Since May 2002, the Piedmont Triad Rural Planning Organization has been working cooperatively with the NC Department of Transportation and local officials to enhance transportation planning opportunities for rural areas in the Triad. The RPO is responsible for:

• Developing long range transportation plans for the region

• Providing transportation related data to local governments

• Developing and prioritizing projects for the TIP

• Providing a forum for public involvement in the transportation planning process.

The RPO began by meeting with local staff and elected officials to establish priorities, identify key issues, and develop an organizational structure.  Since its inception, the RPO has:     

• Established an Advisory Committee

• Drafted a Planning Work Program

• Drafted a Prospectus

• Hired a Coordinator

• Collected data and resources

• Surveyed members to identify local transportation priorities

• Coordinated with local NCDOT Divisions and MPO's

• Provided training to RPO members