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“MPO 101” Introduction to the Purpose and Function of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

“MPO 101” Introduction to the Purpose and Function of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). CUUATS Technical Committee December 1, 2010. Presentation Outline. Present and discuss purpose and nature of an MPO Open discussion on issues and concerns regarding CCRPC/CUUATS. Overview.

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“MPO 101” Introduction to the Purpose and Function of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

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  1. “MPO 101” Introduction to the Purpose and Function of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) CUUATS Technical Committee December 1, 2010

  2. Presentation Outline • Present and discuss purpose and nature of an MPO • Open discussion on issues and concerns regarding CCRPC/CUUATS

  3. Overview • Some Key Concepts • MPOs – What, Why, Who? • Functions and Products • Structure • Operating Procedures • Challenges • CUUATS History, Membership, Budget and Fees • Discussion

  4. What is a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)? “The forum for cooperative transportation decision making for the metropolitan planning area”. Source: 23 CFR Part 450.104

  5. What is an MPO? • A transportation policy-making and planning body with representatives of local, state and federal government and transportation authorities • Required in urbanized areas of 50,000+ • Ensures that federal spending on transportation occurs through a comprehensive, cooperative and continuing (3-C) process • Variety of organizational arrangements – “hosted” by another agency; stand-alone; existing agency designated as MPO

  6. Why an MPO? • Transportation investment means allocating scarce transportation funding resources appropriately • Planning needs to reflect the region’s shared vision for its future • Requires a comprehensive examination of the region’s future and investment alternatives • MPO facilitates collaboration of governments, interested parties and residents

  7. Who is the MPO?

  8. MPO Functions • Establish a setting – fair and impartial • Evaluate transportation alternatives • Cooperatively develop, update, and approve: • Unified Technical Work Program (UTWP) • Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) • Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) • Involve the public (residents and key affected groups) - Develop PIP

  9. What are theMetropolitanPlanning Products Required by Law andRegulation? • Unified Technical Work Program (UTWP) • Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) • Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

  10. Regional Vision & Goals Alternate Improvement Strategies Title VI Budgets Operations Capital Evaluation & Prioritization of Strategies Air Quality Feedback Feedback Public Involvement Critical Factors & Inputs Critical Factors & Inputs Development of LRTP Development of TIP Development Issues Economic Environmental Project Development Systems Operation The MPO Process

  11. MPO Products Unified Technical Work Program (UTWP) Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Performance Performance Monitoring Monitoring

  12. MPO Products

  13. “Typical” MPO Structure MPO Policy Committee MPO Technical Committee Other Standing Committees Subcommittees MPO Staff

  14. Who sits on the MPO? • The MPO Policy Committee is identified in the documents that designate the MPO • Membership is determined by agreement among the Governor(s) and units of general purpose local government that represent 75% of the metropolitan area population

  15. Policy Committee • Role of the Policy Committee • Develop a regional vision • Establish regional policy • Adopt UTWP, LRTP, and TIP • Ensure that the decisions reflect the concerns of residents of the region

  16. Technical Committee • Role of the Technical Committee • Advisory body to the MPO Policy Committee for transportation issues, primarily technical in nature • Oversees MPO technical work and develops recommendations on projects and programs for Policy Committee consideration

  17. MPO Staff • Role of the MPO Staff • Provide information and technical support to Policy and Technical members • Prepare documents • Foster interagency coordination through the Technical Committee and other Sub-committees • Facilitate input and feedback from the public • Recommend documents/processes to the Technical and Policy Committees for approval

  18. IDOT’s Role • Primary oversight for MPOs • Review and approve documents • Liaison between MPOs and Federal agencies

  19. FHWA and FTA’s Role • Provide federal approval of specific planning documents and processes • Assist IDOT with MPO oversight as needed

  20. MPO Operating Procedures • Decision-making processes • Effective and ongoing public involvement

  21. Decision-making • MPO process is designed to be “bottom-up” • Leadership critical to get progress • Policy Committee needs to clearly delineate roles and responsibilities of committees and staff (through adoption/maintenance of IA/bylaws)

  22. Effective Public Involvement • Public Involvement Plan (PIP) • Required document • Need to clearly lay out process, strategy and responsibilities for ensuring continuous opportunities for public input and education • Environmental Justice populations critical • Innovation in public involvement can both enhance the process and make it more cost-effective

  23. Existing challenges facing MPOs • Coordination among different players in MPO process (and knowing who they are!) • Staying on top of emerging issues and requirements – federal, state, local • Achieving organizational goals with limited financial and staff resources • Balancing management of in-house work and consultant tasks • “Meeting fatigue” – MPO staff, committees and citizens

  24. Future challenges facing MPOs • Potential changes in federal transportation bill • Funding and mandates • More emphasis on transit, bicycle and pedestrian modes to decrease VMT • More emphasis on operations and safety • More accountability (performance based) • Air quality issues • Potential federal changes to air quality standards

  25. Champaign-Urbana Urbanized Area Transportation Study (CUUATS)

  26. CUUATS’ History • 1962 Federal Aid Highway Act and 1964 Urban Mass Transit Act required the 3C (Continuing, Cooperative, Comprehensive) Process • Original agreement signed by original CUUATS agencies (Champaign, Urbana, Champaign County, University of Illinois and State of Illinois) in mid 1964. • CCRPC was created in 1965 • Between 1964 and 1974 IDOT District Office did the required work • CCRPC was designated as the MPO in 1974

  27. CUUATS’ Membership 1964, 1978 and 2001 Policy Committee In all the years, each agency has had 1 vote

  28. CUUATS’ Membership 1964, 1978 and 2001 Technical Committee

  29. CUUATS’ Budget • 80% Federal Funds • 20% Local Matching Funds

  30. CUUATS’ Budget

  31. CUUATS’ Membership Fees

  32. Thank You!

  33. Discussion…

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