Franklin County Metropolitan Planning Organization (FCMPO)

Who We Are

The Franklin County Metropolitan Planning Organization (FCMPO) is a transportation policy-making and decision-making entity made up of community members that represent the interests of transportation, businesses, state and local governments, and the general public of Franklin County. The FCMPO is supported by the staff of the Franklin County Planning Department.

What We Do

In pursuit of the goals and planning processes outlined in 23 USC 134 and 49 USC 5303, FCMPO is responsible for the adherence to and periodic development and updating of Unified Planning Work Programs (UPWPs), Transportation Improvement Projects (TIPs), and Long Range Transportation Plans (LRTPs) among other planning tasks. FCMPO coordinates with PennDOT in planning for the transportation needs of the county.

Committees

The FCMPO consists of two committees:

The Policy Board is the decision-making body of FCMPO. The Board has 13 voting members including the county board of commissioners, PennDOT representatives, and elected municipal representatives among others.

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) provides recommendations to the Policy Board on transportation-related matters and yields no decision-making authority. The TAC consists of 11 voting members including the Franklin County Planning Department Director, PennDOT representatives, and staff representatives for municipalities among others.

Policy Board Meetings

TAC Meetings

November 17, 2022: Agenda | Minutes

October 24, 2022:* Agenda | Minutes

February 16, 2023: Agenda | Minutes

January 19, 2023: Agenda | Minutes

May 11, 2023: Agenda | Minutes

April 20, 2023: CANCELLED | Report

August 17, 2023: Agenda | Minutes

July 20, 2023: Agenda | Minutes

November 16, 2023: Agenda | Minutes

October 19, 2023: Agenda | Minutes

Policy Board meetings are held at 10 a.m.

TAC meetings are held at 9:30 a.m.

* This meeting will only be held virtually and will begin at 1 p.m.

In addition to the quarterly MPO meetings, a special meeting of the Policy Board for LRTP adoption was held virtually on April 6, 2023 at 10 a.m. Agenda | Minutes

 
All FCMPO meetings have virtual and in-person options available for attendees unless otherwise noted. Meetings will be held in the Franklin County Administration Building, located at 272 N. Second St., Chambersburg, PA 17201. Please contact the Planning Office for virtual log-in information at 717-261-3855 or planning@franklincountypa.gov.
 

I-81 Project Prioritization

Many plans have been developed to look at transportation improvement needs along the I-81 corridor. Creating a prioritized list of these projects is necessary, as the MPO looks to implement and advocate for the many proposed improvements. To gather the public's input on these priorities, the MPO will accept public feedback through the form below until October 12, 2023. The community is also invited to a public meeting on September 19, 2023, from 5-7 pm at the Franklin County Administration Building to hear a presentation and to provide feedback on the priorities.
 
 
 

Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)

The LRTP serves as a 20-year, multi-modal guide for improving, operating, and maintaining our surface transportation system for both existing and potential future transportation needs. Current and future land use, economic development, and environmental concerns are all factors that are considered in the strategic development of the LRTP to achieve regional goals and objectives. Performance-based planning is used in the development of the LRTP to ensure effective and efficient use of public resources.

2045 LRTP Public Survey Results

2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (HTML)

Air Quality Resolution

Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

The TIP is a list of priority projects over a four-year period that address safety and congestion, highway/bridge maintenance, bicycle/pedestrian accessibility, and freight-related improvements.
 

Adopted Documents

Franklin County Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan 2021

2022-2024 Unified Planning Work Program

FCMPO Title VI Plan

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Policy

2022 Air Quality Conformity Report

Annual List of Obligations

Public Participation Plan  

US Bicycle Route 11 System Study & Route Evaluation

 

The Franklin County Metropolitan Planning Organization (FCMPO) assures that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.L. 100.259). With advance notification, accommodations may be provided at any meeting open to the public for those with special needs related to language, speech, sight, or hearing. If you have a request for a special need, wish to file a complaint, or desire additional information, please contact the FCMPO at the Franklin County Planning Department (717) 261-3855 or planning@franklincountypa.gov. Concerns or complaints not addressed by the FCMPO or Planning Department will follow the Franklin County grievance policy.

 

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