Association Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO)

AMPO is closed today, February 17th. We'll be back tomorrow. Enjoy the holiday!

Sick of tackling transportation alone? One of our many membership benefits includes match making services! Stop swiping left on planning partnerships and join AMPO today. We're here to help you connect with MPOs nationwide. From GIS gurus to transportation trendsetters, we’ve got the perfect match waiting for you! Join AMPO today—for partnerships, progress, and perfect MPO matches. 💘 Don't be shy! Reach out to communications@ampo.org for more information.

Join us for our first Transit Interest Group webinar of the year to hear about the different ways MPOs engage with, support, and lead transit operations in their regions, and how these various roles impact local communities. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dnqQ6m_F

Advancing the resiliency of transportation assets and systems in the face of natural hazards and extreme weather can seem like a daunting task, but there are a myriad of tools out there that can help. Join us for our first Environment & Resiliency interest group webinar of the year to learn more. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dyQmrJhJ

Proposal Deadline Extended! 🚨 Great news—The deadline to submit proposals for the 2025 AMPO Annual Conference has been extended to February 12th at midnight! We’re also offering travel stipends and half-price registration for staff from small MPOs (under 200k population) whose proposals are accepted! Submit your proposals now for a chance to present and take advantage of these incentives. Learn more & apply today https://lnkd.in/evjrjN2M

The news is coming in at breakneck speed, but we're here to keep you informed! AMPO is committed to advocating for MPOs at the federal level. In partnership with National Association of Regional Councils, we've sent a joint letter to Secretary Sean Duffy, congratulating him on his confirmation to be Secretary of Transportation and addressing concerns over recent federal actions that impact transportation planning. Want to stay in the loop? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates! 📬 https://lnkd.in/eMyhjGPH Read the letter and stay informed on how we're pushing for clear guidance and protecting essential programs. https://lnkd.in/e2zm_fcZ

Amped Up is back for Season 2! In the first episode, AMPO’s Transportation Planning Manager Ellen Zavisca chats with Yonah Freemark from the Urban Institute about why some transportation ballot measures pass while others fall short. Tune in now for this insightful and timely discussion! 🎧 Don’t forget to share with friends and colleagues, and leave us a review to let us know what you think! Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eJHxt7_g

Following the issuance of the Executive Orders (EOs) "Unleashing American Energy" and the EO “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-based Opportunity,” we have elected to postpone today's AMPO Legislative Priority Briefing, originally scheduled for 2:00 PM ET. The briefing will be rescheduled to allow us to focus on the recent EOs and their potential impacts on MPOs. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we navigate these changes.

Calling all students! AMPO is excited to announce the 2025 AMPO Annual Conference Student Presentation Competition! 🎓 Are you an undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. student in planning or a related field? Share your research at the conference in Providence, RI, from Sept. 15-19, 2025. It's your chance to showcase innovative ideas, gain national exposure, network with industry leaders, and win recognition! 🗓️ Submit by April 4, 2025. 📅 Join a help session on March 5th! For more info and to apply, visit the competition website! https://lnkd.in/eZ2qyhfH #AMPO2025 #FutureOfMobility

In honor of MLK Jr. Day, AMPO's offices will be closed. We'll see you tomorrow, 1/21. (Pictured: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. riding his bike, September 2, 1967.)