What is the TIP?
A Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is the Regional Planning Affiliation (RPA 8) 4- year financial implementation program listing of transportation improvement projects eligible for Federal funding. It is RPA 8 transportation investment program, consisting of capital and operating improvements to the Metropolitan Transportation System. The TIP is multi-modal. It includes investments in various modes such as transit, highway, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities.
What does the TIP include?
The FFY2007 - 2010 TIP for the RPA 8 area is a four year listing of federal aid eligible transportation projects selected for implementation by the various governmental agencies comprising RPA 8, in consultation with, and by approval of the RPA 8 Policy Board in cooperation with Iowa Department of Transportation. The TIP is prepared annually by the RPA 8 Policy Board and Technical Advisory Committee. RPA 8 technical work is supported by staff members from the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA).
Prioritization of projects within a project year is done by the implementing agencies with the approval of the Policy Board.
How are projects selected?
- The appropriateness of the particular project in relation to the present RPA 8 goals.
- The appropriateness of the particular project in relation to the best available cost and revenue estimates for the next four fiscal years.
- The input of State, County and City officials, the local transit operators, the private sector, and others as represented through RPA 8.
- Consistency of the transportation projects in the TIP with the air quality standards outlined in the State Implementation Plan and with local land use planning and economic development.
RPA 8 FY 2008-2011 TIP Transit Project Sheet
RPA 8 FY 2008-2011 TIP Road Project Sheet
RPA 8 FY 2008-2011 TIP Project Location Map
RPA 8 FY 2008-2011 TIP Project Funding
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