Title
Amendment #14 to the FY2020-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Kelly Fomenko, LPA Staff
Narrative
Amendment #14 to the FY2020-29 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) adds $2.3 million in Community Project Funding and local fund match to the R. Kelly Bryant Bridge Trail. TIP Amendment #14 also adds several projects to the TIP including the N-S-BRT. This amendment also updates the funding for the Chapel Hill portion of the Morgan Creek Greenway.
As there are projects with changes in excess of $1 million, per the MPO's Public Involvement Plan (PIP), this amendment was released for a 21-day public comment period. The current timeline for adoption is as follows:
- February 22: TC recommended Board release for public comment
- March 8: Board released for public comment
- March 22: TC recommends Board approves amendment
- April 12: Board approves amendment
The original timeline for this amendment was set for approval in May to allow a 21-day public comment period between Board release and TC recommendation. This date was moved back to April so that a 21-day comment period exists only between Board release and Board recommendation.
Several administrative modifications have been made to this amendment post-release for public comment. These changes are considered minor per amendment procedures and do not require additional public comment opportunity. Due to the overlapping time frame of this amendment and adoption of a new STIP, projects with funding in FY24 or later will likely be processed post FY24-33 STIP adoption.
Amendment #14 received five public comments.
Recommendation
TC Action: Recommended that the MPO Board Approve TIP Amendment #14.
Board Action: Approve TIP Amendment #14.