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Harlan · Ashford · Pine Hollow · Stanton Counties

Planning, funding, and building transportation for the North Ridge region

NRTA is the regional transportation authority and metropolitan planning organization for four counties and 42 cities and towns. We develop the long-range plan, program federal and local funds, and deliver major capital projects with our member governments.

Residents served
1.18 million
Square miles
3,410
FY2027 budget
$86.4M
Active capital projects
6

Comment period openComments accepted through October 30, 2026

Draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan

The draft plan sets regional priorities for $7.9 billion in transportation investment through 2050. Review the plan, attend a workshop, or comment before the Board of Directors holds a public hearing on November 12.

Review the draft planSubmit a comment

Upcoming Meetings

All meetings

Board of Directors – Regular Meeting

Thursday, October 8, 2026, 9:00 a.m.

NRTA Board RoomOnline option available

Anticipated items include Amendment 3 to the FY2027–2030 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2026 Call for Projects scoring criteria.

Agenda will be posted at least 72 hours before the meeting.

Past agendas, packets, and minutes are in the meeting archive.

Public Notices

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Regional Priorities

Goals from the Draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan, developed with residents and member agencies.

Active Capital Projects

All projects

  1. Route 17 Corridor Improvement Project

    Harlan Avenue (Route 17), Station Avenue in Millbrook to County Road 12 in East Harlan

    ConstructionCompletion: Fall 2028Cost: $54.8 million

  2. North Ridge Mobility Hub

    Ridgeview Union Station, Commerce Street and 3rd Avenue, Ridgeview

    DesignCompletion: 2029Cost: $48.6 million

  3. Downtown Transit Signal Priority

    Downtown Ridgeview, bounded by Ridge Parkway, 12th Avenue, Lake Street, and Mill Street

    ProcurementCompletion: Late 2027Cost: $9.4 million

  4. Regional Bicycle Network Expansion

    Multiple corridors across Harlan, Ashford, and Stanton Counties

    DesignCompletion: 2031Cost: $31.7 million

  5. Accessible Bus Stop Modernization

    Bus stops served by Ridge Transit throughout the four-county region

    DesignCompletion: 2028Cost: $12.9 million

  6. Lakemont Station Area Pedestrian Safety Improvements

    Lakemont Transit Center area, Lake Street and 4th Avenue, Lakemont

    Environmental ReviewCompletion: 2028Cost: $6.8 million

Map of active NRTA capital projectsSchematic map of the four-county region showing the approximate location of each active project. The same locations are listed in the numbered project list.HARLAN COUNTYASHFORD COUNTYPINE HOLLOW COUNTYSTANTON COUNTYSR 9RIDGE PKWYRTE 17RidgeviewMillbrookEast HarlanCedar FallsLakemontBrookhavenStanton123456
Schematic map, not to scale. Numbers correspond to the project list.

Grants and Funding

Funding overview

  • Call for projects

    2026 Regional Call for Projects

    About $55 million in STBG, TA, and CMAQ funds for fiscal years 2029 and 2030. Applications open October 12 and are due December 4, 2026. Eligible applicants are member cities, counties, and Ridge Transit.

    Eligibility and application guide

  • Applications open

    Safe Routes to School Mini-Grants

    Small grants of up to $15,000 for school-based safety education, encouragement programs, and minor improvements.

    Deadline: October 30, 2026

Contracting Opportunities

Bids and RFPs

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Latest News

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Recent Agendas and Minutes

Document library

Take part in regional decisions

Every plan and funding decision includes a public comment period. Interpreters, translated materials, and accommodations are available at no cost.

  • Comment on an agenda item or plan

    Written comments are shared with Board members before the meeting.

    Submit a comment

  • Attend a workshop

    Four workshops on the Draft 2050 Plan run September 24 to October 10.

    View workshops

  • Request language assistance

    Interpretation and translation in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic, and other languages.

    Request assistance

  • Request an accommodation

    ASL interpretation, captioning, large print, and other accommodations for meetings and events.

    Make a request