FY2027 RPA-18 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
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The RPA-18 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) discusses federally-funded transportation projects within the boundaries of RPA-18 for the upcoming four years (FY 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030). This document is updated annually and includes all types of transportation projects that are funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) including highway maintenance or expansion, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, bridge improvement, and safety projects.
The TIP is a federal requirements of all Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and a requirement of Iowa DOT for all RPAs.
Regionally funded projects will be selected by the RPA Policy Board and Technical Committee, based on established regional priorities in alignment with the RPA’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP).
Timeline
- Technical Committee & Board review of Draft TIP…………………..May 20, 2026
- Public Comment period for Draft TIP………………………………………….May 20-June 14, 2026
- Draft TIP due to Iowa DOT for review and comment………………..June 15, 2026
- Technical Committee & Board approval of Final TIP………………..July 8, 2026
- Final TIP due to Iowa DOT…………………………………………………………..July 15, 2026
Please direct any questions regarding the RPA-18 TIP to rpa@mapacog.org