Public Participation

Current Public Participation

We at the MPO always welcome your input. You may reach us by telephone at (325) 437-9999 or come by the office located at 209 South Danville, Suite B-212, Abilene, TX during normal business hours.

The Abilene Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) coordinates transportation planning within the MPO Boundary Planning Area in Taylor and Jones Counties. The MPO is soliciting public input on the FYs 2025 – 2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and on an amendment to the FYs 2023-2026 TIP. The TIP consists of roadway and transit projects to be funded with Federal, State, and Local funds over a four-year period. NOTE: “This public notice of public participation activities and time established for public review of and comments on the TIP development process will satisfy the FTA’s Program of Projects requirements”.

Written comments will be accepted thru 8 a.m. on April 15 and can be emailed to abilenempo@abilenetx.gov. An MPO Policy Board meeting will be held on April 16, 2024 at 1:30 pm, more information can be found on the Meetings page of the MPO website. You are welcome to comment on this document at that meeting. Special communication or accommodation needs can be requested by contacting the MPO at (325) 437-9999 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. We value your input and ideas on transportation.

FYs 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) - Amendment 5 (Amendments to Document: Cover Page, Table of Contents, Transit Project Pages (FY 2023, 2024, 2025) no changes to FY 2026, Transit Financial Summary, History of the TIP and TIP Amendments, and Performance Measure (PM 1) – Safety).

DRAFT FYs 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

Abilene MPO Comment Form

What Can The MPO Do For Me?

Whether you are a member of the MPO or a private citizen, you have a role to play with the MPO. The MPO Policy Board members and Technical Advisory Committee are responsible to the residents of the region for the quality of transportation services and for the impact of transportation on their overall quality of life. This means the members share the responsibility for making sure that major transportation issues of today and tomorrow are dealt with fairly and properly.

Citizens are encouraged to participate in the transportation planning process during the MPO meetings or to contact the MPO staff with any transportation ideas or concerns.

Public Participation Plan

The Public Participation Plan (PPP) is intended to ensure that public participation is an integral and effective part of the Abilene MPO activities and that decisions are made with the benefit and consideration of important public perspectives. This plan provides a mechanism for bringing a broad range of diverse viewpoints and values into the Abilene MPO decision making process.

Public Participation Plan Document

Title VI Process

The Abilene Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), as a recipient of federal financial assistance and under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes, ensures that no person shall, on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any agency programs or activities.

Title VI Process Document

Limited English Proficiency Plan

Public Meetings

The Abilene MPO Policy Board meetings are open to the public. These meetings are held to plan for our future transportation needs and to discuss transportation projects. (See a complete listing on the Meetings tab)

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