Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update

The Atlanta Region's Plan / Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update

Help Shape Metro Atlanta's Future

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is conducting a major update of the long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), which will allocate $168 billion toward transportation projects that address regional transportation needs through 2050. Help us develop the plan.

Opportunities for Input in 2023

Come find us at Atlanta Streets Alive on Sunday, October 22! ARC transportation staff will be on Peachtree Street in front of Peachtree Center from 1pm to 5pm. Tell us what is most important for the region in the next 25 years.

On October 27, ARC will publish a draft of the 2050 MTP update on this page. Public review and comment on the plan will be open from October 27th through December 8th.

On November 8, ARC will hold a public hearing on the MTP update as part of the regularly scheduled joint ARC Board / Transportation & Air Quality Committee (TAQC) meeting. The meeting starts at 1:00PM.

In addition, ARC will hold a virtual public hearing on November 15, 5-7pm, specifically to receive comment on the MTP update. Meeting details will be added to this page.

October 22, 1-5PM

About the MTP Update

The Atlanta Regional Commission is currently reviewing and updating the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), the long-range blueprint that guides transportation investments in the Atlanta region through 2050 .

The plan is developed and managed by the Atlanta Regional Commission, which serves as the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for metro Atlanta. This work is done in close collaboration with the region’s transportation agencies and local governments.

We will take stock of where we are today, determine where we want to go, and develop a road map for getting there.

The MTP is revised on a regular basis to reflect shifting needs and funding allocations. Major updates are conducted at least every four years.

The plan covers all of part of 20 counties that are included in the Atlanta MPO.

Map of the 20-county MPO for metro Atlanta

What Does the MTP Do?

The Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update will program $168 billion in federal, state, and local transportation funding through 2050.

The plan is designed to meet the following regional objectives:

Foster the development of healthy, safe, livable communities.
Strategically invest in infrastructure to provide an equitable, accessible, and safe transportation network and improve the region’s resiliency.
Build a competitive economy that is inclusive, innovative, and resilient, with a highly educated and skilled workforce able to meet the needs of present and future employers.
Ensure community needs are met through diverse stakeholder participation.

Drilling down a bit deeper, the plan aims to improve transportation and quality of life by:

Easing congestion
Expanding transit service
Improving safety
Making it easier to get around our region on foot or on bicycle
Providing alternative commute options
Maintaining existing infrastructure.

Every project that intends to utilize federal transportation dollars must be part of the MTP.

What's at Stake?

This planning effort comes at a time of significant change and uncertainty in our region.

Technology is driving change. Things like electric vehicles, ‘connected’ corridors, e-bikes and artificial intelligence promise to fundamentally alter how we live, work, and travel in metro Atlanta.
Climate change requires a strategic response. The long-range plan can help reduce carbon emissions and mitigate extreme weather events that are becoming more common.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new normal. One in four of us are now working remotely at least part of the time. Peak travel times have shifted and are now spread out over much of the day.
‘Green’ manufacturing is booming. From EV’s to batter technology, huge facilities are popping up across the region and state. Our transportation network must accommodate these new job centers.
Federal priorities are shifting. Planning must reflect policies that emphasize things like EV infrastructure, climate and resiliency, and equity.

How Can I Get Involved?

There are a number of ways to have your voice heard and help shape the Atlanta region’s future:

The public review and comment period will be open from October 27th through December 8th.
Offer your thoughts on transportation priorities for the region at Atlanta Streets Alive on October 22, at the public hearing on November 8th, or at the virtual public hearing on November 15.
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