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The Central Mississippi Planning and Development District Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is pleased to announce more than $28 million in grant awards for 26 projects in the three metro area counties. 

The MPO grants support a wide variety of projects that will be implemented over the next five years. … Read more.

To project future conditions on the roadway system throughout the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO’s) planning area, CMPDD uses a computer-modeling tool known as a Travel Demand Model. The Model covers portions of Hinds, Madison, and Rankin Counties and is a forecasting tool used to predict changes in travel patterns and the utilization of the transportation system in response to changes in development patterns, demographics, and transportation supply.… Read more.

“Unlocking the Mystery of Medicare” remains a top priority for the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP), offering personalized counseling services, information, and support to individuals aged 65 and older or those under 65 with disabilities. CMPDD’s commitment to community outreach and education about Medicare has led to an impactful partnership with the Jackson Medical Mall Foundation (JMMF), providing a centralized hub for beneficiaries to access needed resources.… Read more.

Ten students from Jackson Public Schools are now gaining invaluable experience as interns at Nissan North America in Canton, MS, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership.

In a concerted effort to bridge the gap between education and employment, Nissan, Jackson Public School (JPS), and Central Mississippi Planning and Development District (CMPDD) have united to establish an impactful internship program.… Read more.

The Central Mississippi Planning and Development District (CMPDD) will conduct outreach activities within its seven-county region to gather feedback from citizens as CMPDD continues to draft the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan, a plan to identify challenges and solutions that help make roadways safer for everyone.… Read more.

The Central Mississippi Planning & Development District (CMPDD) is developing a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan to help prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries for all users including motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transit riders. The public is invited to participate in this planning initiative.… Read more.

In September, the Central Mississippi Planning & Development District (CMPDD) started the comprehensive planning process to develop a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan for CMPDD’s seven-county region. Understanding and prioritizing the safety needs of people in Copiah, Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Simpson, Warren, and Yazoo counties is the first step in delivering a plan that provides maximum benefit to the traveling public regardless of the method of travel.… Read more.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is charged with maintaining a 5-year plan that guides recreational development in the State of Mississippi, namely the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). The SCORP is not focused solely on state owned facilities, but also city, county, and federally owned parks and recreational facilities.… Read more.