CAMPO creates and implements multiple plans, studies and reports. Many of the plans are required by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), or Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for an MPO to continue to obtain federal funding. Others plans and studies are done to provide details of a specific area, corridor, intersection, or mode of transportation. All anticipated studies and reports are documented in the annual CAMPO work plan (the Unified Planning Work Program).
Public Participation Plan (PPP): CAMPO is required to maintain a Public Participation Plan that is adopted by the Policy Board and coordinated with the INDOT participation process, and defines public participation standards for all CAMPO activities. The PPP is updated when warranted by changes in federal laws and regulations, or if necessary to ensure a full and open participation process. 2018 PPP (current)
2025 Draft PPP Update (for public comment). Comments may be submitted between March 26 and May 10, 2025. Ways to submit comments include by phone (812-376-2553), email (ashleybeckort@columbus.in.gov) or mail (CAMPO, 123 Washington Street, Columbus IN 47201). The Public Participation Plan will be considered for adoption by the Policy Board at the May 12, 2025 meeting, which starts at 1:30 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP): The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (formerly called the Long-Range Transportation Plan) is a comprehensive transportation plan for the CAMPO Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA). The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) forecasts changes in the MPA, sets goals for the future, identifies and prioritizes transportation needs, and establishes a financial plan to pay for those needs. The MTP is updated every 5-years but it also occasionally amended to include regional projects of significance. Click here for more information.
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP): The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a five-year work program used to implement the MTP. In Indiana, the TIP is updated every 2 years consistent with the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The TIP document assigns funding for projects that have been identified as priorities in the MTP. The program year follows the State of Indiana fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th). The TIP must be fiscally constrained, and funds cannot be carried over between years, therefore funding for each year is generally limited by CAMPO’s federal funding allocation, unless CAMPO is able to trade funds with another Indiana MPO. Projects are intended to improve the safety and connectivity of the transportation network and can include road, bicycle-pedestrian, and transit projects. Projects of regional significance are included in the TIP regardless of funding source, as well as all state and federally-funded projects proposed for the MPA. Click here for more information.
Annual List of Obligated Projects (ALOP): CAMPO is required to publish a list of projects for which construction funds were obligated in the preceding program year, called the Annual List of Obligated Projects. In Indiana, the program year follows the State of Indiana fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th). This list is developed cooperatively by INDOT, ColumBUS Transit, and CAMPO. It typically includes road improvements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, bridge repair and replacement, transit operating and capital costs, and safety projects. Per Federal Law, the ALOP is required to be completed on an annual basis, no later than 90 calendar days following the end of the program year, or by September 28th. The purpose of this report is to improve transparency for federal transportation fund expenditures. ALOP – for SFY 2024
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP): The Unified Planning Work Program is a two-year work plan, updated annually, that describes specific plans, studies, reports, and other activities that will be conducted, along with anticipated costs. CAMPO’s UPWP and associated funding follows a calendar year. CY 2025-2026 UPWP (Approved Feb 10, 2025)
Annual Completion Report (ACR): The Annual Completion Report describes the activities completed by CAMPO each year through the UPWP. The ACR provides accountability and transparency in the expenditure of federal transportation planning funds. This report is submitted each year to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) no longer than 90 days after the end of the calendar year, or by March 31. ACR – for CY 2024
Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan: The Federal Transit Authority (FTA) requires that projects funded under Title 49 U.S. Code Section 5310 be included in a locally developed human services transportation plan. Section 5310 relates to enhanced mobility for seniors and people with disabilities, and provides funding for buses and vans, wheelchair lifts and ramps, acquisition of transportation services, and other expenditures. The CAMPO Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan identifies needs, provides strategies for meeting those needs, and prioritizes transportation services for funding and implementation. This plan is updated when warranted by changes in federal laws and regulations, or to re-prioritize project funding based on changing needs. Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan Update – 2022
Title VI Implementation Plan: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) require agencies receiving federal funds to maintain a Title VI Implementation Plan. This is part of a continual and ongoing effort to proactively meet and exceed the compliance requirements established under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the related anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and executive orders. This plan is updated periodically, specifically when warranted by changes in federal laws and regulations. In conjunction with the Implementation Plan, CAMPO also maintains a Title VI complaint process. CAMPO Title VI Implementation Plan – 2017 CAMPO Title VI Complaint Form
Other Technical Reports and Sub-area, Corridor, or Mode-Specific Studies: CAMPO conducts and/or funds various plans and studies and technical reports related to transportation construction projects, data compilation and analysis, and other topics. Past projects have included neighborhood plans, corridor studies, bicycle facility design, and similar efforts.
