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Council reviews six‑year transportation plan as federal grants, REIT revenues and curb ramp work reshape schedule
Summary
Staff presented a draft 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The plan reflects smaller REET revenues, two federal grant cycles in even years, and added curb‑ramp upgrades tied to ADA standards; council requested a few project scheduling adjustments and will take final action June 17.
City transportation staff presented a draft update of Newcastle’s six‑year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) on June 3, highlighting changes driven by lower real‑estate‑excise‑tax (REET) revenue, scheduled federal grant matches, and the need to upgrade substandard curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
Director Bronze (presenter) said the TIP is “a planning document required by state law” and that projects generally must be on the six‑year TIP to be eligible for grant funding. The draft TIP covers 2026–2031 and shows a roughly 30% drop in six‑year expenditures compared with the prior TIP because REET receipts have declined.
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