MPO seeking public comments about future transportation projects

HUNTSVILLE – If you have ideas about how to improve transportation on Huntsville’s highways or through public transit, the Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is eager to listen.

The public is invited to provide feedback at three community meetings in February as the MPO concludes work on the 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan for consideration by the organization’s policy board.

“There is no better resource about Huntsville area roads than the people who travel them every day,” Huntsville Manager of Urban & Long-Range Planning Dennis Madsen said. “We want to hear their thoughts about what can be done to make transportation more efficient as we work to finalize a report that could make some of those suggestions a reality. We encourage everyone to attend a meeting and share their insight.”

The public meeting schedule:

• Wednesday, Feb. 5: North Huntsville Public Library, 3011 Sparkman Dr. N, Suite A, 3-5 p.m.

• Monday, Feb. 10: Madison Public Library, 142 Plaza Blvd., Madison, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, Feb. 19: South Huntsville Public Library, 7901-L Bailey Cove Road, 4-6 p.m.

Public comments will be considered for the 2050 LRTP that the MPO Policy Board will vote on in March. The LRTP is a road map of transportation projects, both funded and visionary, for the next 25 years. Projects must be included in the LRTP to be eligible for state or federal funding. The plan is updated every five years.

A draft of the 2050 LRTP is available here.

Public comments can also be submitted at longrangeplanning@huntsvilleal.gov.