How are projects selected for the TIP?
For TxDOT-selected projects, local governments and transportation agencies may submit projects directly for consideration by TxDOT. A set of projects is then selected either through a competitive call for projects or more strategically, at the discretion of the TTC or at the discretion of its individual District Offices. For MPO-selected projects, on the other hand, local governments must submit project proposals during a RTC funding initiative. Funding initiatives are the method through which the RTC allocates federal transportation dollars to local governments and transportation agencies for specific programs and projects. As federal funds are made available through transportation funding bills, the MPO staff must decide how much of this funding should be programmed through the next funding initiative and how much should be held back in a cost overrun/future needs pool. Simultaneously, the MPO staff works with the Regional Transportation Council to determine the desired nature and ti
