The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is metropolitan Chicago's agenda of surface transportation projects. The TIP lists all federally funded projects and regionally significant, non-federally funded projects programmed for implementation in the next four years. The TIP is updated and amended regularly through the CMAP Transportation Committee.  Amendments are posted on the committee minutes page for public comment one week prior to committee consideration.  Major project changes with the potential to affect the region's air quality undergo a conformity analysis, and are approved by the MPO Policy Committee.

The TIP helps both the transportation community and the general public track the use of local, state, and federal transportation funds. The TIP also helps MPO members, other transportation implementers, and planning organizations establish a transportation program that implements the goals of GO TO 2040. 

For more information about the TIP and individual projects, see these related pages:

TIP Data – Includes the online TIP database, interactive mapping tools and data summaries.  Check out the new TIP Dashboard that summarizes the projects and total funding programmed in the region.

TIP Documentation – Includes the full text of the TIP, summary text, Obligation Reports, and state and federal approval documentation.

TIP Programmer Resources – Includes forms, instructions, and other resources for programming and implementing agencies

TIP Archives – Includes documentation of past TIP programs.

The CMAP Transportation Committee has released a conformity amendment to the FFY 2010-2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).   This amendment is open for a public comment period of 30 days, from January 20, 2012 to February 20, 2012. Conformity analysis is part of the transportation modeling process that evaluates the impact of projects on air quality. On-road vehicle emissions are reviewed in certain years (currently 2016, 2020, 2030 and 2040) to determine that the region will reach national air quality goals. Please review the cover memo and list of conformity amendments on the following page. To make comments regarding the TIP amendment in writing, please write to the address below, ATTN TIP amendments.  Comments can also be made via e-mail or phone (312) 454-0400.