BMPO Transportation Project Amendment – Public Comment Period

TRANSPORTATION NEWS RELEASE

January 30, 2026
From:
Kelli Kennedy, BMPO Program Coordinator
541-693-2122, kkennedy@bendoregon.gov

The Bend Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (BMPO) Policy Board will consider approval of one amendment to the 2024-2027 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) at their regularly scheduled meeting on February 20th, at 12:00 pm.

A 21-day public comment period for the amendment is open through February 19, 2026. Public comments can be submitted via email to kkennedy@bendoregon.gov or during Public Comment at the hybrid (in person and online) BMPO Policy Board meeting. Meeting information will be posted on the BMPO Policy Board webpage one week prior to the meeting date.

Below is a summary of the proposed amendment.

Project Name: US97 Culvert Corridor Phase 2

• Project Number: 23071
• Project Description: Design repairs and replacements for poor and critical culverts on priority routes to avoid unsafe driving conditions and delays caused when culverts fail.
• Current Project Total: $468,430
• New Project Total: $468,430
• Description of Changes: Advance the Preliminary Engineering phase from 2027 to deliver in federal fiscal year 2026.
  BMPO MTIP webpage