Transportation Improvement Program

The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) identifies proposed projects developed by local agencies in accordance with the joint regulations of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). These regulations establish the TIP as the programming phase of the overall continuing, comprehensive, and cooperative (3C) planning process. This planning process includes local jurisdictions, transit agencies, and state and federal transportation officials. All federal monies returned to the Grand Rapids metro area from the federal fuel tax are distributed through this process. 

Public notice of public participation activities and time established for public review of and comments on the TIP will satisfy the Program of Projects (POP) requirements for Section 5307 public involvement.    

Share Your Input on Transportation Projects in Kent and Ottawa Counties

The Grand Valley Metropolitan Council is seeking comment on the project lists in the draft fiscal year 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP describes federally funded transportation projects for the next four years. Specific projects include road resurfacing, road reconstruction, bridge replacement, intersection improvements, intelligent transportation system upgrades, as well as active transportation and transit-related projects.* The complete draft list of transportation projects is available below, along with a corresponding map and Transportation Conformity Determination Report.

Draft FY2026-2029 Project Lists

FY2026-2029 Draft Proposed Projects - All Programmed (4/22/25)

FY2026-2029 Draft Proposed Local Projects

FY2026-2029 Draft Proposed Transit Projects

FY2026-2029 Draft Proposed MDOT Projects

FY2026-2029 Unfunded Needs (Illustrative Projects)

Current FY2026 Projects in existing FY2023-2026 TIP (Overlapping year)

TIP Project Interactive Web Map

Transportation Conformity Determination Report

Please submit your comments to Andrea Faber by Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Comments may be submitted in the following ways:

Email: andrea.faber@gvmc.org
Phone: (616) 776-7603
Online: Use the “submit a comment” button at the bottom of this page
Mail: Send comments to GVMC (678 Front Ave NW • Suite 200 • Grand Rapids • MI • 49504)

For additional information, please refer to our press release.

*The inclusion of a specific project does not guarantee construction.

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services and persons requiring translation or interpretation assistance should email Andrea Faber or call (616) 776-7603.

FY2026-2029 TIP Deficiencies Map

 

Safety, condition, and reliability deficient transportation facilities that were considered for improvement during the TIP development process can be found in this map viewer.

 

GVMC FY2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

Current Federally Approved FY2023-2026 TIP Report (as of 1/22/25)
Current FY2023-2026 S/TIP Exempt Report (as of 1/22/25)
Current FY2023-2026 General Program Account (GPA) Thresholds (as of 1/22/25)
NEVI Projects in the GVMC Area - these charging locations are part of the deployment of NEVI funds for charging station construction listed in Michigan’s Rural STIP as Job Number 217941

FY2023-2026 Document (without appendices)
FY2023-2026 TIP Appendices
FY2023-2026 Proposed Local, Transit, and MDOT Projects
FY2023-2026 Unfunded Road Needs (Illustrative Projects) (last updated 3/27/23)
Illustrative Nonmotorized Needs List (Approved July 2023)

If you have questions about the TIP development process, please email Laurel Joseph, Director of Transportation Planning, or call (616) 776-7610. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services and persons requiring translation or interpretation assistance should email Andrea Faber or call (616) 776-7603.

GVMC FY2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program

Current Federally Approved FY2020-2023 TIP Report (as of June 15, 2022)

FY2020-2023 TIP Document (without appendices)
FY2020-2023 TIP Project List
FY2020-2023 TIP Illustrative List of Projects (currently unfunded)
FY2020-2023 TIP Appendix A
FY2020-2023 TIP Appendix B
FY2020-2023 TIP Appendix C-I

Federally-Obligated Projects

Federal transportation legislation requires an annual listing from urban areas detailing what projects received federal transportation funds the previous year. The list, linked below, encompasses all federally-obligated projects for the Grand Rapids metropolitan area for the year. Contact Laurel Joseph, Director of Transportation Planning, if you have any questions on this list.

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