Draft Transportation/Air Quality Conformity Determination Released for Public Review
The purpose of the Transportation/Air Quality Conformity Determination is to ensure that new projects included in the Transportation Council’s Draft 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) do not adversely impact air quality in the Capital Region. Adoption of a new TIP requires the Transportation Council in cooperation with the Adirondack/Glens Falls Transportation Council and the New York State Department of Transportation Regions 1, 2 and 9, to adopt a new transportation air quality conformity determination for the seven-county Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY ozone nonattainment area. This is required by the Clean Air Act.
Per federal requirements, a public comment period opened on May 8, 2025 and will close on June 4, 2025.
Draft Conformity Report
To submit comments by June 4:
- Email us at info@capitalmpo.org
- Write us: Capital Region Transportation Council, 1 Park Place, Suite 101, Albany, NY 12205
- Call us at 518-458-2161
Draft 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program
The 2025-2030 TIP was approved by Policy Board on June 5th, 2025, and will go live in October 2025 (following the start of FY 2026).
Materials relating to the TIP solicitation are archived below.
What is the Transportation Improvement Program?
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is the 5-year capital program of federally-funded transportation projects for the Capital Region. As required by Federal law, the Transportation Council must develop a TIP in cooperation with NYSDOT, CDTA, local governments, and other regional partners. The TIP funds projects and programs that support priorities established in the New Visions 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan for the Capital Region. The TIP is updated every three years and its projects are incorporated into the Statewide TIP (STIP). The TIP will begin on October 1, 2025 and will run through September 30, 2030.
Read the Executive Summary here: Executive Summary
(The Executive Summary is also available in Spanish; Chinese; Arabic)
Draft TIP Document and Appendices
Draft 2025-2030 TIP Document
The Draft 2025-2030 TIP Document can be found here.
Draft 2025-2030 TIP Document Appendices
The Draft 2025-2030 TIP Document Appendices can be found here.
Interactive Map of Projects
An interactive map showing the locations of all site-specific projects can be found here.
List of New Projects
A list of new site-specific projects and set-asides can be found here.
New TIP Project Factsheets
Fact Sheets with details and scoring information for candidate projects may be found here.
TIP Schedule
Next Step:
- June 5, 2025: Final 2025-2030 TIP and Air Quality Conformity Determination brought to Policy Board for approval.
Completed Steps:
- October 15, 2024: Solicitation issued.
- October 24, 2024: TIP Guidance Workshop, 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Hybrid meeting; attendance optional. Registration is required if attending online. Click here to view a video recording of the meeting.
- December 6, 2024: Project applications due by 5:00 pm.
- January 8 and 29, 2025: Project selection by Planning Committee.
- March 6, 2025: Draft TIP approved by Policy Board to release for public review.
- March 7, 2025: Begin 45-day public review period.
- March 13, 2025: Virtual TIP Public Meeting at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be recorded for future viewing. View the recording here.
- March 19, 2025: Draft TIP Open House will be held at the Transportation Council office from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
- April 21, 2025: Public Comment Period Ends.
- May 7, 2025: Final Draft TIP brought to Planning Committee for approval.
- June 5, 2025: Final 2025-2030 TIP brought to Policy Board for approval.
Program Guidance and Supporting Data
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) Guidance and Fact Sheets
The following programs are most commonly used to fund projects in the 2025-2030 TIP. These guidance documents provide information on the program purpose, funding levels, and project eligibility.
Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG)
National Highway Performance Program (NHPP)
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
NYSDOT Resources
The following resources provide information on roadway functional class and eligibility. The Local Projects Manual contains detailed information on federal-aid requirements.
NYSDOT Roadway Inventory System Map
NYSDOT Functional Classification Codes and Map
*Note: For pavement related projects, federal-aid cannot be used on roads functionally classified as local (8, 9 and 19).
Trails and Complete Streets Resources
Capital District Complete Streets Design Guide
Congestion, Freight, and Air Quality Resources
Congestion Management Process Report (and List of Congested Locations)
Regional Freight Plan (and Executive Summary)
Capital Region Truck Parking Study (and Truck Parking Toolkit)
New York State Carbon Reduction Strategy
Safety Resources
Regional map showing locations with a high likelihood of a potential to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes. Filter by Level of Service of Safety (LOSS) 4 for the highest likelihood.
NYS Strategic Highway Safety Plan