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Transportation Conformity

Transportation conformity is required by the Clean Air Act section 176(c) (42 U.S.C. 7506(c)) to ensure that federal funding and approval are given to highway and transit projects that are consistent with ("conform to") the air quality goals established by a state air quality implementation plan (SIP). Conformity, to the purpose of the SIP, means that transportation activities will not cause new air quality violations, worsen existing violations, or delay timely attainment of the national ambient air quality standards.

Transportation Conformity Reports

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Congestion Management Process

A Congestion Management Process (CMP) is a process for managing congestion that provides information on transportation system performance. It recommends a range of strategies to minimize congestion and enhance the mobility of people and goods. The CMP analyses the regional transportation network , identifies congested corridors, and develops strategies to minimize congestion. It also evaluates strategies for both their anticipated and experienced effectiveness. 

The El Paso MPO is required to maintain a Congestion Management Process as part of of its ongoing transportation planning process. The CMP is required to be developed and implemented in all Transportation Management Areas (TMAs)- urbanized areas with a population over 200,000.

The process model for congestion management recommended by the federal regulations as presented in the Congestion Management Process Guidebook, provides an outline for an objectives-driven, performance-based approach consisting of eight elements: 

  1. Develop regional objectives
  2. Define the CMP network
  3. Develop multimodal performance measures
  4. Collect data and monitor system performance
  5. Analyze congestion problems and needs
  6. Identify and assess strategies
  7. Program and implement strategies
  8. Evaluate strategy effectiveness

An analysis of the congested segments was developed as part of the ongoing data collection and analysis required to support the CMP. Sixteen arterial segments and eight highway segments were evaluated based on various performance measures and are presented in the segment performance analysis report. As part of this analysis, a segment profile was developed for each corridor. The segment profile includes basic corridor characteristics, summary data, location map, and a congestion scan. 

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METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN (MTP) AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) 

 Join Us! Public Meetings on the 2052 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and 2027 – 2030 Transportation Improvement Program 

The El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization (EPMPO) is updating the 2052 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and the 2027 – 2030 Transportation Improvement Program,(TIP) and we invite you to review the draft plans, ask questions, and share your feedback. 

What is the MTP? 

The MTP is the region’s long-range transportation plan. It serves as a guide that helps identify transportation priorities for the region and includes recommendations for projects, programs, and policies across all modes of travel, including driving, biking, walking, and public transit from 2026 through the horizon year of 2052.   LINK TO FILES

ADDITIONAL HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT PROJECTS

What is the TIP? 

The TIP is a fiscally-constrained short-range program of transportation improvements for EPMPO’s planning area that implements the adopted MTP. The Draft 2027 – 2030 TIP covers fiscal years 2027 – 2030. LINK TO FILES

Why do they matter? 

The Draft 2052 MTP and Draft 2027 – 2030 TIP help guide smart, long-term planning and short-term implementation for the region by supporting: 

  • Improved mobility, safety, and access 
  • Sustainable growth and regional connectivity 
  • Thoughtful transportation investments for the future 

Join Us at an upcoming Public Meeting 

Residents, stakeholders, and community members are encouraged to attend one of the public meetings below to review the draft plans, ask questions, and provide comments. 

Public Meetings: 

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
Pat O’Rourke Recreation Center 
901 N. Virginia St. 
El Paso, TX 79902 

Thursday, April 30, 2026 
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
The Beast Urban Park 
13501 Jason Crandall Dr. 
El Paso, TX 79938 

Saturday, May 2, 2026 
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
Sunland Park Multi-Generational Center 
4700 McNutt Road 
Sunland Park, NM 88063 

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
Rio Vista Community Center
901 Rio Vista
Soccorro, TX 79927 

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
Nolan Richardson Recreation Center 
4435 Maxwell Ave. 
El Paso, TX 79904 

The public comment period will be open April 18 through May 17. During this time, community members may review the draft Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Transportation Conformity Report (TCR), and the 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) on the EPMPO website and submit comments. To view public meeting materials, click here

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For ADA accommodations, language assistance or additional information regarding upcoming public meetings, please contact Marisol Enriquez at menriquez@elpasompo.org at least 72 hours in advance. 

Learn More About the MTP 
The MTP ensures smart planning and resource allocation for our region by: 

  • Improving mobility, safety, and access. 
  • Supporting sustainable growth and reducing environmental impacts. 
  • Meeting federal, state, and local requirements to maintain funding eligibility. 

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PLAN METROPOLITANO DE TRANSPORTE Y PROGRAMA DE MEJORA DEL TRANSPORTE 

¡Acompáñenos! Reuniones Públicas sobre el Borrador del Plan Metropolitano de Transporte 2052 y el Programa de Mejora del Transporte “RMS 2027 – 2030” (TIP) 

La Organización de Planeación Metropolitana de El Paso (EPMPO, por sus siglas en inglés) está actualizando el Plan de Transporte Metropolitano 2052 (MTP) y el Programa de Mejora del Transporte “RMS 2027-2030 (TIP)”, y le invitamos a revisar el borrador de los planes, hacer preguntas y compartir sus comentarios. 

¿Qué es el MTP? 

El MTP es el plan de transporte a largo plazo de la región. Funciona como una guía para definir las prioridades de transporte, mejoras e inversiones en la región de El Paso, e incluye recomendaciones sobre proyectos, programas y políticas públicas para todas las modalidades de movilidad, incluyendo el automóvil, la bicicleta, el desplazamiento peatonal y el transporte público. ENLACE A DOCUMENTOS

PROYECTOS ADICIONALES DE CARRATERAS Y TRANSPORTE PUBLICO

¿Qué es el TIP?  

El TIP es un plan a corto plazo, de mejoras en el transporte sujeto a restricciones fiscales, para el área de planificación del EPMPO, que pone en práctica el Plan de Transporte Metropolitano (MTP) adoptado. El borrador del TIP 2027-2030 abarca los años fiscales 2027-2030 ENLACE A DOCUMENTOS

¿Por qué es importante? 

El borrador del MTP 2052 y 2027 – 2030 TIP orienta una planeación estratégica de largo plazo y implementación a corto plazo para la región al apoyar: 

  • La mejora de la movilidad, la seguridad y la accesibilidad 
  • El crecimiento sostenible y la conectividad regional  
  • Inversiones de transporte proyectadas para el futuro  

Acompáñenos en una de Nuestras Reuniones Públicas 

A continuación encontrará las fechas, horarios y lugares de las reuniones públicas donde podrá revisar el borrador del plan, hacer preguntas y compartir sus comentarios. ENLACE A DOCUMENTOS.

Reuniones Públicas: 

Miércoles, 22 de abril de 2026 
5:30 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. 
Pat O’Rourke Recreation Center 
901 N. Virginia St. 
El Paso, TX 79902 

Jueves, 30 de abril de 2026 
5:30 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. 
The Beast Urban Park 
13501 Jason Crandall Dr. 
El Paso, TX 79938 

Sábado, 2 de mayo de 2026 
10:30 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. 
Sunland Park Multi-Generational Center 
4700 McNutt Road 
Sunland Park, NM 88063 

Miercoles, 6 de mayo, 2026 

5:30 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. 
Rio Vista Community Center
901 Rio Vista
Socorro, TX 79927 

Miércoles, 13 de mayo de 2026 
5:30 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. 
Nolan Richardson Recreation Center 
4435 Maxwell Ave. 
El Paso, TX 79904 

El período de comentarios públicos estará abierto del 18 de abril al 17 de mayo. Durante este tiempo, los miembros de la comunidad podrán revisar el borrador del Plan Metropolitano de Transporte, el Informe de Conformidad de Transporte y el 2027-2030 Programa de Mejoras de Transporte en el sitio web de EPMPO y enviar sus comentarios. Para ver los materiales de la reunion publica, haga clic aqui

Los comentarios pueden enviarse a través de:

Para adaptaciones conforme a la ADA, asistencia de idiomas o información adicional sobre las próximas reuniones públicas, comuníquese con Marisol Enriquez en menriquez@elpasompo.org al menos 72 horas de anticipación. 

Aprende más sobre el MTP

El MTP asegura planificación inteligente y asignación de recursos para nuestra región a través de :

  • Mejorando la movilidad, seguridad y acceso.
  • Apoyando el crecimiento sostenible y reduciendo el impacto al medioambiente.
  • Cumpliendo con requisitos federales, estatales y locales para mantener la elegibilidad de fondos.

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Metropolitan Transportation Plan

The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) or Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP): In metropolitan areas, the transportation plan is the statement of the ways the region plans to invest in the transportation system. Per the federal regulations, the plan shall “include both long-range and short-range program strategies/actions that lead to the development of an integrated intermodal transportation system that facilitates the efficient movement of people and goods.”

The plan addresses, for example:

  • Policies, strategies, and projects for the future;
  • A systems level approach by considering roadways, transit, non motorized transportation, and intermodal connections;
  • Projected demand for transportation services over 20 years;
  • Regional land use, development, housing, and employment goals and plans;
  • Cost estimates and reasonably available financial sources for operation, maintenance, and capital investments (see Part II section on Financial Planning and Programming); and
  • Ways to preserve existing roads and facilities and make efficient use of the existing system.

The MTP and the long-range statewide transportation plan must be consistent with each other. The MTP must be updated every five years in air quality attainment areas or every four years in non attainment or maintenance areas. MPO’s should make special efforts to engage interested parties in the development of the plan. Finally, in cases where a metropolitan area is designated as a non attainment or maintenance area, the plan must conform to the SIP for air quality. An updated MTP and corresponding transportation conformity determination will be required by November 4, 2026.

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Plans & Programs

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Transportation Improvement Program

In the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the MPO identifies the transportation projects and strategies from the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) that it plans to undertake over the next four years. All projects receiving federal funding must be in the TIP. The TIP is the region’s way of allocating its limited transportation resources among the various capital and operating needs of the area, based on a clear set of short-term transportation priorities. Under federal law, the TIP:

  • Covers a minimum four-year period of investment;
  • Is updated at least every four years;
  • Is realistic in terms of available funding and is not just a “wish list” of projects (this concept is known as fiscal constraint)
  • Conforms with the SIP for air quality in non attainment and maintenance areas;
  • Is approved by the MPO and the governor; and
  • Is incorporated directly, without change, into the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The TIP and the STIP must be consistent with each other.

The TIP must be updated every five years in air quality attainment areas or every four years in non attainment or maintenance areas. MPO’s should make special efforts to engage interested parties in the development of the plan. Finally, in cases where a metropolitan area is designated as a non attainment or maintenance area, the plan must conform to the SIP for air quality

EPMPO Project Request Form (PRF)

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Unified Planning Work Program

The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is a two-year transportation planning work program detailing transportation planning, programs and services (work) to be performed by the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in support of the “3C” planning process whereby issues and projects are evaluated continuously, comprehensively, and cooperatively. It contains a listing of planning projects, programs and services performed by public and private transportation planning agencies and partnerships whose projects will have a regionally significant impact in the El Paso MPO region. The UPWP is an instrument for coordinating metropolitan transportation and air quality planning activities in the region.

UPWP FY 2024-2025 w/Amendments

UPWP FY 2022-2023 w/Amendments 

UPWP FY 2020-2021 w/Amendments

UPWP FY 2018-2019 w/Amendments

UPWP FY 2016-2017

UPWP FY 2014-2015 w/Amendments

UPWP FY 2012-2013

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