The MPOAC Institute, an in-person weekend training program, covers a variety of topics and provides MPO Board members with the knowledge and tools necessary to engage in the metropolitan transportation planning process. The information provided during the Institute is designed for practical application in transportation planning activities performed by elected officials. The goal is to provide MPO Board members with the knowledge and tools necessary to engage in the MPO process without requiring Board members to become transportation experts.

Institute topics include:
• Laws and Regulations Affecting MPOs
• MPO Products and Processes
• Transportation Jargon & Acronyms
• MPO Board Responsibilities and Authority
• Critical Funding Issues