Sun Corridor Metropolitan
Planning
Organization(MPO)
ASHE
February 12, 2012
What is an MPO?
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A transportation policy-making and planning
body with representatives of local, state & federal
government and transportation authorities
Representatives from local, state & federal
government and transportation authorities
Required in urbanized areas of 50,000+
50,000+ pop = Urbanized Area
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Urbanized
Area
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Urbanized
Areas
that are
within the
County
City
Limits
Planning
Boundary
Visited MPO’s
Flagstaff
Yuma
Prescott
What’s needed to operate the MPO?
Operating Budget
 Staff – average 3 staff
 Supplies/Equipment (in-kind)
 Office Space (in-kind)
 Office Furniture (in-kind)
 Vehicle/Phone/Internet (in-kind)
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MPO Functions &
Products
MPO Products
Time Horizon
Contents
Update Requirements
Work Plan
1-2 Years
Planning Studies,
Tasks, Budget
Annual
LRTP
20 Years (min.)
25 Years (preferred)
Future Goals,
Strategies & Projects
Every 4 Years
TIP
4 Years
Transportation
Investments/Projects
Every 1-2 years (varies
by state)
Example MPO Structure
MPO Policy
Board
Citizens’ Advisory
Committee
Technical
Committee
Subcommittees
MPO
Professional
Staff
Executive/Mgt
Committee
Other Special
Standing
& ad hoc
Committees
MPO Formation
 Determine
boundary
the MPO
Possible Members
Coolidge
Eloy
Florence
Maricopa
Pinal County
San Tan
Superstition Vistas
Other Possible Members
Apache Junction
Queen Creek
“Urban Area” Population
(Different than U.S. Census Population for incorporated cities)
Entity
Population
City of Casa Grande
51,331 - Urbanized Areas
City of Coolidge
10,919 - Urban Clusters
City of Eloy
6,963 - Urban Clusters
City of Florence
16,586 - Urban Clusters
City of Maricopa
42,337 - Urban Clusters
Timeline – MPO Formation
TASK
DATE
Pre-planning and data gathering
Start date 5/21/2012
Identification of MPO Boundary
Area
End of December
2012
MPO Designated by the Governor
Not later than
Tuesday, 3/26/2013
MPO Board Finalizes Bylaws
2013
MPO vs. COG
Deciphering the Alphabet Soup
What is the difference?
MPO
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The lead responsibility for
the development of the
area's transportation
plans and for coordinating
the transportation
planning process.
COG
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Dealing with issues and
needs that cross city, town,
county and even state
boundaries.
Operate the Area Agency
on Aging, the Head Start
program, housing
programs, employment
programs , etc.
and
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Will Casa Grande still be a part of CAG
after the MPO is formed?
– YES!
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What will CAG continue to perform?
Organizational Chart
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
REGIONAL
COUNCIL
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE
TRANSPORTATION
TECHNICAL
ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
ENVIRONMENTAL
PLANNING
COMMITTEE
COMPREHENSIVE
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY
COMMITTEE
Questions?