Dorinda Borer

This document outlines the South Central Regional Council of Governments' Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2025-2028. It identifies all federally funded transportation projects planned for this four-year cycle, encompassing highway, transit, travel demand management, and non-motorized facilities and services. The program is developed in coordination with the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and adheres to federal requirements for environmental justice, public involvement, financial constraint, and performance-based planning. Key focus areas include improving highway safety, maintaining pavement and bridge conditions, enhancing system reliability and freight movement, and addressing air quality and transit asset management through established performance measures and targets.

The Executive Committee meeting agenda included several motions for authorization, such as entering into agreements for a Regional Parcel Viewer and On-Call Municipal Zoning & Implementation Support. Other resolutions recommended authorizing the Executive Director to execute documents for moving the SCRCOG Section 401(a) Money Purchase Plan and Section 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan from Principal. A key item involved recommending endorsement for the CRCOG's Regional Performance Incentive Program (RPIP) Application Grant for a Shared Finance Officer for Woodbridge and Marlborough. Discussion items covered goals, evaluations, salaries, and legislative matters.

The meeting agenda covered both MPO Business and COG Business. MPO Business included amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025--Fiscal Year 2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), involving scope and schedule adjustments for several projects in Hamden, Milford, and New Haven, including bridge replacements and drainage improvements. Also addressed were a resolution to authorize an agreement for a Regional GIS Parcel Viewer, approval of the Annual SCRCOG Self-Certification, and reports from Transportation Staff, Greater New Haven Transit District, and CT Rides. COG Business focused on policy and administrative actions, such as the adoption of the 2026 Affirmative Action Policy Statement, resolutions authorizing agreements for municipal zoning support and plan management (401(a) and 457(b) plans), and endorsing a grant application for a Shared Finance Officer between Woodbridge and Marlborough. Key reports included updates on the Regional Planning Staff efforts, the Regional Planning Commission Action Table, REX Development, legislative updates, and a discussion item regarding proposed FY 2026-27 RSG Projects. Financial matters included the Treasurer's Report for the month ending January 31, 2026.

The meeting agenda included action items for the approval of the January 14, 2026, Meeting Minutes and a review/discussion of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Key action items involved recommending adoption of Resolution for the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 15, and discussion/potential action regarding the Locally Administered Off-System Bridge Program (LOTCIP), specifically the addition of Hamden Complete Streets costing an estimated $5.8 million. Informational items included general business and municipal updates.

The agenda for the meeting included several key business items for both the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Council of Governments (COG). MPO business involved the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and authorizing agreements for UPWP Consultant Services. COG business included the election of Calendar Year 2026 Officers and Committees, adoption of a resolution to appoint bank signatories, approval of amendments to the Regional Services Grant (RSG) Spending Plan and the FY 2025-26 Budget, authorization for a consultant agreement for the Regional Planning & Natural Resources Dashboard, and adoption of the 2026 SCRCOG Legislative Agenda. There was also a presentation on GIS Mandates Public Act 25-33 & Public Act 25-1.