The Houma-Thibodaux Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is responsible for all transportation planning in the Houma-Thibodaux region (Official Map | Interactive Map). Members of the MPO include local government officials as well as representatives from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Transit Association.
Meetings of the MPO are held quarterly to discuss transportation issues. The Policy Committee, made up primarily of local elected officials, is the decision making board, responsible for adopting various planning documents and having final approval over project selection. The Technical Advisory Committee is made up of local planners, engineers, and other local stakeholders. The TAC discusses various transportation issues and makes recommendations to the Policy Committee.
The HTMPO was first established in 1983 in an agreement between the State of Louisiana, the City of Houma, Terrebonne Parish, and Lafourche Parish. This agreement has been revisited several times since then as the population in the region has grown, first in 2000 and then again in 2011 to expand the MPO to include the City of Thibodaux, Assumption Parish, and the Town of Lockport.
The Transportation Planning Process
By federal law, MPOs are required be designated in urbanized areas with a population exceeding 50,000 persons. Designations are made by an agreement between the Governor and local governments within the MPO study area. The MPO is responsible for having a continuous, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process that results in plans, programs, and projects that consider all transportation modes supporting community, economic development, and social goals.
Public Notice
The Houma-Thibodaux Metropolitan Planning Organization (HTMPO) invites public comments on the following draft plans:
- Draft Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan
- Draft Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Plan
Purpose: These plans outline strategies and measures to improve transportation safety, encourage active transportation, and achieve the goal of zero fatalities and serious injuries in the region by the year 2040.
Public Hearing: A public hearing will be held to gather feedback and comments on both draft plans. The details of the hearing are as follows:
Date: October 24, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Terrebonne Parish North Branch Library, 4130 West Park Ave., Gray, LA 70359
How to Comment: Residents, stakeholders, and interested parties are encouraged to review the draft documents and provide their comments. The draft documents are available for review at http://www.htmpo.org and in hard copy at the South Central Planning & Development Commission office (5058 West Main Street, Houma).
Submission of Comments: Comments can be submitted in the following ways:
- Email: Send comments to josh@scpdc.org
- Mail: Address comments to HTMPO, PO Box 1870, Gray LA 70359
- In-Person: Provide comments during the public hearing on October 24, 2024
Deadline for Comments: all written comments must be received by October 17, 2024.
Your participation is crucial in helping us create a safer and more accessible transportation network for all users. Thank you for your interest and involvement in the HTMPO’s efforts to improve transportation safety and active transportation in our region.
Contact Information: For any questions or further information, please contact Joshua Manning at (985) 851-2900 or josh@scpdc.org.