Transportation MPO

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Transportation Policy Committee convened on April 29, 2026, in Nicholasville to conduct its regular business. The meeting included four agenda items, two of which resulted in formal votes and two of which were presented for informational purposes. The committee approved the minutes from a prior meeting and adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 Unified Planning Work Program, accounting for the two votes taken during the session. Members also received informational presentations on a proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025–2028 Transportation Improvement Program and on the development timeline and proposed work priorities for the Fiscal Year 2027–2030 Transportation Improvement Program. One public comment was heard during the meeting.

Votes and Decisions

Two items were brought to a vote at the April 29, 2026 meeting, both passing unanimously.

• Approval of February 25, 2026 TPC Meeting Minutes 0:37: A motion was made to approve the minutes from the February 25, 2026 Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) meeting. The motion passed unanimously. No roll call vote was recorded.

• Resolution 2026-4 – Adoption of Fiscal Year 2027 Unified Planning Work Program 9:26: A motion was made to adopt Resolution 2026-4, approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Unified Planning Work Program. The motion passed unanimously. No roll call vote was recorded.

Public Comment

A public hearing was held regarding the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Unified Planning Work Program. 8:51 No public comments were submitted during the hearing.

Approval of Minutes

0:37

The meeting included consideration of the minutes from the February 25, 2026 TPC meeting. The item was brought forward for review and approval, and no key speakers or debate are recorded in connection with this agenda item. No concerns were raised during this portion of the meeting.

The minutes were approved.

Adoption of Fiscal Year 2027 Unified Planning Work Program

Resolution 2026-4 | 9:26

The board took up Resolution 2026-4, concerning the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), which functions as the operating budget for the NPL for the upcoming fiscal year.

Key speakers on this item included Mr. Riddick and Mr. Abidi, who led the presentation and discussion of the work program. The UPWP outlines the planned planning activities and associated funding for the fiscal year ahead, serving as the foundational budgetary document guiding the organization's work program priorities.

The resolution was approved by the board.

Proposed Amendment to Fiscal Year 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program

10:30

The meeting included a discussion regarding a proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Mr. Gooden presented the item, which centered on a right-of-way acquisition phase for roadway widening and reconstruction projects at two locations: Winchester Road and Polo Club Boulevard, and Haley Road.

The item was presented as informational in nature, providing members with an overview of the proposed TIP amendment and the scope of the associated roadway improvements. Right-of-way acquisition represents a key early phase in the project development process, preceding construction and allowing the necessary land to be secured for the planned widening and reconstruction work along these corridors.

No final action was taken on this item, as it was brought forward for discussion and informational purposes.

Development Timeline and Proposed Work Priorities for Fiscal Year 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program

18:37

This agenda item was presented as an informational discussion focused on the development timeline and proposed work priorities for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

Key Speaker: James Mill led the presentation and discussion on this item.

The discussion centered on outlining the development timeline and identifying proposed work priorities that will shape the next Transportation Improvement Program cycle covering fiscal years 2027 through 2030. This item was informational in nature, meaning no formal action or vote was taken as a result of the discussion.

No additional details regarding specific priorities, milestones, concerns raised, or debate outcomes are available in the source materials beyond what was presented above.