a. Project Prioritization by the MPO: The project selection process used by the MPO begins with the identification of

MPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting · 2026-06-03 · agenda_item

The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is currently reviewing projects for its Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This program identifies transportation projects planned for implementation or development in Pasco County between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2031. The MPO uses a detailed process that includes travel demand modeling, technical evaluations, staff discussions, regional planning input, and public feedback to prioritize projects. The TIP will include projects funded by the Federal Highway Administration or Federal Transit Administration, as well as regionally significant projects regardless of funding source. This review process is early in the planning stages, meaning that specific projects and their scopes are still being determined. Businesses involved in transportation infrastructure, engineering, and related services should monitor this process as it will lead to future work in areas such as site preparation, utility work, paving, and potentially construction of new facilities or upgrades. Engaging with the MPO process now offers an advantage in understanding upcoming needs and potential opportunities before formal bidding begins.

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2027

TIP period

five-year