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Review and Approval of the Annual Update of the Draft List of Priority Projects (LOPP)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Pursuant to Section 339.175(8), Florida Statutes, Florida MPOs are required to annually develop and submit a List of Priority Projects (LOPP) to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The LOPP is based upon the following:
* the approved Long-Range Transportation Plan (2050 LRTP for Hernando-Citrus MPO)
* the Strategic Intermodal System Plan
* the Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP)
* transportation management systems, and
* the MPO's public involvement procedures.
The LOPP includes both Major Improvement/Congestion Management Projects and Transportation Alternative Projects (sidewalks, trails, etc.). Changes from the prior year's LOPP are reflected in redline/strikethrough text in the attached draft and also the items discussed at the April 23, 2026, meetings of the Committees. This year's draft reflects additional consideration factors in columns for the Transportation Alternative projects providing information to assist in the decision-making aspect of the prioritization process.
On May 28, 2026, the MPO's Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), and Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) will review the draft LOPP and provide recommendations for approval. Any further recommendations from these committees will be incorporated and brought forward to the MPO Board on June 4, 2026. Appendix C of the FY2027-FY2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) will subsequently be updated to reflect the LOPP version adopted by the MPO Board on June 4, 2026.
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LEGAL NOTE
Pursuant to Chapter 339.175, Florida Statutes, the Hernando-Citrus MPO Board has the authority to take the recommended action.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Hernando-Citrus MPO Board review and approve the annual update of the List of Priority Projects (LOPP) and include it as...
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