TIP Amendments to be presented at the GTC Planning Committee meeting on May 14, 2026, and to the meeting of the GTC Board on June 11, 2026.

Amending the FFYs 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program / Proposed Council Resolutions 26-20 through 26-27
 

NYSDOT and RGRTA have requested changes to the FFYs 2026-2030 TIP. The TIP Development Committee (TDC) reviewed the proposed changes on April 23, 2026, and recommends favorable action for Proposed Council Resolutions 26-20 through 26-27.

The amendment requests and supporting documents have been grouped and are provided for your consideration in the following attachments:

1.    Attachment A – TIP Amendments (#1 – 8)
2.    Attachment B – Proposed Council Resolutions 26-20 through 26-27

Recommended Action:
Recommend action by the GTC Board on Proposed Council Resolutions 26-20 through 26-27, amending the FFYs 2026-2030 TIP.

 
Attachment A – TIP Amendments

Main Office Funded Projects 

1.    Proposed Council Resolution 26-20 (Adding the Rt 14 and Rt 318/Thruway (Exit 42) Intersection Safety Enhancement Project)  
(PIN 401452) – NYSDOT

•    Add a Project with a Total Cost of $1,200,000 ($1,200,000 Federal);
•    Add a FFY 2026 Scoping Phase totaling $550,000 ($550,000 Federal);
•    Add a FFY 2026 Preliminary Design Phase totaling $550,000 ($550,000 Federal);
•    Add a FFY 2029 Detailed Design Phase totaling $100,000 ($100,000 Federal).

The source of Federal Aid is the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), managed by NYSDOT-Main Office.  

NYSDOT’s request is to add this project to the TIP. This project will provide safety enhancements to the intersection of NYS Routes 14 and 318/Thruway (Exit 42) in the Town of Phelps, Ontario County. The construction phases will be programmed in future years. There are no impacts to Planning Targets and no impacts on any other projects.

2.    Proposed Council Resolution 26-21 (Adding the Intersection Safety Enhancement Study Project)
(PIN 480679) – NYSDOT

•    Add a Project with a Total Cost of $750,000 ($750,000 Federal);
•    Add a FFY 2026 Scoping Phase totaling $345,000 ($345,000 Federal);
•    Add a FFY 2026 Preliminary Design Phase totaling $345,000 ($345,000 Federal);
•    Add a FFY 2028 Detailed Design Phase totaling $60,000 ($60,000 Federal).

The source of Federal Aid is the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), managed by NYSDOT-Main Office.  Funding is provided by NYSDOT Main Office utilizing Toll Credits to allow for 100% Federal Aid.  

NYSDOT’s request is to add this project to the TIP. This project will review five intersections in Monroe and Ontario Counties for potential intersection safety enhancements. Construction phases will be programmed in future years. There are no impacts to Planning Targets and no impacts on any other projects.

Planning Target Funded Projects

3.    Proposed Council Resolution 26-22 (Adding the Hydrogen Fueler Boil-Off Capture System Project)
(482377) – RGRTA

•    Add a New Project with a Total Cost of $1,062,500 ($850,000 Federal);
•    Add an FFY 2026 Other Phase of $1,062,500 ($850,000 Federal).

The source of Federal Aid is Congressionally Directed Spending. Matching funds are provided by RGRTA.

RGRTA’s request is to add this project to the TIP. This project will install a hydrogen fueler boil-off capture system at the RTS East Main Street campus.

4.    Proposed Council Resolution 26-23 (Decreasing the Total Cost of the Replace 40-ft Buses Project (FFY 26)
(PIN 482320) – RGRTA

•    Change the project description from “Replace 29 40-ft transit buses” to “Replace 22 40-ft transit buses”;
•    Decrease the Total Cost from $24,408,291 ($5,741,313 Federal) to $20,148,641 ($5,741,313 Federal);
•    Decrease the FFY 2026 Other Phase from $24,408,291 ($5,741,313 Federal) to $20,148,641 ($5,741,313 Federal).

The source of existing Federal Aid is Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Program. Matching funds are provided by RGRTA.

RGRTA is requesting this change to align with RGRTA’s Capital Improvement Plan and the FTA Program of Projects.

5.    Proposed Council Resolution 26-24 (Increasing the Total Cost of the Preventive Maintenance – RTS & RTS Access (FFY 2026) Project)
(PIN 482314) – RGRTA

•    Increase the Total Cost from $8,525,960 ($6,820,768 Federal) to $16,691,630 ($13,353,304 Federal);
•    Increase the FFY 2026 Other Phase from $8,525,960 ($6,820,768 Federal) to $16,691,630 ($13,353,304 Federal).

The source of existing Federal Aid is Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Program. Matching funds are provided by RGRTA.

RGRTA is requesting this change to align with RGRTA’s Capital Improvement Plan and the FTA Program of Projects.

6.    Proposed Council Resolution 26-25 (Increasing the Total Cost of the Replace Paratransit Buses (FFY26) Project)
(PIN 482327) – RGRTA

•    Increase the Total Cost from $1,452,158 ($1,161,726 Federal) to $1,923,000 ($1,538,400 Federal);
•    Increase the FFY 2026 Other Phase from $1,452,158 ($1,161,726 Federal) to $1,923,000 ($1,538,400 Federal);
•    Change the project description from “Replace 10 Paratransit Buses” to “Replace 13 Paratransit Buses”;
•    Change the Federal Fund source from FTA Section 5307 to the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Program.

The source of existing Federal Aid is the FTA 5307 Program. Matching funds are provided by RGRTA.

RGRTA is requesting this change to align the paratransit bus replacement schedule with RGRTA’s Capital Improvement Plan and the FTA Program of Projects. RGRTA is changing the source of Federal Aid from the FTA 5307 Program to the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Program.

7.    Proposed Council Resolution 26-26 (Decrease the Total Cost of the Replace 40-ft Buses (FFY 27) Project)
(PIN 482366) – RGRTA

•    Decrease the Total Cost from $14,004,370 ($11,203,496 Federal) to $5,828,750 ($4,663,000 Federal);
•    Decrease the number of Transit Vehicles from 16 to 6;
•    Change the Federal Fund source from the Urbanized Area Formula Program (Section 5307) to the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ).

The source of existing Federal Aid is the FTA 5307 Program. Matching funds are provided by RGRTA.

RGRTA is requesting this change to reflect the updated Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan in the RGRTA 2026-2027 Comprehensive Strategic Plan & Financial Plan.

8.    Proposed Council Resolution 26-27 (Adding the 2026 FTA Section 5310 projects)
(PINs 482379 through 482387)– NYSDOT

Add nine (9) projects with a Total Cost of $2,588,448 ($1,824,854 Federal):
1.    Genesee Livingston Orleans Wyoming County Chapter NYSARC Inc – Vehicles
(PIN 482379)

Add a Project with a Total Cost of $242,062 ($193,650 Federal);
Add a FFY 26 Other phase of $242,062 ($193,650 Federal).

2.    Victor Association of Cultural & Performing Arts Inc. – Vehicle 
(PIN 482380)

Add a Project with a Total Cost of $121,031 ($96,825 Federal);
Add a FFY 26 Other phase of $121,031 ($96,825 Federal).

3.    Lifespan of Greater Rochester, Inc. – Mobility Management 
(PIN 482381)

Add a Project with a Total Cost of $327,918 ($262,335 Federal);
Add a FFY 26 Other phase of $327,918 ($262,335 Federal). 

4.    Episcopal Senior Life Communities, Inc. – Vehicles
(PIN 482382)

Add a Project with a Total Cost of $121,031 ($96,825 Federal);
Add a FFY 26 Other phase of $121,031 ($96,825 Federal).

5.    Catholic Charities Diocese of Rochester, Inc. – Operating Assistance
(PIN 482383)

Add a Project with a Total Cost of $557,464 ($200,067 Federal);
Add a FFY 26 Other phase of $557,464 ($200,067 Federal).

6.    St. Ann's Home for the Aged, Inc – Vehicle
(PIN 482384)

Add a Project with a Total Cost of $484,124 ($387,299 Federal);
Add a FFY 26 Other phase of $484,124 ($387,299 Federal).

7.    Independent Living for Seniors, Inc. – Vehicles
(PIN 482385)

Add a Project with a Total Cost of $484,124 ($387,299 Federal);
Add a FFY 26 Other phase of $484,124 ($387,299 Federal).

8.    NYSARC, Inc. Ontario County Chapter - Vehicles
(PIN 482386)

Add a Project with a Total Cost of $129,663 ($103,730 Federal);
Add a FFY 26 Other phase of $129,663 ($103,730 Federal).

9.    CDS MONARCH, INC. – Vehicle 
(PIN 482387)

Add a Project with a Total Cost of $121,031 ($96,825 Federal);
Add a FFY 26 Other phase of $121,031 ($96,825 Federal).

The source of Federal funds programmed is the FTA Section 5310 Program, managed by NYSDOT Main Office.