### Question
What is the definition of TIP?


### Answer
The definition of **TIP** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 5303*:

> a transportation improvement program developed by a metropolitan planning organization under subsection (j)

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5303*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

