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Notice of Public Review and Comment Period: 

The Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has released the draft FFY 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the draft FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 3 for a 14-day public review and comment period. Members of the public are invited to review these documents and provide comments. Copies of these documents are available for review online at: www.capecodcommission.org/mpo.

The TIP serves as a prioritized listing of roadway, bridge, and transit projects proposed for implementation during the next five (5) federal fiscal years. FFY 2026-2030 TIP Draft Amendment 3 would program the Barnstable Route 132 Park and Ride Expansion project in Federal Fiscal Year 2026, provide funding for the replacement of fifteen vehicles through the State’s Mobility Assistance Program, and provide funding for various Steamship Authority projects including the Woods Hole Terminal Amenities Project, parking lot improvements, Hyannis terminal improvements, bus replacements, and purchase of rescue boats.  

A virtual public meeting will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 to learn more about the TIP and obtain public feedback. Access the virtual public meeting by clicking: www.capecodcommission.org/outreach/join or calling in to (929) 205-6099 and entering meeting ID 961 1903 7671. 

A virtual public meeting of the Cape Cod MPO is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM to hear additional public comments and consider endorsement of the TIP. Access the public meeting by clicking: www.capecodcommission.org/mpo/join or by calling in to (929) 205-6099 and entering meeting ID 932 6393 2207. Details for both virtual meetings will be available at www.capecodcommission.org/mpo.

Public comments will be accepted through May 11, 2026, and may be submitted via mail or e-mail:

Mail:
Cape Cod Commission Transportation Program, attn. Colleen Medeiros, Transportation Program Manager
3225 Main Street (Route 6A)
PO Box 226
Barnstable MA 02630-0226

E-mail: transportation@capecodcommission.org

 

What is the TIP?

The Cape Cod Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a list of transportation system projects to be implemented with federal and state funds available for Cape Cod. The TIP is developed and approved by the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization, the regional body comprised of local, regional, state, and federal officials charged with overseeing the region's transportation planning process.  Discussions at MPO meetings help to establish a preference for which projects are funded through the TIP.

TIP Funding - Funding comes from a combination of state and federal sources, and totals more than $375 million over the five-year plan.

TIP Projects - Typical projects include reconstruction of existing intersections or roadways, construction of new multi-use paths, and the purchase of new buses to support regional bus service. Projects are designed to address safety and congestion concerns for all transportation modes, including vehicle, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian travel. Recent projects include the reconstruction of Route 151 in Mashpee, the Cape Cod Rail Trail Extension in Barnstable and Yarmouth, and the purchase of new buses by the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority.

Development of the FFY 2027-2031 TIP

Each year, the Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee and the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization meet publicly to review the development of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).  The process for the development of the TIP for the upcoming federal fiscal year began in January. Project selections will take place in March, and the draft document will be released in April for public comment. The draft documents are finalized and voted on by the MPO in May. If there are any projects you would like to voice your support for inclusion in the 2027-2031 TIP, please email us at: transportation@capecodcommission.org.

Current Transportation Improvement Program - 
FFY 2026-2030 (Active October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026)

On May 19, 2025 the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) voted to adopt the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) which is active between October 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026. The plan was most recently adjusted on December 15, 2025. The plan along with plan summaries in English and Portuguese as presented below.

Development of the FFY 2027-2031 TIP

Each year, the Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee and the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization meet publicly to review the development of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).  The process for the development of the TIP for the upcoming federal fiscal year began in January. Project selections will take place in March, and the draft document will be released in April for public comment. The draft documents are finalized and voted on by the MPO in May. If there are any projects you would like to voice your support for inclusion in the 2027-2031 TIP, please email us at: transportation@capecodcommission.org.

Watch a recording of the virtual public meeting describing the development of the FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program:

See Visualization

 

Design Public Hearings

A Design Public Hearing is an important milestone in the development of a TIP project. Hosted by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, hearings are and opportunity to learn about a project, ask questions, and submit comments. Comments can be made at the hearings or submitted within ten (10) business days of the hearing as described on the hearing noticed posted here: https://www.mass.gov/massdot-highway-design-public-hearings

Upcoming Design Public Hearings

Recording and Presentations of Past Design Public Hearings

Previous Transportation Improvement Programs

Below are previous Cape Cod Transportation Improvement Programs with any amendment and/or administrative adjustments approved by the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization.

 

Next Meetings

Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
OUTREACH: Transportation Outreach Meeting - TIP/UPWP
Start Time: 5:00 PM

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TIP Resources

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951K pdf
Apr 25, 2017
ProposedFreightCorridors_Review04242017
Microsoft PowerPoint - ProposedFreightCorridors.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint - ProposedFreightCorridors.pptx Draft for Public Review Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization April…
148K pdf
Dec 23, 2025
DRAFT FY2025 (2025 - 2029) CCRTA Obligation Report
5307 Project Number Agency Line Item Project Description Federal Funds State Funds TDC Local Funds Total RTA011712 CCRTA 11.7A.00 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY…
2M pdf
Dec 08, 2014
TIP_FFY1986_(Sub_Oct_1985)

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