Transportation Planning Program and Services Long Range Planning that provide plans and programs in conjunction with local partners that support the development of the Department’s Program and Resource Plan and meets Federal planning requirements.

The Transportation Planning Division (TPD) at NCDOT focuses on long range planning, advanced travel demand modeling, and traffic forecasting to support the development of North Carolina transportation systems. This work is guided by an updated Strategic Plan (May 2025) that outlines key goals, objectives and actions to help TPD work closely with Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organizations (MPOs/RPOs) to advance future mobility in communities and regions across NC.

Air Quality & Transportation Conformity
Works with local governments, NC Division of Air Quality, FHWA , FTA and other NCDOT Business Units to ensure that projects, plans and programs comply with the current air quality standards.
CMAQ Project Website
Works with local governments, MPOs, RPOs, FHWA and other NCDOT Business Units to oversee the CMAQ program.
Comprehensive Transportation Plans
Long term, long range transportation plans for municipalities, counties and large metropolitan areas (MPOs).
Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organizations
Information about Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organizations in North Carolina
Mobility Fund
The Mobility Fund was created as a way to generate new dollars for transportation projects of statewide or regional significance.
Prioritization Resources
Project Level Traffic Forecasting
Develops project level long range traffic forecasts for projects in the Program and Resource Plan
Strategic Prioritization
Strategic Prioritization aligns with the NCDOT’s emphasis on improving system performance based on the three primary goals of Safety, Mobility, and Infrastructure Health.

Quick Links

Transportation Planning FAQ
Unified Public Engagement Process

Traffic Monitoring Program
Strategic Prioritization Process

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