Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) coordinates transportation planning activities for all of McLennan County.

• Map of the Metropolitan Area Boundary(PDF, 1MB)
• Governed by a 20 member Policy Board and informed by a Technical Advisory Committee.

MPOs were established by the federal government to ensure that transportation decisions within the MPO area are performed in a continuing, comprehensive, and cooperative process, and guided by local and public input. MPOs develop long-range transportation plans and program funds for projects and operations. The plans serve as the roadmap for future projects and programs. MPOs also conduct short-range planning and identify projects and funding sources.

Agreements & Contracts

• Planning Agreement(PDF, 960KB)
• FAST Act Memorandum of Understanding(PDF, 289KB)
• Waco MPO and TxDOT Self Certification(PDF, 215KB)
• Waco MPO Self Certification(PDF, 280KB)

The Waco MPO planning process is guided by the MPO Policy Board and the Technical Advisory Committee. Policy Board and Technical Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public.

Meeting agendas are posted at least three days prior to the event. For more information concerning a specific agenda item, call (254) 750-5650.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend these meetings and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact the MPO at (254) 750-5650 at least 24 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Please visit the Meetings page for information on all upcoming MPO meetings.

The Waco MPO invites you to learn about Convey 2050, a plan to shape tomorrow's transportation today.

Upcoming public meetings:

  View 2050 MTP Story Map

The call for proposals for the Waco MPO 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) are now closed. Additional information regarding the development of the 2050 MTP and the current 2045 MTP can be found on the Planning and Programs page.

City of Bellmead

City of Beverly Hills

City of Bruceville-Eddy

City of Crawford

City of Gholson

City of Golinda

City of Hallsburg

City of Hewitt

City of Lacy Lakeview

City of Leroy

City of Lorena

City of Mart

City of McGregor

City of Moody

City of Riesel

City of Robinson

City of Ross

City of Waco

City of West

City of Woodway

McLennan County

U.S. Department of Transportation

Texas Department of Transportation

Federal Transit Administration

Waco Transit System

TxDot Waco District

The Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) was established by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill with the goal of reducing transportation emissions nationwide. Over the course of five years, approximately $6.4 billion will be apportioned to the program, with approximately $549,084/year of that total amount expected to be allocated within the Waco MPO planning area annually over five years (2022-2026).

The current CRP call for proposal has ended, the next anticipated call for proposals is scheduled for the year 2025.  Carbon Reduction Program Awards for the year 2024-2025(PDF, 137KB).

Upon announcement of selected proposals, proposals will then be sent to Federal Highway Administration & TxDOT for approval. Proposal sponsor will be notified regarding funding allocation and the appropriate next steps.

Proposals Received:

• City of McGregor: Frogger(PDF, 227KB)
• City of Waco: Negative Emission Tree Planting -MKT Trail(PDF, 10MB)
• Waco Transit, Inc.: Mobilizing Micro transit(PDF, 913KB)
• City of Beverly Hills: Emission Reduction Traffic Safety(PDF, 1MB)
• City of Waco: Negative Emission Tree Plantin -Mars Dr Pt.1(PDF, 3MB)

• City of Waco: Negative Emission Tree Plantin -Mars Dr Pt.2(PDF, 9MB)

The Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) develops transportation plans and programs to address future mobility needs of the greater Waco area. We want to work with you to develop a multimodal transportation system that meets the needs of you and your family, your employer and visitors to our area attractions.

Watch the calendar for scheduled meetings, webinars, and opportunities for public comment.

Submit a Form

To join our email notification list or contact the MPO regarding any matter, please e-mail to mpo@wacotx.gov or call (254) 750-5650 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

If information is needed in another language, please contact the Waco MPO at (254) 750-5650 or mpo@wacotx.gov
Si se necesita información en otro idioma, comuníquese con el Waco MPO al (254) 750-5651 o al mpo@wacotx.gov