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MPO staff warn of steep federal planning cuts in FY27–28 UPWP; public comment period opened
Summary
Staff presented the draft FY27–28 Unified Planning Work Program and said federal planning funds for the MPO fell to $198,149, a substantial drop from prior years; staff eliminated contract service agreements in the draft budget and opened a 30-day public comment period through Feb. 21.
MPO staff on Jan. 28 presented the draft FY27–28 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), saying the metropolitan planning organization will receive only $198,149 in federal planning funds for the two-year period.
Pat and Katie (staff presenters) characterized the drop as a sharp reduction—about $207,000 less than in 2024—and said the draft trims services heavily, including eliminating all contract service agreements that…
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