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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, the 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. The FCMPO coordinates with PennDOT in planning for the transportation needs of the county.
Governance
The FCMPO is led by a Policy Board. The board has 13 voting members, including the county board of commissioners, PennDOT representatives, and elected municipal representatives among others.
The Policy Board meets quarterly, typically on the third Thursday of the month, unless otherwise advertised. Meeting minutes and agendas can be viewed here.
Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) 2027 Update
The FCMPO is currently updating the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) to anticipate current and future transportation needs for the region. This effort will combine data with input across the region to help FCMPO establish priorities over a 20-25 year horizon. To stay informed, please visit our Long-Range Transportation Plan webpage.
FFY 2025 Annual Listing Of Federally Obligated Projects
The FFY 2025 Annual Listing of Federally Obligated Projects provides an outline of all federally funded transportation projects in Franklin County that have had funding obligated for the 2025 Federal Fiscal Year, which ranges from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. This includes the total amount of obligated funding broken down according to project phase, number of de-obligated projects which displays dollar amount saved, and a breakdown of all projects and their types which have been obligated and de-obligated in FFY 2025.
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is a statement of work that outlines a two-year period of transportation planning activities that are to be completed by the FCMPO in cooperation with local governments and agencies, including PennDOT, Federal Highways Administration and Federal Transit Administration. This statement includes a description of planning work and resulting products, which entities will perform the work, estimated timeframes for work completion, and sources of funding for the project.
After public comment, the 2025-2027 UPWP was adopted on November 21, 2024.
Public Participation Plan and Title VI Plan
The Public Participation Plan (PPP) is comprised of methods the FCMPO continually utilizes to reach out to and engage with all members of the public and guides the FCMPO’s efforts to offer early, continuous and meaningful opportunities to identify social, economic and environmental impacts of proposed transportation policies and activity. The Title VI Plan declares the FCMPO’s adherence to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and outlines the continual efforts the county undertakes on a regular basis to ensure compliance to these and related statutes. Following a public comment period, the 2024 updates to both the PPP and Title VI Plan were adopted on May 16, 2024.
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.
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Air Quality Conformity Analysis (AQCA)
The TIP is a list of priority projects over a four-year period that addresses safety and congestion, highway/bridge maintenance, bicycle/pedestrian accessibility, and freight-related improvements. The AQCA demonstrates the FCMPO’s continuing transportation conformity to federal air quality standards. Following a 30-day public commentary period from April 15, 2026-May 15, 2026, the 2027-2030 TIP and AQCA were formally adopted on May 21, 2026.
Adopted Documents
Franklin County Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan 2021
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Policy
Annual List of Obligations
US Bicycle Route 11 System Study & Route Evaluation
Cumberland Valley Rail Trail Extension Feasibility Study
Interstate 81 Public Presentation (September 2023)
Interstate 81 Project Prioritization Plan
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
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. All complaints received will follow the FCMPO Grievance Policy.