MPO outlines FY27-28 UPWP changes, travel-demand model update and regional grant partnerships The Lubbock MPO told the Transportation Policy Committee it is shifting to a two-year UPWP cycle, proposing amendments to carry forward special studies (LUCA, GIS), planning-level project readiness tasks, and a travel-demand model update; staff highlighted collaboration with SPAG and a TTU-related $1.8M award.

The Lubbock MPO is revolutionizing its planning approach with a two-year UPWP cycle and a crucial travel-demand model update, all while securing a significant $1.8 million grant!

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Lubbock MPO pursues $21 million BUILD grant for Loop 88 ' knuckle/interchange At its Feb. 17 meeting the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization's policy committee discussed staff's plan to apply for a $21 million BUILD grant to fund a knuckle/roundabout tabletop connecting phases of the Loop 88/US 84 project; staff sought partner letters and committed to TAC review before final action.

Lubbock MPO is stepping up to secure a groundbreaking $21 million BUILD grant for the Loop 88 project, marking its first-ever attempt to enhance safety and innovation in local transportation!

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MPO sets funding philosophy: assigns Category 2 to Loop 88, prioritizes local off-system use of Category 7 while protecting constrained projects After extended discussion Oct. 21, the Lubbock MPO policy committee voted unanimously to adopt a funding-philosophy resolution that assigns Category 2 funding priority to Loop 88, directs future emphasis of Category 7 toward local off-system projects, and adds a clause protecting currently constrained Cat 7 projects (including Loop 88 phase 3d and:

Lubbock's MPO just made a game-changing decision by prioritizing funding for Loop 88 while ensuring that vital projects stay protected—what does this mean for your commute?

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Funding Comparison Reveals $25M Loss in 2026 UTP Allocations Presentation highlights funding discrepancies between 2025 and draft 2026 UTP allocations.

Lubbock faces a staggering $25.4 million drop in transportation funding for 2026, putting future projects at risk!

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Texas officials finalize plans for Interstate 27 linking Lubbock and Amarillo Federal Highway Administration approves upgrade to Interstate standards for 4.2-mile corridor.

Lubbock is on the brink of a transportation revolution with the finalization of Interstate 27, promising economic growth and improved connectivity for the region!

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TxDOT and Lubbock officials discuss funding challenges for Loop 88 and Alcove projects Officials emphasize urgent need to fund Loop 88 while addressing Alcove project complexities.

Lubbock's Transportation Policy Committee is at a critical crossroads, debating how to fund essential projects like Loop 88 and the urgent Alcove initiative amidst growing community pressures.

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Wilford officials push for Alcove project federalization amid funding concerns City representatives advocate for prioritizing Alcove project to secure federal funding opportunities.

The Lubbock community is rallying to prioritize the Alcove project, overcoming challenges to secure vital federal funding for improved transportation infrastructure.

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