1. Sun Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO) ASHE February 12, 2012

3. What is an MPO? A transportation policy-making and planning body with representatives of local, state & federal government and transportation authorities A transportation policy-making and planning body with representatives of local, state & federal government and transportation authorities Representatives from local, state & federal government and transportation authorities Representatives from local, state & federal government and transportation authorities Required in urbanized areas of 50,000 + Required in urbanized areas of 50,000 +

4. 50,000+ pop = Urbanized Area

5. Urbanized Areas that are within the County Urbanized Areas that are within the County City Limits City Limits Planning Boundary Planning Boundary Urbanized Area

7. Visited MPOs FlagstaffYumaPrescott

8. Whats needed to operate the MPO? Operating Budget Operating Budget Staff – average 3 staff Staff – average 3 staff Supplies/Equipment (in-kind) Supplies/Equipment (in-kind) Office Space (in-kind) Office Space (in-kind) Office Furniture (in-kind) Office Furniture (in-kind) Vehicle/Phone/Internet (in-kind) Vehicle/Phone/Internet (in-kind)

9. MPO Functions & Products

10. Time Horizon Contents Update Requirements Work Plan 1-2 Years Planning Studies, Tasks, Budget Annual LRTP 20 Years (min.) 25 Years (preferred) Future Goals, Strategies & Projects Every 4 Years TIP 4 Years Transportation Investments/Projects Every 1-2 years (varies by state) MPO Products

11. MPO Policy Board TechnicalCommittee Subcommittees Citizens Advisory Committee Other Special Standing & ad hoc Committees MPOProfessionalStaff Executive/MgtCommittee Example MPO Structure

12. MPO Formation Determine the MPO boundary Determine the MPO boundary

14. Possible Members Possible Members CoolidgeEloyFlorenceMaricopa Pinal County San Tan Superstition Vistas

15. Other Possible Members Other Possible Members Apache Junction Queen Creek

17. Urban Area Population EntityPopulation City of Casa Grande 51,331 - Urbanized Areas City of Coolidge 10,919 - Urban Clusters City of Eloy 6,963 - Urban Clusters City of Florence 16,586 - Urban Clusters City of Maricopa 42,337 - Urban Clusters (Different than U.S. Census Population for incorporated cities)

19. Timeline – MPO Formation TASKDATE Pre-planning and data gathering Start date 5/21/2012 Identification of MPO Boundary Area End of December 2012 MPO Designated by the Governor Not later than Tuesday, 3/26/2013 MPO Board Finalizes Bylaws 2013

20. MPO vs. COG Deciphering the Alphabet Soup

21. What is the difference? MPO The lead responsibility for the development of the area's transportation plans and for coordinating the transportation planning process. The lead responsibility for the development of the area's transportation plans and for coordinating the transportation planning process. COG Dealing with issues and needs that cross city, town, county and even state boundaries. Dealing with issues and needs that cross city, town, county and even state boundaries. Operate the Area Agency on Aging, the Head Start program, housing programs, employment programs, etc. Operate the Area Agency on Aging, the Head Start program, housing programs, employment programs, etc.

22. and Will Casa Grande still be a part of CAG after the MPO is formed? Will Casa Grande still be a part of CAG after the MPO is formed? –YES! What will CAG continue to perform? What will CAG continue to perform?

23. Organizational Chart Organizational Chart REGIONAL COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING COMMITTEE COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

24. Questions?