A major role of the MPO is to insure conformance with federal and state laws and regulations. Federal rules require that highways, mass transit and other transportation facilities and services be properly deployed and developed in relation to the overall plan of urban development. Furthermore, they must comply with approved plans for regional and state transportation network accessibility. The Miami-Dade MPO is assisted by professional staff from local and state transportation agencies. The MPO Governing Board meets monthly in the Miami-Dade County Commission Chambers.
All meetings are open to the public.
The TIP lists projects selected from the Transportation Plan to be implemented during a five-year cycle. The TPC advises the MPO Governing Board on technical matters. Assess visual impacts and aesthetic quality of transportation projects. Facilitate public involvement. Ensure that access to transportation is provided to disadvantaged persons.