The Genesee Transportation Council (GTC) released the draft 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Project List identifying projects recommended to be added to the federal transportation-funded spending plan in the greater Rochester area over the next five years. The draft list is available for public review and comment through May 27, 2025. Additionally, the draft Transportation Conformity Statement for the LRTP for the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region 2045 and the 2026-2030 TIP is also available for public review and comment.
The TIP is a federally required product that identifies the timing and funding of highway, bridge, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and other surface transportation projects using federal transportation funds. GTC conducts a joint process with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) – Region 4 to solicit and evaluate projects in Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties scheduled for implementation over the next five years.
Transportation Conformity is the process by which metropolitan planning organizations like GTC ensure transportation investments included in the region’s TIP conform to the Federal Clean Air Act and demonstrate that a proposed plan of projects will not negatively affect a region’s ability to meet or maintain federal air quality standards.
People can visit publicinput.com/GTCTIP2030 to review the list of carryover and new projects recommended for funding, and a list of projects submitted for consideration but not able to be funded within anticipated revenue. Hard copies are available upon request. The deadline to submit comments is May 27.
People can also participate by:
•Submitting comments on the website publicinput.com/GTCTIP2030
•Sending an email to gtctip2030publicreview@PublicInput.com
•Texting gtctip2030 to 73224 to launch a short survey by text message
•Calling 855-925-2801 and entering code 10569 to record a voice message
•Mailing written comments to Genesee Transportation Council, 1 South Washington Street, Suite 520, Rochester, NY 14614
•Attending one of two public meetings virtually, or viewing the recordings afterward
•Requesting an individual meeting
During the review period, GTC and NYSDOT will conduct two public meetings to review the program and the process:
•Afternoon Virtual Meeting
Thursday, May 8 at 2 p.m.
publicinput.com/GTCTIP2030
or call 855-925-2801 Code: 10569
Text A05431 to 855-925-2801
•Evening Virtual Meeting
Thursday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m.
publicinput.com/GTCTIP2030
or call 855-925-2801 Code: 10569
Text B16108 to 855-925-2801
During the live events, people can view and/or listen to the meetings by visiting publicinput.com/GTCTIP2030 with a computer or mobile device. People may also call toll-free to 855-925-2801 and enter Meeting Code 10569 to listen to the audio and may opt to join the speaker queue. Each meeting will be recorded and posted online.
The TIP aims to reflect the priorities and strategic direction identified for the region. The projects recommended for funding are to be consistent with the goals and objectives identified in the current Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The Genesee-Finger Lakes Region 2045 Plan lists five key themes including Health and Safety; Access and Equity; System Management and Maintenance; Sustainability and Resilience; and Economic Development.
GTC and NYSDOT-Region 4 solicited project applications from municipalities across a seven-county region. A committee consisting of representatives from transportation agencies across the region evaluated roughly 140 submissions requesting approximately $900 million in federal funds, significantly exceeding the amount available.
Approximately $600 million of federal aid will fund 127 new and continuing projects on the regional, multi-modal transportation system over the next five years. The full value of investments, including contributions from state and local government agencies, totals nearly $870 million. The 2026-2030 TIP will be in effect from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030.
GTC will provide accommodations for anybody who wishes to participate in this opportunity despite disability or proficiency in English. Please contact GTC at 585-232-6240 or send email to contactgtc@gtcmpo.org to make other arrangements to access this information and participate in this process. Learn more about the TIP at www.gtcmpo.org.
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