WORKING GROUPS
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.
JOB BOARD
AMPO connects MPOs to new opportunities and helps MPOs reach a large network of professionals.
MPO News
Jaywalking reform efforts see mixed results across states, cities
Dive Brief: Advocates for safe and equitable walking infrastructure shared their experiences working for reforms to longstanding jaywalking laws during... read more →
MPO News
City strategies evolve on American Rescue Plan spending
It's been over half a year since the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) became law, and local officials are continuing... read more →
MPO News
6 questions with Smart Columbus on lessons since program’s conclusion
Columbus, Ohio, wrapped up a federal grant-funded program earlier this year that allowed the city to roll out advanced smart... read more →
MPO News
D.C. Auditor Looking Into Vision Zero Program, Which Has Only Reduced Traffic Fatality Total Once In Six Years
The Office of the D.C. Auditor will undertake a 10-month investigation into the work of the District’s Vision Zero program,... read more →
MPO News
As traffic deaths climb, NTSB chair calls for ‘fundamental rethink’ of transportation planning
Dive Brief: It is possible to achieve zero traffic fatalities if we "fundamentally rethink" the nation’s approach to transportation planning, even... read more →
MPO News
Why some say San Jose’s urban village strategy for growth is ‘driving development away’
San Jose leaders embarked on a mission nearly a decade ago to transform the nation’s 10th largest city into a... 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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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.
