What is the Technical Advisory Group?
The Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is a quarterly venue for the staff of local parishes, cities, and transportation modes to maintain regional communication on common issues to increase regional collaboration.
Technical Advisory Group
Mission of the TAG
The mission is to serve the public interest by improving our region through cooperative processes and by sharing information and resources for mutual benefit of all citizens in the New Orleans region.
Goals
- Leverage regional staff and federal and state resources
- Investigate partnership opportunities, information sharing, data and best practices
How to Participate
Meetings are open to identified representatives only and are typically held quarterly on the 1st Friday from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
If you are interested in participating, email Karen Parsons at [email protected] or click here to fill out an interest form.
Committee Participation Interest Form
Current TAG Projects
RPC staff is currently working to establish a process for collaborative scope development for the year 2022. In the Unified Planning Work Program, parish staff, in partnership with their elected officials, identify high priority planning needs and present their ideas to the TAG.
2026 Call for Studies
The Regional Planning Commission Technical Advisory Committee is conducting its annual Call for Studies for the FY 2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).
Please read more about the Call for Studies here, including what kind of studies RPC does and who is eligible to apply.
Completed applications should be submitted to [email protected] by November 1, 2024.