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Learn about the critical role of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) process. Understand how MPOs allocate funds, coordinate projects, conduct air quality analysis, and engage the public in the decision-making process. Discover eligibility criteria, program objectives, and the importance of prioritizing air quality and sustainable transportation solutions.
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The Role of Metropolitan Planning Organizations in the TIP Process Ted Leybold: Metro Program Manager
What is an MPO? • Established by federal legislation for urban areas > 50,000 population • Governed by board of local officials • Maintain Long-Range Transportation Plan and Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program • Conduct transportation emission analysis for air quality plans • If > 200,000 population, allocate federal STP funds
MPO TIP Process • Allocate STP and CMAQ funds to local projects • Coordinate with ODOT and Transit providers on selection of highway and transit projects • Coordinate programming of projects by phase, year and fund type • Conduct air quality analysis • Submit for inclusion in STIP
Allocation of Funds • Selects projects to receive federal STP and CMAQ funding • Establish policy objectives • Solicit project applications • Evaluate applications relative to policy objectives • Conduct public comment period • Administer selection of projects
What is eligible? • Part of the Regional Transportation Plan • Meet federal program guidelines • Administered by public agencies capable of contracting with State DOT
Program Objectives • Economic development in priority 2040 land use areas • Build a complete, multi-modal transportation system • Fund projects throughout the MPO region • Meet air-quality plan requirements
Air quality objectives • Bicycle facilities: 5 miles each biennium • Pedestrian facilities: 1.5 miles each biennium • Diesel emission reduction
Technical evaluation • Five evaluation categories • Quantitative score in four categories • Qualitative issues summary
Pubic involvement • Reacting to evaluation of projects • Multiple means to comment • Listening Post format for testimony • Final comment after recommended list developed
Project selection • Recommendation based on public comments, technical and policy evaluations • Decision made by MPO Board (JPACT) and Metro Council
ODOT and Transit Projects • Coordinate selection of projects • Include in air quality analysis • Approve projects inclusion in TIP
Programming of projects • Summarize project costs by phase • Local agency requested schedules • Balance costs and revenues by year and fund type • First and second year of TIP revenues must be available and committed to projects
Air Quality analysis • Travel demand forecast • Land use • Population & employment forecast • Travel behavior survey • Transportation network • Transportation emissions forecast • Travel demand forecast • Vehicle fleet
MTIP Approvals • Submit air quality analysis to FHWA/FTA for approval • Submit MTIP to Governor for approval • Submit approved MTIP for inclusion in STIP without change • STIP submitted for approval to FHWA/FTA for approval