Shaping the Future of Urban Transit
Comprehensive Transportation Planning Services to Enhance Mobility and Quality of Life for Residents
Streamlining Transportation, Empowering Communities
The Bullhead City Metropolitan Planning Organization (BHCMP0) coordinates with local, regional, state and federal agencies on plans, programs and projects across jurisdictional boundaries, with a focus on transportation, human services, and economic development. Staff reports to the BHCMP0 Executive Board and coordinates with the TAC (Transportation Advisory Committee). The BHCMP0 staff consists of a Director and a Transportation Planner/Grant Writer.
Objectives
Pursue Impactful Grant Funding
Promote Safe and Efficient Mobility
Ensure Compliance with State and Federal Laws
Collaborate with ADOT, MPOs and COGs
Support Economic Growth in the Region
Develop, Implement, and Support Transportation Plans and Projects
Our Partners
BHCMPO Planning Boundary Map
The Bullhead City Metropolitan Planning Organization (BHCMPO) was established in 2023 following the 2020 U.S. Census designation of the area as an urbanized zone with a population exceeding 50,000. Federal law mandates the creation of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to conduct a comprehensive, continuous, and coordinated transportation planning process for such urbanized areas. The BHCMPO planning area includes the City of Bullhead City, unincorporated areas of Mohave County to the north, south, and east, and Fort Mojave tribal lands to the south. Bullhead City serves as the fiscal and administrative agent for the MPO.
The BHCMPO is governed by an Executive Board made up of elected officials from each of the three member jurisdictions. The Board operates under the authority granted by 23 U.S.C. 104(f) and 49 U.S.C. 5305, which empower the Board to carry out the provisions of 23 U.S.C. 134 and 49 U.S.C. 5303, including entering into agreements with other governmental bodies to fulfill the MPO’s duties and responsibilities. The agency also operates under a formal agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation and follows a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), which outlines the coordinated, continuous, and comprehensive planning activities for the region.
BHCMPO is dedicated to ensuring public participation in regional transportation planning. The agency maintains a strict nondiscrimination policy in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Environmental Justice requirements, and related federal and state laws. No individual will be excluded from participation, denied benefits, or subjected to discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, income status, or Limited English Proficiency. To uphold these commitments, BHCMPO utilizes tools such as public outreach and data analysis to identify and address any unequal benefits or burdens during the development of projects. The agency’s Title VI Plan outlines all relevant policies and assurances, ensuring compliance with federal standards, including the 1994 Presidential Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice.