Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs about the Farmington Metropolitan Planning Organization
FAQs about the Farmington MPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan
FAQs about the Farmington Metropolitan Planning Organization
What is the Farmington Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)?
The Farmington MPO is the entity responsible for transportation planning in the Farmington urbanized area. See
About the Farmington MPO for more details.
Why does Farmington have an MPO?
Federal law requires an MPO for every metropolitan area with a population of at least 50,000 to provide a forum to address regional transportation issues. The 2000 Census reported a population of 53,294 for the Farmington urbanized area. The population of the area included in the Farmington MPO was estimated at 63,639.
What area is included in the Farmington MPO?
The Cities of Aztec, Bloomfield and Farmington and part of San Juan County are included in the Farmington MPO. A
map of the MPO is available on this website.
How can I get involved?
There are a number of ways for you to get involved. All of our
meetings are open to the public, or you can send your comments to us any of the ways shown on the
Contact Us page. We maintain a mailing list for those who wish to
receive public meeting notices, project specific information, newsletters, and/or agendas for the Policy and Technical Committees.
FAQs about the Farmington MPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan
What is the Metropolitan Transportation Plan(MTP)?
The Farmington MPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) is a 25-year plan for the region’s transportation system. See
About the Transportation Plan for more details.
Why do we need the MTP?
The Farmington MPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan will guide the investments and policy decisions that will ensure a transportation system that meets the area’s future needs. The plan considers all transportation modes, including motorized vehicles, walking, bicycling, public transportation, and freight movement. It identifies the future transportation and mobility needs of the area, prioritizes projects, and identifies funding for needed improvements. The plan is being guided by the
Vision, Mission and Goals statements.
