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The Mecklenburg-Union Metropolitan
Planning Organization is a Transportation body that is responsible for
over seeing the development of the transportation system in
Mecklenburg and Union Counties of North Carolina.
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Long Range Transportation Plan - Survey
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Help us
shape the transportation future of the region!
Click
here to take a survey that will tell us what your
transportation priorities are for Mecklenburg and Union
counties.
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2009-2015 Transportation Improvement Program
Draft Conformity Determination Report
30-Day Public Comment Period
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Public Meeting Schedule
A 30-day
public comment period that will allow the public to review
and comment on the draft Conformity Determination Report
(CDR) for the 2009-2015 Transportation Improvement Program
will begin on Friday, March 28, 2008 and end on Monday,
April 28, 2008
Click Here to Read More......
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FY 2009
Unified Planning Work Program
MUMPO is
now developing its FY 09 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).
The UPWP sets forth the transportation studies and tasks to
be performed by the MPO staff or a member agency. Funding
for MUMPO’s efforts come from two sources: Planning (PL)
funds, and Section 5303 funds. Both funding sources
originate with the US Department of Transportation and are
provided to MUMPO through the North Carolina Department of
Transportation.
Click Here
for more information regarding UPWP......
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Independence
Boulevard Widening
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation held a
Citizens Informational Workshop on February 12, 2008 to discuss the widening of
Independence Boulevard between Albemarle Road and Idlewild
Road. This project includes the construction of interchanges
to replace the existing at-grade intersections at Sharon
Amity and Idlewild roads.
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Northwest
Huntersville Transportation Study
(Beatties Ford Rd. / NC Hwy. 73)
The Town of Huntersville has requested that the MUMPO staff
analyze proposed changes to the roadway network in the vicinity of
Beatties Ford Road and NC 73. The proposed changes are the result
of recommendations from the Beatties Ford Road Small Area Plan
adopted by the Town in September 2007. Any approved changes will be
included in an amended MUMPO Thoroughfare Plan.
Click on Map to view Larger Map
Click Here to Read More.....
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Public Involvement Survey
The Mecklenburg-Union Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MUMPO) is seeking input on its public involvement efforts
by surveying the public on its thoughts about how best to
provide information to the community. This survey will be
used to determine the methods for MUMPO to effectively share
information and consult with the public, and will be used in
updating our Public Involvement Plan.
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Click Here to learn more about Public
Involvement |
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Monroe Connector / Bypass
At its September 19, 2007meeting the MPO adopted a resolution recommending that the North Carolina Turnpike
Authority finance the entire project as a toll facility.
This project involves improving the US 74
corridor (Independence Boulevard) from I‑485 in eastern Mecklenburg
County to US 74 near the town of Marshville in Union County.
Work is now progressing on an environmental
impact statement (EIS) by the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA).
At present, the NCTA expects to reach the following milestones:
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Draft Environmental Impact Statement –
Summer 2008
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Final Environmental Impact Statement –
Summer 2009
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Award construction contract – Winter 2009
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Project open to traffic – 2013
Click on the Map to read more about the Monroe Connector / Bypass
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Old Monroe Road (Short Term Improvements Study) is a heavily congested major
thoroughfare in Mecklenburg and Union counties. It is
ranked #11 on MUMPO’s Candidate Projects List and is ranked
in the top 30 out of almost 300 projects listed in the 2030
Long-Range Transportation Plan...............
Click Here to Read More
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HOV / HOT /
Managed Lanes Study
Work has begun on a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) / High
Occupancy Toll (HOT) / Managed Lanes study that will
determine the technical, financial and institutional feasibility of
dedicating lanes on major highways in the Charlotte region for
active traffic management.
Click Here to Read More........
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Goldmine Road
Thoroughfare Amendment
The City of Monroe plans to extend the runway of Monroe Regional
Airport from its current 5,500 foot length to a total of 7,000
feet. This project will require the relocation of Goldmine Road, a
major thoroughfare on MUMPO’s Thoroughfare Plan. The relocation
will be limited to the section of Goldmine Road located from just
west of Airport Road to just east of Price Shortcut Road.
Click Here to
Read More....
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2007 Regional Roads Needs Update
The 2007 Regional Roads Needs Update was
developed to assess the status of the 13-county Charlotte region’s
road needs. The report was prepared by the Centralina Council of
Governments for the Regional Roads Committee of the Charlotte
Chamber.
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FY2007 -
2013 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program
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