Metropolitan Transportation Plan

A Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) is a long-range (typically 20-30 year) strategic framework that guides regional transportation investments and policies to achieve coordinated mobility, economic, and environmental goals. Federally mandated for U.S. metropolitan areas with populations exceeding 50,000, MTPs integrate with the planning processes of MPOs (Metropolitan Planning Organizations) to align infrastructure development with sustainable growth principles.

Core Components:

• Multimodal Systems: Balanced development of transit, active transportation, and road networks

• Financial Constraint: Demonstrated funding feasibility for prioritized projects

• Stakeholder Engagement: Required public participation in plan development