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
Partnerships, sustained federal help key to ending ‘digital redlining,’ city leaders say
Dive Brief: If cities are to close the digital divide and end so-called "digital redlining," they must partner with the private... read more →
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Queens is on a quest to become a ‘smart borough’
Queens may be a New York City borough, but it has smart city ambitions. The densely populated district aims to... read more →
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Global cities still falling short on governance of smart city tech: report
Dive Brief: Even as many cities adopt new technologies, they often lack basic governance policies around data privacy, accessibility and cybersecurity,... read more →
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New York passed LA as the most congested US metro region in 2020: report
Dive Brief: The New York City-Newark-Connecticut metropolitan region was the most congested urban area in the country in 2020, surpassing... read more →
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America’s Most Bicycle-Friendly Cities [Infographic]
Cycling has enjoyed huge gains in popularity across the United States and much of the world as a result of... read more →
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Biden extols bipartisan infrastructure deal as a good start
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced on Thursday a hard-earned bipartisan agreement on a pared-down infrastructure plan that would... 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.
