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[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.

Board:: MTPO Board of Directors
Date:: 2026-06-15
Type:: Agenda
Decision:: Approved
Address:: 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
Applicant:: City of Gainesville / Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS)

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[12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601] The Gainesville & Alachua County Transportation Planning Organization (GACTPO) Board will consider approving Resolution 2026-02 to designate the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as the Designated Recipient for the 5310 Grant Program. This designation is required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the City of Gainesville to continue receiving pass-through grants under this program, which focuses on 'Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities'. The Board will also consider approving Resolution 2026-03 to endorse the Final Draft Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Cycle for Fiscal Years 2026/27 through 2030/31. This TIP includes projects from years 1-4 of the new plan cycle, which were previously in years 2-5 of the FY 26/30 plan cycle. Additionally, the Board will review an amendment to the adopted FY 25/26 - FY 29/30 TIP to add Project 447396-4, a $10,263,750 Section 5339B Bus and Bus Facilities Competitive Grant awarded to the City of Gainesville dba Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS) for capital improvements and paratransit vans. Finally, the Board will consider approving an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Alachua County to increase the Imprest Account from $150,000 to $500,000 for cash flow purposes, to support GACTPO operations and upcoming studies.

Board:: MTPO Board of Directors
Date:: 2026-06-15
Type:: Agenda
Decision:: Consideration for Approval
Address:: 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
Applicant:: Gainesville & Alachua County Transportation Planning Organization (GACTPO)

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[State Road 20 in the City of Hawthorne; case 443258-2] The Gainesville & Alachua County Transportation Planning Organization (GACTPO) Board approved an amendment to the FY26/30 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) to add a resurfacing project on State Road 20 in the City of Hawthorne. The project involves approximately 2.13 miles of resurfacing. The project number is 443258-2. The Board also approved the creation of a new TIP Plan Cycle for FY 26/27 - 30/31. Additionally, the City of Gainesville dba Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS) received a $10,263,750 grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for bus and bus facilities, and GACTPO's support was requested to add this project to the TIP. The Board also approved the final FY 26/28 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). This document outlines the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for the Gainesville & Alachua County Transportation Planning Organization (GACTPO) for Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28. It details seven planning tasks: Administration, Data Collection, Transportation Improvement Program, Long-Range Transportation Plan, Special Project Planning, Public Participation, and Systems Planning. The UPWP includes budget allocations for these tasks, funding sources, and responsible agencies. Key activities include updating the Long-Range Transportation Plan, developing the Transportation Improvement Program, conducting data collection (including pedestrian and bicycle counts), and planning for special projects like the State Road 24 (Archer Road) and State Road 25 (SW 13th Street) plans, and the development of an Independent Transit Authority framework. The total budget for the FY 26-28 UPWP is $2,779,597, incorporating $1,096,073 in de-obligated funds from the prior UPWP. The document also details interlocal agreements, operational procedures, and the role of various agencies and stakeholders in the planning process. The document outlines various transportation planning activities and certifications for the Gainesville & Alachua County Transportation Planning Organization (GACTPO). It details multimodal corridor plans, safety initiatives, and data collection programs. Specific corridor plans include State Road 24 (Archer Road) from State Road 121 to State Road 25/US Highway 441, State Road 25 (U.S. Highway 441/SW 13th Street) from State Road 331 to State Road 226, and State Road 331 (Williston Road) to State Road 24 (Waldo Road) from SE 4th Street to State Road 222. All these corridor plans have an anticipated completion date of June 2027 and aim to produce multimodal corridor plans with safety recommendations. The document also covers the FDOT MPO Joint Certification process for the 2025/2026 period, confirming compliance with federal and state transportation planning requirements. Noteworthy achievements include the recruitment of a new Executive Director and the procurement of firms for corridor studies. The document also details an Interlocal Agreement between the MTPO and Alachua County for staff services. [SR20(SE Hawthorne Rd) West of SE 211th St to West of NE 5th St; case 4432582] The Gainesville & Alachua County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) has amended its Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2029/30. A key amendment includes the addition of a resurfacing project on SR 20 (SE Hawthorne Rd) from West of SE 211th St to West of NE 5th St in Alachua County. This project has a Planning Engineering (PE) phase cost of $607,395. The TIP also details numerous other road resurfacing, construction, intersection, interstate, landscaping, and railroad projects across Alachua County, as well as bicycle, pedestrian, and transit projects, with associated funding allocations across the specified fiscal years. The document outlines the project selection process, financial plan, and public involvement efforts. This document is the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization for the Gainesville Urbanized Area's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 to 2029-2030. It identifies transportation projects to be funded by various entities including Alachua County, the City of Gainesville, the Florida Department of Transportation, the University of Florida, and federal agencies. The TIP outlines projects necessary to implement the Year 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan. It details the process for project selection, financial planning, and public involvement. The document also includes definitions of transportation planning terms, funding codes, and phase codes. A significant portion is dedicated to performance measures, particularly highway safety, with a stated goal of zero traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries. The document does not list specific projects with addresses, sizes, or developers, but rather describes the program and planning process. This document details the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization for the Gainesville Urbanized Area's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2025-26 to 2029-30, focusing on safety, pavement and bridge conditions, system performance, freight, and transit asset management. It lists numerous specific road and airport projects, including their locations, descriptions, and funding. The document outlines the MPO's agreement to support FDOT's statewide targets for various performance measures and details specific projects programmed within the TIP to achieve these goals. Public comment is not explicitly detailed for individual projects, but the TIP process involves stakeholder input and data-driven methods. [Gainesville Regional Airport; case PFL0012567] This document outlines various transportation projects planned for the Gainesville Metropolitan Area between Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2029-30. It details projects across several categories including Aviation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities, Road Construction, Intersection Improvements, Interstate/Interchange Projects, Landscaping, Maintenance, Railroad Projects, Resurfacing/Repaving, and Transit Projects. Specific project details such as location, size, type of work, responsible agency, and funding are provided for each entry. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is included in this section of the document. This document outlines the Year 2045 Cost Feasible Plan for the Gainesville Urbanized Area, adopted on August 24, 2020, and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2025-26 to 2029-30. It details federally funded projects and provides information on locally funded projects within Alachua County and the City of Gainesville. The document lists various transportation projects including roadway improvements, transit initiatives, aviation projects, and bicycle/pedestrian facilities, along with their estimated costs and funding sources. Specific project details are provided in appendices, with federal obligations reported for FFY 2024 and project costs detailed for FY 2025-26 to 2028-29. Alachua County and City of Gainesville projects are for informational purposes only and do not include federal or state funding. [NE 31 Avenue, from NE 15 Street to Waldo Road] Project involves adding a new bicycle/pedestrian trail segment. The project is 1.5 miles long and is located along NE 31 Avenue, from NE 15 Street to Waldo Road. The estimated total funding is $938,000, with $92,000 for design and $846,000 for construction. This project is part of the City of Gainesville's local-funded projects. [SE 8 Avenue, from GTEC Building to Waldo Road] Project involves adding a new bicycle/pedestrian trail segment. The project is 0.7 miles long and is located along SE 8 Avenue, from the GTEC Building to Waldo Road. The estimated total funding is $825,000, with $75,000 for design and $750,000 for construction. This project is part of the City of Gainesville's local-funded projects. [SE 15 Street, from Bouleware Springs Park to SE 8 Avenue] Project involves adding a new bicycle/pedestrian trail segment. The project is 1.5 miles long and is located along SE 15 Street, from Bouleware Springs Park to SE 8 Avenue. The estimated total funding is $927,000, with $100,000 for design and $827,000 for construction. This project is part of the City of Gainesville's local-funded projects. [SE 21 Street, from GTEC Building to SE 8 Avenue] Project involves adding a new bicycle/pedestrian trail segment. The project is 0.7 miles long and is located along SE 21 Street, from the GTEC Building to SE 8 Avenue. The estimated total funding is $461,000, with $81,000 for design and $380,000 for construction. This project is part of the City of Gainesville's local-funded projects. [NW 23 Avenue, from NW 16 Terrace to NW 23 Terrace] Project involves adding a new bicycle/pedestrian trail segment. The project is 0.5 miles long and is located along NW 23 Avenue, from NW 16 Terrace to NW 23 Terrace. The estimated total funding is $373,000, with $80,000 for design and $293,000 for construction. This project is part of the City of Gainesville's local-funded projects. [NW 8 Avenue, from NW 6 Street to North Main Street] Project involves restriping a roadway to remove an outside general purpose lane for protected bicycle lanes. The project is 0.5 miles long and is located along NW 8 Avenue, from NW 6 Street to North Main Street. The estimated total funding is $102,000, with $41,000 for design and $61,000 for construction. This project is part of the City of Gainesville's local-funded projects. [SW 47 Avenue, from SW 34 Street to Williston Road] Project involves phased construction of a roadway extension. The project is 3.3 miles long and is located along SW 47 Avenue, from SW 34 Street to Williston Road. The estimated total funding is $1,357,000, with $500,000 for design/right-of-way and $800,000 for construction. This project is part of the City of Gainesville's local-funded projects. [West University Avenue (SR 26) at West 13 Street] Project involves reconstruction of West University Avenue (SR 26). The project is 0.3 miles long and is located at the intersection of West 13 Street. The estimated total funding is $1,000,000 for construction. This project is part of the City of Gainesville's local-funded projects. [Inner Drive, from Newell Drive to SW 13 Street (US 441)] Project involves reconstruction of Inner Drive. The project is estimated to cost $35,000,000 for preliminary engineering and construction. It is located from Newell Drive to SW 13 Street (US 441). This project is part of the University of Florida's local-funded projects. [Bledsoe Drive, from Hull Road to Radio Road] Project involves resurfacing of Bledsoe Drive. The project is 0.3 miles long and is located from Hull Road to Radio Road. The estimated total funding is $279,800 for design. This project is part of the University of Florida's local-funded projects. [McCarty Drive, from Museum Road to Newell Drive] Project involves resurfacing of McCarty Drive. The project is 0.3 miles long and is located from Museum Road to Newell Drive. The estimated total funding is $1,000,000 for design and construction. This project is part of the University of Florida's local-funded projects. [Newell Drive, from McCarty Drive to Union Drive] Project involves resurfacing of Newell Drive. The project is 0.4 miles long and is located from McCarty Drive to Union Drive. The estimated total funding is $895,000 for design. This project is part of the University of Florida's local-funded projects. [case FDOT 2076583, FDOT 4355582, FDOT 2078175] Public comments were received regarding the University Avenue Lighting Project (FDOT 2076583) and the University Avenue Resurfacing Project (FDOT 4355582, 2078175 (-5)). For the lighting project, a request was made to move up the construction year. The Board agreed not to modify the TIP for this project but requested FDOT consider advancing it pending funding availability. For the resurfacing project, a request was made to incorporate designs by Kimley Horn and enhance coordination between UF and FDOT. The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Board recommended the removal of on-street parking and two car lanes, and the addition of mobility lanes on SR 26 / University Avenue. A community member expressed concern that removing lanes would divert traffic to NW 5th Avenue. Emily Hind provided comments prioritizing safety, separation of modes, and slowing down automobile traffic. No public comments at the advisory committee meetings impacted the draft TIP. [case 4393185, 4393186, 4393187, 4432582] Revision 25-1 involves adding funds for the Gainesville MPO UPWP for FY 2024/2025-2025/2026, with $865,552 allocated for 2026. Revision 25-2 involves adding and moving funds for the Gainesville MPO UPWP for FY 2024/2025-2025/2026, with $260,130 allocated for 2025 and $2,496,074 for 2026. Revision 25-3 involves moving funds for the Gainesville MPO UPWP for FY 2024/2025-2025/2026, with $1,400,000 allocated for 2026 and $1,096,074 for 2027. It also adds funds for FY 2027-2028 ($842,000 each year) and FY 2029-2030 ($842,000 each year). Revision 25-4 adds a resurfacing project in 2026 with a funding of $607,395. This document outlines the Gainesville Metropolitan Area Transportation Planning Organization's (GACTPO) Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 to 2030-2031. It details the process for developing the TIP, including public involvement strategies, coordination with transit providers, and the establishment of performance targets for safety, infrastructure condition, system performance, transit asset management, and transit safety. The document lists regionally significant principal arterial facilities and federal lands within the planning area. It emphasizes a data-driven approach and stakeholder input for project prioritization, aligning with the long-range transportation plan and federal requirements. The TIP aims to support progress towards achieving statewide safety targets, including a vision of zero traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries. It also addresses bridge and pavement condition targets, system performance for person and freight travel time reliability, and transit asset management and safety performance for the City of Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS). Specific investment priorities for safety include bicycle and pedestrian improvements, traffic signal improvements, roadway lighting, and intersection improvements. Pavement and bridge investments focus on resurfacing projects on the National Highway System. System performance investments target improvements to I-75 and the NHS, such as SR 26 and SR 24. Transit investments focus on repairs to transit buildings, replacement vehicle purchases, and facilities and maintenance wages. This document is a Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for the Gainesville Urbanized Area for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 to 2030-2031. It outlines programmed expenditures by project type and funding sources, totaling over $1 billion. The plan includes detailed listings of numerous transportation projects across various categories such as Pedestrian Infrastructure, Aviation, Landscaping, Transit, TSMO, Lighting, Shared Use Infrastructure, Road Lane Capacity, Planning, State of Good Repair, and Other. Specific projects include pedestrian infrastructure improvements on NW 137th Pl, NW 135th Dr, NW 136th Ave, and CR 241 (NW 140th Street) for $1,877,451; US 441 (N/MLK Mem Hwy) from NW 125th Street to west of NW 129th Terrace for $690,595; SR 24 (US 441) SW 13th/MLK Jr Hwy at SW 4th Ave (Stadium Road) for $2,853,247; SR 25 (US 441) SW 13th St from SR 226 (SW 16th Ave) to north of SW 11th Ave for $1,405,418; NE 27th Ave from SR 222 (NE 39th Blvd) to SR 26 (NE 55th Blvd) for $2,301,351; SR 45 (US 41) from SW 15th Ave to south of SR 26 for $536,628; NW 141st Street and NW 166th Place for $654,088; SW 170th/SW 134th to US 41 for $1,843,363; SR 26 (Newberry Road) from NW 43rd St to SW 38th St for $4,736,061; CR 241 (NW 143rd St) from SR 26 (W Newberry Rd) to CR 222 (NW 39th Ave) for $349,275; CR 120 (NW 31st Ave/NW 23rd Blvd) from SR 121 (NW 34th St) to SR 25 (US 441) SW 13th for $1,266,173; SR 24 (US 441) SW 13th/MLK Jr Hwy from Museum Road to Inner Road for $3,549,073. Aviation projects include design and construction of taxiway C at Gainesville Regional Airport for $3,920,523; design and construction of T-hangars and taxilanes at Gainesville Regional Airport for $3,036,750; Phase 1 of Gainesville Regional Airport Maintenance Facility for $1,366,538; design and construction of taxiway E connector at Gainesville Regional Airport for $1,852,266; upgrades to gates, access control, and fiber at Gainesville Regional Airport for $800,980; design and construction of new GA Terminal at Gainesville Regional Airport for $2,024,500; land acquisition for obstacle removal at Gainesville Regional Airport for $4,004,901; parking lot at Gainesville Regional Airport for $1,315,926; internal service road expansion at Gainesville Regional Airport for $290,355; and design and rehabilitation of GA access road at Gainesville Regional Airport for $349,226. Miscellaneous projects include carpet and vinyl tile replacement for $196,665, painting/cleaning (interior & exterior) for $179,808, and glass window replacements for $39,333. Other projects include Gainesville MTPO Contingency - X52 for $5,679,878 and Gainesville MTPO Reserve X52 for $4,702,007. Planning projects include Gainesville MPO FY 2028/2029-2029/2030 UPWP for $1,923,594, Gainesville MPO FY 2026/2027-2027/2028 UPWP for $1,923,594, and Gainesville MPO FY 2030/2031-2031/2032 UPWP for $961,797. Railroad projects include work at SR 235 (NW 140th St) at RR Crossing No. 625870E for $568,670. Roadway projects include access management at NW 43rd St north of NW 16th Blvd and NW 23rd Ave for $1,192,852. Landscaping projects include SR 222 (NW 39th Ave) from SR 121 (NW 34th St) to SR 24 (NE Waldo Rd) for $2,183,117; SR 24 (Archer Road) from Southwest 16th Avenue to Southwest 13th Street for $1,471,669; SR 222 (39th Ave) from west of I-75 to SR 121 (NW 34th St) for $1,821,697; SR 25 (US 441) SE 13th/MLK Jr. Hwy from north of NW 23rd Ave to NW 6th St for $1,499,263; SR 25 (US 441) Santa Fe Blvd from SR 20 (US 27) to north of NW 242nd St for $691,767; and SR 26 (W Newberry Rd) from NW 98th St to west of NW 75th St for $1,395,827. Lighting projects include lighting agreements in Alachua County for $4,881,886 and SR 26 (W University Ave) from SR 26A (SW 2nd Ave) to SR 25 (US 441) SW 13th St for $4,991,376. Rest area projects include I-75 (SR 93) NB Alachua County Rest Area for $9,803,194. Road Lane Capacity projects include SR 26 Corridor from Gilchrist C/L to CR 26A E of Newberry for $63,765,034 and I-75 (SR 93) @ SR 121 for $144,023. State of Good Repair projects include SR 121 (34th Street) from SR 331 (SE Williston Rd) to NW 16th Blvd for $14,652,067; Alachua County Ditch Cleaning for $242,647; SR 20 (E University Ave) from SR 24 (NE Waldo Rd) to SR 26 (E University Ave) for $1,232,820; SR 20 (SE Hawthorne Rd) from west of SE 211th St to west of NE 5th St for $6,495,883; SR 26 (University Ave) from SR 20 (SE Hawthorne Rd) to SE 31st Street for $3,419,079; SR 26 (W University Ave) from Gale Lemerand Dr to SR 24 (NE Waldo Rd) for $6,319,416; SR 200 (US 301) from N of SR 26 to SR 24 (NE Waldo Rd) for $21,213,411; herbicide in Alachua County for $158,790; and SR 26 (W University Ave) from SW 38th St to Gale Lemerand Dr for $4,877,056; SR 45 (US 27) from SR 24 (Archer Rd) to south of SR 26 (W Newberry Rd) for $9,524,692. [SR24A/SR226(SW16TH AVE) FROM SR24(ARCHER RD) TO SR331(SE WILLISTON RD); case 2075554] Project involves resurfacing on SR24A/SR226 (SW 16th Ave) from SR24 (Archer Rd) to SR331 (SE Williston Rd). This is a State of Good Repair project with a total cost of $5,290,363 and a length of 2.201 miles. Funding is allocated across multiple construction categories, with the largest portion for AC NAT HWY PERFORM RESURFACING ($1,881,870) and DISTRICT DEDICATED REVENUE ($1,661,486). [CONCRETE REPAIRS IN ALACHUA COUNTY; case 4389052] Project involves concrete repairs in Alachua County. This is a State of Good Repair project with a total cost of $939,249. Funding is allocated to Brdg/Rdwy/Contract Maint ($525,000) and Maintenance - Express/Expedited ($30,765). [TARGETED OPEN GRADE FRICTION COURSE PROGRAM CONTINGENCY; case 4559731] Project involves a targeted open grade friction course program with a total cost of $11,510,394. Funding is allocated to Construction ($839,560) and Brdg/Rdwy/Contract Maint ($2,534,682). [SR24(KENNARD ST) IN WALDO FROM NE 148TH AVE TO NE 144TH AVE; case 4472031] Project involves concrete repairs on SR24 (Kennard St) in Waldo, from NE 148th Ave to NE 144th Ave. This is a State of Good Repair project with a total cost of $8,564,827 and a length of 0.315 miles. Significant funding is allocated to ADVANCE CONSTRUCTION NHPP ($5,598,269) and ADVANCE CONSTRUCTION (SA) ($718,262). [ALACHUA COUNTY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE - INTERSTATE; case 2149384] Project involves routine maintenance on Alachua County Interstate routes. This is a State of Good Repair project with a total cost of $3,918,619. Funding is allocated to Brdg/Rdwy/Contract Maint ($500,000) and Maintenance - Express/Expedited ($61,900). [SR26A(SW 2ND AVE) FROM SR26(UNIVERSITY AVE) TO SR26(UNIVERSITY AVE); case 2077902] Project involves resurfacing on SR26A (SW 2nd Ave) from SR26 (University Ave) to SR26 (University Ave). This is a State of Good Repair project with a total cost of $4,099,818 and a length of 1.691 miles. Significant funding is allocated to AC NAT HWY PERFORM RESURFACING ($1,250,911) and DISTRICT DEDICATED REVENUE ($1,929,338). [I-75(SR93) FROM NORTH OF CR234 TO SOUTH OF SE WACAHOOTA RD; case 4288053] Project involves improvements on I-75 (SR93) from north of CR234 to south of SE WacaHoota Rd. This is a State of Good Repair project with a total cost of $4,341,452 and a length of 1.102 miles. Funding is allocated to Preliminary Engineering ($850,000) and Construction ($3,306,001), primarily through ADVANCE CONSTRUCTION NHPP. [SR26(UNIVERSITY AVE) FROM 31ST ST TO SR222(NE 39TH BLVD); case 2075804] Project involves resurfacing on SR26 (University Ave) from 31st St to SR222 (NE 39th Blvd). This is a State of Good Repair project with a total cost of $9,232,876 and a length of 4.702 miles. Significant funding is allocated to AC NAT HWY PERFORM RESURFACING ($5,214,540) and DISTRICT DEDICATED REVENUE ($2,403,932). [I-75(SR93) ALACHUA COUNTY ASSET MAINTENANCE (CONTRACTOR); case 4404914] Project involves asset maintenance on I-75 (SR93) in Alachua County. This is a State of Good Repair project with a total cost of $33,984,636. Funding is allocated to Brdg/Rdwy/Contract Maint ($13,003,652) and Maintenance - Express/Expedited ($762,014). [SR200(US301) AT SE 57TH AVE; case 2077944] Project involves traffic signal maintenance on SR200 (US301) at SE 57th Ave. This is a TSMO (Transportation Systems Management and Operations) project with a total cost of $1,747,214 and a length of 0.2 miles. Funding is allocated to Construction ($1,067,153) and Right of Way ($93,921). [D2-ALACHUA COUNTY TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT; case 4135171] Project involves traffic signal maintenance agreement for Alachua County. This is a TSMO project with a total cost of $16,598,523. Funding is allocated to Operations ($1,324,847) and Operations - Express/Expedited ($98,703). [SR331 AT SE 4TH AVE, SE 2ND AVE, SR26, NE 16TH AVE, SR120; case 4358901] Project involves improvements at SR331 at SE 4th Ave, SE 2nd Ave, SR26, NE 16th Ave, and SR120. This is a TSMO project with a total cost of $6,522,194 and a length of 1.998 miles. Significant funding is allocated to Construction ($5,056,733) and Environmental ($15,000). [SR24(SW ARCHER RD) AT SR121(SW34TH ST); case 4498441] Project involves intersection improvements at SR24 (SW Archer Rd) at SR121 (SW 34th St). This is a TSMO project with a total cost of $1,950,930 and a length of 0.428 miles. Funding is allocated to Construction ($1,691,010) and Construction Support ($13,298). [D-2 ALACHUA COUNTY TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT; case 4559861] Project involves traffic signal maintenance agreement for Alachua County. This is a TSMO project with a total cost of $5,989,107. Funding is allocated to Brdg/Rdwy/Contract Maint ($5,657,570) and Maintenance - Express/Expedited ($331,537). [SR120(NW 23 AVE) & SR25(US441)(NW 13 ST); case 4358891] Project involves improvements at SR120 (NW 23 Ave) and SR25 (US441) (NW 13 St). This is a TSMO project with a total cost of $2,966,662 and a length of 0.285 miles. Significant funding is allocated to Construction ($2,106,929). [I-75(SR93) SAFETY MEDIAN BARRIER INITIATIVE; case 4553991] Project involves a safety median barrier initiative on I-75 (SR93). This is a Misc Safety project with a total cost of $4,199,016 and a length of 0.468 miles. Funding is allocated to Preliminary Engineering ($371,198) and Construction ($3,672,387), with significant portions from Statewide Safety Initiatives. [GAINESVILLE RTS SECTION 5307 FORMULA GRANT OPERATING ASSISTANCE; case 2155462] Project involves operating assistance for Gainesville RTS through a Section 5307 Formula Grant. This is a Transit project with a total cost of $43,000,000. Funding is split between FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION and LOCAL FUNDS, with $4,600,000 allocated annually from FY2027 to FY2031. [ALACHUA COUNTY FED SEC 5311 RURAL TRANSIT FUNDING; case 4272501] Project involves federal Section 5311 rural transit funding for Alachua County. This is a Transit project with a total cost of $7,895,806. Funding is allocated annually from FY2027 to FY2031 from LOCAL FUNDS and STATE PRIMARY/FEDERAL REIMB. [COMPASS TRANSIT SERVICE GAINESVILLE RTS; case 4474453] Project involves Compass Transit Service for Gainesville RTS. This is a Transit project with a total cost of $10,222,848. Funding is allocated annually from FY2027 to FY2031 from DISTRICT DEDICATED REVENUE and Operations - Express/Expedited. [GAINESVILLE RTS STATE BLOCK GRANT OPERATING FUNDS; case 4117571] Project involves State Block Grant Operating Funds for Gainesville RTS. This is a Transit project with a total cost of $96,073,685. Funding is allocated annually from FY2027 to FY2031 from DISTRICT DEDICATED REVENUE and LOCAL FUNDS. [GAINESVILLE RTS SEC 5307 FORMULA GRANT MISC CAPITAL PURCHASES; case 4040261] Project involves miscellaneous capital purchases for Gainesville RTS through a Section 5307 Formula Grant. This is a Transit project with a total cost of $70,511,782. Funding is allocated annually from FY2027 to FY2031 from FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION and LOCAL FUNDS. [GAINESVILLE RTS NORTH MOBILITY-ON-DEMAND; case 4330762] Project involves North Mobility-on-Demand for Gainesville RTS. This is a Transit project with a total cost of $1,029,732. Funding is allocated from LOCAL FUNDS and STATE - PTO. [ALACHUA CO RTS TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT SECTION 5339; case 4415201] Project involves transit improvement for Alachua County RTS through Section 5339 funding. This is a Transit project with a total cost of $7,167,579. Funding is allocated annually from FY2027 to FY2031 from FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION and LOCAL FUNDS. [SW 2nd Avenue; case 111] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail along SW 2nd Avenue, from S Main Street (SR 329) to SW 13th Street (US 441). The project length is 0.86 miles with an estimated cost of $1,011,580, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 24th Avenue; case 157] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from I-75 overpass to SW 75th Street (Tower Road). The project length is 1.52 miles with an estimated cost of $3,320,671, funded by Boxed Funds. [6th Street Trail Extension; case 112] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from NW 39th Avenue (SR 222) to NW 13th Street (US 441). The project length is 0.93 miles with an estimated cost of $1,727,283, funded by Boxed Funds. [Sweetwater Trail; case 210] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail to Existing 6th Street Trail. The project length is 2.16 miles with an estimated cost of $4,858,658, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 122nd Street; case 194] Project involves the construction of a multi-use path from SW 122nd Street to Diamond Sports Park. The project length is 2.93 miles with an estimated cost of $2,117,086, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 89th Street; case 192] Project involves the construction of a multi-use path from NW 89th Street to NW 23rd Avenue. The project length is 1.01 miles with an estimated cost of $729,780, funded by Boxed Funds. [NE 27th Avenue; case 205] Project involves the construction of a multi-use path from NE 39th Boulevard to NE 55th Boulevard. The project length is 0.9 miles with an estimated cost of $650,299, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 34th Street (SR 121); case 118] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from SW 34th Street (SR 121) to W University Avenue (SR 26). The project length is 0.13 miles with an estimated cost of $241,449, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 63rd Boulevard; case 132] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from SW 63rd Boulevard to SW 41st Place. The project length is 0.94 miles with an estimated cost of $1,783,002, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 53rd Avenue; case 139] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from NW 53rd Avenue to NW 34th Boulevard / SR 121. The project length is 1.2 miles with an estimated cost of $2,228,752, funded by Boxed Funds. [Archer Road/SR 24; case 107] Project involves the construction of a buffered bike lane from Archer Road (SR 24) to SW 75th Street (Tower Road). The project length is 3.88 miles with an estimated cost of $5,526,211, funded by Boxed Funds. [Extension of NW 122nd Street; case 191] Project involves the construction of a multi-use path from W Newberry Road (SR 26) to NW 39th Avenue (SR 222). The project length is 2.14 miles with an estimated cost of $1,546,267, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 41st Place and Extension; case 199] Project involves the construction of a multi-use path from SW 41st Place and Extension to Lake Kanapaha. The project length is 1.6 miles with an estimated cost of $1,156,088, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 88th Street & SW 73rd Avenue & SW 85th Dr; case 202] Project involves the construction of a multi-use path from SW 77th Avenue to SW Archer Road (SR 24). The project length is 0.7 miles with an estimated cost of $505,788, funded by Boxed Funds. [Depot Trail; case 211] Project involves the upgrade of Depot Trail from E University Avenue (SR 26) to SE 7th Street. The project length is 0.6 miles with an estimated cost of $2,323,104, funded by Boxed Funds. [Waldo Greenway Extension; case 143] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from Waldo Greenway Extension to Northern City Limits. The project length is 1.09 miles with an estimated cost of $2,024,451, funded by Boxed Funds. [MLK Memorial Highway (US 441); case 136] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from MLK Memorial Highway (US 441) to Deerhaven Trail. The project length is 5.74 miles with an estimated cost of $10,679,439, funded by Boxed Funds. [SE 13th Avenue; case 162] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from SE 13th Avenue to Williston Road (SR 331). The project length is 0.4 miles with an estimated cost of $761,490, funded by Boxed Funds. [N 53rd Avenue; case 137] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from N 53rd Avenue to ML King Memorial Highway (US 441). The project length is 2.28 miles with an estimated cost of $4,234,630, funded by Boxed Funds. [SE 15th Street; case 207] Project involves the construction of a multi-use path from E University Avenue (SR 26) to SE 15th Street. The project length is 1.39 miles with an estimated cost of $1,004,351, funded by Boxed Funds. [W Newberry Road (SR 26); case 196] Project involves the construction of a multi-use path from W Newberry Road (SR 26) to NW 75th Street. The project length is 2.85 miles with an estimated cost of $2,059,281, funded by Boxed Funds. [Fort Clarke Boulevard; case 193] Project involves the construction of a multi-use path from Fort Clarke Boulevard to NW 23rd Avenue. The project length is 1.05 miles with an estimated cost of $758,683, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 22nd Street; case 181] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from NW 8th Avenue to NW 16th Avenue. The project length is 0.51 miles with an estimated cost of $947,220, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 8th Avenue; case 158] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from NW 18th Terrace to NW 23rd Street. The project length is 0.56 miles with an estimated cost of $1,040,085, funded by Boxed Funds. [NE 15th Street; case 142] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from NE 15th Street to NE 31st Avenue. The project length is 1.49 miles with an estimated cost of $2,748,795, funded by Boxed Funds. [E University Avenue (SR 26); case 169] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from E University Avenue (SR 26) to SE 31st Street. The project length is 0.75 miles with an estimated cost of $1,392,970, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 62nd Avenue; case 165] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from SW 62nd Avenue to Archer Road (SR 24). The project length is 1.95 miles with an estimated cost of $3,621,723, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 13th Street (US 441); case 117] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from SW 13th Street (US 441) to W University Avenue (SR 26). The project length is 0.7 miles with an estimated cost of $2,176,693, funded by Boxed Funds. [Deerhaven Trail (SR 121); case 166] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from Deerhaven Trail (SR 121) to SR 121 @ CR 231 SPLIT. The project length is 1.61 miles with an estimated cost of $2,990,243, funded by Boxed Funds. [New road (between NW 88th Street and NW 84th Ter); case 185] Project involves the construction of a multi-use path from Millhopper Road to New Road Project 191. The project length is 0.74 miles with an estimated cost of $534,691, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 91st Street; case 195] Project involves the construction of a multi-use path from W Newberry Road (SR 26) to SW 46th Boulevard. The project length is 3.9 miles with an estimated cost of $2,817,964, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 40th Boulevard; case 167] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from SW 40th Boulevard to Existing trail. The project length is 0.14 miles with an estimated cost of $557,189, funded by Boxed Funds. [W University Avenue (SR 26); case 163] Project involves a complete street upgrade from W University Avenue (SR 26) to NW 20th Street. The project length is 0.6 miles with an estimated cost of $4,127,990, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 35th Place; case 119] Project involves a complete street upgrade from SW 35th Place to SW 34th Street (SR 121). The project length is 1.05 miles with an estimated cost of $6,175,341, funded by Boxed Funds. [West University Avenue (SR 26); case 115] Project involves a complete street upgrade from West University Avenue (SR 26) to NW 13th Street (US 441). The project length is 1.68 miles with an estimated cost of $11,558,373, funded by Boxed Funds. [E University Avenue (SR 26); case 204] Project involves a complete street upgrade from E University Avenue (SR 26) to Waldo Road (SR 24). The project length is 1.59 miles with an estimated cost of $10,939,175, funded by Boxed Funds. [Archer Road (SR 24); case 104] Project involves a complete street upgrade from Archer Road (SR 24) to Interstate 75. The project length is 3.34 miles with an estimated cost of $22,979,147, funded by Boxed Funds. [NE 16th Avenue; case 184] Project involves the upgrade of NE 16th Avenue to a two (2) lane urban section road from NE 12th Street to North Main Street. The project length is 0.86 miles with an estimated cost of $8,266,640, funded by Boxed Funds. [Hull Road and Mowry Road; case 102] Project involves the construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Hull Road and Mowry Road, including bike lanes and sidewalks. The project length is 0.06 miles with an estimated cost of $730,802, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 34th Street (SR 121); case 101] Project involves converting a two (2) lane road to a two (2) lane divided road from NW 34th Street (SR 121) to NW 39th Ave (SR 222). The project length is 2.17 miles with an estimated cost of $19,531,720, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 34th Street (SR 121); case 109] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from SW 34th Street (SR 121) to NW 16th Avenue. The project length is 2.79 miles with an estimated cost of $852,197, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 43rd Street; case 108] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from NW 43rd Street to NW 53rd Avenue. The project length is 3.28 miles with an estimated cost of $1,929,059, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 34th Street (SR 121); case 105] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from SW 34th Street (SR 121) to SW 2nd Avenue (SR 26A). The project length is 3.22 miles with an estimated cost of $1,893,771, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 13th Street (US 441); case 114] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from NW 13th Street (US 441) to NW 6th Street (SR 20). The project length is 1.77 miles with an estimated cost of $1,035,105, funded by Boxed Funds. [Newberry Road (SR 26); case 121] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from Newberry Road (SR 26) to NW 62nd Street. The project length is 0.55 miles with an estimated cost of $323,470, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 34th Boulevard (SR 121); case 103] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from NW 34th Boulevard (SR 121) to ML King Memorial Highway (US 441). The project length is 0.88 miles with an estimated cost of $517,552, funded by Boxed Funds. [S Main Street (SR 329); case 140] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from S Main Street (SR 329) to Williston Road (SR 311). The project length is 1.26 miles with an estimated cost of $741,041, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 8th Avenue; case 133] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from NW 8th Avenue to Newberry Road (SR 26). The project length is 1.67 miles with an estimated cost of $988,054, funded by Boxed Funds. [Newberry Road (SR 26); case 138] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from Newberry Road (SR 26) to NW 8th Avenue. The project length is 0.61 miles with an estimated cost of $358,758, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 34th Street (SR 121); case 122] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from NW 34th Street (SR 121) to NW 16th Avenue. The project length is 0.51 miles with an estimated cost of $299,945, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 13th Street (US 441); case 123] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from NW 13th Street (US 441) to NW 23rd Avenue (SR 120). The project length is 0.5 miles with an estimated cost of $294,064, funded by Boxed Funds. [NE 39th Avenue (SR 222); case 152] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from NE 39th Avenue (SR 222) to NW 43rd Street. The project length is 7.16 miles with an estimated cost of $4,205,113, funded by Boxed Funds. [Hawthorne Road (SR 20); case 135] Project involves the construction of a multi-use path from Hawthorne Road (SR 20) to E University Avenue (SR 26). The project length is 0.92 miles with an estimated cost of $541,077, funded by Boxed Funds. [Williston Road (SR 331); case 127] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from Williston Road (SR 331) to SW 13th Street (US 441). The project length is 0.85 miles with an estimated cost of $499,909, funded by Boxed Funds. [SE 9th Street; case 141] Project involves a sidewalk priority upgrade from SE 9th Street to SE 12th Avenue. The project length is 0.2 miles with an estimated cost of $117,626, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 23rd Boulevard; case 150] Project involves a sidewalk priority upgrade from NW 23rd Boulevard to Gaineswood Entrance. The project length is 0.17 miles with an estimated cost of $99,982, funded by Boxed Funds. [N 23rd Avenue (SR 120); case 146] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from N 23rd Avenue (SR 120) to NW 13th Street (US 441). The project length is 2.55 miles with an estimated cost of $1,970,228, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 2nd Avenue (SR 26A); case 159] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from SW 2nd Avenue (SR 26A) to SW 23rd Street. The project length is 0.23 miles with an estimated cost of $147,032, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 40th Boulevard; case 172] Project involves a sidewalk priority upgrade from SW 40th Boulevard to Archer Road (SR 24). The project length is 0.16 miles with an estimated cost of $94,100, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 34th Street (SR 121); case 160] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from SW 34th Street (SR 121) to NW 8th Avenue. The project length is 0.5 miles with an estimated cost of $294,064, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 4th Avenue; case 177] Project involves a sidewalk priority upgrade from SW 4th Avenue to SW 5th Street. The project length is 0.09 miles with an estimated cost of $52,931, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 16th Avenue Trail; case 148] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from NW 16th Avenue Trail to NW 13th Street (US 441). The project length is 0.8 miles with an estimated cost of $470,502, funded by Boxed Funds. [SE 22nd Avenue / SE 4th Street; case 180] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from SE 22nd Avenue / SE 4th Street to Williston Road (SR 331). The project length is 0.82 miles with an estimated cost of $482,265, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 43rd Street; case 175] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from NW 43rd Street to ML King Memorial Highway(US 441). The project length is 1.56 miles with an estimated cost of $2,897,378, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 16th Avenue Trail; case 149] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from NW 16th Avenue Trail to 6th Street Trail. The project length is 0.08 miles with an estimated cost of $148,583, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 43rd Street; case 173] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from NW 43rd Street to NW 43rd Way. The project length is 0.52 miles with an estimated cost of $965,793, funded by Boxed Funds. [SE 43rd Street; case 153] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from SE 43rd Street to SE Hawthorne Road (SR 20). The project length is 1.14 miles with an estimated cost of $2,117,315, funded by Boxed Funds. [Williston Road (SR 331); case 116] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from Williston Road (SR 331) to SE 16th Avenue. The project length is 1.65 miles with an estimated cost of $2,758,081, funded by Boxed Funds. [Williston Road (SR 331); case 168] Project involves widening sidewalks to 8' from Williston Road (SR 331) to SW 62nd Boulevard. The project length is 0.59 miles with an estimated cost of $1,547,486, funded by Boxed Funds. [NE 53rd Avenue; case 183] Project involves the construction of a multi-use trail from NE 53rd Avenue to NE 15th Street. The project length is 1.71 miles with an estimated cost of $3,175,972, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 136th Street; case 214] Project involves a sidewalk priority upgrade from W Newberry Road (SR 26) to SW 6th Road. The project length is 0.53 miles with an estimated cost of $366,648, funded by Boxed Funds. [Archer Road (SR 24); case 215] Project involves the construction of a multi-use path from Archer Road (SR 24) to US 41. The project length is 3.49 miles with an estimated cost of $2,966,182, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 13th Street (US 441); case 401] Project involves safety enhancements to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety, including evaluating potential locations for midblock crossings to provide enhanced accessibility to RTS bus stops and signalized intersections at SW 21st Ave and SW 25th Pl. The project length is 1.50 miles with an estimated cost of $2,646,575, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 13th Street (US 441); case 402] Project involves safety enhancements consistent with University Ave & W 13th St PD&E study. The project length is 1.08 miles with an estimated cost of $1,905,534, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 13th Street (US 441); case 403] Project involves safety enhancements to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety, including evaluating potential locations for midblock crossings to provide enhanced accessibility to RTS bus stops. The project length is 0.52 miles with an estimated cost of $917,479, funded by Boxed Funds. [NW 13th Street (US 441); case 404] Project involves safety enhancements to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety, including evaluating potential locations for midblock crossings to provide enhanced accessibility to RTS bus stops. The project length is 0.50 miles with an estimated cost of $882,192, funded by Boxed Funds. [SW 13th Street (US 441); case 405] Project involves safety enhancements consistent with University Ave & W 13th St PD&E study. The project length is 0.48 miles with an estimated cost of $829,260, funded by Boxed Funds. [case 2155462] Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding for operating assistance. Total FTA funding is $6,794,212. [case 4040261] Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding for capital and operating grant. Total FTA funding is $6,794,212. [case 4415201] Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding for transit improvement. Total FTA funding is $6,794,212. The Gainesville & Alachua County Transportation Planning Organization (G&ACTPO) has a Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 to 2030-2031. Public comments were solicited for the draft TIP. No public comments were received at the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Citizens Advisory Committee, and Technical Advisory Committee meetings that impacted the draft TIP. Review agency comments were addressed, and supplementary comments were sent to the Florida Department of Transportation District 2 office.

Board:: MTPO Board of Directors
Date:: 2026-05-04
Type:: Agenda
Decision:: Approved (for UPWP, TIP/STIP amendment, and new TIP cycle)
Address:: State Road 20 in the City of Hawthorne
Applicant:: Florida Department of Transportation Central Office

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This document is an agenda for the Gainesville & Alachua County Transportation Planning Organization (GACTPO) meeting on May 4, 2026. It outlines several action items and information items related to transportation planning and improvement projects. Key items include the finalization of the FY 26/28 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), an amendment to the FY26/30 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for a resurfacing project on SR 20 in Hawthorne, and the draft of the FY 26/27 - 30/31 TIP. Information items include a competitive bus program grant for Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS) and a debrief of a community meeting on a countywide bicycle/pedestrian master plan. Agency reports include RTS ridership updates. Member comments address safety and mobility concerns on West Newberry Road.

Board:: MTPO Board of Directors
Date:: 2026-05-04
Type:: Agenda
Address:: 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601 (Meeting Location); State Road 20 in the City of Hawthorne (Project Location)
Applicant:: Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS) (for bus grant); Florida Department of Transportation (for SR 20 resurfacing)

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