The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) is a long-range blueprint that details the investments that will be made through 2055 to ensure metro Atlanta’s future success and improve the region’s quality of life. As the federally designated MPO for the Atlanta region, ARC coordinates the MTP in close collaboration with the state of Georgia, 19 counties, the region’s transit agencies, the City of Atlanta, dozens of smaller cities, and other government and nonprofit organizations. The transportation planning process includes two main elements: • The long-range MTP (through 2055) • The short-range Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which directs funds and identifies priorities for projects that will be undertaken during the next four years. The development of the MTP and TIP are driven to meet the following regional goals: • Foster healthy, safe, livable communities throughout the Atlanta region • Make strategic investments in people, infrastructure, and mobility • Bring together diverse stakeholders to engage and take a regional approach to solve local issues • Ensure a competitive economy that is inclusive, innovative, and resilient
