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Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

Regional Transportation Plan

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The Greater Madison MPO is updating the region's long-range transportation plan, which helps guide transportation investments and priorities across Greater Madison for the next 20–30 years.

The updated plan, Pathways to 2050, will look at how people travel today, what the region will need in the future, and how transportation investments can support a growing and changing community.

The plan also helps guide decisions about roads, public transit, biking, and walking while giving local communities and partner agencies a shared framework for planning and prioritizing transportation projects.

Get Involved

As we begin updating the plan, we want to hear from people across the Greater Madison region.

Take Our Survey

Tell us how you get around the greater Madison area and what transportation improvements you would like to see in the future!

Your feedback will help shape Pathways to 2050 and play a key role in guiding future transportation priorities and investments across the region.

Take the Survey (English)

Participa en la Encuesta (Español)

Interactive Comment Map

Have feedback about a specific location? 

Drop a pin on our interactive comment map to share feedback on sidewalks, crossings, bus stops, roadways, trails, and other transportation needs and opportunities.

View the Comment Map

Public Meetings

We'll host three sets of virtual public meetings throughout 2026 and 2027 to share updates on the planning process and gather community input.

Public Involvement Meeting #1

Our first round of meetings was held on June 15 and June 17, 2026. Both meetings covered the same information and were offered at different times for scheduling flexibility.

View Public Meeting #1

PowerPoint Presentation

Coming Up: Public Involvement Meetings #2 & #3

Public Involvement Meeting #2 (October 2026): Learn about draft recommendations and what we've heard from the community so far.

Public Involvement Meeting #3 (January 2027): Review the final draft of Pathways to 2050 and share your feedback before the plan is finalized.

Timeline 

  1. RTP Focus Groups Begin

  2. Public Survey & Interactive Comment Map Launch

  3. Public Involvement Meeting #1: Existing Conditions

    Two date & time options offered

  4. Public Involvement Meeting #2: Future Conditions

    Two date & time options offered

  5. Draft Plan Released

  6. Public Comment Period on Draft Plan Opens

  7. Public Involvement Meeting #3: Draft Plan

    Two date & time options offered

  8. Final Plan Adoption

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Stay Up to Date

Share your email to receive updates on Pathways to 2050, including public meetings, engagement opportunities, and key project announcements.

We typically send emails quarterly, with occasional additional updates as needed.