September 2026

NEPA MPO Long Range Transportation Plan Public Survey Now Open!

The NEPA MPO is updating its Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The LRTP identifies the major transportation projects, programs and policies needed for the next twenty-five years. As part of the LRTP development, the NEPA MPO is gathering input.  You can share your priorities and pinpoint transportation needs within your community by taking the online Transportation Survey.

Learn more about the NEPA MPO Long Range Transportation Plan, click here.

PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund

Application Period Closes October 30, 2026 

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is now accepting applications for funding through its Multimodal Transportation Fund for 2027-2028. The deadline to apply is October 30, 2026 at 4:00pm EST. 

Funding can be used to coordinate local land use with transportation assets to enhance existing communities; for projects related to streetscapes, lighting, sidewalk enhancement and pedestrian safety; for projects improving connectivity or utilization of existing transportation assets; and for projects related to transit-oriented development. Municipalities, counties, school districts, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, ports, rail freight and passenger rail entities are eligible to apply. A local match of 30% is required. More information can be found on the PennDOT website here.

DCED Local Share Account Statewide Program is Open!

Application Period Closes November 30

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)is currently accepting applications for funding through its Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide Program for 2026-2027. The application period closes on November 30, 2026. 

Funding can be used for projects that improve the quality of life in the community. Eligible projects include acquisition or demolition, purchase of machinery or equipment, construction, including renovation or rehabilitation, and infrastructure projects. 

Municipalities, counties, economic development organizations, COGs, land banks, and redevelopment authorities are eligible to apply. There is no local match required for the LSA program. More information can be found on the DCED website here. 

NEPA MPO Adopts 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program!

The NEPA MPO approved the 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) on June 16, 2026. The TIP identifies the region's highest priority transportation projects, develops a multi-year program of implementation and identifies available funding for the programmed project phases.

The public, as well as local, state, and federal agencies were involved in the update to the TIP, which goes into effect on October 1, 2026. The TIP covers a four-year period, must be fiscally constrained, and is updated every two years. To learn more about the 2027-2030 TIP, please click here.

NEPA staff have developed a 2027 TIP Storymap explaining the TIP development process and highlighting key TIP projects across the MPO region. It can be found here.

NEPA staff have also developed an interactive online map of the 2027-2030 TIP projects. It can be viewed here or by clicking on the map below.

Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA) has partnered with PennDOT to offer the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) training series in all seven NEPA counties: Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill, and Wayne. 

Temporary Traffic Control

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Stroud Township Building

1211 North 5th St.

Stroudsburg, PA 18360

(570) 421-3362

Traffic Signs Basics

Tuesday, October 8, 2026

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Stroud Township Building

1211 North 5th St.

Stroudsburg, PA 18360

(570) 421-3362

Winter Maintenance

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Delaware Township Municipal Building

116 Wilson Hill Road,

Dingman's Ferry, PA 18328

(570) 828-2347

Full Depth Reclamation

Thursday, April 15, 2027

8:00 a.m.–12:00p.m.

Dingman Township Firehall

680 Log Tavern Rd,

Milford, PA 18337

(570) 686-3696

NEPA is scheduling additional Fall and Winter 2026 classes. Please contact Daniel Yelito, Transportation Services Manager, at 570-655-5581 ext. 264 or email dyelito@nepa-alliance.org if you are interested in holding an LTAP class in your area. 

Also, please reach out to us to connect your municipality to LTAP's technical experts with a Tech Assist that is available to help you troubleshoot almost any local transportation maintenance or safety concern, which provides customized guidance to a host of transportation-related issues.

LTAP will also continue offering online classes, webinars, and virtual drop-in sessions. To register for classes or learn more about upcoming virtual offerings, visit the PennDOT LTAP website.