Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization (EMPO) is a governmental organization located in Evansville, Indiana. With a staff of 3 employees, EMPO generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. EMPO is the designated agency responsible for transportation planning in the Evansville-Henderson urbanized area. This includes Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Henderson Counties, plus a portion of eastern Posey County. Their work encompasses developing transportation policy, planning, and programming, resulting in both a long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) spanning 25 years and a shorter-term Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) covering 4 years. TEMPO operates as an independent policy body, comprised of elected or appointed officials from the metropolitan area, as well as representatives from state and local transportation agencies. This unique structure underscores the organization's commitment to regional collaboration in transportation planning. Their efforts culminate in the Millennial Plan for 2040, a comprehensive document encompassing transportation, land use, housing, economic, environmental, and cultural interests, which guides EMPO's planning activities. For more information, visit EMPO's website at evansvillempo.com.