Definitions for "State Transportation Improvement Program"
North Carolina's multiyear program of transportation projects that is comprised of all the MPO's Transportation Improvement Programs.
A short-term transportation planning document covering at least a three-year period and updated at least every two years. The STIP includes a priority list of projects to be carried out in each of the three years. Projects included in the STIP must be consistent with the long-term transportation plan, must conform to regional air quality implementation plans, and must be financially constrained (achievable within existing or reasonably anticipated funding sources).
The five-year plan updated annually for all state projects. All projects using State funds must be on the approved STIP.