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MTPO Board of Directors · 2026-06-15 · agenda

[12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601] The Gainesville & Alachua County Transportation Planning Organization (GACTPO) Board approved Resolution 2026-02, designating the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as the Designated Recipient for Section 5310 grant funds for the Gainesville Urbanized Area. This designation is retroactive to FFY 2024 and aims to streamline recordkeeping and grant award management, ensuring continued access to federal transit funding for Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS). The Board also approved the Final FY 26/27 – FY 30/31 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), establishing a new five-year planning cycle. This TIP incorporates projects from previous plans and was made available for public review and comment. Additionally, the Board approved an amendment to the FY 25/26 - FY 29/30 TIP to include Project 447396-4, the RTS Competitive Bus Grant, which provides $10,263,750 for capital transit improvements including ADA accessible bus stops, a transfer station, a park and ride facility, and five wheelchair accessible paratransit vans. The Board also approved an increase of $350,000 to the Imprest Account, bringing the total to $500,000 for cash flow purposes to support GACTPO operations and upcoming studies. [10 SW 2nd Avenue, Room 203, Gainesville, Florida 32601] This document is the Gainesville & Alachua County Transportation Planning Organization (GACTPO) Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2026/2027 - 2030/2031. It outlines a prioritized list of transportation projects totaling approximately $1.057 billion over five years, representing a $395 million increase from the previous period. The TIP is developed in coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Alachua County, and the City of Gainesville, and is consistent with the GACTPO's 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan. The plan includes 167 projects, with the majority (46%) allocated to FDOT improvements for maintaining a 'State of Good Repair,' followed by transit (25%) and road lane capacity (10%). Detailed project listings are provided in Chapter V, categorized into Active Transportation, Aviation, Planning and Engineering, Railroad, Roadway, Safety, and Transit projects. The TIP development process emphasizes public involvement and coordination with various agencies and stakeholders. The document also details performance measures for highway safety, bridge and pavement condition, system performance, and transit asset management and safety. Public comment summaries and tracking are included in Appendix F. The TIP was approved by the GACTPO Board on June 15, 2026. [NW137TH PL, NW135TH DR, NW136TH AVE AND CR241(NW140TH STREET); case 4474641] Project 4474641 involves pedestrian infrastructure improvements along NW137TH PL, NW135TH DR, NW136TH AVE, and CR241 (NW140TH STREET). The total project cost is $1,877,451. Preliminary engineering and construction phases are programmed between FY2027 and FY2031, with significant construction funding allocated in FY2030 and FY2031. [US441(N/MLK MEM HWY) FROM NW 125TH STREET TO WEST OF NW 129TH TERRACE; case 2076486] Project 2076486 focuses on pedestrian infrastructure along US441 (N/MLK MEM HWY) from NW 125th Street to west of NW 129th Terrace. The total project cost is $650,595. Construction and construction support phases are programmed in FY2027. [SR24(US441)SW 13TH/MLK JR HWY AT SW 4TH AVE(STADIUM ROAD); case 4361575] Project 4361575 involves pedestrian infrastructure at SR24 (US441) SW 13th/MLK Jr Hwy at SW 4th Ave (Stadium Road). The total project cost is $2,853,247. Preliminary engineering is programmed in FY2029, and construction and construction support are programmed in FY2030. [SR25(US441)SW 13TH ST FROM SR226(SW 16TH AVE) TO NORTH OF SW 11TH AVE; case 4322407] Project 4322407 concerns pedestrian infrastructure along SR25 (US441) SW 13th St from SR226 (SW 16th Ave) to north of SW 11th Ave. The total project cost is $1,405,418. Preliminary engineering is programmed in FY2030, and construction and construction support are programmed in FY2031. [NE 27TH AVE FROM SR222(NE 39TH BLVD) TO SR26(NE 55TH BLVD); case 4273264] Project 4273264 involves pedestrian infrastructure along NE 27th Ave from SR222 (NE 39th Blvd) to SR26 (NE 55th Blvd). The total project cost is $2,301,351. Preliminary engineering is programmed in FY2029, and construction and construction support are programmed in FY2030. [SR45(US41) FROM SW 15TH AVE TO SOUTH OF SR26; case 4391761] Project 4391761 focuses on pedestrian infrastructure along SR45 (US41) from SW 15th Ave to south of SR26. The total project cost is $536,628. Construction and construction support are programmed in FY2027. [NW 141ST STREET AND NW 166TH PLACE; case 4273262] Project 4273262 involves pedestrian infrastructure along NW 141st Street and NW 166th Place. The total project cost is $654,088. Construction and construction support are programmed in FY2027. [SW 170TH/SW 134TH TO US41; case 4322403] Project 4322403 concerns shared use infrastructure along SW 170th/SW 134th to US41. The total project cost is $1,843,363. Preliminary engineering and construction are programmed in FY2030. [SR26(NEWBERRY ROAD) FROM NW 43RD ST TO SW 38TH ST; case 4410462] Project 4410462 involves shared use infrastructure along SR26 (Newberry Road) from NW 43rd St to SW 38th St. The total project cost is $4,736,061. Construction and construction support are programmed in FY2030. [CR241(NW 143RD ST) FROM SR26(W NEWBERRY RD) TO CR222(NW 39TH AVE); case 2076684] Project 2076684 concerns shared use infrastructure along CR241 (NW 143rd St) from SR26 (W Newberry Rd) to CR222 (NW 39th Ave). The total project cost is $349,275. Preliminary design and engineering are programmed in FY2027. [CR120(NW31ST AVE/NW23RD BLVD) FM SR121(NW34TH ST) TO SR25(US441)SW13TH; case 4544841] Project 4544841 involves shared use infrastructure along CR120 (NW 31st Ave/NW 23rd Blvd) from SR121 (NW 34th St) to SR25 (US441) SW 13th. The total project cost is $1,266,173. Preliminary engineering is programmed in FY2031. [SR24(US441)SW13TH/MLK JR HWY FROM MUSEUM ROAD TO INNER ROAD; case 4322404] Project 4322404 concerns shared use infrastructure along SR24 (US441) SW 13th/MLK Jr Hwy from Museum Road to Inner Road. The total project cost is $3,549,073. Preliminary engineering is programmed in FY2028, and construction and construction support are programmed in FY2029. [GAINESVILLE REG APT DESIGN & CONSTRUCT TXWY C PFL0012567; case 4387392] Project 4387392 involves aviation infrastructure at Gainesville Regional Airport, specifically design and construction of Taxiway C. The total project cost is $3,920,523. Capital construction is programmed in FY2030. [GAINESVILLE REG APT DESIGN & CONST T-HANGARS & TAXILANES PFL0014358; case 4293032] Project 4293032 concerns aviation infrastructure at Gainesville Regional Airport, including design and construction of T-hangars and taxilanes. The total project cost is $3,036,750. Capital construction is programmed in FY2030. [GAINESVILLE REGIONAL APT MAINTENANCE FACILITY PH 1; case 4438031] Project 4438031 involves the design and construction of Phase 1 of the Gainesville Regional Airport Maintenance Facility. The total project cost is $1,366,538. Capital construction is programmed in FY2027. [GAINESVILLE REGIONAL APT DESIGN & CONSTRUCT TWY E CONNECTOR PFL0013968; case 4329582] Project 4329582 concerns the design and construction of Taxiway E Connector at Gainesville Regional Airport. The total project cost is $1,852,266. Capital construction is programmed in FY2030. [GAINESVILLE REG APT GATES, ACCESS CONTROL, & FIBER UPGRADES PFL14647; case 4285112] Project 4285112 involves upgrades to gates, access control, and fiber optics at Gainesville Regional Airport. The total project cost is $800,980. Capital construction is programmed in FY2030. [GAINESVILLE REGIONAL APT DESIGN & CONSTRUCT NEW GA TERMINAL PFL0013433; case 4290362] Project 4290362 concerns the design and construction of a new terminal at Gainesville Regional Airport. The total project cost is $7,976,214. Capital construction is programmed in FY2028. [GAINESVILLE REG APT LAND ACQ TO FACILITATE OBSTACLE REMOVAL PFL0012818; case 4365942] Project 4365942 involves land acquisition for obstacle removal at Gainesville Regional Airport. The total project cost is $4,004,901. Capital construction is programmed in FY2030. [GAINESVILLE REGIONAL APT PARKING LOT PFL0014882; case 4365945] Project 4365945 concerns the construction of a parking lot at Gainesville Regional Airport. The total project cost is $1,315,926. Capital construction is programmed in FY2029 and FY2030. [GAINESVILLE REGIONAL APT INTERNAL SERVICE RD EXPANSION; case 4438011] Project 4438011 involves the expansion of the internal service road at Gainesville Regional Airport. The total project cost is $290,355. Capital construction is programmed in FY2031. [GAINESVILLE REGIONAL APT DESIGN & REHAB GA ACCESS ROAD PFL0010658; case 4400381] Project 4400381 concerns the design and rehabilitation of the GA access road at Gainesville Regional Airport. The total project cost is $349,226. Capital construction is programmed in FY2031. [GAINESVILLE MPO FY 2028/2029-2029/2030 UPWP; case 4393187] Project 4393187 is the Gainesville MPO FY 2028/2029-2029/2030 UPWP (Unified Planning Work Program). The total project cost is $1,923,594. This project is for planning purposes and funding is programmed across FY2028 and FY2029. [SR235(NW 140TH ST) SOUTH OF PEGGY RD AT RR CROSSING NO. 625870E; case 2075556] Project 2075556 involves improvements at the railroad crossing on SR235 (NW 140th St) south of Peggy Rd. The total cost is $568,670, with funding allocated for construction and railroad/utilities work. [NW 43RD ST NORTH OF NW16TH BLVD AND NW 23RD AVE; case 2112092] Project 2112092 focuses on access management on NW 43rd St, north of NW 16th Blvd and NW 23rd Ave. The total project cost is $1,370,326, with funding designated for construction and construction support. [SR222(NW 39TH AVE) FROM SR121(NW 34TH ST) TO SR24(NE WALDO RD); case 4470323] Project 4470323 involves landscaping on SR222 (NW 39th Ave) from SR121 (NW 34th St) to SR24 (NE Waldo Rd). The total cost is $2,569,253, with funding allocated for construction and construction support. [SR24(ARCHER ROAD) FROM SOUTHWEST 16TH AVENUE TO SOUTHWEST 13TH STREET; case 4436381] Project 4436381 entails landscaping on SR24 (Archer Road) from Southwest 16th Avenue to Southwest 13th Street. The total cost is $1,740,945, with funding designated for construction and construction support. [SR222(39TH AVE) FROM W OF I-75 TO SR121(NW 34TH ST); case 4470322] Project 4470322 involves landscaping on SR222 (39th Ave) from west of I-75 to SR121 (NW 34th St). The total cost is $2,273,558, with funding allocated for construction and construction support. [SR25(US441)SE 13TH/MLK JR.HWY FROM NORTH OF NW 23RD AVE TO NW 6TH ST; case 2076584] Project 2076584 includes landscaping on SR25 (US441) SE 13th/MLK Jr. Hwy from north of NW 23rd Ave to NW 6th St. The total cost is $1,499,263, with funding for preliminary engineering, construction, and construction support. [SR25(US441)SANTA FE BLVD FROM SR20(US27) TO N OF NW 242ND ST; case 2076585] Project 2076585 involves landscaping on SR25 (US441) Santa Fe Blvd from SR20 (US27) to north of NW 242nd St. The total cost is $899,869, with funding for construction and construction support. [SR26(W NEWBERRY RD) FROM NW 98TH ST TO W OF NW 75TH ST; case 4398082] Project 4398082 includes landscaping on SR26 (W Newberry Rd) from NW 98th St to west of NW 75th St. The total cost is $1,395,827, with funding for preliminary engineering, construction, and construction support. [LIGHTING AGREEMENTS ALACHUA COUNTY; case 4144031] Project 4144031 covers lighting agreements in Alachua County with a total cost of $26,021,271. Funding is allocated for bridge/roadway/contract maintenance and maintenance. [SR26(W UNIVERSITY AVE) FROM SR26A(SW 2ND AVE) TO SR25(US441)SW 13TH ST; case 2076583] Project 2076583 involves lighting on SR26 (W University Ave) from SR26A (SW 2nd Ave) to SR25 (US441) SW 13th St. The total cost is $5,424,438, with funding for construction and construction support. [I-75(SR93) NB ALACHUA COUNTY REST AREA; case 2149522] Project 2149522 is for the I-75 (SR93) NB Alachua County Rest Area, with a total cost of $9,803,194. Funding is allocated for preliminary engineering, preliminary design, right of way, and related support. [SR26 CORRIDOR FROM GILCHRIST C/L TO CR26A E OF NEWBERRY; case 2078502] Project 2078502 involves road lane capacity improvements on the SR26 Corridor from Gilchrist C/L to CR26A east of Newberry. The total cost is $93,357,256, with funding for construction, construction support, environmental, right of way, and railroad/utilities. [I-75(SR93) @ SR121; case 4230713] Project 4230713 addresses road lane capacity at the intersection of I-75 (SR93) and SR121. The total cost is $10,826,214, with funding for right of way. [SR121(34TH STREET) FROM SR331(SE WILLISTON RD) TO NW 16TH BLVD; case 2077126] Project 2077126 involves state of good repair for SR121 (34th Street) from SR331 (SE Williston Rd) to NW 16th Blvd. The total cost is $16,554,720, with funding for construction, construction support, and environmental work. [ALACHUA COUNTY DITCH CLEANING; case 2143015] Project 2143015 is for Alachua County ditch cleaning, with a total cost of $602,474. Funding is allocated for bridge/roadway/contract maintenance and maintenance. [SR20(E UNIVERSITY AVE) FM SR24(NE WALDO RD) TO SR26(E UNIVERSITY AVE); case 2073553] Project 2073553 involves state of good repair for SR20 (E University Ave) from SR24 (NE Waldo Rd) to SR26 (E University Ave). The total cost is $1,733,938, with funding for construction and construction support. [SR20(SE HAWTHORNE RD) FROM WEST OF SE 211TH ST TO WEST OF NE 5TH ST; case 4432582] Project 4432582 concerns state of good repair for SR20 (SE Hawthorne Rd) from west of SE 211th St to west of NE 5th St. The total cost is $6,495,883, with funding for preliminary engineering, construction, construction support, and related express/expedited services. [SR26(UNIVERSITY AVE) FROM SR20(SE HAWTHORNE RD) TO SE 31ST STREET; case 2075805] Project 2075805 involves state of good repair for SR26 (University Ave) from SR20 (SE Hawthorne Rd) to SE 31st Street. The total cost is $3,419,079, with funding for construction. [SR26(W UNIVERSITY AVE) FROM GALE LEMERAND DR TO SR24(NE WALDO RD); case 4355582] Project 4355582 concerns state of good repair for SR26 (W University Ave) from Gale Lemerand Dr to SR24 (NE Waldo Rd). The total cost is $7,434,665, with funding for construction and construction support. [SR200(US301) FROM N OF SR26 TO SR24(NE WALDO RD); case 2077565] Project 2077565 involves state of good repair for SR200 (US301) from north of SR26 to SR24 (NE Waldo Rd). The total cost is $22,747,858, with funding for construction, construction support, and railroad/utilities. [HERBICIDE IN ALACHUA COUNTY; case 4389053] Project 4389053 is for herbicide application in Alachua County, with a total cost of $312,730. Funding is allocated for bridge/roadway/contract maintenance and maintenance. [SR26(W UNIVERSITY AVE) FROM SW 38TH ST TO GALE LEMERAND DR; case 2078175] Project 2078175 concerns state of good repair for SR26 (W University Ave) from SW 38th St to Gale Lemerand Dr. The total cost is $6,423,088, with funding for construction and construction support. [SR45(US27) FROM SR24(ARCHER RD) TO SOUTH OF SR26(W NEWBERRY RD); case 2077988] Project 2077988 involves state of good repair for SR45 (US27) from SR24 (Archer Rd) to south of SR26 (W Newberry Rd). The total cost is $9,524,692, with funding for construction and construction support. [SR24A/SR226(SW16TH AVE) FROM SR24(ARCHER RD) TO SR331(SE WILLISTON RD); case 2075554] Project 2075554 concerns state of good repair for SR24A/SR226 (SW 16th Ave) from SR24 (Archer Rd) to SR331 (SE Williston Rd). The total cost is $5,290,363, with funding for construction and construction support. [ALACHUA; case 2143014] Project 2143014 is for Alachua County asset maintenance with a total cost of $38,938,176. Funding is allocated for bridge/roadway/contract maintenance and maintenance. [CONCRETE REPAIRS IN ALACHUA COUNTY; case 4389052] Project 4389052 involves concrete repairs in Alachua County, with a total cost of $939,249. Funding is allocated for bridge/roadway/contract maintenance and maintenance. [TARGETED OPEN GRADE FRICTION COURSE PROGRAM CONTINGENCY; case 4559731] Project 4559731 is a contingency for the Targeted Open Grade Friction Course Program, with a total cost of $11,510,394. Funding is allocated for construction and bridge/roadway/contract maintenance. [SR24(KENNARD ST) IN WALDO FROM NE 148TH AVE TO NE 144TH AVE; case 4472031] Project 4472031 involves state of good repair for SR24 (Kennard St) in Waldo from NE 148th Ave to NE 144th Ave. The total cost is $8,564,827, with funding for construction and construction support. [ALACHUA COUNTY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE - INTERSTATE; case 2149384] Project 2149384 is for Alachua County routine maintenance on the interstate, with a total cost of $3,918,619. Funding is allocated for bridge/roadway/contract maintenance and maintenance. [SR26A(SW 2ND AVE) FROM SR26(UNIVERSITY AVE) TO SR26(UNIVERSITY AVE); case 2077902] Project 2077902 involves state of good repair for SR26A (SW 2nd Ave) from SR26 (University Ave) to SR26 (University Ave). The total cost is $4,099,818, with funding for construction and construction support. [I-75(SR93) FROM NORTH OF CR234 TO SOUTH OF SE WACAHOOTA RD; case 4288053] Project 4288053 concerns state of good repair for I-75 (SR93) from north of CR234 to south of SE Wacahoota Rd. The total cost is $4,341,452, with funding for preliminary engineering, construction, construction support, and related express/expedited services. [SR26(UNIVERSITY AVE) FROM 31ST ST TO SR222(NE 39TH BLVD); case 2075804] Project 2075804 involves state of good repair for SR26 (University Ave) from 31st St to SR222 (NE 39th Blvd). The total cost is $9,232,876, with funding for construction and construction support. [I-75(SR93) ALACHUA COUNTY ASSET MAINTENANCE (CONTRACTOR); case 4404914] Project 4404914 is for I-75 (SR93) Alachua County asset maintenance (contractor), with a total cost of $33,984,636. Funding is allocated for bridge/roadway/contract maintenance and maintenance. [SR200(US301) AT SE 57TH AVE; case 2077944] Project 2077944 involves TSMO improvements at SR200 (US301) at SE 57th Ave. The total cost is $1,747,214, with funding for construction, construction support, and right of way. [D2-ALACHUA COUNTY TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT; case 4135171] Project 4135171 is for D2-Alachua County Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement, with a total cost of $16,598,523. Funding is allocated for operations and operations support. [SR331 AT SE 4TH AVE, SE 2ND AVE, SR26, NE 16TH AVE, SR120; case 4358901] Project 4358901 involves TSMO improvements at SR331 at SE 4th Ave, SE 2nd Ave, SR26, NE 16th Ave, and SR120. The total cost is $6,522,194, with funding for construction, construction support, and environmental work. [SR24(SW ARCHER RD) AT SR121(SW34TH ST); case 4498441] Project 4498441 addresses TSMO improvements at SR24 (SW Archer Rd) at SR121 (SW 34th St). The total cost is $1,950,930, with funding for construction and construction support. [D-2 ALACHUA COUNTY TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT; case 4559861] Project 4559861 is for D-2 Alachua County Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement, with a total cost of $5,989,107. Funding is allocated for bridge/roadway/contract maintenance and maintenance. [SR120(NW 23 AVE) & SR25(US441)(NW 13 ST); case 4358891] Project 4358891 involves TSMO improvements at SR120 (NW 23 Ave) & SR25 (US441) (NW 13 St). The total cost is $2,966,662, with funding for construction and construction support. [I-75(SR93) SAFETY MEDIAN BARRIER INITIATIVE; case 4553991] Project 4553991 is for the I-75 (SR93) Safety Median Barrier Initiative, with a total cost of $4,199,016. Funding is allocated for preliminary engineering, construction, and construction support. [GAINESVILLE RTS SECTION 5307 FORMULA GRANT OPERATING ASSISTANCE; case 2155462] Project 2155462 is for Gainesville RTS Section 5307 Formula Grant Operating Assistance, with a total cost of $43,000,000. Funding is allocated for operations. [ALACHUA COUNTY FED SEC 5311 RURAL TRANSIT FUNDING; case 4272501] Project 4272501 is for Alachua County Fed Sec 5311 Rural Transit Funding, with a total cost of $7,895,806. Funding is allocated for operations and operations support. [COMPASS TRANSIT SERVICE GAINESVILLE RTS; case 4474453] Project 4474453 is for Compass Transit Service Gainesville RTS, with a total cost of $10,222,848. Funding is allocated for operations and operations support. [GAINESVILLE RTS STATE BLOCK GRANT OPERATING FUNDS; case 4117571] Project 4117571 is for Gainesville RTS State Block Grant Operating Funds, with a total cost of $96,073,685. Funding is allocated for operations and operations support. [GAINESVILLE RTS SEC 5307 FORMULA GRANT MISC CAPITAL PURCHASES; case 4040261] Project 4040261 is for Gainesville RTS Sec 5307 Formula Grant Misc Capital Purchases, with a total cost of $70,511,782. Funding is allocated for capital purchases. [GAINESVILLE RTS NORTH MOBILITY-ON-DEMAND; case 4330762] Project 4330762 is for Gainesville RTS North Mobility-on-Demand, with a total cost of $1,029,732. Funding is allocated for operations and operations support. [ALACHUA CO RTS TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT SECTION 5339; case 4415201] Project 4415201 is for Alachua Co RTS Transit Improvement Section 5339, with a total cost of $7,167,579. Funding is allocated for capital purchases. The Gainesville & Alachua County Transportation Planning Organization (GACTPO) Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 to 2030-2031 lists various transportation projects and funding codes. Specific project details such as exact addresses, sizes, or applicant names are not provided in this section, which focuses on fund groups and project codes. The document also outlines procedures for public comment and performance measures. [Gainesville Metropolitan Area] This document details the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Gainesville Urbanized Area for Fiscal Years 2025-26 to 2029-30. It includes specific transit projects with their funding, responsible agencies, and projected costs over five fiscal years. Key projects include capital and operating funding for the Regional Transit System (RTS) in Gainesville, managed by Alachua County and the City of Gainesville. The document also lists federal funding categories for roadway projects and provides detailed ridership data for various RTS routes, including passenger productivity and demographic breakdowns. A revision log notes administrative modifications and additions to projects. Additionally, it addresses a cash flow issue for the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) requiring an increase in its Imprest Account.