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WACOSA FY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

The Saint Cloud Area Planning Organization (APO) is in charge of developing a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is a federally mandated, annually prepared document that contains highway, transit, and other transportation projects for which federal funds are programmed during a four-year period within the metropolitan area.

APO staff is in the process of completing the fiscal years 2027-2030 TIP and is asking for your opinion on these proposed federally-funded projects.

Please note that sometimes a jurisdiction may be awarded federal funds for a specific future year – like 2029 for example – but the jurisdiction may choose to construct the project sooner – in 2027 for example – and then reimburse themselves with the federal funds when they receive them. This is known as Advanced Construction. This survey does not include projects that have already been constructed and are only waiting on federal reimbursement through the Advanced Construction process.

Thank you.
Photo of a WACOSA vehicle parked outside of the WACOSA ThriftWorks! facility in Waite Park.
1.WACOSA has one project programmed to receive federal funding during the time period of fiscal years 2027 through 2030. Please tell us how important this project is to you and to regional transportation.
Very Important.
Important.
Somewhat Important.
A Little Important.
Not Important.
No Opinion.
WACOSA is proposing to purchase one Class 200 vehicle (mini van) to expand its transportation services in 2027. The estimated project cost is $93,300 with $74,640 coming from federal funding and $18,660 coming from local funding sources.
2.If there was sufficient funding for WACOSA to add one project to be considered for future federal transportation funding opportunities, what project would you add?
3.In thinking about the variety of ways you use the Saint Cloud region's surface transportation network (driving, walking, biking, transit), overall, how well does the region's transportation network work for you TODAY?
The network is terrible!
The network works OK. Needs improvement.
The network works perfectly!
4.What is one thing about the region's surface transportation network that you hope stays the same over the next FIVE years?
5.How does the current transportation network (roads, bridges, walking/biking infrastructure, transit, etc.) impact your daily life?
6.What do you feel should be done within the next FIVE years to improve your travel experience in the Saint Cloud area?
7.Which of the following issues do you feel needs to be the MAIN focus regarding regional transportation in the Saint Cloud area?
8.Do you have any other thoughts or comments about the draft FY 2027-2030 TIP that you would like us to know?
9.If you would like to be kept informed about the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) or other APO planning activities, please enter your email below. The APO DOES NOT sell or provide your personal information to anyone else, ever.
10.How did you hear about the APO's draft fiscal years 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program outreach efforts?
The following questions are OPTIONAL, but completing them will help us understand if we are reaching all segments of the population.
11.What is your gender?
12.In what city do you reside?
13.What is your age?
14.With what ethnicity do you most identify?
15.How many people live in your household?
16.What was your total household income last year?
17.Do you have a physical disability?
18.Where were you born?
19.What is the primary language spoken in your home?