BCAG is responsible for preparing, adopting and submitting a Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) to Caltrans, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The FTIP is a programming document that identifies all regionally significant transportation projects and programs for Butte County that will be funded by federal, state, and local funding sources within the short-term horizon. Projects identified in the FTIP include those for:

• streets and roads
• highways
• transit
• safety
• bridge reconstruction
• enhancements
• other programs that receive federal dollars or require some type of federal approval

All FTIP material and amendments are developed in consultation with the appropriate local, state, federal agencies, the public, the BCAG Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) and BCAG Board, as required.  Comments or questions regarding the FTIP or any other BCAG planning or programming subject can be directed to Ivan Garcia, BCAG Programming Director by email at igarcia@bcag.org or by phone at the BCAG offices at 530-809-4616.  

BCAG will initiate the development of the 2025 FTIP in April 2024.  If you are interested in participating or would more information regarding the FTIP, please contact igarcia@bcag.org or call the bcag offices.  All information related to the FTIP will be posted here.

AMENDMENT #5 - Comment Period is March 11, 2024 through March 26, 2024.  The BCAG Board of Directors is scheduled to approve this amendment at their March 28, 2024 Board meeting.  This item was presented at the February 22, 2024 Board meeting. The purpose of this amendment is to program 4 new projects and update 2 existing projects as described below:

 

 

Town of Paradise – Roe Rd Extension Preliminary Engineering for Phase 2 Project. This amendment programs the preliminary engineering component only (PE) with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds and Local Transportation Climate Adaptation Program (LTCAP) funds.  The engineering studies are for a new 3 lane road with bicycle and pedestrian facilities from South Libby Rd to State Route 191/ Clark Rd. to address emergency evacuation needs highlighted by the 2018 Paradise Camp Fire. The project is exempt from a regional emissions analysis per the Environmental Protection Agency’s Transportation Conformity Rule Section 93.126 Exempt Projects, Table 2 “Other” indicating that Engineering to assess social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed action or alternatives to that action exempt.  In addition, this is a new project not currently in the 2020 RTP, therefore the 2020 RTP is being amended to include the project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FTIP Amendment Distribution Package     

BCAG Board of Directors Memorandum       

Interagency Consulation Review Package      

Project Details - Updated   

Project Details      

Summary of Changes    

Public Notice - Updated to reflect deleted project from the FTIP

Public Notice  

 

 

MODIFICATION #4 - FTA Section 5339 Program. The purpose of this modification was to update the MPO Comments where toll credits are identified. Financial or project description has not changed. This update was made to match grant submittal for the project. No other changes were made.

 

• BCAG 2023 FTIP Modification #4 Approval Letter

 

 

AMENDMENT #3 -  Comment period is June 20, 2023 through July 7, 2023. The purpose of this amendment is to program two new projects and make a technical correction to another as described below:

 

• Town of Paradise - Roe Rd Extension Project. This amendment programs $60.4 million of which $1.8 million is Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) funds and $58.6 million is from Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds (CDBG-DR). The scope of the project is to complete Phase 1 to close gaps to four (4) north-south roadways which serve disconnected residential areas with new roadway links serving long dead-end streets including South Libby, Edgewood and Sawmill Roads to Pentz. Project includes environmental for the future planned 5-mile section between Pentz Road and Skyway.  The project is capacity increasing, and therefore non-exempt and requires a new air quality emissions analysis and conformity determination.  In addition, this is a new project not currently in the 2020 RTP, therefore the 2020 RTP is being amended to include the project.

• Butte County – Cohasset Road Widening and Fire Safety Project.  This amendment programs $1.4 million in HIP funds to prepare a feasibility study and preliminary engineering studies. The feasibility study will investigate alternatives for improving traffic flow during evacuation events such as pull-outs, shoulder widening, or any other efficient use of the existing roadway cross-section to improve the emergency evacuation economy, including intelligent transportation solutions, sign messaging and a fire warning system.  Upon completion of this phase, the Butte County anticipates producing a chosen alternative and engineer’s estimate that may be used to seek future state and federal funding. The project does not add thru lanes or capacity. The project is exempt from a regional emissions analysis per the Environmental Protection Agency’s Transportation Conformity Rule Section 93.126 Exempt Projects, Table 2 “Safety” indicating that projects that correct, improve, or eliminate a hazardous location or feature are exempt.  In addition, this is a new project not currently in the 2020 RTP, therefore the 2020 RTP is being amended to include the project.

 

• Town of Paradise - Go Paradise / Skyway Link Project.  This amendment is a technical correction to change the description of providing Class II bike lanes to providing a Class I Bike/Ped Path as approved by the California Transportation Commission. There is no change in funding or schedule.  The project limits are on the Skyway between Bille Rd and Wagstaff Road.  This is an existing project programmed in the FTIP. The project does not add thru lanes or capacity. The project is exempt from a regional emissions analysis per the Environmental Protection Agency’s Transportation Conformity Rule Section 93.126 Exempt Projects, Table 2 “Air Quality” indicating that bicycle and pedestrian facilities are exempt.

 

FTIP Amendment Distribution Package    

BCAG Board of Directors Memorandum     

Comments Received         

Interagency Consultation Package    

Project Details Updated

Project Details    

Summary of Changes    

Public Notice     

 

 

AMENDMENT #02 - Comment period is May 10, 2023 through May 25, 2023. The purpose of this amendment is to update financials for nine (9) existing exempt projects and program four (4) new exempt FTIP projects.  Details regarding the amendment and projects are included below

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FTIP Amendment 02 Distribution Letter   

Project Details (CTIPS)  - To be used for RFAs by Project Sponsors to Local Assistance

BCAG Board of Directors Memorandum   

Comments Received       

Interagency Consultation Review Letter   

Toll Credit Summary through Amendment #2    

Public Notice    

Amendment #02 Summary of Changes       

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MODIFICATION #01 - This modificaiton updates the SHOPP Program and the local Highway Bridge Program Grouped listing:

 

Grouped Projects for Safety Improvements - SHOPP Collision Reduction Program. The purpose of this modification was to update the grouped listing to reflect a California Transportation Commission (CTC) time extension on project that should have carried into 23 TIP. The action taken by the Commission in June 2022 by Waiver 22-73 resulted in construction funds extending into the 2022/23 fiscal year. This project is a continuation from the 2021 FTIP period. This modification adds back in PPNO 2216 - SR 32 Near Chico, from Gianella Rd to Muir Ave, Install lighting, widen shoulders, upgrade end treatments at bridge approaches and rehab culverts.

Grouped Projects for Bridge Rehabilitation and Reconstruction - HBP Program. The purpose of this modification was to update the grouped listing to the list provided by Caltrans HQ dated 10/24/22. This list reflects the adding of the following projects to the grouped listing:
1. Bridge No. 12C0009L Skyway Rd WB, Over Butte Creek, 0.5 mile southeast of Humbug Rd. The scope of the project is to replace a 2-lane bridge with a new 2-lane bridge.
2. Bridge No. 12C0022, Oroville Gridley Hwy over Feather River , 1 mile east of Larkin Rd. This is a
Standalone Scour Countermeasure Project.
3. Bridge No. 12C0301, Cana Hwy over Pine Creek, 4 Mile west of State Route 99. This is a
Standalone Scour Countermeasure Project
This modification also:
4. Advances Bridge No. 12C0242, Ord Ferry over Little Chico Creek from FY 24/25 to FY 22/23 Per Caltrans at the request of Butte County from the 2024/25 fiscal year to the 2022/23 fiscal year without change to funding identified in the 10/24/22 grouped listing.

 

BCAG 2023 FTIP Administrative Modifcation Letter   

Summary of Changes    

 

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) prepares the FSTIP every two years in cooperation with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and Regional Transportation Planning Agencies in California.  The FSTIP is a federally mandated document that includes phases of capital and non-capital transportation projects prioritized to receive federal funding under Titles 23 and 49 of the United States Code during federal fiscal years 2021 through 2024.  It also includes regionally significant projects regardless of the funding source.   

 

Each of the state’s eighteen MPOs prepares a Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP), which includes state, local, and transit projects within its boundary.  These FTIPs are included in the FSTIP by reference.  The attached table provides website links to MPOs’ FTIPs.  Projects that are not located within an MPO boundary are directly listed in the FSTIP.