The Long-range transportation plan is required to comply with federal and state laws for regional and statewide planning, in order for the region to be eligible for federal transportation funding. The primary purpose of the plan is to develop a strategy for the best use of public funds in achieving community goals.
A Congestion Management Process (CMP) is a federally required effort for metropolitan areas that are designated as Transportation Management Areas (TMAs).
A TMA is a Census Bureau designated urban area with more than 200,000 residents.
The project includes replacement of the existing Harbor Bridge and reconstruction of portions of US 181, I-37 and the Crosstown Expressway. The project is now in the final phase which includes the design and construction of the bridge.
When completed, it will be the tallest structure in South Texas and the longest cable stay bridge in the Unites States.
UPDATED March 22, 2018: The Bicycle Mobility Plan prescribes a cohesive, 298-mile network that links key destinations in the Coastal Bend and is designed to foster cycling as a meaningful and safe transportation alternative for riders of diverse abilities.
The Long-range plan over a horizon of 20 or more years.
Short-range plan with anticipated federal funding.
Our comprehensive one-year planning program.
The Transportation Policy Committee will hold a regular meeting on July 2, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. (CST).
tpc meetingThe Corpus Christi MPO is seeking public input and comments to the DRAFT FY 2021-FY 2022 UPWP.
public notice #20-7The Transportation Policy Committee will hold a regular meeting on Augst 6, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. (CST).
tpc meetingDraft FY 2021-FY 2022 UPWP, meeting starts 4:30 p.m. at the CCRTA Staples Street Center Boardroom.
public meetingThe Techncial Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting on Augst 20, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. (CST).
tac meeting
The 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season officially runs June 1st through November 30th. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center is forecasting an above-normal season with most likely 13 to 19 named Storms, 6 to 10 Hurricanes, and 3 to 6 Major Hurricanes.
The tabs below provide life saving information in case our area is threaten by a hurricane or severe weather.
View real-time satellite imagery, of the Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico for cyclone activity.
NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTERA Local Emergency Planning Committee or LEPC, is a partnership between citizens, local government and industry to enhance hazardous materials preparedness. LEPCs are mandated organizations that consist of emergency responders, industry, government, education, media, and community groups.
LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEEIf you will need help evacuating in the event of a hurricane, dial 2-1-1. 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. Register today!
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE REGISTRYLearn what protective measures to take before, during and after an emergency. Make a plan and stay informed for emergencies. Build a kit for disasters and make a family communications plan. Department of Homeland Security.
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESSCitizens should prepare a plan well in advance of an evacuation. Stay informed about weather conditions and advisories. Know Corpus Christi's hurricane evacuation route maps and contraflow plan.
For City of Portland including Aransas Pass and Port Aransas Evacuation Route Map, click HERE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI EVACUATION ROUTES & ZONE MAPSEvery metropolitan area with a populat-ion of more than 50,000 residents must have a designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in order to qualify for federal highway or transit assistance. The Corpus Christi Metro-politan Planning Organization is the MPO for the Corpus Christi urbanized area and covers portions of Nueces and San Patricio counties.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSVisitors to the Strategic Plan for Active Mobility Phase 1: Bicycle Mobility Plan project website can view/download the Bicycle Mobility Plan (updated regularly), get insight to the public engagement process, view implementation status map depicting the current build-out of the Bicycle Mobility Network and also provide feedback using interactive online tools.
COASTALBEND IN MOTIONThe Corpus Christi MPO has created a GIS-based interactive map of local traffic counts within the City of Corpus Christi. Traffic data is collected by the Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering Department. Other layers include Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) annual average daily traffic (AADT) and average daily traffic (ADT) counts on TxDOT-maintained roads.
TRAFFIC COUNTS PORTALThe Partnership addresses National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) ozone attainment issues for the Corpus Christi airshed. Participants in the Partnership include individuals from area municipal and county government, business and industry, local universities, public agencies, a regional planning organization, regional development corporations, the military and the news media.
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