Federal law requires that the FHWA and the FTA certify that the metropolitan transportation planning process in MPOs is carried out in accordance with applicable provisions of federal law at least once every four years.
The HRTPO underwent a Quadrennial Federal Planning Certification Review of the transportation planning process for the region, from March 29 - 31, 2016. The formal review began on March 30 at 9:00 AM and ended at 4:00 PM. The discussion continued from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on March 31. There was an opportunity for the public to express thoughts and comments on the transportation planning process on the evening of March 29, 2016 from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Notification of Quadrennial Review
2016 TMA Certification Review Preparation Questions
Core MPO Processes Materials (Links)
HRTPO Staff & Primary Responsibilities
On November 22, 2016, the HRTPO received the findings of the 2016 Quadrennial review. To view the findings, click here
Support Documents for Core MPO Processes
1 - Metropolitan Planning Agreement
2 - 1st MOU TPO.PDC staff 071509
3 - 2nd MOU TPO.PDC finance 091609
4 - 3rd MOU TPO.PDC P&B Committee 011614
7 - VDOT - SPR LOA for FY 2016
8 - DRPT - HRTPO Master Agreement for Use of Commonwealth Transportation Funds
9 - DRPT - FY 2016 Agreement for Use of Commonwealth Funds
10 - DRPT - FY 2016 Agreement for Use of Federal Funds
11 - HRT FY 2016 Pass-Through Agreement
12 - WATA - FY 2016 5303 Pass-Through Agreement
13 - HRTPO Self-Certification Procedural Guide (July 17, 2014)
14 - TIP Financial Plan - Excerpt from HRTPO FY 2015-2018 TIP
Public Involvement and Title VI/Environmental Justice
Title VI/Environmental Justice Methodology
Environmental Justice Web Page
Title VI and Non-Discrimination
Procurement and Contracts
HRTPO/HRPDC Procurement Manual
Discussion Questions and Background for the Public and Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting
Presentations from the Certification Review
Wed 945AM - HRTPO Structure, Agreements, Boundaries, Self-Certifications, UPWP
Wed 1115 - Project Prioritization Process
Wed 1245PM #1 - Planning Factors
Wed 245 PM - CMP and Performance Planning
Thu 930 AM - Annual Obligation Report
Thu 1030AM - Environmental Mitigation
Thu 1145AM #2 - ITS and Operations
Resources
- Meetings and Agendas
- + Member Jurisdictions
- + Long-Range Transportation Planning
- Title VI/Environmental Justice Methodology Tool
- Transportation Improvement Program
- + Transportation Planning
- + Operations & ITS
- + Funding
- + Reports & Data
- Unified Planning Work Program
- Regional Transit Advisory Panel (RTAP)
- Public Notices
- + Public Information
- Commonwealth Transportation Board
- Other Links
- FAQ's
- Procurement & DBE Program