Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council

Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council The Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Tompkins County. has an MPO.

Who We Are: The Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Tompkins County. Every urbanized area over 50,000 in the U.S. Our job is to make sure local communities have a voice in deciding how federal transportation funds are spent. The ITCTC is a partnership of county, city, town, village, and state officials, along with transportation

agencies like TCAT. Staff support the work of two committees:
• Policy Committee – local leaders who make decisions.
• Planning Committee – technical professionals who develop recommendations. What We Do: We facilitate a safe, efficient, and sustainable multimodal transportation system for people who walk, bike, ride transit, or drive. Our key responsibilities include:
• Preparing the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP),
• Managing the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP),
• Collecting, analyzing and sharing transportation data, and
• Supporting local transportation-related initiatives, projects and studies. Why It Matters: The way we invest in roads, trails, and transit affects everything, from climate and safety to access to jobs, education, and services. The ITCTC helps local governments make coordinated, data-driven decisions that serve everyone.

Have you ever wondered what local roads, trails, culverts, bridges or sidewalks are scheduled for construction this year...
06/03/2026

Have you ever wondered what local roads, trails, culverts, bridges or sidewalks are scheduled for construction this year? There’s a new resource to help address this common question! Today, we officially launched an interactive online map that allows users to explore local transportation projects that are scheduled for construction work in 2026. Check it out and let us know what you think! https://tompkinscounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/interactivelegend/index.html?appid=932d93d791394e8eab8aa5fd309f6af3

05/20/2026

AMPO’s advocacy efforts continue today with additional meetings on Capitol Hill focused on transportation investment, regional planning, and infrastructure policy.

MPOs help ensure transportation decisions reflect local priorities while supporting broader regional and national goals. Collaboration remains essential to building a stronger transportation future for communities across the country.

05/20/2026

A barber in Cincinnati named Vernon Jackson started a project called the Gifted Program in 2021. The program provides free haircuts for children with special needs. According to Jackson, the idea began after hearing from parents who struggled to find barbers comfortable working with their children. On designated days, he opens the barbershop specifically for those appointments. The shop environment is adjusted to be quieter and calmer during the sessions. Jackson does not charge families for the haircuts. Support for the program later expanded through online donations and community assistance. Families from outside Cincinnati also began traveling to participate in the program. A local barber shop adjusted its schedule and environment to provide specialized haircut sessions for children with special needs.

We are looking forward to participating in Bike to Wherever Day next Friday, May 15th! Where will you bike?
05/07/2026

We are looking forward to participating in Bike to Wherever Day next Friday, May 15th! Where will you bike?

Check out this interview with ITCTC Director Tom Knipe and Kate Supron of Cornell University Community Relations, which ...
03/11/2026

Check out this interview with ITCTC Director Tom Knipe and Kate Supron of Cornell University Community Relations, which aired this morning on WHCU radio!

Kate Supron is joined by Tom Knipe, executive director of the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council.

What do you think of our new logo?
11/21/2025

What do you think of our new logo?

This is an important opportunity for community members to weigh in on the future of active transportation infrastructure...
10/21/2025

This is an important opportunity for community members to weigh in on the future of active transportation infrastructure in the City of Ithaca,

ITHACA, N.Y. — City leaders are inviting the public to a virtual feedback session next week to give residents a chance to weigh in on the final phase of the […]

10/21/2025

The Tompkins County Highway Department extends its sincere gratitude to the 60 dedicated community organizations participating in the Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) Program. These partners—including local businesses, clubs, families, neighborhoods, and individuals—volunteer their time and energy to help keep our county roads clean and beautiful.
Each group commits to conducting at least two clean-ups per year along their adopted routes, making a significant and lasting impact on our community. Some have been part of this effort for decades, exemplifying true civic pride and environmental stewardship.
To all AAH partners: thank you for your continued commitment to keeping Tompkins County beautiful. We couldn’t do it without you!

It was great to help celebrate the opening of Old Steel, a new downtown bike repair shop.
09/24/2025

It was great to help celebrate the opening of Old Steel, a new downtown bike repair shop.

ITHACA, N.Y. — The technology for bicycles has remained pretty much unchanged since their invention in the early 1800s. Two wheels, a steel frame and some pedals can go quite […]

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