The Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) announces the start of a seven-day public comment and review period proposed amendment to the FY 2019/20 through FY 2023/24 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:
- Transit Project 435862-1, Central Florida Regional Planning Council – This amendment adds $818,050 in local and 5310 operating assistance funding for FY 2020 (Project Service Area: DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties)
- Transit Project 436957-1, Central Florida Regional Planning Council – This amendment adds $240,000 in local and 5311 capital assistance funding for FY 2020 (Project Service Area: DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties) for mobility management
- Transit Project 445868-1, Central Florida Regional Planning Council – This amendment adds $286,000 in local and 5311 operating assistance funding for FY 2020 (Project Service Area: DeSoto County)
- Transit Project 436948-1, Ridge Area ARC – This amendment adds $99,952 in local and 5311 operating assistance funding for FY 2020 (Project Service Area: Highlands County)
The comment period for the TIP proposed amendment begins on February 12, 2020, and comments will be accepted through February 18, 2020. The proposed TIP amendment will be presented for adoption to the HRTPO Board at their meeting on February 19, 2020. An opportunity for public comment will be available at the meeting before Board action is taken.