MPOJC Transportation Technical Advisory Committee Meeting of March 24, 2026

The City of Iowa City's MPOJC Transportation Technical Advisory Committee met on March 24, 2026, to discuss several transportation planning and safety initiatives. Key procurement-related topics included updates on federally funded projects such as the Safe Streets and Roads for All safety action plan, which is supported by a $300,000 federal grant with a 20% local match. The committee reviewed public engagement results and data analysis to prioritize infrastructure investments aimed at reducing serious injuries and fatalities. Additionally, the committee approved the FY27 to FY31 Passenger Transportation Plan, which coordinates transit-related funding and project priorities for local transit agencies. Updates were provided on the FY27 transit program of projects, including bus and facility funding, with emphasis on new vehicle procurements such as 11 heavy-duty diesel buses and eight paratransit vehicles recently ordered by Iowa City Transit. The meeting also covered progress on the long-range transportation plan revision and various capital improvement projects, including road widening and sidewalk rehabilitation, with some projects nearing federal review stages. Several procurement actions, including purchase orders for transit vehicles and coordination with federal agencies for grant obligations, were highlighted as critical steps moving forward.