Who We Are
The Regional Planning Commission (RPC) represents the New Orleans metropolitan area on matters of regional importance, including transportation, economic development, and the environment. . They are the governing board of one of eight multi-parish planning and development districts in Louisiana. The RPC also functions as a part of our region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
Who We Serve
We serve the people of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa Parishes.
Our Purpose
The Regional Planning Commission (RPC) represents the New Orleans metropolitan area on matters of regional importance, including transportation, economic development, and the environment. The RPC also functions as our region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
What is a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)?
MPOs are responsible for coordinating transportation planning and funding across multiple jurisdictions in an urbanized area. This task includes the creation and implementation of a long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan and a four-year Transportation Improvement Program. MPOs are required by federal law in areas with a population of 50,000 or more. The RPC’s Transportation Policy Committee serves as the MPO for four such areas: New Orleans, Hammond-Ponchatoula, Mandeville-Covington, and Slidell
NORPC’s Governing Bodies
Regional Planning Commission (RPC)
The RPC Board is composed of local elected officials and citizen members.
Transportation Policy Committee (TPC)
The Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) is made up of the RPC membership plus mayors from local municipalities and representatives from the maritime, freight, aviation industries, and public transportation providers.
Unified Planning Work Program
The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) describes the federally funded planning activities that the MPO will conduct for each fiscal year.