Every metropolitan area with a population of more than 50,000 persons must have a designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation to qualify for federal highway or transit assistance. The High Point Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, also known as the HPMPO, serves as that body. The HPMPO is responsible for establishing a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive transportation planning process for the High Point Urban Area, according to federal and state laws.

The MPO carries out three major work activities to meet specific federal requirements. These are:

• The development and maintenance of the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) through a "continuing, comprehensive, and cooperative (3C)" planning process.
  
• The biennial development of a three-year program for highway and transit improvements. This program is known as the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program or MTIP.
  
• The annual adoption of a comprehensive one-year planning program called the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The UPWP describes and coordinates the individual transportation planning activities of all agencies in the area.

The LRTP is a collective effort to address the development of a community-wide transportation system. The Plan proposes a balanced transportation system, taking into account considerations such as personal mobility, growth management, regional economic development, neighborhood preservation, environmental concerns and citizen participation. The goals are consistent with the policies established by local agencies and jurisdictions.

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The MPO develops a biennial Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan (MTIP) that identifies and prioritizes projects over the next seven years. These projects generally come from the LRTP. Improvements to services and facilities identified in the TIP include roadways and bridges, aviation, bicycle and port facilities, to name a few. For a look at the most recent MTIP, click on the link below.

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There are a variety of projects underway in the MPO Planning Area. You can click on the link below to find out the latest information on a project.

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We currently have counts for intersections throughout the MPO. For the latest counts, click below.

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The Metropolitan Planning Organization usually meets the last Tuesday of the month on the second floor of the High Point Municipal Office Building.

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There are many ways to participate. Just click on the link below to see how you can get involved.

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