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MPO / CTPS Reports – Overview
OVERVIEW • RECENT REPORTS • ARCHIVED REPORTS
The MPO sponsors numerous transportation-planning studies that are performed by its staff, the Central Transportation Planning Staff. Generally, studies are funded either directly by the MPO or by individual MPO member agencies. The studies are often documented in reports. The MPO also regularly produces certification documents. Lists of publications of both types may be seen by clicking on the links above; copies may be requested, and many of the publications may be downloaded.

Planning studies provide detailed analyses and recommendations for a targeted transportation problem or topic that may be regionwide or at the level of a particular subarea or corridor. They typically include one or more of the following aspects or methods of planning:
  • Travel forecasting based on land use scenarios
  • Traffic analysis and conceptual design of operational improvements for roadways
  • Planning for transit expansions, operations, and fare policies
  • Transportation system monitoring for improved mobility
  • Bicycle and pedestrian planning
  • Empirical research on subjects of interest to the MPO or individual MPO-member organizations
Studies´ conclusions and recommendations inform decisions of the MPO and its member agencies regarding transportation service.