Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)

The Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMCMPO) Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) identifies recommended improvements to the transportation system within the MPO Planning Area, which includes the City of Bloomington, the Town of Ellettsville, and urbanized portions of Monroe County, Indiana. The plan considers needs related to roadways, public transit, bikeways, pedestrian walkways, and freight.

Federal requirements mandate that the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) maintain at least a 20-year planning horizon. The BMCMPO updates the MTP every five years in order to maintain a minimum 20-year time horizon. Through the development of an MTP, the Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMCMPO) seeks to answer questions such as:

• What should transportation in Bloomington and Monroe County look like in 2050?
• What are the transportation priorities for the future and how do we achieve that vision?

Adopted 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)

The Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMCMPO) 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) outlines a strategic, long-range vision for the development of a safe, efficient, sustainable, and multimodal transportation system for the Bloomington-Monroe County region. The 2050 MTP addresses the region’s multimodal transportation needs through the year 2050 with established Guiding Principles, Performance-Based Planning Measures, Existing Conditions, Public and Stakeholder Involvement, Regional Needs Assessment, a Financial Forecast, and Recommendations for specific multimodal investment projects.

The Plan uses regional transportation and demographic analysis and extensive engagement from the public and stakeholders. This analysis and engagement became the basis for targeted recommendations to enhance transportation efficiency and functionality that will address the evolving needs and preferences of residents. This includes projects focused on multimodal safety, preservation and modernization, improved mobility and connectivity across various modes, and new infrastructure investments. The BMCMPO achieved adoption of the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) by the BMCMPO Policy Committee on February 14, 2025. The 2050 MTP StoryMap provides an overview of the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan.