About MMMPO
Background
The Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization (MMMPO) serves as the federally-designated MPO for the greater Morgantown area, including all of Monongalia County. As an MPO, we ensure federal transportation funds are committed through a locally driven, comprehensive planning process. Since 2003, we have served that role, providing a forum for communities and agencies to solve transportation issues and progress transportation plans and projects across the region. We work with partners such as West Virginia DOT, Mountain Line Transit, WVU, county and local elected officials, business leaders, and the public.
Core Products
We develop three core products: a Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The MTP outlines our transportation goals and policies for the next 20-25 years and is updated every five years; the current MTP was adopted in 2025. The TIP serves as the six-year capital program for federally-funded transportation projects in Monongalia County and is updated every two years. The annual UPWP details our upcoming planning projects and budgets for the State Fiscal Year. We receive federal transportation funds as the result of a planning program that produces these core documents.
Though we have a primary responsibility to plan and prioritize transportation projects for federal funding, we also ensure the region is in compliance with federal and state planning requirements. We're committed to providing leadership on regional transportation issues, and creating a transportation system that allows people, communities, and businesses to thrive in a sustainable manner. We're also committed to doing this in an open and transparent manner, giving the public the opportunity to provide meaningful inputs on our products.
Organizational Structure
The MMMPO is comprised of a Policy Board, Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC), Policy Advisory Committee, and staff.
Policy Board
The Policy Board acts as the decision-making body of the MMPO. The Board is made up of elected and appointed officials from member local governments and major organizations in the Morgantown region. The Policy Board formerly approves projects such as the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).
Citizens Advisory Committee
The Citizens Advisory Committee serves as an advisory group to the Policy Board, providing recommendations on community issues and concerns. The CAC is composed of citizens appointed by the Policy Board to represent the public interest in transportation decision-making.
Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee serves as another advisory group to the Policy Board, providing recommendations on technical issues and planning efforts. The TTAC is made up of technical staff from various agencies and local governments in the area.
Policy Advisory Committee
The Policy Advisory Committee is made up of representatives of the business and economic development community, providing the Policy Board with their perspective on the economic impacts of proposed plans and projects.
Staff
Our staff provides technical transportation planning services to the community and manages various planning projects. The Executive Director who reports to the Policy Board.
Funding
We're funded by federal grant programs, authorized by the U.S. Congress, and by contributions from local government and West Virginia DOT. Currently, we're 80% funded by federal transportation grants, 10% by WVDOT, 5% by the City of Morgantown, and 5% by Monongalia County.