Town of Munster Indiana

NEWS FROM NIRPC - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 04, 2026
Contact:  Charles Bradsky
219-254-2509; cbradsky@nirpc.org

NIRPC to hold public comment period on an amendment to the 2026–2030 Transportation Improvement Program

The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) will hold a 21-day public comment period on an amendment to the 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The comment period begins February 4 and will end on February 25, 2026.  Amendment #26-05 contains an addition to the TIP titled Appendix 5 – TIP Revisions and clarifies the differences between the various types of TIP revisions.  It also updates the cost change thresholds for amendments and administrative modifications.  These changes implement a recommendation from USDOT that NIRPC amend its TIP revision procedures to be more consistent with INDOT and other Indiana MPOs.

NIRPC’s TIP is a short-range financial and spending plan for the utilization of federal transportation funding. These federal funds can be used for highway, transit, and non-motorized transportation projects. NIRPC's TIP includes projects undertaken by municipalities, counties, transit operators, and the State of Indiana. Federal planning regulations guide the preparation and development of the TIP documents.  Projects may be viewed by going to https://rtip.nirpc.org/ and clicking on the TIP Amendments tab.

Comments may be submitted until February 25, 2026, in the following ways: 
•    Online: Public Comment Form
•    Phone: 219-763-6060
•    United States Postal Service: NIRPC, 6100 Southport Road, Portage, IN 46368

All comments received during the 21-day public comment period will be compiled into a public comment report and responded to. This report will be made available to the public and distributed to the relevant NIRPC committees prior to any action on these items. It is anticipated that action will be taken at the March 3, 2026, meeting of the Transportation Committee, followed by the March 19, 2026, meeting of the NIRPC Executive Board.

Documents and information will be available for review at NIRPC’s website at www.nirpc.org. Requests for alternative formats may be directed to NIRPC by calling 219-763-6060, or by email at comments@nirpc.org. TTY users may use the Relay Indiana service by calling 711 or 800-743-3333.

NIRPC is the Metropolitan Planning Organization and Council of Governments for La Porte, Lake, and Porter counties in Northwest Indiana. Working collaboratively across the region, NIRPC coordinates regional comprehensive planning and programming for transportation, economic development, and environmental policy.