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A second and more common way that MPOs are handling the large number of TIP revisions generated by ARRA is to group a number of revisions together for processing at a single series of MPO meetings (technical and policy boards)
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. Second, the change to a cyclic schedule for processing TIP administrative modifications was seen as another way of helping to ensure that a project sponsor considers the request thoroughly, because an error during the project submittal implies a considerable wait until the next cycle.
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TIP administrative modifications are needed when a project is moved into the current TIP year from a later year. Justification is needed to explain which specific projects are deferred to maintain fiscal constraint.
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Project cost change thresholds for an amendment are simply 20% of project cost and $2 million change; other thresholds include major scope changes, adverse impacts to fiscal constraint, and inconsistency with the long-range transportation plan or adopted project priorities. TIMELINESS OF REVISIONS Although the ARRA stimulus money created urgencies to adopt TIP revisions, many MPOs and DOTs have had to deal with quick turnaround times to make changes to the TIP.
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In an environment of frequent TIP revisions, especially multiple revisions to the same project, it is important to help the public understand what has prompted these changes and why they are necessary. Consolidating the TIP revisions to one specific meeting, instead of holding a meeting for each revision, and providing detailed project data in a standardized template are strategies cited for improving public awareness and engagement when there are multiple project adjustments.
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