McDowell-Polk-Rutherford (Foothills) Regional CTP
The McDowell-Polk-Rutherford (Foothills) Regional County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) is a joint effort between McDowell County, Polk County, Rutherford County, the Foothills Rural Planning Organization, and the NCDOT – Transportation Planning Division. It is currently under study, and more information will be posted here as it becomes available. It was adopted by each of the counties and its municipalities in 2022 and 2023 and was mutually adopted by the NC Board of Transportation at their June 6, 2023 meeting.