Transportation Library

A selection of past planning Documents and supporting information for current Documents are available here. Reports on special studies, surveys, etc. may also be posted. Note that materials presented at past MPO Policy Board meetings can be found on the MPC Meetings page. 

Frequently Asked Questions

The federal government is the primary funding source for the Central Lane MPO. Other funding may come from a variety of sources including the state, transit districts, and local governments. Call 541-682-4405 for more information.

Category: Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Central Lane MPO is a forum for cooperative transportation decision making for the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area and Coburg. The MPO produces plans and programs that focus on the regional aspects of transportation planning. The MPO channels federal funding to local transportation projects and programs through a sound planning process that is comprehensive, cooperative, and continuing.

There are 5 core functions of a Metropolitan Planning Organization:

  1. Establish a fair and impartial setting for regional decision making
  2. Evaluate transportation alternatives
  3. Maintain a long-range transportation plan covering a 20 year planning horizon
  4. Develop a 4 year Transportation Improvement Program and prioritize projects
  5. Involve the public.
Category: Metropolitan Planning Organization

A metropolitan planning organization is the local agency designated by federal law to have the lead responsibility for regional transportation planning for areas with a population greater than 50,000. Call 541-682-4405 for more information.

Category: Metropolitan Planning Organization

In 1974, the governor designated Lane Council of Governments as the MPO for the central Lane County area that currently includes the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area and Coburg. The Central Lane MPO is 1 of approximately 400 across the country, and 1 of 6 in Oregon. Call 541-682-4405 for more information.

Category: Metropolitan Planning Organization

The decision making body is the Metropolitan Policy Committee, which was created by Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County to cooperate on issues of metro-wide importance. The members of the Metropolitan Policy Committee are elected and appointed officials from:

  • Coburg
  • Eugene
  • Lane County
  • Lane Transit District
  • Oregon Department of Transportation
  • Springfield
Category: Metropolitan Planning Organization
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