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MTPO adopts statewide performance targets; some commissioners urge realistic interim safety goals
Summary
The MTPO voted to adopt statewide performance measure targets for safety, bridges/pavement and reliability, but several commissioners urged the new executive director to develop realistic interim safety goals rather than repeatedly adopting '0' as the target this year.
MTPO staff recommended that the board adopt statewide performance measure targets for 2026 rather than establish MTPO‑specific targets this cycle. The statewide safety target reflects a Vision Zero policy goal of zero fatalities and is reported in the materials as target = 0 across safety metrics.
Staff summarized relevant statewide baseline numbers and noted the deadline to adopt targets is Feb. 27, 2026. "So that's something I think with the ongoing county and city efforts that the MTPO could somewhat readily adopt," staff said when describing the option to customize targets in future years.
Several board members welcomed the statewide approach for this year but asked that the new director be charged with developing realistic interim targets and an action plan. One commissioner warned that adopting 0 as the target without an implementation pathway would guarantee a formally unmet target: "We're gonna fail at that this coming year. We'll fail at 0," the commissioner said, urging practical interim goals and steps to reach them.
The board moved and unanimously adopted the staff recommendation to adopt the statewide targets for safety, bridge/pavement condition and system reliability.
Next steps: staff and the new director were asked to return with an implementation and action plan that outlines steps and interim targets the MTPO can pursue to make measurable progress toward Vision Zero.
