SPR planning - part 1 - FY2026 & FY2027 - work program

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) received a Formula Grant of $200,122.50 from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research program (CFDA 20.505), awarded on July 1, 2025. This grant funds the development of the SPR Planning - Part 1 Work Program for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2029. The project, managed by Christos Xenophontos, supports comprehensive statewide transportation planning activities designed to develop long-range transportation plans, transportation improvement programs, and technical studies that enhance mobility, safety, and connectivity across Rhode Island's transportation system.

Under this award, RIDOT will conduct planning activities in accordance with Federal Transit Administration guidance, including the development of Unified Planning Work Programs and coordination with Metropolitan Planning Organizations within the state. The formula grant mechanism allocates planning resources to states for statewide planning functions and enables pass-through distribution to eligible planning entities. These planning activities support Rhode Island's balanced and coordinated multimodal transportation planning efforts while incorporating public input for transportation system design and project selection decisions.

Project description

SPR planning - part 1 - FY2026 & FY2027 - work program - project manager - christos xenophontos