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| Planning Board | |
| Date: | 03/25/2025 |
| Title: | 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 2 |
| Presented by: | Lora Mattox |
| Department: | Planning & Community Services |
| Presentation: | Yes |
Information
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Board (PB) receive a presentation of the 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 2 and conduct a public hearing to collect public testimony regarding the TIP Amendment. The Planning Board at the April 8th meeting will take formal action on the amendment to forward a recommendation to the Policy Coordinating Committee (PCC).
On March 13th, the Technical Advisory Committee met and recommended approval of the 2024-2028 TIP Amendment #2. This recommendation is now being forwarded to the governing bodies for consideration.
On March 13th, the Technical Advisory Committee met and recommended approval of the 2024-2028 TIP Amendment #2. This recommendation is now being forwarded to the governing bodies for consideration.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a strategic plan outlining prioritized transportation projects within the Billings Metropolitan Organization (MPO) for 2024-2028. It facilitates the scheduling of federal funds for surface transportation, highlights regional priorities, and presents a short-term transportation vision. Additionally, it includes non-federally funded projects that do not require TIP approval to provide a big picture of the project activity of the MPO.
Periodic amendments are necessary to update project lists, funding allocations, and schedules. This amendment incorporates new projects, financial adjustments, and timing revisions based on funding availability and regional priorities.
Key Updates in Amendment 2:
Changes are marked in red and green in the TIP tables.
1. Project Additions
Periodic amendments are necessary to update project lists, funding allocations, and schedules. This amendment incorporates new projects, financial adjustments, and timing revisions based on funding availability and regional priorities.
Key Updates in Amendment 2:
Changes are marked in red and green in the TIP tables.
1. Project Additions
- Grand Avenue (41st St. W – 62nd St. W): Reconstruction of a 2-lane county road to meet City of Billings arterial standards.
- King Avenue & 48th St. W: MDT-sponsored safety project featuring a roundabout and operational improvements.
- Southern Riverfront Park Trail & Educational Signs: Placeholder for potential Recreation Trail Program grant funding.
- Funding sources and allocations updated to reflect revised cost estimates and grant awards.
- Adjustments made to federal, state, and local funding contributions.
- Schedule updates due to funding shifts, permitting processes, or construction timelines.
STAKEHOLDERS
The review of the TIP will include the MPO’s Transportation Planning Process that includes numerous opportunities for public input. The Planning Board, the designated MPO, will host a public hearing at its meeting and encourage and collect public comment. There is also opportunity for public comment during the Billings City Council, Board of County Commissioners, and the Policy Coordinating Committee public meetings.
ALTERNATIVES
No action required; presentation and public hearing only.
FISCAL EFFECTS
A range of federal funding sources are available to the Billings MPO area for the purposes of funding transportation system improvements. A list of those sources is shown in the TIP. There is no known direct impact on the City or County funds in budgeting for these projects given the use of federal funding sources. Projects in the TIP that are not federally funded have already been identified in other programming documents, like the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
SUMMARY
The TIP is regularly reviewed and updated as projects change or are added. This is a standard process that ensures the continuation of federal funds coming to Billings for surface transportation projects, indicates regional priorities, and demonstrates a transportation vision for the area.