In August of 2020, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization (IMPO) signed an agreement with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to exchange the IMPO’s annual allocation of Federal transportation program funds for State funds to fund regionally significant transportation projects in the Indianapolis Regional Transportation Improvement Program (IRTIP). The IRTIP documents the Federally funded transportation improvements proposed for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) over a four-year period. This program is known as the Federal Funds Exchange Program and its policies will affect all future project calls for the IRTIP.

Local public agencies may learn more about the Federal Funds Exchange Program by viewing the program’s guidance document. The guidance document outlines the policies and procedures required for participation in the program in relation to the ITRIP call-for-projects including our quarterly tracking policy. The policies and procedures are the result of collaboration between the IMPO, the Transportation Technical and Policy Committees, INDOT, and feedback from local public agencies.

LPAs may also wish to review a short overview presentation of the guidance document. Recordings of the guidance document training held in August 2021 are also available. LPAs may view the full training recording or view sections of the training including a program overview, application requirements, project costs, project management, and the Q&A session.

On February 24, 2021 the U.S. Department of Transportation issued implementation guidance on the $9.8 billion in supplemental Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) funds apportioned to state departments of transportation by the Coronavirus, Response, and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). The legislation provided additional funds through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to address the significant impacts of COVID-19 on the nation’s transportation systems.

The State of Indiana was allocated $236,385,835 in CRRSAA funds and the Indianapolis MPO’s urbanized area was allocated $13,398,652 of those funds. These funds are available for obligation immediately and are available for obligation until September 30, 2024.

On June 2, 2021 the IMPO Transportation Policy Committee adopted Resolution #21-IMPO-011 directing the MPO to apply the region’s allocation of CRRSAA funds to existing infrastructure projects scheduled for State fiscal year 2022. State fiscal year 2022 is heavily programmed with transportation projects and, therefore, this application of CRRSAA funds will allow more projects to be funded without delays. This application of CRRSAA funds is also intended to meet INDOT’s guidelines and promptly obligate funds to construction. IMPO staff will review funding availability in fiscal year 2022 after the completion of quarterly project tracking and project lettings. Staff will be able to provide a list of projects that will use CRRSAA funds once that is known.

On November 15, 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law. The Act reauthorizes several surface transportation programs for FY2023-FY2026 including the federal-aid highway program, transit programs, and highway-safety programs. The Act includes increased funding for existing programs including the core STBG, CMAQ, HSIP, and TAP federal transportation funding programs managed through the Transportation Improvement Program. The Act also expands project eligibility for some funding sources and includes new funding sources for a variety of project types that may be available to local public agencies. The IMPO will work with the IMPO Technical, Policy, and Executive Committees to determine the best use of the increased funding available. The IMPO will also monitor additional funding opportunities created by the Act and communicate opportunities to local public agencies.

Partner Resources
FHWA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law landing page
FTA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law landing page
EPA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law landing page
Transportation for America IIJA Presentation to IMPO and landing page
Guidebook to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for State and Local Governments
Fact Sheet: Competitive Infrastructure Funding Opportunities for Local Governments

Other Resources
NACO Legislative Analysis for Counties
AASHTO Comprehensive Analysis of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Full text - H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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Recent amendments to the 2022 - 2025 IRTIP.

There are no current amendments. For upcoming amendment information view the calendar.

In accordance with Federal requirements, the MPO publishes its “Annual List of Obligated Projects” (ALOP) based on information provided by INDOT. The purpose of the report is to provide to the public, as well as State and local officials, information regarding federal spending on transportation projects within the Indianapolis region, along with a progress report and disclosure of project delivery occurring over a shorter planning period of only one year.

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