What is an MPO?
An Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is a federally-mandated and federally-funded transportation policy-making organization that is made up of representatives from local government and transportation providers. The United States Congress passed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1962, which required the formation of an MPO for any urbanized area (UZA) with a population greater than 50,000.
Federal funding for transportation projects and programs are channeled through this planning process. Congress created MPOs in order to ensure that existing and future expenditures of governmental funds for transportation projects and programs are based on a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive (“3‑C”) planning process. Statewide and metropolitan transportation planning processes are governed by federal law (23 U.S.C. §§ 134–135). Transparency through public access to participation in the planning process and electronic publication of plans now is required by federal law.
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Member Entities
The Charlotte County MPO coordinates with the following local entities regarding the transportation network within the MPO’s planning area boundary. This boundary includes Charlotte County, the City of Punta Gorda, and the southwest portion of DeSoto County.
All About Acronyms
Do you know your AAASWFL from your YOE? Click here for a guide to some acronyms the MPO works with on a daily basis.
How to use a Roundabout
TAC/CAC Meetings
Technical Advisory Committee and Citizens Advisory Committee meetings are held at 25550 Harbor view Rd, Port Charlotte FL 33980. The next TAC/CAC meetings are on October 9, 2019.
MPO Board Meetings
The next MPO Board meeting is on October 28, 2019 at 18500 Murdock Administrative Building, Port Charlotte, FL 33984.
Committee Vacancies
We have a vacancy for a West County Representative for the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (must live west of Myakka River) and a vacancy for a South County Representative (must reside in Punta Gorda area) on the Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC) . Please contact Gene Klara or Bekie Leslie for more information at (941) 883-3535. All Vacancies are open until filled.
Mr. John Burrage receiving the 10th “Peggy Walters” Citizen Mobility Award from MPO Board members and MPO Director Gary Harrell at the July 29, 2019 MPO Board Meeting
