Work Groups
The Waco MPO hosts several work groups to gather ongoing input on regional transportation planning. These groups bring together local stakeholders to discuss key transportation issues, monitor progress on long-term plans, and explore emerging trends. While they don’t make formal recommendations, their insights help shape MPO studies and planning efforts. The outcomes of these discussions are shared with the MPO’s Technical Committee and Policy Board for further consideration.
These work groups provide a valuable opportunity for stakeholders and community members to get involved in shaping transportation systems in the Waco region, and we welcome participation from all who are interested. If you would like to get involved, please reach out to the MPO for more information.
Bicycle & Pedestrian Work Group
This group focuses on improving walking and biking conditions throughout the Waco region. Members include MPO staff, local government representatives from public works, planning, public health, and parks departments, as well as bicycle and pedestrian enthusiasts and advocacy organizations. Discussions cover infrastructure, safety, accessibility, and other key topics related to active transportation.
• Meets: February, May, August, and November (3rd Wednesday)
Citizen's Participation Work Group
The purpose of this group is to enhance public involvement in transportation planning. Work group members consider demographic changes in McLennan County and their effect on participatory planning and environmental justice and make recommendations on how to grow wider public participation in the development of the MPO's future long-range transportation plans. This group has a voting membership on the Technical Advisory Committee.
• Meets: March, June, September, and December (3rd Wednesday)
Mobility, Land Use, and Technology Work Group
This group examines how transportation, land use, and emerging technologies influence one another. Topics include how roadway design impacts development, how mobility options such as on-demand transportation services, micro transit, and public transit can support changing travel needs, how connected and automated vehicle technology could shape future transportation patterns and environmental sustainability. The group’s discussions shape MPO's planning processes.
• Meets: January, April, July, and October (3rd Wednesday)