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SPOT 6.0 and STIP Reprogramming Update (10 minutes)
Anne Phillips, LPA Staff
Aaron Cain, LPA Staff
Narrative
The North Carolina Board of Transportation, following the recommendation of the SPOT workgroup, has decided to discontinue SPOT 6.0 after quantitative scores are released in September 2021. This decision was made because there is very little funding available for new projects selected in this SPOT cycle due to the rising cost of construction and right of way acquisition, especially once committed projects are considered.
The SPOT workgroup will now begin discussions on how to program the 2024-2033 STIP, as a new STIP is needed to meet federal requirements.
The MPO Board has asked LPA staff to draft a letter to NCDOT to convey the Board's concerns and questions about the discontinuation of SPOT 6.0 and the programming of the 2024-2033 STIP.
A draft of the letter is attached to the agenda.
Recommendation
TC Action: Recommended that the MPO Board Chair sign the letter.
Board Action: Provide comments and have the Board Chair sign the final SPOT 6.0/STIP reprogramming letter.