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Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Board Meeting · 2026-06-11 · agenda_item

The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Board is reviewing the 2050 SIS Unfunded Needs Plan. This plan discusses potential transportation projects and their funding. The Board has directed staff to draft a letter to various state and federal officials, including the USDOT and the President, to advocate for consideration of these needs and potential savings. The discussion also touched on specific road projects like U.S. 41 and S.R. 54, a transit facility on Ridge Road, and the gap between U.S. 19 and Suncoast Boulevard. This item is currently under review, with the Board requesting staff to draft a letter. The scope of work would involve advocacy and communication efforts. Future phases could involve detailed planning and potential project implementation if funding is secured. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers interested in future transportation infrastructure projects or related advocacy services should monitor MPO communications for potential opportunities as plans develop.