The Census Bureau designates a new list of Urbanized Areas (UZAs) every 10 years, following the conclusion of each decennial census. These designations are the triggering event for creating new MPOs and graduating MPOs to serve Transportation Management Areas (TMAs). When new MPOs are established, urban areas are asked to formalize a process that plays a critical role in a region’s vision for its future.

For newly established regions receiving an MPO designation, the opportunity to take on these new responsibilities can often be daunting as expectations at all levels of government – federal, state, county, municipal – for success are often high. Similarly MPOs reaching TMA status often experience many of the same issues/concerns noted for new MPOs. In recognition of these challenges, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funded the creation of this course through the MPO Institute to better prepare regions for Census updates.

At the end of this course, you will be familiar with:
• How boundaries and administrative structures are formed for MPOs
• The core products and requirements MPOs must develop and follow
• The key differences between MPO and TMA requirements
• Examples of how peer MPOs are engaging with their partners

Credentialing
Upon completion of this course you will receive an MPO Institute Certificate; each course has a unique expiration date depending on the content and changing landscape. Reference the Completion Rules at the bottom of the course content overview for the length of certificate.

AICP Planners may also claim credits through the APA for this course. This course qualifies for 5CM | 1 Law.

Recommended Pacing | 2 Weeks
This course is self-paced, meaning you can take it at any time while the course is open. Because of the subject matter and level of detail, it is recommended you space this course over two weeks so you can absorb the material.

Recommended Learners
This course is open to anyone who would like to take it. You do not need to work for or with an MPO to register for this course. However, this course is specifically built with the following audiences in mind:
• MPO Board Members
• MPO Committee Members
• MPO Staff
• State DOT Staff

Disclosure
All purchases are final. You will have 180 days (~6 months) after registering to complete this course. If you do not complete it within that timeframe, you will automatically be unenrolled and lose access to materials. If you complete the course within that timeframe, you will receive your certificate upon completion, and retain access to the course until the expiration of your certificate. The MPO Institute retains the right to deactivate a course periodically to administer content updates as needed and this may briefly interrupt your access or require you to complete new material.

The AMPO Research Foundation retains all rights to the content within this course. Sharing your credentials and/or downloading, distributing, or sharing any content within this course is forbidden. If you are found to be doing either your access will be immediately revoked regardless of course completion status and no refunds will be made. You may also be subject to a ban from future Institute courses at the discretion of the administrator.