CAMPO Meeting Summary – April 8, 2026

The Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) met on April 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM. The meeting included presentations on NDOT preservation projects, approval of a Transportation Improvement Program amendment, a cooperative agreement amendment, the Unified Planning Work Program for FY2027–2028, and a recommendation for the CAMPO fund budget for FY2027. All voting items were approved unanimously. No public comments were received.

Minutes Approval

• The minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously.

NDOT Preservation Projects Presentation (Item 5A – Discussion Only)

• Kevin from NDOT presented two preservation projects:
  • US 50 Carson Preservation Project: $21 million (with $300,000 from CAMPO for path upgrades); 90% plan review; construction scheduled for spring 2027. Improvements include ADA ramp upgrades, raised median islands, new street lights, hydraulic improvements, mill and fill, roadbed modifications, minor widenings, signal head adjustments, green paint for bike lanes, and conversion of a rectangular rapid flashing beacon to a pedestrian hybrid beacon. No speed reductions were recommended.
  • Dayton Preservation Project: $37 million; 100% plan review; construction timeline fall 2026 to spring 2027. Includes new signalized intersections at Cardelli/Riverboat Road and Six Mile Canyon/Fort Churchill, median installations, high-T intersections, and a speed limit reduction from 60 to 55 mph east of Fortune Drive.
• Board member Costa noted the Dayton project has been delayed from spring 2026 to fall 2026. Kevin agreed to provide an explanation of the delay by Monday.
• Board member Very asked which corridor study recommendations were not incorporated into the Carson project; Kevin cited funding and timing constraints.
• Board member Bagwell asked about signal improvements at Airport Road; Chris Martinovich described median island adjustments and a pork chop island to shorten pedestrian crossings.
• Board member Costa confirmed that the $300,000 in CAMPO funds will be used for multi-use path preservation on the north side of US 50 from Airport Road to Deer Run Road, using carbon reduction funds.
• Board member Very asked about the effectiveness of green paint for bike lanes; Kevin stated it is a low-cost treatment to draw driver attention, but did not provide statistics on effectiveness.
• Board member Bagwell asked about the speed determination process; Kevin explained that a speed management plan and context classifications were used, and no reduction was warranted on the Carson corridor.

TIP Amendment (Item 5B – Action)

• Jared Cragan presented proposed amendment 25-09 to the Federal Fiscal Year 2025–2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Changes include adding state highway funds, updating project descriptions, adding carbon reduction program funds, and adjusting funding for several projects.
• The public comment period ran from March 21 to April 4, 2026. One agency comment was received from NDOT.
• Motion to approve passed unanimously.

Cooperative Agreement Amendment (Item 5C – Action)

• Chris Martinovich presented Amendment No. 2 to the cooperative agreement with NDOT, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $620,009.88 to a revised total of $1,346,270.91 (including federal funds and local match). The agreement’s termination date is extended to June 30, 2027.
• Chair Novak disclosed a familial relationship with Chris Martinovich but stated no disqualifying conflict.
• Motion to approve, including authority for the Transportation Manager to sign the amendment and future minor amendments, passed unanimously.

Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for FY2027–2028 (Item 5D – Action)

• Kelly Norman presented the two-year UPWP, which details CAMPO’s work elements and funding. A 30-day public notice was held from March 4 to April 3, 2026. Staff incorporated minor comments.
• Board member Costa discussed the CAMPO prioritization methodology and asked when it would be applied again; staff indicated it would be used during the TIP adoption process later in the year.
• Motion to approve the UPWP as presented passed unanimously.

FY2027 Budget Recommendation for CAMPO Fund (Item 5E – Action)

• Chris Martinovich presented the budget worksheet for the CAMPO Fund (Fund 245). Estimated federal grants are $335,000, with local match contributions from Douglas County ($2,715), Lyon County ($3,300), and Carson City/Regional Transportation Fund ($11,690). Total expenditures are aligned with the UPWP.
• Chair Novak again disclosed the familial relationship and stated no conflict.
• Board members discussed the timing of re-estimates and project tracking.
• Motion to recommend approval of the FY2027 budget to the Carson City Board of Supervisors passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• All four action items (5B, 5C, 5D, 5E) were approved unanimously.
• The NDOT presentation was for discussion only; no action taken.
• NDOT committed to providing a written explanation for the Dayton Preservation Project delay by April 13, 2026.
• The UPWP and budget will be finalized and submitted to state and federal partners.
• The next CAMPO meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2026 (NDOT board meeting).