The Kane County Board approved a $596.4 million Five-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for fiscal years 2026-2030, outlining more than 150 projects aimed at maintaining, modernizing and expanding the county’s transportation system.
The plan, required annually under state statute, serves as a financial roadmap for anticipated improvements over the next five years. Projects included in the program are in various stages, ranging from early planning and design to construction and final invoicing.
County officials said the approved TIP reflects priorities established in the adopted FY2026 transportation budget and the previously approved FY2025-2029 program. Due to funding constraints, no major new projects were added beyond necessary maintenance work and a limited number of safety improvements supported by federal Highway Safety Improvement Program funding.
Of the total program, approximately $398.2 million — or 67% — was allocated to existing obligations, including projects tied to safety, maintenance, intergovernmental agreements and federal funding commitments. An additional $198.2 million in projects was identified for future phases beyond 2030, pending available funding.
Expansion projects accounted for the largest share of the program at 47.4%, including corridor improvements and intersection upgrades. Preservation and maintenance projects made up 31.7%, followed by modernization and safety improvements at 16.4%. Multi-modal projects, such as bicycle, pedestrian and Ride in Kane initiatives, represented 4.5% of the total plan.
The TIP will remain a working document and is expected to be updated regularly to reflect changes in project costs, scheduling and grant funding opportunities.
