Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting. June 10, 2026

The City of Eagle Pass, Texas Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) held a meeting on June 10, 2026, focusing primarily on transportation planning and project funding. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a functional classification for the Patsywin Boulevard extension as a major collector, which is a procedural step required by the Federal Highway Administration and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for project funding eligibility. The board approved a 20-day public review period for the fiscal year 2027 Unified Planning Work Program, with plans for future opportunities to revise and update the program. A resolution was passed supporting the city's application for a Texas Department of Transportation State Infrastructure Bank loan for the Patsywin Boulevard expansion project. The meeting also covered updates on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) 2050 and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for fiscal years 2027-2030, including a project list totaling approximately $40 million, with a significant $30 million multimodal facility planned as a public-private partnership. The MPO emphasized the need for training on TIP and project submission processes to avoid funding delays and discussed the integration of advanced technology in transportation projects, such as connected vehicle infrastructure and passenger counters. Additionally, the board was informed about the awarding of the $480 million loop project to Hunter Construction, with construction expected to begin soon. Several items, including the Metropolitan Planning Agreement with TxDOT, were tabled for future consideration. The meeting concluded with routine consent agenda approvals and public announcements.