The Transportation Improvement Program consists of a four-year schedule of projects developed by assessing the condition of the existing system. The program identifies local road projects for implementation based on community input and financial resources. Projects are prioritized for implementation based on technical analysis, existing roadway conditions, and opportunities for project coordination with cities, townships, villages, or the Michigan Department of Transportation.

The program:

  • Covers a four-year period of investment.
  • Is realistic in terms of available funding and is not just a “wish list” of projects.
  • Is incorporated into the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.
  • Is used to coordinate transportation projects and programs with other jurisdictions and agencies.
  • Is a multi-year planning tool for the development of the transportation facilities within the MPO
  • The TIP is a financially constrained four-year program covering the most immediate implementation priorities for transportation projects and strategies from the Long-Range Transportation Plan. The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP):
  • Current Approved Monthly TIP Below: