The Winston-Salem Area Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is taking a look at the area's transportation needs through the year 2050. The Winston-Salem Area 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) will consider all modes of transportation, including motorized vehicles, public transportation, bicycles, walking, freight and goods movement, and air travel.

The 2050 MTP will analyze the transportation system to determine the area's transportation needs. Those needs will then be matched with recommended transportation projects, which will be prioritized for funding. The result will be a comprehensive blueprint for effective transportation decision-making and investment choices.

The 2050 MTP needs YOU! Over the coming months, community members will have opportunities to actively participate in shaping the vision and direction of the MTP. These opportunities will include digital engagement activities on this website and in-person meetings.

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The Winston-Salem MTP's area includes Winston-Salem and several surrounding communities in the Winston-Salem Urbanized Area, including Lewisville • Clemmons • Bermuda Run • Tobaccoville • Bethania • Rural Hall • Midway • Walkertown • Kernersville • Wallburg, and parts of Forsyth • Davie • Davidson • Stokes counties.

Since our first phase of engagement, we’ve been hard at work laying the foundation for the Winston-Salem Urban Area’s long-range transportation plan.

What We’ve Done

Public Engagement - Phase 1 Complete!

We connected with hundreds of community members through:

  • Online surveys, pop-up events, and stakeholder interviews
  • Conversations at the Carolina Classic Fair, International Village, and more
  • Feedback focused on safety, more travel options, congestion relief, and equity

Developed Key Goals for the Plan

  • Create a safe and secure transportation network
  • Improve mobility choices
  • Improve travel accessibility throughout the region
  • Supporting regional growth and economic vibrancy
  • Create healthy and resilient communities
  • Identify transportation innovation that supports regional goals
  • Maintain a state of good repair

What’s Next?

Phase 2 Engagement is Coming!

We’ll be back soon with the draft project list and want your feedback on:

  • Which transportation improvements matter most
  • How to prioritize safety, mobility, and economic development in your community

Upcoming Work:

  • Finalize CTP and MTP project lists
  • Apply financial constraints
  • Draft the full 2050 MTP
  • Targeting adoption in Fall 2025

Stay Involved!

Your voice shapes the future. Check back here for opportunities to participate, review the draft plan, and help us build a safer, smarter transportation system for everyone in the Winston-Salem region.

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    1 | Project Initiation and Data Gathering

    The project initiation phase is the crucial first step in the planning process. This phase involves the kick-off meeting, development of a public engagement plan, the creation of the steering committee, and the delineation of responsibilities throughout the process.

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    2 | Existing Conditions and Travel Demand Model

    This phase is focused around collecting data about the region. This data will be a combination of the existing conditions and the data from the public survey, workshops, and stakeholder engagement.

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    3 | Needs Assessment and Prioritization

    This phase identifies key transportation challenges and future needs through data analysis and community input. Projects are prioritized based on safety, mobility, sustainability, and equity to ensure the region’s transportation system meets future demands.

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    4 | Financial Plan

    The financial plan process involves projecting the budget through the plans lifecycle, in this case 2050. After calculating the budget, projects will be financially constrained to create a balanced budget showing what, at current trajectories, can be accomplished in the next 25 years. Projects that are not financially constrained are included as illustrative projects.

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    5 | MTP Documentation

    This section involves the creation of the physical plan with opportunities for public involvement and stakeholder comments.

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    6 | Adoption

    The final section of the process is the hopeful adoption of the MTP helping to pave the way for the future of transportation in the region.