Tippecanoe public hearing reviews draft Transportation Improvement Program, highlights $6.54 million in federal funds

Tippecanoe County held a public hearing on its draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) covering state fiscal years 2026–2030, presenting how federal and local funds would be allocated and inviting public comment.

Doug, introduced during the meeting as a senior planner, said the TIP matches local transportation needs to federal funding and is prepared every two years. He told the Citizens Participation Committee the draft had been posted on the APC website and that the local call for projects began in October; the Technical Transportation Committee already allocated limited federal gas tax funds in January. "Generally, we only have $6,540,000 to allocate," Doug said, adding that the amount often forces projects to be split into phases because construction costs exceed available funds.

The presentation walked through required program elements: public and private participation, federally required environmental‑justice screening using census/GIS data, Americans with…