Ithaca-Tompkins County
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Fernando de Aragón, Executive Director

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2006 Guidebook

Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

TIP Description

The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is the agreed-upon five-year list of specific projects for which federal funds are anticipated. Required by federal law, the TIP represents the transportation improvement priorities of the Tompkins County Transportation Area. The list of projects is multi-modal and includes highway and public transit projects, as well as bicycle, pedestrian, and freight-related projects.

The TIP also represents the translation of recommendations from the ITCTC Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRP) and UPWP into a short-term program of tangible transportation improvements. All TIP projects are evaluated to assure consistency with the community goals and objectives established in the LRP. The majority of projects in the TIP are aimed at increasing the efficiency and safety of the existing transportation system, rather than construction of new facilities.

In addition, all TIP projects must be in conformance with air quality requirements. Representing the culmination of the transportation planning process, the TIP signifies a consensus among local, state and regional officials as to what improvements to pursue, thereby establishing eligibility for federal funding.

2007-2012 Transportation Improvement Program

effective October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2012

The 2007-2012 Draft TIP ended its 30-day public comment period on April 20, 2007. The final document was approved and adopted by the ITCTC Policy Committee on May 15, 2007.

2007-2012 Final Tip Document

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A hard copy of the 2007-2012 TIP document can be viewed at the Towns, Villages, and City Clerk's offices, Tompkins County Public Library, and at the County Legislature office. A limited number of hard copies are available upon request at the ITCTC office.

2006 TIP Guidebook for Municipalities

TIP Guidebook - 2006

This publication served as a tool to assist project applicants in completing an application for the 2007-2012 TIP. The Guidebook provides general information on the TIP: What is the TIP? What types of projects should be included in the TIP? How are projects selected for the TIP?

It also provides step-by-step information on the TIP and the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Development Process (e.g., soliciting project proposals, preparing and submitting project proposals, project evaluation, committee review and recommendations, and public involvement).

2006 Guidebook

IPP Instructions

Correction (dated, October 5, 2006): NYSDOT Region 3 found several typos in the Cost Estimating Tables that were handed out at the TAC meeting for use when preparing IPPs. Please use the new table in your estimating work. >>Click here for corrected estimating tables<<

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