Metropolitan Transportation Plan
Field(s):
Transportation Planning, Land Use & Law
Region of Focus:
North America
A Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) is a long-range (typically 20-30 year) strategic framework that guides regional transportation investments and policies to achieve coordinated mobility, economic, and environmental goals. Federally mandated for U.S. metropolitan areas with populations exceeding 50,000, MTPs integrate with the planning processes of MPOs (Metropolitan Planning Organizations) to align infrastructure development with sustainable growth principles.
Core Components:
Multimodal Systems: Balanced development of transit, active transportation, and road networks
Financial Constraint: Demonstrated funding feasibility for prioritized projects
Stakeholder Engagement: Required public participation in plan development
Last update:
April 16, 2025
Developed by:
The Urban Lexis Editorial Team
Contributor(s):
With support from:
ChatGPT (by OpenAI) and DeepSeek
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