Transportation Policy Committee - May 19, 2026

The City of Lubbock Transportation Policy Committee met on May 19, 2026, to discuss several procurement and planning matters related to regional transportation projects and funding. Key procurement-related discussions included the review and anticipated amendment of bylaws to ensure compliance with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regulations for Transportation Management Agencies (TMAs). The committee also reviewed and postponed action on Resolution 26-03, which proposed amendments to the fiscal year 2025-26 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), involving the removal and addition of various transportation studies and reallocations of funding without requesting additional dollars. Additionally, the committee approved submitting a grant application to the Department of Defense's Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) for approximately $11 million to support infrastructure improvements related to the Reese Defense property, specifically for a segment of Loop 88 (designated as US 84) to enhance freight and defense transportation capabilities. The meeting also covered the challenges of declining transportation funding, the need for strategic planning to secure alternative funding sources, and the approval to pursue a Railroad Crossing Elimination grant. Budget utilization reports indicated prudent spending with anticipated carryover funds. Motions to postpone and approve grant applications were passed, reflecting active procurement and funding strategy efforts by the committee.