Public asked for feedback on draft Transportation Improvement Plans The public is invited to an online public input meeting to provide feedback on the draft Federal Fiscal Years 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Programs (FFY 2021-2024 TIPs) for the Des Moines Area…
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2020 Annual Report We are pleased to present the FY2020 Annual Report, highlighting our work over the past year and illustrating the value we bring to our member governments. [real3dflipbook id='23']
Online public meeting opens for Des Moines River Activation and Possible Dam Modification Project The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is hosting…
Metropolitan Planning Briefing April 2020 In this Briefing we offer updates on the MPO’s response to COVID-19 impacts to transportation, MPO funding, regional efforts to better manage stormwater, and an upcoming speaker. COVID-19 RESPONSE: MPO advocates for federal financial, regulatory…
MPO announces project funding to advance regional goals The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) today announces $15 million in grant awards for 16 projects around Greater Des Moines. The MPO grants support a wide variety of projects. Some…
The Des Moines Area MPO is striving to ensure the public continues to have opportunity to participate in its decision-making process during the COVID-19 pandemic. The MPO has made special arrangements for the public to join MPO committees' virtual meetings.…
Metropolitan Planning Briefing February 2020 In this Briefing we offer updates on public comment period for MPO grants, paved trail conditions, MPO officers for 2020, and upcoming speakers. Public feedback is being sought on 19 grant applications to the Surface…
UPDATE: Public meeting cancelled In keeping with the Governor's emergency declaration, we are cancelling the March 24 public meeting regarding which local transportation projects receive federal money. Public input will continue to be collected through Friday, March 27. You can…
METROPOLITAN PLANNING BRIEFING December 2019 In this Briefing we offer up updates on the Mobilizing Tomorrow, the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program, a $25 million BUILD grant for water trails, an e-scooter survey, and staff news. The newly adopted Long-Range…
Due to the growing use of electric scooters, or "e-scooters," nationwide, several partners in the Greater Des Moines region are exploring options for regulations that would be appropriate for privately owned e-scooters, as well as preparing for the possibility of…
