Planning Priorities (FY 2027)

The DMMPC established planning priorities to focus transportation planning efforts, guide resource allocation, and ensure alignment with federal planning factors. These priorities emphasize safety, system preservation, multimodal connectivity, economic vitality, and environmental stewardship. By concentrating on these key areas, the MPO supports the efficient and reliable movement of people and freight, enhances quality of life, and integrates transportation investments with regional growth and land use goals. Summarized below are the MPO’s primary priorities for each UPWP program, linking them to strategic objectives and federal requirements.

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UPWP Program	Core Planning Priorities	Federal Planning Factors Supported
100: Administration / Public Participation	Ensure MPO compliance, 3C planning, and reporting Strengthen interagency coordination and public engagement	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
200: Data Collection/Analysis	Collect and analyze traffic, crash, and system performance data Maintain GIS and asset inventories (pavement, bridges, culverts)	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
300: Short-Range Planning/Management Systems	Implement safety and operational improvements (intersections, signals, ITS) Expand and enhance multimodal facilities (bicycle, pedestrian, transit)	2,3,4,6,7
400: Long-Range Planning & Air Quality	Develop integrated multimodal network aligned with land use and economic development Plan for system preservation, resiliency, and environmental protection	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
500: Transit & Active Transportation	Prioritize projects based on safety, mobility, multimodal connectivity, and economic impact Ensure alignment with LRTP and environmental goals	1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
600: Other Planning Initiatives	Conduct freight, active transportation, and transit studies to improve mobility and economic vitality Evaluate resiliency, stormwater mitigation, and emerging technology for system efficiency	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10