About the AMATS Metropolitan Transportation Plan
What it Is
The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) is Anchorage's federally required, long-range blueprint for the entire regional transportation system. Under Title 23 of the U.S. Code, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) mandates that every urbanized area maintain a current MTP — updated every four years and covering at least a 20-year horizon.
Regional Significance
The MTP determines where federal and local transportation dollars go. Every significant investment in Anchorage's roads, transit system, sidewalk network, trail corridors, and freight routes must be consistent with the MTP to qualify for federal funding. That makes it one of the most consequential planning documents our community produces.
Planning Process
The StoryMap below outlines the planning process for this key AMATS document. Each new Transportation Plan will have its own webpage describing the project timeline, major milestones, and opportunities for public involvement. The current plan, the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, charts Anchorage's transportation future through the year 2050. It reflects not just infrastructure needs, but the values of the people who live, work, and travel here every day: safe streets, reliable transit, connected neighborhoods, and a transportation network built to grow alongside our community.