ES.4.2. Transportation Investment Program
Table ES.2: MTP vs. TIP Overview Aspect
Transportation Investment Program (TIP) Master Transportation Plan (MTP)
Focuses on near- and medium-term delivery (1–10 years) Targeted, fundable projects aligned with MTP priorities 4-year- and 10-year (investment cycles and other funding windows) Fiscally constrained; integrates bond program and other funding streams Specific projects with phasing (design, ROW, construction) Drives implementation and prioritization for investment cycles TIP maximizes bond dollars and external funds advance MTP goals
Provides long-range buildout for mobility and growth (25+ years) Systemwide framework for future corridors, modes, and policies Long-term (strategic planning horizon) Conceptual; does not assign funding sources
The TIP marks a major shift in Fort Worth’s approach to transportation planning and delivery. Historically, the City’s bond program acted as the default transportation plan, with project selection driven by available funds at a single point in time. The TIP introduces a fiscally constrained, data-driven framework that prioritizes projects across multiple funding sources rather than relying solely on bonds. The TIP maximizes the impact of every dollar by combining strategic prioritization, phased implementation, and multi-source funding alignment. Key features of the TIP include: ■ Phased Project Delivery: Recognizes that large, complex projects (e.g., grade separations) cannot be completed in one investment cycle. Instead, projects are broken into phases, including design, ROW acquisition, environmental clearance, and construction, which are spread across multiple cycles. ■ Integrated Funding Strategy: Bonds are now one of several tools, alongside regional, state, federal, and private- sector funding, to accelerate delivery and maximize return on investment.
Purpose
Scope
Time Horizon
Funding Role
High-level corridors and modal strategies
Project Detail
Guides overall transportation policy and growth patterns
Decision-Making
TIP translates MTP’s vision into actionable investments
Relationship
The TIP changes this dynamic by embedding bond-funded projects into a multi-cycle, phased delivery strategy aligned with long-range goals. Table ES.2 compares the differences between the MTP and TIP, underscoring that while the MTP provides the long-term framework for mobility and growth, the TIP focuses on near- and medium-term delivery, so that investments address both immediate needs and future priorities. Together, MTP and the TIP create a buildout and project delivery framework that balances vision with practicality, helping Fort Worth build for both today and tomorrow.
■ Realistic Expectations: Sets achievable goals for each cycle, aligning short- and medium-term improvements with long- range objectives. ■ Performance-Based Framework : Aligns the TIP with federal (23 USC 150(b)) and TxDOT (House Bill 20, 2015) performance- based planning requirements, which use measurable data to guide transportation investment decisions. This approach supports coordinated short-, mid-, and long-range planning while strengthening Fort Worth’s competitiveness for federal and state funding partnerships—critical for delivering major projects such as railroad grade separations.
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