Metropolitan Planning Organization

The 30-day public comment period concerning a draft of the Waco MPO's Convey 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) has ended.

Visit the 2050 MTP Story Map for most current information.

The Waco MPO's MTP was finalized and adopted by Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization's Policy Board during the January 16, 2025, meeting.

Download 2050 Convey Metropolitan Transportation Plan with Appendices

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.

View Plans and Programs

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 Municipal Planning Organization (MPO) is committed to making streets safe, comfortable, and accessible for all modes of travel. This project will implement low-cost, temporary, safety improvements at six high-impact locations across Waco and the surrounding communities. The purpose of the project is to demonstrate innovative safety strategies and gather insight and community feedback from each location. Lessons learned from these locations will help urban planners, engineers, and elected officials repeat this work in more places and improve safety across the region.

Building on the work of the recently completed Waco MPO Safety Action Plan, six high-impact locations have been selected for safety demonstration projects.

Each location presents unique challenges and opportunities to improve safety for people walking, bicycling, and driving. Here is a quick review of all six locations: SS4A Pop-Up Demonstration Projects

Locations include:

• LaSalle Ave Corridor (Waco, TX)
• South Valley Mills & Dutton/Memorial Drive (Waco, TX)
• Be Kind Coffee Downtown Parklet on Washington Ave (Waco, TX)
• Loop 340 - (Bellmead, TX)
• Loop 340 & Hwy 77 (Robinson, TX)
• Hewitt Dr & Panther Way (Hewitt, TX)

Schedule:

In early 2025 work began researching safety best practices and evaluating the unique needs of each project location. Throughout the entire project, input and feedback from the community is vital to ensure the safety concerns are being understood and addressed for the people that live, work, and travel through these areas.

The demonstration projects will be installed for 16 months with time for data collection and community engagement before, during, and after. Insights and lessons learned from all six locations will be compiled into a final report by the summer of 2027.

Get Involved!

We invite you to join us at any of the upcoming public open house events to learn more about the safety improvements planned for your neighborhood—and to share your ideas, concerns, and feedback. Your voice matters!

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

Contact the MPO at mpo@wacotx.gov or (254) 750-5650 to:

• subscribe to email notifications
• request information in languages other than English
• ask questions or voice concerns

Hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Eligible Plans & Programs:

• Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)
• Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP)
• Active Transportation Plan (ATP)
• Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)

TxDOT and local member government can submit a proposed amendment for staff evaluation by selecting an option below.

Note: each option requires a login.

• Roadway MTP/TIP Amendment
• Transit MTP/TIP Amendment
• All Other Plans and Programs Amendment