WHAT IS A METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Regional policy board, required in urbanized areas with populations over 50,000 and designated by local officials and the governor of the state.
Responsible in cooperation with the state and other transportation providers for carrying out the metropolitan transportation planning requirements of federal highway and transit legislation.
Formed in cooperation with the state, develops transportation plans and programs for the metropolitan area.
Additional Metropolitan Planning Organizations in Minnesota and surrounding areas include -
| Duluth - Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council |
| Metropolitan Council |
| Rochester Olmsted Council of Governments |
WHAT DOES THE ST. CLOUD AREA PLANNING ORGANIZATION DO
The Saint Cloud Area Planning Organization, in consultation with our partners, is responsible for cooperative, comprehensive and continuous transportation planning. This responsibility includes forecasting future travel demands, developing multimodal transportation plans and improvement programs encompassing the Saint Cloud Metropolitan Area. The Organization works closely with the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, Minnesota Department of Transportation and Metro Bus.
MEMBERS
Cities - Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud, Saint Joseph, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park
Counties - Benton, Sherburne and Stearns
Townships - Haven, LeSauk and Saint Joseph
Planning Area
State Demographer's 2007 Population Estimates
Informational Brochure