Metropolitan Transportation Planning

Metropolitan transportation planning is the process of examining travel and transportation issues and needs in metropolitan areas. It includes a demographic analysis of the community in question, as well as an examination of travel patterns and trends. The planning process includes an analysis of alternatives to meet projected future demands, and for providing a safe and efficient transportation system that meets mobility while not creating adverse impacts to the environment. In metropolitan areas over 50,000 population, the responsibility for transportation planning lies with designated Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO).

The Transportation Planning Capacity Building (TPCB) Metropolitan Planning Resources page offers MPOs and transportation professionals legislative, regulatory, and general guidance; technical resources; and relevant links to address metropolitan transportation planning issues.

Please click on the links below to access the metropolitan transportation planning resources.

Related Topics
Legislation, Regulations, and Guidance: Find detailed information on state and Federal laws, regulations, and guidance pertaining to transportation planning and Federal requirements related to the formation of new MPOs.

Technical Resources
Find detailed information on state and Federal laws, regulations, and guidance pertaining to metropolitan transportation planning and Federal requirements related to the formation of new Metropolitan Planning Organizations.

1. Publications
2. Case Studies
3. Briefing Notebook for Transportation Decisionmakers

Related Sites
Use the resource index to view all websites related to metropolitan transportation planning.