Coastal Region MPO
Mark Wilkes, Director
A Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) provides a forum for local decision-making regarding federal transportation funds
for urbanized areas. The CORE MPO Board sets regional, long-term transportation policy; prioritizes projects;
approves the long-range plan, short-range TIP, and other required documents.
Transportation Plan
The MTP is a comprehensive “blueprint” for area transportation services aimed at meeting mobility needs through the next 20+ years… Learn More
Transportation Projects
The CORE MPO Fiscal Year 2018-2021 TIP has approximately $600 million programmed for highway projects and approximately $35 million programmed for transit projects…Learn More
Latest news...
Call for Projects for Z230 Funds and Z301 Funds
CORE MPO is conducting a Call for Projects for the FY 2019 Surface Transportation Block Grant (Z230) Funds and another Call for Projects for the FY 2019 - 2021 Transportation Alternatives (Z301) Funds between December 12, 2018 and January 15, 2019. CORE MPO encourages eligible entities to apply for these funds during this period. Please contact Wykoda Wang via email or phone at 912-651-1466 if you have any questions.
December 2018 Safety Targets Adopted for 2019
The CORE MPO Board adopted to support the Georgia Department of Transportation 2019 Safety Targets at the December 12, 2018 meeting. The targets have been incorporated into Mobility 2040 Appendix B and the FY 2018–2021 Transportation Improvement Program Appendix F.
Proposed MTP and TIP Amendments for Review and Comment
CORE MPO is requesting the public to review and provide comments on a proposed amendment to the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and proposed amendments to the FY 2018 – 2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The comment period starts on November 28, 2018 and written comments on the proposed MTP and TIP amendments will be accepted until close of business on December 12, 2018. Please send your comments to Wykoda Wang, Metropolitan Planning Commission, 110 E. State Street, Savannah, GA 31401, or via email. You can also provide comments at the public hearings to be held in December.
October 2018 TIP Amendment Adopted
The CORE MPO Board adopted the amendment to the FY 2018 – 2021 TIP at the October 24, 2018 meeting to program the awarded Section 5339c grant funds for CAT's vehicle purchase.
Take our Survey
CORE MPO is updating the Metropolitan Transportation Plan and we want to hear from YOU… Learn More