The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Charlotte Urban Area. Federal legislation requires Urban Areas with populations larger than 50,000 to have an MPO, whose primary function is to carry out the transportation planning process among the member jurisdictions within its established planning area boundary.
More information about the membership, governance and structure of the CRTPO, as well as the establishment of the Urban Area, can be found by exploring the other webpages in the About Us section of this website.
As the primary north-south corridor through Charlotte, the 55-mile stretch of I-77 between Statesville and the State Line is essential to our community. However, this corridor is greater than the interstate itself. It is a network of connections that are critical to mobility throughout our region. The Beyond 77 study took place from 2019-2021 - it identified strategies and solutions the CRTPO Beyond 77 Coalition may utilize to advance mobility for all users. The Beyond 77 Coalition launched in January 2025 and meets quarterly.
Beyond 77 was a plan created with resident input and support, intended to address the transportation needs in our planning area. Click the link below to review the plan's recommended strategies and solutions and see more information on the Beyond 77 Coalition.
Welcome to the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO)
We are a regional transportation planning organization serving communities in Iredell, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties. Please explore our website for more information on our current plans and projects, upcoming meetings, and long-range planning efforts.
A connected and equitable transportation system that provides mobility choices for the region.
Three Counties
The CRTPO is a cross jurisdictional planning organization that works within three counties in the Charlotte Metropolitan Region (Union, Mecklenburg, and Iredell County).
Meetings
Board Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month. These meetings are open to the public and streamed live on YouTube.
Funding
The CRTPO coordinates with its twenty four member jurisdictions, NCDOT, FHWA, and the public to fund transportation studies, projects, and plans throughout the region.
Learn more about CRTPO from transportation staff and residents:
