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Planners say transportation element of comprehensive plan delayed while staff seeks additional federal funding
Summary
City staff told the La Porte Planning Commission that most elements of the comprehensive plan are drafted but the transportation element is on hold because changes in Federal Highway Administration standards delayed expected funds; staff hopes to resume work by May and finish in six months to a year once funding is secured.
City planning staff updated the La Porte Planning Commission on progress toward a comprehensive plan, reporting that most components have been drafted but the transportation element is delayed while staff pursues additional funding.
"We're working on getting additional funding to address the transportation elements of the plan as we speak," the planner said, explaining that a change in Federal Highway Administration standards paused the anticipated funding stream and required staff to revisit grant or funding arrangements.
The planner said the city hopes to resume the transportation work by May and estimated it would take "6 months or so" to a year to complete that element once funding is in place. Staff said there will be additional opportunities for public input on the remaining plan components and the transportation element when schedules are confirmed.
No new budget amounts or firm dates were provided in the transcript.
