FY 2027 metropolitan planning organization unified planning program, nctcog dallas/fort worth

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Texas Department of Transportation $4,362,921.58 on August 27, 2026, under the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research program (CFDA 20.505) to support the FY 2027 Metropolitan Planning Organization Unified Planning Program for the North Central Texas Council of Governments Dallas/Fort Worth region.

The award funds metropolitan transportation planning activities within the Dallas/Fort Worth urbanized area, where the program assists states and Metropolitan Planning Organizations with development of transportation improvement programs, long-range transportation plans, and technical planning services. The program emphasizes public input for transportation system design and project selection.

TxDOT serves as the designated state transportation agency administering the formula grant program and distributing federal funds to the MPO within its jurisdiction. Performance extends through December 5, 2033, with work performed in Texas.