5.21.26 Pasco Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting (MPO)

The Pasco Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) held a meeting on May 21, 2026, focusing on regional transportation planning and infrastructure projects. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of the draft 2026 list of priority transportation projects and the fiscal year 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which allocates over $500 million in state and federal funds for Pasco County's transportation system. The board also approved a $712,014 amendment to the fiscal year 2026 TIP for transit maintenance funded through FTA and FDOT allocations. Additionally, the MPO adopted the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and the Consolidated Planning Grant (CPG) for fiscal years 2027-2028, authorizing federal transportation planning funds totaling over $3 million. The meeting addressed corrective actions to update financial processes for compliance with FDOT and FHWA requirements. Updates were provided on the Safety Action Plan, Resiliency Transportation Improvement Plan, and the Active Transportation Plan, emphasizing infrastructure improvements, safety enhancements, and public engagement strategies. The board approved the structure for the proposed merger of the Tampa Bay Regional MPO, including voting seat allocations and alternate member provisions to ensure quorum and representation. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the meeting included significant budget allocations and planning approvals impacting future procurement and project implementation in Pasco County.