FY 2027 metropolitan planning organization unified planning program, houston/galveston area council hgac

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Texas Department of Transportation $4,257,553.76 on August 31, 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 Houston/Galveston Area Council.

The award funds metropolitan transportation planning activities, including development of long-range transportation plans and metropolitan transportation improvement programs with public input for project selection. TxDOT passes funding through to the Houston/Galveston Area Council, the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the urbanized area, consistent with the program's formula allocation structure whereby states distribute their Section 5305(d) apportionment to MPOs within their jurisdictions.

The award obligates $4,257,553.76 with a period of performance extending through December 5, 2033. Work is performed in Texas.