Adoption Resolution

A RESOLUTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE JOHNSON CITY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MTPO)

To Approve and Adopt the Fiscal Years 2023 – 2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

WHEREAS, the Johnson City MTPO is responsible for carrying out a comprehensive, cooperative, and continuing transportation planning process throughout portions of Carter, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington Counties; and

WHEREAS, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Public Law 117-58, also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”) requires that each MPO adopt a four-year work program that consists of a program of transportation projects to be advanced during the program period; and

WHEREAS, the TIP is comprised of projects that are derived from the MTPO’s adopted Metropolitan Transportation Plan, which serves as a guide for the development of the TIP; and

WHEREAS, the Johnson City MTPO Executive Board determines the use of various Federal Highway Administration funds, including Surface Transportation Block Grant Program, National Highway Performance Program, Highway Safety Improvement Program, Federal Transit Administration programs, and other federal transportation funds that are made available for Johnson City MTPO area projects, as listed in the TIP; and

WHEREAS, no Johnson City MTPO area highway or transit projects are eligible for Federal funds until they are programmed into the TIP; and

WHEREAS, the Johnson City MTPO has involved the public and interested stakeholders as detailed by the Public Participation Plan, which includes a public review and comment period of no less than fourteen (14) calendar days; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Executive Board of the Johnson City Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization hereby approves and adopts the Johnson City MTPO Fiscal Years 2023 – 2026 TIP.

MTPO Executive Board, Chair Date

MTPO Executive Secretary Date

List of Abbreviations

AC Advanced Construction

ADA Americans with Disabilities Act

ACQ Acquisition of vehicles or equipment

ACNHPP Advance Construction National Highway Performance Program

BFP Bridge Formula Program

BIL Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

BIP Bridge Investment Program

CAP Capital Expenditure

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CMAQ Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program

CONST Construction

CRP Carbon Reduction Program

CRRSAA Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act

E+C Existing plus Committed

ER Emergency Relief Program

IIJA Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

FHWA Federal Highway Administration

FLAP Federal Lands Access Program

FLTP Federal Lands Transportation Program

FTA Federal Transit Administration

FFY Federal Fiscal Year

HIP Highway Infrastructure Program

HSIP Highway Safety Improvement Program

IA Improving Manufacturing Public Roads and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy (IMPROVE) Act

ITS Intelligent Transportation System

JCT Johnson City Transit System

MAINT Maintenance

MAP-21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21^st Century Act

MOA Memorandum of Agreement

MPA Metropolitan Planning Area

MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization

MTP Metropolitan Transportation Plan

MTPO Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization

NEPA National Environment Policy Act

NET Trans Northeast Tennessee Regional Public Transit

NEVI National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program

NHFP National Highway Freight Program

NHPP National Highway Performance Program

NHS National Highway System

OP Operating Expenditure

PE-N Preliminary Engineering (NEPA)

PE-D Preliminary Engineering (Design)

PHSIP Penalty Highway Safety Improvement Program

PM Performance Measures

POP Program of Projects

PPP Public Participation Plan

RCP Reconnecting Communities Program

ROW Right of Way

RTP Recreational Trails Program

SHSP Strategic Highway Safety Plan

SR State Route

SS4A Safe Streets and Roads for All Grants

STBG-L Surface Transportation Block Grant Program – Local Allocation to MPO

STBG-S Surface Transportation Block Grant Program – State

STIP State Transportation Improvement Program

TAP Transportation Alternatives Program

TERM Transit Economic Requirements Model

TDOT Tennessee Department of Transportation

TIP Transportation Improvement Program

TR Training

U.S.C. United States Code

UZA Urbanized Area (redefined as urban area)

YOE Year of Expenditure

1 Introduction

1.1 About the Johnson City MTPO

The Johnson City Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) was established in 1982 when the 1980 Census identified the Johnson City Urbanized Area (urban areas with a population of at least 50,000). Federal law requires the Johnson City MTPO to conduct transportation planning activities within the Johnson City Urbanized Area in a continuous, cooperative, and comprehensive process, as defined in the following federal legislation and regulations:

· Current Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act – Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL);

· Previous Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act – Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act;

· Metropolitan Transportation Planning – Title 23 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 134;

· Formula Grant Program for Metropolitan Planning – Title 49 of the U.S.C., Section 5303;

· Metropolitan Transportation Planning and Programming – Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 450; and

· Metropolitan Transportation Planning and Programming –Title 49 of the CFR, Section 613, Subpart A.

1.2 Metropolitan Planning Area

Under current federal law, at a minimum, any urbanized area (UZA) with a population over 50,000 must be in a Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) for a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The MPA is a boundary around the urbanized area that identifies additional areas that are expected to become urbanized within the next twenty (20) years. Please note, in 2022, the Census Bureau defined areas as either rural or urban in new criteria and did away with the term urbanized area, even though the federal transportation law still refers to it. The Johnson City MTPO MPA consists of the Town of Bluff City, the City of Elizabethton, the City of Johnson City, the Town of Jonesborough, a portion of the Town of Unicoi, and parts of Carter, Sullivan and Washington Counties. The map in Figure 1 on the next page shows the Johnson City MTPO Urbanized Area, as well as the MPA boundaries. The current boundary was adopted by the Johnson City MTPO Executive Board at its meeting on October 9, 2014 and approved by the Governor of the State of Tennessee on December 17, 2014.

Figure 1

1.3 Organizational Structure

The Johnson City MTPO is comprised of an Executive Board, an Executive Staff (technical committee) and administrative staff. The Executive Board is the overall governing body for the Johnson City MTPO and is supported by the Executive Staff and the Johnson City MTPO administrative staff. The administrative staff of the Johnson City MTPO is housed by the City of Johnson City. As required by federal law, the Johnson City MTPO is responsible for coordinating transportation planning activities for all its member jurisdictions. Figure 2 on page 11 shows the Organizational Structure of the Johnson City MTPO.

Figure 2

Johnson City MTPO Organizational Chart

1.4 Purpose of the Document

As part of the metropolitan planning requirements, the Johnson City MTPO develops and regularly updates a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The purpose of the TIP is to identify and program all transportation projects within the Johnson City MPA that are funded by federal programs in Titles 23 (Highways) and 49 (Transportation) of the U.S.C. The TIP is cooperatively developed at least every four (4) years by the Johnson City MTPO administrative staff in conjunction with its member jurisdictions, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and providers of public transportation. The TIP is included by reference in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and adopted by the Johnson City MTPO Executive Board and the Governor of the State of Tennessee. The TIP contains all federally funded and regionally significant locally funded projects, of which no regionally significant locally funded projects are currently planned. The TIP includes proposed federally funded capital and non-capital surface transportation projects or project phases.

Once a draft TIP is completed, it is submitted to TDOT, FHWA, and FTA for comments. Once the comments have been adequately addressed, the TIP follows the process in the Public Participation Plan (as described on page 16) to provide public notice and an opportunity for the public to comment. Once any public comments are addressed, the TIP is recommended for adoption by the Johnson City MTPO Executive Board. Then, the final TIP is forwarded to TDOT to be included by reference in the STIP and approved by FHWA and FTA.

2 Program Development

The projects that can be included in the TIP range from new construction and capital improvements for highway, transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, intercity transportation, to operational and safety improvements. Consideration is also given to operational strategies from the Johnson City MTPO Regional Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Architecture and Deployment Plan, the Johnson City Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plans, TDOT’s Three Year Work Program and 25-Year Long-Range Transportation Policy Plan, the Johnson City Unified Planning Work Program, and the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) for Tennessee.

2.1 Planning Horizon

All projects in the TIP are derived from the Johnson City MTPO 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), which is a plan that is required to cover at least a twenty (20) year timeframe of planning for projects in the future. TIP projects include either the MTP (Long Range Plan #) Project Number or state the project is consistent with the overall objectives with the MTP. The 2045 MTP was adopted on February 22, 2018. A new 2050 MTP is currently in the draft process and will be adopted on or before February 22, 2023. At a minimum, the TIP is required to cover at least a four (4) year horizon. This TIP covers the federal fiscal years (FFYs) period of October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2026. The previous TIP covered the FFYs period of October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023 and was adopted on December 20, 2019. The next TIP will cover the FFYs period of October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2029, and the development cycle will begin in early 2025.

2.2 Project Selection

The Johnson City MTPO considered many factors important to the area during its project selection process, which are the same as the previous TIP. Those factors are shown in Table 1 on the next page. Projects that are submitted by local jurisdictions are scored according to the factors for inclusion in the TIP. More detail on the project selection process is provided in Section 9.4 on page 44. A call for projects was issued on October 27, 2021. The MTPO staff held a TIP workshop on November 16, 2021. Several new highway and ITS projects were submitted by mid-March 2022. Staff consulted with local jurisdictions and TDOT to determine the status of projects in the current TIP. Staff also reviewed available funding and the capacity of the local governments to provide the required match to the federal funds for projects. The final TIP, after state and federal review, will then be formally presented to the Executive Board, which has the responsibility as the governing policy board to adopt the TIP. Projects in the first year of the TIP constitute an agreed to list of projects for inclusion in the TIP.

2.3 Project Phases

The TIP is just one part of a project’s journey through the planning and approval process. Projects in the TIP must first appear in the MTP or consistent with the MTP. One project can have many phases – preliminary engineering, environmental process, design, right-of-way purchase, and finally, construction. It can take many years for one project to complete all phases and be ready for construction, so not all phases may be included in this TIP. In order to add a project phase to the TIP, funding must be identified and be reasonably expected to be available in order to ensure the TIP remains fiscally constrained. Table 2 on page 14 lists the types of project phases found in the TIP and a brief description, along with a Glossary in Appendix D that provides in-depth descriptions.

Table 1

TIP Project Selection Criteria
*Regional Goal*	*Criteria*	*Points*
Safety and Security	Projects located on facilities with known safety issues for all users	30 points
Traffic Congestion Mitigation	Projects located on routes with existing capacity issues	20 points
Sustainable Growth and Livability	Projects that minimize future maintenance needs and do not impact natural or cultural resources, or disadvantage residents	40 points
Regional Access	Projects that provide access to projected population and employment growth in the region	10 points
Maximum of 100 points

2.4 Advanced Construction

Advanced Construction (AC) is a technique which allows a State to initiate a project using non-federal funds while preserving eligibility for future Federal-Aid funds. Eligibility means that FHWA has determined that the project technically qualifies for Federal-Aid; however, no present or future federal funds are committed to the project. After an AC project is authorized, the state may convert the project to regular Federal-Aid funding provided Federal funds are made available for the project.

An AC project must meet the same requirements and be processed in the same manner as a regular Federal-Aid project. All phases of a project must meet federal requirements for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (Uniform Act), etc., when any phase is implemented with Federal-Aid funds.

Table 2

Types of Project Phases
Project Phase	Acronym	Description
Acquisition/Purchase	ACQ	Procuring equipment, software, or vehicles
Capital	CAP	Capital Expenditures, including capitalized preventive maintenance on revenue vehicles
Construction	CONST	Work by the agency or contractor(s) to construct the project, possibly including utility relocation
Maintenance	MAINT	Activities to maintain the transportation/transit system
Operations	OP	Operating the transportation system such as incurring costs related to the day-to-day operations or maintenance of transit vehicle systems, traffic signal systems, or intelligent transportation systems
Preliminary Engineering - NEPA	PE-N	Includes activities from the inception of the project, fulfilling the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and all applicable legislation, regulations, executive orders, and directives, up to the approval of the environmental document
Preliminary Engineering - Design	PE-D	Preliminary engineering design work, in which general project location and design concepts are determined
Right-of-Way	ROW	Work from the distribution of ROW plans up to advertising for bids or commencement of work by the Agency, dealing with real property acquisition, temporary and permanent easements, and utility relocation

2.5 National Goals of the Federal-Aid Highway Program

Title 23 of the U.S.C., Section 150(b) lists a set of seven (7) national transportation goals for the federal-aid highway system:

(1) Safety – To achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads.

(2) Infrastructure condition – To maintain the highway infrastructure asset system in a state of good repair.

(3) Congestion reduction – To achieve a significant reduction in congestion on the National Highway System.

(4) System reliability – To improve the efficiency of the surface transportation system.

(5) Freight movement and economic vitality – To improve the National Highway Freight Network, strengthen the ability of rural communities to access national and international trade markets, and support regional economic development.

(6) Environmental sustainability – To enhance the performance of the transportation system while protecting and enhancing the natural environment.

(7) Reduced project delivery delays – To reduce project costs, promote jobs and the economy, and expedite the movement of people and goods by accelerating project completion through eliminating delays in the project development and delivery process, including reducing regulatory burdens and improving agencies' work practices.

2.6 Federal Planning Factors

In addition to project selection criteria, the Johnson City MTPO also considered the ten (10) planning factors identified Title 23 of the CFR, Section 450.306 (b), which requires MPOs to focus efforts on regional strategies that:

(1) Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency;

(2) Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users;

(3) Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users;

(4) Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and freight;

(5) Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and State and local planned growth and economic development patterns;

(6) Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system across and between modes, for people and freight;

(7) Promote efficient system management and operation;

(8) Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system;

(9) Improve the resiliency and reliability of the transportation system and reduce or mitigate stormwater impacts of surface transportation; and

(10) Enhance travel and tourism.

3 Public Participation

The Johnson City MTPO Public Participation Plan (PPP) provides guidelines for how the public and interested stakeholders will be involved in the development of the TIP. Throughout the development of the MTP and the TIP, the public and interested stakeholders are given an opportunity to comment. The full document is available on the website at https://jcmpo.org/ppp.html.

Throughout the development of the MTP, significant public input was gathered from online surveys and public meetings. In addition to this, the MTP was made available for thirty (30) calendar days for the public to comment. All projects in the TIP must either be in the MTP or consistent with the MTP, thus the public has already been made aware of planned projects and has been provided with the opportunity to comment.

To build on this process, the TIP process includes additional opportunities for the public to be involved. Following the process outlined in the PPP, the final draft TIP is available to the public for review and comment for fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of the public notice in the regional newspaper, the Johnson City Press. The notices and document are made available on the Johnson City MTPO website and posted on social media. All public participation documentation and comments are compiled for inclusion in Appendix A of the TIP document and presented to the Executive Board. If there are significant comments, the Executive Board may choose to postpone the adoption of the TIP until such time these comments can be addressed. If the TIP document changes significantly, the Executive Board may decide to request an additional review period to afford the public the opportunity to comment on the revisions.

3.1 Coordination and Consultation Process

As part of the “Consultation Process” required by Section 450.316 of the CFR, the Johnson City MTPO has established contact with federal and state agencies. Formal coordination with these agencies will help to identify effective mitigation strategies for potential impacts of projects included in the Johnson City MTPO’s MTP and TIP. The Johnson City MTPO public participation processes shall be coordinated with the statewide transportation public involvement process through review and communication wherever possible. The Johnson City MTPO Interagency Consultation List is available as Appendix C in the PPP. A checklist from the PPP for adoption of the TIP is shown as Table 3 below.

Table 3

Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Checklist
Activity	Technique(s)
Draft Document	Available online at www.jcmpo.org and at the Johnson City MTPO office.
Comment Opportunities	Public Meetings and Workshops; Electronic Surveys or Comment Forms; Posts on social media; During standard public meetings, such as Executive Board/Staff meetings; and In person or by mail to the Johnson City MTPO Office
Public Notice & Comment Period	14 Calendar Days, beginning with public notice in a regional newspaper and on the Johnson City MTPO website at www.jcmpo.org, and on social media. http://www.jcmpo.org/
Public Meeting Notice	Published a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior to the public meeting in the Johnson City Press, on the website and on social media.
Amendment Notice	Amendments to the TIP will follow the same public review process and procedures as that of TIP adoption.
Summary of comments received	A public comment summary will be made available to members of the Executive Board prior to the meeting for the TIP adoption/amendment. Written and verbal comments are summarized and incorporated into the final document. If significant changes are made after addressing the comments, additional opportunity for public comment will be provided.
Final, adopted document availability	The final, adopted TIP document will be available on the Johnson City MTPO website and at the administrative office.

3.2 Title VI / Environmental Justice

As with all processes and projects in the Johnson City MTPO, Title VI, Environmental Justice, and the ADA are a priority. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, or national origin. Specifically, Title 42 of the U.S.C., Section 2000d states, “No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Environmental Justice, Executive Order 12898 of 1994 states, “Each Federal agency shall make achieving environmental justice part of its mission by identifying and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of its programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income populations.” In addition to the Executive Order, the US DOT issued Order 5610.2(a), which provides directive about how Environmental Justice communities are to be addressed in the planning process.

All projects using federal highway trust funds for the Johnson City MTPO comply with Title VI and Environmental Justice. The Johnson City MTPO has procedures for addressing Title VI complaints by making available a complaint form and an instruction document, in both English and Spanish languages, on our website at https://jcmpo.org/titlevi.html. Staff has also published a Title VI notice in the Johnson City Press in January 2022, in both English and Spanish languages. The TIP document can also be translated into another language, upon request.

3.3 ADA and Transition Plans

As part of FHWA’s regulatory responsibility under Title II of the ADA of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the FHWA ensures that recipients of Federal aid and State and local entities that are responsible for roadways and pedestrian facilities do not discriminate on the basis of disability in any highway transportation program activity, service, or benefit they provide to the general public; and to ensure that people with disabilities have equitable opportunities to use the public rights-of-way system.

Table 4 below describes the status of the ADA Transition Plans that are required for cities and counties with 50 or more employees.

Table 4

Status of ADA Transition Plans
Jurisdiction with 50 or more employees	*ADA Coordinator Identified*	*ADA Grievance Procedures Developed & Published*	*Self-Evaluation Completed*	*ADA Transition Plan* *Completed*
City of Elizabethton, TN	✔	✔	✔	*Fall 2022*
City of Johnson City, TN	✔	✔	✔	✔
Town of Jonesborough, TN	✔	✔	✔	✔
Carter County, TN	✔	✔	✔	✔
Sullivan County, TN	✔	✔	✔	✔
Washington County, TN	✔	✔	✔	✔

3.4 Public Transportation Program of Projects

Local public transportation providers rely on their coordination with the Johnson City MTPO public participation process outlined in the PPP to ensure public awareness and outreach of the agencies’ Program of Projects (POP). Johnson City MTPO’s public involvement activities, public notices, and public comment periods on the TIP will satisfy the POP requirement of the Urbanized Area Formula Program (Section 5307) administered by FTA.

Public notices of the TIP will state: “Public involvement activities and time established for public review and comment on the TIP will satisfy the Program of Projects requirement for the Federal Transit Administration Urbanized Area Formula Program.”

3.5 Annual Listing of Obligated Projects

At the end of each federal fiscal year, an annual listing of obligated projects, including investments in pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities, for which federal funds have been obligated in the preceding year, will be published or otherwise made available by the cooperative effort of the state, transit operator and metropolitan planning organization for public review. The listing will be consistent with the categories identified in the TIP. The listing includes both highway (FHWA) and transit (FTA) projects. Notice will be given through the website, under the “Projects & Info” tab, and on social media. The listing will be distributed and discussed at the Executive Board/Staff meetings, along with the listing emailed to the distribution list.

4 Financial Plan

4.1 Fiscal Constraint

The TIP is required to include a financial plan that demonstrates how the program of projects can be implemented. This includes identifying eligible federal, state, and local funding sources. Member jurisdictions of the Johnson City MTPO, TDOT and other agencies that reside in the Johnson City MTPO MPA boundary have submitted projects and indicated they have the financial resources to provide the necessary local matching funds to complete their projects. If funding revenues change, either in the positive or negative level, the TIP will be adjusted or amended when necessary.

Detailed financial breakdowns are included in the Summary Tables in Section G of this document. The total amount of money available in each funding category is shown, as well as the total amount of programmed expenditures and remaining funds by funding source by year. The tables show that programmed expenditures are within the balance of expected fund allocations in accordance with the requirements of the IIJA (BIL). Therefore, the TIP is “fiscally constrained.”

4.2 Revenue Sources

The annual allocation of Surface Transportation Block Grant Program – Local Allocation to MPO funds (STBG-L) for the Johnson City Urbanized Area is estimated at $1,820,268 for each fiscal year. The Tennessee Department of Transportation provided this estimate to the Johnson City MTPO. STBG funds are federal funds that come from the Highway Trust Fund through fuel taxes and authorized with the transportation reauthorization Act. In recent years, due to shortfalls, the Highway Trust Fund has been supplemented with general budget appropriations. The current act, the IIJA (BIL), expires on September 30, 2026. STBG-L funds are allocated by TDOT to the small MPOs and is the primary funding source for non-transit transportation projects funded by the Johnson City MTPO. Local matching funds for projects are provided by jurisdictions through their own revenue sources, primarily through property and sales taxes. In developing the TIP, the Johnson City MTPO used the annual allocation to program projects, covering multiple years in the TIP, to ensure they do not exceed projections; however, the annual allocation can vary from year to year, depending upon revenue from the highway trust fund, changes to the gas tax, congressional rescissions, new transportation authorization legislation or other external influences. If this occurs, the Johnson City MTPO will adjust the TIP accordingly.

The Johnson City MTPO works closely with public transportation providers in forecasting transit revenue to include in the TIP, taking into consideration historic funding from the Governor’s allocation of Section 5307 funds and discretionary grant funding in other programs, such as Section 5310 and 5339.

4.3 Cost Estimation

Each project listed in this TIP has a cost estimate assigned to it. These cost estimates were derived through consultation with local jurisdictions, consultants, the Johnson City MTPO staff, public transportation providers, and TDOT, as was done in developing the MTP. The Johnson City MTPO staff also uses a conceptual planning cost estimation tool provided by TDOT. The Johnson City MTPO used Year of Expenditure (YOE) to calculate future costs. Johnson City MTPO funding requirements are compiled from available data for future expected capital, operating, and maintenance expenditures for highways, transit, and bike/pedestrian transportation modes, as well as from historical expenditures, which have been projected with a 5% inflation rate. This rate was determined in consultation with TDOT Programming Division. The TIP is required to be fiscally constrained.

4.4 Ongoing Maintenance and Operations Cost

The Johnson City MTPO and its member jurisdictions must assure the maintenance and efficient operation of existing transportation infrastructure. Maintenance activities are those that occur primarily in reaction to situations that have an immediate or imminent adverse impact on the safety or availability of transportation facilities, such as pavement resurfacing and markings, street lighting, sidewalk repair, sinkhole repair, bridge repair, guardrail and sign replacement, and traffic signal maintenance. Operations may include more routine items such as painting and right-of-way maintenance. While these annual activities are not funded through or scheduled in the TIP, they are included in Table 5 on the next page to demonstrate that jurisdictions and agencies have the resources to operate and maintain the new or improved facilities, equipment, and services programmed in the TIP. These numbers are based on uncertain economic growth. Actual numbers may change. For future years, a conservative estimate of a one (1) percent increase in the budget was used and is shown in the Financial Summary of Highway Funds on page 81. In the event Federal transportation funds were made available for maintenance and operations projects, it would be identified in the TIP.

Table 5

Highway Maintenance and Operations Budgets – FFY 2023
Jurisdiction	Estimated Annual Revenues	Estimated Annual Costs
Town of Bluff City, TN	$291,567	$291,567
City of Elizabethton, TN	$2,380,660	$2,380,660
City of Johnson City, TN	$16,360,818	$16,360,818
Town of Jonesborough, TN	$898,837	$898,837
Town of Unicoi, TN	$140,967	$140,967
Town of Watauga, TN	$12,334	$12,334
Carter County, TN*	$2,038,314	$2,038,314
Sullivan County, TN*	$246,783	$246,783
Unicoi County, TN*	$24,671	$24,671
Washington County, TN*	$18,758,377	$18,758,377
TDOT	$2,567,758	$2,567,758
Total Annual Budget	$43,721,086	$43,721,086

*These figures include county-wide costs; the Washington County Highway Department operates its own asphalt plant for the county.

For public transportation providers, funds are spent on daily operations activities and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, which are principal components in sustaining a safe and efficient public transportation infrastructure. Table 6 on the next page provides estimated annual operations and maintenance costs for the public transportation providers.

Table 6

Public Transportation Maintenance and Operations Budgets
Revenue Source	Estimated Annual Revenues	Estimated Annual Costs
Operating Assistance - FTA 5307 (Federal & Non-Federal Match)	$4,033,395	$4,033,395
Operating Assistance - Other FTA Programs (FTA 5310, Discretionary, etc.) (Federal & Non-Federal Match)	$375,000	$375,000
TDOT State Operating Assistance Program (UROP) (State & Local Match)	$728,700	$728,700
TDOT Critical Trips (CRIT) Program (State & Local Match)	$88,074	$88,074
Total Annual Budget	$5,225,169	$5,225,169

4.5 Funding Programs

Over the years, new transportation authorizations have eliminated, consolidated, or created transportation funding programs. The newest transportation authorization, the IIJA (BIL), is a five-year authorization enacted on November 15, 2021. The previous bill, the FAST Act, expired September 30, 2020 and was extended several times until December 2021. Table 7 on the next page summarizes the major funding categories available for transportation projects in the TIP, including a brief description of the types of eligible activities, along with the funding ratio. Please note that although funding sources discussed in Table 7 may not be in the current TIP, this information is provided to educate stakeholders on the funding that is available and the changes that occurred when the IIJA (BIL) was signed into law. Many stakeholders may be unaware of these changes and still expect a specific program to be available when it was actually changed, eliminated, or consolidated into another program. Also, the funding ratio may be different for specific safety improvement projects (listed in 23 U.S.C. 120(c)(1)), with up to 100% funded by Federal dollars. The tables are broken out by Federal Highway Administration programs, Federal Transit Administration programs, and discretionary (competitive) grant programs available from each entity. Please note that there are other funding programs available in the IIJA (BIL) for transportation projects and activities; however, these programs were not reasonably expected to fund any of the projects in this TIP.

Table 7

Federal Transportation Funding Programs

IIJA (BIL)

Federal Programs

FAST Act

Federal Programs

Description

Funding Ratio

Federal Highway Administration - Formula Programs

Bridge Formula Program (BFP)

New Program for the IIJA (BIL)

Did not exist

Provides formula funds replace, rehabilitate, preserve, protect, and construct highway bridges.

80% Federal,

20% Non-

Federal

Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)

New Program for the IIJA (BIL)

Did not exist

Provides formula funds for projects designed to reduce transportation emissions, defined as carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from on-road highway sources. Requires State, in consultation with MPOs, to develop (and update at least every 4 years) a carbon reduction strategy and submit it to DOT for approval. DOT must certify that a State’s strategy meets the statutory requirements.

80%-100% Federal,

0%-20% Non-

Federal

Emergency Relief Program (ER)

Program is largely the same as it was under FAST Act, except wildfires was added to the list of natural disasters.

Emergency Relief Program (ER)

Provides funding for emergency repairs and permanent repairs on Federal-aid highways and roads, and roads on Federal Lands.

80%-100% Federal,

0%-20% Non-

Federal

Federal Lands Transportation Programs (FLTP) (FLAP)

Program is largely the same as it was under FAST Act; however, FLAP projects are now 100% federal.

· Federal Lands Transportation Program (FLTP)

· Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP)

Provides funding for roads providing access to and within Federal and Indian lands. Eligible applicants include only state, county, tribal, or city government agencies that own or maintain the transportation facility.

80%-100% Federal,

0%-20% Non-

Federal

FLAP is 100% Federal

Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP)

Program was updated by the IIJA (BIL) to include new formula and discretionary programs.

Bridge Formula Program (BFP)

Provides formula funds to replace, rehabilitate, preserve, protect, and construct highway bridges.

80%-90% Federal,

0%-10% Non-

Federal

CRRSAA was a one-time special appropriation by Congress.

Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA)

Provides funding for activities eligible under section 133(b) of title 23, U.S.C. (Section III.A. of the Highway Infrastructure Programs - Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (HIP-CRRSAA) Implementation Guidance).

100% Federal

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI)

New Program for the IIJA (BIL)

Did not exist

Strategically deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection, access, and reliability.

80% Federal,

20% Non-

Federal

National Highway Freight Program (NHFP)

Program is largely the same as it was under FAST Act.

National Highway Freight Program (NHFP)

Provides funding for projects to improve the efficient movement of freight on the National Highway Freight Network (NHFN) and support several goals. Projects must be included in a national and state strategic plan for improvements to highway freight transportation.

80-90% Federal,

10-20% Non-

Federal

National Highway Performance Program (NHPP)

Program is largely the same as it was under FAST Act, but adds a new goal for resiliency.

National Highway Performance Program (NHPP)

Provides funding to provide support for the condition and performance of the National Highway System (NHS); to provide support for the construction of new facilities on the NHS; to ensure that investments of Federal-aid funds in highway construction are directed to support progress toward the achievement of performance targets established in a State's asset management plan for the NHS; and to provide support for activities to increase the resiliency of the NHS to mitigate the cost of damages from sea level rise, extreme weather events, flooding, wildfires, or other natural disasters.

80-90% Federal,

10-20% Non-

Federal

Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) – Formula to States

New program for the IIJA (BIL)

Did not exist

Provides funding for evacuation routes, coastal resilience, making existing infrastructure more resilient, or efforts to move infrastructure to nearby locations not continuously impacted by extreme weather and natural disasters. Higher Federal share if the State develops a resilience improvement plan and incorporates it into its long-range transportation plan.

Planning Grants 100% Federal;

Resiliency Grants 80% Federal, 20% Non-Federal

Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG-L) (STBG-S)

Program is largely the same as it was under FAST Act, but with added suballocation categories and eligible activities.

Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) - State

Provides funding for roads functionally classified as rural major collector and above. Funds may be utilized on projects in Rural Areas, Urban Clusters & Urbanized Areas. Other activities include Transportation Alternatives, Safety, and Rail-Highway Crossings.

80-90% Federal,

10-20% Non-

Federal

Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG-L) – Local Allocation to MPO

Provides funding to urban areas of 50,000 to 200,000 in population for improvements on routes functionally classified urban collectors or higher. The State is to establish a process to consult with relevant metropolitan planning organizations and describe how funds will be allocated equitably.

80-90% Federal,

10-20% Non-

Federal

Transportation Alternatives (TAP)

This program is a set-aside in the STBG for activities such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities, recreational trails, safe routes to school projects, historic preservation, environmental mitigation, etc.

80-90% Federal,

10-20% Non-

Federal

Recreational Trails Program (RTP)

Provides funding for the creation, rehabilitation and maintenance of multi-use recreational trails. However, governor can opt-out to the set-aside from TA funds for this program.

80% Federal,

20% Non-

Federal

Federal Transportation Funding Programs
IIJA (BIL) Federal Programs	FAST Act Federal Programs	Description	Funding Ratio
Federal Transit Administration Programs
Urbanized Area Formula Grant (Section 5307)
Program is largely the same as it was under FAST Act.	FTA-5307	Section 5307 is a formula grant program for urbanized areas providing capital, operating, and planning assistance for mass transportation. Other eligible activities include job access and reverse commute projects. Operators must maintain equipment & facilities according to the Transit Asset Management Plan.	Capital – 80% Federal, 20% Non- Federal Operating – 50% Federal, 50% Non-Federal
Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310)
Program is largely the same as it was under FACT Act.	Federal Transit Administration Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities (FTA-5310)	Section 5310 is a formula grant program for urbanized areas that provides funding for operating and capital expenses of state/local governments, non-profit groups, and operators of public transportation providing service to elderly persons or persons with disabilities.	Capital – 80% Federal, 20% Non- Federal Operating – 50% Federal, 50% Non-Federal
Formula Grant for Rural Areas (Section 5311)
Program is largely the same as it was under FAST Act.	Federal Transit Administration Formula Grant for Rural Areas (FTA-5311)	Section 5311 is a formula grant program provided to states to support public transportation in rural areas of less than 50,000 in population. Funding is available for capital, planning, and operating assistance.	Capital – 80% Federal, 20% Non- Federal Operating – 50% Federal, 50% Non-Federal
Bus and Bus Facilities (Section 5339)
Program is largely the same as it was under FAST Act.	Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facilities (FTA-5339)	Section 5339 is a formula grant program that provides funding to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus-related facilities including technological changes or innovations to modify low- or no-emission vehicles or facilities.	80% Federal, 20% Non- Federal

Federal Discretionary (Competitive) Grant Programs
IIJA (BIL) Federal Programs	FAST Act Federal Programs	Description	Funding Ratio
Federal Highway Administration Programs
Bridge Investment Program (BIP)
New Program for the IIJA (BIL)	Did not exist	Project to replace, rehabilitate, preserve or protect one or more bridges on the National Bridge Inventory or to replace or rehabilitate culverts to improve flood control and improve habitat connectivity for aquatic species.	80% Federal, 20% Non- Federal
Charging and Refueling Infrastructure Program
New Program for the IIJA (BIL)	Did not exist	Provides competitive grant funding to support installation of facilities along the alternative fuel corridor established under federal law, except for projects under the Community grants program where facilities can be located on any public road or in other publicly accessible locations.	80% Federal, 20% Non- Federal
Healthy Streets Program
New Program for the IIJA (BIL)	Did not exist	Provides competitive grant funding for the deployment of cool pavements and porous pavements and to expand tree cover and mitigate urban heat islands, to improve air quality, and other climate projects.	80%-100% Federal, 0%-20% Non- Federal
Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grants
Program is largely the same as it was under FAST Act.	INFRA Grants	Establishes the Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects (NSFHP) program, which provides competitive grants or credit assistance to nationally and regionally significant multimodal freight and highway projects that align with the program goals.	60% INFRA, 20% other Federal, 20-40% non-federal
Local and Regional Project Assistance Program (formerly RAISE/BUILD/TIGER Grant)
New Program for the IIJA (BIL)	Did not exist (however, it codifies the RAISE grants from previous appropriations acts)	Projects with a significant local or regional impact that improve transportation infrastructure.	80% Federal, 20% Non- Federal
National Infrastructure Project Assistance Program (“Mega-projects”)
New Program for the IIJA (BIL)	Did not exist	Provide funding through single-year or multiyear grant agreements for eligible surface transportation projects that cost $100 million or more.
Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) – Discretionary Grants
New program for the IIJA (BIL)	Did not exist	Provides funding for evacuation routes, coastal resilience, making existing infrastructure more resilient, or efforts to move infrastructure to nearby locations not continuously impacted by extreme weather and natural disasters. Higher Federal share if the eligible entity develops a resilience improvement plan (or is in a State or area served by MPO that does) and the State or MPO incorporates it into its long-range transportation plan.	Planning Grants 100% Federal; Resiliency Grants 80% Federal, 20% Non-Federal
Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program (RCP)
New Program for the IIJA (BIL)	Did not exist	Restore community connectivity by removing, retrofitting, or mitigating highways or other transportation facilities that create barriers to community connectivity, including to mobility, access, or economic development.	50-80% Federal, 20-50% Non-Federal
Safe Streets and Roads for All Grants (SS4A)
New Program for the IIJA (BIL)	Did not exist	Competitive program to support local initiatives to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets, commonly referred to as ‘‘Vision Zero’’ or ‘‘Toward Zero Deaths’’ initiatives.	80% Federal, 20% Non- Federal
Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant Program
New Program for the IIJA (BIL)	Did not exist	Programmed competition that will deliver competitive grants to states, local governments, and tribes for projects that improve transportation safety and efficiency.	80% Federal, 20% Non- Federal
Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program
New Program for the IIJA (BIL)	Did not exist	Provides funding for projects that seek to achieve a reduction in the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions; and improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species.	80% Federal, 20% Non- Federal

Federal Discretionary (Competitive) Grant Programs
IIJA (BIL) Federal Programs	FAST Act Federal Programs	Description	Funding Ratio
Federal Transit Administration Programs
Bus and Bus Facilities Discretionary Program (Section 5339)
Program is largely the same as it was under FAST Act.	Bus and Bus Facilities (Section 5339)	Provides funding to states and transit agencies through a statutory formula to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus-related facilities.	80% Federal, 20% Non- Federal 85% Federal for ADA vehicles
Low or No Emissions Bus Discretionary Program (Section 5339)
Program is largely the same as it was under FAST Act.	Low or No Emission Bus (Section 5339)	Provides funding to states and transit agencies through a statutory formula to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus-related facilities.	80% Federal, 20% Non- Federal 85% Federal for ADA vehicles

TIP Amendment and Modification Procedures

The TIP may be modified at any time through two processes. One is the amendment process and the other is the administrative modification process. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Johnson City MTPO and TDOT has been agreed upon which outlines these processes and requirements. Extracts from this MOA are outlined in the sections below. A complete copy of the MOA is provided in Appendix B of this document.

4.6 Project Thresholds

The MOA between the Johnson City MTPO and TDOT identifies the project cost change thresholds that require either an amendment or an administrative modification. Table 8 below shows the project cost change thresholds, a sliding scale of the total programmed funds of all phases of a project that is shown within the approved TIP and how much of a percentage of that change triggers the amendment process or the administrative modification process. This applies to FTA projects as well as FHWA projects. For example, if the total programmed funds are $1 million, and additional funds of $500,000 are being added, the percent cost change is 50 percent, which would require the administrative modification process. If the total project cost is $ 1 million, and additional funds of $800,000 are being added, the percent cost change is 80 percent, which would require the amendment process.

Table 8

Project Cost Change Thresholds
Total programmed funding within the approved STIP/TIP	Amendment	Administrative Modification
Up to $2 million	≥ 75%	< 75%
$2 million to $15 million	≥ 50%	< 50%
$15 million to $75 million	≥ 40%	< 40%
$75 million and above	≥ 30%	< 30%

4.7 Amendments

An amendment is a revision to the STIP/TIP that involves major changes to a project or the overall program and must meet the requirements of 23 CFR §450.216 and §450.326 regarding public review and comment, re-demonstration of fiscal constraint, and transportation conformity. An amendment requires TDOT and FHWA/FTA approval. An amendment is required when changes to the STIP/TIP include:

· A major change in the total project cost (excluding groupings) (see discussion on project cost change thresholds above); or

· Adding a new project or deleting a project from the STIP/TIP; or

· A major change of project scope; examples include, but are not limited to, changing the number of through-lanes, adding/deleting non-motorized facilities, changing mode (e.g., rolling stock or facility type for transit), changing capital category (i.e., transit funding), or changing termini; or

· Any change requiring a new regional air quality conformity finding (including a grouping); or

· Moving funds between an MPO TIP and STIP unless a written agreement exists between the MPO and TDOT that such an action may be a processed as an administrative modification; or

· Moving funds between an MPO’s TIP and another MPO’s TIP unless a written agreement exists between each MPO and TDOT that such an action may be processed as an administrative modification.

4.8 Administrative Modifications

An administrative modification is a minor change from the approved STIP/TIP. Administrative modifications must be consistent with 23 CFR Part 450, but they do not require public review and comment, or a conformity determination in non-attainment or maintenance areas. STIP/TIP administrative modifications are defined as follows:

· A minor change in the total project cost (see project cost change thresholds);

· A minor change in project description that does not change the air quality conformity finding in maintenance and/or non-attainment areas; or

· A minor change in project description/termini that is for clarification and does not change the project scope such as a length change for reasonable transition purposes; or

· Shifting funds between projects within the STIP/TIP (i.e., funding sources and projects already identified in the STIP/TIP) if the change does not result in a cost increase greater than the amendment threshold (see project cost change thresholds listed above) for the total project cost of all phases shown within the approved STIP/TIP; or

· Adding an amount of funds already identified in the STIP/TIP for the current or previous year(s) if:

o The funds are currently identified in the STIP/TIP either in an existing project or as available funds; and

o The change does not result in a cost increase greater than the amendment threshold (project cost change thresholds listed above) for the total project cost of all phases shown within the approved STIP/TIP; or

· Moving project phases or funding from year to year within an approved STIP/TIP, except those that cross air quality horizon years; or

· Adding any phase (if total project cost includes all phases), such as environmental or location study, preliminary engineering, right-of-way, or construction to a project in the STIP/TIP so long as such a change does not result in a cost increase greater than the amendment threshold (see project cost change thresholds) for the total project cost of all phases shown within the approved/amended STIP/TIP; or

· Changes required to follow FHWA or FTA instructions as to the withdrawal of funds or re-establishment of funds withdrawn at the request of FHWA or FTA; or

· Moving funds between similarly labeled groupings, regardless of percent of change; or

· Adjustments in revenue to match actual revenue receipts; or

· Adding a project with 100% state or non-federal funding for all phases that does not change the air quality conformity finding in maintenance and/or non-attainment areas.

5 Status of Projects in FYs 2020-2023 TIP

On November 16, 2021, the Johnson City MTPO held a TIP workshop for the Executive Staff to disucss the status of the MTPO’s STBG balance and the need for new projects to program into the TIP. It was also announced at the Executive Board meeting on December 8, 2021, that a new TIP would be developed and issued a call for projects. An email was also sent to all members and the public about a call for projects in November 2021. With these notifications, it was found there was a back log of projects that would be required to be carried over into the new TIP. Staff met individually with each jurisdiction to review current projects and their status, available funding, and capacity for matching local funds for projects. Tables 9 and 10 on the next few pages provide a summary of the status update of the projects. Please note that reoccurring groupings, listed below, are on-going projects with no particular status:

· Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Grouping (2090565, STBG-State funds) (this grouping has a new name in this TIP called Surface Transportation System Preservation and Operation Urban Grouping);

· National Highway Performance Program Grouping (2090560, NHPP funds) (this grouping has a new name in this TIP called National Highway System Preservation and Operation Urban Grouping);

· Highway Safety Improvement Program Grouping (2090595, HSIP/PHSIP funds) (this grouping has a new name in this TIP called Safety – Urban Grouping); and

· Transportation Alternatives Program Grouping (2020-09, TAP funds).

Table 9

Status of Projects in FYs 2020-2023 TIP

TIP No.

TDOT PIN

Project Name

(Location)

Description

Status

2014-01

125528.00

Elk Avenue Bridge Repair

(Elizabethton)

Repair and rehab the bridge due to deterioration

Complete

2017-01

127849.00

SR 67/91/US 321 at SR 37/US 19E Traffic Signal Upgrade

(Elizabethton)

Upgrade and install traffic signal at intersection of SR-37 (US-19E), Intersection at SR-67 (SR-91/US-321/ Broad Street) to improve safety and congestion, such as mast arms, emergency pre-emption devices, advanced traffic controls, etc.

Under Construction

2017-02

127426.00

SR 34 at Industrial Park Rd Traffic Signal Upgrade

(Bluff City)

Upgrade and install traffic signal at intersection of SR-34 (US-11E/19W) and Industrial Park Road to improve safety and congestion, such as mast arms, emergency pre-emption devices, advanced traffic controls, etc.

Complete

2017-16

130739.00

Traffic Signal for SR 34 (US 11E/E Jackson Blvd) & Tiger Way

(Jonesborough)

Installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of State Route 34 (US 11E/East Jackson Blvd) and Tiger Way to improve safety and congestion, such as mast arms, emergency pre-emption devices, advanced traffic controls, etc.

PE underway

2017-21

128783.00

Elizabethton ADA Transition Plan

(Elizabethton)

The City of Elizabethton will complete an ADA Transition Plan that will improve accessibility to those with disabilities to comply with ADA requirements.

Fall 2022

2022-01

N/A

Downtown Johnson City Crosswalk Safety Project

(Johnson City)

Improve safety by upgrading lighting at downtown Johnson City crosswalks and correcting Americans with Disabilities Act issues, including meeting Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines at crosswalks.

Awaiting TDOT Contract

2022-02

N/A

Johnson City Traffic Signal Grouping

(Johnson City)

Installation of traffic signals at various intersections in Johnson City to improve safety and congestion, such as mast arms, emergency pre-emption devices, advanced traffic controls, etc.

Awaiting TDOT Contract

2010010

043975.01

State Route (SR) 91 Extension

(Elizabethton)

Resurface and restripe existing 5-lane, reconstruct 4-lane to 5-lane, add curb and gutter section, add sidewalk section, reconfigure intersection of North Roan St and East Elk Ave

Under Construction

2090015

124790.00

SR-XXX (Knob Creek Rd)

(Johnson City)

Reconstruct 2 lane roadway addressing geometric issues

PE scheduled for 2023

2017-14

125177.00

Traffic Signal for State of Franklin Rd and Harris Dr

(Johnson City)

Installation of traffic signal at the intersection of SR381 (State of Franklin Rd) and Harris Drive to improve safety and congestion, such as mast arms, emergency pre-emption devices, advanced traffic controls, etc.

Complete

2090110

112457.00

I-26 Exit 24

(Johnson City)

Grading, drainage, base and paving of an auxiliary lane on eastbound I-26, construct an auxiliary lane on

SR-67 northbound, improvements to I-26 westbound off-ramp at SR-67, build retaining walls on I-26 and

SR-67, modify the signal at the northbound SR-67 intersection with the westbound I-26 off-ramp, install

lighting along eastbound I-26, pavement markings, seeding, traffic control devices, EPSC devices, etc.

Project Closed Out

Table 10

Status of FTA Transit Projects

TIP No.	Project Name (Agency)	Description	Status
2020-01	JCT Transit Operating (Johnson City Transit)	Daily operating of fixed route and demand response service (including employees' wages, fuel and oil, insurance, radio communications, operating supplies, and utilities) and capitalized ADA complementary paratransit service.	On-Going
2020-02	JCT Capital – Sec. 5307 (Johnson City Transit)	Capitalized Preventive Maintenance (labor, parts, and periodic routine services) and other capital, including support equipment, associated capital, passenger waiting shelters and bus stop signs)	On-Going
2020-03	JCT Capital – Sec. 5307 & 5339 (Johnson City Transit)	Acquisition of paratransit vehicles, buses, and/or technology	9 buses delivered; 4 paratransit vehicles acquired, with 3 more ordered; Heavy duty lift replaced in garage; Purchased paratransit routing software
2020-04	New Freedom (Johnson City Transit)	Funds operating assistance, capital purchases and program administration of the New Freedom route service.	On-Going with redistributed residual funding
2020-05	Job Access (Johnson City Transit)	Funds operating assistance, capital purchases and program administration of the Job Access Program services.	On-Going with redistributed residual funding
2020-06	JCT Capital – Sec. 5310 (Johnson City Transit)	Funds capital purchases and program administration of Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (formerly New Freedom) route service.	On-Going
2020-07	NET Trans Operating Expenses (NET Trans)	Daily operating of demand response transportation services in the urbanized area outside of the corporate City limits including but not limited to: Bluff City, Elizabethton, Unicoi, Telford, Jonesborough. Service will also provide regional connectivity between UZAs. Daily operating of demand response service (including employees' wages, fuel, insurance, radio communications, operating supplies and utilities).	On-Going
2020-08	Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (Grouping)	Section 5310 transit formula funding awarded by TDOT to area agencies for capital vehicle purchases from statewide contract	2 vehicles acquired
2020-10	NET Trans Capital Project (NET Trans)	Section 5339 funds that will be used to purchase vehicles for use within the Johnson City Urbanized Area	In process of ordering

6 Projects to Carryover from FYs 2020-2023 TIP to FYs 2023-2026 TIP

After the status of a project was assessed, the determination was made whether to carryover the project to the new TIP. The Executive Staff (technical committee) considered a project’s current status, available funding, and capacity for matching local funds for projects before making the decision to rank the projects and carry them over to the FYs 2023-2026 TIP. Table 11 below lists the carryover projects.

Table 11

Projects to Carryover

TIP No. TDOT PIN	Project Name (Location)	Description
2017-16 130739.00	Traffic Signal for SR 34 (US 11E/E Jackson Blvd.) & Tiger Way	Installation of a new traffic signal to improve safety and congestion including such items as mast arms, emergency pre-emption devices and advanced traffic controls, etc.
2022-01	Downtown Johnson City Crosswalk Safety Grouping	Improve safety by upgrading lighting at downtown Johnson City crosswalks and correcting American with Disability access issues, including meeting PROWAG.
2022-02	Johnson City Traffic Signal Grouping	Installation of traffic signals at various intersections in Johnson City to improve safety and congestion such as mast arms, emergency pre-emption devices, CCTV, advanced signal controls, etc.
2090015 124790.00	SR-XXX (Knob Creek Rd.)	Reconstruct 2 lane roadway addressing geometric issues

7 Illustrative Projects

Table 12 on the next page provides a listing of illustrative projects, some of which are un-funded transportation improvement projects within the Johnson City MPA area. These projects are not financially affordable, given the current assumptions on availability of future transportation funds over the four-year TIP period. As funding becomes available, these projects will need to be amended into the financially constrained portion of the FY 2023-2026 TIP in order to be funded.

The first project is the Knob Creek Road project, from Mizpah Hills Drive to Marketplace Blvd. Johnson City is currently finishing up the PE and ROW phases of this project before they will hand it off to TDOT staff to manage construction. Once that happens and TDOT programs the funding for construction, this project will be amended into the TIP.

The second project is the Jonesborough Parkway project. The MTPO staff submitted a request to TDOT in 2018 for a needs assessment planning study on this proposed new corridor in Jonesborough. This project has been included in the last three long-range metropolitan transportation plans. As of now, this project has not been advanced for a study. It remains a high priority to address increased traffic congestion for the Jonesborough area on US 11E / State Route 34 and provide better access to I-26 and north Johnson City.

Project Name	From	To	Length Miles	Type of Improvement	Project Description	Phase	Estimated Cost
Knob Creek Rd Extension	West of Mizpah Hills Dr	Market Place Blvd	0.939	Reconstruction	Construct a new 5-lane road with overpass crossing CSX RR	CONST	$31,201,810
Jonesborough Parkway	SR-354 (Boones Creek Rd)	SR-34/US 11E at Persimmon Ridge Rd	2.7	New Road	Construct a new 3-lane roadway	All Phases	Estimate Needed