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Transportation: Transportation Improvement Program
Development Schedule for the Next (2013 - 2016) TIP
The current official transportation program for SPC is the 2011-2014 TIP effective through September 30, 2012.
The NEXT TIP (2013-2016) will become effective on October 1, 2012 and include fiscal years 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. For projects not already included in the 2011-2014 TIP, this will be the next opportunity for a candidate project or next phase of a currently programmed project, to be considered for federal or state funding.
The Development Schedule for the NEXT TIP (2013-2016) is anticipated to be:
Spring 2011 - SPC participates with statewide planning partners in developing Financial Guidance and General and Procedural Guidance for the 2013-2016 TIP’s across Pennsylvania and the Statewide Twelve Year Program.
June 24, 2011 – PennDOT issues finalized Financial Guidance to statewide planning partners for development of the 2013 TIP.
August 25, 2011 - The State Transportation Commission/SPC public hearing will be held in Cranberry Township, Butler County.
Summer/Fall/Winter 2011/2012 - SPC’s staff will meet with member planning departments, the region’s transit operators, the public and PennDOT to develop the draft 2013-2016 Transportation Improvement Program.
September 2011 – SPC solicits candidate projects for federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Program
Fall 2011 - SPC will hold a series of 10 Public Participation Panel meetings throughout our member counties to collect public to development of the 2013-2016 TIP Update. Input received will be distributed to the SPC’s planning partners for consideration in development of the Draft 2013-2016 TIP.
October to December 2011 - Update project scopes and estimated costs/schedules for active projects on the current TIP. New candidate projects will be considered only after analysis to identify funds available, and completion of a technical review of each proposed new project.
October 19 to 21, 2011 - A three day Planning Partners’ Meeting is held at State College to discuss the TIP Update process. Further refinements based on the outcome of this meeting are possible.
December 30, 2011 – SPC draft TIP due to PennDOT (Harrisburg) for review.
February 10, 2012 – PennDOT submits comments and proposed program revisions back to SPC.
March 2, 2012 – All negotiations are concluded with agreement reached on the 2013 TIP.
March/May 2012 - Conduct Air Quality Testing on Draft Project List.
May/June 2012 - Distribute the Draft 2013-2016 TIP, conduct public meetings in member counties to receive public comment, and develop the testimony with staff response to Commission members.
June 2012 - Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission considers action on 2013-2016 TIP and Air Quality Conformity Assessment.
July 2012 - SPC 2013-2016 TIP, Air Quality Conformity Assessment, and Public Comment Documentation must be received by State and Federal agencies.
October 1, 2012 - 2013-2016 TIP becomes effective with FHWA/FTA Joint Approval.
