Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program
Background
The Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (Project P) provides Measure M2 (M2) funding for the coordination of traffic signals across jurisdictional boundaries including project based operational and maintenance funding.
The Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs (CTFP) is the mechanism by which the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) administers competitive funding for streets and roads projects. The CTFP allocates funds through an annual competitive call for projects (call) based on guidelines and scoring criteria approved by the OCTA Board of Directors (Board). The CTFP guidelines identify procedures and requirements that local agencies must satisfy to apply for M2 funding and how project applications are evaluated. These guidelines were first approved by the OCTA Board on March 22, 2010, and are updated annually to initiate a Project P call cycle.
2026 Call Overview
On September 8, 2025, the OCTA Board authorized staff to issue calls for the CTFP Regional Capacity Program (Project O) and Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (Project P). The staff report can be viewed here. OCTA is pleased to announce that the 2026 Project O and P calls under M2 are now open.
Typically, OCTA has made approximately $42 million in M2 funds available for each Project O and Project P call cycle. Proposed RTSSP projects are required to complete (and include with their application package) a supplemental application, which is subject to change and updated for each call, please see resources section below for the latest 2026 Project P Supplemental Application and related Guide.
Funding applications must be submitted via the OCFundtracker online grant management system. An electronic copy on a USB, thumb drive, memory stick, or via electronic file upload and/or email of the application and any supporting documentation must be submitted to OCTA by the application deadline. Hardcopies will not be accepted. The online application, is due to OCTA no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Please refer to the 2026 CTFP guidelines for other pertinent deadlines and funding application requirements.
2026 Call Schedule
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KEY DATES AND DEADLINES
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date
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| Call Released/Board Approval for Issuance | September 8, 2025 |
| Application Workshop and Q&A Session | September 18, 2025 |
| New Facility Modeling Request to OCTA | October 9, 2025 |
| Draft Applications for "Route" Projects Due to OCTA | October 23, 2025 |
| Applications Due to OCTA (by 5:00 p.m.) | November 20, 2025 |
| OCTA Technical Steering/Technical Advisory Committee Review | March/April 2026 |
| OCTA Board Approval of Recommended Projects | May/June 2026 |
| 2026 Project O & P Funds Allocated* | July 1, 2026 |
* This is the earliest date projects can be programmed for the 2026 call
2026 CTFP Call Workshop
OCTA will be hosting a virtual call application workshop and Q&A session on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1p.m. All interested applicants are invited to join by registering below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SZotalEuRridOmyxn_FGzg
CTFP Guidelines
The CTFP Guidelines for the 2026 call were approved by the Board on September 8, 2025. The Board-approved 2026 CTFP Guidelines are available online and can be accessed below:
OCFundtracker Database
The OCFundtracker database can be accessed here.
The OCFundtracker training manual can be downloaded here. Please contact OCTA staff if you require additional training on the database.
Contacts
If you have any questions regarding the call, the virtual workshop, or would like to schedule a one on-one application discussion, please contact Cynthia Morales at (714) 560-5905 or cmorales@octa.net or Charvalen Alacar at (714) 560-5401 or calacar@octa.net.
Resources
The CTFP Guidelines are updated for each call cycle. Projects are subject to the version of the guidelines approved by the OCTA Board for the call cycle in which a project was awarded. The CTFP Guidelines for each call issued to date are available online and can be accessed below: