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A Word From AMPO Executive Industry Partner – Michelin Mobility Intelligence
Moving Millions: What a Major International Soccer Tournament Teaches About Transportation Resilience By Nishant Pareek Earlier this summer, I attended... read more →
September 28, 2026
A Word From AMPO Premier Industry Partner – StreetLight
Measuring road safety in America’s metros: See how your region fares on five key factors, and levers for improvement Improving... read more →
March 26, 2026
AMPO Applauds Introduction of the BASICS Act to Strengthen Local and Regional Transportation Delivery
WASHINGTON, D.C. — [February 9, 2026] — The Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO) strongly supports the bipartisan introduction of... read more →
February 9, 2026
A Word from Our Industry Partner – Bentley
Leveraging USDOT’s Safe Streets and Roads for All Program to Build a Data-Driven Platform for a Safer Future The U.S.... read more →
May 1, 2025
Amped Up Podcast – Ballots & Budgets: A Review of 2024 Transportation Referenda
We are thrilled to announce the release of our first Amped Up episode of 2025! AMPO Transportation Planning Manager, Ellen... read more →
January 22, 2025
Amped Up Podcast – Working Together: Rethinking Arterials in the St. Louis Region
We are excited to announce the release of the fourth and final episode of Amped Up for 2024! This episode... read more →
December 16, 2024
FEATURED EVENT
2026 AMPO ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Join AMPO and conference host Sacramento Area Council of Governments September 14–18, 2026, for the AMPO Annual Conference in Sacramento, California—the vibrant capital of the Golden State. Set at the crossroads of history, innovation, and natural beauty, Sacramento offers a unique blend of riverfront charm, dynamic neighborhoods, and a thriving food and arts scene rooted in its farm-to-fork heritage. With its walkable downtown, exceptional hotels, and proximity to world-class destinations, Sacramento provides an engaging and inspiring backdrop for AMPO 2026. Learn more about all Sacramento has to offer here.
The main conference days will be Tuesday, September 15 through Thursday, September 17. Pre- and post-conference mobile tours will take place on Monday, September 14, and Friday, September 18.
Industry Premier Partners
EcoInteractive by SOVRA delivers STIP and TIP software used for 20+ years across 29 states, streamlining and strengthening collaboration among local, state, and federal stakeholders.
PMG delivers integrated transportation planning and programming software that streamlines STIP, TIP, funding, and data workflows for public agencies.
Open Point brings Community Engagement and Stakeholder Relationships together in one platform. Organizations can listen better, understand insights faster, and act with confidence and compliance.
StreetLight offers on-demand mobility analytics, transforming transportation planning with real-time, multimodal traffic insights across North America.
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POLICY
AMPO is a 501c4 non-profit. This designation allows us to lobby for the policy positions that we craft with our members, in the interests of all MPOs. In SAFETEA-LU, AMPO successfully lobbied for the PL increase. We know that the next reauthorization is not about a “single win,” and have been working with our Board, the member driven Policy Committee, Hill Staff, MPOs, and Associations in order to craft a metropolitan vision for the future.
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AMPO is recognized as the leader in providing technical expertise and assistance to the MPO community. The member run Applied Research & Training Committee is working to define the planning practices that lead to development of good systems. The committee focuses on helping MPOs strengthen their day-to-day work by shaping training programs, advising on applied research, and sharing practical tools and lessons learned across regions.
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AMPO offers the best tools and resources for MPOs seeking to gain knowledge in any facet of the metropolitan planning field. The MPO Institute supports the evolving role of MPOs, addresses the need for MPO-centric training, and provides content to tackle the challenges posed by retirements and staff retention. The institute serves as a unique national training where courses are developed in coordination with MPO practitioners to ensure we cover not just requirements, but also real-life practice.
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AMPO offers online, email, and archived resources. aMPO eMAIL, our bi-weekly newsletter offers pertinent updates in all areas of metropolitan planning and is subscribed to by over 1,200 transportation professionals. Our website is full of surveys, policy archives, and events.
