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.
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March 18, 2009
The funding for two of three spot improvements is still contingent on completion of multi-modal studies.
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February 18, 2009
Transportation Planning Board decides issue by rare weighted vote.
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July 16, 2008
TPB members also briefed on federal transportation funding shortfall.
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April 16, 2008
The Transportation Planning Board (TPB) approves backup plan in case NVTA funds aren't restored.
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January 16, 2008
The TPB approved its 2007 long-range plan, and turned attention to a new list of projects to be considered for 2008.