About
As the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Rockford Region, Region 1 Planning Council (R1) is empowered by cooperative agreement. To learn more, visit the Metropolitan Planning Organization page.
Members
Winnebago County (Chair), Boone County (Vice-Chair), City of Belvidere, City of Loves Park, City of Rockford, IDOT District 2, Rockford Mass Transit District, Village of Machesney Park
Meetings
- 1/30/2026 8:30 AM - Agenda (pdf) - Packet (pdf)
- 3/20/2026 8:30 AM - Agenda (pdf)
- 5/1/2026 8:30 AM - Agenda (pdf)
- 6/26/2026 8:30 AM - Agenda (pdf)
- 8/21/2026 8:00 AM
- 10/30/2026 8:30 AM
Institution
MPO Cooperative Agreement (Revised August 23, 2018)
Metropolitan Transportation Planning Process Certification (Dated June 20, 2025)
Resolutions
Resolution 2025-01 - Amendment to the FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2025-03 - Adoption of the Policies and Procedures for the TIP
Resolution 2025-05 - Approval of the MPO Transportation Alternative Selection Committee Members
Resolution 2025-06 – Adoption of Functional Classifications
Resolution 2025-07 – Award of MPO-Attributable Federal Funds
Resolution 2025-08 – Adoption of the Parking Reimagined for the Rockford Region Plan
Resolution 2025-09 – Amendment to the FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2025-10 – Amendment to the FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2025-11 – Adoption of the FY 2026 MPO Unified Work Program
Resolution 2025-12 – Amendment to the FY 2026 MPO Unified Work Program
Resolution 2025-13 – Adoption of the 2050+ Metropolitan Transportation Plan
Resolution 2025-15 – Adoption of the FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2025-16 – Adoption of the Title VI Considerations
Resolution 2025-17 – Amendment to the FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2025-18 – Amendment to the FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2025-19 – Adoption of an Addition of Technical Committee Voting Member
Resolution 2024-01: Amendment to the FY 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2024-02: Adoption of the Safety (PM1) and Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Performance Management Targets
Resolution 2024-03: Adoption of the Complete Streets Policy
Resolution 2024-06: Surface Transportation Block Grant Funds
Resolution 2024-07: Amendment to the FY 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2024-08: Adoption of the Complete Streets Design Guidelines
Resolution 2024-09: Adoption of the FY 2025 MPO Unified Work Program
Resolution 2024-11: Rockford Metropolitan Agency for Planning Adjusted Urbanized Area and Metropolitan Planning Area
Resolution 2024-12: Amendment to the FY 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2024-13: Adoption of the FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2024-16: Amendment to the FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2023-01: Adoption of Performance Measure Targets
Resolution 2023-02: Amendment to the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2023-03: Adoption of the Public Participation Plan
Resolution 2023-04: Adoption of the Transportation System Management & Operations Plan
Resolution 2023-05: Amendment to the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2023-06: Award of Surface Transportation Block Grant Funds
Resolution 2023-07: Amendment to the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2023-08: Amendment to the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2023-09: Adoption of the FY 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2023-10: Adoption of the FY 2024 Unified Work Program
Resolution 2023-11: Amendment to the IL-173 Corridor Access Plan
Resolution 2023-12: Amendment to the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2023-13: Adoption of the Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
Resolution 2023-14: Amendment to the FY 2024 Unified Work Program
Resolution 2023-15: Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Award
Resolution 2023-16: Amendment to the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2022-01: Adoption of the Safety Performance Management Targets
Resolution 2022-02: Amendment to the FY 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2022-03: MPO Local Contribution Funds
Resolution 2022-04: Amendment to the FY 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2022-05: FY 2022 Surface Transportation Block Grant Funds
Resolution 2022-06: Amendment to the FY 2022 Unified Work Program
Resolution 2022-07: Adoption of the Charter for the MPO Transportation Alternative Selection Committee
Resolution 2022-08: MPO Title VI/Environmental Justice (EJ) Considerations and MPO Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan
Resolution 2022-09: Adoption of The FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2022-10: Adoption of the FY 2023 MPO Unified Work Program
Resolution 2022-11: Amendment to the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program
Resolution 2022-12: Amendment to the FY 2023 Unified Work Program
For MPO resolutions adopted prior to 2022, please contact: Tim Verbeke, Director of Planning, tverbeke@r1planning.org
Minutes
1/30/2026 8:30 AM – Minutes (pdf)
3/20/2026 8:30 AM – Minutes (pdf)
5/1/2026 8:30 AM – Minutes (pdf)
6/26/2026 8:30 AM – Minutes (pdf)
8/21/2026 8:30 AM – Minutes (pdf)
10/30/2026 8:30 AM– Minutes (pdf)
Policies
Procedures to Amend & Modify the Transportation Improvement Program (adopted 03/28/2025)
Complete Streets Policy for the Rockford Region (adopted 01/26/2024)
- Complete Streets Design Standards (adopted 05/31/2024)
Staff Liaison
Tim Verbeke, Director of Planning
815-319-4185 direct | tverbeke@r1planning.org