Development of the Federal Fiscal Years (FFYs) 2026-30 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

Welcome to the development page for the FFYs 2026–30 TIP! 

Project Applications and Evaluation

The MPO considers projects for funding through its six investment programs. When applying for TIP funding, please use the links below to review how each project is considered and to access the application portal for each project type. Proponents who are unsure of which application to submit should contact MPO staff for more information.

Core Investment Programs:

• Core Investment Application
  
  • Bicycle Network and Pedestrian Scorecard (PDF)
  • Complete Streets Scorecard (PDF)
  • Intersection Improvements Scorecard (PDF)
• Bicycle Network and Pedestrian Application [Scorecard (PDF)]
• Complete Streets Application [Scorecard (PDF)]
• Intersection Improvements Application [Scorecard (PDF)]

Transit Transformation Program:

• Transit Transformation Application [Scorecard (PDF)]
  
  • Transit Transformation: Transit Signal Priority
  • Transit Transformation: Bus Lanes
  • Transit Transformation for Transit Authorities

Community Connections Program:

• Bicycle Lanes Application [Scorecard (PDF)]
• Bicycle Racks Application [Scorecard (PDF)]
• Bikeshare Replacement/State-of-Good-Repair Application [Scorecard (PDF)]
• Microtransit Pilot [Scorecard (PDF)]
• Wayfinding Signage Application [Scorecard (PDF)]

Major Infrastructure Program:

Note: MPO Staff will determine if a project application in the above programs can be classified as a Major Infrastructure. Major infrastructure projects may cost more than $50 million, improve and increase capacity of regionally-significant roadway facilities, and/or extend or add new rail or fixed guideway transit connections. To learn more about qualification for Major Infrastructure projects, please refer to Destination 2050, the MPO’s Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP).