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Proposed Amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

Proposed Amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

The Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) announces the start of a seven-day public comment and review period for proposed amendment to the FY 2022/23 through FY 2026/27 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).  The TIP is a list of funded transportation projects covering a period of five years. Adopted each year in June, the TIP is updated by amendment throughout the year to ensure authorization of federal funds.

View the Amendment Request

The comment period for the TIP proposed amendment begins on March 8, 2023, and comments will be accepted through March 14, 2023. The proposed TIP amendment will be presented for adoption to the HRTPO Board at their meeting on March 15, 2023. An opportunity for public comment will be available at the meeting before Board action is taken.

Printed copies are available upon request.  Anyone interested in submitting a comment may do so by contacting Staff Services Director Marybeth Soderstrom by email at msoderstrom@cfrpc.org, mail to 555 East Church Street, Bartow, FL 33830, or call (863) 534-7130 x 134.

Public Comment Period Open: Draft Public Participation Plan for HRTPO

Public Comment Period Open: Draft Public Participation Plan for HRTPO

The Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) is seeking comments from the public on the Draft Public Participation Plan. The plan provides guidelines used by the HRTPO to inform and gather input from residents, communities, and interest groups throughout the six counties in order to expand the information available for planning.

The plan:

  • Outlines organizational structure and work products
  • Describes HRTPO public communication tools
  • Prescribes public comment periods
  • Offers opportunities for public involvement

This is an update to the Public Participation Plan adopted by the HRTPO in November 2018.

The comment period for the Draft Public Participation Plan begins on January 27, 2023, and comments will be accepted through March 13, 2023. After the comment period closes and all input has been considered, the draft plan will be presented for final adoption to the HRTPO Board at their meeting on March 15, 2023. 

Printed copies are available upon request.  Anyone interested in submitting a comment may do so by contacting Transportation Director, Marybeth Soderstrom, by email at msoderstrom@cfrpc.org, mail to 555 East Church Street, Bartow, FL 33830, or call (863) 534-7130 x 134.
Contact us at 863-534-7130 or heartlandregionaltpo.org for more information.

Proposed Amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

Proposed Amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

The Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) announces the start of a seven-day public comment and review period for proposed amendment to the FY 2022/23 through FY 2026/27 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).  The TIP is a list of funded transportation projects covering a period of five years. Adopted each year in June, the TIP is updated by amendment throughout the year to ensure authorization of federal funds.

View the Amendment Request

The comment period for the TIP proposed amendment begins on January 12, 2023, and comments will be accepted through January 17, 2023. The proposed TIP amendment will be presented for adoption to the HRTPO Board at their meeting on January 18, 2023. An opportunity for public comment will be available at the meeting before Board action is taken.

Printed copies are available upon request.  Anyone interested in submitting a comment may do so by contacting Staff Services Director Marybeth Soderstrom by email at msoderstrom@cfrpc.org, mail to 555 East Church Street, Bartow, FL 33830, or call (863) 534-7130 x 134.

Proposed Amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

Proposed Amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

The Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) announces the start of a seven-day public comment and review period for proposed amendment to the FY 2022/23 through FY 2026/27 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).  The TIP is a list of funded transportation projects covering a period of five years. Adopted each year in June, the TIP is updated by amendment throughout the year to ensure authorization of federal funds.

The proposed amendment includes:

  • Roll-Forward Report for the FY 2022/23 to 2026/27 TIP: Each year, there are projects scheduled to be authorized before June 30 (when the previous TIP is in effect), but for various reasons, they do not get authorized. These projects will automatically roll forward in FDOT’s Work Program but need to be accounted for in the TIP. This amendment is being done to account for the roll-forward projects within the TIP.
  • FDOT Proposed September Amendments:
    • Hendry County | Rail Safety Project
    • Highlands County | Additional Funds for resurfacing project (446207-1); PD&E funds for SR 70 from Lonesome Island Rd to CR 721; Rail Safety Projects

The comment period for the TIP proposed amendment begins on September 13, 2022, and comments will be accepted through September 20, 2022. The proposed TIP amendment will be presented for adoption to the HRTPO Board at their meeting on September 21, 2022. An opportunity for public comment will be available at the meeting before Board action is taken.

Printed copies are available upon request.  Anyone interested in submitting a comment may do so by contacting Staff Services Director Marybeth Soderstrom by email at msoderstrom@cfrpc.org, mail to 555 East Church Street, Bartow, FL 33830, or call (863) 534-7130 x 134.