Free planning tools
Turn a policy question into a clearer next step.
Use these transparent, browser-based calculators and checklists to frame a transportation-policy decision before you verify the governing rules and local facts.
Funding planning tool
Transit Grant Match Calculator
Estimate the federal request, required non-federal match, and remaining local contribution for a transportation project.
Use the tool →Service planning tool
Transit Frequency & Fleet Calculator
Translate a service headway, round-trip time, and recovery time into a transparent peak vehicle estimate.
Use the tool →Implementation tool
Transportation Policy Readiness Scorecard
Use six public-interest checks to spot the implementation controls a policy proposal still needs.
Use the tool →Land-use planning tool
Parking Reform Impact Estimator
Estimate the land area and capital exposure represented by a proposed parking requirement—before comparing policy options.
Use the tool →Public participation tool
Public Comment Deadline Planner
Build a conservative, plain-language workback schedule for a transportation rulemaking or public hearing comment.
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