2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update Documents

As an orientation to the update process, ARC has prepared an Overview of the MTP and the TIP.

The draft MTP, FY24-27 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), and Conformity Determination Report are now available for public review and comment. The full documents for each plan are available below. Each plan has also been separated into individual PDFs for each chapter.

The official comment period is open from October 27 through December 8, 2023. You may provide comment at publicinput.com/arcmtp.

Volume I: 2050 MTP – Draft for Public Comment

Full Document – Draft 2050 MTP (87mb)
Table of Contents
Plan Approvals
- Public Review and Comment Process
- ARC Adoption Resolution
- USDOT Conformity Determination
- Amendment & Administrative Modification History
Legal Context
- Overview of MTP Requirements
- Federal Transportation Planning Legislation
- Other Relevant Federal Legislation and Guidance
- ARC’s Roles and Responsibilities
- ARC’s Structure and Membership
- MPO Planning Area
- Air Quality Status
Regional Planning Context
- Explanation of Various Data Boundaries
- Overall Demographic and Economic Trends
- Population Forecasts
- Employment Forecasts
Consultation and Coordination Process
- Planning Partners
- Plan Integration
Programmatic Strategies and Policies
- Introduction
- Transportation and Economy
- Community
- Environment
Mobility Investments
- Summary of Funding Investments
- Interstate Highways and Freeways
- Other Roadways
- Bridges
- Transit Services
- Active Modes
- Other Investments
Inter-Regional Travel
- The Crossroads of the South
- Auto Travel
- Intercity Bus Travel
- Passenger Rail Travel
- Air Travel
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
- Demonstration of Air Quality Conformity
- Federally Required Performance Measures and Targets
- Performance Dashboard
- Supplemental Regional System Performance Report
Financial Plan
- Transportation Finance Overview
- Federal Funds
- State Funds
- Local Funds
- Other Funds
- Major Mobility Investment Program
- Demonstration of Fiscal Constraint
The Next MTP Update
- An Eye on the Future
- Planning Emphasis Areas
- Planning Initiatives
- Emerging Transportation Technologies
- Other Disruptive Technologies
- Scenario Planning
- Schedule
Appendix 1: MTP Project List
Appendix 2: Revisions to Plan Documentation
Appendix 3: Supplemental Technical Resources

Volume II: 2024-2027 TIP – Draft for Public Comment

Full Document – Draft 2024-2027 TIP (42mb)
Table of Contents
TIP Approvals
- Public Review and Comment Process
- ARC Approval Resolution
- USDOT Conformity Determination
- Amendment and Administrative Modification History
Introduction
- What is the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)?
- ARC’s Role
- Relationship with Regional Partners
TIP Process and Development
- Approval Steps
- Project Types
- Project Sponsors
- TIP and Plan Development Process (PDP)
- Air Quality Conformity
- Community Engagement
Project Evaluation and Selection Process
- Programming Projects in the TIP
- TIP Project Evaluation Framework
Project Administration
- Administrative Modifications
- Amendments
Funding
- How Federal Funding Flows to the Region
- 2024-2027 TIP and Federal Fund Program Overview
- Other Funding Programs
- FHWA to FTA Flex Fund Transfers
- Federal Discretionary Grant Programs and Earmarks
- Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Implementation Funding
- TIP Financial Plan and Summary
- Number of Projects Funded by Project Type
- Funding Amounts for Detailed Project Type
TIP Performance
- Performance
- Highway Safety (PM1)
- Pavement and Bridge Condition (PM2)
- System Performance, Freight, and CMAQ Program (PM3)
Transit in the TIP
- Formula Fund Programs
- Flex Fund Transfer Programs
Appendix 1: TIP Project List
Appendix 2: Revisions to Plan Documentation
Appendix 3: TIP Performance Project List
Appendix 4: Transit Program of Projects