The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is our formal capital program that assigns federal funds to highway, bridge, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit projects over a five-year period (by federal fiscal year). For each project, the TIP identifies the proposed scope, schedule, cost, and fund source. Both federal and state-funded projects are shown in the TIP to provide a comprehensive view of transportation projects throughout the county. Inclusion on the TIP allows environmental studies, project development, and construction to proceed according to the schedule presented. We develop the TIP in cooperation with state and local agencies, regional and local transit operators, and local communities. Projects on the TIP must be consistent with the goals in our Transportation Plan, Moving Dutchess Forward. And as appropriate, we use our Project Selection Framework (.pdf) to prioritize project requests.
The TIP serves as our prioritized listing of federally funded transportation projects in Dutchess County and is developed and adopted by the DCTC as part of the metropolitan transportation planning process. The TIP identifies capital and non-capital surface transportation projects or project phases that are proposed for funding under 23 U.S.C. and 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53. At a minimum, the TIP must be updated every four years and approved by both the MPO and Governor. In New York, our TIP update coincides with the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) update, which is typically done every three years.
Federal transportation law requires that we develop the TIP in cooperation with applicable State, regional, County, and local road owners and transit operators. The TIP must include projects that are consistent with the current Transportation Plan – Moving Dutchess Forward – and reflect its recommended investment priorities. The TIP must also include a description of its anticipated effect on achieving performance management targets established in the Plan, linking investment priorities to desired performance goals. We evaluate project proposals using our adopted Project Selection Framework, first screening proposals for their federal eligibility, local support, and constructability, and then for their capacity to advance the DCTC’s strategic goals.
When developing the TIP, we are also required to provide an opportunity for participation by the public and other stakeholders. For us, this occurs at monthly Planning Committee meetings and through formal public comment periods. We must also use estimates of funds that are reasonably expected to be available to allow projects to progress. We do this through a financial plan that demonstrates how the TIP can be implemented using available funding.
On June 25, 2025, we approved the FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (.pdf) and its accompanying Conformity Statement. Prior to approval, we held a 15-day public comment period from June 9-23, 2025, coupled with a virtual public meeting on June 17, 2025. The new TIP goes into effect at the start of Federal Fiscal Year 2026.
The Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (.pdf) is our new capital program of federally-funded transportation projects in Dutchess County. Developed as part of our transportation planning process, the TIP identifies capital and non‐capital transportation projects that are proposed for funding through federal highway and transit programs. The TIP is an essential product of the transportation planning process, as it's how we commit federal funds for a project. Once programmed, a project sponsor may proceed with activities such as detailed design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction. The TIP must also support the goals of our Transportation Plan - Moving Dutchess Forward.
Federal law requires that the TIP be financially constrained, using revenue estimates for the five-year TIP period. Financial constraint applies to each fiscal year and federal program, though exceptions are allowed if other federal funds are available to make up shortages in a specific program. Financial constraint not only applies to our DCTC program, but also NYSDOT's regional program, where both must show that funding programs are fiscally balanced by year and fund type.
Programmed Funding
The FFY 2026-2030 TIP programs $175 million in federal transportation funding in Dutchess County, with $151 million for state, county, and local highway projects and over $24 million for local bus transit projects.
See our TIP Viewer for specific project information
See also our current Dutchess County Project Listing (.pdf)
FFY 2026-2030 TIP Documents (all files .pdf)
Our TIP Viewer provides project level information for the FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (.pdf): our five-year capital program of federally funded transportation projects in Dutchess County.
Click here to access our TIP Viewer
We occasionally modify the TIP to address changes in costs, schedules, and scopes. Changes to the TIP are classified as either Amendments or Administrative Modifications (see below). Each has a different approval process, based on our adopted criteria. To keep the TIP financially constrained, a cost increase or even schedule change may require a funding offset from another project. Many of these changes are requested by the project sponsor.
Amendments
An Amendment involves a major change to the TIP or an already programmed project. It can include adding or removing a project, substantially increasing or decreasing federal funds for a project, or promoting or deferring a project's construction year. Amendments require a 15-day public comment period and DCTC approval. Below are some examples of actions that require an Amendment:
- Addition or removal of a federally-funded transportation project
- Funding increase or decrease of more than 25 percent of the total federal share
- Addition of a Construction/Construction Inspection phase to a federally-funded highway project
- Change from a non-federal to a federal funding source
Administrative Modifications
An Administrative Modification involves a minor change to a project's cost, schedule, or scope, and does not require public review or formal approval.
Amendments (FFY 2023-2027 TIP) (all files .pdf)
DCTC Amendment #23-01
DCTC Amendment #23-02
DCTC Amendment #23-03
DCTC Amendment #23-04
DCTC Amendment #23-05
Administrative Modifications (FFY 2023-2027 TIP) (all files .pdf)
DCTC Admin Mod #23-A
DCTC Admin Mod #23-B
DCTC Admin Mod #23-C
DCTC Admin Mod #23-D
DCTC Admin Mod #23-E
DCTC Admin Mod #23-F
DCTC Admin Mod #23-G
DCTC Admin Mod #23-H
DCTC Admin Mod #23-I
DCTC Admin Mod #23-J
DCTC Admin Mod #23-K
DCTC Admin Mod #23-L
DCTC Admin Mod #23-M
Purpose
The TIP represents our five-year list of federally-funded transportation projects in Dutchess County. It includes projects that are wholly or partially paid for with funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) or Federal Transit Administration (FTA). To ensure that the public has an accurate understanding of how federal funds are actually spent on transportation projects, federal transportation law requires that organizations responsible for approving the TIP publish an annual listing of project obligations: Annual Listing of Obligated Projects for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024 (.pdf).
Please note that during the course of progressing a project, its cost, schedule, or scope may change, which may necessitate a modification to the TIP. Though we routinely update project listings to reflect the most accurate information available, the TIP is not meant to provide real-time, accounting-level precision of project cost and schedules.
What are project obligations?
Think of this as setting up a checking account for a purchase and then making an initial deposit. In order to begin work on any phase of a transportation project, federal funds must be obligated. This means that money is set aside for that project (i.e., deposited in the "checking account" for the project), which can then be used to pay bills. Project expenses may include costs from an engineering consultant or construction contractor, or for actual construction materials.
Do project obligations mean the work is underway?
Not always. Project obligations are made to allow a project to begin, but it takes time to get work underway once a phase is obligated. For example, once the construction phase is obligated, the project can then be advertised for bids. The advertisement period can vary depending on the size and complexity of the project. Bids are then opened and verified and the project awarded to a contractor. This process can create monthslong lags between the initial obligation and noticeable work performed at the location. If you have a question on the status of a specific project, we recommend contacting the project sponsor.
Project Listing
Our current Obligation Report (.pdf) lists projects that had federal funds obligated during FFY 2024 (October 1, 2023–September 30, 2024). The report is split into two parts: one for FHWA funded projects and the other for FTA projects. The report includes basic data about each obligated project, such as the Project Identification Number (PIN), project description and sponsor, total federal cost, the amount of federal funds programmed, and the amount of federal funds obligated.
