Since the MPO is currently only charged with the responsibility of carrying out the federally prescribed 3C multimodal transportation planning process in the Terre Haute – West Central Indiana MPA, and in order to comply with federal and state rules, regulations and policies regarding establishment and composition of a local decision making body to oversee these activities, the THEDC Board of Directors has authorized establishment of the MPO organizational structure as depicted.
The MPO staff currently consists of two full-time employees and the Corporation’s Executive Director, who provides leadership, advice, community liaison, oversight and management support. In addition, the Corporation occasionally hires consultants, through a competitive selection process, to provide specialized services and technical planning support. During the coming two years the MPO plans to continue its partnerships with local universities to create opportunities that provide students internship experiences.
Although organized in the traditional hierarchical structure depicted in the following chart for the purposes of establishing reporting relationships and a focal point for major program elements, the MPO staff generally operates as a self-managed team on a day-to-day basis. This operating culture fosters a synergistic approach to process design and problem solving, encourages knowledge sharing, improves quality and productivity, promotes greater innovation, increases ownership and stewardship, and helps create a team that is more responsive to meeting the changing needs of our planning partners, stakeholders and the general public. This type of operating culture also aligns well with the 3C framework for carrying out multimodal transportation planning.
Terre Haute Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Bylaws
This linked document (THAMPO Bylaws) constitutes the Bylaws, procedures, and responsibilites which shall serve to establish, organize, and guide the proper functioning of the Metropolitan Planning Organization designated by the Governor of Indiana for the Terre haute Urbanized Area and the designated Metropolitan Planning Area.
Transportation Policy Committee
The Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) serves as the official decision- and policy-making body for the prescribed multimodal transportation planning process in the MPA. The committee normally meets on a bi-monthly basis and operates under an adopted set of bylaws. The THEDC staff maintains the committee’s bylaws, which dictate committee membership; a committee membership roster; and the committee’s meeting schedule. These documents are available for inspection at the THEDC office during normal business hours or they can be accessed electronically via the THEDC’s main web page at www.terrehautempo.com.
July 19th, 2022 Meeting:
Transportation Technical Committee
The Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) provides technical advice to the TPC and the linkage between planning and implementation. The committee normally meets on a bi-monthly basis and operates under a set of bylaws approved by the TPC. The MPO staff maintains the committee’s bylaws, which dictate committee membership; a committee membership roster; and the committee’s meeting schedule. These documents are available for inspection at the THEDC office during normal business hours or they can be accessed electronically via the MPO’s main web page at www.terrehauteedc.com.
Transportation Advisory Committee
The Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) provides input and advice to the TPC and TTC on transportation planning issues. The committee also serves as the principal advisory group on matters related to development and execution of the Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan for the Terre Haute UA and the West Central Indiana MPA.
Committee membership is open to members of the public, transportation system operators and other stakeholders interested in development of a safe, secure and efficient regional transportation system. The TAC normally meets on a quarterly basis.
The MPO staff maintains a TAC membership roster and their meeting schedule. These documents are available for inspection at the THEDC office during normal business hours or they can be accessed electronically via the MPO’s main web page at www.terrrehauteedc.com
Disabled Citizen’s Advisory Committee
The Disabled Citizen’s Advisory Committee (DCAC) has been formed under the joint leadership of the Terre Haute Transit Utility (THTU) and the MPO to provide a forum for identifying and addressing the transportation needs of those with disabilities.
Committee membership is open to the general public and to stakeholders who deliver services to this target group. The committee normally meets on a quarterly basis.
The MPO staff maintains a DCAC membership roster and their meeting schedule. These documents are available for inspection at the THEDC office during normal business hours or they can be accessed electronically via the MPO’s main web page at www.terrehauteedc.com.
- City of Terre Haute
- City of Brazil
- Vigo County
- Clay County
- Town of Seelyville
- Town of West Terre Haute
- Town of Harmony
- Town of Knightsville
- Terre Haute Regional Airport
- Terre Haute Transit Utility
- Vigo County Rural/Senior Transit
- Vigo County Area Plan Commission
- City of Brazil Plan Commission
- Federal Highway Administration
- Federal Transit Administration
- Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management
- Indiana Dept. of Transportation
- US Environmental Protection Agency
