Transportation Officials Ask for Feedback on Future Transportation Projects by
RALEIGH – State transportation officials want to hear from the public on what regional and local transportation projects should be top priorities in the next version of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) – the 10-year plan that identifies funding for projects and schedules them for construction. Data and local input are used to determine which projects get built based on a funding formula championed by Governor Pat McCrory to reduce congestion, increase safety and promote economic growth. During a public comment period that runs June 20 until July 22, each of NCDOT’s 14 local transportation divisions will host an informal public meeting to present proposed projects and to receive feedback. (These meetings are not for maintenance-related projects such as patching potholes, resurfacing or ditches.) Comments can also be submitted online using NCDOT’s interactive portal, Metroquest, as well as over the phone or via mail. Additional information, including the meeting scheduel is available here. All comments must be received by 5 p.m. on July 22. Note: Local planning organizations across the state also submit a list of projects to be scored. For information about those projects, contact the local metropolitan planning organization or rural planning organization.
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