SEDA-COG MPO meets Jan. 30 in Lewisburg to address TIP, EV charging

The SEDA-COG Metropolitan Planning Organization will convene at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 30 in Lewisburg to take up updates to the regional Transportation Improvement Program and to advance planning for public electric vehicle charging. The meeting will be held at the SEDA-COG office, 201 Furnace Road, and will also be accessible by teleconference for residents across Union County and the region.

The agenda packet published by SEDA-COG lists a series of action items and administrative business, with transportation planning updates forming the core of discussion. The Transportation Improvement Program, or TIP, is the mechanism that programs federal and state transportation funds into specific projects and schedules; revisions considered at the meeting can affect which local road, bridge, transit, and bike-ped projects move forward and when construction or procurement is slated to occur. Separate agenda material highlights EV charging planning as a distinct area of focus, reflecting growing interest from municipalities, businesses, and commuters in expanding charging access.

Public participation procedures and Title VI and ADA accommodation guidance are included in the meeting materials. The packet notes that the session may be recorded and provides contact information for SEDA-COG Transportation Planning staff for residents or municipal officials seeking more detail or accommodations. Remote access options are explicit: callers may use (650) 419-1505 with Meeting ID 446230903 or join via the RingCentral link provided by SEDA-COG, enabling comment and observation without traveling to Lewisburg.

For Union County residents, the MPO meeting has practical consequences. TIP decisions determine grant timing and project prioritization that influence local traffic patterns, road safety investments, and the availability of transit or pedestrian improvements. EV charging planning addresses how and where public chargers could be located, affecting owners of rental properties, downtown businesses, and drivers who rely on public charging for longer commutes. Municipal planners and council members routinely use MPO action to align local budgets and permit processes with anticipated state and federal funding streams.

The scheduled public access and accommodations language signals an opportunity for community input before decisions are finalized. Residents who want to follow or participate can attend in person at 201 Furnace Road in Lewisburg or use the teleconference options listed in the agenda packet; SEDA-COG Transportation Planning staff can be contacted through the meeting materials for questions or Title VI/ADA accommodations. The outcomes from Jan. 30 will shape short-term project schedules and the region’s approach to electrifying transportation in the year ahead.