Metropolitan Planning Organization 06/26/2026

The City of El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) held a meeting on June 26, 2026, focusing primarily on policy and procedural updates to improve quorum and participation. Key procurement-related discussions included proposed changes to the MPO bylaws and attendance policies to allow virtual participation for members out of the area, aiming to reduce quorum challenges. The board approved amendments permitting virtual attendance with prior notification, counting such attendance as present for voting purposes. Additionally, the board considered adjustments to the composition of the policy board, reducing membership from 30 to 27 by removing certain state representatives and the El Paso International Airport voting seat to streamline decision-making and maintain balanced representation. The executive director also reported on the upcoming Federal 5310 program funding cycle for transportation services for disabled populations, outlining the proposal and selection process involving subrecipients and the technical committee. The meeting concluded with announcements about upcoming public comment periods for the Unified Transportation Program and future strategic planning efforts for border crossing and highway connector projects.