Only
Applicant:
Loudoun County
Construction District:
Northern Virginia
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
June 2021
Amount Awarded:
$94,847
Final Document(s):
Loudoun County On-Street Bikeway Gap Analysis and Assessment
Fiscal Year:
2021
GAP Component:
Component 3
Characterization of Work:
Planning Process Development
Applicant:
Middle Peninsula PDC
Construction District:
Fredericksburg
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
June 2021
Amount Awarded:
$99,501
Final Document(s):
MPPDC-OIPI Transportation Needs Screening Tool User Guide
Fiscal Year:
2021
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Multimodal Imp.
Applicant:
Prince William County
Construction District:
Northern Virginia
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
June 2021
Amount Awarded:
$99,027
Final Document(s):
Prince William County Legacy Roadway Program
Fiscal Year:
2021
GAP Component:
Component 4
Characterization of Work:
Planning for Growth
Applicant:
Town of Culpeper
Construction District:
Culpeper
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
June 2021
Amount Awarded:
$59,990
Final Document(s):
GAP Summary Document Culpeper Small Area Plan
Fiscal Year:
2021
GAP Component:
Component 3
Characterization of Work:
Planning Process Development
Applicant:
City of Richmond
Construction District:
Richmond
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
June 2021
Amount Awarded:
$99,976
Final Document(s):
Multimodal Network Equitable Access Study: Transportation Technology Accessibility
Fiscal Year:
2021
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Planning for Growth
Applicant:
Roanoke County
Construction District:
Salem
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
June 2021
Amount Awarded:
$99,985
Final Document(s):
Roanoke County 419 Town Center Design Guidelines
Fiscal Year:
2021
GAP Component:
Component 3
Characterization of Work:
Planning Process Development
Applicant:
Roanoke Valley TPO
Construction District:
Salem
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
June 2021
Amount Awarded:
$99,940
Final Document(s):
Needs Assessment And Prioritization Process Recommendations
Fiscal Year:
2021
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Multimodal Imp.
Applicant:
Stafford County
Construction District:
Northern Virginia
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
June 2021
Amount Awarded:
$68,459
Final Document(s):
Stafford Southern Gateway Bicycle and Pedestrian Study - Multi-modal Transportation Opportunities
Fiscal Year:
2021
GAP Component:
Component 3
Characterization of Work:
Planning Process Development
Applicant:
Tri-Cities MPO
Construction District:
Richmond
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
June 2021
Amount Awarded:
$99,386
Final Document(s):
Tri-cities Area MPO Performance-based Planning Process
Fiscal Year:
2021
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Multimodal Imp.
Applicant:
Town of Vinton
Construction District:
Salem
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
June 2021
Amount Awarded:
$99,998
Final Document(s):
Town of Vinton GAP Summary Route 24 Bike/Ped Plan
Fiscal Year:
2022
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Multimodal Imp.
Applicant:
City of Falls Church
Construction District:
Northern Virginia
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
March 2022
Amount Awarded:
$83,063
Final Document(s):
Falls Church Urban Development Area Pedestrian Connection Alternatives Report
Fiscal Year:
2022
GAP Component:
Component 3
Characterization of Work:
Multimodal Imp.
Applicant:
City of Charlottesville
Construction District:
Culpeper
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
March 2022
Amount Awarded:
$95,644
Final Document(s):
Charlottesville Non-motorized Infrastructure Needs Prioritization Process
Fiscal Year:
2022
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Multimodal Imp.
Applicant:
Town of Mount Crawford
Construction District:
Staunton
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
March 2022
Amount Awarded:
$40,888
Final Document(s):
Town of Mount Crawford Urban Development Area Non-Motorized Infrastructure Evaluation
Fiscal Year:
2022
GAP Component:
Component 4
Characterization of Work:
Multimodal Imp.
Applicant:
Town of Washington
Construction District:
Culpeper
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
March 2022
Amount Awarded:
$41,120
Final Document(s):
Town of Washington Pedestrian Infrastructure Evaluation Report
Fiscal Year:
2022
GAP Component:
Component 4
Characterization of Work:
Multimodal Imp.
Applicant:
Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission
Construction District:
Culpeper
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
March 2022
Amount Awarded:
$53,940
Final Document(s):
Town of Remington Pedestrian Infrastructure and Traffic Calming Evaluation, Task 2 and 3 Technical Memorandum
Fiscal Year:
2022
GAP Component:
Component 4
Characterization of Work:
Pedestrian Imp. Only
Applicant:
Rappahannock County
Construction District:
Culpeper
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
March 2022
Amount Awarded:
$42,184
Final Document(s):
Rappahannock County’s Flint Hill and Sperryville Pedestrian Infrastructure Evaluation Memorandum
Fiscal Year:
2022
GAP Component:
Component 3
Characterization of Work:
Planning Process Development
Applicant:
Charlottesville-Albemarle MPO
Construction District:
Culpeper
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
March 2022
Amount Awarded:
$99,332
Final Document(s):
Charlottesville-Albemarle MPO Performance-Based Planning Process
Fiscal Year:
2022
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Multimodal Imp.
Applicant:
City of Harrisonburg
Construction District:
Staunton
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
March 2022
Amount Awarded:
$78,934
Final Document(s):
Harrisonburg Task 3 Road Diet Evaluation Memo
Fiscal Year:
2023
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Multimodal Imp.
Applicant:
Stafford County
Construction District:
Fredericksburg
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
September 2023
Amount Awarded:
$82,719
Final Document(s):
Stafford Heritage Trail Multimodal Plan
Fiscal Year:
2023
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Multimodal Imp.
Applicant:
Isle of Wight County
Construction District:
Hampton Roads
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
September 2023
Amount Awarded:
$62,411
Final Document(s):
Isle of Wight County - Route 17 and Ragged Island Wildlife Nature Area Multimodal Corridor Connectivity Study
Fiscal Year:
2023
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Planning for Growth
Applicant:
Buena Vista City
Construction District:
Staunton
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
September 2023
Amount Awarded:
$76,465
Final Document(s):
City of Buena Vista US 60 Small Area Plan
Fiscal Year:
2023
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Multimodal Imp.
Applicant:
Arlington County
Construction District:
Northern Virginia
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
September 2023
Amount Awarded:
$99,960
Final Document(s):
Arlington County Custis Trail Needs Assessment & Priority Improvements Study
Fiscal Year:
2023
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Multimodal Imp.
Applicant:
Franklin County
Construction District:
Salem
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
October 2023
Amount Awarded:
$84,714
Final Document(s):
Westlake-Hales Ford Planning-Level Bicycle and Pedestrian Recommendations Final Recommendations Memo
Fiscal Year:
2023
GAP Component:
Component 3
Characterization of Work:
Planning Process Development
Applicant:
Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission
Construction District:
Culpeper
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
September 2023
Amount Awarded:
$98,492
Final Document(s):
RRRC Transportation Project Prioritization Process
Fiscal Year:
2023
GAP Component:
Component 4
Characterization of Work:
Pedestrian Imp. Only
Applicant:
Emporia City
Construction District:
Hampton Roads
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
September 2023
Amount Awarded:
$56,309
Final Document(s):
City of Emporia Sidewalk Inventory and Improvement Plan
Fiscal Year:
2023
GAP Component:
Component 4
Characterization of Work:
Multimodal Imp.
Applicant:
Town of South Hill
Construction District:
Richmond
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
October 2023
Amount Awarded:
$56,847
Final Document(s):
South Hill Bicycle and Pedestrian Analysis Summary Memorandum
Fiscal Year:
2025
GAP Component:
Component 4
Characterization of Work:
Non-motorized
Applicant:
Mecklenburg County
Construction District:
Richmond
Status:
Pending
Start Date:
Final Document(s):
Fiscal Year:
2025
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Multimodal Imp.
Applicant:
Pulaski County
Construction District:
Salem
Status:
Pending
Start Date:
Final Document(s):
Fiscal Year:
2025
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Non-motorized
Applicant:
Town of Wise
Construction District:
Bristol
Status:
Pending
Start Date:
Final Document(s):
Fiscal Year:
2025
GAP Component:
Component 3
Characterization of Work:
Planning Process Development
Applicant:
Gloucester County
Construction District:
Fredericksburg
Status:
Pending
Start Date:
Final Document(s):
Fiscal Year:
2025
GAP Component:
Component 1
Characterization of Work:
Multimodal Imp.
Applicant:
City of Falls Church
Construction District:
Northern Virginia
Status:
Pending
Start Date:
Final Document(s):
GAP-TA Timeline
Phase
Date
Application Intake Opens
September 1, 2026
OIPI Provides Information and Guidance
September 1, 2026 - October 30, 2026
Application Intake Ends
October 30, 2026
Application Evaluation Completed and Applicants Notified
February, 2027
Develop Detailed Scope of Services
March 2027
OIPI Issues Notice to Proceed
April 2027
Kickoff Meetings
April 2027
Quarterly Update Meetings
To be determined with the recipients at a later date
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Looking for more specific information about the GAP Technical Assistance Program? Find more information on our
Frequently Asked Questions page