Decatur Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

Decatur Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

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The Decatur MPO is the organization charged with providing transportation planning services within the Decatur Urbanized Area and Planning Area. The Decatur MPO Planning Area is comprised of the Cities of Decatur and Hartselle, the Towns of Priceville and Trinity, and portions of Morgan, Lawrence, and Limestone Counties. The Decatur MPO is made up by a full-time staff (including a Director of Transportation Planning and a Transportation Planner), a Policy Board made up of local elected officials from the governmental organizations served by the MPO, a Technical Committee made up of Engineers and Planners from the governmental organizations served, as well as a Citizens Advisory Committee and other specialized advisory committees as needed.

SR-157 at SR-36 to be striped to improve safety 08/26/2026

ALDOT: SR-157 at SR-36 to be striped to improve safety

SR-157 at SR-36 to be striped to improve safety To improve safety, ALDOT will modify the intersection of SR-157 and SR-36 in Lawrence County with striping and signs.

2026 Public Policy Agenda | PDF to Flipbook 07/01/2026

Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce:

Join us for our next Chamber Transportation Subcommittee meeting as we discuss transportation priorities, infrastructure updates and projects impacting Decatur-Morgan County. This is a valuable opportunity to stay informed, share insights and help shape the future of transportation in our community. We welcome all members with an interest in transportation and regional connectivity.

The meeting will be held on Friday, July 10 at
8 a.m. at the Chamber in the Contractor Service & Fabrication, Inc. Boardroom. Transportation is a key priority in the Chamber's Public Policy Agenda, which is developed each year based on input from our members. Learn more by reviewing the Public Policy Agenda below.

2026 Public Policy Agenda | PDF to Flipbook Created with the Heyzine flipbook maker

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Draft 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan for the Decatur Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

June 29, 2026

The Decatur Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will be seeking public comments on the Draft 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan through a series of Public Meetings and a Public Comment Period. The Public Review Period will be from June 24, 2026 to August 7, 2026. A series of Public Meetings will be held on the following dates and locations:

Date
7/7/2026 - Decatur City Hall, Council Chambers, 402 Lee Street, Decatur, Alabama, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Public Meeting

7/9/2026 - Hartselle City Hall, Council Chambers, 611 Chestnut St NW, Hartselle, AL 35640, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Public Meeting

The Draft Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) outlines how federal highway and transit funds will be spent in the Metropolitan Planning Area over the next twenty-five (25) years. The LRTP provides a review of the current transportation system and also includes improvement strategies, future project listings and maps.

The Public Comment Period allows anyone to review and comment on the LRTP. The LRTP and Comment Forms are available at the following locations:

Decatur Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Website
https://www.cityofdecatural.com/departments/metropolitan-planning-organization/

Decatur Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Office – 402 Lee Street Decatur, Alabama

The LRTP will also be available at the Decatur City Hall, Hartselle City Hall, Priceville Town Hall, Trinity Town Hall, the Morgan County Courthouse and the Limestone County Courthouse Annex.

Public Meetings will include a review of the LRTP by the MPO Staff. The MPO Staff will also be available during this time for questions or comments concerning the LRTP or other transportation related issues. Meeting attendees will also be given the opportunity to complete Comment Forms.

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402 Lee Street NE
Decatur, AL
35601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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