Transportation
Regional Planning Approach
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the region, and plays an important role as the regional forum for transportation planning. The TPB prepares plans and programs that the federal government must approve in order for federal-aid transportation funds to flow to the Washington region.
The TPB's planning activities must follow regulations and meet standards set forth in federal law. The TPB works with more than 20 local jurisdictions, two states and the District of Columbia, and multiple transportation agencies to develop a policy framework that will guide transportation decision making in the National Capital Region for decades to come.
News & Multimedia
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April 16, 2008
The Transportation Planning Board (TPB) approves backup plan in case NVTA funds aren't restored.
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January 16, 2008
The TPB approved its 2007 long-range plan, and turned attention to a new list of projects to be considered for 2008.
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July 26, 2007
Wondering what the TPB has in store for the region's roadways? Try out a new interactive way to see what's happening using Google Earth TM . Click "more" to...
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May 16, 2007
The TPB voted at its monthly meeting in May to move forward with incorporating new projects into the region's transportation plan, including HOT lanes on...
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October 18, 2006
Adjustments to the region's development patterns and transit plans can help the region avoid more than doubling traffic congestion by 2030, transportation...