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AMPO helps shape policy that benefits all MPOs in order to craft a metropolitan vision for the future.
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AMPO offers vast resources for MPOs seeking education in any facet of the metropolitan planning field.
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Cities launch short and long-term strategies to combat heat waves
This week brings a new heat dome over the Central and Southwest United States — the same type of weather phenomenon that resulted... read more →
July 11, 2022
Federal funding uncertainty affects transportation planning, study finds
Uncertainty among government leaders about the distribution of federal funding “has not had a major impact” on long-range transportation planning... read more →
June 6, 2022
Infrastructure coordinators help cities pursue funding, evaluate projects
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May 31, 2022
Traffic fatalities hit 16-year high in 2021, with pedestrian deaths up 13%
Dive Brief: Traffic fatalities jumped 10.5% in 2021 from the prior year, according to an early estimate issued Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety... read more →
May 23, 2022
NIST working group to tackle smart cities’ ethical quandaries
Smart cities could learn a thing or two from the Italian slow food movement, according to Ball State University Associate... read more →
May 16, 2022
Fleeing ‘superstar’ cities, tech workers are moving to mid-size and smaller cities, causing housing, traffic concerns
A sizable chunk of people throughout the U.S. who have disconnected their jobs from their physical locations during the pandemic... read more →
May 9, 2022
FEATURED EVENT
2022 AMPO ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The 2022 conference will be held in Minneapolis the week of October 24th. It is the major city in Minnesota that forms the “Twin Cities” with the neighboring state capital of St. Paul. Bisected by the Mississippi River, it’s known for its parks, lakes, and many cultural landmarks. We hope to see you in there!
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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.
