Transportation

Regional Planning Approach

The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the region, and plays an important role as the regional forum for transportation planning. The TPB prepares plans and programs that the federal government must approve in order for federal-aid transportation funds to flow to the Washington region.

The TPB's planning activities must follow regulations and meet standards set forth in federal law. The TPB works with more than 20 local jurisdictions, two states and the District of Columbia, and multiple transportation agencies to develop a policy framework that will guide transportation decision making in the National Capital Region for decades to come.

News & Multimedia

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    Action Taken to Update Region's Long-Range Transportation Plan

    August 6, 2013

    The Transportation Planning Board in July approved 20 major roadway or bicycle and pedestrian projects in Virginia and the District of Columbia to add to the...

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    Priorities Plan Featured in Local News Stories

    August 1, 2013

    The Washington Post, Frederick News-Post , and WAMU highlight draft plan's strategies and recommendations during its public comment period.

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    TPB Seeking Public Comment on Draft Regional Transportation Priorities Plan

    July 30, 2013

    Between now and August 23, stakeholders, advocacy groups, and interested members of the general public are invited to review and comment on the Transportation...

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