ARC collaborates with local governments and transportation agencies to develop the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), which prioritizes transportation investments in the 20-county Atlanta region through 2050 to improve mobility in the Atlanta region. As the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization, ARC is responsible for maintaining the MTP. As part of this work, ARC develops the regional bicycle-pedestrian plan, the freight mobility plan, and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which allocates federal funds for the highest-priority projects in the region.
ARC completed a major update of the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) in February 2024. This plan allocates $168 billion in federal, state, and local funding through 2050 to improve the region’s transportation network. Plan highlights include:
The plan was developed at a time of significant change in the Atlanta region. Technology, such as electric vehicles, ‘connected’ corridors, and artificial intelligence, are changing the way we live and work, as are trends like remote working. Climate change requires a strategic response. And federal priorities are shifting to emphasize investments in EV infrastructure and climate resilience.
ARC’s Strategic Partners are committed to fostering collaborative regional approaches that improve quality of life in metro Atlanta. Their support elevates ARC leadership programs, research and events throughout the year. Learn more.
