The Rapides Area Planning Commission (RAPC) leads regional transportation planning for the Alexandria-Pineville area through the Alexandria-Pineville Metropolitan Planning Organization, working with state and local partners to plan, prioritize, and compete for federal transportation funding. This page provides access to transportation plans, public involvement tools, and key resources supporting current and future mobility needs.
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Try the MAP IT Tool
RAPC Launches Interactive – Map It Tool: A New Way to Get Involved in Transportation Planning The Rapides Area Planning Commission (RAPC) is proud to...
MOVE 2050 (MTP Update)
Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update The Future Rolls Through Us The Rapides Area Planning Commission (RAPC) is updating the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for the Alexandria-Pineville...
Modern Mobility Study (CRP)
PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED: CRP Public Feedback to Criteria Report Now Available. The Alexandria–Pineville Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) announces the release of the CRP Public Feedback...
Public Notices
CRP Project Selection Criteria Public Feedback Report
The Alexandria–Pineville Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) announces the release of the CRP Public Feedback to Criteria Report for public review and comment. The purpose of...
2023 – 2026 Transportation Improvement Program, Amendment 8
The Rapides Area Planning Commission, the local Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), has released the following document for public review online: 2023 – 2026 Transportation Improvement...
Alexandria-Pineville MPO Launches Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update
The Rapides Area Planning Commission (RAPC) is updating the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for the Alexandria-Pineville area. Known as Move 2050, this long-range plan will...
RAPC Launches Interactive – Map It Tool
RAPC Launches Interactive – Map It Tool: A New Way to Get Involved in Transportation Planning The Rapides Area Planning Commission (RAPC), the local Metropolitan...
Alexandria-Pineville Metropolitan Planning Organization (APMPO)
The Alexandria-Pineville Metropolitan Planning Organization (APMPO), staffed by the RAPC, works with state, parish, and local governments to plan federally funded and regionally significant transportation projects within the Alexandria-Pineville metropolitan area. This role helps the region compete for federal transportation funding.
APMPO is responsible for multimodal transportation planning and investment decisions but does not fund, design, build, or operate transportation systems. Its work includes maintaining required planning documents such as the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).
The Transportation Policy Committee guides regional transportation policy, prioritizes projects, and approves major planning documents.
MPO Core Functions
Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)
The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) serves as the cornerstone for comprehensive transportation planning throughout the Alexandria – Pineville Urbanized Area. The purpose of the Plan is to identify the location, function, and size of new or improved transportation infrastructure and services for the areas that are expected to be incorporated over the next 20+ years.
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is an intermediate-range planning document that reflects the transportation expenditures that are planned to be spent over the next four years. Project details are provided, such as project description, cost, funding source, and funding year. The TIP contains information on planning studies, road improvements, and transit. It is updated every four years. Each year the MPO tracks the projects let through its Urban Systems program (STP50-200K) funding.
Record of Adoption and Changes
- September 28, 2022: TIP adopted by the APMPO Transportation Policy Committee
- October 7, 2022: Administrative modifications to address various comments made by the FHWA
- June 28, 2023: TIP Amendment 1 adopted by the APMPO Transportation Policy Committee
- September 28, 2023: TIP Amendment 2 adopted by the APMPO Transportation Policy Committee
- February 8, 2024: TIP Amendment 3 adopted by the APMPO Transportation Policy Committee
- April 11, 2024: Administrative Modifications to update construction amounts requested by DOTD
- June 5, 2024: TIP Amendment 4 adopted by the APMPO Transportation Policy Committee
- October 15, 2024: Administrative Modifications to add project numbers and letting dates
- December 4, 2024: TIP Amendment 5 adopted by the APMPO Transportation Policy Committee
- December 23, 2024: Administrative modifications to address various comments made by DOTD
- March 18, 2025: Administrative Modifications to update project letting dates
- June 11, 2025: TIP Amendment 6 adopted by the APMPO Transportation Policy Committee
- July 28, 2025: Administrative Modifications to update construction amounts requested by DOTD
- August 20, 2025: Administrative Modification to add DOT-FHWA IIJA Competitive Projects Summary
- December 3, 2025: TIP Amendment 7 adopted by the APMPO Transportation Policy Committee
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is the instrument for coordinating and managing transportation planning efforts in the Alexandria-Pineville Urbanized Area. It is designed to facilitate a coordinated effort to physically plan for future development.
In addition, this Work Program serves as the description of proposed work submitted to the federal agencies which are the financial sponsors of the transportation planning program. The UPWP is developed in accordance with the Metropolitan Planning Requirements as outlined in sections 3005, 3006, and 6001 of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) {Federal Law PL 102-240}, the Transportation Efficiency Act for the Twenty First Century (TEA-21) {Federal Law PL 105-178} and the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) {Federal Law PL 109-59} as well as Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act (42 U.S.C. 2000 d-1) and related regulations and the President’s Executive Order on Environmental Justice.
- Amendment No. 1 – Officially adopted by MPO Transportation Policy Committee October 9, 2024.
- Amendment No. 2 – Officially adopted by MPO Transportation Policy Committee February 19, 2025.
Projects Listing (ALOP)
Programs and Initiatives
Plans/Survey Reports
Safety
Notices
Agendas
Minutes
Notices
Agendas
- TAC Meeting Agenda – 11/19/2020