Welcome to the Greater Madison Metropolitan planning organization (MPO)

The Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization leads the collaborative planning and funding of a sustainable, equitable transportation system for the Greater Madison region. The MPO is responsible for comprehensive planning and decision making to build agreement on transportation investments that balance roadway, public transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and other transportation needs to achieve an exceptional quality of life for all within the region.

Greater Madison MPO Policy Board - April 2, 2025

Greater Madison MPO Technical Coordinating Committee - April 23, 2025

The RoundTrip Spring Roll Challenge is Here!

​Every April, in honor of Earth Month, our RoundTrip program hosts the Spring Roll Challenge to encourage Dane County residents to choose greener ways to get around—and to celebrate those who already do! 

​It’s simple to participate—create a free RoundTrip account and log every trip you make by biking, walking/rolling, riding the bus, and carpooling from April 1-30 for a chance to win weekly & grand prize drawings. Plus, the first 50 participants to log a green trip in April will receive a free slice from Ian’s Pizza and two free rides with Metro Transit!  

Household Travel Survey Underway

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in partnership with WisDOT and the Greater Madison MPO, has launched the National Household Travel Survey (NHTS). This survey collects valuable data on how, when, and why people travel. Whether you drive, take public transit, bike, walk, or don’t travel at all, your input will help decision-makers improve safety, reduce congestion, and make transportation more accessible nationwide.

The survey is currently underway and will continue through November 2025. Households are selected through a scientific process, and those chosen will receive details by mail. Participation is voluntary, and all responses are confidential, with results reported only in summary form.

Notice of Proposed Changes to Section 5310 Program Plan and TA Program Policies

We are proposing updates to two key documents: the Section 5310 Program Management and Recipient Coordination Plan and the Policies and Scoring Criteria for STBG Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside Program Projects.

The Section 5310 Program Management Plan guides funding to improve transportation options for seniors and people with disabilities. The proposed update aligns with new Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines released in 2024 and reflects the adoption of our 2024-2028 Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services Transportation Plan for Dane County.

The TA Program Policies and Scoring Criteria determines how we award funding for projects that create safer, more accessible environments for people who walk, bike, or use public transit. Proposed changes include allowing funding for public right-of-way ADA Transition Plans to help communities plan for accessible infrastructure. Beginning in 2036, communities would be required to have an up-to-date ADA Transition Plan to qualify for TA funding.

The MPO Policy Board will consider these proposed updates at its meeting on April 2, 2025. Please submit comments on the proposed changes to Ben Lyman.

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