The Destination 2055 MTP has been adopted!
What is Destination 2055?
Destination 2055 is the long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for the Triangle region of North Carolina. The plan was developed cooperatively by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) and the Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization (TWTPO, formerly known as the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization or DCHC MPO). This plan identifies roadway, transit, rail, bicycle, pedestrian and other transportation projects for development over the next 30 years. Read more…
How can I get involved in Destination 2055?
Public engagement has concluded for all of the development phases of Destination 2055. Find information about engagement that occurred, and summary reports, throughout the development process on the Get Involved page.
What is the schedule for creating Destination 2055?
It took about two years to complete the process of drafting and adopting Destination 2055, with initial work beginning in late 2023 and final plan adoption occurred in February of 2026. At different points in the process, the public had opportunities to weigh in on different elements of the plan. Read more…
Latest News!
February 2026:
The Recommended Destination 2055 MTP was adopted by both MPO boards at their February 2026 meetings. Visit Destination2055NC.com/final-plan/ for more information!
January 2026:
The Recommended Destination 2055 Plan is available for public review and comment! Along with the Air Quality Report, it will be considered for adoption by both MPO boards at their February 2026 meetings. Visit Destination2055NC.com/final-plan/ for more information!
November 2025:
Public engagement has concluded for all of the development phases of Destination 2055, the Triangle Region’s long-range transportation plan update. Both MPO Boards (Triangle West TPO and Capital Area MPO) have adopted the projects and programs that will make up Destination 2055.
The adopted projects are now being analyzed to ensure compliance with federal air quality requirements. Upon completion, likely in early January of 2026, the full Destination 2055 Plan with all projects, programs, and additional descriptions, will be released for a 45-day public comment period. Both Boards are anticipated to consider full and final adoption of the updated plan in February of 2026.
October 2025:
Review the Draft 2055 Projects and Programs from the Preferred Alternative and share your comments through the online SURVEY! CAMPO’s maps and lists are available for review now.
Triangle West TPO released Draft maps and lists in late August and concluded public engagement in early October.
Preferred Alternative
July 2025:
The scenario moving forward is the region’s most ambitious scenario, which was the “All Together” scenario during the previous, Alternatives Analysis Phase, of the Destination 2055 development. It is based on future development and land use that is more concentrated and dense. Share comments by August 10, 2025.
Alternatives Analysis
- View the Alternatives Analysis Virtual Open House Recording & Presentation
- Event occurred on Thursday, May 22nd; Materials posted on Get Involved
- The “Alternative Futures” survey is available now and will close on May 26, 2025. You are encouraged to participate, and to share the link with anyone who might be interested!
Deficiency & Needs Analysis
As part of the Destination 2055 development process, staff conducted analyses of potential future system deficiencies if future transportation projects are not constructed. More information about these analyses can be found on the individual MPO websites linked below.
Pre-MTP Scenarios
In early 2024, staff conducted an analysis of several “what if…” scenarios that was intended to help understand some of the opportunities and limitations presented by significant changes to the basic assumptions underlying the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, such as land use patterns and density, transportation investment decisions, and other related public policies. These scenarios were not intended to be realistic, but rather to help us understand the impacts of these factors as we develop the actual alternatives that will be analyzed as part of Destination 2055. For more information, click here.
Capital Area MPO: Chatham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Johnston & Wake Counties
Triangle West TPO: Chatham, Durham & Orange Counties
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