Bloomington MPO Policy Committee, August 28, 2026

The Bloomington MPO Policy Committee met on August 28, 2026, to discuss various transportation planning and funding issues. Key procurement-related topics included amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), notably the addition of $23 million in fiscal year 2027 for phase one construction of a new Bloomington Transit administrative and maintenance facility. Other TIP amendments involved funding source changes for the Green Line Design and Engineering project and a new INDOT project for highmast tower lighting replacement. The committee approved these TIP amendments by roll call vote. Staff also highlighted challenges with federal transit funding delays nationally and discussed the impact of Indiana's gas tax holiday on state and local transportation revenues. Additionally, the committee reviewed safety and infrastructure priorities, including pedestrian and bicycle facility improvements and upcoming project timelines. No new contracts or vendor selections were detailed, but the TIP amendments reflect significant capital investment planning for transit and infrastructure projects in the region.