The Memphis MPO is playing a critical role in getting all of the mayors and stakeholders in the area at one table to discuss the future of transportation and how we can work together to provide the best overall services to our residents.
Shelby County
TN
Paul A. Young
Mayor
Transportation and infrastructure are crucial elements in creating a stronger Memphis and the region. We believe in the MPO mission to encourage a balanced, efficient, and affordable regional transportation system to meet the needs of our community.
Memphis
TN
Lee Caldwell
Supervisor Dist. 4
We need to consider all modes of transportation, and this is accomplished by the Memphis MPO with their Regional Transportation Plan that looks at the current conditions and future possibilities for cars, bicycles, and pedestrians in the region.
Desoto County
MS
Justin Hall
Executive Director
The Memphis MPO assesses the development patterns in our region, then uses that information to help our cities and towns make smarter decisions about how to prioritize infrastructure investments for our current and future residents.
Marshal County IDA
MS
Rhea "Skip" Taylor
Mayor
The Freight Advisory Committee is a great example of how the Memphis MPO is tying transportation to economic development, and they are working to ensure that the transportation system in our region is keeping local companies competitive.
Fayette County
TN
Chip Johnson
Mayor
The Memphis MPO helps to implement a sustainable travel pattern for the future, which is very important because multi-modal transportation is a key factor in enhancing all facets of life.
