What is the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)?
The Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) was established in 1977 following the passage of the Federal Highway Act of 1974. The task of the MPO is to develop plans, policies and priorities that guide local decision making on transportation issues. Principal responsibilities include the development of a 20-year Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), a five-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and related transportation planning studies and projects.
The MPO seeks to improve transportation in the county for all modes of travel, including mass transit, walking, bicycling, as well as the automobile. The MPO prioritizes capital improvements to address the county's travel needs and allocates federal funding to implement the projects as identified in the TIP and the LRTP.
Transportation programs addressed by the MPO include trails, Intelligent Transportation Systems, the Congestion Management System, Transportation System Monitoring, (e.g. Level of Service, Crash Analysis), mass transit, and goods movement (freight). For a list of program areas, select from the box at the top of this web page.
The
MPO also implements the Pinellas County Transportation
Disadvantaged (TD) Program, which provides
transportation to those who do not have access to a
vehicle due to a physical or mental disability or low
income status. For information on transportation and other services for seniors, check the Senior Helpline Brochure.
MPO Public Involvement Opportunities
The
MPO places a high value on public
involvement. Presentations are made to professional,
civic and social groups. The MPO also participates
in community-based public involvement events including
public hearings, forums and community fairs.
One way to become involved in transportation
planning is by making a brief presentation on an issue
that deeply concerns you during the "Citizens to be
Heard" segment of the MPO's
monthly meeting. Another way is through
participation on one of the MPO's
advisory committees. Openings occur periodically,
and you are encouraged to apply if you
are interested and willing to make a time
commitment.
To help us learn about the transportation issues
that are important to you, please email, mail or telephone the MPO, using the contact information below.
CONTACT:
The Pinellas County MPO
600 Cleveland
Street, Suite 750
Clearwater, FL 33755
Phone:
727.464.8200
Fax: 727.464.8201 Email
and related transportation planning studies and projects.
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