Bloomington MPO Technical Advisory Committee, February 25, 2026

The Bloomington Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Technical Advisory Committee convened on February 25, 2026, to discuss various transportation planning and funding matters. Key topics included updates on federal fiscal year funding allocations, with all federal funds for the year fully obligated, and a notable funding shortfall affecting the downtown curb ramps phase 5 project due to reallocation to other projects like West Second Street and Old SR37 South and Dilman Road. The committee emphasized the importance of improved communication and coordination among stakeholders to manage funding reallocations and project scheduling effectively. Additionally, the committee reviewed and recommended approval of the FY 2027-2028 Unified Planning Work Program, which reflected budget reductions due to the 2020 census population changes and incorporated federal agency comments. Project updates were provided for several infrastructure projects, including bridge deck overlays on I-69 and local road improvements. A new project for the purchase of replacement buses was added to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), utilizing flexed funds from previous years. Public comments addressed data transparency concerns regarding crash data publication. Overall, the meeting focused on procurement planning, budget management, and interagency coordination to support transportation infrastructure and transit services in the Bloomington area.