The Fayette/Raleigh Metropolitan Planning Organization is the multimodal planning agency for the Census driven Urbanized Area stretching from Sophia in Raleigh County to Fayetteville in Fayette County including Mabscott, Mount Hope,Oak Hill and Beckley. On behalf of our Policy Board welcome to our website.
What is the FRMPO?
The Fayette/Raleigh Metropolitan Planning Organization (FRMPO) was organized in 2012, pursuant to federal requirements, upon the release of 2010 U.S. Census data designating parts of Fayette and Raleigh counties combined as an urbanized area. Its responsibility is to provide a coordinated, cooperative, and comprehensive approach to transportation planning for an area that encompasses all of Fayette and Raleigh counties.
As a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) funded by the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, FRMPO is a promoter of development, collaboration, and cooperation on issues that have more than just a local impact. Providing and coordinating regional planning services is the main focus of the Fayette/Raleigh MPO; however, the organization also stands to provide information, facts, and quantitative research in order to help local officials make informed and efficient decisions.
Our History
The Fayette/Raleigh Metropolitan Planning Organization was formed 11 years ago in 2012. The two counties that it anchors have a long history of strong leadership and successful growth within the state of West Virginia. More historical information on Raleigh and Fayette Counties can be found on official webpages.
Environmental Justice
The Fayette/Raleigh Metropolitan Planning Organization strives to identify and address the agency's programs, policies, and activities associated with minority and low-income populations to achieve equitable distribution of benefits and resources. FRM strives to operate in an atmosphere of inclusive and diversified participation throughout its at-risk communities.
Our Philosophy
In a rapidly changing and unpredictable world, individuals and organizations need assistance in guiding their actions in order for the decisions and outcomes to be fair, well spoken for, and effecient. FRMPO will serve to inform and assist committee members and local residents in having a strong sense of purpose when it comes to executing decisions in the Fayette/Raleigh Metropolitan Area.
Meet The Team
John Tuggle, P.E., P.S.
Co-Executive Director, Fayette Raleigh Metropolitan Planning Organization
Executive Director, Region 4 Planning and Development Council
Jason Roberts
Co-Executive Director, Fayette Raleigh Metropolitan Planning Organization
Executive Director, Region 1 Planning and Development Council
Amanda Smarr
Administrative Assistant, Fayette Raleigh Metropolitan Planning Organization
Project Assistant/GIS Coordinator, Region 4 Planning and Development Council
Sheldon LeMay
GIS Technician, Fayette Raleigh Metropolitan Planning Organization
GIS Technician, Region 1 Planning and Development Council
Jamie Baker
Administrative Assistant, Fayette Raliegh Metropolitan Planning Organization
Project Assistant, Region 4 Planning and Development Council