Transportation Planning

Ensuring effective investments in the region’s future

Expensive infrastructure investments require careful planning. As the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Twin Cities metro area, we prepare a 20-year regional transportation plan, the 2030 Transportation Policy Plan, that responds to projected regional growth and ensures the most effective investment of public resources.

Regional solicitation of projects seeking federal funding

With our local partners on the Transportation Advisory Board, we allocate federal funding for regionally significant transportation projects. These projects become part of the four-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), updated at least every two years. We engage a broad group of interested citizens and advocacy groups in developing the TIP.

Our vision for transit

To fuel economic growth, meet the demands of a growing and changing population, and compete successfully in the global economy, the Council’s goal is to double transit ridership from 2004 levels by 2030. More about our vision for transit, and how to achieve it.

Planes, autos, bicycles and more

Under state law, we work with our state, regional and local partners to plan a multi-modal transportation system that supports the regional economy. Learn more about our other transportation planning responsibilities.