PUBLIC NOTICE FOR PROPOSED TIP AMENDMENT

Amendment One to the FFY 2007 – 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP)

Job Number and County	Job Description	Type Funds	Type/Phase Work	Federal Cost (x1000)	Total Cost (x1000)	Estimated Scheduling (FFY)
090196 (Benton)	Hwy 59 from Illinois River to Hwy 412 (S)	STP	Resurface &Shoulder	$4,800	$6,000	Delete
001966 (Ben/Wash)	Springdale Bypass (Hwy 412 West-Interstate I-540) (ROW)(F)	NHS	New Location	$1,600	$2,000	Delete
090241 (Benton)	Hwy 412 from Oklahoma State Line-Washington St. (F)	NHS	Major Widen	$6,400	$8,000	2009

The Northwest Arkansas Regional Transportation Study (NARTS) is inviting the public to comment on this amendment from April 12, 2007 until April 25, 2007. This amendment proposes that the designated funding amounts for the first two listed projects be shifted into the third listed project.

The NARTS Technically Advisory Committee and Policy Committee will vote regarding Amendment One after the public comment period at a joint TAC and Policy Committee scheduled for April 26, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. The 2007 – 2010 TIP is available for review at the NWA Regional Planning Commission office at 1311 Clayton Street in Springdale, Arkansas. The 2007 - 2010 TIP outlines state and federal aid transportation projects. A copy can be mailed upon request or viewed at www.nwarpc.com under the transportation tab. Written comments are encouraged. For more information contact the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission at 751-7125, ask for John.

This notice is in accordance with the 2030 Northwest Arkansas Regional Transportation; and the Federal Transportation Act, SAFETEA-LU; in cooperation with local agencies, the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration.