Your transportation advocate for metropolitan regions
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AMPO develops strategies and techniques to meet the diverse needs of MPOs, projects, and activities.
POLICY
AMPO helps shape policy that benefits all MPOs in order to craft a metropolitan vision for the future.
RESOURCES
AMPO offers vast resources for MPOs seeking education in any facet of the metropolitan planning field.
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AMPO connects MPOs to new opportunities and helps MPOs reach a large network of professionals.
Amped Up Podcast – Maui’s Path Forward: MPOs and the Road to Resilience
We are excited to announce the release of the second episode of Amped Up!, AMPO’s official podcast! In this episode,... read more →
November 18, 2024
Amped Up – AMPO’s Podcast Debut
We're excited to announce AMPO's inaugural podcast, Amped Up! This podcast will serve as a deep dive into the world... read more →
December 13, 2023
MPO Institute – Coming This Spring
The MPO Institute, the newest of the AMPO Research Foundation Programs, is launching this Spring! The MPO Institute supports the... read more →
December 1, 2023
AMPO Survey Report: Unobligated Balances & Project Timeline
AMPO recently distributed a survey to membership between May 24 and July 31, 2023 focused on unobligated balances and carry... read more →
September 12, 2023
NICR MPO Congestion Reduction Training
The National Institute for Congestion Reduction (NICR) has announced the arrival of brand-new training program designed especially for MPO Board... read more →
September 6, 2023
2023 AMPO Annual Conference Workshops & Activities
The 2023 AMPO Annual Conference in Cleveland, Ohio is just around the corner. We have a packed agenda with illuminating... read more →
August 11, 2023
FEATURED EVENT
2025 AMPO ANNUAL CONFERENCE
AMPO and conference host, State of Rhode Island Division of Statewide Planning, invite you to save the dates of September 15-19, 2025, to experience the AMPO Annual Conference set in charming Providence, Rhode Island—the Creative Capital! This captivating city perfectly blends the warmth of a small town with the rich culture of a big city. With its thriving arts scene, diverse neighborhoods, exceptional hotels, and renowned culinary offerings, Providence is the ideal backdrop for AMPO 2025. The main conference days are Tuesday, September 16 through Thursday, September 18. Pre- and post-conference mobile tours will be held on Monday, September 15, and Friday, September 19.
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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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COMMUNICATIONS
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.
