Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Special Meeting. April 28, 2026.

The City of Eagle Pass, Texas Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) held a special meeting on April 28, 2026, focusing primarily on updates to the long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and related project scoring. The MPO discussed the financial constraints of the 25-year plan, estimating about $65 million in available funding, primarily from Texas Category 2 funds, and reviewed submitted projects totaling approximately $40 million in value. The board emphasized the need for data-driven, public-led prioritization of projects, including operational improvements and a significant $30 million multimodal transit facility. Additionally, the MPO approved initiating a 10-day public review and comment period for amendments to the MPO's program of projects, including the addition of the Paty Boulevard extension project, which is seeking inclusion to qualify for a State Infrastructure Bank loan. The board also approved a 10-day public comment period for amendments to the fiscal year 2026 Unified Planning Work Program budget to accommodate the hiring of a new MPO director. The meeting concluded with updates on a recently let construction project for State Loop 480, which came in under budget with seven bidders, signaling positive progress for regional infrastructure development.