Des Moines Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization
The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) serves over half a million people in central Iowa. The MPO focuses on establishing a comprehensive, coordinated, and continuing transportation planning process that facilitates the appropriation of federal funds.
Check Out The Tomorrow Plan
We need your voice in The Tomorrow Plan, an unprecedented effort to create an action plan for a vibrant and enduring Des Moines region. Join leaders from 17 cities and 4 counties to share what you think needs to happen for your neighborhoods, your community, and your region. Help Greater Des Moines spearhead the national movement for bold advances in sustainability.
MPO Open House to Be Held Thursday, February 2
The MPO will hold an open house on Thursday, February 2 in cooperation with Alliance Technologies. Stop by for a tour, complementary hors d'oeuvres and drinks, and a celebration of our new location!

FFY 2016 STP Secondary Application Available
The Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2016 Surface Transportation Program (STP) Secondary Application now is available. You can access it here.
Completed STP TE Applications Available for Review
Completed applications for Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Surface Transportation Program (STP) Transportation Enhancements (TE) now are available for review. There are two categories: Scenic Environmental and Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities. The submitted applications are as follows:
Scenic Environmental
Des Moines: 6th Avenue Streetscape
Des Moines: Drake Area Streetscape
Des Moines: Ingersoll Streetscape
Urbandale: Douglas Avenue Beautification
Waukee: Key Intersections
West Des Moines: Valley Junction Streetscape
Windsor Heights: Hickman Road StreetscapingBicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
Ankeny: High Trestle Trail
Bondurant: Chichaqua Valley Trail Connection
Des Moines: Waveland Trail
Johnston: Northwest Beaver Drive Trail
Norwalk: Great Western Trail Connection, Phase 1
Polk County/Des Moines: Ewing Easter Lake
Public Transportation & Policy Manager Position Available
The Transportation Management Association is looking for a Public Transportation & Policy Manager. Check out the job posting here.
The MPO Office Has Moved
On September 1st, the MPO office moved to downtown Des Moines. Our new address is 420 Watson Powell, Jr., Way, Suite 200, Des Moines, Iowa 50309.

