Local Interests Sample Clauses

Local Interests. The Montachusett MPO is responsible for planning and programming financial resources for a multi-modal transportation system for the Region. Nothing in the MOU shall preclude the Montachusett MPO’s ability to use the provisions of SAFETEA-LU (and its successors) to transfer funds between highway and transit uses. The TIP for the region shall contain a regional priority list of federal aid highway and transit projects in addition to a list of non-federal aid highway projects. Federal and non federal aid funds can be used for eligible state and municipal projects. MRPC staff shall provide the planning services to the Montachusett MPO. From time to time other parties may provide additional resources through the state planning program and through other resources. All transportation planning work undertaken by the MRPC staff shall be in an approved UPWP.