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CROG committee endorses draft FY2027–2030 TIP, approves air-quality conformity and annual MPO self-certification
Summary
On May 18 the CROG Transportation Committee endorsed the draft FY2027–2030 TIP (approximately $1.5 billion), approved an air-quality conformity statement required under the Clean Air Act, and completed the MPO's annual self-certification of federal planning requirements.
The CROG Transportation Committee voted May 18 to endorse the draft FY2027–2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), approve an air-quality conformity finding, and adopt the MPO’s annual self-certification.
Jack presented the draft TIP and related resolutions, saying the draft for federal fiscal years 2027–2030 includes more than $267,000,000 in transit projects and roughly $1,200,000,000 in highway projects, for a total of approximately $1,500,000,000 in capital-region investments. He said the draft TIP was available 30 days for public comment and was accompanied by two public meetings and an extensive project list posted on the CROG website.
Jack also described the air-quality conformity requirement under the Clean Air Act: CTDOT’s analysis of predicted emissions from projects in the TIP — conducted with statewide planning inputs and other MPOs’ TIPs — shows the emissions conform to EPA targets for the Greater Connecticut ozone nonattainment area. The conformity resolution states CTDOT performed the required analysis and that the projects meet air-quality expectations.
Finally, Jack presented the MPO annual self-certification, the internal affirmation that the MPO’s planning process complies with applicable federal standards (USDOT and related guidance). He noted the MPO also recently completed an external certification with FHWA and FTA.
Committee action: Patrice Carson moved to endorse the FY2027–2030 TIP; a member representing New Britain seconded and members indicated assent. The committee then approved the conformity resolution and the annual self-certification by voice vote; each resolution will be forwarded to the policy board acting as the MPO.
Why it matters: endorsing the draft TIP advances a multi-year plan that programs hundreds of millions in federal transit and highway funds for the capital region. The conformity finding is a required regulatory step because the CROG region is within an ozone nonattainment area; the self-certification affirms compliance with federal planning requirements.
What's next: the resolutions and TIP materials will be transmitted to the policy board acting as the MPO for final action and any remaining administrative steps.
