As the RTPA, BCAG is required to prepare a Regional Transportation Improvement program (RTIP) every two years.  The purpose of the RTIP is to identify programming recommendations for the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).  The STIP is comprised of two components, the RIP for projects nominated by regional agencies in California, such as BCAG and the Interregional Improvement Program (IIP) for projects nominated by Caltrans.  The STIP is adopted by the California Transportation Commission.

The 2010 RTIP indicates the area's short-term plan for use of RIP and IIP dollars for transportation projects over the next five fiscal years beginning July 1, 2010.  Unfortunately, as a result of insufficient funding for the STIP due to the economy, projects are primarily existing projects that are being carried forward. The draft 2010 RTIP for Butte County is available for review and comment.  The public is encouraged to participate and provide input to the RTIP or any other BCAG planning function. The RTIP document is available for review on the Internet at www.bcag.org as available at each of the Butte County public libraries.  Comments on the RTIP are requested by January 25, 2010.

The 2010 RTIP is scheduled to be adopted by the BCAG Board of Directors at their January 28, 2010 Board meeting at the City of Chico Council Chambers at 9:00 a.m. located at 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.

Questions regarding the RTIP can be directed to Ivan Garcia, Programming Manager at BCAG at 530-879-2468 or by e-mail at igarcia@bcag.org.