CIRCLE 2050 MTP Update
The Indianapolis MPO is undergoing a major update to the region's metropolitan transportation plan (MTP). The CIRCLE 2050 MTP (Central Indiana: Reflect, Create, Lead, Excel) will include updated goals, information about regional transportation trends and projections, and an updated list of proposed major transportation projects through 2050.
To learn more about what an MTP is, check out this video.
Or visit this page to review the IMPO's current 2050 MTP.
Project Milestones
- Late Summer 2023 Public Engagement
- Fall 2023 Develop goals, key performance indicators, and project scoring criteria
- Winter-Spring 2024 Call for projects from IMPO member communities
- Spring 2024 Public feedback on recommended project list
- Summer 2024 Project Scoring
- Fall 2024 Public feedback on CIRCLE 2050 draft plan
- Fall/Winter 2024 CIRCLE 2050 Public Hearing & Adoption (In Progress)
Public Review Draft - Fall 2024
A draft document for the CIRCLE 2050 MTP was made available for public review and comment from September 27 - October 27, 2024. Official public comment is closed. Comments received will be reviewed and incorporated into a final approval draft of the CIRCLE 2050 MTP, to be considered for approval at the December 4, 2024, at the Transportation Policy Committee meeting (view calendar for details).
Final comments on the plan's approval draft will be accepted at a public hearing during the December 4 Transportation Policy Committee meeting. Comments may be made live at the meeting during the public hearing, or sent in advance to be read during the hearing as part of public record. Comments to be read at the meeting must not be more than 2 minutes in length.
Public Review Draft (as posted Sept 27 - Oct 27 for public comment)
- Complete CIRCLE 2050 MTP Public Review Draft
- Main Document only (smaller file)
- Appendices only (smaller file)
- CIRCLE 2050 MTP - Executive Summary Draft
- Meeting Slides
Approval Draft
- To be posted here no later than November 27, 2024
Advance Comments for the public hearing may be sent to:
- By email to Info@IndyMPO.gov
- By phone by leaving a message on the IMPO's voicemail at 317-327-8601
- By mail (must be received by Oct 27) to: Indianapolis MPO, 200 E. Washington St, Suite 2322, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Proposed Projects Feedback - Spring 2024
From April 22 through May 12, 2024 the IMPO accepted public comments on the major transportation projects proposed by cities, towns, and counties in Central Indiana. Those comments were shared with the communities who submitted each project.
If you'd like to see a list or map of projects currently in the MTP, visit the active MTP webpage. If you'd like to see a list or map of projects that are being developed with IMPO funding, including roadways, bikeways, bridges, transit, and more, visit MiTIP.
Public Survey - Fall 2023
The IMPO offered two CIRCLE 2050 MTP public surveys (one statistically valid) in Fall 2023, as well as holding seven focus group meetings. A summary of those results and conversations is below.
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