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May 10, 2024
Citizen Input Needed for Two Initiatives Federal Certification and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (North Florida TPO) is seeking public comments from citizens in its four-county area for two major initiatives.
Every four years, the North Florida TPO undergoes a certification process to ensure we’re meeting federal requirements. The USDOT conducted the North Florida TPO 2024 certification review May 2. As part of that review, they would like to hear from the public. Please share your thoughts on the North Florida TPO’s work by submitting comments by June 2 at https://northfloridatpo.com/certification.
The second is the annual Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), a staged multi-year program of transportation projects to be implemented during the next five-year period in the North Florida TPO area. The 2024/25-2028/29 TIP encompasses over $4 billion in investments. Those interested in offering comments may do so in our survey or during one of our virtual meetings at https://publicinput.com/tip2024. The public can also submit comments on individual projects via our Interactive TIP maps. Please see https://northfloridatpo.com/planning/tip for details. Comments must be submitted by June 2.
The TIP identifies all regionally significant transportation projects requiring Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and/or Federal Transit Administration (FTA) approval. The TIP also includes a listing of projects that are financed with non-federal dollars which assists local governments within the TPO area with their transportation planning efforts. Projects listed in the TIP include recommended improvements consistent with the approved Long Range Transportation Plan, and the adopted comprehensive plans of member local governments within the TPO area. . The TIP is adopted following input from member governments, transportation agencies, the TPO committees and the public.
The North Florida TPO is the independent regional transportation planning agency for Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties. The agency leads our region's efforts in planning, funding and mobilizing resources to develop and maintain our transportation system. Plans and programs include the regional Long Range Transportation Plan; five-year Transportation Improvement Program; annual traffic count and mobility reports; coalitions for Smart North Florida and Clean Fuels; freight mobility; Cool to Pool rideshare commuter services; and public private partnerships. The TPO is governed by a 15-member board of elected officials and transportation agency representatives. Learn more at www.northfloridatpo.com.