Bloomington MPO Technical Advisory Committee, August 26, 2026

The Bloomington MPO Technical Advisory Committee met on August 26, 2026, to discuss various transportation and infrastructure topics relevant to the City of Bloomington and Monroe County. Key procurement-related discussions included amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), such as reallocating Federal Transit Administration funds for traffic signal prioritization and approving funding for a new administrative and maintenance facility for Bloomington Transit. The committee also reviewed an INDOT project for high mast tower lighting replacement and an increased budget for joint repairs on state roads over I-69. The committee approved these TIP amendments by voice vote to recommend policy committee approval. Additionally, the meeting covered updates on federal transportation funding allocations, the impact of Indiana's gas tax holiday on project funding, and early coordination for a new sidewalk project on State Road 45/46 Bypass, which is planned for construction in 4-5 years. Public safety initiatives and community engagement events were also noted, but no new procurement contracts were announced beyond the TIP amendments.