MOTOR, working cooperatively with TxDOT, develops a work program of transportation projects known as the Transportation Improvement Program, or the TIP.  The TIP lists projects developed through a cooperative, comprehensive, and continuing transportation planning process.  The projects identified in the TIP are derived from the current Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP).

The TIP provides a short‐range planning document that will coordinate the transportation projects of the two Cities, two Counties, and the Odessa District of TxDOT with urban area needs.  The purposes of the TIP include:

• Identification of improvements recommended for advancement during the 4‐ year program;

• Identification of transportation improvement priorities;

• Realistic estimates of total costs and revenues for the program period; and

• Facilitating a cooperative, comprehensive, and continuing transportation planning process.
 

Funding for transportation improvements come from the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, TxDOT and local entities.  Most “off‐state‐highway‐system” projects require a local match (usually 20%) from the entity in which the project resides. Additionally, the participating entity is usually required to provide the necessary right‐of‐way and utility adjustments for “off‐state‐highway‐system” projects.

For further details outlining this program use this link (pdf)