Metropolitan Planning Organization (4-14-26)

The Lake Havasu City Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Board held a meeting on April 14, 2026, focusing primarily on transportation planning and funding. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of the updated Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which incorporated transit project amendments and funding updates for safety and maintenance projects. The board approved a loan of approximately $1.44 million in Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) and Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) funds to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to support future projects. Updates were provided on ongoing construction projects, including median modifications on Highway 95 and the West Kingman interchange, with discussions on funding challenges and safety improvements. The board also reviewed progress on regional transportation planning efforts, including a 2050 Regional Transportation Plan emphasizing multimodal network needs and safety enhancements. Additionally, the board completed required Title VI non-discrimination training and approved the updated Title VI plan and annual report, ensuring compliance with federal civil rights requirements. Several motions related to funding approvals and plan adoptions were passed unanimously, with an emphasis on maintaining fiscal constraint and aligning projects with regional priorities.