Salem-keizer-turner MPO planning SFY26

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) $829,094.59 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on June 2, 2025. This formula grant funds planning activities for the Salem-Keizer-Turner Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) during State Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026), as outlined in the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The UPWP serves as the comprehensive guide for transportation planning activities to be conducted during the fiscal year, establishing priorities and directing planning efforts across the MPO region.

As the state's primary transportation agency, ODOT administers this planning funding to support the multimodal transportation planning capabilities and infrastructure development needs of the Salem-Keizer-Turner MPO. The grant enables ODOT to coordinate planning activities with local municipalities and county transportation departments, consistent with the federally assisted, state-administered structure of the Highway Planning and Construction program. These planning funds support the foundational work necessary for subsequent project selection, environmental review, and infrastructure development within the MPO's jurisdiction.

Project description

Planning funds for projects identified in state fiscal year 2026 of the unified planning work program (UPWP). The UPWP is a guide for transportation planning activities to be conducted over the course of each state fiscal year (july 1 to june 30).