RPO staff: potential MPO transition unlikely to change current phasing process

Jun 16, 2026

Members asked whether becoming an MPO would alter the RPO plan; staff said MPO designation is census-driven and likely would not trigger federal review until after the 2030 census, but the RPO phasing will help ease any transition and the plan can still be revisited before adoption.

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A member asked whether an impending change from RPO to MPO status would change the current phasing or review process. Staff answered that MPO designation is census based and that any federal review tied to an MPO boundary would likely be addressed after the 2030 census; meanwhile the RPO is the appropriate vehicle for the 2027–2055 plan and can smooth the transition.

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