Marco A. García Gallina

This document outlines the planning activities for the Puerto Rico Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the San Juan, Aguadilla, and Urbanized Areas Under 200,000 Population. It presents a program of work covering federal-funded planning activities across five key work elements: Program Administration and Planning Support Activities, Planning Emphasis Areas (including MAP-21 implementation, regional cooperation, and ladders of opportunity), the Puerto Rico 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan, Special Project Planning, and Data Collection. The plan aims to ensure coordinated, comprehensive, and continuous transportation planning to meet federal and local requirements.

The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works, prepared in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority, outlines the proposed distribution of federal funds for transportation projects from fiscal years 2023 to 2026. The plan prioritizes regional initiatives, public transportation upgrades, construction and improvement of facilities, and includes specific attention to asset management, highway safety, and overall system performance. The strategic objectives ensure that projects are consistent with statewide plans, financially constrained, and contribute to enhancing accessibility and efficiency across Puerto Rico.

The committee meeting focused on the presentation of the 2050 Long-Range Multimodal Transportation Plan draft. Key discussion topics included the description of the plan's chapters, analysis of sociodemographic data, unemployment, and poverty statistics, as well as the vision, goals, and performance measures for highway infrastructure, public transit systems, and non-motorized transportation modes. The session also covered the progress of the congestion management process and noted the timeline for public comments regarding the plan.

The committee meeting focused on the presentation of the draft 2050 Long-Range Multimodal Transportation Plan, which covers sociodemographic data, goals, performance measures, and congestion management processes. Additionally, the committee discussed the request for the continuation of the southern bypass project in Las Marías to address traffic flow and infrastructure concerns in the municipality.

This document is the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Aguadilla Urbanized Area, detailing proposed enhancements to Puerto Rico's transportation and highway system for fiscal years 2023-2026. It outlines the strategic allocation of federal funds, guided by acts such as the FAST Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, focusing on key priorities including safety improvements, asset management, and multimodal infrastructure development. The program aims to enhance accessibility and efficiency across various transportation modes, catering to the specific needs and priorities of the region.