The Ozarks Transportation Organization is inviting the public to review and comment on a proposed amendment to the 2009-2012 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

According to an OTO news release, the TIP is a schedule of transportation improvements planned by various agencies in the Ozarks Transportation Organization for the next four years. A project must be in the TIP to be eligible for federal funds.

The amendment will include the addition of a project to add capacity to Route 60 from Kansas Avenue in Republic west to the City of Monett.

Interested parties may review the amendment at the Ozarks Transportation Organization, 117 Park Central Square, Suite 107.

You may submit comments in writing to the Ozarks Transportation Organization, 117 Park Central Square, Suite 107, Springfield, MO 65806, by e-mail to sedwards@ozarkstransportation.org or by fax to (417) 862-6013.

Comments will be accepted through January 7, 2009.