Atlanta Metropolitan Planning Organization
ARC serves as the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the 19-county Atlanta region. As the MPO, ARC is responsible developing the long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), which sets the vision for metro Atlanta’s transportation needs through 2050, and the short-range Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which allocates federal funds for the highest-priority projects in the region.
As the Atlanta region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization, ARC collaborates with local governments and transportation agencies across 19 counties to improve mobility in the Atlanta region. Building and maintaining healthy, safe communities in metro Atlanta depends on making the strategic, long-term decisions necessary to achieve our Vision of One Great Region.
The long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) programs $168 billion in funding through 2050. The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) allocates $5.2 billion in federal and state funds through 2028 for projects in metro Atlanta.
These investments are needed to keep up with the region’s population and employment growth. ARC forecasts the metro area will add about 1.8 million people and 650,000 jobs by 2050.
There’s no single solution to the region’s transportation needs. Rather, a balanced approach is required that includes the following project types:
ARC’s transportation planning work is conducted through the ARC governing board and two committees:
Both committee and board meetings are open to the public and have regular opportunities for public comment.
Your input matters. Provide feedback to help shape the region’s transportation investments and help build a better future for all metro Atlanta residents.
ARC’s Strategic Partners are committed to fostering collaborative regional approaches that improve quality of life in metro Atlanta. Their support elevates ARC leadership programs, research and events throughout the year. Learn more.
