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MPO outlines FY26 UPWP constraints; perimeter loop trail and pinch‑point studies discussed
Summary
Staff presented the FY26 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) draft scope and funding outlook: PL funds nearly cover base operations and staff requested guidance on using reserves or cost shares for special studies such as a perimeter loop trail, MSU campus access study, and pinch‑point analyses.
Galton Valley MPO staff presented a preliminary scope and budget outlook for the FY26 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and asked TTAC to provide direction on potential special projects that would require additional funding or cost sharing beyond base federal planning (PL) funds.
Why it matters: The UPWP defines MPO staff work and how federal PL planning funds are allocated. PL funds are population‑based and intended to cover core MPO operations; additional studies or capital work typically require using reserves or local cost share to proceed.
Jeff Butts, MPO manager, explained PL (federal planning)…
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