Transportation Policy Committee - April 21, 2026

The City of Lubbock's Transportation Policy Committee met on April 21, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items concerning regional transportation planning. Key actions included ratifying the 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) through resolution 2026-05 and approving an amendment to the 2025-26 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), which involved reallocating funds from corridor and freight studies to the development of standard operating procedures and data validation efforts. The committee also approved the fiscal year 2027-28 UPWP for submission to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Additionally, the committee authorized staff to pursue a $600,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant application in partnership with the South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG) to develop regional engineering design standards and SOPs, with plans to hire a consultant through a competitive bid process if awarded. Budget reports indicated underutilization of funds due to recent staffing hires, and members discussed potential impacts of upcoming federal transportation bills and grant opportunities, including a defense grant act for infrastructure projects. The meeting concluded with recognition of retiring TxDOT representative Steve Warren for his service.