This comprehensive intermediate-level course provides an in-depth exploration of the complete Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) development process, from initial pre-programming through final adoption and implementation. Participants will gain practical knowledge of federal requirements, stakeholder engagement strategies, technical analysis methods, and emerging best practices in metropolitan transportation planning. The course covers all essential components, including public participation, project identification and evaluation, fiscal constraint, air quality conformity, and program documentation and approval processes. Course content is up to date through May 2026.
At the end of this course, you will be familiar with:
• Federal requirements for TIPs
• Pre-programming strategies and opportunities for alignment with the MTP
• Documentation strategies and approval processes
• Effective public engagement methods and meaningful stakeholder coordination techniques
• Project identification, evaluation, and prioritization methodologies
• Fiscal constraint requirements and revenue forecasting common practices
• Air quality conformity requirements and common practices
• Strategies to ensure timely TIP implementation of TIPs
Credentialing
Upon completion of this course, you will receive an MPO Institute Certificate; each course has a unique expiration date. Reference the Completion Rules at the bottom of the course content overview for the length of certificate.
AICP Planners may also claim credits through the APA for this course. This course qualifies for 8CM | 1 Law.
Recommended Pacing | 3 Weeks
This course is self-paced with 24/7 e-learning access, meaning you can take it at any time while the course is open. Because of the comprehensive subject matter and level of detail, it is recommended you space this course over three weeks at 4 modules and 1 quiz per week to effectively absorb and apply the material.
Recommended Learners
This intermediate-level course is open to anyone interested in metropolitan transportation planning. You do not need to work for or with an MPO to register for this course. However, this course is specifically built with the following audiences in mind:
• Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Staff
• MPO Committees/Boards members
• Local and Regional Project Sponsors
• State Department of Transportation (DOT) Liaisons
Disclosure
All purchases are final. You will have 180 days (~6 months) after registering to complete this course. If you do not complete it within that timeframe, you will automatically be unenrolled and lose access to materials. If you complete the course within that timeframe, you will receive your certificate upon completion, and retain access to the course until the expiration of your certificate. The MPO Institute retains the right to deactivate a course periodically to administer content updates as needed and this may briefly interrupt your access or require you to complete new material.
