{"id":23547,"date":"2023-03-09T22:48:50","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T22:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/?page_id=23547"},"modified":"2024-02-26T13:01:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T19:01:13","slug":"our-work","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/our-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Federally Required Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Regional plans help&nbsp;guide&nbsp;individuals, organizations, and governments to make policy and budget decisions based on a collective, agreed-upon vision for the region\u2019s future. As a regional body representing local governments throughout the greater Des Moines area, the MPO regularly coordinates and facilitates regional planning efforts. Additionally, the MPO supports and assists other regional plans developed by partner governments and organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"is-flex-container columns-3 th-blog-classic-style wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-52 plan type-plan status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry display_status-required-documents\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/plan\/mobilizing-tomorrow\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/LRTP-800x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mobilizing Tomorrow\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/plan\/mobilizing-tomorrow\/\" target=\"_self\" >Mobilizing Tomorrow<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Mobilizing Tomorrow is the MPO\u2019s long-range transportation plan for the year 2050 and outlines how the MPO\u2019s member communities, Iowa Department of Transportation, and DART will invest approximately $8.1 billion in transportation funding over the next 30 years.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-25016 plan type-plan status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry display_status-required-documents\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/plan\/public-participation-plan\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PPP-800x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Public Participation Plan\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/plan\/public-participation-plan\/\" target=\"_self\" >Public Participation Plan<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) provides a continuous, cooperative, and comprehensive (3-C) transportation planning process for greater Des Moines metropolitan area.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-24978 plan type-plan status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry display_status-required-documents\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/plan\/transportation-improvement-plan-tip\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TIP-800x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/plan\/transportation-improvement-plan-tip\/\" target=\"_self\" >Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Transportation projects receiving federal funding in the Greater Des Moines area are tracked and documented by the Des Moines Area MPO. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-25075 plan type-plan status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry display_status-required-documents\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/plan\/unified-planning-work-program-budget\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/UPWP-800x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Unified Planning Work Program &#038; Budget\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/plan\/unified-planning-work-program-budget\/\" target=\"_self\" >Unified Planning Work Program &#038; Budget<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The Unified Planning Work Program and Budget (UPWP) is the Des Moines Area MPO\u2019s work plan for the fiscal year. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Regional Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Regional plans help&nbsp;guide&nbsp;individuals, organizations, and governments to make policy and budget decisions based on a collective, agreed-upon vision for the region\u2019s future. As a regional body representing local governments throughout the greater Des Moines area, the MPO regularly coordinates and facilitates regional planning efforts. Additionally, the MPO supports and assists other regional plans developed by partner governments and organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"required-documents\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"is-flex-container columns-3 th-blog-classic-style wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-25882 plan type-plan status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry display_status-parent\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/plan\/comprehensive-safety-action-plan\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MPO-SS4A-protected.parking.buffered.bikelanes-800x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Comprehensive Safety Action Plan\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MPO-SS4A-protected.parking.buffered.bikelanes-800x420.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MPO-SS4A-protected.parking.buffered.bikelanes-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MPO-SS4A-protected.parking.buffered.bikelanes-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MPO-SS4A-protected.parking.buffered.bikelanes-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MPO-SS4A-protected.parking.buffered.bikelanes.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/plan\/comprehensive-safety-action-plan\/\" target=\"_self\" >Comprehensive Safety Action Plan<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, once complete, will outline action steps to reduce deaths and serious injuries from the transportation network. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-62 plan type-plan status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry display_status-parent\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/plan\/water-trails\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pexels-photo-133682-800x420.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Water Trails\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/plan\/water-trails\/\" target=\"_self\" >Water Trails<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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\u00a0road-map\u00a0for enhancing citizen experiences in and along the 150 miles of waterways in Greater Des Moines. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-43 plan type-plan status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry display_status-parent\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/plan\/the-tomorrow-plan\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/pexels-photo-1167355-800x420.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Tomorrow Plan\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/plan\/the-tomorrow-plan\/\" target=\"_self\" >The Tomorrow Plan<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The Tomorrow Plan is a forward-thinking plan for the sustainable development of the Greater Des Moines\u00a0region over the next 40 years.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-9244 plan type-plan status-publish hentry display_status-parent\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/plan\/connect-bike-ped-transportation-plan\/\" target=\"_self\" >CONNECT: Bike-Ped Transportation Plan<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">CONNECT: Central Iowa Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Action Plan 2020&nbsp;is an action plan for making central Iowa a region that supports bicycling and walking throughout all levels of the transportation system. Background CONNECT was developed by the Central Iowa Bicycle&#x2026; <p class=\"more-link-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/plan\/connect-bike-ped-transportation-plan\/\" class=\"more-link wp-block-button__link\"><svg class=\"svg-icon th-fill-current\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M13 9l3 3m0 0l-3 3m3-3H8m13 0a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\" \/><\/svg> Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">CONNECT: Bike-Ped Transportation Plan<\/span><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planning Projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">MPO projects are special initiatives and programs taken on by the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization to further the collaboration among local governments and meet regional goals established in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/mobilizing-tomorrow\/\">Mobilizing Tomorrow<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/the-tomorrow-plan\/\">The Tomorrow Plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"is-flex-container columns-3 th-blog-classic-style wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-8294 project type-project status-publish hentry display_status-parent\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/project\/best-practices\/\" target=\"_self\" >Best Practices<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The Des Moines Area MPO researches best practices in regional\u00a0planning. 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. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-23682 project type-project status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry display_status-parent\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/project\/central-iowa-climate-toolbox\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mpo-climate-toolbox-800x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Central Iowa Climate Toolbox\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/project\/central-iowa-climate-toolbox\/\" target=\"_self\" >Central Iowa Climate Toolbox<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The Central Iowa Climate Toolbox was created with the intent of connecting decision-makers, professional staff, and the general public directly to diverse sources of information they may need as communities and organizations take action on climate issues. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7970 project type-project status-publish hentry display_status-parent\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/project\/complete-streets-2\/\" target=\"_self\" >Complete Streets<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The Des Moines Area MPO developed&nbsp;a complete streets policy template in 2015 that can be adopted by local governments throughout Greater Des Moines. Since that time, five new complete streets policies have been adopted bringing the total to nine policies&#x2026; <p class=\"more-link-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/project\/complete-streets-2\/\" class=\"more-link wp-block-button__link\"><svg class=\"svg-icon th-fill-current\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M13 9l3 3m0 0l-3 3m3-3H8m13 0a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\" \/><\/svg> Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Complete Streets<\/span><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-12033 project type-project status-publish hentry display_status-parent\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/project\/container-locator\/\" target=\"_self\" >Container Locator<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Container Locator is a web tool designed to improve the efficiency of the intermodal freight transportation network, lower costs of shipping by intermodal container, and ultimately benefit the end consumer by lowering the costs of delivering goods. Click here to&#x2026; <p class=\"more-link-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/project\/container-locator\/\" class=\"more-link wp-block-button__link\"><svg class=\"svg-icon th-fill-current\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M13 9l3 3m0 0l-3 3m3-3H8m13 0a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\" \/><\/svg> Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Container Locator<\/span><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-11782 project type-project status-publish hentry display_status-parent\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/project\/data-bike\/\" target=\"_self\" >Iowa Data Bike<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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&#x2026; <p class=\"more-link-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/project\/data-bike\/\" class=\"more-link wp-block-button__link\"><svg class=\"svg-icon th-fill-current\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M13 9l3 3m0 0l-3 3m3-3H8m13 0a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\" \/><\/svg> Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Iowa Data Bike<\/span><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-23680 project type-project status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry display_status-parent\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/project\/trail-counter-program\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Trail-Counter-Program-Art-800x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Trail Counter Program\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/project\/trail-counter-program\/\" target=\"_self\" >Trail Counter Program<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past Projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Past initiatives of the MPO are retained here as a reference and resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"is-flex-container columns-3 th-blog-classic-style wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-23692 project type-project status-publish hentry display_status-past\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/project\/2020-census-boundaries-psap\/\" target=\"_self\" >2020 Census Boundaries PSAP<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The 2020 Census PSAP process has been finalized and closed for the MPO area in March 2020. For additional inquiries, please contact the MPO staff at 515-334-0075. The 2020 Census Participant Statistical Areas Program (PSAP) allows&nbsp; local governments, following Census&#x2026; <p class=\"more-link-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/project\/2020-census-boundaries-psap\/\" class=\"more-link wp-block-button__link\"><svg class=\"svg-icon th-fill-current\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M13 9l3 3m0 0l-3 3m3-3H8m13 0a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\" \/><\/svg> Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">2020 Census Boundaries PSAP<\/span><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-14309 project type-project status-publish hentry display_status-past\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/project\/congestion-management-process\/\" target=\"_self\" >Congestion Management Process<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The Congestion Management Process (CMP) provides the Des Moines Area MPO and its members governments with a process for the effective integrated management and operation of the multimodal transportation system. This strategy is based on a cooperatively developed and implemented&#x2026; <p class=\"more-link-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/project\/congestion-management-process\/\" class=\"more-link wp-block-button__link\"><svg class=\"svg-icon th-fill-current\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M13 9l3 3m0 0l-3 3m3-3H8m13 0a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\" \/><\/svg> Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Congestion Management Process<\/span><\/a><\/p> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-10777 project type-project status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry display_status-past\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/project\/transload-facility\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/transload-facility-800x420.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Transload Facility\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/project\/transload-facility\/\" target=\"_self\" >Transload Facility<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The Des Moines Area MPO spent years planning for the now-open transload facility, which has strengthened the connection between the region\u2019s trucking and rail freight networks.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Federally Required Plans Regional plans help&nbsp;guide&nbsp;individuals, organizations, and governments to make policy and budget decisions based on a collective, agreed-upon vision for the region\u2019s future. As a regional body representing local governments throughout the greater Des Moines area, the MPO&#x2026; <\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/our-work\/\" class=\"more-link wp-block-button__link\"><svg class=\"svg-icon th-fill-current\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M13 9l3 3m0 0l-3 3m3-3H8m13 0a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\" \/><\/svg> Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Our Work<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/full-width-page.php","meta":[],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23547"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23547"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23547\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25893,"href":"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23547\/revisions\/25893"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23547"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmampo.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23547"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}