Mobolizing Freight is a regional freight plan that examines how the existing freight system impacts Central Iowa. The MPO has a long history of freight, and where the updated Freight Plan differs from previous efforts is it looks into how…
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Multimodal Economic Impact Study
The MPO is undertaking a Multimodal Economic Impact Study in partnership with the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART). The study’s purpose is to quantify the economic impacts and benefits of transportation investments in the region. Additionally, the study…
Transportation Capital Improvement Program
The Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP) summarizes all the capital improvements that local jurisdictions throughout the region are planning to make to the network of transportation infrastructure.
Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
The Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, once complete, will outline action steps to reduce deaths and serious injuries from the transportation network.
Trail Counter Program
The Des Moines Area MPO operates a Trail Counter Program to collect usage data on the paved trail network in Central Iowa, which aids the region in planning for the maintenance and growth of the network.
Water Trails
The Greater Des Moines Water Trails and Greenways Master Plan was adopted by unanimous vote of the MPO Policy Committee in November 2016. The water trails plan provides the region a road-map for enhancing citizen experiences in and along the 150 miles of waterways in Greater Des Moines.
The Tomorrow Plan
The Tomorrow Plan is a forward-thinking plan for the sustainable development of the Greater Des Moines region over the next 40 years.
Iowa Data Bike
The Iowa Data Bike is an initiative by the Des Moines Area MPO in partnership with the Iowa Department of Public Health and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. Using an app that senses the roughness of pavement, the Data Bike…
Active Transportation Plan
InterCONNECT is a regional active transportation plan that examines the active transportation and multimodal networks. This plan will provide an update to the 2011 Connect Plan. Public participation kicked off in May 2025 with two public open house events hosted…
Best Practices
The Des Moines Area MPO researches best practices in regional planning. The best-practice reports are meant to inform community leaders and MPO member governments on the range of tools available for meeting the performance measures established in Mobilizing Tomorrow.