About the Corpus Christi MPO
Every
metropolitan area with a population of more than 50,000 persons must
have a designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for
transportation to qualify for federal highway or transit assistance.
OOThe Corpus Christi Metropolitan
Planning Organization is the MPO for the
Corpus Christi Study Area, which covers portions of Nueces,
San Patricio and Kleberg counties along the south Texas coastal
bend.
Hurricane
Season: Transportation Assistance Registry 2-1-1
If you need help evacuating in the event of
a hurricane, dial 2-1-1 to register in advance for a ride.
Dial 2-1-1 as soon as possible:
- If you have a disability or special health care need and require assistance to get out.
- If you cannot drive and cannot arrange transportation.
- If you do not have a vehicle and you have no one else to help you evacuate.
Download Frequently Asked Questions and dial 2-1-1 to register today! visit the 2-1-1 website
New Study: Transit's Role in Sustainability & Livability for Corpus Christi
The
new administration in Washington D.C., state and regional
governments, and local communities are placing increasing emphasis
on creating "sustainability" for their communities. The recent
partnership, discussed in this document, between the Department of
Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department
of Housing and Urban Development on "Livability", will result in
billions of federal dollars for the development of infrastructure
which links transit, economic development, the pedestrian
environment, housing, green space, and energy conservation, in a
manner which creates better communities, financial stability, and
quality of life for urban areas.
Congestion Management Process:
MPO Traffic Counts Portal
Traffic
congestion in the Corpus Christi Metropolitan area is not as much a
function of population growth as the function of the increase in
single occupant trips. The population of the urbanized area grew
from an estimated 350,988 persons in 1990 to an estimated 380,783
persons in 2000, a growth of less than half a percent each year.
However, during the same time period, the area showed an increase in
drive-alone trips. Other changes, such as an increase in the number
of vehicles per housing unit, increases in tourism and sprawl
development are factors leading to traffic congestion.
OOThe
Corpus Christi MPO has created an interactive map of local traffic
counts within the City of Corpus Christi. Traffic data is collected
by the City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering Department.
continue to Traffic Counts Portal
Corpus Christi MPO Metro-Mobility
Talks Newsletter - Volume 16 Issue
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Delivering transportation news that impacts your way of life. The Corpus Christi MPO is committed to provide the public with quarterly reports on MPO funded transportation projects and studies, public meetings, and other regional transportation related activities which impact our region.
- Transit's Role In Substainability & Livability
- Designing For Pedestrian Safety
- Uptown Neighborhood Initiative
- TCN - New Director Mobilizing Update To RTC Plan
Past Metro-Mobility Talks articles are also listed.
