The GHMPO is responsible for the creation of three fundamental planning documents:



Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) – The Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is the foundation of the community’s transportation planning program, providing a 25 year look at the improvements needed to assure the mobility of people and goods in Hall County. The LRTP must be amended at least every three (3) years, due to the County’s inclusion in an Air Quality Non-Attainment area.

2030 LRTP Update (PDF)
   Appendix A - Project_Worksheets (PDF)
   Appendix B - SAFETEA-LU Gap Analysis (PDF)
   Appendix C - Financial Plan (PDF)
   Appendix D - Public Involvement (PDF)
   Appendix E - Congestion Management Process (PDF)
   Appendix F - Air Quality Modeling (PDF)
   Appendix G - Memorandum of Agreement (PDF)
   Appendix H - Public Meeting Announcements (PDF)


Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) – The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is the implementation plan for the LRTP. The TIP reflects the schedule of the engineering, right-of-way acquisition and construction activities for transportation improvements for the next 4 years, along with a second tier of projects for an additional 2 years.

2008-2013 TIP (PDF)
   Appendix A: Project Worksheets (PDF)
   Appendix B: Lump Sum Projects (PDF)
   Appendix C: Transit Funding (PDF)
   Appendix D: Public Comments (PDF)


Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) – The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is adopted by the GHMPO each year, and outlines the transportation planning activities to be conducted during the upcoming fiscal year.

FY 2010 UPWP (PDF)
FY 2009 UPWP (PDF)

Participation Plan – The Participation Plan was adopted by the MPO to promote community involvement in the MPO’s planning process and to include consultation with representatives of various intermodal transportation agencies, and other interested parties on various ongoing transportation planning activities. It includes certain specific requirements, as well as a series of strategies for matching appropriate publicity, and involvement and consultation techniques into various ongoing MPO activities.

Participation Plan Document (PDF)


Project Evaluation Criteria – This document, adopted by the GHMPO Policy Committee in November 2006, describes the process and outlines the criteria used in prioritizing projects for inclusion in the GHMPO Long Range Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program.

Project Evaluation Criteria Document (PDF)