(UPWP)
The current Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) presents, in detail, how the MIC will use federal, state, and local planning funds to meet federal metropolitan planning requirements. It describes the transportation planning and administrative activities we will carry out during the current calendar year as well as the budget to accomplish that work.
Each UPWP covers a two year period, however, the UPWP is developed and approved annually. Its second year is provisional and is only used to help the MIC, its members and its funding agencies understand upcoming planning tasks and budgetary needs.
The MIC Director develops the UPWP for the upcoming two years in consultation with partner jurisdictions. The final document is adopted by the MIC Policy Board and approved by MnDOT, WisDOT, FHWA and FTA. The UPWP may be amended or administratively modified as needed, to reflect changes in funding or project scope. (See the “Development & Approvals Process” tab, below).
The overall objectives of the UPWP are:
The MIC’s planning activities are supported by funding from:
The Draft 2027-2028 MIC Work Program and Budget will be presented for discussion at the September 2026 TAC and MIC Policy Board meetings.
The final will be presented for approval in October.
Comments or questions about the draft UPWP should be directed to Ron Chicka (contact info at right) through September 23, 2026.
Planning projects proposed for inclusion in the MIC’s 2027-2028 work program were presented and discussed at the August TAC and MIC meetings.
The draft UPWP will be presented for review and comment in September and the final will be presented for adoption by the MIC Policy Board in October.
Final approvals received from MnDOT, WisDOT, FTA and FHWA. The tasks and budget listed in the 2026-2027 UPWP will be effective January 1, 2026.
The final 2026-2027 Unified Transportation Planning Work Program and Budget (UPWP) was presented to and adopted by the MIC Policy Board at its 10/15/25 meeting.
After receiving approvals from MnDOT, FTA and FHWA, it will be effective January 1, 2026.
The Draft 2026-2027 MIC Work Program and Budget will be presented for discussion at the September 2025 TAC and MIC Policy Board meetings.
The final will be presented for approval in October.
Comments or questions about the draft UPWP should be directed to Ron Chicka (contact info at right) through September 30.
Planning projects proposed for inclusion in the MIC’s 2026-2027 work program were presented and discussed at the August TAC and MIC meetings.
The draft UPWP will be presented for review and comment in September and the final will be presented for adoption by the MIC Policy Board in October.
To augment the tasks identified within the current work plan and budget (UPWP), the MIC is acquiring consultant assistance to redesign the dsmic.org website to improve our online presence, visitor experience, and the ease with which staff can post to the site.
To do this, we are re-allocating existing funds in the amount of $24,000 from both Personnel and Direct Expense budget lines to cover the consultant cost for this task (with some added funds included to compensate for related tasks to be conducted by MIC staff). Approximately 70% of the cost will be derived from unused funds from the Personnel side of the budget; 30% derived from elements of the Direct side of the budget. Combined, this total will then be moved to the Administration code number of the MICs budget for 2025. All work on the website update is scheduled to be completed by the end of the calendar year.
Presented to the MIC Policy Board at its regularly-scheduled meeting on August 20, 2025. No action was required for an Administrative Modification, in accordance with MnDOT’s UPWP guidance.
Final approvals received from MnDOT, WisDOT, FTA and FHWA. The tasks and budget listed in the 2025-2026 UPWP will be effective January 1, 2025.
The final 2025-2026 Unified Transportation Planning Work Program and Budget (UPWP) was presented to and adopted by the MIC Policy Board at its 10/16/24 meeting.
After receiving approvals from MnDOT, FTA and FHWA, it will be effective January 1, 2025.
The draft 2025-2026 MIC Work Program and Budget was presented for discussion at the September 2024 TAC and MIC meetings.
The final will be presented for approval in October.
View presentation about the draft 2025-2026 MIC Work Program and Budget
New planning projects proposed for inclusion in the MIC’s 2025-2026 work program were presented and discussed at the August TAC and MIC meetings.
View presentation about the draft 2025-2026 MIC Work Program and Budget
A UPWP is a document that lists the projects, priorities and tasks that an MPO will undertake over the course of no less than one calendar year (CFR 420.101). The UPWP is required because the federal government must authorize activities that use FWHA planning funds.
The MIC’s UPWP covers two calendar years and includes descriptions of the planning activities anticipated for the year, as well as the allocation of state and federal funds associated with each activity. The UPWP also specifies who will perform each activity (MIC staff or contractors), a detailed schedule for completing the work, and the resulting deliverables and products. It is mandated by the joint Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Association in their transportation planning guidelines as a condition for receiving federal planning funds.
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