New transportation studies are approved by the B/CS Metropolitan Planning Organization

This podcast is a visit with the executive director of the Bryan/College Station metropolitan planning organization Dan Rudge and WTAW's Bill Oliver.Two studies were given the green light last week by the policy board of the Bryan/College Station metropolitan planning organization (MPO).MPO executive director Dan Rudge says in the 2026 fiscal year, a consultant will be hired to do what Rudge describes as prioritizing vulnerable road grade separations along University between Texas and Agronomy Road as part of a complete streets plan that also includes the South College/College Avenue corridor.In the 2027 fiscal year, there will be a research plan with the Brazos Transit District about the future of public transportation in Brazos County.The studies are part of the MPO's Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). This document identifies major transportation planning related activities that will be undertaken within the Bryan/College Station area. The UPWP is updated every two years and covers the next two fiscal years, with the fiscal year beginning October 1st.Click HERE to read and download the UPWP document composed by the BCS MPO.