1. Authority: The MPO and the Department have authority to enter into this Agreement pursuant to 23 U.S.C.

Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting · 2026-05-08 · agenda_item

This item concerns an agreement between the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Department to define responsibilities for carrying out Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration planning processes. This agreement is required by federal and state law to ensure cooperative planning for transportation. The item is currently under review. This process will involve defining roles and responsibilities for ongoing transportation planning efforts. Local businesses in legal services and government consulting could be involved in the development and review of such agreements. Early engagement may provide opportunities to understand the scope of these cooperative planning requirements.