What is the Metropolitan Planning Organization?
Designated under federal law as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the RTC is responsible for overseeing the transportation and regional planning process for Southern Nevada. In addition, the RTC directs funding generated from various local, state, and federal funds for transportation purposes.
The MPO is in charge of leading the Southern Nevada Strong regional plan, with direction from member agencies that coordinate plan implementation through the Steering Committee. The MPO helps support the agencies that carry out the plan and makes sure the community stays focused on its goals. For more information about the regional plan, go to southernnevadastrong.org.
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About the MPO
The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) at RTC helps shape how Southern Nevada grows and moves around—both now and in the future.
Key Points:
- Big Picture Planning:
The MPO looks beyond just roads and buses—they help plan how communities grow, where jobs and homes are located in the regional context, and how people get around. - Focus on the Future:
They create long-term plans (looking ahead 25 years!) to make sure transportation systems can handle a growing population. - Team Effort:
Local leaders, transportation experts, and government agencies work together through the MPO to make smart decisions about our future. - Connected Communities:
The MPO makes sure all communities have access to transportation, jobs, schools, parks, and services. - Environment Matters:
They also consider how projects impact the environment and work to reduce negative effects. - Managing Money & Priorities:
The MPO handles funding from state and federal sources (like fuel taxes and a portion of the sales tax) and helps decide which transportation projects should come first. - Research & Surveys:
They collect data and feedback from the public to guide planning and make sure projects meet real community needs.
MPO History and Timeline
1981
RTC was given the responsibility to become the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
2012- Southern Nevada Strong Plan is developed by the City of Henderson
2012
2015
The MPO begins running Southern Nevada Strong
The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act is passed
2021
2025+
MPO begins update of Southern Nevada Strong (Southern Nevada Strong 2050)
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Get Involved!
The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) plans and studies support important decisions about transportation in the valley. We work together with local partners to plan for the future, decide how transportation funds are spent, and choose which projects to support.
If you’d like to learn more or get involved, you can visit RTC Board and Committee Meetings and Agendas to find out details about each committee, their meeting times, locations and agendas. These meetings are open to the public and provide updates on transportation plans, projects, and policies in the area.
To learn more about the RTC committee and purpose you can also visit the Public Participation Plan: RTC Committees or see the summaries below.
Additional Resources:
Guidance for getting involved at public meetings
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