For more information about modifying the TIP, contact Ron Achelpohl at 816/474-4240.
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Modifying the Transportation Improvement Program
Adding
new projects
Modifying existing projects
Deleting existing projects
Amendment criteria
Review process
From time to time, it becomes necessary to update project information in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) after it has been officially adopted. Modifications fall into one of two categories: Amendments or Administrative Revisions.
This page provides instructions to project sponsors on how to request modifications to the TIP and how to provide necessary information to MARC to make these changes. MARC amends the TIP on a quarterly cycle. Requests to modify or amend the TIP, along with supporting information, must be received by the schedule deadlines indicated in the following policy:
Transportation Improvement Program Development and Amendment Schedule (22 KB, pdf)
To request that one or more new projects be added to the TIP, complete a TIP Project Data Template (you must unzip this database file first) and e-mail the completed form to tip@marc.org. Explain the following in your e-mail:
- Why the projects should be added to the TIP
- The sources of funds for the projects
- Any other information you believe would be useful to explain the projects to MARC committees and the public
If the scope, schedule, cost or source of funds for an existing project changes, the TIP should be updated to reflect the current status of the project. To request that one or more existing projects in the TIP be modified, send an e-mail to tip@marc.org with the following information:
- Identify the TIP Identification Numbers of all projects you wish to modify
- Explain all modifications you anticipate for each project.
MARC staff will prepare and provide you with a database of the projects to be modified for your use in updating project data. When you have completed your update of this project information, return the updated database to tip@marc.org.
To request that one or more existing projects in the TIP be deleted, send an e-mail to tip@marc.org with the following information:
- Identify the TIP Identification Numbers of all projects you wish to delete
- Explain the reasons you wish to delete each project from the TIP
If a proposed TIP modification meets one or more of the following criteria, it will require a formal TIP Amendment:
- Addition, deletion or modification of one or more non-exempt projects for the purposes of air quality conformity. The proposed change (amendment) must not adversely affect air quality. The amendment must not result in further environmental review;
- Addition, deletion or modification of one or more projects that will involve the use of sub-allocated federal funds. The proposed change must not adversely impact the financial constraint of the TIP. Any revised cost figures must be fully budgeted. Funds must be reasonably expected to be available in the time period proposed;
- A change of 25% or more in the value of any federal funds to be programmed for a project. The proposed change must result in no scope changes, or the scope change must be minor in nature. As a general rule, minor means that the same project objectives are achieved.
- Addition, deletion or modification of one or more projects deemed to be publicly controversial in nature by MARC staff or the TTPC. The proposed change must be non-controversial. (Projects with significant issues must be taken through the appropriate MARC committee and Board)
“Modifications” may include changes to the scope, cost, schedule or funding sources for a project.
“Non-exempt” projects are those projects that must be included in an air quality conformity analysis according to MARC policy or federal requirements.
“Sub-allocated” programs are those in which MARC has primary authority to determine or select the projects that will receive federal funding according to federal rules or state policy.
When MARC receives your request to modify the TIP, along with necessary supporting information, staff will analyze the impacts of proposed changes on air quality conformity, environmental justice and financial constraint. The information will be shared with MARC committees and the public according to the Public Involvement Plan. MARC will also provide information about TIP modifications to all appropriate State and Federal agencies.