Mission
The Active Transportation Interest Group seeks to build capacity among MPOs and advance the state of planning and implementation for bicycle, pedestrian, and other non-motorized transportation projects and programs. Active Transportation is key to accessing public transportation and enhancing affordable mobility in urban areas, if safe and secure routes are available. This makes planning for active transportation a critical element of the metropolitan transportation planning process.
Goals
The purpose of this interest group is to provide a forum for MPO staff to share practices, information, and resources as well as identify needs and gaps. Focus areas to be addressed include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinating with DOTs and local governments to incorporate safe and accessible active transportation into transportation projects;
- Building and expanding partnerships to advance programs and projects related to active transportation;
- Reducing barriers that can delay implementation of smaller-scale projects that use federal funds, including pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure;
- Identifying opportunities to support accessible planning through environmental justice-based initiatives;
- Advocating for safety through data and storytelling, and collaborating with a diverse group of multi-jurisdictional policymakers and stakeholders who have a similar focus (e.g., Vision Zero, Road to Zero);
- Identifying opportunities, challenges, needs, and emerging issues in active transportation planning; and
- Communicating and sharing best practices, guidance, resources, and activities with other AMPO committees and at AMPO events, as appropriate.
Active Transportation Discussion Forum
Join the Active Transportation Interest Group leadership team and its members on the discussion forum.
Leadership Team
