Every four years, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) review PSRC's transportation planning process. The Planning Certification Review ensures that PSRC's work meets all federal laws and requirements and keeps federal funds flowing to the region.
Overview
Key Planning Products
- Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP): PSRC's budget and work program
- Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP): PSRC's long-range regional transportation plan through 2050, including federally required elements such as the Congestion Management Process
- Transportation Improvement Program (TIP): PSRC's list of transportation projects underway across the region over the next four years using federal, state and local funds
- Public Participation Plan (PPP): PSRC's plan for public outreach and engagement on regional planning activities
Feedback Opportunity
The federal team is looking for feedback on the public's experience with PSRC's planning process. Please consider the following:
- Your experience navigating PSRC's website
- Your experience with PSRC's planning processes
- Your experience receiving notifications about PSRC's planning processes
- Your opportunity to comment on PSRC's planning documents and PSRC's responsiveness to your comments
- Your ability to access PSRC's meetings and documents to meet your specific accessibility needs, including physical and language requirements
How to comment:
- Email: Send your thoughts to matthew.pahs@dot.gov
- Deadline: Please submit all comments by June 30, 2026