As federally designated entities, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) are responsible for developing and maintaining a long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) – a blueprint for a region’s transportation system that spans a minimum planning horizon of 20 years and is updated at least every 5 years. These plans integrate long-term and short-term strategies to foster a multimodal transportation network that ensures the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. WAMPO's MTP, Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2050 (MTP 2050), guides the development and improvement of the transportation network for the Wichita metropolitan region. MTP 2050 was approved by the Transportation Policy Body (TPB) on May 13, 2025.
Serving as a guide for the expenditure of state and federal funds through the year 2050, the plan addresses regional transportation needs that are identified through forecasting current and future travel demand, developing and evaluating system alternatives, and selecting those options that best meet the mobility needs of the region. MTP 2050 sets priorities for transportation, including safety, reliable travel times, managing environmental and economic impacts, and improving connectivity for all modes of travel, and then lists projects to potentially utilize available funding.
Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2050
The WAMPO Transportation Policy Body (TPB) voted to approve Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2050 (MTP 2050) on May 13, 2025
MTP 2050/FFY2025 - FFY2028 TIP: Proposed Projects
As part of the transportation planning process, the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WAMPO) updates its short-range Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) every two years and its long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) every five years. From September 15, 2023, through February 2, 2024, WAMPO held a combined Call for Projects for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) 2050.
One hundred and two (102) candidate projects were submitted from eleven (11) WAMPO member jurisdictions for consideration for both the short-range TIP and long-range MTP planning horizons. These projects will be considered by stakeholders, elected officials, and local and regional experts for inclusion in the Federal fiscal years (FFY) 2025-2028 TIP and MTP 2050. These project proposals and decision-making efforts will culminate in a shared regional vision of transportation infrastructure for the next 25 years. Valuing transparency and collaboration, WAMPO developed maps for each candidate project location as well as an interactive map that contains project details including lead agency, requested time band, and project scope.
Interactive Map
Zoom in and click on a potential project for more information.
MTP 2050 Presentation Materials
To share the comprehensive plan - which includes goals, objectives, performance measures, and regional project recommendations - WAMPO hosted two events during the public comment period for the plan. Presentation materials have been made available below.
Virtual Public Meeting
Recording available at:
https://bit.ly/MTP2050-Virtual-Meeting
Virtual public meeting for MTP 2050, including a detailed presentation on the contents of the plan. The recording is uploaded below as an on-demand presentation option.
Open House Posters
WAMPO hosted an in-person open house for MTP 2050. The event provided an opportunity to engage with WAMPO staff and planning partners. Posters highlighting key information from MTP 2050 are available below.