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MPO News
What the electric bus industry could do with a multibillion-dollar federal investment
Major e-bus makers Proterra and Vicinity Motor make the case for a national bus electrification strategy. The electric bus industry... read more →
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Atlanta installs fiber for ‘smart city’ corridor
Atlanta has installed fiber-optic cable for a new “smart city” corridor to connect dozens of neighborhoods with an advanced communications... read more →
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Bike to Work celebrates 10th year
WARREN — For more than a decade, city residents have been encouraged to ride their bicycles more during the annual... read more →
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New Jersey DOT partners with Rutgers University on mobility testbed
The technology used creates a real-time 3D map of roads and intersections New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has partnered with Rutgers... read more →
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High-speed rail gets moment in congressional spotlight
At a congressional hearing Thursday, high-speed rail supporters said it could cut congestion and connect communities, but troubled projects in... read more →
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MnDOT to research how public transportation will rebound after ridership decline in 2020
The pandemic has changed the way Minnesotans travel and that includes buses, light rail and commuter rail, which have seen ridership... read more →
FEATURED EVENT
2021 AMPO ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The AMPO Annual Conference is the premier event for MPOs to learn and network. This year we look forward to being together in Scottsdale, Arizona the week of October 5-8, 2021. We feel fortunate that the conference will be held in the beautiful Sonoran Desert with abundant outdoor space. We hope to see you in Scottsdale soon!
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POLICY
AMPO is a 501c4 non-profit. This designation allows us to lobby for the policy positions that we craft with our members, in the interests of all MPOs. In SAFETEA-LU, AMPO successfully lobbied for the PL increase. We know that the next reauthorization is not about a “single win,” and have been working with our Board, the member driven Policy Committee, Hill Staff, MPOs, and Associations in order to craft a metropolitan vision for the future.
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TECHNICAL
AMPO is recognized as the leader in providing technical expertise and assistance to the MPO community. The member run Technical Committee is working to define the planning practices that lead to development of good systems. The three AMPO Work Groups, Travel Modeling, Air Quality, and Operations, each meet twice a year to share their expertise, network, learn and advance the MPO technical community.
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EDUCATION
AMPO offers the best tools and resources for MPOs seeking to gain knowledge in any facet of the metropolitan planning field. The AMPO Annual Conference is quickly becoming known as the premiere event for MPOs to learn and network. Sessions are taught by experts and offer a combination of presentations and hands-on learning.
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AMPO offers online, email, and archived resources. aMPO eMAIL, our bi-weekly newsletter offers pertinent updates in all areas of metropolitan planning and is subscribed to by over 1,200 transportation professionals. Our website is full of surveys, policy archives, and events.
