About the MPO
What we do
The MPO provides a comprehensive, cooperative and continuing program of transportation planning in the Rapid City, SD Urbanized Area. We plan for all aspects of transportation, including highways, transit, bike, pedestrian, public participation, agency coordination, etc.
Where we operate
The geographic boundary for the MPO includes the Cities of Rapid City, Box Elder, Summerset, Piedmont, Ellsworth Air Force Base, the unincorporated areas of Black Hawk and the developing areas of Pennington and Meade Counties. This includes the existing urbanized area and the area projected to become urbanized within the 20 year horizon of the Long Range Transportation Plan.
Who we are
Melissa Bloomberg, Admin Sr. Coord.
Kelly Brennan, Long Range Planner III
Kip Harrington, LR Planning Division Manager
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, South Dakota Department of Transportation, City of Rapid City, City of Box Elder, Ellsworth Air Force Base, City of Piedmont, City of Summerset, Pennington County, and Meade County.
