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Developing the New TIP: FFYs 2027–31
Project Applications and Evaluation
The MPO considers projects for funding through its six investment programs. When applying for TIP funding, please use the links below to review how each project is considered and to access the application portal for each project type. Proponents who are unsure of which application to submit should contact MPO staff for more information.
Core Investment Programs:
Transit Transformation Program:
Community Connections Program:
- Bicycle Racks Application [Scorecard (PDF)]
- BikeShare Expansion and Support Application [Scorecard (PDF)]
- Bikeshare Replacement/State-of-Good-Repair Application [Scorecard (PDF)]
Major Infrastructure Program:
Note: MPO Staff will determine if a project application in the above programs can be classified as a Major Infrastructure. Major infrastructure projects may cost more than $50 million, improve and increase capacity of regionally-significant roadway facilities, and/or extend or add new rail or fixed guideway transit connections. To learn more about qualification for Major Infrastructure projects, please refer to Destination 2050, the MPO’s Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP).
Project Initiation
- Municipal TIP contacts are responsible for communicating with MPO staff about TIP project-related matters. MPO staff created several resources to guide TIP contacts and project proponents.
- To be considered for TIP funding, a project must be approved by MassDOT’s Project Review Committee. Projects must be submitted to MassDOT through the Massachusetts Project Intake Tool (MaPIT). To access MaPIT, project proponents must obtain a login for MassDOT’s GeoDOT Open Data Portal. Projects under consideration for funding through the MPO’s Community Connections and Transit Transformation Programs do not need to be initiated through MassDOT. Please refer to the MassDOT Highway project initiation guide for any initiation questions.
Resources
MPO’s TIP Resources:
MassDOT Project References:
- MassDOT Highway Project Development Tools
- Design Guides and Manuals
- Safe Routes to School Funding Programs
- MassDOT Highway Project Information Database
Federal Guidance:
- FHWA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
- FHWA BIL Fact Sheets
- FTA BIL Web Page
- FTA Transit Funding Grants
Contact
Ethan Lapointe, Senior Transportation Planner and TIP Manager
857.702.3703
elapointe@ctps.org
Adriana Jacobsen, Transportation Planner and Capital Programming Planner
857.702.3663
ajacobsen@ctps.org