2027 TYP Preparation, TIP & STIP Outreach
Since 2013, McCormick Taylor has partnered with PennDOT and the State Transportation Commission (STC) to modernize the 12-Year Program (TYP) update process.
The Challenge
When PennDOT and the STC sought to revitalize their statewide outreach for planning purposes in 2013, MT was tasked to develop and deliver the modernization effort. Since then, the MT team has provided exclusive support for all TYP publication updates and corresponding statewide outreach in an uninterrupted capacity, providing a strong foundation for ongoing program management and success. Beginning in 2021, our purview expanded to include biennial outreach efforts supporting regional MPOs and RPOs in their efforts to solicit public review and comment on their draft Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs), as well as development and implementation of the public review and comment period for the draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). With each cycle, our team utilizes more than a decade of experience in the TIP, STIP and TYP update cycles, data analytics and perspective for future applications and improvements to ensure all efforts are innovative while maintaining a commitment to accessibility.
How We Helped
McCormick Taylor has developed and delivered innovative, modern efforts in support of the TIP, STIP and TYP updates since 2013. Each biennial cycle offers new opportunities and capabilities, especially in the areas of technology and accessibility. What began as a static, print/PDF-only format for the 2015 TYP has evolved into what is now an innovative and accessible TYP formatted as both an interactive web tool and a print/PDF report, each developed specifically for its respective format. Supplemental to the TIP, STIP and TYP support, our team developed outreach materials for each, including publicity plans, press releases, graphics support, and social media content, as well as managed and updated the STC website.
Beyond the TYP publication, our team supported outreach efforts and facilitation of the public comment periods for the draft 2027 STIP and each regional MPO/RPO’s draft TIP. The draft 2027 STIP support included receiving and compiling all comments received during the public comment period as well as developing an accessible, web-based version of the STIP, which is traditionally prepared as a print/PDF-only document.
Results
At the conclusion of the public comment period for the draft 2027 STIP on June 30, 2026, we received 233 public comments during the 15-day period. The 2027 TYP was unanimously adopted by the STC and published on August 5, 2026.
Our continued work on the STC modernization efforts has been recognized multiple times at the local, state, and national levels for delivering effective, meaningful, and sustainable results. More information can be found at www.TalkPATransportation.com.
