SIMPCO Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Amendments

The Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is in the process of amending the 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan with approval scheduled for October 9, 2025.  The Long-Range Transportation Plan is a guiding document of information on existing transportation related systems and to project future needs based on locally derived goals, and objectives to support growth in the region. The amendments include

1.Table 8.4 Historical and Projected Federal and State Funding needs to be updated to show NHPP-NE projected funds for 2025-2035 to $98,000,000. 

  2. Table 8.10 Proposed DOT’s Projects 2025-2035 needs to be updated to program NE DOT Maintenance & Preservation project at a total estimated cost of $123,600,000 with $98,000,000 Federal participation (NHPP-NE) and $25,600,000 state funds.  

The proposed amendments are now available for public comment. The 2045 LRTP amendment can be viewed at SIMPCO or on the SIMPCO website:  https://simpco.org/divisions/transportation-planning

On request, SIMPCO can provide a hard copy of the document, or it may be viewed at the SIMPCO office: 6401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City, IA

SIMPCO staff will be providing public input open house to review and comment on the proposed 2045 LRTP amendment on October 1, 2025, from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. at SIMPCO (6401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City, IA).  The public may also participate electronically, please contact SIMPCO for login information.

Please submit all comments on the 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan amendments to Michelle Bostinelos, Executive Director, SIMPCO: (712) 279-6286 or by email at mbostinelos@simpco.org.  The public comment period ends on October 6, 2025.

SIMPCO MPO Public Input meetings are open to all individuals.  Any person with special needs requiring reasonable accommodation or transportation to participate in a Public Input meeting should contact the SIMPCO office at 712-279-6286 at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting.