FY2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
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The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a six-year document that discusses upcoming federally-funded transportation projects. This annual document includes all types of transportation projects that are funded through the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) including highway maintenance or expansion, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, Metro Transit projects, and aviation projects.
The TIP includes basic project information such as the anticipated cost estimates, proposed funding sources, and schedule for each phase of federally funded projects. TIP projects can be viewed in the map below and you can also explore the entire program of projects in the database link below.
Call for Projects
MAPA periodically issues a call for projects for four regional programs with funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Brief descriptions of each program are below and additional information about each program is available here.
Call for Projects Status for the FY2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP):
The call for projects is now closed. Thank you to all who applied.
MAPA is now asking for public input on the project applications we received. Use the links below to view the proposed projects and submit feedback.
Project Application Map
Survey
Project Selection Schedule
| Call for Projects Released | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Submittal Deadline for Applications | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Applications Provided to Selection Committees | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Public Comment Period | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Public Survey Summarized | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Selection Committee Meetings | Mar 25, 2025 – Apr 25, 2025 |
| Incorporation into Draft TIP | May 9, 2025 |
| TTAC Review of Draft TIP | May 16, 2025 |
| MAPA Board of Directors Review of Draft TIP | May 22, 2025 |
| State Review & Public Comment Period | May 23, 2025 – Jun 26, 2025 |
| TTAC Review of Final TIP | Jun 20, 2025 |
| MAPA Board of Directors Approval of Final TIP | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Publication of Projects & Distribution of Award Letters | Jul 11, 2025 |
Please submit any comments on the TIP via email to transportation@mapacog.org.
FY2026 TIP Project Selection Policy Guide