2025 Metropolitan Transportation Plan / Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update
2025 MTP Update
The Gainesville-Hall Metropolitan Planning Organization (GHMPO) has initiated the update of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The GHMPO planning boundary area includes all of Hall County and the western portion of Jackson County. By federal and state law, the MTP is updated every 5 years. The current MTP will cover a thirty-year period from 2025 to 2055. This update will provide the framework for prioritized multimodal transportation investments for the GHMPO region, including roadways, bridges, transit, and non-motorized infrastructure.
The MTP development process will include coordination and input from GHMPO’s planning partners that comprise representatives from its standing committees, including the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), Hall County, Jackson County, the Town of Braselton, the City of Hoschton, the City of Flowery Branch, the City of Gainesville, and the City of Oakwood.
The MTP will include a summary of existing conditions and transportation needs. Assessment of existing and future congestion, safety concerns, mobility and connectivity are the key factors that will help guide the technical assessment and identification of needs. The resulting MTP will include a prioritized list of projects that can feasibly be funded given anticipated revenues as well as recommendations, policies, and strategies to enhance the transportation system.
Bike-Ped Plan Update
Concurrently to the development of the MTP, an update to GHMPO’s Bike and Pedestrian Plan will also be completed. The Bike-Ped Plan Update will provide a detailed plan to enhance regional connectivity and mobility including improving access to the Highlands to Islands Trail System. It will include a prioritized plan of action items including projects and policies that enhance and expand upon local bicycle and pedestrian plans.
Updates and Future Events
April 2025 Update: After a second public meeting to discuss the recommendations made in both the Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, GHMPO and the project team have developed draft reports for both documents and are seeking public comments prior to the scheduled adoption. Please see below for links to the project documents:
- GHMPO 2025 Metropolitan Transportation Plan – Final Report (PDF)
- GHMPO 2025 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan – Final Report (PDF)
The Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan are both on schedule to be adopted at the May 6th, 2025 Policy Committee meeting.
Please direct comments and questions to Michael Haire, Transportation Planning Manager (mhaire@hallcounty.org).
Below is an overall map (click to enlarge) for projects identified in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan:
