Technical committee advances FY2027–30 draft TIP to public comment

The Tri-County technical committee voted on April 10 to release the draft FY2027–2030 Transportation Improvement Program to public comment, scheduling a 30-day comment period and multiple public meetings.

Staff said the draft TIP and associated highway, bridge, interstate and transit lists are in the meeting packet. Brian reported that the air-quality conformity analysis had been completed and “passed” the required test, clearing the draft for public comment. The committee voted to move the draft to a public-comment period from May 1 to June 1. Two virtual public meetings are scheduled for May 5 (2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.), and an in-person meeting is planned for May 13 (11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.) at the Strawberry Square stage.

Committee members were asked to identify any stakeholder group meetings where staff should present the draft; staff said they would accommodate presentations where possible. The draft TIP will proceed to the public comment phase and then return for adoption after the comment period and any revisions.

Next steps: public comment period (May 1–June 1), staff review of comments and any subsequent revision, and final adoption scheduling at subsequent committee meetings.