Program 100: Administration / Public Participation

Purpose:

The purpose of Program 100 is to provide for the overall administration of the metropolitan transportation planning program, promote meaningful public participation, and further develop the planning skills and institutional capacity of those involved in the transportation planning process.

Method:

This program is implemented through administrative activities, public involvement and education, and staff development. These methods are reflected in the activities described below.

Program 100.1: Administrative Functions

Responsible Agency and End Products:

• MPO staff will attend and co-host (alongside Anderson and Kokomo) the annual 2026 Indiana MPO Conference. [Estimated Completion: Q2/FY 2027]
• MPO staff will attend the annual 2027 Indiana MPO Conference [Estimated Completion: Q2/FY 2028]
• MPO staff to attend bimonthly Transportation Policy Committee meetings, including preparation of agendas, minutes, and related correspondence. [Estimated Completion: Ongoing]
• MPO staff to attend bimonthly Technical Advisory Committee meetings, including preparation of agendas, minutes, and related correspondence. [Estimated Completion: Ongoing]
• MPO staff to prepare and submit eight (8) UPWP quarterly billing statements to INDOT for reimbursement. [Estimated Completion: Quarterly for FY 2027-2028]
• MPO staff to participate in meetings, correspondence, phone calls, and research related to transportation planning issues and processes, project development, and coordination with non-metropolitan planning officials where feasible. [Estimated Completion: Ongoing]