MPO staff outlines federal functional classification update after boundary changes

Apr 29, 2026

Staff summarized how the decennial census and the MPO boundary change require an update to the federal functional classification for roads, noted TxDOT guidance and proposed taking a resolution to the board after Technical Advisory Committee review.

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Staff explained that following the decennial census and the MPO boundary expansion, the MPO must update the federal functional classification of roads in the new planning area, separate from any local functional classifications. The speaker said TxDOT provided suggested classifications based on traffic volumes, lane width and trip purpose and that the MPO will review those recommendations through the Technical Advisory Committee.

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