Statewide & urban/MPO transportation planning - FY 2026 tpwp

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $4.2 million in formula grant funding to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Division of Intermodal on June 26, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) for Statewide and Urban/Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Planning activities in Fiscal Year 2026. This award supports Georgia's ongoing transportation planning and coordination efforts as authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The formula-based allocation reflects GDOT's role as the state's primary transportation planning agency responsible for developing comprehensive multimodal transportation strategies in coordination with federal partners.

Under this planning grant, GDOT will conduct statewide and urban/MPO transportation planning activities that form the foundational planning infrastructure for Georgia's broader transportation system. These planning efforts typically include development and updates to Unified Planning Work Programs (UPWPs), comprehensive transportation planning across highways and multimodal systems, data analytics and geographic information systems services, and coordination with multiple Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Regional Commissions throughout Georgia. The funding supports the planning, coordination, and analytical work necessary to guide transportation investment decisions and ensure compliance with federal planning requirements across the state's transportation network.