Tippecanoe County, Indiana Technical Transportation Committee 2026-05-20

The Tippecanoe County Technical Transportation Committee met on May 20, 2026, to discuss various transportation projects and funding amendments. Key procurement-related topics included approval of amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), notably a funding trade with the Columbus MPO to shift federal funds from right-of-way acquisition to construction phases for a 600 North and 50 West project. The committee also reviewed contract awards for traffic signal and ITS traffic management projects, with construction costs and timelines discussed. Updates were provided on bridge inspection services, including RFP postings for inspection contracts, and progress on multiple bridge and road construction projects. Additionally, the committee discussed the development of a traffic model to forecast congestion and support long-range planning. No new contracts were awarded during the meeting, but several ongoing procurement activities and budget adjustments were highlighted. The meeting concluded with discussions on future project scopes and coordination among local agencies.