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Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to the MTPO · 2026-04-22 · agenda

[34 SE 13th Road, Gainesville, FL] This document outlines the Gainesville & Alachua County Transportation Planning Organization (GACTPO) Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28. It details the planning tasks, priorities, and funding for transportation planning activities within the Gainesville Urbanized Area. Key action items include the finalization of the FY 26/28 UPWP, an amendment to the FY26/30 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to add a resurfacing project on State Road 20 (Project Number 443258-2), and the creation of a new FY 26/27 - 30/31 TIP. An information item discusses the Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS) receiving $10,263,750 in grant funds for bus and bus facilities, with a future request to add this to the TIP. The document also details the organization's structure, responsibilities, planning emphasis areas (including climate crisis, complete streets, public involvement, safety, and resilience), and federal planning factors. Public comment is solicited throughout the process, and feedback from agencies like FDOT, FHWA, and FTA was considered in finalizing the UPWP. This document outlines the Gainesville & Alachua County Transportation Planning Organization's (GACTPO) Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028. It details various tasks, including administration, data collection, transportation improvement program development, long-range transportation plan updates, special project planning, public participation, and systems planning. The UPWP involves significant consultant services for tasks such as data collection, plan updates, and special project planning. Key projects include the development of an interactive TIP platform (EcoInteractive), updates to the Long-Range Transportation Plan (Year 2050), and special corridor plans for SR 24 (Archer Road) and SR 25 (SW 13th Street). The total budget for the two-year period is $2,779,597. The document also details funding sources, including FHWA, FTA, FDOT, and local contributions, and outlines procedures for Title VI nondiscrimination and complaint handling. This document details the joint certification process between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 2 and the Gainesville & Alachua County Transportation Planning Organization (GACTPO) for the 2025-2026 period. It outlines compliance with federal and state transportation planning requirements, noteworthy achievements of the GACTPO, and risk assessment for financial oversight. Key planning documents like the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) were adopted and made publicly available. The document also includes an Interlocal Agreement between the GACTPO and Alachua County for staff services and administrative support, effective through September 30, 2027, with options for extension. The agreement specifies the duties of both entities and financial compensation. The GACTPO is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs, including the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), LRTP, TIP, and List of Priority Projects. Alachua County will serve as an administrative entity and subrecipient of grant funds, providing staff services and IT support. [SR20 (SE Hawthorne Rd) from west of SE 211th St to west of NE 5th St; case 443258 2] Amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for FY 2025/26 through FY 2029/30, adding a resurfacing project. The project involves SR20 (SE Hawthorne Rd) from west of SE 211th St to west of NE 5th St in Alachua County. The estimated cost for the Planning and Engineering (PE) phase is $607,395, funded by ACSA (Advance Construction SA). The amendment was requested by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and is for action by the TPO Board in May. This document outlines the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Gainesville Metropolitan Area for Fiscal Years 2025-26 to 2029-30. It details the process for project selection, financial planning, and public involvement, aligning with federal and state transportation plans. The TIP includes a comprehensive list of federally and state-funded transportation projects, with a total estimated cost of $440,786,387. The document also specifies performance targets for highway safety, pavement and bridge condition, and system performance, including freight and congestion management. Public comment opportunities were provided through various advisory committees and public notices in May and June 2025, with the TIP being approved on June 2, 2025. Specific projects listed include various roadway and intersection improvements, traffic signal maintenance, and transit services. [Gainesville Regional Airport; SR 26 Corridor; I-75 (SR 93) NB Alachua County Rest Area; SR 24 (Kennard St) in Waldo; SR 26(W University Ave); NW 43 Street; CR231; SR24(US441)SW13th/MLK Jr Hwy; SR 120(NW 23 Ave); SR200(US301); SR331; SR25(US441)SE 13th/MLK Jr.Hwy; SR25(US441)Santa Fe Blvd; SR26(W Newberry Rd); US 441(N/MLK Mem Hwy); NW 141 Street and NW 166 Place; NE 27th Ave; SW 170 Street; SR24(US441)SW13th/MLK Jr Hwy; SR45(US41); SR26(Newberry Road); NW 45th Dr; City of Gainesville Multiple Locations; CR120(NW31st Ave/NW23rd Blvd); SR24(Archer Rd); SR 121(SW 34 St); NW 43 Street; NW 16 Blvd; NW 23rd Avenue; SR200(US301)SE 57th Ave; SR331 SE 4th Ave, SE 2nd Ave, SR26, NE 16th Ave, SR120] The Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization for the Gainesville Urbanized Area (MTPO) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2025-26 to 2029-30 includes various projects. Key projects with specific details are: I-75 (SR 93) NB Alachua County Rest Area, SR 26 Corridor from Gilchrist C/L to CR 26A E of Newberry, and SR 24 (Kennard St) in Waldo from NE 148th Ave to NE 144th Ave. The TIP also details investments in transit asset management and safety, including Federal Transit Administration Capital Block Grants and Discretionary Grants for replacement vehicles, and FDOT Service Demonstration Projects for autonomous bus routes. Airport projects at Gainesville Regional Airport include design and construction of access roads, taxiway connectors, service roads, parking lots, hangars, T-hangars, taxilanes, fuel facilities, and terminal expansions. Bicycle and pedestrian projects include sidewalk construction and bike path/trail development in various locations. Road construction projects include adding lanes and reconstruction on the SR 26 Corridor, and lighting on SR 26 (W University Ave). Intersection projects involve median modifications, intersection improvements, and traffic signal updates at various locations. Interstate projects include modifications to the I-75 (SR 93) NB Rest Area. Landscaping projects are planned for SR 25 (US 441) and SR 26 (W Newberry Rd). [SR24 (Archer Road) from SW 16th Ave to SW 13th St] Project involves landscaping along State Road 24 (Archer Road) from Southwest 16th Avenue to Southwest 13th Street. The project length is 1.026 miles. Preliminary Engineering costs are $559,359 and Construction costs are $1,435,760. Total estimated cost is $7,163,621. [SR222 (39th Ave) from W of I-75 to SR121 (NW 34th St)] Project involves landscaping along State Road 222 (39th Avenue) from west of I-75 to State Road 121 (NW 34th Street). The project length is 4.964 miles. Preliminary Engineering costs are $1,829,050 and Construction costs are $1,801,441. Total estimated cost is $3,982,002. [Countywide] Countywide lighting agreements project with a total estimated cost of $12,617,224. [Countywide] Countywide routine maintenance project with a total estimated cost of $31,011,347. [Countywide] Alachua County ditch cleaning project with a total estimated cost of $729,215. [I-75 (SR93) Countywide] I-75 (SR93) Alachua County Asset Maintenance (Contractor) project with a total estimated cost of $31,425,155. [Countywide] Alachua County Routine Maintenance - Interstate project with a total estimated cost of $3,460,850. [Countywide] Concrete Repairs in Alachua County project with a total estimated cost of $346,699. [Countywide] Herbicide in Alachua County project with a total estimated cost of $137,040. [Countywide] FC-5 Maintenance Contract in Alachua County project with a total estimated cost of $4,860,625. [SR20 East On-ramp in Hawthorne] Project involves railroad crossing improvements at the SR20 East On-ramp in Hawthorne, identified as RR Crossing #625010J. The project length is 0.146 miles. The total estimated cost is $450,000. [SR24 (Kennard St) in Waldo] Resurfacing project on SR24 (Kennard Street) in Waldo, from NE 148th Ave to NE 144th Ave. Project length is 0.315 miles. Total estimated cost is $6,877,247. [SR24A/SR226 (SW 16th Ave)] Resurfacing project on SR24A/SR226 (SW 16th Avenue) from SR24 (Archer Road) to SR331 (SE Williston Road). Project length is 2.201 miles. Total estimated cost is $5,972,840. [SR45 (US27)] Resurfacing project on SR45 (US27) from SR24 (Archer Road) to South of SR26 (Newberry Road). Project length is 9.261 miles. Total estimated cost is $9,394,148. [SR45 (US27)] Resurfacing project on SR45 (US27) from North of SR26 (W Newberry Road) to SR25 (US441). Project length is 12.662 miles. Total estimated cost is $12,320,377. [SR26 (University Ave)] Resurfacing project on SR26 (University Avenue) from SR20 to SR222 (NE 39th Blvd). Project length is 6.045 miles. Total estimated cost is $10,504,850. [SR26A (SW 2nd Ave)] Resurfacing project on SR26A (SW 2nd Avenue) from SR26 (University Ave) to SR26 (University Ave). Project length is 1.691 miles. Total estimated cost is $3,219,334. [SR200 (US301)] Resurfacing project on SR200 (US301) from North of SR26 to SR24 (NE Waldo Rd.). Project length is 5.873 miles. Total estimated cost is $18,096,730. [SR20 (US441) N MLK Mem Hwy] Resurfacing project on SR20 (US441) N MLK Mem Hwy from CR2054 to NW 167th Blvd. Project length is 2.88 miles. Total estimated cost is $8,094,962. [SR20 (E University Ave)] Resurfacing project on SR20 (E University Ave) from SR24 (NE Waldo Rd) to SR26 (E University Ave). Project length is 0.256 miles. Total estimated cost is $1,089,319. [SR26 (W University Ave)] Resurfacing project on SR26 (W University Ave) from Gale Lemerand Dr to SR24 (NE Waldo Rd). Project length is 2.292 miles. Total estimated cost is $7,130,641. [SR121 (34th Street)] Resurfacing project on SR121 (34th Street) from SR331 (Williston Rd) to NW 16th Blvd. Project length is 4.396 miles. Total estimated cost is $13,512,014. [SR26 (W University Ave)] Resurfacing project on SR26 (W University Ave) from SW 38th St to Gale Lemerand Dr. Project length is 2.034 miles. Total estimated cost is $4,369,004. [Alachua County] Targeted Open Grade Friction Course Program Contingency in Alachua County with a total estimated cost of $40,552,998. [SR20 (SE Hawthorne Rd)] Resurfacing project on SR20 (SE Hawthorne Rd) from West of SE 211th St to West of NE 5th St. Project length is 2.132 miles. Total estimated cost is $607,395. [Gainesville Metropolitan Area] Regional Transit System Capital Funding for Fixed Route System Capital, including Misc Capital Purchases. Total estimated cost is $49,622,366. [Gainesville Metropolitan Area] Regional Transit System Capital Funding for Transit Improvement, Section 5339. Total estimated cost is $6,533,640. [Gainesville Metropolitan Area] Regional Transit System Operating Funding for Fixed Route Operations, Gainesville RTS Section 5307 Formula Grant Operating Assistance. Total estimated cost is $38,400,000. [Gainesville Metropolitan Area] Regional Transit System Operating Funding for Fixed Route Operations, Gainesville RTS State Block Grant Operating Fund. Total estimated cost is $73,323,170. [Gainesville Metropolitan Area] Alachua County Fed Sec 5311 Rural Transit Funding, Operating/Admin. Assistance. Total estimated cost is $7,140,715. [Gainesville Metropolitan Area] Compass Transit Service Gainesville RTS, Urban Corridor Improvements, Operations. Total estimated cost is $6,588,376. [10 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601] This document outlines revisions and additions to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Gainesville Urbanized Area for Fiscal Years 2025-26 to 2029-30. It details administrative modifications and amendments to existing projects and the addition of new projects. Specific projects include resurfacing on SR20 (SE Hawthorne Rd) and various other roadway and transit improvements. The document also details funding allocations and project timelines. This document outlines the Gainesville & Alachua County Transportation Planning Organization (GACTPO) Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 to 2030-2031. It details various transportation projects and programs, focusing on safety, bridge and pavement condition, system performance, and transit asset management. The plan incorporates federal and state funding, with a significant portion allocated to 'State of Good Repair' projects (46%), followed by Transit (25%) and Road Lane Capacity (10%). Specific projects are listed with their locations, descriptions, and funding details. The document also details performance targets and trends for various transportation metrics, including safety, reliability, and asset condition, and outlines how the TIP projects are expected to contribute to achieving these targets. The total programmed expenditure for the five-year period is $1,057,728,451.