Metropolitan Transportation Plan

Each MPO must prepare a Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), in accordance with 49 USC 5303(i), to accomplish the objectives outlined by the MPO, North Carolina, and the public transportation providers with respect to the development of the metropolitan area’s transportation network.

Navigate 2050 is the New Bern Region Area’s latest long-range plan, a blueprint for the future of our region’s transportation system. It outlines strategies and projects to improve how people and goods move - by car, bus, bike, air, rail, or on foot. Developed with input from the public, local governments, and transportation agencies, the MTP aims to support growth, enhance safety, reduce congestion, and promote sustainability.

Vision

A safe multimodal transportation network supporting a vibrant and prosperous New Bern region where all residents and visitors have access to opportunities and a high quality of life, and where businesses can grow and thrive while natural and cultural resources are protected.

A digital map icon with a location pin symbol in the center, representing navigation or location tracking.
Logo for the NBAMPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan Navigate 2050, featuring icons of a person biking, a person walking, and a car on a bridge with a blue sky background.
Icons of various transportation modes over the words 'Envision 2045' in large letters, with smaller text below reading 'New Bern Area MPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan'.
Click to access the virtual learning space for the 2050 MTP and SAP

previous Plans

Logo for Destination 2040 by New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, featuring a map outline of New Bern, North Carolina with water bodies and main roads, and circular text around it.