About the MPO

The Danville Area Transportation Study MPO leads in the development of the region's long-range transportation plan and short-range transportation improvement program through a partnership among the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, Illinois DOT, local elected leadership, local planning and urban services employees, the business community, and citizens across the Danville region. 

Our Mission

The Danville Area Transportation Study MPO is committed to providing leadership to the region in the planning, funding, and development of a regional multi-modal transportation system; one that promotes personal and social economic prosperity while encouraging sustainable growth and development practices to protect and preserve valuable community and natural assets.  

Our Committees

The Danville Area Transportation Study is comprised of two committees, the Technical Committee and the Policy Committee.

​The DATS committees include representatives from: the City of Danville, the City of Georgetown, the Village of Belgium, the Village of Westville, the Village of Catlin, Catlin Township, Danville Township, Newell Township, Georgetown Township, Vermilion County, Danville Mass Transit, CRIS, Vermilion Regional Airport, and the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Our Guiding Documents

The Danville Area Transportation Study is guided with an annual Unified Annual Work Program (UPWP), a 4-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)​ and a 25-year Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP).

NEWS & NOTES
UPDATES OF LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL NEWS

American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Events 2021During 2021, APTA will host a variety of conferences and meetings focusing on the many different aspects of the public transportation industry.  The calendar of events will culminate with Transform/EXPO 2021 in Anaheim, CA, September 1-3.
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Given the constraints imposed by the continuing pandemic, these industry events will be in-person and/or virtual as necessary to keep attendees safe.  Each event provides a mix of education, professional and technical training, and networking for public transportation professionals at all levels.  The meetings also serve as an incomparable marketing tool for industry manufacturers, suppliers and consulting firms by bringing them together with current and potential customers.
 
More info and registration can be found here at the American Public Transportation Association website.

Danville Metropolitan Bicycle Map

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​Click here to find out more about the new Danville Metropolitan Bicycle Map.