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Votes at a glance
- Approve TIP amendments to the 2026–2030 TIP (includes adding preliminary engineering [PE] and right‑of‑way funding for multiple state and local contracts, adding I‑69 pavement project and several district contracts and LPA contracts such as Boonville Third Street and Old State Road bridge replacement): Motion and second not specified on the record; committee voice vote recorded as affirmative. Outcome: approved.

- Adopt Transportation Safety Policy (final version presented to the committee; analogous to the MPO’s complete streets guidance and intended for applicants seeking MPO funds): Motion and second not specified on the record; committee voice vote recorded as affirmative. Outcome: approved.

- Approve updated Public Participation Plan (45‑day public review July 21–Sept. 4; one public comment requested a subscription/notification method): Motion and second not specified on the record; committee voice vote recorded as affirmative. Outcome: approved. Note: staff said they are evaluating ways to add a public subscription notification service using current office tools.

- Select two SHIFT boost projects for KYTC prioritization: Committee approved boosting Kentucky 416 (reconstruction from U.S. 41 to I‑69, southern county near Roberts) and Watson Lane / U.S. 41 intersection improvements. Motion and second not specified on the record; committee voice vote recorded as affirmative. Outcome: approved.

- Approve bills presented at the meeting: Motion and second not specified on the record; committee voice vote recorded as affirmative. Outcome: approved.

Procedure and vote record
The meeting used voice votes for motions listed above; no roll‑call vote with individual named vote endorsements was recorded in the transcript. Committee members responding verbally signaled “aye” on all motions; no opposing votes were recorded in the transcript.

Context and implications
The TIP amendments add or reschedule PE, right‑of‑way and construction phases across district contracts and local sponsor projects, which will affect future funding allocations and project letting timelines. Adoption of the transportation safety policy will make safety guidance a consideration for projects seeking MPO funding. The participation plan approval affirms the MPO’s outreach approach; staff will evaluate a public subscription/notification mechanism in response to one comment received during the public review period.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization","oneSentenceSummary","The Evansville MPO policy committee approved amendments to the 2026–2030 TIP, adopted a transportation safety policy, approved an updated public participation plan and selected two SHIFT boost projects during its meeting.","taxTitle","Evansville City, Vanderburgh County, Indiana","taxId",12506,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6481324,"Evansville-area road projects update: Walnut Street near completion; multiple INDOT contracts advancing",38,102000,140000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5876687-4a60debdc10571c1888a99aadbc57df4&start=102&end=140","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5876687-4a60debdc10571c1888a99aadbc57df4/thumbnail_102000.jpg","/articles/6481324/Evansville-City/Vanderburgh-County/Indiana/Evansville-area-road-projects-update-Walnut-Street-near-completion-multiple-INDOT-contracts-advancing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481324-d696bf7266756e28c01ab35b8494e609/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158743&Signature=cB7EHU-3PWRPQnK7WwogwT05qGRPBCkq~kLBNfECDTZ3ivYWIU60C8Wh6YC2HPGp1nUywYCYxzSEexL0BplK-ebkQU0cKb2dUiu6XBXibnca6v8j3k~qQptING-wrevchnb8RgQpzYbWWDIg2slNrDdCvAq9TkL8ETmtrFQIeJm8YYatg9REx8P4L7RPuBZoSbPHXP2c-gDNoei5SDhBwzvu2dnOhUFaDjkjFv-5GQO-E9YHJGWngEuD5mho55uDXJIrEQBAEog1ME5n2rLpWFPB68RL7XARxY-2rI6GSNCv6kxyRMwl4lGKg47EoH8AYVibi2Y-RxfV8KgWpmEV~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization policy committee received progress reports on a range of local and state transportation projects, including near-completion work on Walnut Street Phase 3 and multiple Indiana Department of Transportation contracts moving toward letting or construction.

The updates, delivered in the meeting’s project-status segment, covered Local Public Agency (LPA) projects in Evansville and several Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and INDOT projects affecting county and state routes. Presenters highlighted construction timelines, right‑of‑way work and ongoing utility coordination that could affect schedules.

City of Evansville: Walnut Street Phase 3
Construction on the city of Evansville's Walnut Street Phase 3 is nearly complete, with asphalt paving scheduled to be finished on Sept. 15, followed by striping, the presenter said. No contract value or final acceptance date was provided.

Vanderburgh County: Oak Hill Road
The Oak Hill Road project, from Eastwood Drive to Millersburg Road, is finished and open to traffic; a pre‑final inspection was held Aug. 28. For the adjacent Oak Hill segment from Lynch to Saint George, two remaining right‑of‑way parcels are in the process of being paid for and final tracement materials were submitted to INDOT on Sept. 4.

Winberg Road bridge and right‑of‑way
Presenters said right‑of‑way offers have been made for the Winberg Road bridge project; one parcel is expected to be condemned. Project staff are evaluating adjustments to right‑of‑way limits to avoid conflicts with a landfill gas‑monitoring valve and to reduce acquisition on a second parcel. Utility coordination is ongoing.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet projects
Committee members were briefed that additional design options were discussed in an August KYTC/LPA/MPO meeting for the Kentucky 2183 and Kentucky 1539 intersection project; presenters said further discussion is needed to determine viability.

INDOT project highlights
An INDOT presenter summarized multiple contracts in the Vincennes and Southern districts: R‑41410 (UFS 41) is a pavement replacement whose mainline work is complete and final pavement markings were recently placed; R‑44898 (intersection improvements at Burghardt/Crosspointe/Stockwell) currently has lane restrictions, with a planned two‑week right‑turn closure noted in early September; R‑42287 and related pedestrian‑bridge work near St. Joe will begin pre‑phase work the week of Sept. 8, and structural work (including CSX bridge beams) is planned for early October.

Other projects noted included a small‑structure contract on State Road 68 with construction expected to begin next month (road closures anticipated); a pavement replacement package on SR 62 between Ingle and Wabash with lettings anticipated in December; countywide unsignalized intersection visibility improvements; a Morgan Avenue intersection project with added turn lanes; and several programmatic contracts for pavement preservation, soil‑nail repairs and signing/traffic‑control work. Right‑of‑way acquisition and utility relocations were recurring themes for projects preparing for letting in 2026–2031.

Utility coordination and schedule risk
Committee members asked whether utility coordination was causing delays; presenters said coordination with utility companies within construction limits can cause delays and that timelines depend on the utility work and relocation schedules. Presenters did not provide a quantified delay estimate.

Committee response and next steps
Committee members did not take formal action on the updates. Presenters invited questions and said more detailed schedule and right‑of‑way information would be available as projects move into later design phases.","The Evansville MPO policy committee received status reports on several local and state roadway projects, including near-completion work on Walnut Street Phase 3, finished segments on Oak Hill Road, right-of-way acquisitions for Winberg Road and a slate of INDOT projects with upcoming construction milestones and utility coordination issues.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6481320,"Evansville MPO reports FY2025 UPWP completion; $1.5 million expended, balance tied to vehicle recall",0,537000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5876687-4a60debdc10571c1888a99aadbc57df4&start=537&end=537","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5876687-4a60debdc10571c1888a99aadbc57df4/thumbnail_537000.jpg","/articles/6481320/Evansville-City/Vanderburgh-County/Indiana/Evansville-MPO-reports-FY2025-UPWP-completion-15-million-expended-balance-tied-to-vehicle-recall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481320-7462eea1591770d251aaad6fc14c0d00/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158743&Signature=YSenwbBjZVyHhIPmR6ZIy6xN46-uSsfJksjSag4BAXIrKkJv7XWrVslbkMB1bEJi~NRFCGneMQJofdiq8cCrpUKqWytQ8aCJr78zsrIjApjpRF1PPMvTq~n90b9-BokHVUDG95auuiJ09gipqStwBXbESrdKoc2ICP6dkdr0~nb1V7rLGHSPLTxTxQlBymC6PuSeps51GDzTVpoAUzit9S1MzJVNIyo~8DoQB5by0zQhCmzAHDCy2E7-sqV1gEMNlbs1uckI0yU9BHE8gx7oocWalPkRCHxGgf9tqm~yChjTWw3yqfNSwznPcNn1p80e9ahOlK9DdlrhOcFAuCzARQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Carrie, an MPO staff member, presented the fiscal year 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) completion report, which covers the period July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and was submitted to state agencies and the Federal Highway Administration as required.

The report lists each work element’s purpose, completed products and funds expended. Carrie highlighted performance measures and outputs: the MPO website saw a 220% increase in page views, totaling about 21,000; the MPO Facebook page gained 41 followers; staff completed 506 traffic counts, 11 turning‑movement counts and 421 pavement/road inventory maintenance actions. The MPO also processed 13 TIP amendments, 54 TIP modifications, reviewed one traffic impact study, three right‑of‑way vacations, 45 rezoning petitions, 35 subdivision plans and 28 sidewalk‑waiver requests.

Financial summary
The report shows a budget of $1,580,600 and expenditures of $1,499,349, leaving a balance of $81,251. Carrie said part of that balance stems from a vehicle that was recalled to Evansville Arc and therefore not yet delivered; because the expense is reimbursable through the Federal Transit Administration, the MPO does not submit for reimbursement until the vehicle is delivered, accepted and paid for. The presenter said the vehicle total was approximately $59,107 but noted the figure as an estimate.

Carrie also noted line‑item details: $3,009.58 identified as Indiana STBG funds and $2,004.20 related to state road counts performed under contract. The MPO signed new software this month that staff said will use at least part of the remaining balance.

Availability
Carrie said the full completion report is posted on the MPO website under Publications > Operations (UPWP completion report: performance and expenditures). No formal committee vote was taken on the report; the document was submitted to required state and federal agencies.","The MPO presented its Unified Planning Work Program completion report for fiscal year 2025, detailing completed products, traffic counts, outreach metrics and a financial summary showing $1,499,349 expended of a $1,580,600 budget with an $81,251 balance held pending vehicle delivery and reimbursement rules.","actionData","errors"]

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