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Evansville MPO policy committee approves TIP amendments, participation plan, transportation safety policy and SHIFT boost projects
Summary
The Evansville MPO policy committee approved amendments to the 2026–2030 TIP, adopted a transportation safety policy, approved an updated public participation plan and selected two SHIFT boost projects during its meeting.
The Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization policy committee took several formal actions: it approved amendments to the 2026–2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), adopted a transportation safety policy, approved an updated public participation plan and selected two projects as SHIFT (Strategic Highway Investment Formula for Tomorrow) boost candidates for submission to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The committee also approved the meeting bills.
Votes at a glance - Approve TIP amendments to the 2026–2030 TIP (includes adding preliminary engineering [PE] and right‑of‑way funding for multiple state and local contracts, adding I‑69 pavement project and several district contracts and LPA contracts such as Boonville Third Street and Old State Road bridge replacement): Motion and second not specified on the record; committee voice vote recorded as affirmative. Outcome: approved.
- Adopt Transportation Safety Policy (final version presented to the committee; analogous to the MPO’s complete streets guidance and intended for applicants seeking MPO funds): Motion and second not specified on the record; committee voice vote recorded as affirmative. Outcome: approved.
- Approve updated Public Participation Plan (45‑day public review July 21–Sept. 4; one public comment requested a subscription/notification method): Motion and second not specified on the record; committee voice vote recorded as affirmative. Outcome: approved. Note: staff said they are evaluating ways to add a public subscription notification service using current office tools.
- Select two SHIFT boost projects for KYTC prioritization: Committee approved boosting Kentucky 416 (reconstruction from U.S. 41 to I‑69, southern county near Roberts) and Watson Lane / U.S. 41 intersection improvements. Motion and second not specified on the record; committee voice vote recorded as affirmative. Outcome: approved.
- Approve bills presented at the meeting: Motion and second not specified on the record; committee voice vote recorded as affirmative. Outcome: approved.
Procedure and vote record The meeting used voice votes for motions listed above; no roll‑call vote with individual named vote endorsements was recorded in the transcript. Committee members responding verbally signaled “aye” on all motions; no opposing votes were recorded in the transcript.
Context and implications The TIP amendments add or reschedule PE, right‑of‑way and construction phases across district contracts and local sponsor projects, which will affect future funding allocations and project letting timelines. Adoption of the transportation safety policy will make safety guidance a consideration for projects seeking MPO funding. The participation plan approval affirms the MPO’s outreach approach; staff will evaluate a public subscription/notification mechanism in response to one comment received during the public review period.
