Non-Action Items 3.
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
- Meeting Date:
- 04/22/2026
REQUESTED ACTION:
DRAFT Fiscal Year 2027 List of Priority Projects
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
The List of Priority Projects (LOPP) is a core product of the MPO that serves as a bridge between the MPO’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The MPO is required to develop an LOPP in coordination with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four planning staff and local partners to set funding priorities for Federal and State funds within our region. The List is submitted to FDOT District Four annually by August 1 (s.339.175 (8)(a) and (b), F.S.). FDOT uses the LOPP to develop the Draft Tentative Work Program that is presented to the MPO each fall, which in turn is used to develop the following year's TIP. The fiscal year (FY) 2027 LOPP will be used to develop the FY 2028-2032 Draft Tentative Work Program and the FY 2028-2032 TIP.
Only projects contained in the Cost Feasible Plan of the MTP are eligible for inclusion on the LOPP. The Cost Feasible Plan for the 2050 MTP was approved by the MPO Board on December 12, 2024, as part of the overall 2050 MTP document. It includes six funding programs and established percentage allocations for the MPO's attributable funding in order to account for the region's transportation needs. The six funding programs and their associated allocations are:
The FY 2027 LOPP has been structured to reflect the MTP funding programs above plus support of the Board-adopted Unified Planning Work Program. To facilitate project delivery, the LOPP emphasizes a “Program Ready” concept. Program Ready means that a project includes a clear scope of work, an approved resolution (for projects administered via FDOT's Local Agency Program [LAP], the resolution must also include FDOT-specific LAP language), a cost estimate, and collaboration with partners. Projects that meet all four criteria are eligible for funding.
To view the DRAFT FY 2027 LOPP, which also includes the priority projects from Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, please see Attachment 1. The LOPP is also available on the MPO's website at the following link: https://www.browardmpo.org/core-products/listofpriorityprojects.
MPO staff will make a presentation (provided in Attachment 2) at the meeting in order to solicit feedback on the LOPP. Questions and comments will be addressed at that time.
Only projects contained in the Cost Feasible Plan of the MTP are eligible for inclusion on the LOPP. The Cost Feasible Plan for the 2050 MTP was approved by the MPO Board on December 12, 2024, as part of the overall 2050 MTP document. It includes six funding programs and established percentage allocations for the MPO's attributable funding in order to account for the region's transportation needs. The six funding programs and their associated allocations are:
| Program | Allocation |
| Economic Development | 12% |
| Highways & Freight | 10% |
| Infrastructure Hardening | 5% |
| Roads for Families | 51% |
| Safety | 10% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Total | 100% |
The FY 2027 LOPP has been structured to reflect the MTP funding programs above plus support of the Board-adopted Unified Planning Work Program. To facilitate project delivery, the LOPP emphasizes a “Program Ready” concept. Program Ready means that a project includes a clear scope of work, an approved resolution (for projects administered via FDOT's Local Agency Program [LAP], the resolution must also include FDOT-specific LAP language), a cost estimate, and collaboration with partners. Projects that meet all four criteria are eligible for funding.
To view the DRAFT FY 2027 LOPP, which also includes the priority projects from Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, please see Attachment 1. The LOPP is also available on the MPO's website at the following link: https://www.browardmpo.org/core-products/listofpriorityprojects.
MPO staff will make a presentation (provided in Attachment 2) at the meeting in order to solicit feedback on the LOPP. Questions and comments will be addressed at that time.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/PREPARER:
If you have any questions about this item, please contact Jihong Chen at (954) 876-0066 or chenj@browardmpo.org.