The Transportation Coordinating Committee convened on June 20, 2024, to discuss key updates and modifications to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the years 2024 to 2029. The meeting focused on two main agenda items: a proposed sidewalk improvement project and the upcoming public review of the draft TIP for 2025 to 2030.

The first item addressed was a modification to an existing project aimed at improving 3650 South. This modification specifically targets the installation of a missing sidewalk between 2700 West and 3200 West. The estimated cost for this contribution is $84,000, with $50,000 sourced from Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding and $34,000 from local contributions. The committee unanimously approved a resolution to modify the TIP as requested.

Following this, the committee discussed the draft TIP for 2025 to 2030. The chair emphasized the importance of public review and comment, which is scheduled to begin on June 29 and conclude on August 3. During this period, two open houses will be held: one on July 9 in the Salt Lake urban area and another on July 16 in the Ogden-Layton urban area.

Emily, a committee member, will present the feedback collected during the public review to the technical advisory committees on August 7. Recommendations from these committees will then be brought back to the Transportation Coordinating Committee for review on August 15, before being forwarded to the Regional Council for final approval.

The committee aims to submit the finalized TIP to the Department of Transportation by August 27, which will then be reviewed by Federal Highways and Federal Transit in September. The goal is to present a new Transportation Improvement Program on October 1, 2024.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the committee's commitment to enhancing local transportation infrastructure and ensuring community involvement in the planning process.