MPO Annual Report FY 2019
Dear MPO Members, We would like to take a moment to thank you for a great year. Because with you as our members – partners in bettering our region – […]
METROPOLITAN PLANNING BRIEFING
METROPOLITAN PLANNING BRIEFING June 2019 In this briefing we give an overview of a recent workforce housing study, update you on water trails, introduce new staff, and highlight an upcoming […]
MPO funding announced for projects advancing regional goals
MPO funding announced for projects advancing regional goals The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has awarded more than $14 million to 18 transportation projects improving Greater Des Moines. […]
Last year, the MPO tested a new initiative, the Iowa Data Bike. This electric bicycle was equipped with tools to measure pavement roughness, take georeferenced photos of trail conditions, and […]
MPO staff has developed a report on pavement conditions for the MPO planning area. The report is a follow-up to performance goal setting for Mobilizing Tomorrow. MPO staff examined 2017 […]
In the Greater Des Moines metropolitan area, 34 percent of the population lives in a census track identified as an Environmental Justice Area. These are places with higher-than-regional-average concentrations of […]
Greater Des Moines Water Trails will annually pour tens of millions of dollars into the regional economy, a new analysis shows. Among the findings of the Greater Des Moines Water […]
Des Moines Transload Facility receives $11.2 million BUILD grant The U.S. Department of Transportation yesterday announced an $11.2 million BUILD Transportation Grant for the Des Moines Transload Facility. A transload […]
METROPOLITAN PLANNING BRIEFING
METROPOLITAN PLANNING BRIEFING May 2019 FUNDING: MPO awards $14 million to advance regional goals The Des Moines Area MPO in April awarded more than $14 million to 18 transportation projects […]
Public asked to share opinions on future roadway capacity projects
Public asked to share opinions on future roadway capacity projects Residents of Greater Des Moines are invited to share their opinions on 176 roadway capacity projects that could be eligible […]
METROPOLITAN PLANNING BRIEFING
METROPOLITAN PLANNING BRIEFING March 2019 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Polk County Hazard Mitigation Plan Are we prepared for an emergency? The Des Moines Area MPO is putting that question to the public […]
Public Comment: Polk County Hazard Mitigation Plan
The purpose of hazard mitigation is to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards. Polk County and participating jurisdictions developed this multi-jurisdictional local hazard mitigation plan […]
METROPOLITAN PLANNING BRIEFING
METROPOLITAN PLANNING BRIEFING February 2019 Greetings. This is your redesigned update from the MPO, part of ongoing efforts to improve communications and showcase the value that the MPO brings to […]
Public asked to help decide which local transportation projects to fund Residents of Greater Des Moines are invited to share their opinions on which local transportation projects they would like […]