Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Committee Meeting, 04/15/2026

The City of Laredo Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Committee met on April 15, 2026, to discuss several transportation planning and funding matters. Key procurement-related topics included the initiation of a 20-day public review for the 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which outlined multiple highway and bridge projects with a combined estimated cost exceeding $542 million. The committee also reviewed and approved funding for two projects under the 2025 Transportation Alternative (TA) Set Aside Program, totaling approximately $1.85 million including local matches and administrative fees. Updates were provided on ongoing TxDOT projects with a total investment of around $700 million, covering road widenings, safety improvements, and maintenance activities. The committee discussed project timelines, funding challenges, and coordination efforts with TxDOT and the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA), including grant applications and future infrastructure priorities. Motions to approve minutes, initiate public comment periods, and fund TA projects were passed during the meeting.