• About

  About the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham

  The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (RPCGB) provides planning services, economic development services and multiple initiatives for six counties and 84 communities throughout central Alabama. Annual dues provided by the member governments of these counties and communities make it possible for the RPCGB to provide valuable resources. These services and initiatives are innovative and far-reaching. Read More

  • About the RPCGB
  • History
  • Services
  • Board of Directors
  • Committees
  • Calendar
  • Events

  • Staff
  • Connections
  • Doing Business
  • FAQ
  • Resources
  • Contact Us

  Latest News

  • Feb 22, 2012 — Trail system to link Jefferson…
  • Feb 17, 2012 — Sustainability consultant tour…
  • Feb 13, 2012 — Plans to ease Hwy 280 traffic …
  • Feb 13, 2012 — Mayor Rusty Jessup of Riversid…
  • Additional News

  Recent Content Updates

  • Feb 7, 2012 — CONNECTIONS PDF posted
  • Feb 1, 2012 — New RFP posted
  • Jan 31, 2012 — TIP updated
  • Dec 15, 2011 — Posted Connections PDF
• Transportation Planning

  Transportation Planning

  Birmingham Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the group of local, elected officials, transit operators, and state officials who are responsible for the coordination of a planning process that results in a Long Range Plan (25 year) and a short term (five year) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
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  The Heart of Alabama Rural Planning Organization (HARPO) is responsible for transportation consultation in Blount, Chilton, St. Clair, and Walker counties. Members of HARPO include local and state government officials as well as representatives from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).
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  Regional Transportation Plan

  • Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
  • Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
  • Air Quality Conformity
  • Congestion Management Process
  • Public Involvement
  • Regional Thoroughfare Plan

  Other Information

  • Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
  • Freight System Planning
  • Active Transporation (Biking & Walking)
  • Transporation System Information
  • Transit
• Community Planning

  Community Planning

  The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham's Community Planning Department provides community planning services for the Member Governments of Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker Counties. The Community Planning Department seeks to develop viable places by promoting integrated approaches to planning for the betterment of the communities the RPCGB serves. Read More

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  • Community Planning
  • Services
• Economic Development

  Economic Development

  The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham's Economic Development Department operates as the service provider for the U.S. Department of Commerce's designated economic development district (EDD) and the Appalachian Regional Commission's local development district (LDD) for the six-county area. Read More

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  • Economic Development
  • Grants
  • Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
  • Loan Programs
• Data & Maps

  Data & Maps

  The Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Data & Maps, program of the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham offers a wide range of mapping services to member governments. GIS utilizes spatial data to better manage and analyze the physical characteristics of local jurisdictions and serves to create greater efficiencies for city services and decision making.
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  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Downloads
  • 2010 Census Data
• Health

  Health

  As an alternative to nursing home care, the Medicaid Waiver Program provides services to seniors and the disabled while allowing them to live in the comfort of their own homes.
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  • Medicaid Waiver
  • Services
  • Contact
• Initiatives

  Initiatives

  The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham provides two major initiatives that promote the benefits of reducing miles on our roads and improving air quality in Jefferson and Shelby Counties.
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  The CommuteSmart helps alleviate traffic congestion and reduce air pollution in Jefferson and Shelby counties. Visit Site

  
  

  APCA is an affiliation of organizations working to improve air quality in Jefferson and Shelby counties. Visit Site

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