Three designated committees form the structure of the MPO: the Transportation Technical Committee (TTC), the Executive Committee, and the MPO Policy Committee.
The MPO Representative Handbook provides an overview of the Des Moines Area MPO, including requirements, members, committees, and the decision-making process.
MPO Policy Committee
The MPO Policy Committee – often referred to simply as the MPO – meets on the third Thursday of the month, nine months of the year. Open to the public, meetings begin at 4 p.m. and are held in the Burnham Room at the MPO office, located at 420 Watson Powell, Suite 200, in Des Moines, Iowa 50309. Dates and times are subject to change.
The Policy Committee receives recommendations from the TTC and the Executive Committee before taking formal action on transportation issues. Urbandale Mayor Bob Andeweg is the Chair, Norwalk City Council Member Stephanie Riva is the Vice Chair, and Clive City Council Member Ted Weaver is the Secretary/Treasurer.
If you have any questions about this group, please contact Tracey Deckard.
Policy Committee Representatives (Effective for 2023)
Latest Policy Committee Meetings
Executive Committee
he Executive Committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Open to the public, meetings begin at 11:30 a.m. and are held in the Burnham Room at the MPO office, located at 420 Watson Powell, Suite 200, in Des Moines, Iowa 50309. Dates and times are subject to change.
The 2023 schedule is as follows: January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 17, June 7, July 12, August 13, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13.
The Executive Committee receives technical guidance and recommendations from the Transportation Technical Committee. The Executive Committee then offers its recommendations to the MPO Policy Committee. A majority of the Executive Committee members also serve on the MPO Strategic Plan Steering Committee.
If you have any questions about this group, or would like copies of past agendas or minutes, please contact Tracey Deckard.
Executive Committee Representatives (Effective for 2022)
Latest Executive Committee Meetings
Transportation Technical Committee
The Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) meets on the first Thursday of each month. Open to the public, meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. and are held in the Burnham Room at the MPO office, located at 420 Watson Powell, Suite 200, in Des Moines, Iowa 50309. Dates and times are subject to change.
The 2023 schedule is as follows: January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, and December 7.
If you have any questions about this group, please contact Tracey Deckard.
Technical Committee Representatives (Effective for 2020)
Technical Committee Representatives (Alternates) (Effective for 2020)