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Metropolitan Planning Organization
GNRC serves as the administrator of the federally-mandated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Nashville metropolitan planning area in accordance with federal regulations and oversight provided by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Locally, the process is governed by the Transportation Policy Board (TPB).
About MPOs
Established through federal legislation, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) exist throughout the U.S. in urbanized areas of more than 50,000 people. Comprised of representatives from local, state, and federal government agencies, they are responsible for identifying and prioritizing transportation projects for federal funds.
- The Transportation Planning Process– A Briefing Book
- Learn more about MPOs via the Association of MPOs
Program Structure
The Transportation Policy Board oversees the development of the region’s federally-required long‐range transportation plan and short‐range transportation improvement program and serves as a forum for ongoing conversations about local transportation issues. The TPB consists of elected officials from each of the seven metropolitan planning area counties, as well as cities in those counties with a population of 5,000 or more people. Additional board members include the Tennessee Governor (or Commissioner of Transportation), a representative from the Greater Nashville Regional Council, a representative of area public transit agencies, a representative of area county highway officials, and representatives from the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration. The Board provides a forum for collaboration and decision-making related to regional transportation policy, planning, and funding.
The Transportation Coordinating Committee (TCC) consists of administrators, planning directors, and engineers from local governments and transportation-related agencies. The basic responsibilities of the TCC include collaborating with staff to provide recommendations to the Transportation Policy Board in the development of regional transportation plans and programs.
Since 2017, the Transportation Policy Board has been administered and staffed by the GNRC in accordance with an agreement between the Transportation Policy Board and the GNRC Executive Board. The MPO is funded by federal grant programs authorized by the U.S. Congress and by contributions from the TN Dept of Transportation and local government members.
Quick Links
- Items for Public Review and Comment
- Upcoming MPO Related Meetings
- Regional Transportation Plan
- Transportation Improvement Program
- Unified (Transportation) Planning Work Program
- Public Participation Plan
Related Documents
Organization and Policies
Planning Agreements
Federal Certifications
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