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SPOT Local Input Points Methodology Release for Public Comment (10 minutes)
Filmon Fishastion, MPO Staff
Narrative
The next step in the SPOT 7.0 process is to adopt a Methodology for Identifying and Ranking New Transportation Improvement Program Project Requests. The DCHC MPO will use this Methodology to assign Local Input Points to projects submitted during the current SPOT cycle. This Methodology must be approved by the MPO Board and an NCDOT Review Committee by April 1, 2024.
The existing Methodology was drafted during the SPOT 6.0 cycle. The updated draft Methodology is based on the 2018 Methodology with the following changes:
- DCHC now has 2000 instead of 1900 Local Input Points. The additional 100 points have been added to the allocation that can be assigned to any mode and project type for both Regional and Division projects.
- The default weights and criteria were used.
Significant changes from the previous Methodology are highlighted in the draft document in red. According to the DCHC MPO Public Involvement Policy and NCDOT guidance, the Methodology should be released for a public comment period and a public hearing must be held.
Board Action
TC Action: Provided input on the draft Methodology and recommended that the MPO Board release the draft Methodology for public comment.
Board Action: Release the draft Methodology for public comment.