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The Bloomington Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMCMPO) is a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), that serves the urbanized area of Monroe County, Indiana. The BMCMPO is one of fourteen regional planning organizations & MPOs in the state of Indiana. MPOs were created by Congress in 1962 through the Federal Aid Highway Act, a legislation that focused on planning for urban areas, rather than cities. MPOs are required in every urbanized area as a condition for receiving annual funding allocations from the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration.
The BMCMPO plans for, programs federal funding for, and supports multi-modal transportation efforts within the BMCMPO Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA), which includes the developed area encompassed by the urbanized area boundary (UAB) and the areas that are expected to urbanize over the next 20 years. The BMCMPO's jurisdiction includes the City of Bloomington, the Town of Ellettsville and parts of Monroe County. The City of Bloomington Plan Commission was designated as the MPO for the Bloomington Urbanized Area by Governor Robert Orr in 1982.
BMCMPO Recent News
Public Input Opportunities
~INDOT Planning Public Involvement Plan (PPIP) - INDOT is seeking public comment on the draft Planning Public Involvement Plan (PPIP). Review the draft document at https://bit.ly/46OsyEP and ask questions or provide feedback at bit.ly/INDOTPPIP by Friday March 13, 2026.
~FY2027 Unified Planning Work Plan (UPWP) - The BMCMPO will offer a 30-day public review for the FY2027 UPWP. The BMCMPO will accept written comments on the proposed UPWP beginning on January 23, 2026 and ending on February 21, 2026. The Policy Committee will vote on approval of the FY2027 UPWP at their meeting on Friday February 27, 2026. For more information, visit the BMCMPO's UPWP webpage.
SR 45/46 speed limit change - on January 13, 2026, INDOT released a press release stating that the speed limit will be reduced on or after Thursday, January 15, in Bloomington Indiana, from 45mph to 40mph on State Road 45/46 between Kinser Pike and 10th St. For more information, please see the press release. To see other INDOT News Releases & Road Closure announcements for Monroe County roads, see this page. Currently active road closures (for INDOT-led work) can be viewed on the INDOT Trafficwise Map.
Early Coordination Letter - In December 2025, BMCMPO and other stakeholders received an Early Coordination Letter from INDOT for the Monroe County-led Intersection Improvement Project at Old SR 37 and Dillman Road (DES#2500061). A copy of this letter was shared in the January 28th 2026 BMCMPO Technical Advisory Committee and Citizen Advisory Committee packets, and in the January 30th 2026 Policy Committee packet.
BMCMPO TIP/STIP projects - TIP/STIP projects are projects within Monroe County (led by Monroe County, City of Bloomington, and INDOT) that are programmed in the BMCMPO's TIP and INDOT's STIP planning documents to receive annual state and federal funding allocations in the next 5 years. Letting dates and project status updates for the projects, a map of project locations, and details of updates made to the TIP, can all be viewed on the TIP page.
Resource Share: INDOT Innovative Intersection & interchange Map - this map includes location information for all of INDOT's existing innovative intersections and interchanges. It also includes educational materials that break down each type of intersection and interchange for those interested in learning more. Learn more: bit.ly/INDOTInnovativeMap
General
Policies, Reports & Presentations
Policies relevant to the BMCMPO.
ADA Transition Plan LPA Resources
To remain eligible for federal transportation funding, FHWA-Indiana requires that transportation-related agencies have an operating ADA Transition Plan.
Upcoming BMCMPO Events
A link to the BMCMPO calendar showing upcoming events and public meetings.
Documents
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
A strategic capital planning document used by the MPO to program funding for transportation projects.
Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)
The Metropolitan Transportation Plan provides policy guidance and transportation planning that covers a 25-year time horizon.
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
The UPWP describes all planning activities that are anticipated in the urbanized area over two (2) fiscal programming years.
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Indiana's 5-year planning and funding document for surface transportation projects. Includes stated and federal-funded projects in Monroe County outside the BMCMPO's planning area.
Public Engagement Plan
Policies, procedures, and strategies we utilize to engage the public before, during, and after the planning process. Adopted in 2002 and last amended in 2022.
Meetings
MPO Policy Committee
General information about the BMCMPO Policy Committee (PC), including meeting packets, meeting dates, and times.
MPO Technical Advisory Committee
General information about the BMCMPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), including meeting packets, meeting dates, and times.
MPO Citizens Advisory Committee
General information about the BMCMPO Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), including meeting packets, meeting dates, and times.
Maps, Data & Reports
TIP & STIP Project Map
A map of the locations of projects within Monroe County that are programmed in the TIP and STIP planning documents to receive annual state and federal funding allocations.
Crashes & Roadway Safety Hub & Dashboard
Mapping and statistics of motorized vehicles, bicycle, and pedestrian crashes for the BMCMPO planning area and the larger Monroe County, Indiana. Includes an analysis of high priority corridors and intersections.
Crash Reports
Crash reports published by the BMCMPO & Monroe County Highway Department.
Title VI & ADA Opportunity Zones
A map visualization of a dataset that averages 11 environmental & 6 demographic indicators, which is helpful for identifying gaps in service, resources, and regulation.
Traffic Data
Current and historic traffic data, Traffic Viewer, Traffic Count Database System, and traffic statistics.
Air Quality Data for the State of Indiana
State of Indiana near-real time air quality maps and data, and air monitoring summaries and reports are available to the public.
Resources
Road Closures - City of Bloomington (inRoads)
Website showing locations of City of Bloomington, Indiana roadwork, road closures, sidewalk closures, etc.
Road Closures - Monroe County
Website showing locations of Monroe County, Indiana roadwork, road closures, lane restrictions and detours.
Road Closures - State/INDOT (TrafficWise)
Website showing locations of INDOT/State of Indiana roadwork, traffic delays, lane closures, highway cameras, flooding, and other state road disruptions. Also available as an app.
EV Charging Stations in Indiana
INDOT's map of EV charging stations throughout the state of Indiana.
INDOT Customer Service
Contact INDOT Customer Service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ask a question, report a concern, or make a comment to INDOT regarding state-managed roads and resources,
INDOT Facebook Page
INDOT updates posted to Facebook.
Indiana Safe Zones
A pilot program administered by INDOT that aims to save the lives of motorists and road workers by reducing vehicle speeds and crashes in work zones.
INDOT News Releases for Monroe County Roads
INDOT communications regarding work being done on state-owned roads in the Monroe County region.
Mid-States Corridor Project
A five phase project to develop an alternative 54 miles corridor from I-64/US 231 to I-69 at the existing US 231 interchangeI-64 and I69, extending from Dubois, Martin, Daviess and Greene counties.